Motherhood Mastery
100-Hour Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training
Anyone can teach pregnancy-safe asanas. Great teachers understand the woman behind them. Our programme prepares you to support her through every stage of motherhood with knowledge, skill and compassion.
Motherhood Is Not a Module. It Is the Curriculum.
A single prenatal weekend cannot prepare a teacher for the physiological, clinical and emotional complexity of pregnancy, labour and postpartum. This programme was never designed as an add-on to a general training — it is a complete discipline, present in every hour of Live Online, Residential and Self-Paced alike.
Most 200-hour yoga teacher trainings mention pregnancy in passing — a weekend workshop, an optional module, taught without deep grounding in maternal physiology. Motherhood Mastery is built the other way round: pregnancy, labour and postpartum are the curriculum, not an addition to it.
Graduates work through one integrated system, regardless of format — from Trimester-Specific Therapeutic Adaptations and the Clinical Reasoning to recognise a genuine contraindication, to Labour Preparation, Postpartum Recovery, Garbha Samskara, Maternal Nutrition and the Hormonal Physiology that shapes a mother's experience from conception through recovery.
The result is a teacher who understands not only what to modify, but why — someone a pregnant or postpartum student can trust in the room, taught by a programme designed entirely around her, not adapted for her afterward.
Ideal For
- Yoga Teachers
- Physiotherapists
- Midwives
- Doulas
- Obstetric & Maternity Nurses
- Childbirth Educators
- Women's Health Coaches
- Fitness Professionals
Also Suitable For
Women planning pregnancy, pregnant women, and dedicated yoga practitioners who want to deepen their understanding of pregnancy and postpartum care are also welcome to join. Since this is an advanced training, applicants should already have at least six months of regular yoga practice — we don't teach basic asanas here, so you're expected to arrive with a solid asana foundation.
Instead, the training focuses on what matters most: safely adapting practices for each trimester, modifying asanas, using props effectively, and building the confidence to support women through pregnancy, birth preparation and postpartum recovery.
How You Can Apply This Training
Teach prenatal & postnatal yoga classes
Design and lead trimester-safe pregnancy and postpartum-recovery sessions for groups or private clients, grounded in physiology — from your own studio, a hospital or midwifery setting, or an existing practice.
Recognise and safely manage low-risk and high-risk complications, rather than avoiding pregnant clients out of uncertainty.
Integrate Garbha Samskara, nutrition and fertility awareness into a complete maternal wellness offering.
Support postpartum recovery, lactation and the emotional transition to motherhood, including PPD awareness.
Continue into advanced women's health education, such as Stri Wellness's 300-Hour Hormone Alchemy training.
Eleven Modules, Plus a Bonus Module
01The Science Behind Pregnancy, Labor & Postpartum
Anatomy · Physiology · Hormones · Fetal Development
- Anatomical and physiological changes from conception through postpartum
- Key hormones of pregnancy, labour and postpartum, and their role
- Fetal growth and development across the trimesters
- Cardiovascular, respiratory and musculoskeletal adaptations of pregnancy
02Complications — Low Risk to High Risk, We Cover All
Risk Awareness · Contraindications · Scope of Practice
- Common pregnancy discomforts, and when they signal something more serious
- High-risk conditions, contraindications and red-flag symptoms
- Trimester-appropriate modifications for known risk factors
- Recognising your scope of practice and when to refer
03Art of Teaching the Ancient Yogic Practices
Asana · Pranayama · Trimester Adaptations · Therapeutic Application
- Trimester-wise asana adaptations and sequencing principles
- Pranayama and relaxation techniques suited to each stage
- Contraindicated postures and safe modification strategies
- Therapeutic applications of yoga for common pregnancy discomforts
04The Hormonal Roller-Coaster & Yogic Management
Endocrinology · Mood & Emotional Wellbeing · Nervous System Balance
- Hormonal fluctuations across the trimesters and postpartum
- Effects of hormonal change on mood, energy and emotional wellbeing
- Breath and yogic tools to support nervous system balance
- Guiding students through emotional ups and downs with sensitivity
053Ms — Mudra, Mantra & Meditation for Motherhood
Energy Work · Spiritual Practice · Mindfulness
- Mudras for grounding, energy balance and emotional steadiness
- Mantra practice for focus, calm and connection with the baby
- Meditation techniques adapted for pregnancy and early motherhood
- Weaving subtle practices into a trimester-wise class plan
06Labour Physiology, Birth Preparation & Recovery Foundations
Labour Physiology · Birth Preparation · Positioning · Pain Management
- Stages of labour and factors influencing its progression
- Breath, movement and positioning strategies for birth
- Evidence-informed, non-pharmacological approaches to pain and coping
- Pelvic mobility and principles that support early recovery
07Diet & Nutrition for Pregnancy & Postpartum
Nutrition · Cravings · Breastfeeding · Ayurveda
- Trimester-wise nutritional needs and common deficiencies
- Ayurvedic principles for pregnancy and postpartum nourishment
- Nutrition strategies to support lactation and recovery
- Working with nausea, cravings and appetite changes
08Science of Garbha Samskara
Ancient Indian Wisdom · Prenatal Bonding · Holistic Development
- Traditional principles of Garbha Samskara and prenatal bonding
- Practices supporting the baby's sensory and emotional environment in utero
- Contemporary research on maternal state and fetal development
- Integrating Garbha Samskara practices into class design
09Postpartum Care — Recovery, Lactation & Maternal Wellbeing
Physical Recovery · Diastasis Recti & Core · Lactation · Emotional Health
- Postpartum physiology and recovery after vaginal and Caesarean birth
- Diastasis Recti, pelvic floor and core rehabilitation principles
- Lactation physiology and support for common breastfeeding challenges
- Postpartum emotional health, PPD red flags and referral pathways
10Creative & Practical Lesson Planning
Class Structure · Sequencing · Differentiation · Engagement
- Structuring prenatal and postnatal classes across stages
- Sequencing principles for mixed-ability, mixed-stage groups
- Adapting plans for individual conditions and energy levels
- Building safe, engaging class themes and progressions
11Practicum — Teaching Practice
Real-World Application · Feedback · Confidence Building
- Supervised teaching practice with real prenatal/postnatal students
- Structured feedback on cueing, adjustments and safety awareness
- Building confidence with questions and unexpected scenarios
- Developing a personal teaching voice grounded in the curriculum
+Bonus Module — Fertility & Preconception Yogic Management
Recordings Available · Downloadable Resources
Included free with your enrolment — this workshop is sold separately for ₹2,550.
- Yogic and lifestyle practices to support fertility and conception readiness
- Preconception nutrition, stress management and cycle awareness
- Teaching preconception yoga safely and responsibly
The Same 100-Hour Curriculum, Three Ways to Train
Live Online
Instructor-led live sessions from anywhere in the world, with recordings made available as and when needed so you never fall behind.
View Live Online DatesResidential
An 11-day, full-time in-person immersion in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand — accommodation, meals and hands-on teaching practicum included.
View Residential DatesSelf-Paced
Start anytime, learn at your own pace with 120 days of access, recorded lessons, downloadable resources and WhatsApp support.
View Self-Paced DetailsTrain From Anywhere, Live
Join scheduled, instructor-led sessions from anywhere in the world, with direct faculty interaction, practical demonstrations and guided teaching practice. Session recordings remain available for 60 days, allowing you to revisit important lessons while completing the training.
- FormatLive Instructor-Led Sessions
- Duration4 Weeks
- Live Contact Hours60+ Hours
- RecordingsAvailable for 60 Days
Upcoming Live Online Batches
New Live Online dates will be announced soon.
An 11-Day Full-Time Immersion
Spend 11 days immersed in residential training in Uttarkashi, learning alongside a small group of fellow students. Away from daily distractions, you gain hands-on teaching practicum and a depth of practical experience that online training simply cannot replicate.
100H Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training
- 11 Days
- Uttarkashi
- Small Cohort
- Yoga Alliance RPYT Pathway
New residential dates will be announced soon.
Accommodation
Twin-sharing or single-occupancy rooms at the retreat venue for the full duration.
All Meals
Wholesome, home-style meals included throughout your stay.
Hands-On Practicum
Practice teaching in person with live adjustments and feedback.
A Small, Living Cohort
Learn alongside a small group of fellow students throughout.
Learn at Your Own Pace
Start anytime and complete the full 100-hour curriculum in your own time, with 120 days of access from the date of enrolment. Recorded lessons, downloadable resources and assignments let you study around an existing teaching or clinical practice, with WhatsApp support throughout.
- Start Anytime — No Fixed Batch Dates
- 120 Days of Course Access
- Learn at Your Own Pace
- Recorded Lessons + Downloadable Resources
- WhatsApp Support
- Yoga Alliance RPYT Certificate
Structured Enough to Guide You, Flexible Enough to Fit Your Life
Every format shares the same 11-module-plus-bonus curriculum, assessed through applied assignments and a hands-on teaching practicum, so wherever you train, you graduate with the same rigorous standard.
- 1Choose Your Format
- 2Enrol / Enquire
- 3Complete the Course
- 4Receive RPYT Certification
Led by a Yoga Therapist & Hormone Health Specialist
Nisha Ahya
PhD Scholar · E-RYT 500 · IAYT Certified Yoga Therapist · Hormone Health SpecialistNisha leads Motherhood Mastery personally, bringing together her clinical grounding as a hormone health specialist with years of teaching women through pregnancy and postpartum via Stri Wellness's programmes. Guest faculty contribute specialist sessions in nutrition and Ayurveda, and every trainee receives ongoing mentorship long after certification.
Yoga Alliance RPYT Certification
This training is offered under Stri Wellness’s Yoga Alliance Registered Prenatal Yoga School (RPYS) status. On successful completion, graduates receive a globally recognised RPYT-accredited certificate qualifying them to teach prenatal and postnatal yoga. The programme develops specialised teaching knowledge; it does not qualify participants to diagnose or treat medical conditions, and it addresses professional scope, contraindications and appropriate referral throughout.
Requirements to Certify
- Completion of all eleven modules plus the bonus module
- Submission of applied assignments for each module
- Completion of the Module 11 teaching practicum
- All requirements submitted within your enrolment window
Stri Wellness is a Yoga Alliance Registered Prenatal Yoga School (RPYS). This training is offered under our RPYT registration.
A Glimpse of What You Will Receive
On successful completion of the training and all required assessments, you will receive professionally designed certificates recognising your specialised education
in prenatal and postnatal yoga.
Ready to Begin Motherhood Mastery?
Choose the format that fits how you learn best — the curriculum and certification are the same across all three.
- Live instructor-led sessions
- 60+ hours of live contact time
- Recordings available for 60 days
- Direct faculty feedback in class
- WhatsApp support
- Yoga Alliance RPYT certificate
- 11-day in-person immersion in Uttarkashi
- Twin or single accommodation
- All meals included
- Hands-on practicum with live adjustments
- Small, living cohort
- Yoga Alliance RPYT certificate
- Start anytime — no fixed batch dates
- 120 days of course access
- Learn at your own pace
- Recorded lessons + downloadable resources
- WhatsApp support
- Yoga Alliance RPYT certificate
Frequently Asked Questions
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Add a Recognised Prenatal & Postnatal Specialisation to Your Practice
100 hours · Live Online, Residential or Self-Paced · Yoga Alliance RPYT certification.