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 →Yoga Teacher Training in Surrey
Train with one of The Shala’s most established yoga teacher training schools — 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 Surrey. 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 Surrey
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.
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 →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 Surrey
Finding the studio
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 Surrey 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.