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Prenatal and Postpartum Yoga Teacher Training Amsterdam

Prenatal and Postpartum Yoga Teacher Training (20 hours) 

Thrive Prenatal and Postpartum Yoga Teacher Training (20 hours) starts in February 2027 in Amsterdam.

This training combines safe pregnancy yoga postures, breathing techniques that support the birthing process, and prenatal yoga nidra & meditation to connect with baby.

You will learn how to design and lead beautiful, inspiring, and safe Pregnancy & Postpartum Yoga Flow classes for women in different stages of their pregnancy. You will understand the difference between leading a regular yoga class and a class for pregnant women – what they are really looking for in their prenatal yoga experience.

Most importantly, you will empower your students to create a deep connection with their body and their baby, feel strong and ready for giving birth, and leave your class feeling relaxed and empowered. 

Why this training?

This training is in a small, intimate group with lots of attention for every teacher. This training is very practical and hands-on: you will learn and practice 3 different pregnancy & postpartum yoga flows with safe postures, 5 different pregnancy breathing techniques within them, followed by 3 beautiful prenatal yoga nidra & meditations.

You will have a chance to practice and build the confidence that you need to teach pregnant students. You will receive supporting pregnancy yoga videos made by Thrive Yoga & Iryna that you can refer to in the future when you need them.

Iryna Odessa, senior Thrive Yoga teacher with over 12 years of yoga & meditation experience and a mom of two little girls of 2 and 4 years old. Iryna has used her pregnancy yoga experience – yoga postures, breathing techniques – in her process of giving birth, and it made so much difference that she likes to share it with other yoga teachers and students 

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What can you expect from this training 

This weekend training is going to be an inspiring pregnancy yoga deep dive. We will start each day with learning and practicing pregnancy yoga flow & postures, several breathing techniques to support pregnant women, followed by prenatal yoga nidra in restorative postures.

After a practical start, we will look into the pregnancy anatomy & science, common pregnancy injuries and complaints, and how to modify their practice. We will look into postpartum yoga postures and modifications too. 

We will even explore fertility yoga and yoga after pregnancy loss – so that you are fully prepared to support any student who comes to you.

You will leave this training feeling ready and inspired to support pregnant students in their journey.

You will get lots of inspiration for your regular yoga class – because all of these yoga flows, breathing techniques, and yoga nidra meditations can be integrated into any of your classes and enrich your teaching experience. 

Course Curriculum

Safe postures 

You will learn pregnancy & postpartum yoga postures that can be practiced safely in each trimester. You will know the postures to avoid and modifications that you can offer if your pregnant students are feeling nauseous, having acid reflux, unstable pelvis, or other common pregnancy complaints. Most importantly, you will learn how to create a beautiful prenatal yoga flow sequence – a combination of fluid, moving yoga postures with integrated breathing technique in it. 

Birthing breathing 

You will learn 5 different pregnancy breathing techniques, including a core birthing breathing technique that your students can use while giving birth or going through contractions. So you will be able to not only teach safe yoga postures, but help your students prepare for the birthing process with different breathing techniques and even birthing positions. 

Yoga Nidra & Meditation 

You will learn how to complete your class with a beautiful yoga nidra & meditation, helping your students create a deeper connection with their babies. You will receive 3 guided yoga nidra meditation scripts that you can use in your class together with pregnancy-friendly restorative postures. 

Anatomy 

You will learn about physiological & hormonal changes in each trimester, pelvic anatomy, and common pregnancy complaints, and how to adjust your class to support every pregnant student in the best way possible. This module will not be overwhelming, but practical and to the point of what you really need to know. 

Fertility & Pregnancy loss additional focus 

To give you full knowledge, we are going to speak about fertility yoga postures and how yoga can support women looking to get pregnant. We are going to explore how you can support students who have gone through pregnancy loss – both on a physical and emotional level. This way, you are fully equipped for all kinds of journeys of your students. 

Practical approach 

We are going to practice a lot to help you gain confidence and experience. You will be invited to join Thrive Yoga pregnancy classes (for free) to experience and observe different teachers and styles. 

Who is this training for? 

Pregnancy & Postpartum Yoga Teacher Training is for certified yoga teachers (50 hours or more) who would like to grow and learn how to support pregnant and postpartum students. 

Information sessions with Iryna:

Before the training begins, we host inspiring information sessions where you can: 

  • Get to know Iryna personally
  • Ask any questions you have
  • Align on your expectations and what this program can give you
  • Clear any doubts and see if it is the right fit
  • Meet your fellow students

Date and location of the information session will be confirmed soon.

Personal meetings with Iryna:

Would you prefer to have 1-1 conversation with Iryna? No problem. You can email info@thriveyoga.nl and schedule a call or a meeting. 

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About the teacher: Iryna Odessa 

Iryna Odessa is a senior Thrive Yoga teacher with over 12 years of yoga & breathing & meditation teaching experience.

Iryna is Ukrainian has lived in Amsterdam for over 15 years, and completed her first 500 Hours Hatha Teachers Training with Svaha Yoga in Amsterdam. Then Iryna continued teaching and learning, completing her Mindfulness Teacher Training, Yoga Nidra, and 2 Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Trainings.

Iryna is a mother of 2 beautiful little girls of 2 and 4 years old. Iryna is a very warm and practical person and always shares her personal story of how yoga supported her during her pregnancy and giving birth.

Iryna had a long pregnancy journey, going through a pregnancy loss and fertility yoga. Finally, Iryna became a mother, and she sees it as her mission to spread the knowledge and awareness about pregnancy yoga. Iryna is passionate about supporting other yoga teachers in learning more about pregnancy yoga and ways to support pregnant women.

 

Location: Stadsoase Naar Zee

Stadsoase Naar Zee, near the IJmeer.

A bright, spacious studio overlooking the water and the lighthouse. Calm, atmospheric and perfect for going deeper.

Easy to reach by tram 26 (direct from Central Station).

Find more information on the website: https://www.stadsoasenaarzee.com/

Dates and Pricing

One long weekend, spread over 3 days.

DATES 2027

  • Friday, February 5th from 1:30 PM till 5:30 PM
  • Saturday, February 6th from 9:00 till 5:00 PM
  • Sunday, February 7th from 9:00 till 5:00 PM 

PRICE: 

  • Regular Price Early Bird: 450 euro (by sign up before December 1st, 2026)
  • Regular Price: 490 euro

Terms and information

  • The training is exempt from VAT, registered with the CRKBO (Central Register for Short Professional Education).
  • A deposit of €150 is required upon registration. We receive the remaining amount no later than four weeks before the training begins.
  • Payment in three instalments is possible (surcharge: €50, on the regular rate only).
  • The training fee includes the course reader and excludes other books and attending yoga classes outside the training weekend.
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Why choose Thrive

Small and personal, 5 to max. 10 students. 

Iryna’s expertise, 10+ years of practice, practical pregnancy experience

Thrive Yoga, a recognised CRKBO training institute with 14 years of experience.

Can be completed in one weekend – short, intense, transformational.

Inspiring location, a place where you quickly feel at home.

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Do you feel an inner yes?

Then it is time. Email us (info@thriveyoga.nl).

Register as an interested participant. Come to an information session. Or schedule a meeting with Iryna.

You are more than welcome.

Thrive Yoga | Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training Amsterdam 2027 | Led by Iryna Odessa

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Drie of vijf proeflessen Yoga of Pilates

Om een goede indruk van Thrive Yoga te geven, bieden we je de keuze om te starten met:

  • 3 proeflessen binnen 2 weken (€ 30,-)
  • 5 proeflessen binnen 1 maand (€ 40,-)

Deze introductiekaart aanbieding is eenmalig verkrijgbaar wanneer je nog niet eerder lessen bij ons gevolgd hebt en alleen beschikbaar wanneer je in Amsterdam (of aangrenzende gemeenten) woonachtig bent. De lessen kunnen in alle  studio’s gebruikt worden! De perfecte manier om kennis te maken met de verschillende lessen en docenten bij Thrive. Je kunt zowel Yoga als Pilates volgen (waarvan maximaal eenmaal Aerial). We adviseren om verschillende lessen / docenten uit te proberen zodat je ons gevarieerde aanbod kan ervaren.  

Je kunt voor Zwangerschapsyoga een losse proefles volgen voor € 10,- , Als je al Thrive lid bent en een rittenkaart hebt, dan kun je deze ook eenmalig gebruiken voor een proefles zonder bijbetaling.