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Mother and Baby Yoga Teacher Training

• Is there an age limit (minimum or maximum)?

  We cannot take students under the age of 18; we have no maximum age limit and welcome applications from mature students.

• After the course am I insured to teach?

  Normal yoga teaching insurance does not usually insure you to teach this specialist area but additional cover is readily available once you have a recognised qualification such as this one.

• How much preparation and homework is there?

  The course does include initial preparatory work and homework; please see the course prospectus for full details. We do however aim to keep course work to a manageable amount.

• If I have to cancel, do I get my money back?

  You may cancel up to 30 days before the course start date. If you wish to cancel within 30 days of the start date there will be no refund, however it may be possible to transfer your booking to another applicant if there is a waiting list for this course. A £25 administration fee is payable in both instances.

• What if I miss all or part of the course?

  By booking onto a course you are committing to attend all course hours on specific course days. If you should miss all or part of the course you will not receive a certificate of completion or the opportunity to complete the course at another time. Full or part refunds are not offered in the case of missed days. Should you wish to complete the course you will need to reapply and rebook for another course date and attend all course hours.

• Do I already have to be teaching yoga to apply?

  It is not essential, but it is preferred as you will be required to teach as part of the course. If you are not a teacher or trainee teacher you will need to explain on your application form why you think you are qualified to attend the training course and the course tutor will evaluate this before deciding if we can accept you.

• Can I do the course while I am pregnant?

  This course is often particularly relevant and beneficial to pregnant yoga teachers or to yoga teachers with young children. Please be aware that if you are or become pregnant during the course you do need to ensure you can complete all parts of the course in order to receive certification.

• I live a long way from the venue, can you help me make accommodation arrangements?

  We do not make arrangements for accommodation; we do however offer accommodation lists. Please refer to the course venue details for accommodation suggestions. It is important to note that these suggestions are by no means exhaustive and that the accommodation has not been reviewed by Yogacampus.

• Are there any regulations around teaching mother and baby yoga?

  At present there are no national standards or requirements to be able to teach family yoga classes and we are not aware of any current discussions to change this. However you will normally require additional insurance cover to teach this specialist area which is readily available as long as you have completed a recognized course such as Yogacampus’ Mother and Baby Yoga Teacher Training. A basic understanding of child protection policy is covered on the course, and we provide help and guidance with the process of applying for a disclosure. Even though the course trains you to teach yoga to family groups (rather than to children without their parents present), we still recommend that you complete an application for an enhanced disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB).

• Does the course allow me to teach family yoga elsewhere in the world?

  Yes, unless the country in which you plan to teach has any additional requirements which you need to satisfy. It is also advisable to check that your insurance will cover you to teach in the relevant country.

• Can I bring my child to the course?

  Babes in arms and breastfeeding older babies are welcome on the Mother and Baby Yoga Teacher Training course, especially in the practical sessions and class demonstrations when they are indeed an asset. Please however be aware that combining mothering and studying in a learning environment can be particularly challenging and that you will asking a lot of yourself. If this is your choice, then we strongly recommend that you arrange a helper who can mind your baby when you need to give full attention to the more theoretical aspects of the course.

  Note from Uma Dinsmore Tuli on babies and toddlers :

  Please be assured that you would not need to leave your baby behind. The whole point of the course is that it is integrated mother and baby yoga and so we nearly always have quite a few babies and toddlers with us on the course at least for part of the time. I walk my talk. I would not dream of running courses for integrating mothers and babies together in yoga if I was unable to model that possibility and joy to the students on the training . I teach by example, not by just giving out theoretical information but by showing how these integrations can realistically be achieved in all yoga contexts, including teacher training. The presence of the babies on the course is always a blessing. It is also a demanding journey of spiritual and personal growth for the mothers who bring their children along, and I honour and support any woman who makes the decision to bring her baby to the course (either for part of whole of the training). It is asking a lot of yourself to be a student and a mother at the same time, but with appropriate support it is entirely possible. Most of the teachers who have brought babies and toddlers with them to the course have in the past put in place some sort of childcare support close by the venue to help with the babies some of the time, (usually afternoons) but the morning sessions are practical and the babies are involved in the demonstration classes. So please know you are welcome to bring your baby with you.