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Pregnancy 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.

• Are there any regulations around teaching pregnancy yoga?

  At present there are no national standards or requirements to be able to teach pregnancy 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 recognised yoga teacher training course such as the Yogacampus Teacher Training Diploma.

• 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.

• Does the course allow me to teach pregnancy 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.

• What is the difference between the Yogacampus Pregnancy Training Course and a BWY Pregnancy Module?

  There are a number of different trainers providing British Wheel of Yoga (BWY) accredited modules in pregnancy yoga; each trainer’s approach is slightly different and, although they are all the same length, there is no single central syllabus. However, there are a number of agreed topics, such as anatomy and physiology and safety guidelines which all these trainers include. The Yogacampus Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training is tutored by Uma Dinsmore-Tuli, and offers the same training course as a BWY accredited module, using the same manual, and covering the same topics. The only difference between the course offered by Yogacampus and the course offered by Uma as a BWY Module are practical distinctions in the way the course is run: for BWY accreditation the course has to be spread over six months, there is a limit on student numbers of 16, and everyone on it has to join the BWY as a member, register as a student with the BWY for the duration of course, and arrange for an approved assessor to come and assess their teaching after the course is finished in order to get the BWY certificate.

  When the same course is offered as a Yogacampus module there is more flexibility, so, for example, the course can be scheduled within a shorter time than the 6 months required by BWY, there can be more than 16 people in the group, and the teaching skills can be assessed within the hours of the course rather than after it has finished. This does mean that the overall course costs tend to be cheaper as there are no additional fees to join BWY or to have a separate assessment. Other than these practical distinctions there are no differences between the pregnancy yoga courses offered by Uma as BWY certified modules and the Yogacampus Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Trainings.

• Can I attend 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. If you are pregnant at the time of applying for the course, or if you have babies or young children who are breastfeeding, your application is particularly warmly welcomed. The presence of pregnant and breastfeeding students on the course creates an especially nurturing learning environment, which can be enjoyed by all students. Please be aware that if you are pregnant, become pregnant during the course, or if you are bringing your baby or a child on course days to breastfeed, you may need to make special arrangements to ensure you can complete all parts of the course; such special arrangements may include arranging babysitting support during the more theoretical parts of the course. Whilst these arrangements will be your responsibility, please do tell us about any possible special arrangements at the time of application so that we may inform the course teacher.

• Can I bring my child to the course?

  Babes in arms and breastfeeding older babies are welcome on the Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training course. 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.

• 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.

• I live outside London, 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 accommodations have not been reviewed by Yogacampus.