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Neurologist

Ellensburg, WA ยท On-site

$327.09 - $440/hr

We provide care across the spectrum of life, from prenatal and birthing services to palliative and ... Wellness program including dedicated mental health services, yoga, and fitness classes * Team ...

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How much do prenatal yoga jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for prenatal yoga in the United States is $33.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.32 and $37.26 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a prenatal yoga instructor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Prenatal Yoga Instructor, you need a solid foundation in yoga instruction, specialized prenatal yoga training, and a recognized yoga teaching certification. Familiarity with anatomy, pregnancy-safe modifications, and tools like props or prenatal-specific yoga sequences is typically required. Compassion, strong communication, and the ability to create a supportive environment help students feel safe and empowered. These skills ensure that classes are both safe and effective, supporting the health and well-being of expectant mothers.

What is prenatal yoga?

Prenatal yoga is a specialized form of yoga designed specifically for pregnant women. It focuses on gentle stretching, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques that help support the physical and emotional well-being of expectant mothers. Prenatal yoga can help improve flexibility, reduce stress, and alleviate common pregnancy discomforts. Classes are usually led by certified instructors who adapt poses for each trimester, ensuring both safety and comfort. Participating in prenatal yoga may also help prepare the body for childbirth and promote bonding with the baby.

How to become a prenatal yoga teacher?

To become a prenatal yoga teacher, you should complete a yoga teacher training certification, such as a 200-hour RYT certification, and then pursue specialized prenatal yoga training to learn about pregnancy-specific modifications and safety. Gaining experience teaching prenatal classes and staying updated on prenatal health are also important for this role.

How to become a prenatal yoga instructor?

To become a prenatal yoga instructor, you should complete a yoga teacher training certification, preferably with a specialization in prenatal or pregnancy yoga. Gaining experience teaching prenatal classes and obtaining relevant certifications from recognized organizations can enhance credibility and job prospects.

What are some common challenges faced by prenatal yoga instructors, and how can they be addressed?

Prenatal yoga instructors often encounter the challenge of adapting poses to accommodate a wide range of pregnancy stages and individual needs. It's essential to prioritize safety and comfort, which may require offering multiple pose variations and closely monitoring participants for any signs of discomfort. Building strong communication skills helps instructors check in regularly with students about their well-being and modify sequences as needed. Additionally, prenatal yoga classes can vary in attendance, so instructors should be prepared to adjust their teaching style for both small and larger groups. Ongoing education in prenatal anatomy and current best practices ensures that instructors provide safe, supportive environments for all participants.

What is the difference between Prenatal Yoga vs Prenatal Massage Therapist?

AspectPrenatal YogaPrenatal Massage Therapist
CertificationsYoga Teacher Certification, prenatal-specific trainingMassage Therapy License, prenatal massage certification
Work EnvironmentYoga studios, gyms, online classesClinics, spas, wellness centers
Industry UsageFitness, wellness, prenatal healthMassage therapy, healthcare, prenatal care

Both roles focus on supporting pregnant women but differ in approach: Prenatal Yoga emphasizes physical activity and mental well-being through yoga practices, while Prenatal Massage Therapy provides physical relief and relaxation through massage techniques. Each requires specialized training and serves different aspects of prenatal health.

More about Prenatal Yoga jobs
Infographic showing various Prenatal Yoga job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 46% Full Time, 52% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $69,965 per year, or $33.6 per hour.

UNC Medical Center Instructor Women's Health and Childbirth Educator (Per Diem)

UNC Health Careers

Chapel Hill, NC โ€ข On-site

$18.84 - $26.77/hr

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Job description

Description

Join our Women's Services team as an Instructor / Childbirth Educator (per diem) and play a meaningful role in supporting perinatal education as well as a variety of women's health topics!

We are seeking passionate and experienced instructors to lead engaging, evidence-based classes to prepare families for pregnancy, birth, and early parenting. Breastfeeding class instructors must hold IBCLC (International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant) certification. Instructors for all other classes must have childbirth educator or doula certification.

Clinical background in labor and delivery, newborn nursery, and postpartum care is strongly preferred.

Flexible schedule offered based upon the instructor's availability.

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary:
The Women's Health Instructor will develop, organize, and implement a comprehensive health education program geared specifically towards preparing women and their partners for labor and caring for their newborn. The Health Instructor will conduct a structured educational program that includes a variety of topics relating to women's health, prenatal care, labor and delivery, postpartum, infant care, infant feeding, and parenting.


Responsibilities:
1. Develop, organize, and effectively communicate a comprehensive curriculum geared specifically towards preparing women and their partners for labor and post-partum.
2. Develop, coordinate, and teach a series of childbirth-related classes covering topics such as nutrition in pregnancy, premature labor prevention, physical and emotional changes in pregnancy, the process of labor and birth, comfort measures for labor, UNC Baby-Friendly Initiative practice, postpartum care, birth control, infant care and feeding, parenting skills, dangers of substance abuse, and smoking cessation.
3. If appropriately qualified, a Health Instructor will educate patients and families on topics including, but not limited to, infant and child CPR, sign language for babies, infant massage, prenatal Yoga, child safety and women's life stages.
4. Prepare parents to respond safely and efficiently to the perinatal physical and psychosocial processes
5. Assess basic educational needs of patients and adjust teaching tools accordingly.
6. Incorporate updated recommendations form the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Academy of Pediatrics, and other trustworthy women's health organization as well as integrating policies and procedures of the UNC Healthcare system and NC Women's Hospital.


Other Information

Other information:
Education Requirements:
High school diploma or GEDBachelor's degree preferred
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Requires certification from a nationally recognized childbirth education organization or certification from a relevant nationally recognized organization (American Heart Association, International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners, etc.), or medical formal training combined with teaching experience.
Professional Experience Requirements:
1 year of teaching experience preferred
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary teamExcellent communication and customer service skills Ability to effectively and creatively present health information to patients from a variety of cultural and psychosocial backgrounds, including the use of appropriate web sources and toolsProficient user of Microsoft Office, electronic mail and trustworthy webpages


Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: Women's Health Infor Center

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 6.00

Salary Range:ย $18.84 - $26.77 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No


This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.


Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

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