Schedule - IN STUDIO or VIRTUAL LIVESTREAM
- Day 1 | Friday 23 January 2026 |10am–6pm
- Day 2 | Saturday 24 January 2026 | 10am–6pm
- Day 3 | Sunday 25 January 2026 | 10am–6pm
- Day 4 | Monday 26 January 2026 | 10am–6pm
Course Preparation
- Day 1: Reflect on What is Yoga to You? Why are you doing yoga as opposed to another physical movement practice?
- Day 2: Reflect on a real life teaching experience where you were challenged, this could be due to a student being mentally unstable, injured in class, taking offence, feeling out of their depth etc, specifically we would like to hear how you handled it and what you learnt from that situation and if the situation feels unresolved, we will also consider looking at suggestions of what else you might have done in the situation
- Also reflect on your strengths/qualities as a teacher and areas for development, note these down and bring with you for small group discussion
- Day 3: Bring a piece of inspiration to share – this can be a poem, reading, song or anything else that inspires you that could be shared in class
- Day 4: Bring a recommendations of a podcast, piece of research, book that has made an impact on you as a yoga practitioner/teacher and an Intention setting for 2026 relating to your teachingsPre-Course Videos: This course includes a video library rather than a manual. You have access to this HERE (please log into your momence account and click on the link to access the videos). It is helpful for you to view the Science videos ahead of meeting.
Note that there is no written or practical “test’ and you don’t have to “prove” anything, rather, we are interested in seeing that you have gained an understanding and knowledge that you can apply to each individual student depending on their needs. You are not expected to perform, rather to learn and to spark your interest in embarking or continuing on this fascinating journey as a yoga teacher.
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What to Bring
- wear comfortable clothes
- a water bottle
- notepad & pen – please remember we will be recording the sessions so you do not need to write everything down.
- phone charger if you would like to record on your phone
- yoga mat – this can be stored at the Shala while the course is running (If you forget your mat, you may use a studio mat)
- if you wish to bring a packed lunch you may store this in the fridge – there are plenty of eateries in the area (see link from button below).
- all other props are provided
IN STUDIO | Access to the Shala & Studio Etiquette
- The access code to the door at street level is 0119 (there are two keypads at the door, please use the keypad on the right)
- The access code to the door on the third floor is C1045 (top lock)
- If the door does not open, then the bottom lock is locked, and you will need to wait until a member of staff arrives
- Please save these codes on your phone. A member of staff may not be available to let you in if you are running late, etc.
- You can read more useful information (including transportation and food and accommodation recommendations) from the button link below
- arrive 10-15 minutes early so we can start promptly at 10 am. It is very disruptive for the tutors and the group if students arrive partway through our morning session
- note that the reception area is a food free zone
- keep the studios tidy during the training – it is often not possible for our cleaners to get in during intensive training periods
- please refrain from mobile phone usage in the studios
VIRTUAL LIVESTREAM | Practicalities
- The zoom link will be sent out one hour before the session starts.
- Please do check your mailboxes as it may go to a spam/social/promotions folder.
- Make sure the correct name is on your Zoom
- Use the “raised hand” if you wish to speak
- Keep yourself on MUTE at all times except when invited to speak
- Be mindful of whether you’re talking more than others to allow quieter members of the group to contribute
- Please also use the CHAT function to the whole group or to the tutor only if needs be
- Keep your camera on if you are comfortable to do so as this creates a safer space for all
- Please be aware that all sessions are recorded and shared with the attendees. Your visuals will not appear in the recording but any audio will.
- There will be a designated facilitator available to support your livestream experience. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to them if there’s anything we can do to improve your experience—whether it’s audio, visuals, or questions. They are here to ensure your livestream runs as smoothly as possible, so please feel free to make use of their support.
HYBRID course
- Hybrid courses have the option to choose an IN STUDIO experience or to attend the same course via VIRTUAL LIVESTREAM
- We do not offer the option to do a mixture of In Studio and Livestream on one course.
- If you book a course and wish to switch from LIVESTREAM ONLINE to IN STUDIO, or vice versa, this is sometimes possible (space permitting). We require a minimum of 48 hours notice before the course start and there is an admin fee of £25 to switch.
- Please note that the admin fee is applicable in all circumstances without exception.
- It is difficult to predict which format students will opt for when a course is offered as a HYBRID course. As a result, we reserve the right to make a HYBRID course IN STUDIO only or LIVESTREAM only if the demand is not there for one format. If this is the case, you will be offered the option to transfer to the single format or be refunded.
Course Resources
Terms & Conditions
Trainings at the Shala School of Yoga are run independently by the teacher and all payments for training services are accepted on behalf of the individual teachers. Please click HERE to read T&Cs relating to our courses including information on cancellations, refunds and complaints procedure.
Useful Contacts
- The Shala Centre: 020 8670 7711 | 07897 034969
- The Shala Studio Manager: 07398 589557
- Melanie Cooper’s Email
- Gingi Lee’s email
- Teacher Training Coordinator Email