Yoga Therapy for Menstrual Health: 27-Hour IAYT Accredited Professional Training
If you work with women — or you are a woman — you already know that the menstrual cycle is not just a physical experience.
It is emotional, energetic, psychological, and spiritual.
And yet most yoga teacher training programs dedicate little to no time to it.
That gap is exactly what Yoga Therapy for Women's Menstrual Health was created to fill.
This is a 27-hour IAYT APD accredited professional training for yoga teachers and certified yoga therapists who want to work more confidently, ethically, and effectively with women's menstrual and pelvic health. It is pre-recorded for flexible, self-paced learning — with an optional weekly live Zoom gathering for community and support.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is designed for:
Certified yoga therapists (C-IAYT) seeking 27 IAYT Approved Professional Development (APD) credits in a specialized area of clinical practice
Yoga teachers (200-hour RYT and above) who want specialized, evidence-informed training in women's menstrual health and are ready to go beyond general wellness guidance
Wellness professionals working with women who want a deeper understanding of the menstrual cycle through a yogic and trauma-informed lens
You do not need to be a yoga therapist to enroll. All yoga teachers with a 200-hour certification or above are welcome. C-IAYT holders will receive 27 IAYT APD credits upon completion. All other participants receive a certificate of completion.
What You Will Learn
This course covers the full spectrum of yoga therapy for women's menstrual health — from philosophy and history to clinical application and research. Here is what is inside:
The History & Philosophy of Yoga for Women:
We begin by examining the historical roots of yoga and why the female body and menstrual cycle were largely absent from classical texts. We explore the contrast between the ascetic tradition and the Tantric tradition that honored the female body as sacred — and what this means for how we practice and teach today.
The Four Seasons of the Menstrual Cycle:
One of the foundational frameworks of this course is the four seasons of the menstrual cycle: menstruation (winter), follicular (spring), ovulation (summer), and luteal (autumn). You will learn how to adapt yoga therapy practices to each phase — honoring the cyclical nature of the female body rather than asking women to perform at the same level every day.
Stress, the Nervous System & Menstrual Health:
Stress is one of the primary drivers of menstrual health conditions including dysmenorrhea, PCOS, and endometriosis.
This course explores the relationship between the HPA axis, cortisol, and hormonal balance — and provides evidence-informed yoga therapy tools for nervous system regulation including pranayama, somatic movement, and grounding practices.
Yogic Frameworks Applied to Women's Health:
You will learn how to apply the five koshas, prana vayus, and five elements to assess and address menstrual imbalances. These frameworks give us a clinical language for women's cyclical experience that Western medicine simply does not have.
Anatomy & Physiology of the Female Reproductive System:
A thorough grounding in the anatomy and physiology of the female endocrine and reproductive systems — including common conditions such as PCOS, endometriosis, pelvic floor dysfunction, and painful periods — with clear guidance on contraindications and scope of practice.
Trauma-Informed Clinical Practice:
Every aspect of this course is rooted in trauma-informed, client-centered principles. You will learn how to use language that honors rather than pathologizes the body, how to hold space for shame and pain, and when and how to refer clients to other healthcare professionals.
The Research Base:
This course is evidence-informed. We draw on peer-reviewed research supporting yoga for menstrual pain, endometriosis, premenstrual experiences, and hormonal regulation — so you can speak confidently about why this work matters, both to your clients and to other healthcare professionals.
What Is Included
9 lessons covering yogic frameworks, biomedical foundations, and women's health conditions
10 yoga practices (womb yoga, yoga nidra, and breathwork)
7 review & integration sessions
27 IAYT APD credits (C-IAYT holders) or certificate of completion (all others)
Optional weekly live Zoom gathering for community and Q&A
Why This Course Was Created
By Jocelyne Frank, C-IAYT | Wild Womb
Women are routinely dismissed by conventional healthcare. They are told their pain is normal, their emotions are just hormones, and that there is nothing to be done.
As yoga teachers and therapists, we have an opportunity — and a responsibility — to offer something different.
I created this course because I wanted yoga professionals to have the specialized, evidence-informed, trauma-aware training that most 200-hour programs simply do not provide. The menstrual cycle is not a problem to manage. It is a source of wisdom. And when we learn to work with it rather than against it, everything changes — for us and for the women we serve.
This course is the training I wish I had existed when I started this work.
What the Research Says
Yoga therapy for menstrual health is not just philosophy — it is backed by a growing body of research:
A 12-week randomized controlled trial found that a home-based yoga program significantly improved menstrual pain, physical fitness, and quality of life in women with primary dysmenorrhea (Yonglitthipagon et al., 2017)
An 8-week RCT found that hatha yoga significantly reduced chronic pelvic pain and improved quality of life in women with endometriosis (Gonçalves et al., 2017)
Yoga reduces premenstrual symptoms more effectively than aerobic exercise (Vaghela et al., 2019)
Regular yoga practice addresses the stress and anxiety dimensions of dysmenorrhea, not just the physical pain (Chhikara et al., 2023)
Course Details
Format: Pre-recorded, self-paced with optional weekly live Zoom gathering
Duration: 27 hours
Credits: 27 IAYT APD credits (C-IAYT holders) | Certificate of completion (all participants)
Access: Lifetime
Price: $577 CAD | Early bird pricing available
Platform: Stan Store
Enrollment: Open now
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be a certified yoga therapist to enroll?
No. This course is open to any yoga teacher with a 200-hour certification or above. C-IAYT holders will receive 27 IAYT APD credits. All other participants receive a certificate of completion.
Is this course self-paced?
Yes. All content is pre-recorded and available at your own pace. New content releases weekly to support integration. You also have the option to join a live weekly Zoom gathering for community and Q&A.
How long do I have access?
Lifetime access.
What is the course assignment?
You will design two personalized 10-minute self-care routines for women's menstrual and pelvic health with written rationale, submitted within 60 days of enrollment.
I am a yoga teacher, not a yoga therapist. Is this course relevant to me?
Absolutely. This course was designed for both yoga teachers and yoga therapists. It will deepen your understanding of the female body, the menstrual cycle, and trauma-informed practice — and give you specialized tools you can begin applying immediately within your scope of practice.
Ready to Enroll?
If you are ready to work more confidently and ethically with women's menstrual health, this course was built for you.
Any questions? Book a free 20-minute consultation with Joss or reach out at joss@wildwomb.space
About The Author
Jocelyne Frank, C-IAYT | Founder, Wild Womb
Jocelyne Frank is a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) and E-RYT 500 specializing in women's menstrual and pelvic health. Working with clients worldwide, she offers trauma-informed, somatic-based yoga therapy that supports women in reconnecting with their bodies, their cycles, and their innate capacity to heal.
Jocelyne is the founder of Wild Womb, an online women's wellness space offering private yoga therapy sessions, digital courses, and a free weekly Yoga Nidra community gathering. Her approach is rooted in nervous system regulation, cycle awareness, and the belief that every woman deserves a practice that actually honors her body — not one that asks her to push through pain.
Yoga Therapy for Women's Menstrual Health is her first IAYT APD accredited professional training — and the course she wishes had existed when she began this work.