This intensive workshop equips yoga teachers with applicable knowledge and tools to safely guide pregnant students in any trimester. Learn trimester-specific modifications, breath physiology, and how to address common pregnancy discomforts—all while fostering a nurturing class environment.

course highlights

🔹 Foundational Assessments

🔹 Trimester-Specific Adaptations

🔹 Posture Workshop

🔹 Sequencing Considerations

🔹 The 4th Trimester

who should attend?

✔ 200HR+ Certified Yoga Teachers seeking prenatal foundations
✔ Instructors wanting to create inclusive, safe spaces for pregnant students in any class
✔ Those interested in perinatal anatomy, breathwork, and trauma-informed cues

register by

april 31st

Date: May 4th
Time: 10AM–5PM
Location: Nook Yoga Studio - Barrie
Investment: $300+hst
Led by: Cassandra Jackson & Anna Griffiths

All of our courses are accredited with the Canadian Yoga Alliance under Nook Yoga Academy




We want to empower yoga teachers to lead any class with pregnant women confidently and to be able to provide effective modifications so that students are able to participate in the experience regardless of how far along they are on their journey.

break down

🔹 Foundational Assessments

  • Key questions to ask pregnant students (weeks/months, health clearance, prior yoga experience)

  • Identifying high-risk conditions (e.g., pre-eclampsia, diastasis recti) and when to refer to medical professionals

🔹 Trimester-Specific Adaptations

  • First trimester: Managing fatigue/nausea, avoiding supine poses if nauseous

  • Second trimester: Modifying for growing belly

  • Third trimester: Balancing challenges, breathwork for restricted diaphragm space

🔹 Posture Workshop

  • Safe alternatives for common poses

  • Strengthening vs. stretching priorities

🔹 Sequencing & Class Design

  • Incorporating check-ins for community connection

  • Pregnancy-specific breath techniques

  • Core-safe sequencing to manage intra-abdominal pressure

🔹 Postpartum Considerations

  • 4th Trimester: Gentle reactivation post-birth (C-section/vaginal recovery)

  • Baby-inclusive poses for postnatal classes