How Does The Payment Plan Option Work?

I created this payment plan to make our most popular teacher training course accessible to all. You can now choose to sign up got the Birthing The Mother 50-Hr YTT using our 3-month payment plan.

What are the payments?

The course fee is split into 3 payments of GBP199.67, with the first payment due on sign up then equal payments of GBP 199.67 for the next 2 months.

When Can Sign Up for The Payment Plan?

You can sign up for the payment plan option anytime before the start of the live training course on the 1st of April 2022. If you wish to purchase the training after this, you would need to pay in full.

Do I get immediate access to the course materials?

With the payment plan option, you will get access to the training materials on the 1st of July, just before live training begins. You will get access to 60% of the course materials, including videos and the handbook at this time.

After the 2nd payment, you will get access to further content and bonus materials. After the 3rd payment, you will get access to the course assessment and on completion, your accreditation certificate.

You will have full access to all course materials by the time the live training begins on the 4th of July 2022.


Birthing the Mother Online Training

This 50-Hr Yoga Alliance International Accredited YTT covers all aspects of the perinatal period and the effects of pregnancy on the physical and emotional states of the mother. We also cover The Sadhana for pregnancy and birth and how to support women at this life stage. Sign up now for immediate access.

  • Examine the incredible journey of psychological and physiological changes that a woman travels during pregnancy and childbirth. Human anatomy and physiology (both physical and subtle body) related specifically to considerations during pregnancy.

  • Explore anatomy and physiology during pregnancy, how organs function during pregnancy, an overview of the complications, including miscarriage, premature labour, hypertension, preeclampsia and body mechanics.

  • Discover how we can work therapeutically to alleviate and resolve various aches, pains and ailments related to pregnancy and birth. Understand which practices and postures to avoid and why and be able to offer beneficial substitutes.

  • Learn about comfort techniques and practices for pregnancy and birth including positions for birth; aromatherapy applications; alternative and holistic approaches to pregnancy and birth and additional ways to support your clients towards a peaceful birth.

  • Learn the YogaBellies SLEEP practices (our blend of self-hypnosis, yoga nidra and nada yoga) for pregnancy, that will help relax and destress your clients from conception to birth

  • The course looks in-depth at the relationships with health care providers and problems to look out for. We also teach how to deal with common pregnancy conditions using natural and yogic solutions.

Want To Know More About Teaching Pregnancy Yoga?

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Introducing BIRTHING THE MOTHER™ by YogaBellies:


Birthing the Mother is also part of the 300-Hour EMPOWER™  yoga teacher training programme. EMPOWER™ is a unique yoga teacher training for all women at every stage of life - and you don't need to be a yoga teacher already to join us.  Let me explain...


What is EMPOWER™ ?

I created this programme for those who want to become an expert in women's wellness. This is not a dry teacher training, we look primarily at YOU living and embracing your yoga - on and off the yoga mat - and learning how to teach the YogaBellies practices, as we embody them. This training is equal parts practicing and teaching yoga; personal development and empowerment skills. EMPOWER is a real game-changer and is going to make a huge impact on your life and on the lives of the women you work with.


How do the Individual 50-Hour courses work?

Each of our 50-Hour YTT are individually accredited courses on their own or can be added together to qualify for the 300-hour EMPOWER™ qualification. You can join in with our live online teaching sessions for the 50-hour YTT, or you can simply view the recordings and complete the assessment in your own time. Everything you need is available to you online instantly on sign-up and you will receive a 50-Hour YTT Certificate accredited by Yoga Alliance International on completion.


What do the 50-Hour Courses Cover?

With a focus on yoga for physical, emotional and mental wellbeing throughout the female life stages - in each module, we’ll cover yoga and wellness for the various female life stages such as the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, post-partum (and baby!) and the stages of menopause, female-specific illnesses and conditions - as well balancing hormonal fluctuations;  yoga through the seasons, nutrition, self-care, Ayurveda for women's health… oooft! And so much more :)

Cheryl will lead you on a deep, personal journey, no matter your level of yoga experience. EMPOWER™ will allow you to understand and embrace the cyclical nature of female life and show you how to lead other women to do so too.

With more than 15 years experience as a yoga teacher, and over a decade in training and leading YogaBellies® teachers, Cheryl is the visionary behind EMPOWER™ 


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What Students Have Said About EMPOWER Training

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Empower - Amazing!

Nicola Welsh

I enrolled on the course with little yoga experience feeling excited and nervous all in one! The support from Cheryl and the ladies also enrolled is great,...

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I enrolled on the course with little yoga experience feeling excited and nervous all in one! The support from Cheryl and the ladies also enrolled is great, we are all learning together. The course has lots of information and I had a lot to learn, this can be done in my own time which is great around family life and work. I’m so happy I decided to enroll, it’s life-changing! Absolutely amazing!

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Kathleen Brown Svennebye

We are Half way through already! I have really enjoyed the EMPOWER 300 YTT course thus far, Module 1 really opened up a whole new depth of yoga knowledge par...

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We are Half way through already! I have really enjoyed the EMPOWER 300 YTT course thus far, Module 1 really opened up a whole new depth of yoga knowledge particularly the spiritual aspect and I loved learning more about Ayurveda, Module 2 has really allowed me to appreciate our natural cycles & opened my eyes to living more in tune with nature, the seasons and in particular the moon and it’s relation to our menstrual cycle, as the course is limited to a small number of women it feels like an intimate group and safe space to share our personal experiences and wisdom together and make real friends whilst gaining a deeper understanding of yoga philosophy and practical knowledge. I am pleasantly surprised by the in depth course materials provided by Cheryl especially the extra courses for foundational yoga knowledge which is particularly beneficial for a non yoga teacher like me, the lifetime access to the materials also means I can dip in and out of these areas of study at my own pace and in as much depth as I choose, the hormonal eating plan, birth rocks, pregnancy and menopause additional materials included also provide for greater understanding of these topics alongside the EMPOWER course. I have also enjoyed access to the Yogabellies teachers lounge as well as the empower group to provide further opportunity to meet others in the yogabellies family and gain some insight from other yoga teachers and their existing knowledge. The course is refreshing in that it does not put high pressure on us to achieve certain academic grades and feels more about growing and learning over time and understanding that each module can be completed without having to “know it all” at once but that we can use the live lectures, handbooks & nest sessions to gain a foundation of knowledge in the particular module area and to sufficiently complete the module but know we will continue to use the additional materials and recommended reading throughout our lifetime and that together with our own personal yoga practice will enable us to develop practical yoga and teaching skills over time. Also thanks to the small groups undertaking the course at any given time, it means rather than feeing like a lost number in a high volume academic setting, I feel my voice can be heard and I can gain a deeper connection with those participating and teaching in the course despite being online rather than in person training and also allows for those of us to share the course across different countries. I would definitely recommend the course to any other women seeking a new challenge and wanting to develop their yoga practice and knowledge and/or wishing to teach female friendly yoga at every life stage. Thanks 🙏🏼 🧘‍♀️Katie B S

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A wonderful experience

GEMMA STRONACH

Cheryl has worked tirelessly to provide a course which not only develops you as a practical yoga teacher, but also to understand the fundamental foundations ...

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Cheryl has worked tirelessly to provide a course which not only develops you as a practical yoga teacher, but also to understand the fundamental foundations of yoga in a mental and spiritual sense. Yoga with Cheryl and the girls has already transformed my life and continues to enhance it each day. It is not about who can do the best headstands and bends, it is about loving yourself and the body you have. It is about understanding what is going on and how to enhance your own life to then be able to help others. I have never been so in tune with my own body as I am now.

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Life Changing

Katieanne Duncan-Bruce

I’ve loved every minute of Empower so far. There is so much information at hand and Cheryl & the team are quick to answer any further questions. I’ve bee...

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I’ve loved every minute of Empower so far. There is so much information at hand and Cheryl & the team are quick to answer any further questions. I’ve been thinking about doing a course like this for a while and so glad I waited until now. Empower is so thorough and the live sessions are invaluable. I’ve learnt so much in a short time and looking forward to the remaining modules. I would highly recommend this course to anyone thinking about becoming a yoga teacher or working on their personal development. I feel confident in what I’ve learnt so far and love that there are so many resources to refer back to in future. The inclusion of guest speakers is a fantastic addition. Cheryl is so knowledgeable, welcoming and down to earth - a fantastic role model. You are made to feel so welcome and included in the group. All the senior yoga teachers are experienced and inspiring. I’m so excited for my journey ahead. Thank you empower. Katieanne

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A course that every female can benefit from

Beth Thomas

I signed up for the Empower 300 YTT purely from the perspective of wanting to become a yoga teacher working with ladies during pregnancy and postnatally, but...

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I signed up for the Empower 300 YTT purely from the perspective of wanting to become a yoga teacher working with ladies during pregnancy and postnatally, but the course has offered so much more than that. It is truly a course that every female at every life stage will benefit from. I have not only learned so much about yoga, but I have also learned about the wonders of the human body, our hormones, the impact of our environment, the importance of diet and nutrition, the wonder of aromatherapy, and most importantly myself. I have already been commenting to my female friends and family members about how can we not know this stuff - how is it not taught in schools or in families... I really look forward to using what I have learned for myself as I progress through life, as well as offering a wonderful yoga practice for other ladies.

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Meet The Teacher

Cheryl MacDonald, E-RYT 500


I understand why women need yoga throughout life - and that it can benefit us as much in life as it can in class. I've practiced and I've taught women at every life stage - in fact,  over 100,000 women in the UK alone,  have come along to YogaBellies classes to balance their hormones; relieve stress; find their calm place for birth; chill with baby afterward and battle the symptoms of menopause. 

Yoga is as important to women at 14 as it is 99, and over my 25 years of yoga practice, I have developed The YogaBellies Sadhana, to give women exactly what they need in a safe and therapeutic practice.

YogaBellies isn't just about pulling shapes: It's about loving yourself, on and off the yoga mat. Body positivity, Self-love, and Self-worth are all important elements of our practice and the EMPOWER™ journey.

Equally as important to me is empowering women to have a sustainable career as a yoga teacher. The main thing that yoga teacher training lacks is someone who actually has the experience of creating a successful yoga business; I have this and I want to share it with as many teachers as possible! I've personally trained and coached hundreds of YogaBellies teachers in my proven business systems and marketing practices that have made YogaBellies a global phenomenon. I've won several business awards over the years including but not only...

  • LuxLife Most Inspirational Women's Yoga Teacher 2021 
  • The Great British Entrepreneur Award 2019
  • The Scottish Edge Award for Enterprise 2013
  • Woman of the Year Award 2014
  • Mumpreneur UK Award 2012
  • 3 x What's On for Little Ones Awards 2014
  • Working Mums Top Employer Award 2015
  • Mums Club Top 100 Businesses 2012


You may also have seen me featured in:

  • The Huffington Post - talking about my yoga journey and YogaBellies® beginnings
  • As a winner of BBC Dragon's Den (watch us in the video below!) - the Dragon's loved the concept of YogaBellies®
  • Appeared on ITV's This Morning - teaching yoga to women and children at various life stages
  • All of the magazines, TV channels and publications you can see on this page, talking about yoga for women throughout life
  • Been personal yoga teacher to celebrities such as Kimberley Walsh (Girls Aloud), Fearne Cotton and Catherine Tyldsley

How is the training delivered?


Having had some pretty deplorable 'online' training experiences myself, I wanted to make sure the EMPOWER provided as much as an in-person training BUT with the added benefits of having lifetime access to the resources and access them in your own time.


How is the EMPOWER training delivered?


RECORDED LIVE  SESSIONS

EMPOWER is a combination of live-recorded (or live online) yoga teacher training and guest expert sessions; live mentoring sessions with myself and my Senior YogaBellies Teachers and daily interaction in our online forum with the YB team and your peers. Every week of training you will be engaged in a combination of these training sessions with home study too. We're constantly interacting with you to make sure you're on track throughout the training and if you can't make a session you can access it later in your own time.

HANDBOOKS AND RESOURCES

In addition to this, you have access to complete handbooks for each module; a full YogaBellies Asana Manual; adaptions for the female life stage and conditions and more. You'll also be provided with pre-written YogaBellies class plans if you chose to become a licensed teacher (optional).

ONLINE LEARNING

We provide pre-recorded live YogaBellies class videos for your review and learning; lecture and asana break down videos, all of which you have lifetime access to and can watch at a time to suit. You also get downloadable handbooks, Asana ‘Cheat Sheets’, slide shows, audio learning and more.

 ASSESSMENT

For the 50-Hour YTT qualification, you must complete the online quiz to gain your certification. If you are just completing the training for personal reasons, there is no requirement to do this. There is also no time limit on the 50-hour courses, If you wish to gain the 300-Hour Qualification, there are various other criteria that need to be met also. 

You will receive a downloadable certificate from YogaBellies on completion of your mini-course and these can also be counted as credits towards with 300-Hour EMPOWER YTT within 3 years. If you require a paper certificate you can request this from Yoga Alliance International.

Watch Intro Video

Check out a YogaBellies for Pregnancy Class with Ellie

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome!

    2. What's Covered

    3. Module 4 Handbook

    1. Overview of The Trimesters of Pregnancy

    2. The Female Reproductive System

    3. Contraindictions for Exercise in Pregnancy

    4. Pregnancy Exercise and Contraindications

    5. Pre-existing Health Conditions and Pregnancy

    6. An Introduction to Yoga and Pregnancy

    7. YogaBellies for Pregnancy

    8. SENSE in Pregnancy

    9. SENSE: Aromatherapy During Pregnancy

    10. BREATHE: Pranayama for Pregnancy and Birth

    11. BREATHE: Pregnancy Pranayama

    12. BREATHE: YogaBellies Breathing Practices for Pregnancy and Birth (videos)

    13. MOVE: Practice Considerations Through The Trimesters of Pregnancy

    14. MOVE: Adapting Yoga for Pregnancy: Discussion and Class Runthrough

    15. MOVE: Adapting Asana Categories During Pregnancy

    16. MOVE: Adapting Your Yoga Practice During Pregnancy

    17. MOVE: Therapeutic Asana and Modifications for Pregnancy

    18. MOVE: YogaBellies for Pregnancy DVD Sequence Breakdown

    19. MOVE: Asanas for Pregnancy Modifications: Quick Reference Guide

    20. MOVE: Checking for Diastasis Recti (video)

    21. MOVE: YogaBellies for the Pelvic Floor

    22. MOVE: YogaBellies Pregnancy Yoga Sequences Quick Reference

    23. SLEEP: Deep Relaxation in Pregnancy

    24. SLEEP: Deep Relaxation in Pregnancy and Birth Hypnosis

    25. Holistic Remedies for Common Pregnancy Complaints

    26. BIRTH: YogaBellies Guide to Birth Preparation

    27. BIRTH: YogaBellies Guide to Birth Preparation

    28. BIRTH: Preparing for Birth (video)

    29. BIRTH: Alternative Wellness Trends in Pregnancy and Birthing

    1. Female Anatomy & Physiology

    2. The Female Reproductive System

    3. All About the BAPs (Back, Abs and Pelvic Floor)

    4. BAPs (Back, Abs and Pelvic Floor)

    5. The Core and Back

    6. YogaBellies for the Pelvic Floor

    7. Working with Common Female Conditions

    8. The Biggest Health Threats to Women

    1. Watch YogaBellies Pregnancy Live Class Videos

    1. 50-Hour Module Assessment

    2. Assessment Module 4

    3. Assignment: Review Module 4 Birthing the Mother

    4. Assignment: Submit Reviews of YogaBellies for Pregnancy and Birth ROCKS Books

    5. OM Work and Further Reflections

    1. Birthing the Mother Pregnancy Community Forum

    2. Read the EMPOWER full syllabus for 2022

      FREE PREVIEW
    3. Becoming a Licensed YogaBellies Teacher

      FREE PREVIEW
    4. Empower 300-Hour Syllabus

    5. BONUS GUEST SPEAKER Joanne Shaw, Physiotherapist: Exercise and Activity for Women Throughout Life

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