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Beyond Asana | The Inner Path of Teaching Yoga | 300-Hour Core Module 1 HYBRID

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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Beyond Asana – The Inner Path of Teaching Yoga | Core Module 1 | HYBRID

2025 | Gingi Lee, Melanie Cooper | 27 Sep - 19 Oct 2025 | 60 hours | Price: £595

2026 | Gingi Lee, Melanie Cooper | 26 Sep - 18 Oct 2026 | 60 hours | Price: £595

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This 60-hour core module is central to our exciting 300-hour programme providing a practical and inspiring foundation to the programme. It is one of three compulsory modules on our Level 2 programme. You are free to choose your other modules to make up your 300-hours, effectively creating your own tailor-made course based on your own passions – find out more about the entire programme here. 

You can do the Beyond Asana – The Inner Path of Teaching Yoga at any stage of your training, so if you want to start with any of the other modules you can. We do recommend that you do this module early on in your training journey with us, especially if you are a new teacher as it can help you navigate through what you may wish to study as part of the programme.

Course Overview

The Beyond Asana – The Inner Path of Teaching Yoga 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, inspire you, elevate you, support you to evolve as a teacher and help you choose your path for further specialist training. Some 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 this module early on, but it is possible to opt to complete it at any point.

The course is led by Melanie Cooper and Gingi Lee, with appearances from numerous other teachers from our teaching faculty including Jennie Wadsten Sharma, Charli Van Ness and Ellie Grace.

Please click the pink button below if you are would like to apply for the 300-hour programme and it will take you to a short application form. A 200-hour accredited Level 1 training is a requirement to applying for the Level 2, 300-hour course.

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Course Content

The mandatory Beyond Asana – The Inner Path of Teaching Yoga Core Module 1  is designed to be extensive in its scope, covering aspects of teaching that are relevant to all, whatever your focus. It will include the following topics (subject to change):

  • The Art of Holding Space
  • Voice, Presence & Authentic Expression
  • Ethics, Dharma, Boundaries & The Role of the Teacher
  • Pranayama & Breathwork
  • Cultural Sensitivity & Honouring Lineage
  • Anatomy in Application
  • The Power of You | Clarifying your Purpose
  • Inner Practices | Meditation, Mantra & Sound
  • The Subtle Body | Prana, Nadis & Chakras
  • Trauma Sensitivity
  • Teaching Online
  • Theming your Classes & Workshops
  • Integration & Future Vision
 

You will receive supporting resources in the form of PDFs, recorded content, workbooks and some presentation slides.

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Lead Teachers

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 also 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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Levelling up to level 2 training! What a fantastic next stage in my yoga journey with a beautiful group of heart-centred teachers @theshalalondon. I feel such humility and gratitude for the knowledge bestowed upon me by the inspirational faculty providing the core training. Made even more special by sharing the experience with this gorgeous group. May all our journeys continue to be as enlightening as they are joyful. Thank you all.
KT
"I felt this core module was a wonderful taster of the potential further learning available at the Shala, as well as a wide variety of styles, teachers and areas of study. There was a real sense of community created, in a completely online format, which surprised and delighted me. I learnt a lot and felt a deeper connection to my practice and love of teaching a result. The module helps you explore your voice as a teacher, your values, ways of working and provides numerous paths to follow. The approach was inclusive and supportive. I felt held by Melanie, Jennie and Rina the whole time. I gained a connection and a lot of respect for the other teachers on the course. There is on-going support and connection from both the leaders and participants, which demonstrates the lack of hierarchy and value of all involved. The lead teachers have reached out with free offerings post the course too, which is greatly appreciated. I would highly recommend to any teacher looking for a place to extend their study and get the most from a 300 hour teacher training."
The 300 hr is a beautiful, inspiring and incredibly informative course, delivered by exceptional, dedicated teachers, who shared their knowledge with love and generosity. The group dynamic was wonderful and I feel I've met friends who I will know for life. I felt my teaching improved immediately as I absorbed and learned from everyone on the course. Such a supportive, encouraging and open community. I'm so grateful to be part of this experience and share all that I learn from it.
Lesley
The "Core Module" of the 300hrs course opens up discussions into so many different areas of yoga that we may not otherwise as teachers get a chance to explore away from traditional asana practice. I really enjoyed this course, the teachers are highly knowledgable, engaging, compassionate and kind and the students I shared my experience with were an incredible group who I am proud to be part of a yoga family with. This course is wonderful and I cannot wait to explore more modules in greater depth.
I really enjoyed the 300h core course. It was very interesting, varied and well structured. All the teachers were great and helped creating a very warm sense of community. I'm very happy to have joined the Shala and I feel inspired to carry on learning.
Chiara D
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.
Zoë Anda Pither
Gingi is "a passionate and knowledgeable teacher, who engages with the students and creates an open and honest environment for sharing and learning."
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.
Katja Niemela
This is a great course and a brilliant, flexible programme tailored to individual needs
Gaenor A
A great way to kick start your transition from 200hrs to 500hrs qualification. An opportunity to pick apart and analyse everything that you thought you knew!
Alan B

Course Dates | 2025

  • Saturday 27 September 2025 DAY 1 | IN STUDIO OR LIVESTREAM

    10-6pm

  • Sunday 28 September 2025 DAY 2 | IN STUDIO OR LIVESTREAM

    10-6pm

  • Monday 29 September 2025 DAY 3 | IN STUDIO OR LIVESTREAM

    10-6pm

  • Sunday 5 October 2025 DAY 4 | VIRTUAL LIVESTREAM

    9am-5pm

  • Sunday 12 October 2025 DAY 5 | VIRTUAL LIVESTREAM

    9am-5pm

  • Sunday 19 October 2025 DAY 6 | VIRTUAL LIVESTREAM

    9am-5pm

Course Dates | 2026

  • Saturday 26 September 2026 DAY 1 | IN STUDIO OR LIVESTREAM

    10-6pm

  • Sunday 27 September 2026 DAY 2 | IN STUDIO OR LIVESTREAM

    10-6pm

  • Mondy 28 September 2026 DAY 3 | IN STUDIO OR LIVESTREAM

    10-6pm

  • Sunday 4 October 2026 DAY 4 | VIRTUAL LIVESTREAM

    9am-5pm

  • Sunday 11 October 2026 DAY 5 | VIRTUAL LIVESTREAM

    9am-5pm

  • Sunday 18 October 2026 DAY 6 | VIRTUAL LIVESTREAM

    9am-5pm

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