Prenatal Yoga
This certificate course for yoga instructors focuses on adapting yoga practices to support women during pregnancy and postpartum. It explores modifications for asanas, breathing techniques (pranayama), and meditation to ensure a safe, nurturing environment for both mother and baby.
Participants will learn how yoga can promote physical and mental well-being during this important phase, providing tools for a positive pregnancy experience.
Pregnancy yoga training gives teachers a comprehensive understanding of how yoga practices should evolve as pregnancy progresses.
Early in pregnancy, gentle asanas and pranayama are emphasized, while modifications are made as the body changes. As the pregnancy advances, poses are adjusted to accommodate the growing belly and focus more on relaxation, stability, and preparation for childbirth.
Teachers also learn to integrate nutritional advice, offering guidance on a balanced diet that supports both mother and baby, ensuring overall wellness throughout the pregnancy journey.
Completion of the Sivananda Yoga Teachers’ Training Course.
Graduates of other teacher trainings: please contact tyrol@sivananda.net (for courses in Austria) or orleans@sivananda.net (for courses in France) regarding eligibility.
Yoga practice during pregnancy creates a positive environment for mother and baby. Many pregnant women have a natural tendency towards more introspection and a connection with the inner self. Yoga creates a protected space for the growing being and a positive, joyful experience for the future mother.
The following certificate courses are offered at the Sivananda Yoga Retreat House, Austria and at the Ashram de Yoga Sivananda in Orleans, France.
On completion of the training course, you will receive a certificate of participation.
The individual workshops are 4 days (3 nights) in duration.
A full day begins with the first meditation session at 6 am, and ends after the second meditation at 9:30 pm. See the daily schedule below for details.
| Location | Nights | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sivananda Yoga Retreat House, Tyrol, Austria | 3 | from €337 |
| Ashram de Yoga Sivananda, Orléans, France | 3 | from €242 |
The course instructors are senior teachers of the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres.
Chandrika (Cordula Interthal) is an obstetrician-gynecologist, Ayurveda practitioner and Sivananda yoga teacher. She co-authored the book Practical Ayurveda from the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres.
| 6 am | Satsang (group meditation, kirtan and mantra chanting, short lecture) |
| 8 am | Asana and pranayama class |
| 10 am | Vegetarian brunch |
| 10:45 am | One-hour karma yoga (selfless service) |
| Between 12 pm and 3 pm | Lecture or workshop |
| 4 pm | Yoga class or workshop |
| 6 pm | Vegetarian dinner |
| 6:45 pm | One-hour karma yoga (if not done in the morning) |
| 8 pm | Satsang (group meditation, kirtan and mantra chanting, short lecture) |
This daily schedule is subject to change.
A meditation cushion for the morning and evening meditation sessions is recommended. A meditation shawl is also advantageous.
To practice the yoga poses you will need a non-slip yoga mat or wool mat. You will need a blanket to cover yourself at the end of the yoga class during the so-called final relaxation.
Pillows, shawls, blankets, mats and much more can be purchased in our online shop or in our boutique after arrival.
For your stay you should bring comfortable clothing, slippers, walking shoes, rain gear, torch (flashlight), bathing suit and towels. Eyeglass wearers should bring a hard case for safe storage during the yoga classes.
Sivananda Yoga Retreat House, Tyrol, Austria
Accommodation and meals are in the non-smoking eco-hotel Hotel Pointner serving wholefood organic vegetarian cuisine.
All guest rooms have wooden floors and furniture, health mattresses, shower, toilet, hairdryer, telephone and radio. Most rooms have a balcony.
Ashram de Yoga Sivananda, Orléans, France
Accommodation at the ashram ranges from a tent space to a single room with private bath. Room and board are included in the course price.
