Practice While You Can
Practice while you can, you'll need it when you can't.
Derek Ireland Day of Celebration
The Shala is dedicated to Derek Ireland. Gingi recounts some memories of an inspirational yogi.
How Yoga Saved My Life
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.
21 Years & Counting...
21 years, 252 months, 13,104 weeks, 91,728 days of yoga for the yogis of South London. So many moments, so many connections, so many vinyasas, so many ujjayi breaths!!!
21 Years - Thank you
Founder Gingi, reflects on twenty-one years of running a yoga centre in South London and how yoga brings a sense of community, belonging and support
Styles of Yoga
An overview of the styles of yoga we offer at the Shala from ashtanga and vinyasa flow to yin, dharma and jivamukti.
Yoga in Early Pregnancy
Should we really stop doing yoga in the first trimester of pregnancy?
More than one type of warrior
Shala Co-Director Gingi Lee shares his evolution from a Sensei's son in San Francisco to down dogs in Delhi, and the people who inspired him along the way.
Wavemaker ~ Trailblazer
Fundraising event for Children with Cancer UK, in memory of footballer, punk rocker, inimitable ashtanga yoga teacher, Derek Ireland
Teaching Apprenticeship Scheme
A Mysore apprenticeship scheme to develop teaching skills within an ashtanga self practice class setting. An ideal opportunity for newly graduated teachers to continue to develop, grow in confidence and gain a deeper understanding of working with hands-on adjustments.