Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training Course

Pregnancy is a profound and beautiful chapter in a woman’s life, marked by constant change on physical, emotional, biological, and mental levels. It is a time of transformation, and with the right support, it can also become a deeply empowering journey.

Many people assume yoga during pregnancy is difficult or unsafe, but this is not the case. Pregnancy yoga helps prepare both body and mind for the changes ahead, supporting a calmer, stronger response to physical and mental stress. By turning awareness inward, it also deepens the connection with the baby and helps prepare for the new responsibility ahead.

Through yoga asanas, meditation, pranayama, and related practices, this training supports the well-being of both mother and child. Pregnancy yoga is divided into two parts:

Prenatal Yoga — yoga practiced during pregnancy.

Postnatal Yoga — yoga practiced after the baby is born.

In the Vedic view, pregnancy is a spiritual journey. A pregnant woman is seen as divine during these nine months, nurturing new life within her and becoming the creator of a new life.

Rishikesh Vinyasa Yoga School, a registered yoga school in Rishikesh, offers a 6-day Prenatal Yoga TTC and a 6-day Postnatal Yoga TTC. The training goes beyond yoga postures, meditation, and pranayama, and also explores essential questions such as whether the asanas are suitable for mother and baby, whether both are healthy in body and mind, whether the mother is free from unnecessary stress and tension, whether she feels ready for the baby, and whether she is carrying any emotional burden.

Prenatal Yoga focuses on the needs of pregnant women during this special time. According to Hindu mythology and the Vedas, a child begins learning while still in the womb. For this reason, a pregnant woman needs a supportive environment and excellent care, along with physical and mental fitness throughout pregnancy. Daily yoga practice can help build strength, and the asanas taught in this course are designed to support a normal delivery.

Postnatal Yoga begins after the baby has arrived. At this stage, new physical and emotional needs arise, and the mother must remain strong and healthy to care for her child well. This 6-day course is designed to help restore physical strength and mental peace while supporting the mother’s overall recovery.

Daily Schedule

• 06:30 to 08:00 am — Asana Practice
• 08:00 to 09:00 am — Shatkarma/Pranayama
• 09:00 to 10:00 am — Breakfast
• 10:30 to 11:30 am — Mantra Chanting
• 11:45 to 12:45 pm — Nutrition, Diet and Anatomy
• 01:00 to 02:00 pm — Lunch
• 04:00 to 06:00 pm — Garbh Sanskar Workshop
• 06:00 to 07:00 pm — Meditation
• 07:00 to 08:00 pm — Dinner

What’s Included

• Accommodation (Shared/Private)
• Meals (Satvik food)
• Study material
• Welcome Ceremony

Accommodation & Food

The school offers a peaceful and comfortable setting so you can focus on your training and personal growth. Accommodation includes clean private or shared rooms, attached bathrooms with hot water, comfortable beds, fresh linens, storage space, quiet surroundings near nature and the Ganga River, free Wi-Fi, a study-friendly space, a yoga hall, a garden area, and an open terrace for relaxation.

Meals include three fresh, healthy vegetarian meals each day, prepared with seasonal fruits and vegetables. Herbal teas and filtered drinking water are available, and all food is satvik, light, and nourishing.

Course Fees

International Students: 249 USD (Double Occupancy), 349 USD (Single Occupancy)

Indian Students: 19999 INR (Double Occupancy), 24999 INR (Single Occupancy)

Upcoming Dates

• 25 JUL to 30 JUL 2026
• 25 AUG to 30 AUG 2026
• 25 SEP to 30 SEP 2026
• 25 AUG to 30 AUG 2026
• 25 OCT to 30 OCT 2026
• 25 NOV to 30 NOV 2026
• 25 DEC to 30 DEC 2026

Check-in: 25th morning, 08:00 to 12:00 pm
Check-out: 12:00 on the 30th