Vinyasa Yoga Academy
Some teachers know poses. Prenatal yoga teachers know what a woman's body is going through — and exactly how to help.
The Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh (85 hours) at Vinyasa Yoga Academy is a 5-day, Yoga Alliance USA-registered RPYT programme and your dedicated pathway to becoming a globally recognised Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher (RPYT).
Through a well-structured learning experience in the spiritual heart of Rishikesh, this specialised training equips you with the knowledge, care, and practical skills to safely support pregnant women through one of the most beautiful and life-changing journeys of their lives. Every subject is taught by an ERYT-certified teacher with over 10 years of teaching experience.
Under the guidance of Yogi Vishnu Panigrahi, Vinyasa Yoga Academy has trained hundreds of prenatal yoga teachers from across the world. Our students now teach in studios, hospitals, and wellness centres in more than 60 countries.
Who is this for: This course welcomes both pregnant women who want to continue their yoga practice safely through pregnancy, and anyone who wants to learn how to teach prenatal yoga to expectant mothers. If you are pregnant, you are warmly invited to join for your own practice now — and you can go on to teach prenatal yoga later as well.
Understanding Prenatal Yoga
Prenatal yoga is a specialised form of yoga designed entirely around the pregnant body, its changing needs, its limits, and its remarkable capacity to adapt.
It brings together gentle movement, carefully chosen postures, breathwork, and relaxation techniques that help the body navigate the physical and emotional demands of each month.
A Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training goes well beyond learning a handful of modified poses. You develop a thorough understanding of what pregnancy does to the body, which practices are safe at each stage, and how to hold space for women who are navigating the most profound transition of their lives.
Regular prenatal yoga practice has been shown to ease lower back pain, reduce anxiety, improve sleep quality, and prepare the body for labour. It also creates a sense of support and certainty at a time when many expectant mothers feel exhausted and uncertain.
Course Structure
The 85-hour curriculum at Vinyasa Yoga Academy Rishikesh is structured to deliver each hour through a focused combination of live teaching, guided practice, and self-study — all within your 5 intensive days on campus in Rishikesh.
Your mornings begin with gentle prenatal asana practice, followed by pranayama and meditation rooted in the safety principles of prenatal yoga. From mid-morning through the afternoon, sessions cover prenatal anatomy, teaching methodology, yoga therapy for pregnancy, trimester-by-trimester sequencing, and postnatal recovery. Each day ends with a reflection or group teaching practice.
Our Milestones
Celebrating Our Journey Through Remarkable Achievements.
Inclusions and Requirements
Your 85-Hour Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh at Vinyasa Yoga Academy is fully residential and all-inclusive. The course fee covers your accommodation, three daily Sattvic meals, yoga mats and props, all study materials and books, weekly excursions, a free airport pickup from Dehradun Airport and your course completion certificate. There are no hidden charges.
Discipline In Our Yoga Community
At Vinyasa Yoga Academy, discipline is a practice we choose from within, and it begins the moment you arrive. Our Rishikesh training community is rooted in the teachings of Karma Yoga: selfless service, self-inquiry, and conscious living. These principles shape how you share spaces, how you eat, sleep, and show up for your fellow students and teachers every single day. The yogic spirit of Rishikesh — its ancient ashrams, the sacred Ganga, and the living presence of the Himalayas — quietly leads everything here, making it a uniquely powerful place to truly practice what you learn.
As a student in this programme, you are asked to maintain a sattvic way of living during your yoga training. This means keeping personal and shared spaces clean, refraining from meat, fish, eggs, alcohol, and tobacco, and embracing the early-morning schedule with commitment. These are not restrictions, but tools. They sharpen your focus, calm your nervous system, and create the internal conditions where core shift through learning becomes possible.
How Your Day Looks Like
In the Prenatal Yoga instructor training programme, each day is structured to balance practical learning with time for real absorption. Your mornings begin with gentle prenatal asana practice, followed by pranayama and meditation sessions rooted in the safety principles of prenatal yoga.
From mid-morning through the afternoon, sessions cover prenatal anatomy, teaching methodology, yoga therapy for pregnancy, trimester-by-trimester sequencing, and postnatal recovery. Each day ends with a reflection or group teaching practice so you can apply what you have just learned before the next session begins.
Note: The exact daily schedule and session timings may be adjusted slightly depending on the season, batch size, and course flow. A full programme schedule will be sent to you after enrolment.
| Time | Class |
|---|---|
| 5:00 – 6:00 AM | Yoga Sadhana |
| 6:00 – 7:30 AM | Ashtanga Vinyasa |
| 7:40 – 8:20 AM | Shatkarma & Pranayama |
| 8:20 – 9:00 AM | Mantra & Meditation |
| 9:00 – 10:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 10:15 – 11:15 AM | Yoga Philosophy |
| 11:20 AM – 12:20 PM | Alignment & Adjustment |
| 12:20 – 12:45 PM | Teaching Practice |
| 12:45 – 1:30 PM | Lunch |
| 2:30 – 3:30 PM | Self Study |
| 3:45 – 4:45 PM | Yoga Anatomy & Therapy |
| 5:00 – 6:30 PM | Hatha Yoga |
| 6:45 – 7:30 PM | Dinner |
| 10:00 PM | Gate Close (Lights Off) |
Yoga Alliance RPYT Syllabus
The Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training Rishikesh is a specialised toolkit that prepares you to help women manage the profound physical, hormonal, and emotional shifts of pregnancy. This training empowers you to make a tangible difference in a mother’s life, turning a period of physical challenge into a journey of empowered connection with self.
Unlike a standard yoga class, prenatal yoga training is built around safety. From trimester-specific asana and breathwork to prenatal anatomy, meditation, and full teaching methodology, the curriculum is designed to leave no gaps.
Prenatal asana is the heart of this training. You will learn which postures support the pregnant body, which must be modified, and which should be avoided entirely — and why. The emphasis throughout is on safety, comfort, and building real confidence in your sequencing decisions across all three trimesters.
First Trimester:
Second Trimester:
Third Trimester:
Understanding how pregnancy changes the body is the foundation of safe prenatal teaching. This module gives you clinical knowledge of what is happening physiologically at each stage — so your teaching decisions are always grounded in fact, not guesswork.
Breathwork is among the most powerful tools you can offer a pregnant student. This module covers safe pranayama for each trimester, labour breathing techniques, and the science behind how breath regulation supports the nervous system, reduces anxiety, and prepares the body for birth.
Meditation, Yoga Nidra, and guided relaxation are among the most valued tools a prenatal yoga teacher can offer. This module trains you to lead these practices confidently, with specific adaptations for pregnancy, anxiety management, and emotional well-being during each trimester.
This module teaches you how to address the most common physical challenges of pregnancy through targeted yoga therapy. You will learn evidence-informed approaches to support students dealing with back pain, pelvic discomfort, fatigue, oedema, and emotional stress — safely and effectively.
This is where your knowledge becomes teaching skill. You will learn how to structure and deliver prenatal yoga classes for all trimesters, how to adapt on the spot, how to create a safe and nurturing class environment, and how to communicate effectively with pregnant students.
The postnatal period is a critical and often underserved time. This module equips you to support new mothers as their bodies recover from birth — whether vaginal or caesarean — and navigate the physical, hormonal, and emotional changes of the fourth trimester.
At the end of the training, students are required to complete a written assessment and demonstrate their ability to design and lead a safe, trimester-appropriate prenatal yoga class. Upon successful completion, you will receive your 85-Hour Prenatal Yoga TTC completion certificate from Vinyasa Yoga Academy — a Yoga Alliance-registered RPYT school — making you eligible to apply for the official Yoga Alliance RPYT credential.
Who Is This Course For
Pregnancy is one of the most significant experiences in a woman’s life, and teachers who understand that make a real difference. This 85-hour prenatal yoga teacher training in Rishikesh is open to a wide range of backgrounds.
You do not need prior teaching experience or a clinical background. What matters most is a sincere intention to support pregnant women safely, knowledgeably, and with care.
If you wish to teach Prenatal Yoga and earn certification through Yoga Alliance (RPYT), you should already have completed a 200-Hour YTTC. If you would like to join purely for personal practice and self-study, you are most welcome to do so as well — we simply recommend having 1–2 years of prior yoga practice experience to get the most out of the training.
Why Vinyasa Yoga Academy
Finalising where to do your prenatal yoga training matters more than most people realise. What you learn here directly shapes how you teach, which later affects how pregnant women feel in your classes. When you choose VYA Rishikesh, you are opting for an environment that mirrors the nurturing nature of the course itself.
VYA is a Yoga Alliance USA-registered school, which means this training counts toward your official RPYT credential. Your hours, your curriculum, and your faculty all meet Yoga Alliance's required standards for registered prenatal yoga schools.
Our curriculum is taught by E-RYT experts who understand both the clinical anatomy of birth and the spiritual energetics of the soul's arrival. Every subject in this training is taught by a specialist, not a general teacher covering any module.
Unlike many schools that only teach the belly basics, we cover the prenatal yoga training holistically, from preconception and three trimesters to labour support and postnatal recovery.
Our teaching comes from a 500-year-old Himalayan yogic tradition passed down through generations, rooted here in Rishikesh where it originated. This lineage is the reason why learners describe our training as something that changes how they see, practise, and teach yoga.
Batch sizes are deliberately kept small (15-20 students). Your teachers know your name, watch your technique, give you honest feedback, and make sure every question gets a proper answer.
Rishikesh, the world capital of yoga, sits at the foothills of the Himalayas on the banks of the sacred Ganges. The energy, centuries of yogic practice, and deeply spiritual environment make the learning experience far more powerful than anywhere else in the world.
When you complete this training, you join a community of prenatal yoga teachers who share the same standards, lineage, and commitment as yours. Our network currently spans more than 60 countries.
Yoga Gurus and Faculty
All sessions in the 85-Hour Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh are led by E-RYT-certified teachers with specialist knowledge in prenatal anatomy, pregnancy-safe sequencing, breathwork for labour, and postnatal recovery.
Each faculty member is an active Yoga Alliance member, rooted in authentic yogic tradition, and dedicated to passing on that knowledge with clinical precision and genuine care. In Rishikesh, the world capital of yoga, their teaching is grounded in a living tradition that carries a depth simply not replicable elsewhere.
Reviews & Testimonials
Reviews and Testimonials
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Eve Lugo
I have only words of appreciation for this school, the teachers are great and experienced. Every lesson is an enlighten experience!
Aimee Knight
The teachers have so much knowledge and so much care into their work. Learnt such alot, and this school radiates the best team.
Joana Goncalves
Amazing yoga teaching school with great teachers, kind staff and beautiful surroundings. Loved it and I highly recommend it!
Yoga Student
An amazing place. Professional, super kind and inspiring teachers, pleasant and inclusive atmosphere. Highly recommended!!
Thunyaporn Rakprasoot
VYA is an amazing yoga school. They are great teamwork and always be ready for you. They listen to you and bring back the feedback to improve what the opinions and comments are there. On the other hand it's about how you adjust to be fit and ready for this big and super challenging moment in you. The environment are quite noisy and annoying by wild animals plus the sound of horns. Heavy traffic with narrow road but Mother Ganga heals us!
jacinta Galvalisi
Great experience! Met some amazing people and all my classes were interesting and learned a lot. Definitely recommend
Upcoming Batches
The 85-Hour Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh runs throughout the year. Each 5-day batch begins on the 25th and concludes on the 30th of the same month. The course fee with private accommodation is US $649 and with shared accommodation is US $599.
The all-inclusive course fee covers your tuition, accommodation, sattvic meals, study materials, yoga props, excursions (if any), and your RPYT-eligible completion certificate.
Spaces in each batch are limited. Booking early is the most reliable way to secure your preferred dates and access early-bird pricing where available.
Upcoming Dates and Seats Availability
Our courses are available year-round, with monthly batches.
All course fees include accommodation and daily vegetarian meals. Saturday is a half-day, while Sunday is either a day off or an excursion day, depending on the schedule of the week. On Sundays, only breakfast is provided — lunch and dinner are not included, allowing students to explore nearby cafés and restaurants and enjoy Rishikesh at their own pace.
Enroll NowAll-Inclusive Course Fee
Your training includes complimentary wellness workshops, mantra chanting, meditation, sound healing, bhakti yoga, and exclusive bonus learning sessions designed to enrich your complete yoga journey.
A deep sound bath with singing bowls and gongs that resets the nervous system.
A playful partner practice blending strength, balance and trust with fellow students.
Floor-based postures held longer to open connective tissue and create space for stillness.
A body-aware practice that honours the menstrual cycle with safe modifications each phase.
Chant traditional Sanskrit mantras and shanti verses to settle the mind into meditation.
Observe a full day of silence away from devices to sit quietly with yourself.
A heart-opening kirtan evening of singing, chanting and dance reconnecting you to devotion.
An outdoor session by the waves that grounds the body and clears the mind.
Pre-Recorded
A pre-recorded video library covering kids' yoga postures, class sequences, and teaching demonstrations — access for life, study at your own pace before or after.
Free · Worth USD 149Beyond The Yoga Training
Your time at the ashram doesn't end with the daily schedule. On Sundays and during free hours, you can join optional healing sessions, therapies, and workshops — some complimentary, some at student discounts. These add-ons let you go deeper into the yogic lifestyle at your own pace. (Subject to teacher availability.)
Rooms and Food
Vinyasa Yoga Academy, Rishikesh, provides on-campus accommodation for all enrolled students in private and shared rooms, with freshly prepared sattvic vegetarian meals.
We want you to feel at home, rested, and ready to give your best every single day.
Good food makes a real difference, and here every meal is made with care.
The Official Prenatal Credential
RPYT stands for Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher. It is the official expert credential issued by Yoga Alliance USA to teachers who have completed an 85-hour prenatal yoga teacher training course and met all required standards. It is the most widely recognised prenatal yoga qualification in the world.
Once approved, your profile is listed in the global Yoga Alliance teacher directory, where students and studios worldwide can find and verify your credentials.
Your Next Step In Yoga
Completing the Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh opens genuine career options in a field that is growing. Maternal wellness is not a trend — the demand for qualified, caring prenatal yoga teachers is visible, consistent, and increasing.
Here is what becomes available to you:
Questions You May Have
No prior teaching experience is required. The course is open to certified yoga teachers, wellness professionals, and anyone with a genuine interest in supporting pregnant women through yoga.
No, this is a professional teacher training course for yoga teachers, wellness professionals, and anyone who wants to build the skills to support pregnant women. Not for the pregnant women themselves. However, we can provide guidance if you still want to join the course.
Yes. Vinyasa Yoga Academy is a Yoga Alliance USA-registered school, and this 85-hour prenatal programme meets the requirements for RPYT registration. Once you complete the course and accumulate the required 30 hours of prenatal teaching, you can apply directly for your RPYT credential through the Yoga Alliance website.
Yes, the course fee is all-inclusive and covers your accommodation, three freshly prepared sattvic vegetarian meals, all study materials, yoga props, and your completion certificate.
Yes, pranayama for pregnancy is a significant part of the training. You will learn specific breathwork practices for relaxation, stress management, labour preparation, and more.
Yes, upon completing the programme and the final assessment, you will have the practical skills, subject knowledge, and RPYT-eligible certification needed to teach prenatal yoga professionally.
Yes, it does. You will learn about how the body changes in pregnancy, what those changes mean to a yoga practice, and how to use your knowledge to make informed and safe teaching decisions.
Yes. Meditation, Yoga Nidra, and guided relaxation are included in the curriculum. These practices are among the most valued tools a prenatal yoga teacher can offer, particularly for managing anxiety and emotional well-being.
Your 20% advance booking deposit secures your place and is transferable to any future date within 12 months of your original start date. If you need to cancel entirely, please contact us by email. Full programme fees, paid in advance, are non-refundable. For more information, call us at +91-8755744872.
Yes, teaching practice is built into the core of this training. You will have dedicated time to learn, teach, receive feedback from your instructors, and refine your approach before the course ends.
Yes, after the successful completion of the programme and the final assessment, you will receive your 85-Hour Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training completion certificate from the Vinyasa Yoga Academy. This certificate is issued by a Yoga Alliance-registered school and is eligible for RPYT applications.
The nearest major airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, approximately 35 kilometres from Rishikesh. VYA offers a free airport pickup from Dehradun Airport. Please share your arrival details with us after booking, and we will help arrange your arrival. Taxis and shared cabs from Haridwar and Dehradun are also readily available.
Yes. The course covers safe prenatal practices in detail, alongside clear guidance on contraindications, high-risk postures, and how to modify or replace poses that are not appropriate during pregnancy. Safety is the foundation of everything taught here.
If a Sunday falls during the course, we serve only breakfast on that day. Students can enjoy lunch and dinner outside while exploring Rishikesh's local food culture and markets. Depending on the weekly schedule, an excursion may also be arranged instead of regular classes.
The course runs throughout the year. The training environment and quality of teaching remain consistent year-round. Rishikesh is beautiful in every season — October to March is especially popular for its cool, clear weather.
Clarity Before You Book
All classes are mandatory. Only in the case of an emergency or illness can one take leave with a respected teacher's permission. Uninformed leaves won't be accepted and will affect the student's monthly performance. Please read the policies below carefully before enrolling — they are written to protect both students and the school, and to keep the training environment safe, focused, and fair for everyone on campus.
Getting Here
Rishikesh is easy to reach by air, train, bus, or road. Use the guide below to pick the travel option that fits your plans, and we'll support you with detailed instructions once your booking is confirmed.
| Mode | Route | Time / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| By Air | Fly to Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun) → 35 km to Rishikesh | ~1 hr drive — Free pickup included |
| By Train | Haridwar Railway Station → Rishikesh | ~30 min by taxi / bus |
| By Bus | ISBT Kashmiri Gate Delhi → Rishikesh | ~6–7 hrs overnight |
| By Road | Delhi → Rishikesh via NH58 | ~5–6 hrs drive |
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