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 training programme, as well as advanced stand-alone teacher training modules. Courses are either HYBRID (in studio and livestream), VIRTUAL (livestream only) or IN STUDIO (in studio only).

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18 January 2025 
– 29 November 2025
Hybrid In Studio & Virtual Livestream
Inspire & Ignite Your Teaching Path Series
with  Charli Van Ness
Hybrid In Studio & Virtual Livestream

Inspire & Ignite Your Teaching Path series led by Charli Van Ness. This series of training days brings to you a variety of themes to inspire, refresh and refuel you as a teacher as well as give you a wealth of content from which to create workshops and retreats for your students.  

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18 January 2025 
– 18 January 2025
In Studio
Choreography + Transition Teacher Training
Creative You | Choreography + Transition Teacher Training
with  Charli Van Ness
In Studio

Part of our Inspire & Ignite Your Teaching Path series, this is a creative, informative and inspiring training day to spark new ideas and reinvigorate your teaching. 

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19 January 2025 
– 19 January 2025
In Studio
Yoga Teaching Inversions
Inversions | Playfulness + Perspective Teacher Training Module
with  Charli Van Ness
In Studio

Part of our Inspire & Ignite Your Teaching Path series, this 1-day training explores how to teach Inversion variations using the Wall, Props, Advanced Modifications, Counterposes & Hands on Adjustments.

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31 January 2025 
– 31 January 2025
In Studio
300 hour teacher training
300-hour Teacher Training Taster
with  Gingi Lee, Melanie Cooper
In Studio

For yoga teachers who are interested in studying on our Level 2, 300-hour programme, we warmly invite you to join  our lead teacher trainers Melanie Cooper and Gingi Lee for this interactive event. This will be an opportunity to join us in the studio, hear more about our training programme, ask your questions and get a taste of what it is like to be on our Level 2 teacher training programme.

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1 January 2025 
– 2 February 2025
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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30 January 2025 
– 15 February 2025
Blended, In Studio
Chair yoga teacher training
Chair Yoga | IN STUDIO
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.

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1 March 2025 
– 2 March 2025
Blended, Hybrid In Studio & Virtual Livestream, On Demand
Authenticity in Yoga: Practical Philosophy
with  Daniel Simpson
Blended, Hybrid In Studio & Virtual Livestream, On Demand

What keeps yoga authentic as practices change? Explore a fresh perspective on yoga’s evolution with Daniel Simpson. Together, we will identify themes that connect different methods, and see how to integrate a range of philosophies into our teaching and day-to-day lives. This interactive guide to yoga history and philosophy is available in studio (or livestream), with supplementary videos to view on-demand. It is suitable both for yoga teachers and for practitioners.

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6 March 2025 
– 10 March 2025
In Studio
Pregnancy Yoga teacher training
Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training
with  Alexa Dean
In Studio

This comprehensive 5-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.

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29 March 2025 
– 29 March 2025
In Studio
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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 2025. This will be an opportunity to meet the teachers, visit the studio, experience a taster session and find out all about this course.

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30 March 2025 
– 30 March 2025
In Studio
Yoga Science Teacher Training
Energy Balancing | Yoga Science Teacher Training
with  Charli Van Ness
In Studio

Part of our Inspire & Ignite Your Teaching Path series, this module will enable you to teach using the wisdom of the Chakras to help your students find balance within.

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7 April 2025 
– 9 April 2025
In Studio
kids yoga teacher training
Kids Yoga Teacher Training
with  Charli Van Ness
In Studio

This Kids Yoga Teacher Training brings support, inspiration, self belief, empowerment and education to the child’s development. Delivered through Movement, Mindfulness, Creativity, Nutrition, Song, Poetry, Sacred Sound + Storytelling.  

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3 May 2025 
– 5 May 2025
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.

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30 April 2025 
– 2 May 2025
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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8 May 2025 
– 12 May 2025
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.

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17 May 2025 
– 17 May 2025
In Studio
Backbending | Digestion + Detoxification Teacher Training Module
with  Charli Van Ness
In Studio

Part of our Inspire & Ignite Your Teaching Path series, This course will enrich your knowledge on the anatomy of digestion and detoxification as well as learning postures on a deep level to help encourage the body’s absorption and elimination of waste physically as well as emotionally.  

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7 June 2025 
– 9 June 2025
In Studio
Elemental Mandala Vinyasa Teacher Training
with  Emma Landolt
In Studio

This training will enable you to create and teach classes that inspire embodied self-expression and awaken inner wisdom through the connection of movement, breath, and the elements. 

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12 June 2025 
– 16 June 2025
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.

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29 June 2025 
– 29 June 2025
In Studio
Arm Balances | Playfulness + Perspective Teacher Training Module
with  Charli Van Ness
In Studio

Part of our Inspire & Ignite Your Teaching Path series exploring how to teach Arm Balance variations using the Wall, Props, Advanced Modifications, Counterposes & Hands on Adjustments.

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17 August 2025 
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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20 September 2029 
– 29 November 2025
In Studio
Mindscape | Meditation, Nidra + Nada Yoga Teacher Training Module
with  Charli Van Ness
In Studio

Part of our Inspire & Ignite Your Teaching Path series, this module offers a unique opportunity to learn to teach a variety of yoga practices to support well-being, helping individuals in your community manage stress, enhance emotional resilience, and improve overall mood and relaxation.

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11 October 2025 
– 12 October 2025
In Studio
Post-Natal Yoga Teacher Training
with  Alexa Dean
In Studio

This two-day intensive training combines theory, practical learning, and hands-on teaching practice for postnatal yoga. By the end of the course, you will be equipped to confidently deliver postnatal yoga classes tailored to support those who have given birth and their babies.

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4 October 2025 
– 25 October 2025
Virtual Livestream
Meditation yoga training
Mindfulness, Meditation & Breathwork  | Mental Health Empowerment
with  David Behrens
Virtual Livestream

Strengthen your capacity to support yourself, as well as those you may teach or care for who have mental health challenges. This in-depth 4-week hybrid course will take you on a journey of empowerment to optimize your mental health through breathwork, mindfulness & meditation.

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1 November 2025 
– 17 December 2025
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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7 November 2025 
– 9 November 2025
In Studio
Yoga Nidra Teacher Training
with  Jennie Wadsten Sharma, 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.

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20 November 2025 
– 5 February 2026
Virtual Livestream
Mentoring for Yoga Teachers
with  Melanie Cooper
Virtual Livestream

The Teacher Training Mentoring Programme offers a supportive and inspiring space for yoga teachers at all stages of their careers to gain guidance and insight from a experienced teacher trainer. The livestream sessions course provide personal and professional growth through expert guidance, emotional support, and creative inspiration.

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22 November 2025 
– 23 November 2025
In Studio
trauma informed yoga
Trauma Informed Yoga
with  Ellie Grace
In Studio

Support your clients in moving beyond stress, grief, trauma and burnout with embodied awareness and evidence-based yoga practices. A weekend-long 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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5 December 2025 
– 7 December 2025
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

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On Demand
Yoga Philosophy Teacher Training
Yoga Philosophy Foundations
with  Matthew Clark
On Demand

This on demand course is an ideal introduction to yogic philosophy, introducing the history, origins, key texts and theories behind the vast subject of yoga. The course is led by Dr Matthew Clark, a truly brilliant down to earth, insightful teacher who never fails to engage his listeners through his talent for storytelling.

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On Demand
Yoga Anatomy | Embodied Wisdom
with  Melanie Cooper
On Demand

This ON DEMAND foundational course explores the anatomy of yoga in a way that is relevant, practical and accessible – and enjoyable. It has been designed specifically for those with limited or no anatomical knowledge to give a foundational skillset to enable you to teach safely and confidently.

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On Demand
Business of Yoga
Business of Yoga
with  Lynda Phoenix
On Demand

This On Demand Business of Yoga course is aimed at yoga teachers who want to market themselves effectively and authentically. This four-part course will give you a deeper understanding of digital marketing marketing covering website, SEO, email marketing, social media and paid advertising campaigns. The course offers easy ways to get set up with marketing and create content to grow your audience.

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