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Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training
Learn the art and science of teaching prenatal yoga with Jane Austin
Mama Tree Live : Level 1
Oct 7 + 8, Nov 5 + Dec 3, 2023 (+ 1 home study day)
(3 Weekends : 5 Days)
Join Jane Austin + Guest Experts LIVE on Zoom over 3 weekends in the Fall in this Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training. Learn how to teach yoga to expecting pregnant people in all stages of pregnancy and throughout the early stages of postpartum. We will explore yoga as a tool in preparation for not only childbirth, but for parenthood!
Mama Tree Live : Level 2
Next Dates To Be Announced!
Late Fall/Early Winter 2023
Continue your studies with Jane Austin + Guest Experts LIVE on Zoom in this Level 2 Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training. This training is designed for those who are looking to further explore the art of teaching pre and postnatal yoga and get their Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher (RPYT) certification from Yoga Alliance.
Mama Tree In-Person : Level 1
In-Person Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training!
Spring 2024 Dates TBD
Join Jane + Guest Experts for this 5-day Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training in-person immersion in San Francisco. Learn how to teach yoga to expecting pregnant people in all stages of pregnancy and throughout the early stages of postpartum. We will explore yoga as a tool in preparation for not only childbirth, but for parenthood!
Online Prenatal Yoga Live Teacher Training
Fall 2023 Dates (LIVE Online Course)
October 7 & 8, November 5 + December 3
(plus one home study day)
Jane Austin’s signature Mama Tree Prenatal Yoga Teacher Trainings offers a comprehensive study in the art and science of teaching yoga for mamas and pregnant folks at all stages of pregnancy, birth and beyond.
Training will include
This 45-hour comprehensive prenatal yoga teacher training is for yoga teachers, midwives, doulas and other health professionals who are interested in teaching yoga to expecting parents. All participants must have completed a 200-hour basic teacher training or at least three years of yoga practice. All participants must have a working knowledge of basic alignment principles.
You will learn how to teach yoga to expecting parents in all stages of pregnancy and throughout the early stages of postpartum. We will explore yoga as a tool in preparation for not only childbirth, but for being a parent!
Mama Tree is a certified Yoga Alliance prenatal yoga school.
All participants will receive a copy of Prenatal Yoga with Jane Austin video (digital streaming access) as well as a training manual. As part of this course, students will be able to drop into and observe any of Jane’s Prenatal + Postnatal & Baby Yoga classes from October – December and ask Jane questions after the class.
A certificate of completion will be awarded upon completion of the 45-hour training, successful completion of take home exam and book report. This training qualifies as continuing education if you are registered with Yoga Alliance OR hours can be applied to registered prenatal yoga teacher designation (RPYT) with Yoga Alliance.
What we will learn
- Anatomy and physiology of pregnancy
- The benefits of yoga for pregnancy and childbirth
- Sequencing a prenatal class
- Postures to aid common discomforts of pregnancy
- Contraindication for practice
- Appropriate pranayama (breath) practices
- Psychology of pregnancy and birth
- Prenatal bonding
- Physiology of childbirth
- Yoga for labor
- Cultural attitudes about birth
- Medical and holistic models of care
- Birth choices/empowered birth
- Resource building
- Nutrition/natural remedies for pregnancy and beyond
+++ Bonus Material: The benefits of yoga for postpartum + postpartum sequencing, baby yoga, postpartum issues and the 4th trimester..
Level 1 Schedule
NOTE – All sessions will be recorded if you cannot attend LIVE, although we HIGHLY RECOMMEND attending every session LIVE if possible. This training is very interactive, and there are opportunities to directly interact with Jane and all of the guest teachers which is simply not as possible if you only watch the recordings.
You will receive all details to join upon registration.
New Format : 3 Weekends (5 Days)!
October 7th & 8th, November 5th + December 3rd
Saturday + Sunday | 9am – 5pm PT
Two Sundays | 9am – 6pm PT
(plus a daily one hour wellness break)
This training also includes one home study day with Prenatal + Postnatal Yoga class observations, plus on-demand videos to review and resources. This home study day must be complete by the third LIVE session.
+ All participants are invited to drop into any of Jane’s prenatal or postnatal & baby yoga classes online during the 3-month training period with time for Q&A after each class.
“Jane Austin taught us how to create an environment where pregnant women feel safe, heard, and supported. I’d recommend this training to every yoga teacher”
– Ryann Summers, Yoga Teacher
Keepin’ It Real
Mama Tree Grads
“This training is so much more than the practice of yoga.”
“It touches on the complexities of being a parent and a mother during an incredibly tender and transformative time, and the ways in which we get to bear witness and hold space for it all. If you want to learn prenatal yoga poses and not be changed as a human, this training isn’t for you.”
“Highlyrecommended”
“Jane is a powerhouse of knowledge and energies in the birth world, and ingeneral”
“Jane’s mama tree level 1 training was challenging, thought-provoking, engaging, and satisfying.”
“The hours passed by so quickly as we practiced yoga and learned from jane, incredible guest speakers, and from one another. i wasn’t ready for the week to end…
I particularly appreciated the virtual format in this season of my life: i was able to attend all sessions from home with my 3-month old (breastfeeding) newborn at my side!”
“The guest speakers were phenomenal and added another crucial dimension to the experience.”
“Jane does an incredible job of presenting this material in an approachable and fun way, not to mention with a humor that had me laughing for 5 straight days.”
“The 5-day training was an absolutely incredible exchange of energy and being connected.”
“The level of expertise was vast. Jane’s skillful knack of teaching and leading by example helped me to learn more than I would think possible in this time frame.”
“There is nothing better than training under someone who is a master of their craft, and Jane Austin is that for prenatal yoga."
“The laughter and tears flowed freely throughout the training, and I’m feeling much more confident in my understanding of both pregnancy and yoga.”
“Jane’s Mama Tree Training will help you prepare for that day”
“Jane Austin’s training was an incredible experience.”
“She and her guest speakers contain a wealth of knowledge, and I feel grateful to have participated in this training. The information that was shared has already been oh-so-helpful in my yoga teacher and motherhood journey”
“This is a training like no other; what a special experience I am so grateful to have had.
“Jane’s sense of humor combined with an open and accepting heart made this one of my favorite trainings ever!”
“I learned so much”
“I would highly recommend it to any yoga teacher who wants to teach yoga to pregnant or post partum mamas. The BEST!
“I feel grounded and ready to hold space for my patients and to offer them tools of self learning and yoga for their pregnancy journeys.”
“As a medical student going into family medicine and planning to work with birthing people, this training was a powerful shift in perspective on how to center the birthing person, the community around them, and how to honor the sacredness of birth.”
“I feel empowered and want to keep learning.”
“Jane’s style of teaching is so refreshing and organic.”
“All of the guest teachers were wonderful.”
“They brought such a well of knowledge from their fields. It really enriches the training.”
“I had amazing experience with Jane in prenatal and postnatal classes in person and online, and in the teachers training too. I love her approach and the community she builds!”
“Highlyrecommended”
“Jane is a powerhouse of knowledge and energies in the birth world, and ingeneral”
“Jane’s mama tree level 1 training was challenging, thought-provoking, engaging, and satisfying.”
“The hours passed by so quickly as we practiced yoga and learned from jane, incredible guest speakers, and from one another. i wasn’t ready for the week to end…
I particularly appreciated the virtual format in this season of my life: i was able to attend all sessions from home with my 3-month old (breastfeeding) newborn at my side!”
“The guest speakers were phenomenal and added another crucial dimension to the experience.”
“Jane does an incredible job of presenting this material in an approachable and fun way, not to mention with a humor that had me laughing for 5 straight days.”
“I gained a renewed passion for women’s health as well as a deep confidence in my own ability to transition through motherhood.”
“Jane’s Mama Tree Training will help you prepare for that day”
“Jane Austin’s training was an incredible experience.”
“She and her guest speakers contain a wealth of knowledge, and I feel grateful to have participated in this training. The information that was shared has already been oh-so-helpful in my yoga teacher and motherhood journey”
“This is a training like no other; what a special experience I am so grateful to have had.
“I learned so much”
“I would highly recommend it to any yoga teacher who wants to teach yoga to pregnant or post partum mamas. The BEST!
“I feel empowered and want to keep learning.”
“Jane’s style of teaching is so refreshing and organic.”
“I had amazing experience with Jane in prenatal and postnatal classes in person and online, and in the teachers training too. I love her approach and the community she builds!”
Advanced Prenatal Yoga Live Teacher Training
2023 Dates Coming Soon!
Take Mama Tree to the next level with our Level 2 Training. This training is designed for those who are looking to further explore the art of teaching pre and postnatal yoga.
This Mama Tree Level 2 Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training is appropriate for those who have completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training and Mama Tree Level One.
Training will include
You will be invited to dive deeper into yourself to discover your authentic voice as a teacher.
Upon successful completion of both Level One and Two Mama Tree Teacher Trainings, students will be eligible to apply 90 hours toward a Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher (RPYT) designation with the Yoga Alliance.
This training also features guest teacher: Charisse Balance on pelvic floor function, as well as Kari Marble on infant development and baby yoga + more.
What we will learn
- Improving teaching skills/finding your authentic voice
- Sequencing prenatal classes
- Understanding the role of a teacher
- Working with advanced students/modification
- Advanced prenatal + restorative yoga
- Life in the womb: understanding fetal development
- Pathologies of pregnancy: yoga therapeutic and alternative healing options
- Birth choices/empowered birth
- Yoga for labor, partner yoga and massage
- Infant massage and developmental movement of babies
+++ BONUS Material: Sequencing for postnatal classes, Advanced sequencing for postnatal classes and the 4th trimester.
Level 2 Schedule
NOTE – All sessions will be recorded if you cannot attend LIVE, although we HIGHLY RECOMMEND attending every session LIVE if possible. This training is very interactive, and there are opportunities to directly interact with Jane and all of the guest teachers which is simply not as possible if you only watch the recordings.
You will receive all details to join upon registration.
5 Day Immersion LIVE + Online
Wednesday – Sunday
9am – 6pm
(plus a daily one hour wellness break)
“Jane is incredible. She has a wealth of knowledge in her field and creates a welcoming learning environment for trainees to grow and connect together. I’ve built confidence in teaching prenatal yoga as well as for my other yoga classes! ”
– Emily Cyan Smith
Mama Tree Level 1 (In-Person)
Join us in Jane Austin’s signature Mama Tree Level 1 Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training returning In-Person in San Francisco! This training offers a comprehensive study in the art and science of teaching yoga for mamas and pregnant folks at all stages of pregnancy, birth and beyond.
Training will include
This 45-hour comprehensive prenatal yoga teacher training is for yoga teachers, midwives, doulas and other health professionals who are interested in teaching yoga to expecting parents. All participants must have completed a 200-hour basic teacher training or at least three years of yoga practice. All participants must have a working knowledge of basic alignment principles.
You will learn how to teach yoga to expecting parents in all stages of pregnancy and throughout the early stages of postpartum. We will explore yoga as a tool in preparation for not only childbirth, but for being a parent!
Mama Tree is a certified Yoga Alliance prenatal yoga school.
All participants will receive a copy of Prenatal Yoga with Jane Austin video (digital streaming access) as well as a training manual.
A certificate of completion will be awarded upon completion of the 45-hour training, successful completion of take home exam and book report. This training qualifies as continuing education if you are registered with Yoga Alliance OR hours can be applied to registered prenatal yoga teacher designation (RPYT) with Yoga Alliance.
What we will learn
- Anatomy and physiology of pregnancy
- The benefits of yoga for pregnancy and childbirth
- Sequencing a prenatal class
- Postures to aid common discomforts of pregnancy
- Contraindication for practice
- Appropriate pranayama (breath) practices
- Psychology of pregnancy and birth
- Prenatal bonding
- Physiology of childbirth
- Yoga for labor
- Cultural attitudes about birth
- Medical and holistic models of care
- Birth choices/empowered birth
- Resource building
- Nutrition/natural remedies for pregnancy and beyond
+++ Bonus Material: The benefits of yoga for postpartum + postpartum sequencing, baby yoga, postpartum issues and the 4th trimester.
In-Person Schedule
NOTE – This training will take place in San Francisco at Yoga Flow (at both the Ocean + Noe Valley locations), and your attendance is required. If you are not able to attend a session please make sure to discuss this with Jane before signing up for this training.
Spring 2024 Dates Coming Soon :
Wednesday – Friday
9am – 5pm PT
+ Saturday – Sunday
11am – 7pm PT
(plus a daily one hour wellness break)
This training also includes Prenatal + Postnatal Yoga class observations, plus on-demand videos to review and resources.
You will receive all details to join upon registration and you will have access to a digital binder and supplemental content in addition to the LIVE sessions.
Registration Opens Soon!
“Jane’s program is the best of the best.”
” She brings so much experience and knowledge about caring for the mama and babe before and after the birthing experience.”
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Mama Tree Live Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training
Mama Tree Live : Level 1
Online Prenatal Yoga
Live Teacher Training
Join Jane Austin + Guest Experts LIVE on Zoom over 3 weekends in this Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training. Learn how to teach yoga to expecting pregnant people in all stages of pregnancy and throughout the early stages of postpartum. We will explore yoga as a tool in preparation for not only childbirth, but for parenthood!
LIVE Training on Zoom : October 7&8, November 5 + December 3
Mama Tree Live : Level 2
Advanced Online Live PrenatalYoga Teacher Training
Continue your studies with Jane Austin + Guest Experts LIVE on Zoom over 3 weekends in this Level 2 Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training. This training is designed for those who are looking to further explore the art of teaching pre and postnatal yoga and get their Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher (RPYT) certification from Yoga Alliance.
Fall 2023 Dates Coming Soon!
Mama Tree Level 1 : in SF!
Mama Tree
Level 1 : In-Person
Join us in Jane Austin’s signature Mama Tree Level 1 Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training In-Person in San Francisco! This training offers a comprehensive study in the art and science of teaching yoga for mamas and pregnant folks at all stages of pregnancy, birth and beyond.
In-Person Training in SF : Dates Coming Soon!
