Join our 50-Hour Prenatal & Postnatal YTT in NYC!
A hands-on, immersive weekend of learning, practicing & teaching prenatal and postnatal yoga — in person this fall!
Dates: October 16-18, 2026
** ONLY TWO SPOTS REMAINING **
Join me for an immersive 3-day Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training in NYC.
This training is designed for yoga teachers, doulas, midwives, Pilates instructors, birth workers, and anyone who wants to develop the knowledge and confidence to safely support women during pregnancy and after birth.
Over the weekend, we’ll dive into the anatomy of pregnancy and postpartum, trimester-specific modifications, teaching prenatal yoga, postnatal recovery, safety, sequencing, breathwork, meditation, and Parent & Baby Yoga.
But this isn't just a weekend of sitting and listening to lectures.
You'll practice what you're learning.
We'll move through prenatal and postnatal practices together, break down poses and modifications, work through real-life teaching scenarios, practice teaching each other, and have plenty of time to ask questions and get personalized feedback.
My goal is that you don't just leave with more information — you leave NYC feeling confident about what to actually do when a pregnant or postpartum student walks into your class.
For those who want the full 85-hour RPYT Yoga Alliance certification, contact Lauren at lauren@islandprenatalyoga.com for more information.
This training is ideal for yoga teachers, yoga practitioners, doulas, midwives, birth workers, and anyone interested in learning more about Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga
Island Prenatal Yoga is a registered Prenatal Yoga School with Yoga Alliance. Students who join the 50-hour course in NYC will have the option to upgrade to the full 85-hour RPYT course.
What you'll experience during the training:
Prenatal Yoga:
Understanding the changing body throughout pregnancy
Trimester-by-trimester modifications
Asana, alignment & safe sequencing
Common pregnancy discomforts and how to modify for them
Health concerns, precautions & safety
Pranayama & meditation for pregnancy
Teaching pregnant students in group classes
Real-life situations you may encounter as a teacher
Postnatal Yoga:
Understanding the postpartum recovery journey
When and how to safely return to yoga after birth
Postnatal anatomy and recovery
Building postnatal classes
Mom & Baby Yoga
Pranayama, meditation & movement for new mothers
Sample sequences and teaching ideas
And most importantly — practice teaching.
You'll have the opportunity to teach prenatal and postnatal yoga during the weekend, receive feedback, and learn from the other teachers in the room.
Location: New York City, NY
Dates: October 16-18 2026
Tentative schedule:
Friday 3:00pm-6:00pm
Saturday 9am-6pm
Sunday 9am-5pm
Feedback from past students:
Our course covers Prenatal, Postnatal and Mom & Baby Yoga!
Learn how to support women during and after their pregnancy, alone or with their baby!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I did my RPYT with Lauren, Island Prenatal Yoga in 2020. We got a well prepared manual with a wide range of important information. This includes Pranayama, Meditation, Asanas, Anatomy, Sequences, Teaching skills etc. and I loved every part of it. All the videos and online lectures were great to get more deep into the topic. Lauren is a lovely teacher with knowledge, a good spirit, a big heart and it is possible to ask her questions anytime. I am so happy that I chose Island Prenatal Yoga as my teaching school for my next step in my yoga journey and say THANK YOU for having me.”
-Theresa, 85-hour RPYT Student
Syllabus
Prenatal Yoga
Anatomy
Teaching Prenatal Yoga
Asana in Prenatal Yoga
Trimester Asana Guide
FAQ Yoga & Pregnancy
Marketing
Ayurveda
Introduction to Yoga & Pregnancy
Benefits of Practicing Prenatal Yoga
Pranayama & Meditation
Breakdown of trimesters
Yoga for each trimester
Common pregnancy discomforts
Health concerns & precautions
Baby Positioning
Postnatal Yoga
Preparing to Teach Postnatal Yoga,
Class Structure,
Recommended Poses in Postnatal Yoga Mom (or dad) & Baby Yoga,
Baby Engagement,
Sample Sequences broken down by timeline,
Marketing
Introduction to Postnatal Yoga,
The Healing Journey for the Mother Returning to Yoga,
Precautions,
Benefits of postnatal yoga,
Postnatal Pranayama & Meditation,
Anatomy,
Postnatal Recovery Timeline,
The first 6 weeks at home guide,
Feedback from students:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The 85 hour Prenatal and Postnatal teacher training was wonderful! Lauren is a great communicator and extremely supportive. The training prepared me with the knowledge and confidence to teach prenatal, postnatal for moms, and postnatal for mom and baby classes. I am so glad I came across this training and would highly recommend it to others who would like to teach or even just learn a little more about prenatal and postnatal yoga practices and safety." -Dani, 85-hour RPYT student
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Lauren provides a wealth of information on pre & postnatal yoga in a very organized matter! She is always approachable, kind & responds very quickly to any questions you may have. After taking her course I feel confident in my ability to safely teach yoga to pregnant & postpartum women!" -Michelle, 85-hour RPYT student
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Lauren is an amazing teacher! It was a pleasure to run the course online with her. The course allowed to gain basic knowledge about pregnancy and postpartum period and how you can use yoga to help yourself on various levels. Lauren has created an amazing community for teachers and students to exchange experiences. Hopefully someday there will be an opportunity to practice with Lauren in person <3” –Sonia, 85-hour RPYT Student
Upcoming Dates: October 16-18, 2026
Meet Your Teacher:
Lead Teacher: Lauren Prindiville
Lauren is a registered RPYT and E-RYT 500+ hours. She is the founder of the school, Island Prenatal Yoga which is a registered Prenatal Yoga School via Yoga Alliance. She has been teaching Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga for the last 9 years, and offering this training in Bali and online for the last 9 years! After experiencing pregnancy and postpartum herself in 2024, she is more passionate than ever to share this training with you.
FAQs
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Before the in-person YTT, you’ll gain access to the full 50‑hour Prenatal & Postnatal online training, including video lessons, the manuals, class templates, and downloadable resources, so you can get started learning on your own time before we meet. I’ll give you a clear checklist of exactly which modules to complete so you arrive in NYC ready for the YTT. Then, we come together for a focused 3 day in‑person intensive. You will complete your certification requirements over the 3 day YTT so you leave feeling confident and ready to offer prenatal and postnatal classes in your own community!
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Yes, this YTT is registered with 50-hours of Continuing Education via Yoga Alliance.
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No, this course is open to yoga teachers, midwives, doulas, pilates instructors, etc.- anyone interested in learning more about Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga. A knowledge of basic yoga asanas and their names is recommended.
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October 16-18, 2026
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Yes, if you join the 50- hour course in person, you can choose to “upgrade” to the 85-hour course with our school if you’d like to go further with Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga and have the RPYT status via Yoga Alliance. There is an upgrade fee and additional assignments to complete.
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Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion including the Yoga Alliance logo, the YACEP logo, the course title and hours completed, and my signature as the instructor.
Schedule:
October 16-18, 2026 Tentative schedule:
Friday 3:00pm-6:00pm
Saturday 9am-6pm
Sunday 9am-5pm
Pricing:
* There are a very limited amount of spots available for this YTT! Make sure to sign up to reserve your spot! *
Investment: $849 USD
** ONLY TWO SPOTS REMAINING **
Get in touch.
Still have a question?
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or
contact me at islandprenatalyoga@gmail.com
:) Lauren