The Shala

At The Shala School of Yoga, we're committed to providing a supportive and inspiring environment for aspiring yoga teachers and those already teaching. Our highly experienced teacher trainers will guide you through a transformative experience, deepening your practice and equipping you with the tools to share the gift of yoga with others.

Our Mummy and Me Club is back from October! This class complements your journey into parenthood, evolving from Pregnancy Yoga to early baby months and runs on a Wednesday 11.00am - 12.15pm.

For Mums-to Be we have bi-weekly pregnancy classes with Alexa and Harriet:

Wednesdays
7.00 pm Pregnancy yoga with Alexa

Saturdays
11.30 am Pregnancy yoga with Harriet

https://www.theshalalondon.com/pre-post-yoga-natal/

From the 12th September we're teaming up with Richard to introduce an exciting new class to the schedule!
This class is specially designed for experienced practitioners of yoga asana. It's a unique, playful space where teachers and advanced students can explore more challenging postures and transitions.

Thursday's 9:30 - 10:30 AM
(image is of the incredible Saori who you can find at The Shala on Saturday's with Gingi!)
https://www.theshalalondon.com/yoga-classes-london/teacherscommunityclass_advanced-asana/

*New class this week!*
Flow Fundamentals 18.00-19.00 on Wednesdays with Kate.

This accessible style is influenced by the Ashtanga (Astanga) Vinyasa method but with a feel of a Vinyasa practice, as it will venture ‘off-piste’ from the primary series to focus on functional movement and alignment principles. Expect to break down and explore postures alongside the essential ingredients of movement synchronising with breath.
Suitable for beginner or intermediate level with variations of postures to accommodate mixed abilities.

https://www.theshalalondon.com/yoga-classes-london/flow_fundamentals_yoga/

Our Beginners Yoga Workshop with Harriet is the perfect place to start or deepen your yoga practice. Or to encourage a friend or family member to start thei‍r yoga journey!

What to Bring:
Comfortable clothing
A yoga mat (we have some available if needed)
An open mind and a positive attitude!

2–4.30pm Saturday 14 September | £35
For more details, visit The Shala website.
https://www.theshalalondon.com/workshops/beginners-yoga-workshop/

Our Level 1 Yoga Teacher Training program goes far beyond mastering poses (although we do that too!). It's a transformative journey of self-exploration, where you embrace and explore your own unique qualities. It is often a profound and life-affirming and life-changing journey.

“This course has been truly life changing. It as a journey to the depths of my soul, opening my mind and my heart”.

Community Day this Saturday! Here are the classes we're offering for just £5.

🧘‍♀️Introduction to Yoga: Perfect for beginners, offering an introduction to yoga.
🌙Yin Yoga & Meditation: A meditative session designed to relax and rebalance.
🌊Creative Flow Yoga: An energising and grounding class that encourages fluid movement

https://www.theshalalondon.com/workshops/communityday/

We are delighted to offer a 50% bursary for our CPD training, Mental Health Empowerment: Mindfulness, Meditation, and Breathwork with David Behrens. With nearly thirty years of experience, David’s work is deeply rooted in his meditation practice from his time as a monk. He now collaborates with doctors, psychiatrists, and psychotherapists, specializing in addiction and mental health recovery.

The Shala School of Yoga bursaries are aimed at supporting individuals from marginalized, vulnerable, and underrepresented groups in the yoga world. Apply by 2 September.

Find out more about our bursaries here:
https://www.theshalalondon.com/the-shala-school-scholarship-and-bursaries/

Learn more about the Mental Health Empowerment : Mindfulness, Meditation and Breathwork course starting 5 October here:
https://www.theshalalondon.com/yogateachertraining/breathwork-mindfulness-meditation/

We have a new schedule starting next week. A few changes to timings so do check out the times when you book and join us for some new classes!

https://www.theshalalondon.com/schedule/

Our Sound Baths are back!

Join Anne on Sunday September 29th for healing vibrations. Promoting deep relaxation, stress relief, and emotional balance sound baths are the perfect way to reset and recharge!

See our website for more info and to book!
https://www.theshalalondon.com/workshops/sound-bath-september/

For those new to yoga we're running an Introduction to yoga class with Gingi at 12.00 as part of our Community Day!
In this 1-hour session, you will learn about the benefits of yoga and experience yoga as a moving meditation that can bring about profound changes in physical, emotional and mental well-being.
Saturday 31st August- Classes for £5 only.

If you have any questions about the day or would like more information, please email [email protected].

https://www.theshalalondon.com/workshops/communityday/

At the core of our Yoga Alliance accredited 300-hour Level 2 training, the Enhanced Skills module is designed to inspire and evolve you as a yoga teacher. This enriching course spans six days, available as a part studio/part virtual or virtual experience, covering a wide range of topics from ethics and inclusivity to sequencing, theming, and authentic marketing. It's one of two compulsory modules, forming a practical and inspiring foundation for your personalized 300-hour program. Start with any module, but we recommend beginning with this one to guide your learning pathway. Get in touch if you are interested in crafting your own tailor-made course 300-hour programme!

-𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 | 𝟑𝟎𝟎 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞
-𝟑 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨 + 𝟑 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐎𝐑 𝟔 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 ( 𝟐𝟖 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 - 𝟐𝟎 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒)
-𝟔𝟎 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬

Link in our bio
https://www.theshalalondon.com/yogateachertraining/300-hour-core-module-hybrid-in-studio/

Our 200-hour teacher training is an rewarding opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the rich teachings of yoga, cultivate mindfulness, and connect with a community of like-minded individuals. Whether you're pursuing teaching yoga or simply deepening your personal practice, our Level 1 training courses offer a transformative life-affirming experience where you can find space for growth, healing and deep connection.

For our end of summer community day, we are opening up our studio to highlight some of our classes and some teachers you may or may not have yet met! Join us Saturday 31st August for a fun, inspiring and affordable day with these classes, each for £5 only.

CLASS SCHEDULE:

12:00 – 13:00 | Introduction to Yoga | Gingi
13:30 – 14:30 | Yin Yoga & Meditation | Kate
15:00 – 16:00 | Creative Flow Yoga | Harriet

If you have any questions about the day or would like more information, please email [email protected].
https://www.theshalalondon.com/workshops/communityday/

Community Day - £5 Classes, Tea & Chat! £5 community classes to celebrate our local community with tea and snacks at the Shala!

Graduate testimonials.
Find out more by visiting the link in our bio

Join us on September 24th for a restorative Yin Yoga workshop with Norman Blair.
Norman is one of the most experienced Yin yoga teachers in the UK. He has been practising yoga since the early 1990s and began teaching yoga in 2001. His book – ‘Brightening Our Inner Skies: yin and yoga’ – was published in 2016.

What to expect: Gentle, long-held poses, with a focus on relaxation and mindfulness. Suitable for all levels.

https://www.theshalalondon.com/workshops/yin-yoga-workshop-sept24/

Sound Bath

By consciously balancing dynamic and restorative in our yoga practice, we nurture both inner strength and softness, leading to a more holistic sense of well-being. The key to balance might not be about equal parts, but about listening to what we need in the moment. (Love this balancing act image from our teacher training!) Some days may require more rest, others more energy—listen to your body and let your practice flow accordingly.

This weekend...

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga | Self-Practice
with Saori Funawatari | Saturday 8:30 AM

Dynamic Flow Yoga
with Richard Knight | Saturday 8:30 AM

Beginners Flow Yoga
with Harriet Bone | Saturday 10:15 AM

Pregnancy Yoga
with Harriet Bone | Saturday 11:30 AM

Creative Flow Yoga
with Richard Knight | Sunday 9:30 AM

Yin Yoga & Nidra
with Richard Knight | Sunday 11:00 AM

Liz Lark & Kath Roberts will be joining Gingi for this next nourishing and uplifting weekend retreat. There will be seven yoga sessions across three days days including energising flow yoga, pranayama, chanting and meditation and two workshops with Liz Lark.

And it's just an hour’s train journey or drive out of South London in Ashdown Forest.
6–8 September 2024 | £395

https://www.theshalalondon.com/.../weekendforestretreat.../

𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 | 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟑𝟎𝟎-𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 | 𝐇𝐘𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐃 𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐔𝐀𝐋 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐌 | 𝐆𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢 𝐋𝐞𝐞, 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫 | 𝟐𝟖 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 - 𝟐𝟎 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 | 𝟔𝟎 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬

At the heart of our YA accredited 300-hour Level 2 training lies the Enhanced Skills module- mandatory 60-hour course designed to inspire and evolve you as a yoga teacher. Spanning six days, this hybrid or virtual course covers essential topics from ethics and inclusivity to sequencing, theming, and authentic marketing. It provides the practical foundation for our entire 300-hour programme, allowing you to tailor your learning journey.

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.

Link in our bio
https://www.theshalalondon.com/yogateachertraining/300-hour-core-module-hybrid-in-studio/

Since 2016, we have had well over 1,000 students come through the Shala School of Yoga for yoga teacher training. Many have graduated from our Level 1 | 200-hour yoga teacher training programme as certified yoga teachers, others have gone on to gain advanced certification from our Level 2 | 300-hour yoga teacher training programme, many others have explored specialists subjects on our broad range of stand-alone CPD courses. Everyone who studies with us carves out their own unique educational pathway and is supported and nurtured to find their own authentic voice and individual style of teaching.

We are offering an immersive 1-day training module that dives into the 'true essence' of Vinyasa. Gain insights and knowledge from the wisdom of Krishnamacharya, Jois, and Desikachar as you refresh, absorb, and recreate the way you teach Vinyasa classes. An inspiring and informative day with the ever-brilliant Charli Van Ness.

𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 | 𝗩𝗶𝗻𝘆𝗮𝘀𝗮 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 | 𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗜𝗢 -𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲 & 𝗜𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶 𝗩𝗮𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝘀𝘀 | 𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺–𝟱𝗽𝗺 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟳 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿

"Choose Your Own Price" Tier Options for Yoga classes!
We are adding more low-cost options for August - choose from £5, £7.50 to £10 per drop-in class!!
Anyone can book these places based on need and we only ask that, if you can pay more for a class, know that you will be supporting those who cannot.

*Do note that we do offer 20% concession discounts on drop-ins and class packs as well – for more information, please email admin@theshala

Strengthening community connections is an essential part of our mission at the Shala and we love to host events during the year so we can have more of an opportunity to gather together in practice and conversation. Join us on 31 August from 12pm, we're offering £5 classes with some of our incredible teachers.

Class Schedule:
🧘 12:00 – 13:00 | Introduction to Yoga | Gingi
🧘 13:30 – 14:30 | Yin Yoga & Meditation | Kate
🧘 15:00 – 16:00 | Creative Flow Yoga | Harriet

There'll be tea and snacks!

Summer might be quiet, but it's the perfect time to deepen your practice and find inner peace. Smaller class sizes can mean more personalised guidance from our experienced teachers.

Also don't forget those on our Monthly Memberships have the opportunity to invite 2 guests this summer for FREE!

If you haven't received our email about this, please contact [email protected] (NOTE: guests must be new students the Shala)

As part of our commitment to inclusivity and positive change, The Shala offers a 50% bursary for each of our modules, including the upcoming Aerial Yoga Teacher Training. This bursary is available to individuals from marginalized, vulnerable, and underrepresented ethnic groups within the yoga/wellness industry. We seek applicants who share our mission of using their training to drive positive social change.

Apply for the bursary spot for this course by August 30!

Learn more about our bursaries here:
https://www.theshalalondon.com/the-shala-school-scholarship-and-bursaries/

Find out more about our Aerial Yoga Teacher Training starting September 20, 2024, here:

https://www.theshalalondon.com/yogateachertraining/aerial-yoga-foundations-teacher-training-in-studio/

Summer vibes and mastering relaxation 😎

🧘‍♂️ Weekend Yoga Schedule 🧘‍♀️

Saturday:

8:30 - 9:30 AM | Dynamic Flow with Richard
8:30 - 10:00 AM | Ashtanga Vinyasa Self-Practice with Saori
10:15 - 11:15 AM | Beginners Flow with Harriet
11:30 - 12:45 PM | Pregnancy Yoga with Harriet

Sunday:

9:30 - 10:45 AM | Creative Flow with Emma
11:00 - 12:15 PM | Yin & Nidra with Emma

See you on the mat!

https://www.theshalalondon.com/schedule/

Fireside gathering from our retreat last July.

Our next retreat is in September with Gingi, Liz and Kath. With over 80 years of teaching experience between them this, we're looking forward to this!

Our well-priced (£395) this weekend retreat is just an hour’s train journey or drive out of South London in Ashdown Forest.

https://www.theshalalondon.com/workshops/weekendforestretreat_september2024/