Pelvic Floor Yoga™ Teacher Training

with Leslie Howard

Student Reviews

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The Course I was Looking For

Cheryl Kiviat

Leslie masterfully designed and delivered a holistic program that is informative and transformative for anyone working in the body world. I look forward to i...

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Leslie masterfully designed and delivered a holistic program that is informative and transformative for anyone working in the body world. I look forward to integrating my new understanding of the pelvic floor work in my own personal practice and with my clients moving forward. Thank you Leslie! Cheryl K. C-IAYT

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Fantastic course - well worth the money

Roxanna Hunter

I was unsure about paying for Leslie's course online as I was new to her work so I purchased and started reading her book. I could quickly tell that she was...

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I was unsure about paying for Leslie's course online as I was new to her work so I purchased and started reading her book. I could quickly tell that she was a wealth of knowledge on the pelvic floor so went ahead and purchased the course. I am so glad I did! I have learned so much that will help my students and myself. I am going to do her certification program as well.

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One of the best yoga teacher trainings

Elizabeth McNichols

Leslie is a fabulous teacher and taught the concepts of pelvic floor yoga clearly. This is one of the best online courses in my experience.

Leslie is a fabulous teacher and taught the concepts of pelvic floor yoga clearly. This is one of the best online courses in my experience.

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Exceeded Expectations

tina terry

I was apprehensive about this course. I enrolled in a pelvic floor workshop before taking this course. That workshop was geared towards training the particip...

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I was apprehensive about this course. I enrolled in a pelvic floor workshop before taking this course. That workshop was geared towards training the participants on strengthening their pelvic floors. I was diagnosed with a hypertonic pelvic floor and my PT suggested I first work on training my pelvic floor to relax before strengthening. Leslie did a fantastic job addressing both hypertonic and hypotonic pelvic floors. She gave detailed analysis on the anatomy and various poses to address both issues. I was pleasantly surprised at the insight she gave regarding watching students as they execute these exercises. I am a RYT-500 teacher and my goal is to take this knowledge to help people learn more about their pelvic floors.

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Excellent

Nathalie Stechysin

This is an absolutely thorough course. Leslie is supportive and deeply knowledgeable. I highly recommend training with her.

This is an absolutely thorough course. Leslie is supportive and deeply knowledgeable. I highly recommend training with her.

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5% of sales go to FUTURES WITHOUT VIOLENCE

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COVID-19 shelter in place orders and growing financial insecurity are contributing to increased domestic and sexual violence across the country. To support efforts to stop violence against women and children, I will be donating 5% of the proceeds from this course to FUTURES WITHOUT VIOLENCE.

Instructor & Course Creator

Senior Instructor Leslie Howard

Leslie Howard is an Oakland-based yoga teacher specializing in all things pelvic. She leads workshops and trainings internationally and is the author of Pelvic Liberation: Using Yoga, Self-Inquiry, and Breath Awareness for Pelvic Health. She is a regular presenter at the Yoga Journal conferences and a regular contributor to Yoga Journal magazine. Her own struggles with healing her hips and pelvis led her to an intense study of the anatomy, physiology, cultural messaging, history, and energetics of this rich place. Her teaching is informed by over 3500 hours of yoga study with senior Iyengar yoga teachers. She considers Ramanand Patel her most important influence and mentor. She designed two studies with clinicians at the University of California San Francisco that show yoga is effective in alleviating incontinence and pelvic pain.

Calling all Yoga Teachers

Complete my course and earn a certificate plus 20 CEUs you can apply to Yoga Alliance or IAYT requirements.
Leslie Howard with student

Training Overview

Through 20 hours of detailed video lessons, readings, activities, and quizzes, you'll learn the fundamentals of Pelvic Floor Yoga™ and how to teach students with pelvic floor issues. After completing this training, you will be able to:

  • Explain basic pelvic floor anatomy to your students.

  • Develop an awareness of the three muscular layers of your pelvic floor and explain to students techniques to develop awareness of their own pelvic floors.

  • Practice a variety of breath techniques for pelvic floor health and guide students in exercises that incorporate these practices.

  • Analyze pelvic floor complaints and symptoms and determine how they relate to common pelvic floor conditions.

  • Design asana sequences that address pelvic floor muscles that have too little tone (hypotonic) and too much tone (hypertonic).

  • Instruct students with appropriate language and clear, easy-to-understand cues.

Course Extras

Get extra support with these bonus materials and services.

  • My Book

    You'll receive a free electronic copy of my groundbreaking book, Pelvic Liberation: Using Yoga, Self-Inquiry, and Breath Awareness for Pelvic Health.

  • Monthly Office Hour

    Ask questions, get answers, and learn more about poses, breath work, and other course topics. Meet with me and other members of the course for a one-hour web conference every month.

  • Video Archive

    You'll receive unlimited one-year access to more than 80 videos covering poses, breath work, and teaching practices for pelvic floor health. Maintain access for reference purposes for just $25/year.

Course Curriculum

    1. Welcome to My Course!

    2. How to Use the Course Learning Platform

    3. My Book

    4. Important Course Policy and Contact Information - PLEASE READ!

    5. A Note About Gender-Inclusive Language

    6. Introduce Yourself

    7. Course Q&A Forum and Office Hours

    1. Module 1 | Overview

    2. Module 1 | Video Lesson (49 mins) and guest lecturer, Gil Hedley talking about the clitoris (34 minutes)

    3. Module 1 | Reading

    4. Module 1 | Inquiry and Practice

    5. Module 1 | Knowledge Check

    1. Module 2 | Overview

    2. Module 2 | Video Lesson (25 mins)

    3. Module 2 | Reading

    4. Module 2 | Inquiry and Practice

    5. Module 2 | Knowledge Check

    1. Module 3 | Overview

    2. Module 3 | Video Lessons Part 1 (43 mins)

    3. Module 3 | Video Lessons Part 2 (13 mins)

    4. Module 3 | Reading

    5. Module 3 | Inquiry and Practice

    6. Module 3 | Knowledge Check

    1. Module 4 | Overview

    2. Module 4 | Video Lessons Part 1 (49 mins)

    3. Module 4 | Video Lessons Part 2 (27 mins)

    4. Module 4 | Reading

    5. Module 4 | Inquiry and Practice

    6. Module 4 | Knowledge Check

    1. Module 5 | Overview

    2. Module 5 | Video Lessons Part 1 (43 mins)

    3. Module 5 | Video Lessons Part 2 (25 mins)

    4. Module 5 | Reading

    5. Module 5 | Inquiry and Practice

    6. Module 5 | Knowledge Check

Pelvic Floor Yoga™ Teacher Training

  • $499.00 first payment, $25.00 / year onwards
  • 93 lessons
  • Certificate of completion
  • 20 CEU hours

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Pricing Details

Pay $499 for 1 year of unlimited access. After the first year, continue to enjoy access to all videos and lesson materials for a $25 annual fee (charged to your credit card automatically). You may cancel your subscription at any time.