To ensure that we recommend genuinely qualified postpartum yoga teachers, we've used the following criteria to score and rank each candidate:
Public Profile: Each teacher maintains a website, studio page, or professional profile that lets clients learn about them and book.
Private Session Availability: Each teacher offers private (1-on-1) sessions, not only group classes. In addition, we've scored each teacher on a variety of factors:
- Public Profile: All teachers maintain a website, studio page, or professional profile (mandatory).
- Private Session Availability: Each teacher offers private (1-on-1) sessions, not only group classes (mandatory).
| Criterion | Points | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Postpartum Specialization | 20 points |
2 pt: Barely mentioned 6 pt: Mentioned in passing 12 pt: A regular part of the teacher's offering 20 pt: A central focus, prominently featured across the teacher's main page and headings |
| Qualifications & Teaching Experience | 20 points |
3 pt: No qualifying yoga credentials 5 pt: E-RYT 500 (without prenatal credential) 7 pt: RPYT only 9 pt: RPYT + RYT 200 11 pt: RPYT + RYT 200, 5+ years 13 pt: RPYT + E-RYT 200 or RYT 500 15 pt: RPYT + E-RYT 200 or RYT 500, 5+ years 17 pt: RPYT + E-RYT 500 20 pt: RPYT + E-RYT 500, 10+ years |
| Personal Postpartum Experience | 15 points |
0–1 pt: No mention of personal birth or postpartum experience 2–4 pt: Inferred from photos or context, but no explicit mention 5–8 pt: States being a mother, with limited detail 9–12 pt: States being a mother with description of the parenting journey 13–15 pt: Shares a specific birth and recovery story |
| Client Reviews from Postpartum Mothers | 15 points |
0–1 pt: No reviews 2–4 pt: Generic positive reviews only 5–8 pt: Reviews exist but not specifically from postpartum mothers 9–12 pt: Multiple reviews with some postpartum-specific content 13–15 pt: Multiple specific testimonials from postpartum mothers |
| Price (60 min) | 10 points |
1 pt: $171 or above, or price not disclosed 3 pt: $141–$170 5 pt: $111–$140 8 pt: $80–$110 10 pt: Under $80 |
| 1-on-1 Private Yoga Focus | 10 points |
3 pt: Rarely or not mentioned 7 pt: Mentioned occasionally 10 pt: Prominently described as a core offering |
| Booking Accessibility | 10 points |
2 pt: No mention 3 pt: Mention of in-home, studio, or appointment-based booking 7 pt: Booking calendar link or embed 10 pt: Booking calendar with abundant open slots |
※Please note that these scores are subjective and meant to serve as a guide. Different individuals may prioritize different aspects when choosing a postpartum yoga teacher.