40hr prenatal yoga teacher TRAINING

Friday 20th - Sunday 22nd February 2026

Are you a soon-to-be mamma, Yoga Teacher, or someone who wants to learn more about the prenatal body? This course if for you!

Our Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training is great if you’re:

  • a Yoga Teacher who wants to know and understand more about the pregnancy and the prenatal body

  • a Yoga Teacher who wants to start offering specific “prenatal yoga” or “pregnancy-friendly yoga”

  • a Yoga Teacher who wants/needs to be insured for teaching pregnant women in your classes

  • a soon-to-be mamma who wants to learn more about movement/yoga in pregnancy

  • a soon-to-be mamma who practises yoga and wants to learn more about how to adapt their practice in pregnancy.

This training is designed to help you make yoga accessible, supportive and uplifting for pregnant women. You’ll have everything you need to create classes where mums feel empowered, cared for, and connected during this incredible time in their lives.

What you’ll learn:

  • Anatomy and physiology: Understand the physical and physiological changes during pregnancy.

  • Safe practices: Learn how to safely adapt yoga poses (asanas) for each trimester, including modifications and the use of props.

  • Breathwork and relaxation: Explore appropriate pranayama (breath practices), meditation, and relaxation techniques to support the expectant mother.

  • Sequencing and class structure: Develop skills to create safe, comprehensive, and empowering class sequences.

  • Mental and emotional support: Learn how yoga can help reduce stress, anxiety, and prepare for labour.

  • Business of teaching prenatal and pregnancy-friendly yoga.

Location:
Wellness Space, Unit 35 Wearfield, Sunderland, SR5 2TA. Check out some local info here.

Course format

The training takes place in-person over 3 consecutive days at Wellness Space in Sunderland.
Friday 20th - Sunday 22nd February
Friday 9-7pm
Saturday 9-7pm
Sunday 9-7pm

Another 12 hours will then be offered in the form of online classes, content, reading and assignments to be completed after the training.

Total training hours = 40.

About the teachers:
Led by two experienced yoga teachers (and mammas) who will both bring deep knowledge, passion, and years of practice to support your training.

CLAIRE LORMOR

Claire Lormor is the founder of Wellness Space and the lead teacher for this 40hr Prenatal YTT. 

A registered Senior Teacher with over 4000 hours of yoga teaching and training, a degree in Physiology from The University of Manchester, a prior four-year career as an English Language Teacher and a mamma of two, Claire brings a rare depth of knowledge and expertise. 

As a certified 85hr Pre and Post natal Yoga Teacher, Claire is committed to helping you learn and understand the wonderful process that is pregnancy, common conditions that may arise on the path and how we need to modify movements throughout this beautiful time.

Her background in education shines through when she delivers a training or workshop; and not only is she passionate about yoga, but truly gifted at teaching it. She blends anatomical insight, breath awareness, and mindful movement in a way that feels both empowering and personal.

While creating a sense of community and a supportive space where you feel seen, heard, and inspired, Claire delivers thoughtful, creative, and engaging training experiences and she'd love for you to let her guide you through this training.

NATASHA MCMANUS

With over 10 years of experience in the NHS, Natasha is a Physiotherapist with a specialist interest in pelvic and women’s health.

Natasha also runs her own private practice, Circle Physiotherapy, based in Castle Eden, where she supports women through all stages of life with a focus on restoring strength, function, and confidence. In her work she combines deep clinical expertise with a compassionate, patient-centred approach.

Currently in the final year of her Advanced Practice Master’s, Natasha is expanding her skills to an advanced clinical level, spending dedicated time within obstetric and gynaecological services. This specialist training has significantly deepened her understanding of complex pelvic health conditions.

In addition to her physiotherapy work, Natasha is a qualified Yoga Teacher and a firm advocate for movement, exercise, and healthy living. As a mother of three daughters, her passion for women’s health is both professional and personal.

Natasha will be delivering lectures on anatomy, physiology and pelvic health.

Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites for this course. You do not need to have practised yoga before or be a Yoga teacher to attend this training. However, you do need to be able to practice the pregnancy classes during the course.

Accreditation:
This course will be certified by Yoga Alliance Professionals.

What does ‘accreditation’ mean for you if you’re a Yoga Teacher?

Accreditation ensures successful students who also have a 200hr YTT can call their classes “prenatal yoga” or “pregnancy-friendly yoga” and be covered by insurance. Plus it counts towards your yoga teacher CPD hours.

End of course Assessment:
In our 40hr Prenatal YTT program, you’ll be assessed in several ways to ensure you've developed the skills, knowledge, and understanding to be be a Prenatal Yoga Teacher.

1. Practical teaching assessment. You will be asked to record a short 20-30 minute class, which can be recorded from your own home, and submit the recording.

2. Verbal assessments. We will have small quizzes and exams which will test your knowledge (in a group setting) in subjects like anatomy, asana, common conditions etc.

3. Written assessments. There will be one written assessment to be completed after the course and submitted.

4. Participation and attitude. Your engagement during sessions, punctuality, respect for others, and ability to work collaboratively are often considered part of your overall assessment.


Application procedure:
If you wish to apply to join our 40hr Prenatal YTT, please fill out an application form at the bottom of this page.


Price:

  • Early early bird before 1st December 2025: £350

  • Early bird before 1st January 2026: £400

  • Regular price after 1st January 2026: £450

A £200 deposit will be required upon registration. Please note your space isn’t confirmed until your deposit has been made.

The next payment of £100 is due before 1st January.
The remainder of the fee is then required before 1st February 2026.

If you book after 1st January, a £200 deposit and the 1st payment of £100 is to be made upon booking.
If you book after 1st February, the whole payment is to be made upon booking.

All payments can be paid via bank transfer or cash to Wellness Space.


Cancellation policy:

Once each payment has been made, it is non-refundable under all circumstances. We do however allow you to pass your space onto someone else if you are unable to make the course. When you apply for the course you have to acknowledge that you have read, understood and will respect our cancellation policy.


What’s not included:
Books / reading material.
Transport to and from Wellness Space.
Food over the time of the course.
Accommodation over the duration of the training.


Other FAQs:
Can I attend if I am not a Yoga Teacher? Absolutely. People attend Prenatal YTTs for a variety of reasons: for personal growth, self-discovery, or to learn more about their own pregnancy.

Can I attend if I don’t plan on teaching pregnancy or prenatal yoga after? Absolutely.

Will I be insured to teach yoga to pregnant people after the course? Yes. Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll be about to offer “prenatal yoga” or “pregnancy-friendly yoga” classes and be covered by insurance.

Do I need to be good at yoga to join? No. It isn’t necessary that you have pracised yog before. However, you do need to have a certain level of fitness to be able to practice the pregnancy classes during the course.

Why is some of the course in-person and some online? The structured setting and energetic experience of in-person training in a shared space helps you stay focused, accountable and fully engaged in the learning journey. It gives the opportunity for real-time feedback, and offers a deeply immersive learning environment that online formats can’t fully replicate. It also fosters strong connections with other students, creating a supportive community and enhancing your confidence through live practice teaching.

And the online section of the course gives you flexibility to complete some aspects of the course that are better done in your own time in your own pace, from the comfort of your own home. It respects that we all learn in different ways and at different speeds.

Do I need any yoga equipment? Mats and yoga props are available for use at Wellness Space studio free of charge, however it is always recommended to have your own yoga mat for hygiene and sanitary reasons.

 

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