These elements are not just a reflection of TLY's teaching approach and #wombtoworld philosophy, but what we feel are critical qualities needed in today's world - whether you're looking to enhance your pregnancy and birth experience or teach prenatal or postnatal students/clients that honours the pregnant and birthing body as intelligent, powerful and fascinating

We have designed this programme to be an empowering learning experience for EVERYONE - not just teachers! This course is also for you you are a currently pregnant, postpartum or would just like to equip yourself with knowledge and tools to connect with your body at a deeper level. Graduates from this programme will be able to teach prenatal and postnatal yoga in a way that truly supports and empowers pregnant, birthing and postpartum persons. 

Why are we here? 

We are here because we believe that:

… the practice of yoga was designed by men for the male body - the female body and her cyclical nature and unique anatomy has been largely ignored in the physical/somatic practices of asana and pranayama.

… we want to approach prenatal and postnatal yoga as deserving its own vocabulary to support health and vitality through this precious period - one that does not rest upon avoidance and modifications made in reference to the tenets of traditional (male-centred) yoga.

… we need to bridge the gap between the birthing world and the world of yoga; several incongruences exist and we would like to answer the call to bridge them.

… we want to provide a more evidence-based and trauma-informed lens to prenatal and postnatal yoga, because this is so necessary in a world where birth trauma, postpartum depression and perinatal mood disorders are on the rise.

… we want to centre the wonder of the pregnant and birthing body - from its anatomy to its physiology and psychology - and not see it as a side dish to a main course.

… we want to empower others to be in their bodies and to trust their inner wisdom and deep knowing.