- Worldwide Accredited Certificate
Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training 85-Hour Online
Become a certified prenatal yoga teacher with our 85-hour online Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training. Learn how to safely teach yoga throughout all three trimesters, understand pregnancy-specific anatomy, modify yoga poses, use appropriate props and create effective prenatal yoga classes.
Course Language: English | Subtitles: English, Italian
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Prenatal Yoga Certification
Want to expand your yoga teaching skills and make a profound impact on motherhood? Our 85-Hour Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training gives you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to guide women through one of life’s most beautiful journeys.
Led by expert Prenatal Yoga Instructor Lucia Seglie, this online Prenatal Yoga certification course is designed for both experienced yoga teachers and dedicated practitioners who want to specialize in supporting pregnant women. Lucia will guide you through the unique needs of expectant mothers and teach you how to create safe, nurturing yoga experiences for all three trimesters of pregnancy.
At the end of this course, you will have the knowledge to safely build Prenatal Yoga classes from scratch and offer modifications and hands-on adjustments to ensure each mom feels strong and supported in her practice. You’ll also receive a Prenatal Yoga certification accredited by the Yoga Alliance, counting toward 85 Continuing Education hours.
- What You Learn
Build Strong Prenatal Yoga Teaching Skills
Combine traditional yoga knowledge with pregnancy-specific anatomy, practical teaching techniques, and safe class planning.
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Pregnancy Anatomy
Understand the physical and hormonal changes that happen during pregnancy and how they affect yoga practice.
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Prenatal Asanas
Learn pregnancy-friendly poses, variations, modifications, contraindications, and safe use of props.
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Teaching Techniques
Learn how to communicate clearly, demonstrate safely, and guide pregnant students with confidence.
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Class Sequencing
Create structured classes that respond to different trimesters, body types, and common pregnancy concerns.
Trusted by Yoga Teachers Worldwide
Students from around the world join Arhanta trainings to gain practical teaching skills and authentic yoga education.
“Lucia is a very experienced teacher. She explains in detail what happens in the body and mind of a pregnant student. Lucia gives you all the knowledge you need to feel safe and ready to teach and guide the students. I really liked the course. So informative, clear, and the best version of online classes.“
Shivantika
Fitness Instructor
“As a yoga teacher who started the course 4 months pregnant, I loved this course both as a yoga student and a future prenatal teacher. Well organized and presented, an engaging and inspiring course – covering a lot beyond the asanas. And Lucia was always available to answer questions!”
Nejra
Teacher
“With this course, I feel like I have all the knowledge necessary to teach prenatal yoga. It gives all the background information and valuable information on how to get into poses and out of them. I also appreciate the variations given and alternatives for poses.”
Melina
Yoga Teacher
What you will Learn
Here is an overview of what you will learn in this 85-Hour Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training online course:
Pregnancy yoga & it's benefits
Yogic philosophy for pregnant women
How to prepare class materials & use props
Fundamentals of pregnancy-specific anatomy
Advanced adjustments for pregnancy asanas
The different hormonal stages
How to build a class for different body types
Asana modifications & variations
Safety guidelines for specific pregnancy issues
Proper use of props during pregnancy
Advanced sequencing
Hands-on assists during pregnancy
Special relaxation & breathing exercises
Business aspects of prenatal yoga
- Detailed Curriculum
What’s inside the course
Explore the key areas covered in the 85-hour Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training.
Foundation
→ What is Pregnancy Yoga?
→ The benefits of Pregnancy Yoga
→ What should the student know?
→ What should the teacher know?
How to prepare class materials?
→ Important facts about pregnancy
→ Important alignment clues for Pregnancy Yoga
→ The fundamentals of pregnancy anatomy
→ The different hormonal stages
How to build a class for every type of body?
What to Teach:
→ Prepare the student for the physical changes
→ The importance of initial relaxation
→ Sun Salutation warm-up
→ Benefits and variations of asanas for pregnant women
→ Dynamic exercises for pregnancy
→ Restorative and therapeutic asanas
→ Most important 15 asanas
→ How to sequence a pregnancy class?
→ Special mudras (gestures) for Pregnancy Yoga
How to Teach:
→ Teacher’s posture, voice tone
→ Class set up, music and light
→ Guiding the student to connect with her inner power
→ Guiding the student to balance the emotions
→ Helping with the inner fears
→ Birth as a natural event
Back issues
Stomach issues
The pelvic floor
Constipation issues
Incontinence issues
Sleeping issues
Posture issues
What to always do and avoid in Pregnancy Yoga class?
Highlights first trimester
Highlights second trimester
Highlights third trimester
Ten days before labor
The importance of breath
Visualizations and relaxations
→ Visualization of the body
→ Create physical space
→ Induction of state
Pregnancy Yoga Nidra
Brainwaves
Tips from Lucia
Breathing during labor
→ Visualization to give a birth
Special class for labor
Special class for labor with partner
- Lead Teacher
Course Instructor
Lucia Seglie
(ERYT 500, RPYT 500 and YACEP with 6000 hours of teaching experience)
Lucia Seglie is an experienced Pregnancy Yoga teacher and a successful yoga entrepreneur. She started her yoga journey in India with traditional teachers. During her 12+ years of teaching, she worked with various anatomy and physiology experts and has developed unique teaching, adjustment, and modification techniques.
Lucia successfully runs yoga studios in Italy and guides many teams of yoga teachers. She has taught Prenatal Yoga for over five years. Lucia will tend to your questions or doubts during and after the course.
What You Gain
After completing this yoga teacher training, you will be able to:
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Learn safe and effective yoga practices for pregnant women.
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Learn how pregnancy affects the body and yoga practice.
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Master trimester-specific poses, modifications, and precautions.
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Learn safe variations, props, and alignment techniques.
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Build effective and well-structured pregnancy yoga sequences.
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Learn yoga practices for common pregnancy discomforts.
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Why Arhanta Online Academy?
Grow your knowledge through structured online learning designed for serious and practical education.
Arhanta Online Academy is not just a collection of videos, but a complete learning ecosystem designed to support your journey as a yoga teacher and lifelong student.
Discussion group
Learn and connect with students in same course through guided group discussions.
Teacher Support
Receive continuous guidance from experienced teachers throughout your training.
Practical assignments
Practice essential skills with assignments focused on real application.
Quizzes
Test your progress with simple quizzes designed to reinforce key concepts and improve retention.
- Why Arhanta?
Why Choose Arhanta for Your Prenatal Yoga Certification Online?
Choosing a yoga teacher training is no longer about finding a certificate. It is about choosing an educational system you can trust.
Five Generations of Yoga
Learn from authentic Indian yoga teachers with a heritage of 5 generations
Established Yoga Ashrams
Two reputed yoga ashrams in India & The Netherlands
Direct Teacher Support
Receive guidance from teachers throughout your training & even after graduation.
Students across 90+ countries
Over 24,000+ Yoga Teachers Certified Since 2009
Worldwide accredited certification
Arhanta’s Prenatal Yoga certification gives you the experience and accreditation to safely teach Prenatal Yoga worldwide. The International Yoga Association, International Yoga Federation, and The CRKBO (The Netherlands) have all accredited our Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training online course. It is also certified by the Yoga Alliance for up to 85 CEU (Continuing Education Units) and the title of RPYT if you have an existing Yoga Alliance profile.
Your Investment
You will get a refined course developed by Lucia Seglie with her 12+ years teaching experience. With the selected plan, you get lifetime access to all materials, updates and have unlimited teacher support.
- Pricing
What Happens After You Enroll
You receive instant access to the full training and can start immediately. You can progress at your own pace with lifetime access.
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85 hours training
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62 videos & 146 Pages Manual
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Monthly zoom calls with Lucia
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Access to Discussion Group
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Certificate of Completion
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Lifetime Teacher Support
Lifetime Access
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- FAQ
Common Queries & Answers
Still unsure? Message us on WhatsApp and we’ll guide you personally to determine whether this training is the right fit for you.
How is Prenatal Yoga different from regular yoga?
Prenatal Yoga classes typically emphasize safety, using modified Prenatal Yoga poses to accommodate changing pregnant bodies and avoid strain. The practice includes gentle stretching, breathing exercises, and pelvic floor strengthening, all aimed at easing pregnancy discomforts and preparing for childbirth.
Unlike regular yoga, which may feature more challenging poses and faster sequences, Prenatal Yoga moves at a slower pace and excludes positions that could be risky during pregnancy. It also creates a supportive environment for expectant mothers, addressing their unique physical and emotional needs throughout pregnancy.
When is it safe for pregnant women to start practicing Prenatal Yoga?
Prenatal Yoga typically begins in the second trimester, usually after the 12-week scan and with approval from a midwife. We recommend this period because the first trimester carries a higher risk of complications, and many women experience fatigue or morning sickness.
However, regular yoga practitioners who have their healthcare provider’s approval may start Prenatal Yoga earlier—it depends on the mother and their pregnancy journey. The key is to ensure both mother and baby’s safety and comfort when beginning any prenatal exercise routine.
Why become a certified Prenatal Yoga Instructor?
Becoming a certified Prenatal Yoga instructor not only benefits expectant mothers but your career as a yoga teacher.
- For mothers-to-be, you provide essential support during pregnancy. Your specialized knowledge helps them maintain a safe practice, alleviates common discomforts, and prepares them for childbirth. You create a nurturing environment where women can connect with their changing bodies and developing babies.
- From a career perspective, a Prenatal Yoga certification expands your teaching opportunities. Pregnant women make up a large, always-growing part of the yoga community. Many regular practitioners want to continue their practice safely during pregnancy, while others are drawn to yoga specifically for the benefits of Prenatal Yoga. By offering Prenatal Yoga classes, you retain existing students and attract new ones.
The pregnancy yoga journey doesn’t end with birth. Many women come back after having their babies for Postnatal Yoga, during new pregnancies, or join Mom and Baby Yoga classes. With your skills to help mothers and pregnant women, you’ll be there for them at each step of this special journey.
Why take a Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training online?
An online course lets you learn when and where it suits you best. You can study at home, on your lunch break, or while traveling. This flexibility means you can fit the training around your life, not the other way around.
Arhanta Yoga’s Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training online program also offers several unique benefits:
- Unlimited access to all video content so you can review lessons as often as needed at your pace. This helps you grasp concepts you might miss in a traditional classroom.
- Unlimited personal support, so you can reach out to instructors even after completing the training.
- Lifelong access to all materials, letting you refresh your knowledge whenever needed.
- More affordable than in-person training, saving you money on travel and accommodation costs.
Also Read: How Online Yoga Courses Benefit Students & Teachers
Can I do this Prenatal Yoga Training without previous education?
While this Prenatal Yoga instructor course is designed as a standalone program, we recommend having a 200-hour yoga teacher training under your belt, preferably in Hatha Yoga.
A 200-hour course gives you a solid foundation in asanas and boosts your teaching confidence. It covers a wide range of general yoga knowledge, while this Prenatal Yoga online course dives deep into the specifics of teaching yoga to pregnant women safely and professionally.
That’s why these shorter courses are often called Continuing Education. But don’t worry—if you have experience in teaching, yoga, or pregnancy support, you can jump right into this course without any previous formal yoga education.
What can I do after this Prenatal Yoga certification?
After this course, you’ll be a confident and certified Pregnancy Yoga instructor. You’ll have the skills and deeper understanding to:
- Guide pregnant students safely through their practice
- Craft tailored classes for each trimester and address common pregnancy issues
- Use yoga props effectively to support and adjust pregnant bodies
- Master breathing techniques beneficial for pregnancy and postpartum
- Create a welcoming, supportive environment for expectant mothers
Arhanta Yoga is also a Registered Yoga School with the Yoga Alliance and several other international yoga associations, which means our 85-Hour Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training program isn’t just any certification. When you graduate, you can register as an RPYT (Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher). This certification is recognized worldwide, opening doors for you to teach in studios across the globe.
When does the course start and finish?
You can start right after enrolling in the course. There’s also no need to rush. You’ve got lifetime access, so you can even start six months down the road if that works better for you.
As for how long it takes, that’s up to you. Some students finish our Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training online in as little as eight days, while others take their time. We use a drip method to release content, ensuring you absorb the material properly. Most students, studying part-time, finish up in about 2-4 weeks.
What if I have questions during the course?
Our online Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training comes with unlimited teacher support from experienced Pregnancy Teacher Trainer, Lucia Seglie. For questions during or after your study, you can contact her directly.
What props do I need?
Props play a key role in Prenatal Yoga, so you’ll need a few items to follow along with our lessons. Don’t worry if you don’t have specialized yoga equipment—you can easily use household items instead. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Yoga mat (or any mat or large towel you have at home)
- 2 Yoga blocks (or a couple of thick books)
- 1 Blanket
- 1 Yoga bolster (or 2 bed pillows)
- 1 Yoga strap (or a towel/long scarf)
These props will help you understand how to support and adjust pregnant bodies during practice.
How many hours of training does this online Prenatal Yoga certification course provide?
This online course covers 85 hours of study and practice time. If you are registered with Yoga Alliance as an RYT, you can also claim these hours as Continuing Education hours.
Are there any exams after the course?
We’ve set it up this way to make sure you have a solid foundation of the pregnant body and how to teach and modify Prenatal Yoga classes for various students.
How do I receive the certificate after I finish the course? Is there any extra charge for it?
Once you’ve completed the last chapter and passed the final exam, your certificate will be ready for you to download right away. There’s no need to wait or pay anything extra—it’s all included in your course fee.
This Prenatal Yoga certification is accredited by the Yoga Alliance and several other international yoga associations, qualifying you to teach in studios globally.
How long can I access the course?
This course comes with lifetime access to the online Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training materials and all future updates.
What happens when I press "Enroll Now"?
Here’s what happens after you click “Enroll Now”:
- You’ll be taken to the payment page
- You’ll create an account with your email and name
- After payment, we’ll send your login details to your email within five minutes
- Use these login details to access the course
It’s that simple—within minutes of signing up, you’ll be ready to start your Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training journey.
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Students from around the world join Arhanta trainings to gain practical teaching skills and authentic yoga education.
Nice course, Lucia is clear in her explanation and she answer quickly in case of doubts.
I would only suggest to review the alignment between the voice over and the slides in some videos or between the order of the videos and the order in the manual. There a few misalignments which are not nice and make it more difficult to follow.
I would recommend the course
I really liked the course it was clear well done. The teacher is amazing. I really enjoyed and I really appreciated all Lucia’s tips
Ho seguito questo corso da professionista a contatto con il materno infantile ma non esperta di yoga. Lo ho trovato completo e ben strutturato. Lucia riesce a spiegare i concetti in modo molto efficace e semplice, la mia preoccupazione era non capire come effettuare le correzioni e a corso concluso questa preoccupazione era infondata. Inoltre Lucia riesce a coinvolgere con la sua grande passione.
I loved this course and I especially love about the Arhanta online courses that you can always refer back to the videos, which is super helpfull when prepping classes when you just start teaching prenatal classes. That said, as it is a teacher training I would expect a LOT more assignments to be checked by the teacher. You are for example never checked on your actual teaching.
der Aufbau des Kurses ist mit viel Herz und Leidenschaft gestaltet. Sehr gut strukturiert und übersichtlich. Lucia beantwortet die Fragen sehr kompetent. Für mich eine wertvolle Investition.
As a pelvic health experts, I knew already a lot about pregnant woman, but the course is really great and very detailled. Very clear videos, great teaching!
I completed this overpriced €550 yoga course but found it disappointing. Support was lacking (e.g. no webinars) despite website promises. Instructions were inconsistent (e.g. sweating, inversions), with unclear or contradictory guidance. Content had errors, weak explanations, quizes had error "no twists", and sometimes poor English. Final assignments weren’t (properly) reviewed.
I found this online prenatal yoga course very informative, with a good balance of theory and practical guidance. The videos clearly demonstrate class preparation, teaching approach, class setup, and the effective use of props for asanas and resting poses. The well-structured sections also make it easy to revisit key topics when needed.
it was amazing to learn with Lucia ! The structure of the course and the load of information gave me the opportunity to learn at my own pace. Also great as a young mother 🙏🏻
Un curso completo, hace que te sientas segura, paso a paso casi sin darte cuenta te sumerges totalmente en la energía del embarazo. Lucía transmite muy bien su pasión y entrega y está ahí para cualquier duda que tengas. Mi nivel de inglés es muy básico y por eso pensé en no hacerlo, pero al final me decidí y gracias a los subtítulos he podido seguir el curso a mi ritmo. Feliz de haberlo hecho.
A complete course with great information.
The Prenatal yoga course was very useful for me, I learned a lot, the structure of the course was clear and logical.
I also liked the gentle approach and deep understanding of the subject.
I think I've got everything I need to start teaching prenatal yoga and I am looking forward to learn more at my own lessons from my own students:)
I'm half way through the course. I like how it builds up in information and practice. 85 hours feels like a solid foundation to start teaching Prenatal classes later. Lucia explains everything patiently. Just as I expected from my 3th course with Arhanta. I'm very happy I took the step to continue my education and to be able to do it in this flexible way.
The videos and extensive guidebook were very helpful.
Lucia really put all her expertise and heart into this course! The structure of the course, the holistic approach and the provided material (script and videos) are really good and I feel confident and well prepared to teach prenatal yoga now.
Thank you so much! 🙂
This is a high-quality and well-organised course that also helped me consolidate my learnings from my previous 200-hour teacher training. Lucia is a really professional teacher who cares that her students learn well in order to practise safely. Nothing is skipped or rushed. The exam is also well structured to help revise and apply the learnings to real life scenarios. Highly recommended.
The course is very complete and offers a lot of very useful knowledge. I feel very confident about teaching after completing this course!
Very detailed, a lot of material. As with every other online education - you should bring experience in giving classes..
As long as I am learning within this course, I am more than happy to have started it. I am grateful there is people able to teach others to move the knowledge and health and love around the world. Thanks Laura for your teachings, I am really enjoying it!!
I learn so much from this course. Everything was interesting and good explained.
Thank you very much for the quality of the course. I'm very pleased, it is clear and very professional. I really recommend it!
Thank you so much for structuring such a detailed, comprehensive thus easy to absorb and understand for all levels. I am 200 hrs. for 16 years and 500 hrs. RYT for 3 years so it was pretty clear for me but surely it would have helped the beginners with lot of clarity.
Thank you @Lucia, you are absolutely authentic, very articulate and an expert on the topic. Insha’Allah we will be in touch in fut
thank you for the detailed explanations and practices <3 the course is structured really well and clearly to understand. Namaste
Estoy feliz de haber tomado el curso, siento que me ha nutrido desde un aspecto nuevo como lo es el yoga restaurativo, super util en esta etapa del embarazo. Soy Profe de Hata yoga y yoga para niños, tambien siento que esta muy enfocado a personas que nunca han practicado yoga ó principiantes, también seria bueno adaptaciones para personas con buen estado fisico y años de practica.
I have done two other prenatal yoga courses but I needed something to prepare me to actually teach. This course is clear, to the point and gave me tons of practical ideas to teach prenatal yoga in a fun and inspiring way! Thanks Lucia and thanks Arhanta Yoga!
I am currently taking the "Yoga for pregnancy" Online Course with Lucia Seglie and I am so glad, that she is such a support and professional teacher, even though we never met in person. You can really feel, that working with women, with pregnant women is Lucias passion and it is infectious for me!Also the e-learning platform is very professional and the topics are in small steps. Amazing!
I really enjoyed the course. Lucia is an absolut expert in this topic! She has so much experience, she knows exactly what can happen or not in a class and gives you all of the information! What I also enjoy is that every time I m not sure before a class, I can access to my course and just check! It gives me confidence.
felicissima di aver intrapreso questo percorso.
Lucia è dolce, professionale e preparata; il corso è dettagliato e ben strutturato nei passaggi; tutti gli argomenti sono chiari e ben spiegati senza lasciare nulla al caso.
Mi sento sicura e pronta per questa nuova avventura da insegnante di yoga pre-natale, ma prima di tutto mi sono sentita sicura a praticare durante la mia gravidanza.
I am so happy I found the prenatal training with Lucia. the course structure is so good, the videos, practices, detailed technical information is beyond my expectations. I'm really happy I could learn from her.
Lucia is also very open, the live webinars are very interesting, and even a personal mail to Lucia will be answered soon.
happy me 😉
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A very well-structured course, with clear, detailed and practical explanations. Living close to Arhanta Milan, I had the privilege of meeting Lucia in person and completing my previous TTC with her, as well as attending further trainings and classes. She is an extremely knowledgeable, meticulous and attentive teacher, always making sure every detail is understood. Highly recommended!