A sanctuary for self nurture, growth and healing in South London, the Shala Yoga Centre is a well established yoga centre with a reputation for exceptional teaching. For over 20 years, our focus has been on enhancing well-being through yoga.
Our sister organisation The Shala School of Yoga offers 200 hour Level 1, 300-hour Level 2 and CPD yoga teacher trainings for personal and professional development.
An introduction to the Shala Yoga Centre and the yoga classes we have on offer.
This experiential immersive yoga weekend will deepen your exploration and understanding of yoga. It will be an inspiring, thought-provoking, fun, explorative weekend with opportunity for self-reflection and connection to others. Expect a rich, rewarding and life affirming weekend, which is also an ideal “taster” weekend for those considering a 200-hour teacher training.
An opportunity to delve deep in to the meditative practice of Yin yoga with Norman Blair who is one the UK’s most experienced and well respected Yin yoga teachers. The IN STUDIO yin yoga teacher training course is designed for professional as well as personal development.
Offering skilful hands-on Yoga Adjusts & Assists as a teacher can be a powerful and integral part of helping students deepen their yoga practice, especially at a more advanced level. This practical 4-day Yoga Adjusts & Assists YA accredited teacher training course with Gingi Lee focuses on teaching this invaluable skill with an understanding of the biomechanics and subtle energetics of the body.
In this 5 day immersive Restorative Yoga Teacher Training Relax & Restore Intensive training, Adelene Cheong will be exploring the art and science of restorative yoga and deep complete relaxation. The course is ideal for trainee yoga teachers, qualified yoga teachers and those looking to deepen their experience of Restorative yoga for personal development.
Learn the fundamentals of teaching aerial yoga including basic principles and safety as well as sequencing and restorative uses. This comprehensive 3-day training gives you the skills to confidently plan and theme classes and is structured to allow for continued development and support.
The Shala School of Yoga’s 200-hour yoga teacher training programme has been described by past graduates as “transformational”, “life-changing” and “mind-blowing”. Our carefully curated Yoga Alliance accredited programme and experienced and dedicated teaching faculty will take practitioners deeper into their yoga practice, instilling teaching skills and knowledge and nurturing a new generation of authentic teachers.
Strengthen your capacity to support yourself, as well as those you may teach or care for who have mental health challenges. This in-depth 8-week online course will take you on a journey of empowerment to optimize your mental health through breathwork, mindfulness & meditation.
The Enhanced Skills module lies at the heart of our YA accredited 300-hour Level 2 training and it is the only mandatory part of our programme. The course is designed to elevate, inspire and evolve you as a yoga teacher. It spans six days as a virtual livestream course, covering a broad spectrum of topics from ethics and inclusivity to sequencing, theming, self care, authentic marketing & much much more.
Free community classes with some of our teacher trainees from the Shala School of Yoga teacher training programme.
Physical and Emotional Tools for Labour & Birth
An afternoon of yoga and chat with Nadia Gilani, author of the Yoga Manifesto. Join us for a Yang to Yin practice followed by tea and a Q&A with Nadia.
A musical meditation session for inner peace and mental health.
Former monk, teacher and passionate advocator for mental health, David Behrens illuminates ways in which to support mental health in this free webinar.
Find out more about David’s upcoming Breathwork, Mindfulness & Meditation | Mental Health Empowerment Training HERE
Lead teacher trainer Melanie Cooper is interviewed by our teacher training manager about Pranayama.
Find out more about Melanie’s upcoming Pranayama Teacher Training HERE
yoga classes
Most classes at the Shala Yoga Centre are in studio and some memberships offer on demand recordings.
A liberating and versatile practice, which can decompress, strengthen and stretch the whole body, improve circulation, boost digestion and dramatically lift your mood.
A flowing, rhythmic practice with a strong focus on the breath and movement as a form of meditation.
A dynamic, flowing, rhythmic ashtanga class with a strong focus on the breath and movement as a form of meditation.
A quiet focused Ashtanga “self-practice” class where yoga becomes a moving meditation connecting mind, body and soul through the breath.
A beginners class to improve stamina, strength and flexibility, providing the foundations for a safe and beneficial yoga practice.
An energising, grounding and flowing open level yoga class.
A gentle and soulful vinyasa based practice with a sprinkle of chanting, philosophy and meditation.
Nourishing mind, body and soul, our pregnancy classes support, inform and empower women through pregnancy, towards a conscious and positive birth experience.
Join us every first Wednesday of the month for this intimate session for mums & babies to learn and experience baby massage.
This gentle slow flow yoga class is suitable for anyone and everyone looking to wind down on a Friday.
A soulful class to coax you into a deep state of rest and contemplation; unwinding, rebalancing and nourishing body, mind and spirit.
A gentle and meditative yoga class that blends yin, restorative and nidra practices in a slow, nourishing and deeply relaxing practice.
Special offers. Featured or new services. Plus a selection of news.
£5 yoga drop-in rates available for every class for those who need.
Understanding the art of yoga adjustments and assists in the ashtanga first series is a whole new frontier.
Yoga Nidra is an incredibly rich set of practices taking us to a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping where profound change can take place.
“Yoga is the science of experimentation on oneself, the cultivation of our own spirit of understanding, a way to free ourselves of dogma and habits…” Matthew Clark
Ten reasons why we should come back to the studio for in person yoga classes.
Yoga Nidra – the fast track to switching off and accessing deep and rejuvenating relaxation
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