Yoga for Pregnancy Teacher Training
Support and empower pregnant women by guiding safe, inspiring, and all embracing pregnancy yoga classes.
Birthlight has been a pioneering force in Yoga for Pregnancy and Birth since the 1990s. This Perinatal Yoga Teacher Training is based on the methodology developed by renowned women’s health and birth expert Françoise Freedman.
Birthlight Yoga for Pregnancy Teacher Training
with Nicola Moberg
This unique teacher training will equip you with the skills to teach both individual and group sessions that support the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of expectant mothers. You’ll learn to create a nurturing environment where long-lasting connections can form among mothers-to-be.
The practices taught on this course are equally deeply beneficial for women totally new to yoga and those with lots of yoga experience. These poses and movements are specifically attuned to the pregnant body helping to prevent or alleviate common pregnancy complaints thereby bringing greater ease and joy to this special time. You’ll cover practices that prepare the body and mind for labour and birth as well as building expectant mums’ confidence in their body.
Birthlight has been a pioneering force in Yoga for Pregnancy and Birth since the 1990s. This Perinatal Yoga Teacher Training is based on the methodology developed by renowned women’s health and birth expert Françoise Freedman. The course offers an experiential journey through pregnancy, from conception to birth and early postpartum. (read more about Birthlight approach here)
What You’ll Learn
● Safe, effective yoga practices for each stage of pregnancy
● Integrated understanding of anatomy and physiology related to pregnancy and labour
● How to support individual needs within group settings
● How to foster community, confidence, and connection among pregnant students
● Practical tools for labour and birth preparation, including breath, sound, movement, and relaxation not commonly taught in mainstream yoga.
Why Train as a Perinatal Yoga Teacher?
Becoming a Perinatal Yoga Teacher allows you to support women during one of the most transformative times in their lives. It’s a deeply rewarding path that goes beyond physical practice—offering tools for emotional support, community building, and mindful preparation for birth and motherhood. You’ll gain the confidence to hold safe, inclusive, and empowering spaces that truly make a difference. Whether you’re expanding your teaching repertoire or following a personal calling, this training opens up opportunities to serve in a meaningful, heart-centered way. Theory and practice are woven together to deepen your understanding of how all the facets of yoga support wellbeing throughout the perinatal journey.
Training Features
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Flowing, purpose-designed sequences for pregnancy, birth, and beyond
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Practices that embrace the joy of pregnancy—not just birth preparation
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Combines breath, movement, posture, and relaxation
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Eases common pregnancy discomforts like backache and pelvic pain
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Encourages bonding between mother and baby
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Prepares body and mind for labour with effective tools
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Balances individual attention with group support
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Builds circles of friendship and trust among mothers-to-be
Birthlight Online Training Resources:
To complete your certification, you’ll gain access to Birthlight’s online training hub—a rich library of on-demand resources, including:
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Video recordings of practices from the course
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Sample lesson plans and articles
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Coursework forms and templates
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Zoom session recordings
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Ongoing learning support
Access fee: approx. €50 (paid separately). You’ll be invited to join.
STUDYING AND ASSESSMENT
Before the Course: - Complete pre-course reading/thinking - Prepare your case studies by identifying a group of pregnant women and securing a venue - Look for qualified prenatal teachers to observe (check our website for local listings) During the Course: - Receive a comprehensive course manual - Get support from the tutor and via online group and the Birthlight training platform - Learn through tutor-led sessions and practical teaching experience with feedback from the tutor After Part 1 of the Course: - Complete home-study coursework, including: - 2 case studies- 1 group and 1 individual - 1 Essay or 1 Presentation - 4 class observations - A book/film/research review
QUALIFICATION AND ACCREDITATION
Attendance Requirement: Full attendance is required. Missing more than 2 hours may affect certification. In such cases, arrangements must be made to complete the missed part of the training. Certification: The Birthlight Perinatal Yoga Diploma is awarded upon completion of both Part 1 and Part 2 of the course, including coursework and final practical assessments. Graduates may list themselves and their classes on the Directory of qualified teachers on the Birthlight website.
Dates - Times - Fees
PART 1: In Studio: Thursday–Sunday | 29 January - 1 February 2026
Times: 8.30 - 19.00
Location: Purna Yoga Helsinki | Fredrikinkatu 67 E, Helsinki
PART 2: In Studio: Saturday-Sunday | 22 & 23 August 2026
Times: 8.30 - 19.00
Location: Purna Yoga Helsinki | Fredrikinkatu 67 E, Helsinki
INVESTMENT
Early Bird Specials: €797 until 1 September 2025
€897 until 1 October 2025
€997 Regular
Not included: is your access to Birthlight Online membership learning portal. Cost is approx €50.
Nicola Moberg – Birthlight Tutor, Yoga Teacher & Studio Owner (Helsinki, Finland)
Nicola is originally from the Austrian Alps and has been teaching yoga since 2004. Her path to Birthlight began after the birth of her first child, when a challenging experience led her to seek out a more holistic and supportive approach to pregnancy and birth. In 2008, she found Birthlight and Francoise Barbira Freedman—and everything changed. With the tools of Birthlight, the birth of her second child became a deeply healing and empowering experience.
Nicola moved to Helsinki in 2009 and certified as a Purna Yoga teacher in 2012. With its foundation in Iyengar yoga and emphasis on alignment and awareness, Purna Yoga has complemented her Birthlight work beautifully. Since 2014, she has been assisting and teaching 200-hour yoga teacher trainings, and in 2017, she became the owner of Purna Yoga Helsinki.
As a tutor, Nicola shares Birthlight’s unique blend of scientific insight, embodied movement, and deep respect for the wisdom of each birthing journey. She offers teacher trainings, workshops, pre- and postnatal yoga, and retreats from her studio in Helsinki.
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