Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training
Train to support new mothers ~ these are my favourite classes to teach ~ let me show you how.
This 100hr (around 3 month) training gives you everything you need to teach safe, supportive and accessible postnatal yoga ~ helping new mums recover from birth, adjust to life with their baby and feel held by a community along the way.
Enquire Now See the InvestmentNearly 20 years training yoga teachers ~ over 150 teachers qualified with LushTums so far.
We understand that every mother is on her own journey of recovery and adjustment after birth. Whether babies arrived vaginally or via caesarean, that road back to recovery and confidence needs to be walked tenderly and appropriately ~ physically, mentally, emotionally and through real community.
This training enables you to teach Mum & Baby Postnatal Yoga classes from around 6 weeks postnatal, Beyond Postnatal Women's Health Yoga once babies are on the move and bespoke 1:1 postnatal support sessions. No previous yoga qualification is necessary ~ we give you everything you need.
Why Train With Clare Maddalena?
Over years of teaching thousands of mothers, Clare has developed a whole toolkit of asana, flow and practices that support healing and a return to fitness while engaging babies to foster connection and bonding. Her classes even manage a genuinely quiet 15-20 minute savasana ~ where the babies drift off too. This training is about learning to bring calm to new mums and their frazzled nervous systems, not adding to the chaos.
"LushTums Pregnancy and Postnatal Yoga training has been a joy, and completely life changing. An amazing addition to my motherhood journey with so many benefits to me personally and professionally. I felt fully supported throughout and inspired in this new area of work." Marie Hanley, Pewsey & Andover
Curriculum Detail
Postnatal Anatomy, Physiology & Recovery
The process, hormones and physiology of postnatal recovery, pelvic floor assessment and safe rehabilitation, diastasis recti identification and safe exercise, c-section and episiotomy healing including scar massage, avoiding and recognising prolapse and the hormonal landscape's impact on mood and energy.
Postnatal Yoga Practice
Adapted breathing, movement, relaxation and mindfulness techniques designed specifically for the postnatal period, progressive sequencing from 6 weeks through to 10+ months, baby-inclusive practices that soothe little ones while fostering connection and creating the calm, peaceful class environment every new mum needs.
Beyond Postnatal ~ Women's Health Yoga
Structuring a Beyond Postnatal class once babies are on the move, supporting women's ongoing recovery and wellbeing beyond the early postnatal phase and perimenopause-aware teaching for older first-time mothers.
Mental Health & the Fourth Trimester
Understanding postnatal depression, anxiety and birth trauma, creating a class culture of safety and non-judgement, holding space when a mum is struggling and safeguarding awareness including how to signpost to professional support.
Building Your Business & Community
Optional 1:1 Business Launch & Mentoring with Clare once you qualify ~ finding your venue, setting your prices, marketing your classes and building the kind of local community that keeps mums coming back.
How the Course Works
Everything is pre-recorded, so you study entirely in your own time around your existing life. You'll get video lectures covering all the theory, real footage of Clare teaching actual mums and babies, recordings of previous Q&A tutorials, 3 comprehensive course manuals to keep for reference and access to our inspiring Book List.
Along the way you'll complete several written assignments, teach 6 practice classes to real mums and babies, complete 4 class observations and submit a video of your own teaching for feedback from Clare.
Ongoing Support
- Monthly live Q&A Tutorial sessions via Zoom
- Private Trainees WhatsApp group for day-to-day questions and encouragement
- A Zoom wrap-up session to draw everything together at the end
Training takes around 3 months on average, but you have a full 12 months access if you need more time. Once you qualify, you'll also get a free space at one of our in-person workshops or CPD events (worth up to £350) and the option to join the LushTums Teachers' Community.
Enquire NowWho Is This Training For?
This training is for you if you want to support new mothers through one of the most vulnerable and transformative times of their lives ~ whether you're a yoga teacher wanting to specialise, a midwife, health visitor, doula or birth worker wanting to add a movement offering, or a mum who found postnatal yoga transformative and wants to share that with others. No previous yoga experience needed, just a genuine calling to this work.
Investment
Includes complete training with access to course resources for the duration of your studies, Q&A support throughout, assessments (with feedback) and certification.
Payment plans are available for special circumstances; contact us to arrange.
Once you qualify, you'll get 10% off the 1:1 Business Launch & Mentoring package in your first year ~ fortnightly calls with Clare, WhatsApp support and her Launch Video Library to help you fill your first classes.
Training + Business Launch ~ £2,450 (saving £145), with payment plans available.
Enquire Now Ask About Business Launch"It is brilliant to be part of the LushTums Community ~ so much inspiration, sharing, tips, advice and empowerment. Being able to discuss in the tutorials was reassuring, insightful and a great opportunity to connect. I love the fact that this continues after the training." Kate Bulman, Bristol ~ now runs her own yoga studio
A Few Common Questions
Do I need any yoga experience to train?
No experience needed at all. We've trained mums, midwives, doulas and complete career changers ~ our manuals and mentorship take you from wherever you're starting.
Can I teach 1:1 as well as group classes?
Yes ~ this training covers Mum & Baby group classes, Beyond Postnatal classes for when babies are on the move and bespoke 1:1 postnatal support sessions, so you graduate ready to offer whatever suits you and your clients.
What ages of babies can I teach for?
Mum & Baby classes are designed from around 6 weeks postnatal, with progressive sequencing right through to 10+ months. Once babies are on the move, you'll also be able to offer Beyond Postnatal classes to keep supporting mums further into their journey.
What if I'm working or have young children ~ will I have time?
Absolutely, yes! Training takes around 3 months on average, but you have a full 12 months access if life gets in the way. Everything is pre-recorded so you study entirely in your own time.
When can I start?
Any time ~ enrolment is rolling, so as soon as you enrol we'll send your Book List and you can begin.
Can I have a chat with Clare before I decide?
Of course ~ if you'd like to talk it through first, book a free discovery call and we can answer any questions before you commit. Book a discovery call.
"I have LOVED this course! Support and advice is always at hand. My confidence has grown as a result ~ and I now run weekly pregnancy and postnatal yoga classes along with regular birth workshops." Thea Abbott, Devon
Enrol Now
Just email Clare with any questions and we can get you booked in. Once you enrol we will send you the Book List and you can make a start on your studies and take your first step to becoming a LushTums Postnatal Yoga Teacher!
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