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).

Teacher TRAINING CALENDAR

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, Barrie Risman, Charli Van Ness, Daniel Simpson, David Behrens, Dina Cohen, Ellie Grace, Emma Landolt, Gingi Lee, Jennie Wadsten Sharma, Matthew Clark, Melanie Cooper, Norman Blair
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.

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6 November 2025 
– 15 September 2026
Virtual Livestream
Yoga Philosophy Club
with  Daniel Simpson
Virtual Livestream

This monthly online gathering is a supportive space to explore yogic wisdom in dialogue – a place for teachers and practitioners of yoga to reflect together on how ancient ideas can support modern lives. We meet every few weeks, alternating between Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:00–9:00 pm

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21 February 2026 
– 22 February 2026
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.

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21 March 2026 
– 23 March 2026
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.

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14 April 2026 
– 19 May 2026
Virtual Livestream
trauma informed yoga
Trauma Informed Yoga
with  Ellie Grace
Virtual Livestream

 

Support your clients in moving beyond stress, grief, trauma and burnout with embodied awareness and evidence-based yoga practices. A 6-week training for yoga teachers wishing to deepen their understanding of trauma, the evidence basis for using yoga and how to teach with trauma-impacted students.

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24 April 2026 
– 26 April 2026
Virtual Livestream
Yoga Nidra Teacher Training
with  Jennie Wadsten Sharma, Melanie Cooper
Virtual Livestream

Three Virtual livestream 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.

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23 August 2026 
Virtual Livestream
Jennie Wadsten Theming
Theming Yoga Classes & Workshops
with  Jennie Wadsten Sharma
Virtual Livestream

Learn how to authentically weave in themes into your classes, helping to inspire your students and creatively introduce yogic concepts in an accessible and meaningful way. 

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26 September 2026 
– 18 October 2026
Virtual Livestream
Beyond Asana | The Inner Path of Teaching Yoga | 300-Hour Core Module 1
with  Gingi Lee, Melanie Cooper
Virtual Livestream

The Beyond Asana – The Inner Path of Teaching Yoga course lies at the heart of our YA accredited 300-hour Level 2 training and it is a mandatory part of our programme. The course is designed to elevate, inspire and evolve you as a yoga teacher. It spans six days as hybrid or virtual only course, covering a broad spectrum of topics from ethics and trauma sensitivity to theming, meditation, chakras and much more.

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31 October 2026 
– 10 December 2026
Virtual Livestream
Pranayama training
Sacred Breath | Pranayama Teacher Training
with  Melanie Cooper
Virtual Livestream

This Pranayama course provides theoretical understanding and practical application of sacred ancient breath-control techniques. Covering personalised practice methods, historical roots, benefits, precautions, and how to integrate the knowledge into your teachings, the course offers live-streamed sessions with catch-up recordings.

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20 November 2026 
– 22 November 2026
In Studio, Virtual Livestream
Yoga Nidra Teacher Training
with  Jennie Wadsten Sharma, Melanie Cooper
In Studio, Virtual Livestream

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. You can opt to do this course in studio (Nov 2025 and 2026) or livestream (April 2026).

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– 1 January 2022
Virtual Livestream
Relationships – Balancing Boundaries and Acceptance | Yoga Philosophy Club
with  Daniel Simpson
Virtual Livestream
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– 1 January 2022
Virtual Livestream
Yogic Perspectives on What Makes Life Meaningful | Yoga Philosophy Club
with  Daniel Simpson
Virtual Livestream
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– 1 January 2022
Virtual Livestream
Is Yoga Political? Reflecting on Power and Practice | Yoga Philosophy Club
with  Daniel Simpson
Virtual Livestream
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– 1 January 2022
Virtual Livestream
What’s Appropriate? Rethinking Authenticity | Yoga Philosophy Club
with  Daniel Simpson
Virtual Livestream
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– 1 January 2022
Virtual Livestream
Yoga and Death – Surrendering to Impermanence | Yoga Philosophy Club
with  Daniel Simpson
Virtual Livestream
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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 Shala’s 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.