10 Day 85-Hour Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training Course in Mysore, India
Nurture and Support Mothers: Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training in India
This 85-hour Prenatal and Postnatal yoga teacher training course (YTT) in Mysore is designed for yoga teachers and practitioners who wish to specialize in supporting women during pregnancy and after childbirth. The course offers a clear understanding of the physical, emotional, and mental changes that occur during pregnancy and recovery, along with safe and effective yoga practices tailored for each stage. You will learn how to adapt postures, create balanced class sequences, and provide mindful guidance that promotes comfort, strength, and confidence. This program prepares you to teach prenatal and postnatal yoga with sensitivity, awareness, and professional skill.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- Specialized training in Prenatal and Postnatal yoga practices
- Learn safe asana modifications for all trimesters and postnatal recovery
- Study pregnancy anatomy and common conditions
- Breathing, relaxation, and meditation techniques for mothers
- Teaching methodology and class sequencing for maternity yoga
- Certificate upon successful completion
- 9 nights accommodation
- Daily meals
Skill level
- Beginner
- Advanced
Types
10 days with instruction in English
Average daily hours of activity: 6.5
Accommodation
Facilities
- Garden
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
- Laundry
- Wireless internet
Yogakulam Academy believes that a comfortable and cozy environment is essential for your overall well-being during your yoga retreat in Mysore. The well-appointed rooms are equipped with all the amenities you need for a restful stay. From comfortable beds to spacious wardrobes, they have taken care of every detail to ensure your comfort.
They believe in giving you the most comfortable experience during your stay with them. They offer accommodations in clean, spacious, and well-ventilated rooms. They also offer three types of accommodation packages: dormitory, shared room, and private room.
The facilities
Yogakulam Academy feels proud to offer the best place to learn yoga in India, where students love to stay. They offer a perfect learning atmosphere to the students by offering comfortable accommodation facilities that are inspired by the ancient teaching system. They don’t simply focus on yoga practice and offering theoretical knowledge, but focus on the overall growth and development of the students as yoga teachers. Equipped with large halls, the accommodation provides enough space to practice yoga at ease.
Yoga shala
They have one open shaala, one enclosed shala, one huge terrace, and open gardens. The open-air hall, which is on the banks of the river, is built using natural stones, bamboo mats, and layers of dry grass, giving it an organic and traditional touch. The enclosed halls, built with light materials, are soundproof and have luminous lighting used for.
A small shop
You can buy the required stuff, such as washing powder, pens, toothbrushes,s etc, for your daily life from the store in the office. The brands of the products may vary. If you are particular about a specific brand, please bring it along. Online delivery through e-commerce platforms is also available in the location.
Laundry
The washing machine can be used by a student twice a week. There is plenty of space for drying clothes. They request students to minimize the use of chemical soaps, washing powders, and shampoos in the bathrooms, as they are keeping the land free from all chemicals.
Electricity (UPS battery backup)
There are days when there can be power cuts. However, they have UPS battery backup for all rooms and teaching shalas (halls), besides a silent diesel generator for emergencies. They request students not to waste power, especially when they are on batteries during the daytime.
Kaveri River view
The yoga shala and the stay facility are situated right on the pristine banks of the Cauvery River, offering a tranquil and picturesque setting. Some Pranayama and meditation classes are held by the river to deepen your practice and foster introspection. A small island on the river provides a perfect spot for meditation and relaxation. The serene river and the small island have given a transforming and soul-awakening perspective to the ashram and its activities.
Garden
In front of the rooms lie beautiful gardens with numerous pathways where you can walk barefoot and connect with nature. Stroll on the lush green carpet amidst royal palms and coconut trees, rejuvenating your body and mind with the fresh air. With a keen eye, you will find nature itself becoming an intuitive teacher.
Wi-Fi facility
They have a specially equipped leased line Wi-fi facility, which makes internet usage hassle-free. You can browse anytime apart from the sessions. Please bring your own devices for browsing.
Accommodations
There are 12 rooms and all the accommodations are offered as "Private", "Twin-Sharing", and "Triple occupancy."
24/7 hot water
The accommodations are equipped with a 24*7 Hot Water facility.
Program
Program detail
- Arrival and opening ceremony: You may arrive on the course start date at any time before 10 a.m.
- The opening ceremony will be held at 4:30 pm.
Certificate distribution and departure
- Certificates will be issued upon successful completion of the course, followed by a closing ceremony.
- Departure is scheduled after breakfast on the same day.
The schedule may vary from week to week during the training period. Please note that Mantra, Teaching Methodology, and Ayurveda sessions will be held on alternate weeks.
Day 1
- Introduction day
Day 2
- 06:30 - 08:30 Basics of Prenatal and Postnatal yoga + prenatal asana 1st trimester + pranayama
- Breakfast
- 11:00 - 13:00 Preparation for conception + garbhsanskar 1
- Lunch
- 15:30 - 17:00 Prenatal asana 1st trimester + Ayurveda
- 17:30 - 18:30 Meditation
Day 3
- 06:30 - 08:30 Prenatal asana 2nd trimester + pranayama
- Breakfast
- 11:00 - 13:00 Sankalpa or Resolve for Pregnancy + Garbhsanskar 2
- Lunch
- 15:30 - 17:00 Prenatal asana 2nd trimester + Ayurveda
- 17:30 - 18:30 Relaxation and yoga Nidra
Day 4
- 06:30 - 08:30 Prenatal asana 3rd trimester + pranayam + pelvic floor
- Breakfast
- 11:00 - 13:00 Cleansing techniques + mudras
- Lunch
- 15:30 - 17:00 Prenatal asana 3rd trimester + pelvic floor + Ayurveda
- 17:30 - 18:30 Visualization for pregnancy
Day 5
- 06:30 - 08:30 Trimester changes + common issues in pregnancy + practice for couple
- Breakfast
- 11:00 - 13:00 Mantra chanting + mudras
- Lunch
- 15:30 - 17:00 Trimester changes + common issues in pregnancy + practice for couple
- 17:30 - 18:30 Visualization for Pregnancy
Day 6
- 06:30 - 08:30 Shatkarma practice – jalneti + sutraneti + postnatal importance + changes
- Breakfast
- 11:00 - 13:00 Infant massage
- Lunch
- 15:30 - 17:00 Yogic practices for labour and birthing
- 17:30 - 18:30 Meditation
Day 7
- 06:30 - 08:30 Yoga for motherhood + teaching methodology
- Breakfast
- 11:00 - 13:00 Breastfeeding
- Lunch
- 15:30 - 17:00 Yoga for motherhood + teaching methodology
- 17:30 - 18:30 Meditation
Day 8
- 06:30 - 08:30 Yoga – pranayama
- Breakfast
- 11:00 - 13:00 Anatomy and physiology
- Lunch
- 15:30 - 17:00 Nutrition
- 17:30 - 18:30 Meditation
Day 9
- 06:30 - 08:30 Yoga – pranayama
- Breakfast
- 11:00 - 13:00 Anatomy and physiology
- Lunch
- 15:30 - 17:00 Nutrition
- 17:30 - 18:30 Relaxation and yoga Nidra
Day 10
- 06:30 - 08:30 Self Study
- Breakfast
- 11:00 - 13:00 Examination
- Lunch
- 15:30 - 17:00 Examination
- 17:30 - 18:30 Graduation ceremony
Yoga Kulam School, situated in Bengaluru, is now conducting an 85-hour Pre/Postnatal yoga teacher training course in Mysore.
Birth giving is a life-changing experience in a woman’s life. One goes through a lot of anatomical and physiological changes throughout this phase. The changes start from the inception of the fetus and continue after the child is born. To help deal with the growing anxiety and change in the body, yoga masters have formed a special kind of yoga that will help the expecting mothers maintain their soundness of mind and body.
What you will learn
- Modifications of asana and the importance of practicing restorative/gentle yoga during and after pregnancy
- Modifying the yogic practices for each trimester, depending on the needs of an individual
- Adjustments and alignment during pregnancy, and how to use different props
- Benefits and contraindications of yoga practice during pregnancy
- Importance of practicing pranayama/breathing exercises
- Postnatal yoga practice - sequencing, asanas, recovery techniques after birth
- Anatomy, physiology, and hormonal changes during pregnancy/childbirth and postpartum
- Psychological considerations during pregnancy
- Essential herbs and nutrition for pregnancy and postnatal cycle
- Philosophy: Vedic and yogic views on pregnancy and motherhood
- Through meditation, channeling the inner wisdom of the creative force (Shakti)
- Carnatic chantings for childbirth and Mantra for pregnancy
- Sacred motherhood – pregnancy’s spiritual aspects and becoming a mother
- Conscious parenting
- Experience of teaching and how to prepare a class
Anatomy and physiology of Pre and Postnatal yoga
In this module, a comprehensive understanding of the structural and functional changes that occur during pregnancy is gained. This includes changes in the musculoskeletal system, hormonal fluctuations, and alterations in the cardiovascular, respiratory, and digestive systems. This knowledge forms the foundation for creating safe and effective sequences of prenatal yoga asanas.
Recognizing common pregnancy discomforts
Common pregnancy-related discomforts such as nausea, heartburn, backache, and fatigue are identified. Additionally, contraindications for physical activities that should be avoided during prenatal yoga practice are explored. Understanding these discomforts and contraindications is vital for tailoring customized yoga practices that cater to the specific needs of pregnant women.
Understanding the stages of labor and delivery
This module of prenatal and postnatal yoga teacher training at Rishikul Yogshala delves into the different stages of labor and delivery, including the phases of contractions and the physiological changes occurring in both the mother and baby’s bodies during each stage. This knowledge empowers the preparation of pregnant women to cope with the physical and emotional challenges of labor and delivery.
Prenatal and postnatal yoga asanas
A deep understanding is acquired of how to modify and adapt traditional yoga asanas to make them safe and beneficial for pregnant women. This includes poses that can alleviate pregnancy-related discomforts, promote relaxation, and prepare the body for childbirth.
Using props for Pre and Postnatal yoga practice
The effective use of props such as bolsters, blankets, and blocks is explored to provide additional support and enhance the accessibility of yoga poses for pregnant women.
Creating effective sequences
This section focuses on the art of sequencing a prenatal yoga class. Sequences are crafted considering the different trimesters of pregnancy and accommodating the varying physical abilities and limitations of pregnant students.
Meditation techniques for relaxation
Insights into various breathwork and meditation techniques specifically designed to help pregnant women relax, reduce stress, and prepare for childbirth are gained. Techniques such as Ujjayi breathing, Bhramari breath, and meditation are explored to calm the nervous system and create an optimal environment for the baby’s growth and development.
Teaching methodology
Best practices for teaching prenatal and postnatal yoga classes safely and effectively are learned, taking into account the unique physical abilities and limitations of pregnant participants.
Modifications and adjustments
This module covers techniques for modifying and adjusting yoga poses based on the individual needs of pregnant women, ensuring a safe and comfortable practice.
Sequencing prenatal yoga classes
An understanding is developed on how to structure and sequence prenatal yoga classes, considering the different trimesters of pregnancy and adapting the practice to accommodate the physical capabilities and limitations of pregnant students.
Dress code
Yogakulam Academy strongly recommends wearing loose, breathable cotton clothing, allowing the skin—and especially the navel area—to breathe freely and remain comfortable throughout the extensive practice sessions.
For these reasons, wearing leggings is discouraged, as they are often made from synthetic fabrics treated with PFAS ("forever chemicals")—known to cause hormone disruption, thyroid dysfunction, and even certain cancers—and BPA, another endocrine-disrupting chemical linked to long-term health risks.
Included excursions
There are activities you can enjoy:
- Backwaters floating meditation
- Lake visit
- Small hike
- Yoga near the lake
- Opening and closing ceremony
Instructors
Lakshmi Gowda
Lakshmi Gowda, a former IT professional who is now seeking spiritual enlightenment, was raised in a religious and conservative family. She left the corporate world in search of embarked a spiritual journey. She traveled while seeking knowledge towards yogic life in different parts of India (Karnataka to Rishikesh). She specialized in Pre and Postnatal yoga, pranayama, yoga anatomy, Yin yoga, Face yoga and meditation.
Aditi Mundi
Born in a family with deep rooted spiritual lineage in Shahtipaat Yoga, Aditi, an electrical engineer and an entrepreneur, is blessed with spiritual guidance from her grandfather since a very young age. Aditi has both traditional Guru-Shishya knowledge as well as formal training in yoga. She has successfully completed Yoga Uisharad.
Location
Set in the calm and yogic atmosphere of Mysore, this training combines practical teaching skills with essential knowledge of anatomy, breathing techniques, relaxation, and meditation for mothers.
Why choose Mysore, on the banks of the Kaveri River?
- Professional YTT with traditional roots: Mysore is synonymous with authentic yoga teachings, especially Ashtanga yoga, making it the perfect location to deepen your knowledge and understanding of yoga. This program emphasizes a strong foundation in traditional yoga practices while also incorporating modern methodologies, ensuring a well-rounded and professional approach to becoming a yoga teacher.
- Spiritual and tranquil environment: Mysore is world-renowned for its deep-rooted connection to traditional yoga, particularly Ashtanga yoga. Training here allows you to immerse yourself in this rich legacy while benefiting from the serene and spiritually charged atmosphere of the Kaveri River. The gentle flow of water, surrounded by lush greenery, creates an ideal environment for yoga practice and meditation, fostering a deep sense of inner peace and reflection.
- Connection with nature: The riverbank setting encourages a unique bond with nature, enhancing your physical, mental, and emotional growth. The natural surroundings offer grounding and alignment, allowing you to fully absorb the teachings of yoga in a restorative and calming environment.
- Authentic yoga instruction: Mysore is home to some of the most esteemed yoga schools and teachers in the world. The instructors leading this program are experienced practitioners and certified yoga masters who have dedicated their lives to the study and practice of yoga. Their deep knowledge and expertise ensure that students receive the most authentic and comprehensive training available.
- Cultural immersion in Mysore with yoga: Mysore is not only the birthplace of Ashtanga yoga but also a vibrant cultural hub that enriches your spiritual and personal journey. During your yoga teacher training, you’ll experience more than daily asana and philosophy classes; you’ll dive into Mysore’s rich traditions. Visit ancient temples, participate in local festivals, learn the art of incense and sandalwood carving, and explore bustling markets filled with colors and flavors. This immersive experience harmonizes yoga practice with real-world spirituality, allowing you to live yoga both on and off the mat. Mysore’s rich cultural heritage, deeply intertwined with yoga, provides an inspiring backdrop to your training. From the ancient temples to the bustling markets, the city offers endless opportunities for cultural exploration, enriching your yoga journey and giving you a deeper connection to the heart of India’s spiritual traditions.
- City of Palaces, rich in tradition: Known as the "City of Palaces," Mysore is a city steeped in history and culture, making it an enticing destination for travelers and spiritual seekers alike. Its royal architecture, including the iconic Mysore Palace, and its deeply rooted traditions offer an enriching experience for anyone looking to explore a place that truly embodies India’s heritage. The city’s timeless charm and spiritual energy provide the perfect setting for yoga practitioners to connect deeply with their practice. Their deep knowledge and expertise ensure that students receive the most authentic and comprehensive training available. Mysore offers an enriching experience for those seeking a deeper connection to the practice of yoga and to themselves. Whether you're here for personal transformation or professional development, the YTT course in Mysore offers an unforgettable and life-changing experience that will attract and inspire all who embark on this journey.
Food
You are what you eat. Keeping in mind the health and well-being of students, 40% of the vegetables and fruits are organically grown by Yogakulam Academy, and the other 60% is locally sourced from the nearby farmers' market. An overall balanced and nutritious yogic food has been curated, which is full of taste and satisfaction.
When it comes to yoga, the importance of a proper diet is extremely significant. The meals cooked here are purely vegetarian, prepared by highly skilled professional cooks and pleasant staff. The meals are not only cooked using Ayurvedic herbs and seasonal ingredients, but also with passion and love. Along with nutritional meals, refreshments and juices are also provided to the students to keep them energetic and hydrated all day long. A simple vegan diet can also be availed on request.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Organic
- Yogic
- Other dietary requirements on request
- Ayurvedic
What's included
- 85-hour YTT course
- Certificate of completion
- Yoga materials and props
- Tours to local attractions and refreshing activities
- Fun activities
- Study materials
- Hot water
- 9 nights accommodation
- All meals with tea daily
What's not included
- Roundtrip airfare
- Personal expenses
- Airport transfer
- Visa fee
- GST
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer available for additional US$ 48 per person
Kempegowda International Airport
142 km away from your destination
Transfer available for additional US$ 10 per person
Mysore Airport (Mandakalli Airport)
19 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), which operates several international and domestic flights. You may hire a prepaid taxi or an AC Volvo bus to Srirangapatna, Mandya, Mysore.
Yogakulam Academy also provides transportation from the airport to the academy at an additional cost. For more information, please send an inquiry.
Arrival by train
You may also take a train from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Srirangapatna, Mandya, Mysore.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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