Frequently Asked Questions

300-hour teacher training programme

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.

Yes, we are a Registered Yoga School (RYS) with Yoga Alliance (US) and we are accredited to run 200- and 300-hour trainings. 

On completion of your 300 hours you will receive a 300-hour Level 2 certificate accredited by the Yoga Alliance. 

  • To join our 300-hour programme, a 200-hour certification is a pre-requisite (see more below on information about Yoga Alliance)
  • Your 200-hour certificate can be with another training school
  • If your 200 hr qualification is registered with another organisation, such as Yoga Alliance Professionals UK, you may still join our 300-hour programme but please be aware that you will not be able to register as 500-RYT with one organisation since your two qualifications are with different governing bodies
  • You should be currently teaching or planning on teaching
  • You should have a regular personal yoga practice 
  • Fill in the application form HERE
  • You will receive confirmation of your place, usually within 5 days.
  • You can then go ahead and book your first module
  • For each individual module you choose you simply sign up via the individual webpage

  • The two mandatory core module come to £1090. 

  • You then need to add in the cost of  the elective modules you select – you can check our calendar which has an overview of all the courses and prices. This means the total cost will vary depending on your final selection.

  • A deposit is required for registration on to each module.  
  • A second payment is taken 3 weeks before the course start date
  • All module payments must be paid in full by the start of each course 
  • Yes. As part of our commitment to inclusivity and creating positive change, the Shala School of Yoga offers a 50% bursary on each of our modules for those from marginalised groups, vulnerable groups and/or those from currently underrepresented ethnic groups within the yoga/wellness industry.  Find out eligibility criteria and how to apply HERE.
  • Early applications recommended and a decision is usually made 6 weeks prior to the course starting

Sometimes we can offer some additional financial support. If you are unable to attend a course due to financial circumstances, please email us explaining your financial circumstances, why you wish to do the course and what you can afford and we may be able to offer you a discount.

Yes, we can set payment plans up in a way that can work for you. If you need to have an extended payment plan, please email us stating your needs and we will do what we can to accommodate this. Full payment does need to be made by the start of the course.

300-hour students get a 10% discount after they have booked Enhanced Skills | 300 hr Core Module + 2 Shala trainings priced at £395 or above. Book further courses as usual and then email us and the discount will be applied manually to the balance. 

Once you have been accepted on to the 300-hour programme, you can apply the discount until you have gained your 300-hours. 

Yes. All modules need to be done with the Shala School of Yoga or Yoga Treat in order to count towards the 300-hour programme.

Courses which are on demand only can be allocated as CPD hours only and not allocated to your 300-hour programme with us.

Access to content is detailed in each course description. You will generally have access to On Demand material for 3 months 

For Virtual Livestream Courses, there is plenty of opportunities to ask questions. We include time after every talk for questions, discuss and interact online. People can also write questions in the chat – they can also raise a hand and unmute and ask. For teaching practice where relevant, you will be paired with one or two other participants in breakout rooms.

Yes these will be made available to all participants for a period of 2 weeks. 

In most cases if you have a 200-hour yoga teaching qualification yes. Each module will provide guidance on teaching and we also encourage you to reflect on how and when you apply the learning you have gained. 

For your own learning and growth, we strongly encourage you to attend all parts of the training live. When for reasons outside your control this has not been possible we will discuss this on a case-by-case basis. Sometimes catch-up recordings are made available or if required 1-1 sessions can be arranged at an additional fee. 

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  • The Shala School of Yoga is a Registered Yoga School (RYS) with Yoga Alliance (US) and we are accredited to run 200- and 300-hour trainings.
  • For most modules you will receive a certificate from the Shala School of Yoga which can be used for CPD hours.
  • If the individual teacher is YACEP registered then you can also register your hours as YACEP via the individual teacher’s profile on YA.
  • On each webpage we have indicated whether the teacher themselves have YACEP status.

It is beneficial to have a 200-hour yoga teacher training foundation when joining any of our modules, however the courses are often suited to those working in non-yoga professional settings where you are looking to integrate the teachings into other modalities. The modules are also often suitable for those looking for personal development. Please get in touch if you wish to check with us whether the course is suitable.

The Advanced Teaching Skills Core module is not suitable for anyone without a 200-hour certificate.

  • In most cases if you have a 200-hour yoga teaching qualification yes. 
  • Each module will provide guidance on teaching and we also encourage you to reflect on how and when you apply the learning you have gained. 
  • If you do not have a 200-hour qualification then you can teach in informal settings but officially you will not be qualified to teach yoga without the foundation 200-hour course.
  • This will depend on the course and teacher
  • 100% attendance is usually required to get a certificate. A minimum of 75% attendance is usually required to get a certificate of completion.

If you are not allocating a module towards your 300-hours, you can register individual modules for CPD hours through Yoga Alliance. If the course pages shows the YACEP logo you should register the hours through the lead teacher and not the Shala School of Yoga. 

  • Some modules include preparatory work, reading and homework.
  • Information about this is given in the Welcome email link.
  • Please note that there is a £25 admin fee charged for late marking of coursework. Teachers allocate time to mark coursework in batches and late submissions create additional work for the tutors and the admin team.
  • Certificates will only be issued on submission of all coursework required
  • It is best to bring your own yoga mat but we do have ones to loan if you are unable to bring your own
  • We have blocks, bricks, blankets and bolsters for use and for some prop-heavy trainings (yin and restorative specifically, you will be asked to bring additional props).

yoga alliance​

Please note that Yoga Alliance regulations and requirements do change so this document is not gospel and you should always check specifics directly with them. Useful information about credentialing can be found here

Yes those hours can count towards your 300 hours with the Shala as long as you have not already registered them with the Yoga Alliance as CPD hours. All courses need to be taken within a 5 year time frame.

 

300-hour students should NOT register each module with YA. Registration happens once you have completed all your modules and you get your final RYS 300-certificate. NOTE: If you register individual modules as YACEP (CPD hours), you will not then be able to use those hours towards your 300-hour certification. 

As a student of our training course, you consent to your contact details (name, email and phone number) being passed onto our partners, Yoga Alliance US, so they can contact you directly and invite you to register as a Trainee and Teacher. Please note that you have the option to opt out of this registration process and it does not invalidate your certification.

Both are governing bodies that set standards within the industry. We have chosen to affiliate with the first Yoga Alliance (USA) as it is far more widely recognised internationally. 

Yes you can. You need to log into Yoga Alliance and upload details of your 300–hour qualification. You will then be able to combine your 200-hour and 300-hour and register as RYT-500 once you have had 100 hours of teaching after your course is completed.

You will be considered by studios to be a 500-hour qualified teacher but if your 200 hour and 300 hour are with two different governing bodies you are not able to combine your 200 + 300 to register as a 500-hour teacher with Yoga Alliance (USA). 

No you only need one insurance policy and this can be with any insurers – it does not need to be with either of the Yoga Alliances. You may wish to look at other providers such as Towergate and Balens.

 

Yes these will be made available to all participants for a period of 2 weeks. 

Our understanding is that you can register your trainings at any point. You would just need to go and register your 200 and your 300 hours with Yoga Alliance in order to get 500-hour status. As mentioned above there is also a requirement of a number of hours teaching post qualification before you get RYT-500 hour status. Also you will need to keep up to date with any requirements for CPD hours. These requirements do change so please always check what they are directly with Yoga Alliance.

For your own learning and growth, we strongly encourage you to attend all parts of the training live. When for reasons outside your control this has not been possible we will discuss this on a case-by-case basis. Sometimes catch-up recordings are made available or if required 1-1 sessions can be arranged at an additional fee.