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• The 200-hour programme runs annually from September to March, with a graduation day in early May.
• The course takes place over seven 3-day weekends in our West Norwood studio (typically Saturday–Monday, 10am–6pm), plus livestream and on-demand sessions for anatomy and philosophy.
• Full course dates are published on the 200-hour course page.

Yes — we run two free Open Days each year for the 200-hour course and highly recommend attending one if you can. It's a chance to meet the lead teachers, get a feel for the studio and ask any questions in person.

If the dates don't suit, you can also email us to request a call with the Teacher Training Manager to discuss the course in more detail.

Yes — we're always happy to chat. If you'd like to discuss the course in more detail, please email us with your phone number and a few convenient times, and our Teacher Training Manager will be in touch to arrange a call.

• Submit your full application form via the link on the 200-hour course page. We aim to respond within 7 days.
• Early applications are highly recommended as the course is usually oversubscribed.
• The application deadline is 30 June for the September intake.
• On acceptance, you'll be invited to set up a payment plan and pay the deposit to confirm your place.

• A regular and committed asana practice of at least three years, ideally with a vinyasa background.
• A recommendation from your main teacher.
• Some understanding of yoga beyond a purely physical practice.
• Successful applicants should be in good mental and physical health and have stable personal circumstances.

• £3,250 total course fee, with payment plans available.
• £25 application fee (deducted from the course fee on acceptance).
• £825 non-refundable deposit on acceptance.
• Remaining balance paid in three monthly instalments of £800.
• Fees include the course manual, all training, assessment and certification.
• While enrolled, you'll receive a 20% concession on single classes, class packs and most workshops at Vahni @ the Shala.

• In-studio: 186 hours across seven 3-day weekends.
• Blended learning: 9 hours of livestream sessions, plus pre-recorded philosophy and anatomy content.
• 1-1 mentoring: online sessions via Zoom to help prepare for your final teaching assessment.
• Coursework: approximately 60–70 non-contact hours, with 8–10 hours expected each month.

Assessment is continuous throughout the course and culminates in a 1-hour final practical assessment, in which you teach a small group class (10–12 students) in a style of your choice. You'll receive detailed verbal feedback after your assessment.

• The Shala School of Yoga is a Registered Yoga School (RYS) with Yoga Alliance (US), accredited to run 200- and 300-hour trainings.
• For most modules you will receive a certificate which can be used for CPD hours.
• If the individual teacher is YACEP registered, you can also register your hours via the individual teacher's profile on Yoga Alliance.

Most of our modules can be taken either as a stand-alone CPD or as an elective 300-hour module. If the YACEP logo appears on the module page, the course holds YACEP CPD teacher accreditation.

It is beneficial to have a 200-hour yoga teacher training foundation when joining any of our modules. However, courses are often suited to those working in non-yoga professional settings or seeking personal development. Please get in touch if you'd like to check whether a specific course is suitable for you.

Note: The Advanced Teaching Skills Core module is not suitable for anyone without a 200-hour certificate.

• In most cases, yes — if you have a 200-hour yoga teaching qualification.
• If you do not have a 200-hour qualification, you can teach in informal settings, but you will not officially be qualified to teach yoga without the foundational course.

• 100% attendance is usually required to receive a full certificate.
• A minimum of 75% attendance is usually required to receive a certificate of completion.

If you are not allocating a module towards your 300 hours, you can register individual modules for CPD hours through Yoga Alliance. If the course page shows the YACEP logo, register the hours through the lead teacher's profile — not the Shala School of Yoga.

• Some modules include preparatory work, reading and homework. Details are given in your Welcome email.
• Please note there is a £25 admin fee charged for late marking of coursework.
• Certificates will only be issued on submission of all required coursework.

• It is best to bring your own yoga mat, though we have mats to loan if needed.
• We have blocks, bricks, blankets and bolsters available for use.
• For some prop-heavy trainings — yin and restorative specifically — you will be asked to bring additional props.

Yes, those hours can count towards your 300 hours, as long as you have not already registered them with Yoga Alliance as CPD hours. All courses need to be taken within a 5-year timeframe.

For virtual livestream courses, there is plenty of opportunity to ask questions — we include time after every talk for questions, discussion and interaction. For teaching practice, you will be paired with other participants in breakout rooms.

For hybrid courses, all participants — both studio and online — have access to catch-up recordings for 2 weeks.

You will generally have access to pre-recorded course material for 3 months. Catch-up Zoom videos — if there are any — are available for 2 weeks only. Please check the individual course description for exact details.