300-hour Core Module

This module lies at the heart of our YA accredited 300-hour Level 2 training and it is the only mandatory part of our programme. It spans six days (option of in studio and online or online only) covering a broad spectrum of topics from ethics and inclusivity to sequencing, theming, self care, authentic marketing & much much more.

Core Module for 300-hour Teacher Training Programme | Hybrid

Fri-Sun 29-31 January  VIRTUAL LIVESTREAM
& Sat 6, 13 & 20 February 2021 VIRTUAL LIVESTREAM ONLY

This 60-hour core module is central to our exciting 300-hour programme providing a practical and inspiring foundation to the programme. It is the only compulsory module on our programme and you are free to choose all other modules, effectively creating your own tailor-made 300-hour course based on your own passions – find out more about the whole entire programme here. 

Our second core module for 2021 will also be a 6 day training on Sat-Sun, 11-12 September, 9-10 October and 6-7 November IN STUDIO and VIRTUAL LIVESTREAM. You can do the core at any stage of your training, so if you want to start with any of the other trainings you can. We do recommend that you do the core early on in your journey as it can help students navigate through what they may want to study as part of the programme. 

Course Overview

The core module is broad in scope, touching on a wide range of topics to help solidify your teachings, as well as spark new areas of interests. The course is designed to deepen your knowledge, support you to evolve as a teacher and help you choose your path for further specialist training. Many of the topics we offer within this core module are subjects that you may then choose to study in more depth as modules on our 300-hr training. We generally recommend doing the core module early on, but you can opt to complete this module at any point.

The course is led by Melanie Cooper and Gingi Lee, with appearances from numerous other teachers from our teaching faculty including Norman Blair, Barrie Risman, Ruth Westoby, Ben Wolff, Jennie Wadsten and Matthew Clark & Caroline Shola Arewa.

Please click the pink button below if you are ready to apply for the core and it will take you to a short application form. You can also do this through the Application Form and Process button at the bottom of the webpage. 

 

Bookings

Course Content

The mandatory core module is designed to be extensive in its scope, covering aspects of teaching that are relevant to all, whatever your focus. It will include subjects such as:

  • Dharma
  • Breathwork
  • Anatomy
  • Yoga Ethics
  • Inclusivity
  • Intelligent Sequencing
  • Theming 
  • Chakras & Energetics
  • Authentic Marketing
  • Teaching Online
  • Challenges of Teaching

Practicalities

  • A Yoga Alliance accredited 200-hour yoga teacher training is a prerequisite for joining our 300-hour Level 2 training. 
  • The core module can be taken at any point in your training journey (after completion of a 200-hour course) 
  • It is recommended you take it early on if possible, as it will help guide you in your selection of future modules.  
  • The first three days of this module take place over a long weekend IN STUDIO at The Shala in London  
  • Three further Saturdays then take place on online 
  • For those who are unable to travel to the studio, there is the option to attend the entire 6-days of the core module online 
  • You will receive 60 accredited Level 2 hours towards your 300-hour training, 48 hours are contact hours with 12 hours of prep and homework
  • Once you have completed your 300-hour training you can register as a RYT 500 teacher
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    Teacher Bio

    The course is led by Gingi Lee and Melanie Cooper with a number of guest specialist teachers.

    Gingi Lee

    Co-director of the Shala, Gingi founded the Shala in 1997 as one of London's first dedicated yoga centres. Gingi began studying and teaching martial arts in the 1980s and he has been teaching yoga for over 25 years. He is one of the country's most senior ashtanga yoga teachers and he has played a key role in popularising ashtanga yoga in the UK, having taught, trained and inspired many British yoga teachers. 

    In 2016 he established the Shala School of Yoga teacher training programme. Read Gingi full Biography here.

    Melanie Cooper (E-RYT 500)

    Melanie has been teaching yoga since 1997 and teaching on a wide variety of teacher trainings since 2010. She is passionate about the ability of yoga to heal and transform peoples’ lives and her deep connection to and love of yoga is evident in her teachings.

    Melanie divides her time between the UK and Goa running teacher trainings and retreats in UK, Sweden, Crete and India. She is the author of 'Teaching Yoga Adjusting Asana’. Read Melanie's full biography here.

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      Melanie is an incredibly knowledgeable teacher with so much wisdom as well as impressive knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics. Her classes and teacher training both create a space that allows you to go deep and learn so much in a space held with lightness and love.

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      Zoë Anda Pither

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      Gingi is "a passionate and knowledgeable teacher, who engages with the students and creates an open and honest environment for sharing and learning."

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      One of the most dedicated and professional teachers I have had the pleasure to meet. Jennie has wealth of knowledge and experience that she shares to her students, always with smile and kindness. Fun, charismatic and generous. A teachers teacher.

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      Katja Niemela

    Express Interest

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    Course Dates

    The course has the following modules scheduled:

    Friday 29 January 2021

    STUDIO or VIRTUAL LIVESTREAM

    Saturday 30 January

    IN STUDIO or VIRTUAL LIVESTREAM

    Sunday 31 January

    IN STUDIO or VIRTUAL LIVESTREAM

    Saturday 6 February

    VIRTUAL LIVESTREAM

    Saturday 13 February

    VIRTUAL LIVESTREAM

    Saturday 20 February

    VIRTUAL LIVESTREAM

    Pricing

    • The cost is £495 for the full 6-day BLENDED training (3 days IN STUDIO + 3 days LIVESTREAMED ONLINE; or 6 days LIVESTREAMED ONLINE if you are unable to travel to the studio).
    • A non-refundable deposit of £150 is required on booking.
    • To reserve your place, please >>click the PAY DEPOSIT button>> click ENROLL >> select the payment item >> choose deposit or pay in full
    • If you do not pay in full, please ensure that you save your credit card details so we can process the final payment of £345. This will happen 21 days before the start of the course and a receipt will be sent to you when the payment has been taken.
    • 300 hour students get a 10% discount on this training if they have booked three trainings with us including the core. Email us if this is the case and the discount will be applied when the balance is taken.

    Please fill out this short application form and we will get back to you within a few days of submission. Once you have been accepted on the training we will email you to ask for your 200 hrs Yoga Alliance accredited Yoga Teacher raining certificate if you are doing the course to be certified. If you are studying for your own self interest this will not be required. 

    Application form

    Teacher Training is run by Yoga Treat and The Shala partnership. The course leaders and the Shala reserve the right to photograph or film during the programme and to use these images for our website and marketing purposes

    • Deposit £150, non refundable but can be transferred to another person 
    • The remaining balance is refundable up to 1 month before the event.  
    • Cancellation 2 - 4 weeks before the event: 50 % of the balance in refund only
    • Cancellation less than 2 weeks before the event: no refund