Ubud, Bali · Fri 29 Jan – Wed 3 Feb 2027 · 50 hours
Birth-Informed Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training
Most prenatal yoga training teaches poses. This one teaches birth.
For yoga teachers, doulas, midwives, birth workers and anyone who wants to support women in pregnancy and birth: six days with Kate Nelson at THE IN MOVEMENT, Ubud, learning to teach the pregnant woman and the birth partner beside her.
From USD $1,400 · Payment plan available
- 6 days29 Jan – 3 Feb 2027
- 50 hours14 modules
- Group sizeLimited for depth
of learning - Certificateof completion
from Kate
Why this training
Pregnant students keep turning up in your classes.
Most of us were never taught how to teach them. We leave out a few poses, hope we're keeping her safe, and quietly wonder if we're getting it right.
Being a good teacher isn't the same as understanding pregnancy. Understanding pregnancy isn't the same as understanding birth. This training closes both gaps.
What makes it different
Three things most prenatal trainings leave out
Birth itself
You'll learn birth, not just pregnancy: the pelvis, the pelvic floor and how a baby descends and rotates through the pelvis, with active birth positions. Every posture you teach has a reason behind it.
The partner in the room
Drawn from the partner workshop Kate runs in Fremantle. You'll learn the nine partner postures and how to show a birth partner where their hands go, how to take her weight and how to support without taking over. Most birth preparation talks only to her. This teaches the pair.
The nervous system
Polyvagal theory, trauma-informed practice and holding space, learned in your own body first, so you can stay steady when a room gets intense.
Your teacher
Kate Nelson
Kate has taught yoga for more than 25 years and has specialised in prenatal, birth and postnatal work for more than 20.
In Fremantle, Western Australia, she runs Active Birthing with Partners, where birth partners learn how to support a labouring woman, and she has run birth workshops there for over 20 years. Her teaching is person-centred, trauma-informed and practical. This training brings all of it into six days in Ubud.
"Pregnancy is not an illness. The women in your classes need a teacher who understands what their bodies are preparing for. Prepare the body and the mind will follow."
Kate
What you'll leave with
After six days, you'll be able to
- Plan and teach a prenatal class for students in any trimester
- Know what to change for a pregnant student, what to leave alone, and why
- Explain what the pelvis and baby are doing in labour, and choose postures with that in mind
- Know your scope of practice, and when to refer a student to her midwife, GP or obstetrician
- Teach a birth partner positions and support they can use
- Hold space for intensity and big feelings without rushing to fix them
- Teach breath, sound and deep rest she can take into the birth room
- Build a sustainable pregnancy yoga offer of your own
The curriculum
14 modules, 50 hours
Every module comes with its chapter in the student manual, so you can keep studying long after Ubud.
- The philosophy of pregnancy yogaBirth without fear4 hrs
- Holding spaceTrauma-informed and somatic teaching skills3 hrs
- Polyvagal theoryThe nervous system in pregnancy and birth3 hrs
- Trimester by trimesterAdapting practice across the whole of pregnancy3 hrs
- Anatomy and physiology of pregnancyHormones and the changing body5 hrs
- The pelvic floor, pelvis and birth mechanicsHow a baby descends and rotates through the pelvis4 hrs
- Pranayama and breathFor pregnancy and for labour3 hrs
- Sound, voice and the three toningsThe Low Hum, the Open Ahh and the Low Moan3 hrs
- Asana sequencingDesigning purposeful pregnancy yoga classes4 hrs
- Complications, risk and scope of practiceKnowing your limits and referring well3 hrs
- Partner work and birth supportThe nine partner postures and supported positions6 hrs
- Yoga nidra and deep relaxationFull scripts and how to teach them4 hrs
- PostpartumRecovery, repair and the fourth trimester3 hrs
- The business of teachingBuilding a sustainable pregnancy yoga practice2 hrs
Total: 50 hours.
How the six days run
Six full days in Ubud
Each day runs from 8am to 5pm, Bali time.
- Day 1Fri 29 Jan
- Day 2Sat 30 Jan
- Day 3Sun 31 Jan
- Day 4Mon 1 Feb
- Day 5Tue 2 Feb
- Day 6Wed 3 Feb · closing ceremony
The training ends with the White Rose closing ceremony on Wednesday 3 February. Plan to arrive in Ubud by Thursday 28 January.
Who it's for
This training is for you if you're a…
Yoga teacher
Ready to specialise in pregnancy and birth in depth.
Doula
Wanting movement and embodiment tools for the women you support.
Midwife
Looking for a body-based complement to your clinical practice.
Birth worker
Wanting to bring movement and breath into your work.
Open to everyone. You don't need to be a yoga teacher, and you don't need prenatal experience.
Where you'll train
THE IN MOVEMENT, Nyuh Kuning, Ubud
THE IN MOVEMENT is in Nyuh Kuning, Ubud, with two yoga shalas, a restaurant and a recovery space, so you can study, eat and rest in one place.
Getting there
About 2 hours by car from Bali's airport (Denpasar, DPS), longer at peak times.
Where to stay
We recommend Swasti Eco Cottages in Ubud. You book and pay for your room directly with them.
The weather
January and February are Bali's wet season. Ubud is green and quieter, and the training is indoors.
What's included
What you receive
- 50 hours of training with Kate
- A 50-hour Certificate of Completion, issued by Kate
- The student manual: 14 modules to keep studying from
- Full yoga nidra scripts you can use in your classes straight away
- Partner workshop guide and birth-support handout
- Ongoing email support from Kate and your training group
- Flights
- Accommodation
- Meals
Book your place
Dates and fees
Fri 29 Jan – Wed 3 Feb 2027 · THE IN MOVEMENT, Ubud · 50 hours with Kate Nelson
Pay in full
USD $1,400
if you pay in full by Monday 30 November 2026 (Perth and Bali time)
- Paid in full by Mon 30 Nov 2026USD $1,400
- Paid in full from Tue 1 Dec 2026USD $1,700
Payment plan
USD $1,800
in total, as three payments of USD $600. That's USD $400 more than paying in full by 30 November, or USD $100 more from 1 December.
- Deposit, at bookingUSD $600
- By Friday 18 December 2026USD $600
- By Friday 15 January 2027USD $600
Booking after Friday 18 December? Your next payment is due 14 days after you book. All payments must be made before Tuesday 26 January 2027 to take part in the training.
Pay the deposit: USD $600Your place is confirmed when your deposit or full payment is received. Fees are in US dollars, paid by card through Stripe.
Not sure yet? Book a 20-minute chat with Kate or get the info pack.
Cancellation terms
- If you cancel, the USD $600 deposit isn't refunded. If you pay in full, USD $600 of your payment counts as the deposit.
- Cancel by Friday 4 December 2026: full refund except the deposit.
- Cancel from Saturday 5 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027: half of what you've paid beyond the deposit.
- Cancel from Saturday 2 January 2027, don't attend, or leave after the training starts: no change-of-mind refund, but you can transfer your place to another eligible participant by telling Kate in writing.
- If Kate cancels or changes the dates, every payment is refunded in full within 7 business days.
- Paying a deposit or the full fee means you agree to these terms. They don't limit your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.
Questions
Questions teachers ask before booking
Do I need to be a qualified yoga teacher?
No. The training is open to everyone. Yoga teachers, doulas, midwives and birth workers come, and so do people who simply want to support women in pregnancy and birth.
Where do I stay?
We recommend Swasti Eco Cottages in Ubud. You book and pay for your room directly with them. Accommodation isn't included in the fee.
Do I need prenatal experience?
No. The training starts from the beginning with pregnancy and birth. You don't need to have taught a pregnant student before.
Can I come if I'm pregnant?
Yes, you're welcome. Please check with your midwife, GP or obstetrician before you book and before you travel, and let Kate know when you book.
What about Lunar New Year?
The training finishes on Wednesday 3 February, two days before Lunar New Year's Eve on Friday 5 February. If you're flying from Asia, flights around Lunar New Year can be busier than usual.
What language is it taught in?
English. The student manual can be translated into most languages on request before the training starts.
How do I pay?
By card through Stripe, in US dollars. Choose pay in full or the three-part payment plan. See dates and fees.
I have another question.
Peace at Birth, Peace on the Earth.
Pregnant women are already coming to your classes. This is six days to learn what their bodies are preparing for.
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