Course Description

Looking for some easy to follow and safe prenatal yoga to do at home?  These practices include safety modifications and instructions for women with discomforts as well as different levels of ability.  The yoga practices are the same as in the next level course - Yoga Active Birthing Skills. For a full empowering childbirth education programme please check out Skillful Birth which combines all previous courses.

The yoga postures will help to release stress and tension from your body and mind during pregnancy.  They will also gently prepare you for Active birthing positions.

If you would like to learn more about birthing skills then consider the 2nd level course Yoga Active Birthing Skills

Enjoy your practices! 

Yoga teacher specialising in Childbirth Educator, Pre and Post Natal Yoga Teacher

Julia Willoughby

Julia Willoughby is passionate about supporting women and their partners through this special time of their lives and helping them to feel confident and positive about their journey.  She has been working with pregnant women for three decades and teaching yoga for more than 20 years. She is trained in Childbirth Education, general yoga and pre and post natal yoga and is a senior teacher for the International Yoga Teachers Association (IYTA) Post Graduate Certificate in Pre & Post Natal Yoga.  More About Julia 

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Welcome and Getting Started

    • Safety Guidelines

    • Equipment You Need

    • Basic breathing/Sitting Well

    • How to Lie for Relaxation

    • Toning your Core Muscles

    • How to Navigate Online Course
  • 2

    1 Breath and Flow

    • Yoga Session | Video 20mins

    • Trust your body Relaxation
  • 3

    2 Freedom and Movement

    • Yoga Session | Video 30mins
  • 4

    3 Mindfulness and Focus

    • Yoga Session | Video 29mins

    • Mindfulness Practice | Audio 11mins
  • 5

    4 Wisdom and Knowledge

    • Yoga Session | Video 23mins
  • 6

    5 Trust and Surrender

    • Yoga Session | Video 41mins
  • 7

    6 Strength and Flexibility

    • Yoga Session | Video 32mins