Do it! As a Postpartum Doula I loved the Mayurveda section, so many great takeaways for my clients (and myself!) And I learned so much about alignment. Loved the spiritual connection to that alignment.
Thank you for being so incredibly accessible, Jessica! I feel like even though I did the self-paced course I still felt I got a mentor.
Ma Yoga Prenatal Certification (RPYT)
This Comprehensive, Transformational Training in Yoga for Women in their Childbearing Years includes:
The Yoga of Pregnancy & Postpartum (18-hours)
($447 Value)
The Yoga of Healing for Women (12-hours)
($447 Value)
Mayurveda: Self-Care for Busy Women (12-hours)
($447 Value)
The Yoga of Birth (12-hours)
($397 Value)
Ma Mentorship (1-on-1 support for teaching)
($500 Value)
Lifetime access to recorded trainings after Certification
($1500 Value)
Personalized Coaching
Personalized guidance and feedback for your practice and teaching
($500)
Weekly optional drop-in support with Jessica
($2500
Opportunity to start teaching and get Yoga Alliance hours after your Ma Mentorship on our online prenatal yoga platform
($400)
Two Months FREE Ma Membership
500+ Ma Yoga Anytime videos on web and mobile app
($240 Value)
($300 Value)
($600 Value)
($300 Value)
($300 Value)
Total Value: $9,478
Register for Ma Yoga Certification Program for:
$1,297
or choose payment plan: pay only $357 now,
plus three more monthly payments of $357
Or On-Demand Only for:
$997
or choose payment plan: pay only $267 now,
plus three more monthly payments of $267
Also part of Ma Yoga Prenatal Certification:
Six Ma Yoga Prenatal Classes … Soak in the nurturing practices with Certified Ma Yoga Teachers ($30)
One-on-One Career Coaching & Closure Certification Call with Jessica… Learn about all the opportunities opening up for you now ($50 fee is waived if you want to write a blog about your experience)
If you do NOT already have your Yoga Alliance (RYT) Certification:
- If you have never taken a regular yoga training, we recommend you take this training first as it will give you foundational alignment principles that will be support you in any future trainings and yoga teaching.
- Completing this program qualifies you to become a Ma Yoga® Certified Instructor
- As a Ma Yoga® Certified Instructor, you can teach your own “Ma Circle” without Yoga Alliance Certification, but if you want your Yoga Alliance RPYT, you must take a 200-hr Regular Yoga Teacher training (RYT) plus teach 30 hours of prenatal yoga.
I felt called to prenatal yoga as a mother of four and grandmother of four. The course was not only filled with knowledge, but it also touched my heart.
The Ayurvedic teachings and guidance from the Five Sacred Steps provided wisdom that resonated deeply with me, becoming a a new anchor in my life. Through these teachings, I have cultivated a stronger sense of self, compassion, and acceptance.
Maureen F.
This training will help me no matter who is in front of me. I’ve already used what I’ve learned in YOP to teach men!
Jess is supportive, and an excellent communicator.
I love the style, content and especially the cues. I am experiencing yoga in my own body in a fresh way.
Deb F.
When I found Ma Yoga training and Jess….I knew I found something very special and excellent.
What should not have surprised me is how much I benefited from this incredible training.
The principles taught are amazing and make sense; allowing even new instructors to teach with wise technique and keep students safe.
Maureen F.
This was such a thorough and fulfilling teacher training!
Jess has such a beautiful spirit and so much knowledge on prenatal yoga.
I have felt so supported by Ma Yoga throughout this entire program and am very grateful to be a part of this community.
Hayley W. from our Google listing
I was looking for a prenatal training that was not generic.
I understand WHY we are cueing certain physical instructions and this really helps me hone in what is the most important things to include.
The interactive model of the online training really raised my confidence and the feedback was always clear and helpful.
Laura M.
My back is happy. And I will be more “bossy” in my teaching, as well as in my life. Clearer boundaries, more assertive.
I loved your joy, your passion, your knowledge.
I really appreciated how you commented on our teachings. You were respectful, positive and uplifting.
Marie-Claude
I have completed a handful of other certification trainings and this content was the most in-depth.
I felt like this training was created from a true heart to support women on the deepest level and for generations to come.
The intention and heart-filled teachings were evident in every step of the training.
Rachael C.
While my certification through Ma Yoga was entirely online, I felt so connected to Jessica and those training with me.
The most helpful part was the ma yoga mentorship where I recorded myself teaching and was able to get feedback from an experienced teacher.
I’m so grateful for all the knowledge I gained here!
Heather J.
Each of the instructors is incredibly skilled in and passionate about sharing their expertise and experience with Prenatal Yoga.
The support you receive from the Ma Yoga community after you complete training is unparalleled.
I could not recommend this training more!
Emily M. from the Yoga Alliance website
The Ma Yoga prenatal teacher training was wonderful.
Jessica Jennings is a supportive and inspiring instructor.
My personal yoga practice deepened with the alignment principles, and I gained much knowledge and insight to share with others, both pregnant or needing healing alignment.
Daho S. from the Yoga Alliance website
As a yoga teacher, this program gave me the confidence to teach pre-natal students at any stage of pregnancy.
I am no longer nervous or worried if a pre-natal student joins in any of my group classes.
Aileen P. from the Yoga Alliance website
As a registered nurse that has provided care to hundreds of women during their pregnancy, I didn’t realize that there was another way to approach birth.
Jessica and her team explained how to prepare your body birth with alignment based yoga, diet techniques and so much more.
I believe that I am a better nurse in the hospital setting due to this training.
Shawna W.
Jessica I thank you again for this amazing program that you facilitate!
I could never have imagined learning the way I did and becoming so invested in the work through a computer.
I feel blessed to have found you and that our paths have crossed.
Alyssa W.
My student delivered a healthy baby girl – vaginal unmedicated Sunday night. She told me all the work we did during her pregnancy worked.
The knowledge that y’all gave me is amazing.
My heart is so fulfilled right now that I was able to help someone have the birth experience that they wanted.
Shawna
The training has not only given me the preparation to step confidently into guiding expectant and new moms in their practice, but it has given me the gifts of personal growth and healing on my own journey.
The teachers facilitate an enriching learning community, and are unfailingly encouraging every step of the way.
Beth Massey
The time I spent learning about yoga and the perinatal experience with Jess at Ma Yoga was nothing short of wonderful.
I learned many things that I will hold near and dear to my heart forever.
The different classes that I was a part of with them gave me everything I needed to know when supporting birthers.
Carley H.
The training is incredibly well structured, with a wealth of tools and wisdom to be shared. I loved the community and spiritual principles that were always at play.
I feel more confident in my own home practice as well. Bringing the magic of the 5 elements into my practice in this organic way has instilled a sense of renewal.
Ash S.
The training is quite different than what I’m used to (in addition to the prenatal aspect).
I love learning these sacred steps and how they apply to EVERY practice and EVERY “body.”
Light bulbs are going off, and the connection is beautiful.
Deborah A.
I took this training to get more knowledge about appropriate poses for pregnant women.
I got a lot more… the Ma Yoga principles are golden and I can use them for every type of yoga class and even apply them to my personal life.
I feel blessed to have been given this gift. Thank you Jess!
Erica T.
For more testimonials, click here.
Includes:
18 hours
Learn to teach safe, strengthening and transformative prenatal yoga classes:
- Learn to adjust poses for each trimester plus teach prenatal yoga, guided by the five natural elements
- Create inspiring themes to weave through every pose to deepen your students’ experience in class
- Prepare mamas for labor and postpartum physically, mentally, and energetically in transformative prenatal yoga classes
12 hours
Understand how to use yoga to heal injuries and conditions, especially for women’s changing bodies:
- Discover simple principles to help students and clients out of pain, and to support healing, on and off the mat
- Address common physical and emotional conditions during the 18 months around birth like Diastisis Recti, and postpartum
- Use breathing, alignment and the chakras to address anxiety, infertility, asthma and more
12 hours
Incorporate simple but powerful Ayurvedic practices that are easy to do and create deeper connection:
- Explore how to use food as medicine for you and your family to have better sleep, stronger immune systems, more energy and vibrant wellness
- Incorporate simple but powerful Ayurvedic self-care called “Anchor Practices”
- Understand how to balance your unique Constitution, and make good choices for you
12 hours
Journey through the phases of labor, guided by two birth and postpartum doulas/ Certified Ma Yoga Teachers:
- Explore non-judgmental, evidence-based pro’s and con’s of each choice and challenges mamas face
- Practice mudras, meditations, and breathing practices to decrease fear and stress during labor, and stay empowered and connected
- Prepare mamas for a supported, healing, even blissful postpartum
Plus:
“Ma” means mother energy, and you will be in a current of nurturing energy throughout your journey.
- Ma Mentorship: 1-on-1 mentor with Certified Ma Yoga Teacher (read more)
- Weekly office hours with Jessica
- Private online community: with ongoing membership as a teacher
- Two months Ma Membership: weekly Alignment Therapy, Ma Yoga Anytime, and self-paced programs (read more)
- Over 60 pages of handouts and guides
- Opportunity for paid teaching with free online teaching training (read more)
A Unique Experience.
Here’s why:
- It’s comprehensive: It’s so much more than do’s and don’ts and sequencing for prenatal yoga. You’ll learn to teach with themes, to relieve pain for students in their poses; to support healing on and off the mat, and to suggest simple but powerful self-care and food-as-medicine routines for busy nurturers.
- It’s flexible: You can start self-paced, and then join us for some trainings live – or do it all self-paced. You have a whole year to complete your Certification, and if you need more time, you can extend. Once Certified, you have evergreen access to your trainings as long as we’re online. You can even hop back in live anytime for a refresher.
- It’s alignment-based: Instead of just learning poses and practices, you’ll be learning the principles behind them. Kind of like physical therapy, you’ll understand how to cue your students to be able to use each pose to help your students receive, recruit muscles, release, root and rise – to support healing and thriving.
- It offers a paid teaching opportunity: Our virtual yoga studio is a wonderful way to take that next step, and guide mamas through prenatal practices just by clicking in to the Ma Yoga Zoom Room. Plus, you’ll be getting your required Yoga Alliance teaching hours.
- It’s not just about transforming your teaching – it’s about your practice and your life: So many trainings out there give you a bunch of videos and lists… and people find themselves in exactly the same place as when they started. We all have our own unique obstacles and challenges to get through. In this training, you’ll learn how to align with your own innate power and wisdom, so you can teach prenatal yoga with confidence, compassion and clarity.
I’m excited to support you on YOUR unique Ma journey!
Flexible format for busy nurturers of people and projects.
- Upon registration, you will get instant access to your trainings so you can get started.
- You’ll also be on the roster for all four upcoming trainings.
- If you can’t make it to any sessions, you’ll get an email that evening with a link to the videos so you can stay with us in our training Circles.
- If something comes up and you can’t do it at all – no worries! Just email and we’ll put you on the roster for the next one. We offer each one at least twice a year, and you have one year to complete your Certification.
- You can do it all self-paced if you like, but you must show up live to at least 6 sessions – either one full training, or occasionally over the four.
- If you need more than a year to complete, you can extend as long as you like with Ma Yoga Training Membership.
Reconnect to your "Ma" Self
The 85-hour Ma Yoga Prenatal Yoga Certification Program isn’t just about learning teach safe, therapeutic and transformative prenatal and postpartum yoga.
It’s also about learning how to mother yourself, on and off-the-mat.
You’ll learn a simple framework based in the five natural elements that will not only help you teach safe, therapeutic, and transformative prenatal and postpartum yoga – they’ll help you become a powerful co-creator in your own life, and inspire you to guide and support mamas.
Small Print - Please Read
- We do not offer refunds because of the instant access you get to all of your trainings and materials, so please purchase carefully. You can get credit towards other trainings and program, or gift any program to someone else.
- If you are getting your Ma Yoga / RPYT Prenatal Yoga Certification, you have one year from day one of your first live training to complete it (exceptions made for new moms). Trainings are offered at 2-3 times per year, and are always available self-paced. You can extend as long as you need after that with a small monthly fee ($20/mo)
- There is a $50 Certification Fee at the end, which is waived if you want to share a teacher blog.
- After you’re Certified, you will have lifetime access to your trainings.
Still have questions about prenatal yoga certification?
Yes, the four 3-week trainings are all online, and you can take them either live on Zoom, watch them on your own time – or both.
If you prefer to be live on Zoom but you get busy during the training, just reach out and we’ll put you on the roster for the next one.
Yes, the Ma Yoga Prenatal Yoga Certification (RPYT) Program was created in collaboration with Yoga Alliance in 2012. This means if you have your RYT, this program fulfills the requirements for your RPYT Certification.
You don’t need any previous training or experience to take this course, and get all the tools you need to start teaching mamas.
While you can’t get the RPYT letters after your name unless you have your RYT, you can say you are Ma Yoga Certified, and to anyone who is familiar with prenatal yoga trainings this means the highest quality.
If you do decide to do a regular training in the future, you’ll have a leg up as you will learn foundational alignment principles that will help you in any trainings or teaching you do.
If you do choose to do a 200-hour yoga teacher training (RYT) down the road, you can submit your Ma Yoga Certificate to Yoga Alliance and get your RPYT at that time.
If you feel drawn to teaching prenatal yoga, we highly recommend that you start with this training as the principles you learn are easier to learn first, as a basis for all yoga practices.
When you register for the Ma Yoga Prenatal Yoga Certification Program, you get INSTANT access to:
- The Yoga of Pregnancy & Postpartum Training
- The Yoga of Healing for Women Training
- Mayurveda: an Ayurveda Training for Busy Women Training
- The Yoga of Birth
You can take any of the above self-paced, live with us, or both throughout your Certification year.
After YOP and YOH, you can schedule your Ma Mentorship.
Finally, when you register for the whole program, you’ll have six months to enjoy Ma Collective Membership with monthly Masterclasses, business coaching, yoga and tons of resources for studying and teaching.
Yes. With modules in Mom + Baby Yoga as well as preschool yoga and postpartum healing, you will know exactly what and how to teach yoga to new moms.
Here’s what’s NOT included when you register for the Ma Yoga Prenatal Yoga Certification Program:
Requirements not included:
- six prenatal yoga classes ($50-ish with your Ma Member discount)
- $50 Certification Fee at the end (this is waived if you choose to write a blog).
Each of the four trainings is three weeks, twice-a-week – Wednesdays and Saturdays.
If you can’t make it to any of the sessions, you can watch the videos and stay in the nurturing current of the group.
OR, you can watch them whenever it’s convenient for you.
You have a year to complete your Certification program.
Go up to Upcoming Events for dates, discounts and times.
Yes, as soon as you register for the Ma Yoga Online Prenatal Yoga Certification (RPYT) Program, you’ll receive instant access to our prenatal teacher training, therapy for women and Ayurveda self-care for moms courses.
You can choose to do them at your own pace, join us on Zoom or stay with us by watching the videos at home.
There’s a short quiz at the end of each session that you take to get credit, whether you were there live or you watched the video.
Either way, you can be part of the ongoing conversation in our training Circles.
You have one year from the first day of your first LIVE training to complete your Certification.
However, you can extend as long as you like with a small monthly fee. Once you’re Certified, you’ll have evergreen access to all your trainings and materials, so you can come in and watch sessions for a refresher anytime.
You can even hop in live again – we love to see you!
All of your training videos and materials are available and since they’re changing all the time, you can keep learning by watching new sessions you’re interested in.
You can also choose to teach online prenatal yoga classes with us and enjoy weekly CARE Coaching to grow your impact.
Even if you don’t end up teaching with us, you will have the opportunity to continue studying in Ma Mastery.
We love continuing to support you on your “Ma” path, whatever that may be!
After your Ma Mentorship, you can reach out to start getting your required Yoga Alliance prenatal teaching hours.
There is no cost for the in-depth training you’ll get in online teaching – both in content and technical elements.
You’ll get paid 80% of all the revenue that comes in for your online class.
We believe we can all make a bigger impact when we offer our gifts together.
Teaching with Ma Yoga means you have a nurturing community supporting you as you expand your reach.
Just go up to Event Registration.
Click in to any training and you’ll see dates, times, prices and registration for that individual training OR the whole Ma Yoga Prenatal Yoga Certification Program.
After you’ve completed the Ma Yoga Prenatal Certification Program, you’ll have all the tools you need to teach prenatal yoga.
If you don’t have your Yoga Alliance RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher), you won’t be able to get the RPYT (Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher) until you do.
Many yoga studios will require that you have your RPYT, but if you want your own Mama Circle or you just want to share these practices and principles with clients, you’ll be more than ready.
Click here to schedule a call with founder Jessica Jennings. She’ll answer all of your questions and help you determine if the Ma Yoga Prenatal Yoga Certification Program is right for you.
For testimonials, click here.
Thank you for following your "Inner GPS" to the Ma Yoga Prenatal Yoga Certification Program!
a note from Jessica
Thank you for wanting to support, guide and inspire moms and moms-to-be, and for finding your way to my life work: the Ma Yoga Certification program.
It all started for me at Kaiser Permanente, where I completed my Masters with a program called “Pregnancy in Balance”.
You can see me in front with my baby who’s in yellow.
: )
In those six years I realized how life-changing it can be when women get the right kind of support and guidance in the transition to motherhood.
When it was done, I knew what I wanted to do.
In 2009, Ma Yoga® Pregnancy, Postpartum & Beyond was born with a vision: a Ma Circle in every neighborhood.
Before Covid we had more than ten in-person Ma Circles in Southern California…and more than 18,000 mamas had relieved aches and pains, strengthened and opened, prepared for labor and postpartum and enjoyed this exciting time with us.
Now we’re supporting people online to create Ma Circle across the country – and the world. We’re about to start our first one in Norway!
If this is part of your vision for yourself, I can’t wait to help you make yours happen.
And if not, I look forward to supporting you on your “Ma” journey, wherever that may take you… 🙏