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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 and since 2016, we have also become a dedicated yoga teacher training centre.
An introduction to the Shala Yoga Centre and the yoga classes we have on offer.
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 teachers.
This experiential yoga foundations 1 is for anyone who wishes to deepen their exploration and understanding of yoga for their own personal development, as well as for those who are beginning their teacher training journey with us. It is a rich, rewarding and life affirming course run by exceptionally experienced lead teacher Gingi Lee.
This diverse and flexible 300-hour level 2 Yoga Teacher Training programme gives you the opportunity to continue your education and delve deeper into specialist topics of your choice, creating an advanced portfolio to master yoga teaching as a life path, career and practice.
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.
Empower kids and families to harness the magic of yoga to help connect, play, explore, spark curiosity and support wellbeing. This 6-day Yoga Alliance accredited course with the inspiring Ayala Homossany is blended in format with 3 days online learning and 3 days in the studio.
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.
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.
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.
An afternoon of FREE yoga & aerial… plus tea, food & community! Welcome to the Shala!
Explore and work methodically with different techniques to prepare for going upside down.
Earth is the safety and shelter. This Earth Elemental Mandala workshop focuses on the Root Chakra, the legs, feet and hamstrings. Expect Forward Folds, Standing Splits, Hanumanasana and Handstands.
Watch as Gingi Lee & Melanie Cooper talk about the shala school of yoga and the teacher training programmes.
You can read more about the shala school of yoga HERE
Watch as Gingi Lee interviews Richard Holryd , lead teacher of our upcoming aerial yoga foundations teacher training . Read more about our upcoming Aerial Yoga Foundations Teacher Training HERE
yoga classes
Most classes at the Shala Yoga Centre are available either in studio or as livestream virtual or on demand.
A beginners class to improve stamina, strength and flexibility, providing the foundations for a safe and beneficial yoga practice | IN STUDIO
An energising, grounding and flowing open level yoga class | IN STUDIO
A flowing, rhythmic practice with a strong focus on the breath and movement as a form of meditation | IN STUDIO
A quiet focused Ashtanga “self-practice” class where yoga becomes a moving meditation connecting mind, body and soul through the breath
A playful and challenging dynamic class to build, strength, flexibility and get energy flowing | IN STUDIO
A gentle and soulful vinyasa based practice with a sprinkle of chanting, philosophy and meditation | IN STUDIO
A gentle yoga class that combines yin and restorative poses in a slow, meditative and deeply relaxing practice
A soulful class to coax you into a deep state of rest and contemplation; unwinding, rebalancing and nourishing body, mind and spirit | IN STUDIO
Graceful vinyasa sequences, build intensity before slowing down with Yin asana then stillness.
Nourishing mind, body and soul, our pregnancy classes support, inform and empower women through pregnancy, towards a conscious and positive birth experience | IN STUDIO
A liberating and versatile practice, which can decompress, strengthen and stretch the whole body, improve circulation, boost digestion and dramatically lift your mood | IN STUDIO
A unique and profound form of therapeutic work, which reorganises the mechanics of the body, elongating muscles, releasing the spine and improving alignment, mobility and flexibility | IN STUDIO
Special offers. Featured or new services. Plus a selection of news.
“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.
Exploring the Yamas & Niyamas, the ethical and moral guidelines of yoga, which lay out a path for living yoga on and off the mat. Coursework written by teacher training graduate Lesley Collinson
Michael Clarke shares his experiences of being a man in a female dominated yoga environment. He talks about how yoga is a practice that promotes both commitment and maturity and the sense of adventure and lightness of a child. Plus, you get toned 😉
By Nadyne McKie
Marking ‘Mental Health Awareness Week’ with a blog post by one of our Karma Yogis and regular Shala students – Zaynah Shehraz – discussing her experiences with mental health and the benefits she has experienced from practicing yoga.
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