Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training

Train to Support New Mothers ~ These are my favourite classes to teach. Let me show you how.

Join our online 100hr Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training and learn to teach safe, supportive and accessible classes that help new mums recover from birth and adjust to life with their baby. You'll be able to offer group classes for mums with babies from 6 weeks to around 10 months, as well as personalised 1:1 support and even a Beyond Postnatal class for the mums to continue practising with you once their babies are on the move.

Training takes around 3 months to complete but you have a whole year if you need to take your time. Afterwards you are welcome to be part of our wonderful community of teachers ~ receiving on-going support and encouragement for yourself, whilst helping mothers at such a transformative time.

Why Teach LushTums Postnatal Yoga?

We understand that every mother is on her own journey of recovery and adjustment after birth. Our classes support that recovery physically, mentally, emotionally and through providing community. Whether babies are born vaginally or via a c-section, the road to recovery and confidence needs to be traversed tenderly and appropriately.

Our training enables you to teach:

  • Mum & Baby Postnatal Yoga Classes (from 6 weeks postnatal)

  • Beyond Postnatal Women's Health Yoga (once babies are on the move)

  • 1:1 postnatal support sessions

No previous training or 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 an array of asana, flow and practices to support healing and a return to fitness whilst engaging with babies to foster connection and bonding.

Clare's classes even magically manage to include a usually quiet 15-20 minute savasana where even the babies drift off! Don't bring more chaos to new mums and their frazzled nervous systems — learn how to bring the calm.

Curriculum Detail

Postnatal Anatomy, Physiology & Recovery

  • The process, anatomy, hormones and physiology of postnatal recovery

  • Pelvic floor health — assessment, rehabilitation and safe progression

  • Diastasis recti (abdominal separation) — identification, safe exercise and recovery

  • C-section and episiotomy healing — adaptations, scar massage and timeline

  • Avoiding prolapse — understanding the signs and teaching appropriately

  • Hormonal landscape of the postnatal period and its impact on mood, energy and recovery

Postnatal Yoga Practice

  • Adapted yoga breathing, movements, relaxations and mindfulness techniques specifically designed for the postnatal period

  • Progressive sequencing — from 6 weeks through to 10+ months, safely building strength and stamina

  • Baby-inclusive yoga and movement practices to soothe little ones and foster connection

  • Creating a peaceful, calm class environment that every new mum needs to reset and recharge

  • The art of weaving baby development into class — play, tummy time, sensory connection

Beyond Postnatal — Women's Health Yoga

  • How to structure a Beyond Postnatal class for mums whose babies are on the move

  • Supporting women's ongoing recovery and wellbeing beyond the early postnatal phase

  • 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, openness and non-judgement

  • Holding space — how to respond when a mum is struggling

  • Safeguarding awareness and signposting to professional support

Building Your Business & Community

  • How to find your venue and set your prices

  • Marketing your classes and building a local following

  • Creating the community that keeps mums coming back

  • Business mentoring with Clare Maddalena through the Elevate Teachers Community

How the Course Works

Training takes around 3 months to complete ~ but you have a full year if you need more time. Everything is pre-recorded so you study completely in your own time, around your existing life.

What You'll Access

  • Video lectures covering all the theory you need to know

  • Videos of Clare teaching real-world mums and babies — see exactly how it's done

  • Recordings of previous Q&A tutorials from earlier cohorts

  • 3 comprehensive course manuals — your go-to reference guides for life

  • Access to our inspiring Book List — choose a book to read throughout your studies

Ongoing Support

  • Monthly live Q&A Tutorial sessions via Zoom — ask questions and connect with fellow trainees

  • Private Trainees WhatsApp group for day-to-day questions and encouragement

  • A Zoom wrap-up session to draw everything together at the end

Assessment

  • Several written assignments covering key topics

  • 6 practice classes to teach (to real mums with babies)

  • Class observations ×4

  • Submit a video of you teaching for assessment and helpful feedback from Clare

What's Included

  • 12 months access to all online pre-recorded content

  • Join 3 monthly Q&A Tutorials via Zoom

  • Private Trainees WhatsApp group

  • A free space at one of our in-person workshops or CPD events (worth up to £350)

  • Opportunity to join the LushTums Teachers Community once qualified

Who 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

  • Are a yoga teacher wanting to specialise in the postnatal space

  • Are a midwife, health visitor, doula or birth worker wanting to add a movement and wellness offering

  • Are a new or experienced mum who found postnatal yoga transformative and wants to share that with others

  • Want a career that fits around family life — flexible, meaningful and deeply rewarding

  • Have no previous yoga experience but feel called to this work

Investment - £1800

Includes complete training with access to course resources for the duration of your studies, Q&A support throughout, assessments (with feedback) and certification.

A non-fundable deposit of £480 is required at the time of booking to secure your place on the course with the remainder is due 4 weeks before the course starts.

Payment plans are available for special circumstances; contact us to arrange.

You can also benefit from 10% off Business Mentoring Sessions with LushTums Founder, Clare Maddalena, in your first year with LushTums.

Course Dates ~ Q&A Tutorials

Autumn 2026

Includes Welcome Session and Wrap Up Session with Book Review share:

  • Tuesday 8th September 2026 - 11am - 1pm

  • Tuesday 6th October 2026 - 11am - 1pm

  • Tuesday 3rd November 2026 - 11am - 1pm

  • Tuesday 1st December 2026 - 11am - 2pm

All assignments to be completed and submitted by 30th Dec 2026. These will be assessed and feedback provided within 14 days.

What Graduates Say ~

  • "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

  • "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)

  • "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 the deposit is paid 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 Pregnancy Yoga Teacher! EMAIL: hello@lushtums.co.uk