The Shala London

yoga teacher training & cpd

The Shala School of Yoga teacher training faculty brings together some of the UK’s most well respected and inspirational teachers to offer both a 200-hour and 300-hour teacher training programme, as well as advanced stand-alone training and CPD modules. Courses are either HYBRID (in studio and livestream), VIRTUAL (livestream only) or IN STUDIO (in studio only).

About The Shala School of Yoga

The Shala School of Yoga is a long standing organisation that brings together an exceptionally experienced and gifted team of senior teachers. The School provides a supportive and nurturing environment for its students and helps them to reach their fullest potential both personally and professionally. Our team of teachers is committed to providing the highest quality yoga instruction and helping each student to develop a deep understanding of the practice. With their wealth of experience and knowledge, the Shala School of Yoga teachers can offer students a truly transformative yoga experience.

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Blended, Hybrid In Studio & Virtual Livestream, In Studio, On Demand, Virtual Livestream
300-hour Yoga Teacher Training
with  Adelene Cheong, Alexa Dean, Anne Malone, Ayala Homossany, Barrie Risman, Daniel Simpson, David Behrens, Dina Cohen, Gingi Lee, Jennie Wadsten, Liz Lark, Matthew Clark, Melanie Cooper, Norman Blair, Richard Holryd
Blended, Hybrid In Studio & Virtual Livestream, In Studio, On Demand, Virtual Livestream
Flexible Start dates

This diverse and flexible 300-hour level 2 Yoga Teacher Training programme gives you the opportunity to continue your education, expand your knowledge and delve deeper into specialist topics of your choice, creating an advanced portfolio to master yoga teaching as a life path, career and practice.

23 September 2023 
– 18 March 2024
Blended, In Studio
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
200-hour yoga teacher training
with  Gingi Lee
Blended, In Studio

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 with an  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.

9 November 2023 
– 9 November 2023
In Studio
300 hour teacher training
300-hour Teacher Training Open Day
with  Gingi Lee, Jennie Wadsten, Melanie Cooper
In Studio

For anyone interested in studying with us, we warmly invite you to join us for this FREE event with our lead teacher trainers Gingi Lee, Melanie Cooper and Jennie Wadsten. This will be an opportunity to join us in person (or via livestream) for two evening practices (flow followed by nidra), and hear more about our training programmes, plus ask your questions.

10 November 2023 
– 12 November 2023
In Studio
Yoga Nidra Teacher Training
with  Jennie Wadsten, Melanie Cooper
In Studio

Three days of nurturing, deep rest and inspiration, this yoga teacher training course will give you what you need to deepen your practice and expand your teaching horizons.

1 December 2023 
– 3 December 2023
In Studio
Sacred Sound Yoga Teacher Training
Sacred Sound & Ceremony Teacher Training
with  Anne Malone
In Studio

Learn to use sound to create some tranquility & put energy into your classes or practice

15 January 2024 
– 18 February 2024
Hybrid In Studio & Virtual Livestream, In Studio, Virtual Livestream
Yin Yoga Teacher Training
with  Melanie Cooper
Hybrid In Studio & Virtual Livestream, In Studio, Virtual Livestream

The slower practice of yin can be a gateway to your inner world, helping you to connect and go deep inside so you can truly rejuvenate. Adding yin to your skill base can significantly expand your horizons and potential as a teacher. On this blended course – 2 days in person or livestreamed plus a library of invaluable recorded content, you will learn how to teach yin in a way that is inclusive, safe and compassionate.

19 January 2024 
– 22 January 2024
Hybrid In Studio & Virtual Livestream, In Studio, Virtual Livestream
Asana yoga course
Advanced Teaching Skills: Core Module
with  Gingi Lee, Melanie Cooper
Hybrid In Studio & Virtual Livestream, In Studio, Virtual Livestream

Teaching asana has many layers to it if you wish to teach it well. This 4-day course with lead teachers Melanie Cooper and Gingi Lee is designed for yoga teachers who wish to deepen their understanding of asana and refine how they teach postures so it is alive, multi-faceted, inspirational – and moving with modern times.  

25 January 2024 
– 4 February 2024
Blended, In Studio, Virtual Livestream
Pregnancy Yoga teacher training
Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training
with  Alexa Dean
Blended, In Studio, Virtual Livestream

This comprehensive 6-day training interweaves theory with a holistic, technical, spiritual and practical approach to teaching yoga to pregnant women. Led by Birth Doula, Yoga Teacher and Childbirth Educator Alexa Dean, this course gives you the skills and knowledge to confidently and safely teach pregnancy yoga.

9 March 2024 
– 9 March 2024
Blended, In Studio
Chair yoga teacher training
Chair Yoga
with  Dina Cohen
Blended, In Studio

Chair Yoga is a versatile accessible practice for everyone. Ideal for seniors and the less able-bodied, it is also suited to those who would like to learn different ways to enjoy their yoga practice without rolling out a mat and getting up and down from the floor.

2 March 2024 
– 2 March 2024
In Studio
200 hour YTT
200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Open Day
with  Charli Van Ness, Gingi Lee
In Studio

We warmly invite you to join us for this open day with Gingi Lee and Charli Van Ness to find out more about our 200-hour yoga teacher training programme in 2024. This will be an opportunity to meet the teachers, visit the studio and find out all about this course.

22 March 2024 
– 24 March 2024
Hybrid In Studio & Virtual Livestream, In Studio, Virtual Livestream
Creative Yoga Sequencing Teacher Training
with  Melanie Cooper
Hybrid In Studio & Virtual Livestream, In Studio, Virtual Livestream

A 3-day training giving you the tools and inspiration to confidently, creatively and intelligently devise your own yoga sequencing. This training has a strong emphasis on exploration and giving students a variety of skills ranging from lesson planning to how to effectively integrate music.

24 April 2024 
– 29 April 2024
In Studio
Restorative Yoga Teacher Training
Restorative Yoga Teacher Training | Relax & Restore Intensive Level 1
with  Adelene Cheong
In Studio

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.

4 May 2024 
– 12 May 2024
In Studio
Yoga adjustment teacher training
Yoga Adjusts & Assists | Teacher Training
with  Gingi Lee
In Studio

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.

13 June 2024 
– 17 June 2024
In Studio
Yin yoga teacher training
Yin Yoga Teacher Training
with  Norman Blair
In Studio

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.

About The Shala School of Yoga

About The Shala School of Yoga

The Shala traces its roots to 1998 when Gingi Lee founded his first yoga studio in Battersea. Gingi was a yoga pioneer in London being among the first to set up a yoga studio in the city. The studio was dedicated to the practice of ashtanga yoga, an intense, life-asserting, meditative discipline cultivating strength, flexibility and stamina. 

The Shalas sister organisation The Shala School of Yoga, was set up in 2016 to offer training and courses for those looking for personal and professional development. The courses focus on the spiritual and philosophical aspects of this ancient practice, as much as the physical. With this broad foundation, our trainees are encouraged to create their own individual teaching path and find their authentic teaching voice. 

Our teacher training offers a broad range of specialist courses covering styles of yoga such as Yin, Nidra, Pregnancy and Restorative as well as courses focused on Pranayama, Breathwork, Mindfulness, Meditation, Sound & Ceremony, Asana, Yoga Philosophy, Yoga Anatomy and more. 

Our Offerings


The Shala School of Yoga offers a range of in-person, on-demand, and blended learning live stream trainings and CPDs. These include:

Courses & CPDs – specialist 200-hour and 300-hour teacher training programs, as well as advanced stand-alone training and CPD modules, accredited by the Yoga Alliance. This includes hybrid (in the studio and live stream), virtual (live stream only) or in-person (in-studio only). 

The Shala Yoga Centre offers a variety of inspiring classes, workshops, courses and webinars to help you deepen your mind-body practices. Our range of offerings includes Aerial Yoga, Yin Yoga, Holistic Birth Rehearsal, Mummy & Me Club, Yamuna Bodyrolling and Sound Bath Ceremony, as well as some free in studio open day events that provide valuable insight into various aspects of yoga and wellness.