Online 85-Hour RPYT Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training
85-Hour Online RPYT Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training
Become a Yoga Alliance Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher (RPYT) — fully online, self-paced or live cohort, with lifetime community access. Join 850+ students worldwide.
Yoga Alliance Approved | 85-Hour RPYT Eligible | Fully Online + Live Support
Earn the Official RPYT Credential Through Yoga Alliance
Our 85-hour training is internationally recognized and qualifies you to register as a Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher (RPYT) with Yoga Alliance.
This is the most comprehensive online prenatal yoga teacher training available for yoga teachers and wellness professionals who want to safely, confidently, and expertly support pregnant and postpartum students.
Island Prenatal Yoga's 85-hour RPYT training is registered with Yoga Alliance, meaning upon completion you can apply for the official RPYT (Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher) designation — the gold standard credential in prenatal yoga teaching.
Whether you've had a pregnant student walk into your class and felt completely unprepared, you’re pregnant yourself, you have pregnant students, or you're deliberately building a prenatal yoga specialty, this training gives you the knowledge, the certification, and the community to do it properly.
Who this training is for:
✅ Yoga teachers (200/300/500-hour YTT graduates) who want to add a prenatal and postnatal specialty
✅ Fitness professionals, doulas, midwives, and birth workers expanding their offerings
✅ Pilates instructors and movement teachers working with pregnant or postpartum clients
✅ Yoga teachers who are pregnant themselves and want to deepen their personal practice
✅ Anyone who wants the official RPYT credential through Yoga Alliance
✅ Yoga teachers who want to teach parent & baby yoga classes
Not sure if this is right for you? Email Lauren directly: lauren@islandprenatalyoga.com
Why choose Island Prenatal Yoga?
Unlike large yoga schools that offer prenatal training as one of dozens of certifications, Island Prenatal Yoga specializes exclusively in prenatal and postnatal yoga. It's the only thing we do — and that focus shows in the depth, care, and expertise woven into every module of this training.
Lauren has been specializing in prenatal and postnatal yoga since 2016 — long before it became a popular add-on certification. She has taught this training live on YTT programs across Bali, practiced prenatal yoga through her own pregnancy and postpartum recovery, and has now had over 850+ students worldwide. This isn't a general yoga school that added a prenatal module. This is a school built from the ground up, by a specialist, for people who want to do this work properly.
When you train with Island Prenatal Yoga, you're getting the most focused, experienced prenatal and postnatal specific training available online.
What’s waiting for you inside the program:
✅ Yoga Alliance registered — qualifies you to register as a RPYT credential upon completion
✅ Covers Prenatal, Postnatal & Parent and Baby Yoga
✅ Fully online — study from anywhere in the world, at your own pace
✅ Self-paced OR live cohort — you choose what works for your schedule
✅ Lifetime access to the manuals
✅ 12 months access to online course portal (extension available if needed)
✅ PDF Certificate of Completion
✅ Private online community access
✅ Option to join live cohort rounds for Q&As and live support
Feedback from Past Students:
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lauren’s Pre&Post Natal YTT was everything and more!! From the vast amount of content covered to her ability to share the content with such passion and engagement. I loved it from start to finish and am so grateful for Lauren for creating and teaching this course. I feel like I have deepened my knowledge and understanding so much during this training. I can highly recommend Lauren and this YTT if you are wanting to deepen your knowledge in this area to teach pre and post natal yoga or for yourself it is so worth while and beneficial! Thanks again Lauren, you are amazing! <3
-Bella
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This was one of the most beautiful courses I've attended & I am lucky to have been mentored by Lauren. She made everything so relatable when it comes to women's bodies , her down to earth approach, vast knowledge and positive energy made me want to take this course over and over again. Thankful & grateful for this opportunity!
-Radwa
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow, this course was SO interesting. Lauren is the most compassionate human being ever and she knows exactly what she is talking about. She has helped me so much to understand all that women go through during pregnancy and after. I feel so much more aware and connected to my feminine power and I am so excited to help and support women on their own journey. Thank you for everything!
-Mathilde
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The course was a great way to get the tools needed to guide pregnant woman that are doing or want to do Yoga. It gives details about the do's and don'ts on every trimester. You get knowledge on how to plan a class for different purposes and by practicing yourself. Lauren has big empathy for the pregnant woman and can very well relate to their need in every stage, and her experience and love in what she does is inspiring and motivating.
-Paula
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Doing this course at a time where I am expecting was extra special! Thank you for guiding us through such a beautiful journey connecting to ourselves, our babies (even if balloons), and each other. It was the perfect combination of lecture and practice so that we can really feel and understand the experience of pre and post natal more thoroughly.
-Sylvia
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lauren's knowledge and passion for pre&post natal Yoga could shine through since the very beginning! I liked the sense of community and the connection with the group that was created. Practicing teaching everyday and learning so much about this discipline gave me the confidence of starting teaching prenatal and post natal classes straight away. It's unbelievable how much fun we had while learning and studying 😍 highly recommended
-Silvia
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had an unforgettable experience, in the beautiful jungle venue of Bali. The course was intense but loaded with great information, tips, classes samples...thank you so much for your generosity Lauren! I feel ready to start with an amazing toolbox!!
-Amandine
85-Hour vs 50-Hour: Which training is right for you?
Island Prenatal Yoga offers two levels of prenatal and postnatal yoga teacher training:
The 85-Hour RPYT Prenatal & Postnatal YTT is our most comprehensive program and the one to choose if you want the official Yoga Alliance RPYT (Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher) credential. It covers everything in the 50-hour course, plus additional depth, live calls for Q&A, a private WhatsApp group, additional assignments, and the practice teaching and observation hours required for RPYT registration. This is our most popular course and the one we recommend for yoga teachers who want to professionally specialize in prenatal and postnatal yoga.
The 50-Hour Prenatal & Postnatal YTT is registered with Yoga Alliance as Continuing Education hours (YACEP). It certifies you to teach prenatal and postnatal yoga, but does not qualify you for the RPYT designation on it’s own, but you could upgrade to the 85-hour course down the road if you’d like! It's a great option if you want solid foundational knowledge and aren’t interested in the RPYT logo.
👉 If your goal is the RPYT credential, live calls and extra support: choose the 85-hour.
👉 If you want certification to teach without the RPYT title: the 50-hour works.
Hear from our 85-hour RPYT graduates:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Taking the 85-hour Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training with Lauren was a deeply inspiring and empowering experience. Her approach is both grounded in knowledge and beautifully intuitive, blending anatomy, birth wisdom, and emotional support in a way that felt holistic and heart-centered.
I left the training feeling confident, supported, and truly equipped to guide pregnant women through this sacred journey.”
- Mathilde, 85-hour RPYT graduate
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I would highly recommend Island Prenatal Yoga School to anyone looking to complete pre/post natal training. This training has been so detailed, organised and professional. Lauren is amazing, she has a great attention to detail, very supportive and thorough in her teaching.
I found this training more supportive and detailed than other trainings I have taken in person.”
-Edel, 85-hour RPYT graduate
Our courses cover Prenatal, Postnatal and Parent & Baby Yoga!
Learn how to support women during and after their pregnancy, alone or with their baby!
How it works?
Once you sign up, you’ll create your own unique log in and password to access the pre-recorded portion of the course at anytime. You can work through everything at your own pace. Even after you complete the course, you’ll always have access to all course materials and our online community for support.
What we’ll cover:
Prenatal Yoga:
• Anatomy & physiology of pregnancy — understand exactly what's happening in the body trimester by trimester, so you can teach with confidence and safety
• Prenatal asana — which poses are safe, which to avoid, and how to modify any yoga pose for pregnancy
• Trimester-by-trimester yoga guide — specific sequences and modifications for each stage of pregnancy
• Pranayama & meditation for pregnancy — breathing techniques and mindfulness practices to support expectant mothers
• Common pregnancy discomforts — how yoga can help with back pain, pelvic girdle pain, nausea, fatigue, and more
• Baby positioning — yoga poses that support optimal baby positioning in late pregnancy
• Health concerns & contraindications — when to refer out, red flags to watch for, and how to keep your students safe
• Teaching prenatal yoga — class structure, cueing, sequencing, and how to build an inclusive, welcoming class environment
• Ayurveda & pregnancy — an introduction to traditional Ayurvedic wisdom for the perinatal period
• Marketing your prenatal yoga classes — how to attract and retain pregnant students
Postnatal Yoga:
• Introduction to postnatal yoga and the healing journey — what the postpartum body needs and how yoga supports recovery
• Postpartum anatomy — pelvic floor, abdominal separation (diastasis recti), hormonal shifts, and what this means for your teaching
• Postnatal recovery timeline — what's safe at 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months postpartum and beyond
• The first 6 weeks at home guide — what new mothers are experiencing and how yoga can support them gently
• Postnatal pranayama & meditation — practices to support rest, recovery, and emotional wellbeing
• Precautions & contraindications — common postnatal conditions and how to adapt your teaching
• Teaching postnatal yoga — class structure, pacing, and how to create a nurturing environment for new mothers
• Parent & Baby Yoga — how to run classes with babies present, baby engagement techniques, and sample sequences
BONUSES & SUPPORT
• Sample sequences broken down by trimester and postnatal timeline
• Done-for-you marketing guidance to help you launch and fill your prenatal classes
• Premade safety and liability forms for you to use
• Lifetime access to a private online community of prenatal yoga teachers
• Option to join live cohort rounds with weekly Q&As (all recorded and shared)
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Hi! I'm Lauren Prindiville — RPYT, E-RYT 500, and founder of Island Prenatal Yoga. I created these courses to help yoga teachers and yoga practitioners be able to enjoy and safely teach pre and postnatal students!
I remember the first time I had a pregnant student in a group class and how scared I felt, and I never want you to feel that way! This course will teach you everything you need to know about teaching prenatal and postnatal students, whether you're doing it for your own personal knowledge, or maybe you're pregnant yourself, or you want to be able to reach more students- I'm here to help!
CONTACT ME if you have any additional questions about the courses!
Lauren holds the E-RYT 500, RPYT, RPYS, and YACEP credentials through Yoga Alliance.
85-hour RPYT Prenatal & Postnatal Course:
You choose: do the course self paced or join a live cohort round!
✅ Registered with Yoga Alliance- The official RPYT (Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher) Course
✅ Covers Prenatal, Postnatal & Parent and Baby Yoga
✅ PDF Certificate of Completion
✅ 12-months access to the course + the option to extend if needed
✅ Opportunity to upgrade to RPYT (Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher) upon completion
✅ Opportunity to join any future live cohort rounds for live Q&As, support, and collaboration.
Next live cohort round-
July 7-August 11
Calls on Tuesdays at 2pm EST-all recorded and shared after
PRICE: $799 USD - Apply now for early bird pricing!
OUR MOST POPULAR COURSE!!
Frequently Asked Questions:
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The Prenatal & Postnatal YTT courses are for anyone who has previously completed a 200-hour YTT program, something similar, or has a regular practice of yoga and an interest in prenatal, postnatal and/or kids yoga. We have other fitness professionals enrolled as well! A knowledge of yoga terminology is useful to get the most out of the course. Please contact us if you have more specific questions if the course would be suitable for you.
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It depends which course you take! For our 50-hour self-paced Prenatal & Postnatal course, no. This course is registered with Yoga Alliance Continuing Education hours and will certify you to teach these areas, but not give you the RPYT status.
However, if you complete our 85-hour Prenatal Yoga Training, then YES! you can receive the RPYT logo and designation from Yoga Alliance upon completion of the course. -
Yes, you will receive a PDF version of your certification, including the Yoga Alliance logo, the course title and hours completed, and my signature as the instructor. The certification is recognized by Yoga Alliance internationally.
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A 200-hour YTT is not required. We welcome other wellness professionals including doulas, midwives, pilates instructors, and fitness coaches. A working knowledge of yoga poses and terminology is helpful. If you're unsure, email Lauren at lauren@islandprenatalyoga.com.
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Due to the nature of online courses, no refunds will be given. If you are unsure if this course is right for you, please contact us (islandprenatalyoga@gmail.com) discuss further!
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The 50 hour course is registered with Continuing Education hours, whereas the 85-hour course will allow you to receive the logo RPYT (Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher) via Yoga Alliance. The 85-hour course is also more in depth than the 50-hour course and includes additional assignments.
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Upon completion of your course assignments, yes, you will be certified with all the knowledge you need to begin teaching prenatal and postnatal yoga. Each course includes a manual, videos, voice recordings, sample sequences, modifications, and so much more!
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-Complete all assignments for the course online (assignment questions, evaluation forms, sample video of prenatal yoga). There are 50 questions for prenatal and 35 questions for postnatal that need to be submitted.
-30 hours of practice teaching: you practice teaching prenatal yoga to get familiar with the new cues and modifications. Keep track of your hours because this needs to be uploaded to Yoga Alliance.
-15 hours of observation: We have a list of videos for you to choose from on YouTube, this can be done from home
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The training is self-paced, so you can complete it on your own timeline within 12 months. Most students complete the coursework in 4–8 weeks. If you join a live cohort round, the structured program runs over 4-6 weeks with weekly live calls.
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Yes. Island Prenatal Yoga is a Yoga Alliance Registered Prenatal Yoga School (RPYS), and our certification is recognized by Yoga Alliance internationally. Graduates from the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, Ireland, France, Germany, Malaysia, Indonesia, Portugal and many other countries have used this certification to teach and grow their businesses.
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Yes, many of our graduates begin teaching right away. You'll receive a PDF Certificate of Completion that you can share with studios and clients. The RPYT designation through Yoga Alliance requires the additional practice teaching and observation hours, but your certification to teach is valid upon course completion.
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Absolutely! Many of our graduates have taken the training while pregnant. I think it’s the best time to learn! It's a wonderful way to deepen your own practice while preparing to teach others.
85-hour RPYT Prenatal & Postnatal Course:
You choose: do the course self paced or join a live cohort round!
✅ Registered with Yoga Alliance- The official RPYT (Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher) Course
✅ Covers Prenatal, Postnatal & Parent and Baby Yoga
✅ PDF Certificate of Completion
✅ 12-months access to the course + the option to extend if needed
✅ Opportunity to upgrade to RPYT (Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher) upon completion
✅ Opportunity to join any future live cohort rounds for live Q&As, support, and collaboration.
Next live cohort round-
July 7-August 11
Calls on Tuesdays at 2pm EST-all recorded and shared after
PRICE: $799 USD - Apply now for early bird pricing!