Pregnancy Yoga Short Course – BWY Certification in Teaching Pregnancy Yoga

21 February – 12 April 2026

For qualified yoga teachers with a valid teaching certificate from an accredited yoga school

Empower and prepare your students for a positive pregnancy and birth experience

Through this course you will earn certification by the British Wheel of Yoga to teach pregnancy yoga, supporting students in this voyage of discovery - using yoga to nurture their pregnancy and birth journey.

Taught by Michele, experienced pregnancy yoga teacher and birth doula and Judy Cameron midwife, experienced pregnancy yoga teacher and tutor

What will the course cover?

Planning and teaching yoga for pregnancy at different stages of pregnancy with reference to anatomy and physiology, and yoga philosophy
Specific Guidelines for Safety as detailed by the British Wheel of Yoga. Students will have a working knowledge of these Guidelines and be able to incorporate them into their classes.
In-depth study of a variety of yoga postures that address the needs of pregnancy, paying particular attention to postural awareness, the pelvic floor, managing fatigue, positions for labour, and encouraging babies into the best possible position prior to birth.
Identifying situations of special need, where referral to other agencies might be appropriate.
Exploring the teacher’s capacity to deal with grief and loss in pregnancy - both compassionately and authentically.
Key breathing practices that are focusing, calming and applicable to pregnancy and labour.
A variety of approaches to relaxation to support the pregnant woman.
Developing publicity; and how to plan and teach a series of pregnancy yoga classes.