85-Hour Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India

This is an 85-hour intensive teacher training, meeting once a month at Gurukul Yogashala in Rishikesh, India. The course covers everything from the physical practice of yoga in each trimester to the philosophy behind prenatal care. You'll learn asanas for each stage of pregnancy, how to adjust them safely, breathwork techniques for calming the mind and preparing for childbirth, meditation and yoga nidra to bond with your baby, and the traditional teachings of the Garbha-Upanishad. You'll also study the anatomy and physiology of pregnancy, hormonal changes, and how to support fertility.

What makes this course different is the traditional approach. Gurukul Yogashala follows the ancient guru-shishya model, where you live and learn with your teachers, creating a close-knit, family-like atmosphere. The teachers are not just qualified on paper—they've lived and practiced yoga here. Yogi Arvind Negi, the lead teacher, is a lifelong yogi from Rishikesh, and there's a whole team of specialists: Dr. Nishant for Ayurveda, Atharva Deo for Vedic philosophy, Ashu for Hatha alignment, and others who bring decades of experience. You'll also get a complimentary Ayurveda consultation and a therapeutic massage during the course.

The location adds a lot too. Rishikesh is a sacred city, and the ashram sits on the banks of the Ganges with the Himalayas behind it. The schedule is full but allows for rest, and there's a day off each week to explore. The food is sattvic, vegetarian, and gluten-free, cooked fresh three times a day. It's a short, intense week that's designed to give you what you need to start teaching, with the support and connections to keep learning after you leave.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation - 3 daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - 1 afternoon tea and snack - RPYT Yoga Alliance Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training Certificate - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama classes - Pre and post retreat support from our team - Professional event photos - Luggage storage - Wi-Fi connection - 24/7 purified RO water - Course manual - Certificate upon successful completion - School t-shirt/tote bag/cleansing kit - Yoga mats, blocks, straps, and bolsters - Welcome drink - Evening activities/kirtan/movie night

What's not included

- Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional treatments - Additional activities not in the itinerary - Transportation services - Bank charges (5.5% for credit/debit card payments) - Towels, toilet paper, soap, and other personal care items