Yoga Teacher Training in South London
Train with one of South London's most established yoga schools — a senior faculty, intimate cohorts, and nearly three decades of teaching experience.
The Shala School of Yoga is a Yoga Alliance accredited teacher training school based in West Norwood, easily reached from across
South London. For almost 30 years the Shala has been sharing yoga with practitioners and teachers, and since 2016 has been running a fully fledged yoga training school with Level 1, Level 2 and CPD trainings — offering small cohorts, senior faculty, and a curriculum designed to cultivate confident, thoughtful teachers.
Local to South London
Training that serves South London
Our home is the Shala studio in West Norwood, easily accessible from almost anywhere in South London. Students travel to us regularly from all over the city and beyond, and often come from nearby neighbourhoods — Brixton, Clapham, Dulwich, Streatham, Herne Hill, Peckham, Crystal Palace and Tulse Hill. The area is well-served by Southern rail, London Overground and a good network of bus routes, which makes courses genuinely practical for people living and working across the south of the city.
Whether you're travelling from inner South London or the outer boroughs, the studio will feel like a second home for the duration of your training.
- Studio location
- West Norwood, SE27
- Nearest rail
- West Norwood & Tulse Hill (Southern / Thameslink)
- Journey from central South London
- Approximately 15–25 minutes by train
- Students travel from
- Brixton, Clapham, Dulwich, Streatham, Crystal Palace and beyond
Our Trainings
Three paths to teaching
From your first teaching qualification to advanced study and continuing education — all Yoga Alliance accredited, all taught by senior faculty.
Level 1 · RYS200
200
200-Hour Teacher Training
Your foundation as a yoga teacher. A thorough, considered programme covering asana, philosophy, anatomy, methodology and teaching practice — taught in a single flagship cohort each year.
Explore 200-Hour →
Level 2 · RYS300
300
300-Hour Teacher Training
For qualified teachers ready to deepen. Advanced anatomy, adjusts, subtle body work, refined teaching craft and a bespoke, individualised route through nearly 200 hours of electives.
Explore 300-Hour →
CPD · YACEP
CPD
Modules & CPDs
Specialist short courses — Yin, Nidra, Pregnancy, Trauma-Informed, Somatic, Adjusts and more. Count towards Yoga Alliance continuing education hours.
Explore CPDs →
Why The Shala
Training that captures your unique spirit
2000+
Students trained
Nearly three decades of teaching and sharing yoga — a community of practitioners and teachers built patiently over time.
RYS
Yoga Alliance accredited
Certifications recognised internationally — RYS200, RYS300 and YACEP continuing education provider.
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Senior faculty led
Small cohorts taught by senior teachers including Gingi Lee and Melanie Cooper — you are known, seen and supported throughout.
Getting here from South London
Finding the studio
The Shala is a short journey from anywhere in South London. Direct trains from Clapham Junction, London Bridge, Victoria and East Croydon stop at West Norwood or Tulse Hill — both within walking distance of the studio. Good bus connections from Brixton, Dulwich and Streatham. Limited on-street parking is usually available nearby.
Visit us
The Shala School of Yoga
West Norwood, London SE27
teachertraining@theshala.co.uk
The Shala didn't just train me to teach — it gave me a foundation I still draw on every class, years later. The care and depth of the faculty is rare.
Emma R. 200-Hour & 300-Hour Graduate
Frequently Asked
Questions, answered
Is it best to live in South London to train with you?
No. While many of our students travel from across South London and nearby boroughs, we regularly train people from neighbouring counties — Kent, Surrey, Sussex — and much further afield for the 200-hour and 300-hour programmes. Sessions are structured so that travel is manageable, and those travelling from further afield will often stay overnight in London with friends or in a hotel.
What's the time commitment?
The 200-hour programme runs over approximately nine months, with a mix of immersive weekend blocks and self-directed study. The 300-hour is more fluid and flexible — you can do short intensives as and when time, money and energy permit. Full details are on each course page.
Is the certification recognised internationally?
Yes. The Shala is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School at both RYS200 and RYS300 level, and a YACEP continuing education provider. Graduates can register with Yoga Alliance and teach internationally.
What if I'm new to yoga?
The 200-hour is open to anyone with a committed personal practice — we don't require years of experience, but we do expect a real relationship with the practice, and usually a minimum of three years practising. If you're unsure, you're welcome to get in touch directly.
Ready to begin?
Explore our trainings, attend an open day, or send us a note. We'd love to hear from you.