is this training for women only?

Yes! I created this sacred yoga teacher training for women as they learn to teach and support other women through their reproductive life cycle into motherhood.

What if I don't have a 200-hour yoga teaching certification?

If you do not have prior 200-hour yoga teacher training, then you can still take this training with the understanding that you will not receive certification to teach prenatal or postnatal yoga until you receive certification from a 200-hour program.

You will, however, receive a certificate of attendance for CEs if you are a childbirth educator, labor & birth doula, personal trainer, midwife or other non-yoga professional.

What if I don’t want to become a yoga teacher, but want to take this training for my own personal yoga practice?

Although every woman can benefit from taking this training, as it offers in-depth knowledge of pregnancy, labor, birthing and the postpartum period, this training is meant for those who wish to teach prenatal and/or postnatal yoga and support other women in transforming their lives, empowering their births and preparing for motherhood. If you are not interested in becoming a yoga teacher, you can still take the training to deepen your practice and awareness BUT there are much more cost effective ways of doing this, like a workshop, intensive or retreat.

Can I complete the training at my own pace?

Absolutely yes! The reason this course is online and live is so that you can study and certify at a pace that suits your schedule. The online portion of the training gives you lifetime access to all training materials, including any and all new additions that are added in future trainings. The live portion of the training spans 6 months with weekly calls to solidify the material you learn through the online videos, audios, PDFs and the training manual. You will also experience live lectures and Q&As with experts in the fields of yoga, meditation, yoga nidra, kundalini, pregnancy, labor, birth, postpartum and pelvic floor physiotherapy.

Do I receive a certification?

Yes! You will be certified as a Cycle Awareness Yoga®: 100-Hour Prenatal and/or Postnatal Yoga Teacher. Throughout this training you will learn to teach a variety of yoga styles and practices for a diverse range of teaching skills. Once you have completed all of the certification requirements you will receive your certificate of completion. Certification is not guaranteed, you will have to take the personal responsibility to complete the assignments, homework, quizzes and the final exam.

What does certification mean?

Certification means that you have satisfactorily completed all of the requirements of this training. It means that you have demonstrated the ability to safely guide pregnant and/or postpartum women through a variety of holistic yoga practices to support them as they transition into motherhood. It means that you have knowledge of the yoga sutras, yoga history and philosophy, anatomy & physiology, individual alignment, cueing and how to guide a yoga class that supports and meets women where they are.

How long will it take me to certify?

This is completely dependent upon you and your schedule. The ideal time is 4 weeks for postnatal and 4 weeks for postnatal with the online and live portions of the training being completed. If, however, you need more time to complete the online portion after the live calls end, you are more than welcome to take all the time that you need. Life happens, so you’re encouraged to work at your own pace but keep consistent each week with the work and schedule. The lead trainers are here to support and encourage you throughout your journey, you are responsible for the work but you will receive a schedule with guidance to help you along the way.

What is required for certification?

You must complete all of the following in order to receive certification:

Complete all assignments, homework ,quizzes, written and practical exam

Practical exam: submit a 30 - 60 minute video of you teaching prenatal and/or postpartum yoga (via unlisted or private YouTube)

21-day yoga practice journal

Teach 4 paid prenatal or postnatal yoga classes (2 group, 2 private)

Create a safety guideline handout, benefits handout & class promo ad

Create a website with email-opt in

How long are the weekly live training calls?

All live training calls are 90 minutes in length to give you the most bang for your buck during the training, while also not taking up too much of your personal time. The weekly live training calls are for you to clarify and deepen your knowledge of the online material, received feedback from teachers and peers, as well as learn from guest teachers and lectures.

When do the live calls begin?

Please refer back in this prospectus to learn more about the live training call sessions, days and times. Please commit to attending the live call each week for the duration of the 4-8 week training. These live calls are available to you so that you can ask questions, gain clarity on the material, learn more about pregnancy, labor, birth, postpartum and hear from guest teachers and speakers.

Are there scholarships available?

Yaaaaaassss! There are scholarships available for those who come from underserved communities or are working primarily with women in underserved communities. You can apply for a scholarship here!

Is there a bonus rate if I pay in full?

Hell yes there is! You save $97 when you pay in full in the amount of $800 versus the payment plans that total $897.

Wait, the entire training is online?

Yes!!! The entire prenatal & postnatal yoga teacher training is available to you all online! Women are busy, you have jobs, families, responsibilities and yet you wish to learn more about pregnancy, labor, birth & the postpartum period. It’s tough to get away from home for such a long period of time. Instead of shortening the training and trying to squeeze it into a 15 day training, it is more feasible to create the training online and put the time, work and effort in to create a high quality training that you can complete from the comfort of your own home, in your own sacred time frame.

Is this training Yoga Alliance Approved?

The short answer is no and here is the reason why. This training was originally approved by Yoga Alliance, as well as Yoga Alliance Professionals, and it contains the same base content as the previously approved 200hr Yoga Teacher Training plus much more. Both Yoga Alliance and Yoga Alliance Professionals are private, non-profit organizations that over the years, have not proven to be beneficial for yoga teachers nor yoga teacher training programs. They are simply a registry list of studios, teachers and yoga teacher trainings. They are not certifying bodies and they do not certify yoga teachers nor yoga teacher trainings. Yoga Alliance charges a yearly nominal fee to list your name, studio and training on their website, that’s it. The registration and teacher training program approval process is far from optimal and the guidelines set forth by both organizations limit the capacity for trainers to offer exceptional quality trainings in the time frames set forth. Just because a training program is Yoga Alliance approved does not mean that it is quality. Yoga and teaching prenatal & postnatal yoga is a journey that is far beyond what a 100 hour training can offer you, the daily svadyaya and awareness practice never ends! My aim has always been to stick to yoga's origins and roots, teaching yoga in my own authentic way and moving away from the mass commercialization of yoga. Instead of paying yoga registry fees, I've chosen to invest in technology that supports trainees and pay a living wage to the guest yoga teachers who support this training and it's trainees.

Will I be able to register through Yoga Alliance or Yoga Alliance Professionals?

You will not be able to register through Yoga Alliance but you will be able to register through Yoga Alliance Professionals UK until April 2021. This program will no longer be registered via any of these organizations as they have not proven to be beneficial to trainees nor yoga teachers in the long run. Registering as a yoga teacher through these private, non-profit organizations is completely optional and
registering does not guarantee that you will be hired by a studio, nor does it guarantee you success as a yoga teacher. If registering with Yoga Alliance or Yoga Alliance Professionals is important to you, then this is not the right training for you.

Will I be able to teach at a yoga studio?

Yes, you will be a certified 100-hour prenatal and/or postnatal yoga teacher as is defined by industry standards. Please know that this training offers far more than a typical 100-hour prenatal or postnatal yoga teacher program can offer. You will have niche skills that move beyond teaching yoga asana. The lead teachers and trainers have a proven track record of excellence and at some point were aligned with Yoga Alliance until they chose a different path for themselves. These teachers have taught at yoga studios, festivals and built their own businesses and yoga brands across the globe.

What is the weekly time commitment for this training?

Again, you decide how much time you can dedicate to the training. You can work at your own pace through the online material and attend the weekly live calls. If you plan to complete the training within 4 -8 weeks, the weekly commitment may look something like this:

30 minutes of journaling

60 – 90 minutes of homework or assignments

90 minute live call

4 – 6 hours watching pre-recorded training videos

5 - 7 hours of yoga and meditation practice

Still got questions?

That's cool, shoot an email to info@ninahaley.com to get your questions answered. Please allow up to 72 hours for a response due to the time zones, weekend differences, holidays and daily life!