Do you feel drawn to guide women through one of the most transformative experiences of their lives – with confidence, clarity and compassion?
I’m really glad you found us! You’re welcome to apply to the Ma Yoga Prenatal Certification Program.
There’s no commitment, you’ll just tell me a bit about you and why you’re drawn to learn more.
When you apply, you’ll also receive instant access to a free 5-Day Ma Yoga Prenatal Training. This gives you five essential prenatal principles you can start cueing right away, plus 1.5 hours toward Ma Yoga RPYT Certification.
Once you’ve check it out, if Ma Yoga feels like your path, we’ll schedule a call and I’ll clarify all the certification pathways available to you.
There’s so much fear around pregnancy and exercise, and I honor you for wanting not to more.
Unfortunately, lists of do’s and don’ts and videos of adjustments can leave yoga teachers even more insecure.
I’m excited to share with you the inspiring, confidence-building alignment principles of Ma Yoga, rooted in the five elements: space, earth, water, fire and air.
They’ll help you ensure you’re offering cues that are safe, effective, and even therapeutic for mom and baby.
Ma Yoga is based in therapeutic alignment, so you’ll learn principles that will help you ensure any prenatal pose is safe, effective, and transformative.
When you’re completed the program you’ll be Ma Yoga Certified. You’ll have a wonderful foundation for any future trainings or teachings you do.
Ma Yoga was developed in collaboration with OBs and midwives at Kaiser Permanente, where it was integrated into a group visit and prenatal yoga program.
It combines biomechanical alignment, breath, meditation, and strengthening and opening postures to help clients connect to their bodies’ wisdom and power.
It is a natural complement for nurse midwives, doulas, nurses, and other perinatal care providers.
If so, I designed the Ma Yoga Prenatal Certification Program in 2012 with you in mind.
I’d love to share the details with you.
Whether you’re already teaching or you’re just dipping your toe in, you’ll learn principles and practices you can use right away to support, guide and inspire pregnant students.
Hi, I’m Jessica. After years of teaching prenatal yoga, I became a mom. I felt unprepared for the overwhelm, isolation, and depletion I felt.
I created the Ma Yoga® Prenatal Certification Program to give yoga teachers the tools to guide moms-to-be through three births:
the birth of this baby
the birth of the mom to this baby
the birth of herself as mother to herself
By the end you’ll be able to:
Adapt regular poses and create inspiring prenatal themes and classes for all trimesters
Provide therapeutic yoga adjustments for common aches and pains, and to help prevent and heal postpartum issues
Integrate Mayurveda self-care and daily rhythm routines to support moms and moms-to-be beyond the mat
In nearly every language, ma means mother – like mama (妈妈) in Chinese, ema in Estonian, and maa (ما) in Persian.
In Sanskrit, ma also means the highest, most powerful, and most wise – as in Ma Kali, the Mother of all goddesses.
Ma Yoga isn’t just about becoming a mother to a baby – it’s about learning to mother yourself, so you can become the most powerful and wise “Ma” version of yourself.
I designed Free 5-Day Prenatal Yoga Training to help you learn the most essential elements of prenatal yoga so you can feel more confident with a pregnant mama in your class.
If all you know about are prenatal do’s and don’t, you’re in for a treat. Rooted in the five natural elements – space, earth, water, fire, and air – the Five Sacred Steps guide us through poses, pregnancy, and any co-creative act.
We’re all pregnant with something. Whether it’s a baby, a vision, or a new career path, the same principles apply. Get ready to have all new tools in your toolbox to easefully manifest what’s wanting to be born through you – as you.
There are so many training options out there to choose from. When you join the Free Training Circle, you’ll have access to office hours with me. Feel free to drop in or schedule a Clarity Call to learn about the different pathways for teacher training, certification and/or teaching.
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!
This training is so well put together, the information is infinite, and I have a whole new love for pregnancy and motherhood.
I can’t wait to one day teach with and be part of Ma Yoga!
I feel so much more confident about teaching, which is amazing because I didn’t feel that way after my 200 hour.
After this training, I feel connected to sacred life amidst universal challenge and change. What worked: a small group, combination lecture/ sharing/ workbook/ videos/ practice teaching. And the pure spirit of “Jess”.
Don’t hesitate. Do it! Be receptive. Have faith in the process. It is a gift to me personally and to ALL.
I have only just begun this program and I am impressed!
From the ease of navigating the website, to the breadth and quality of content, I am thrilled to have been connected to this community and wealth of resources.
I’m glad that it was over time and not just a quick training and then you’re done. It gives you time to absorb the material and integrate it into my own teaching.
I feel like a stronger teacher, especially when it comes to people who back pain or issues related to pregnancy and postpartum.
The Ma Yoga Prenatal Teacher Training has truly been a metamorphosis both personally and professionally.
Jessica and the team at Ma Yoga have created a certification made up of crucial components, which allow you to build upon your knowledge and training, improving and empowering your teaching and your own life.
I had a wonderful experience with Ma Yoga. Jessica is always available and quick to respond to any questions. She wants you to be successful.
Through Ma Yoga I feel empowered as a working mom instead of apprehensive or lost in a corporate job that doesn’t want to accept my new life as a mother.
Empowerment and care for this whole community is at the core of all that Ma Yoga does. I am at a totally different place than I was before I started on my Ma Yoga journey. I still have a long way to go, but I want to do it and keep doing it… I love it!
Thank you Jessica and all at Ma Yoga. You are truly inspirational.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thank you for the beautiful response in our Teacher Training Circle forum. I feel like that response was like months of therapy.
Really, I’m so grateful for your words, your teaching, your style. I hope I can be a resource for my future students like you are.
Thank you so much Jess! I am humbled and uplifted by your teachings, support and encouragement.
There is always so much to learn when we are listening. I feel so blessed to be surrounded and inspired by teachers like you.
This prenatal certification program not only met, but exceeded my expectations!
There were so many details that helped me feel supported and encouraged throughout the process – from the live zoom classes, to the correspondence from Jelena updating my progress, to the attentive conversations with my Mentor Jamie.
The Prenatal Certification Program with MaYoga® is a wonderful opportunity for personal and professional development and growth.
The MaYoga® approach to life is not only beneficial in the time around giving birth but it can change your whole perspective on life. I heartedly and fully recommend Jessica’s program!
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.
This was a phenomenal program. I am so grateful I found Ma Yoga.
I am now a confident prenatal yoga teacher and this training has greatly improved my non-prenatal teaching as well.
This is the best prenatal teacher training program around.
Extensive and gives you the added business support to create your own pre and postnatal yoga business in your community. Outstanding.
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.
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!
This was such a thorough and fulfilling teacher training!
Jess has such a beautiful spirit and so much knowledge of 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.
The Ma Yoga Prenatal Certification Program is incredibly comprehensive, covering not only alignment but self-care practices rooted in Ayurveda and birth training that provides teachers who may not have been through childbirth with greater understanding.
The Ma Yoga team really wants to see their teachers succeed and are committed to supporting them on their journey.
Ma Yoga® is a wonderful program and I highly recommend it to any yoga teacher looking to reach this special community of practitioners.
The teachers are compassionate, highly skilled, and knowledgable and the curriculum is well-rounded and flexible.
The creator and owner, Jessica, and her team of educators were very supportive and knowledgeable.
Jessica creates a community for her students and provides a comprehensive program.
I enjoyed this training so much that I am now moving on to teach the trainings to more teachers.
Ma Yoga is great.
I learned a lot and continue to practice their teachings.
Grateful for everything that was learned and shared with me and our growing community.
Ma Yoga provides stellar instruction and guidance for yoga teachers interested in working with women on the journey of motherhood.
I can’t recommend this training enough.
I feel so prepared as a prenatal teacher thanks to Jessica and Ma Yoga!
The small class size allows for a more in-depth training and creates a place for making friends with fellow students I never could have imagined.
The curriculum of the program is broken down in such a way that it is not overwhelming and you are well prepared to teach.
With my hectic schedule, I felt the convenience of having the classes split up over a few months really helped me focus on each aspect of the courses presented.
Very easy to move forward and I felt like I truly appreciated each step.
This was an amazing teacher training program.
It was fun and there was a lot of support throughout the whole process.
So glad I chose to complete this program. It provides a strong foundation for concepts and theories that can be easily applied in classes with students.
It provides a wonderful approach that included ways to support nutrition, physical, and emotional support for mothers-to-be.
I loved the training from MaYoga so much. It touched on so many facets of yoga, philosophy, ayurveda, pregnancy, and birth.
The community circle and mentorship program were the icing on the cake!
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!
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.
I feel confident and prepared to teach prenatal & postnatal yoga after completing the Ma Yoga Teacher Training.
Not only have I learned how to plan classes for pregnant students, but I have learned how to create supportive spaces to assist students on their journeys into parenthood.
Jessica is a treasure. Her knowledge of and passion for prenatal yoga is contagious!
She worked very hard to help me overcome some health issues so that I could complete the program.
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.
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.
From our Google Listing: This training and group of teachers are passionate about helping women through their pregnancy journey and beyond!
I highly recommend and it doesn’t get better than doing this from the comfort of your own home!
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.
I researched courses across the United States, and 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 techniques and keep students safe.
Jess is an absolutely incredible teacher and I would recommend her training to anyone looking to complete their RPYT training!
She is full of knowledge and wisdom and it shines through her teachings.
It was a true honor to study with her and I’ve continued to be guided by her even after completing my training. Highly highly recommend 🙏
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.
After a wonderful training with amazing and experienced teachers.
I am so thankful for the privilege of learning and enriching my knowledge and receiving many teaching tools for training.
I recommend it to anyone looking to gain important knowledge and significant teaching tools
MA Yoga was amazing.
I did my training postpartum and it helped me connect with my experience while immersing myself into my studies and practice.
Jessica and the guest teachers were knowledge but more importantly passionate about their scope of work and serving our community of moms and moms to be.
I liked how it was a hybrid—you could be live when you could be, but you could make up or catch up. I really appreciate the evergreen access of being able to like come back to things. I think for people who are moms or caregivers, it works really well.
I am so very grateful for Jessica’s unwavering support and patience as I navigated the certification program during the most challenging time of my life, followed by the most magical time of my life (becoming a mama).
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.
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.
I also wanted to share that this course came into my life at the perfect time and truly helped expand my practice while preparing me for my birth in so many ways.
I was able to have the natural, physiological birth I had hoped for at my birth center, and I’m so grateful for everything I learned along the way.
Thank you for wanting to support and inspire pregnant mamas and new moms with yoga, and for following your inner GPS to Ma Yoga. 
There is no commitment or obligation to enroll. Submitting the form below lets me know a bit about you, and that you’re interested in learning more about the Ma Yoga Prenatal Certification Program.
When you submit the form, you’ll receive immediate access to the Free 5-Day Ma Yoga Prenatal Training, where you’ll be introduced to the Five Sacred Steps for Pregnancy, rooted in the universal wisdom of the five natural elements.
The free training includes five short videos and counts as 1.5 hours toward the 85-hour Ma Yoga/Yoga Alliance RPYT Certification, which you can complete over several months, but you have up to a year to finish.
After you’ve completed the Free 5-Day Training, if you feel drawn to continue, we can hop on a Clarity Call to answer your questions and explore the prenatal and postpartum certification options available to you.
Busy? You’ll also receive the link to the free training in your inbox – look for an email from jess@mayoga.com.