I absolutely adored Clare from the moment I met her. She has a powerful, loving energy and is passionate about educating and empowering women through such a vital time in their lives. I was lucky enough to complete my 85 hour YTT while I was pregnant and without a doubt Clare not only prepared me to teach pre and postnatal yoga, she prepared me to be in my pregnant body and to birth in a way that I felt more knowledgeable, empowered and informed about.

The education I received from this course was second to none – in fact, when I did my birthing classes I could not believe how much I already knew purely from the education I had received over 3 weekends in Mamata Yoga training. And then having Clare share herself and her heart each and every day in our classes made her teachings so much more relevant and real which was just icing on the cake.

Clare is so, so intelligent, hilarious, caring beyond belief, has a wealth of experience to teach from, and is willing to put her heart on a platter for her students. This to me, is the perfect role-modeling for becoming a teacher of our pre and postnatal population. There needs to be more of this love, this honesty, this education, and this energy for women in this phase of their lives and Clare exemplifies this throughout her trainings while providing a truly wonderful education, and provides outstanding resources. The required assignments, readings and her extra, optional recommendations of books, documentaries and practices for women’s health were extremely relevant and wonderfully complemented the course.

I went to this training to further my own education and connect more deeply into my own practice but I left the training as a truly passionate advocate for women’s health, choices, and unique journeys through what is most-likely the most significant life-changing time they will ever experience. I honestly couldn’t be more grateful for this training, for Clare and for the lifelong education I have received from Mamata Yoga.

So much love for this journey, and so much gratitude for this training.

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Kira Lawrence

Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

This training was invaluable as a Yoga Teacher as there are many women who practice yoga out in my area and knowing these ways to modify and practice is absolutely wonderful to know! Both men and women who wish to expand their yoga teaching practice, or even as individuals in various fields such as social work, child & youth care, child development, or other, including parents-to-be (and parents with children), would benefit from this training!

So many amazing concepts and areas that can blend with various practices on and off the mat, which is what practitioners of yoga are looking for: someone they trust to expand their yoga practice, and develop a relationship to continue growing that passion, knowledge and finding who they can be referred to safely in the community for further support.

This training touches on variety areas of the body, mind and soul that adapt and evolve through pregnancy, including, though not limited to: understanding the pelvis and other important areas of the body (including Pelvic Floor muscle softening and tightening), methods to work with women where they are at in their pregnancy (and how to support them and refer them back to their labour team when they are living with significant health concerns), working with their Doula, or other support team to ensure that everyone is working together and supporting the growing family-to-be, and a lot of hands-on techniques (which were very valuable even through an online platform such as Zoom) and a lot of great  conversation to address any questions, language, etc.

I would HIGHLY recommend this training online (while it is still available and approved through Yoga Alliance) or in person if you are in the Edmonton, AB, Canada area anytime soon! So happy I followed my intuition and signed up for this training!!

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Dee Z.

Canada

Clare is amazing, her passion and love for what she does shines in her teacher training. I learned so much from her and I truly feel that she shifted me as a teacher and a woman.

Charlotte A.

Canada

I enjoyed Clare’s enthusiasm and knowledge on prenatal and postnatal yoga, both moms and babes. Clare is a wonderful facilitator of learning, and made the whole training both accessible to everyone and fun. I am very grateful for her collaboration with other health care professionals and yoga teachers. I would highly recommend this training to anyone wanting to teach prenatal or postnatal yoga.

Dr. Natalie C.

Canada

I recently completed Mamata Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training, and was very happy with the whole process. I completed my prenatal yoga training with a local company in person, and I can say that I feel as prepared to be a postnatal yoga teacher from Clare’s online support as I did from an in-person class; the online format is a great alternative and much more flexible.

Clare has years of experience and loads of yoga wisdom to pass on to each of her students—you will be a better yoga teacher after taking her training! The manual is very helpful to follow along with the online lectures, and the assignments were fitting to advance my postnatal yoga knowledgebase. Highly recommend!

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Jennie Kishbaugh

Wyoming, MI

The Mamata 85hr Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training is hands down the most thorough and intense training I’ve completed! This is not a school that just hands out the RPYT designation. Clearly developed with intention and from a place of passion for caring for mom and baby from the prenatal stage, through delivery and into the postpartum stage.

With many hours of in-depth training videos, “face to face” online sessions, assignments and practicum requirements this course not only delivered in overall value but also in developing confidence in teaching to this demographic.

I also loved Clare’s dialog in her live sessions as it came from a place of awareness in creating an inclusive environment. This class was so much more than I expected! I’m truly grateful I went on this journey with Mamata Yoga.

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Bobbi – Jo. S

Chestermere, AB

The 85hr prenatal/postnatal certification taught by Clare Newman was everything I had hoped it would be. The extensive information Clare taught to us was current, practical, and easily understood. I felt ready to apply what I had learned right after the training was done. I am currently teaching prenatal and postnatal classes every week and love that I have the training and knowledge to support women during these times in their life.

Amanda G.

Saskatchewan

I recently completed Mamata Yoga’s 85 hour Pre & Post Natal Yoga teacher training with Clare and it was amazing! Clare has a wealth of knowledge and shares it in a way that keeps you engaged throughout all of the modules. Her sense of humour keeps it real and allows you to feel comfortable to ask questions without hesitation. Her manual is extremely well done and very informative. I refer back to it often as I plan and teach my prenatal classes.

The knowledge I gained from this training has given me the confidence I needed to teach prenatal yoga classes in my own community. To be able to share what I have learned with others is exciting.

I highly recommend taking this training if you teach yoga or work with prenatal mamas.

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Marcelle Vallée

Bonnyville, Alberta