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Enhanced Skills | 300-hour Core Module VIRTUAL LIVESTREAM

The Enhanced Skills module lies at the heart of our YA accredited 300-hour Level 2 training and it is the only mandatory part of our programme. The course is designed to elevate, inspire and evolve you as a yoga teacher. It spans six days as a virtual livestream course, covering a broad spectrum of topics from ethics and inclusivity to sequencing, theming, self care, authentic marketing & much much more.

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Enhanced Skills | Core Module for 300-hour Teacher Training Programme | Virtual

Gingi Lee, Melanie Cooper | 7 October 2023-5 November 2023| 60 hours | Price: £495


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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 one of two compulsory modules on our programme and is only open to people on the 300-hour training. You are free to choose your other modules, effectively creating your own tailor-made 300-hour course based on your own passions – find out more about the entire programme here. 

You can do the Enhanced Skills 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 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 Enhanced Skills 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. 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 this module module early on, but it is possible to 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 Barrie Risman, Daniel Simpson, David Behrens and Jennie Wadsten

Please click the pink button below if you are would like to apply for our 300-hour programme 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. 

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Course Content

The mandatory Enhanced Skills 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
  • Pranayama
  • Anatomy
  • Yoga Ethics
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Intelligent Sequencing
  • Theming 
  • Yoga History & Philosophy
  • Authentic Marketing
  • Teaching Online
  • Challenges of Teaching
  • Teaching Beginners
 
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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
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Course Dates

The course has the following modules scheduled:

  • Saturday 7 October 2023 DAY 1 | VIRTUAL LIVESTREAM

    9am-5:30pm

  • Sunday 8 October 2023 Day 2 | VIRTUAL LIVESTREAM

    9am-5:30pm

  • Saturday 21 October 2023 DAY 3 | VIRTUAL LIVESTREAM

    9-5:30 pm

  • Sunday 22 October 2023 DAY 4 | VIRTUAL LIVESTREAM

    9-5:30 pm

  • Saturday 4 November 2023 DAY 5 | VIRTUAL LIVESTREAM

    9 am -5:30 pm

  • Sunday 5 November 2023 DAY 6 | VIRTUAL LIVESTREAM

    9am-5.30pm

Pricing

  • The cost is £495 for the full 6-day VIRTUAL LIVESTREAM training
  • This course is open only to those who have been accepted on our 300-hour training.
  • A non-refundable deposit of £150 is required on booking.
  • To reserve your place, please >>click the BOOK button below or at the top of the page>> click BOOK NOW >> sign in or input your details and choose payment method
  • 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.
  • In order for the balance to be processed, please ensure that you save your card details and opt for the direct debit option. If you prefer to pay by the credit card option then this incurs a 2.4% charge. Receipts will be sent to you when the payments are taken.
  • 300 hour students get a 10% discount on trainings after they have booked two of our trainings (priced at £395 or more) and this Enhanced Skills core module. Email us if this is the case and the discount will be applied when the balance is taken.
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