The Shala School of Yoga

The Shala School of Yoga Yoga Teacher Training & Retreats The Shala was founded by Gingi Lee in 1997, as one of London's first dedicated yoga centres.

In 2014, the Shala expanded and took over a newly refurbished space in a Victorian warehouse in West Norwood, on the fringes of West Dulwich. And in 2016, it developed a well respected teacher training programme. The beautiful purpose-built new centre incorporates three light-filled studios, a therapy room, reception, changing facilities and a small coffee bar for post-practice coffee. There daily

classes encompassing a range styles including ashtanga, vinyasa flow, Mysore self practice, yin and restorative and Jivamukti yoga. The centre is just minutes from West Norwood overground station and is easily accessible from South London's surrounding neighbourhoods including Clapham, Balham, Brixton, Tulse Hill, Herne Hill, Dulwich, Crystal Palace, Forest Hill and Croydon. There are direct train links from Victoria and London Bridge, various buses and cycle racks and free parking nearby. The space is a sanctuary, peaceful, but vibrant and always warm and welcoming. A dedicated yoga space in which to enhance and develop physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. A place to roll out your mat, be part of a community, share, heal and grow. Our teachers all share a deep love and respect for yoga and have a passion for sharing their knowledge and for training a new generation of teachers. Shala classes place an emphasis on encouraging students to develop an individual practice. Our ethos will always be centred around forming a close personal touch on all that we do. Being independent, sharing the love of the practices, and having a positive connection with like-minded people. The centre is also a hub for new life with classes for pregnant women, mother & baby, kids yoga, and teens yoga and a range of workshops from Aerial Yoga to Sound Baths and Breath Work.

We’re excited to welcome 20 new trainees into The Shala this month for the start of our fully booked 200-hour. Each grou...
04/09/2026

We’re excited to welcome 20 new trainees into The Shala this month for the start of our fully booked 200-hour.

Each group and each course always unfolds in ways that continue to amaze us.

When it comes to the art of relaxation… Gingi is a master. 😎30+ years of yoga practice will teach you a thing or two abo...
03/09/2026

When it comes to the art of relaxation… Gingi is a master. 😎

30+ years of yoga practice will teach you a thing or two about knowing when to simply do nothing.

Consider this your reminder to take your relaxation as seriously as Gingi does 😂

02/09/2026

How might yogic teachings on impermanence help us face death?

In our latest edition of the Yoga Philosophy Club Daniel Simpson reflects on the process of change and its ultimate end in the body's demise.

This interactive online session offers space for discussion and
inquiry around themes of acceptance, surrender, and facing transitions.

We will also consider what yogic texts say about immortality, while exploring questions such as:

• Does yoga prepare us for death? Or is it more about trusting in life?
• How far can we understand something we haven’t experienced?
• What can we learn from letting go of others, or anything else?
• Might breathing – or any other practices – offer us insight?

Find out more and join us here: bit.ly/3Ut84yk

01/09/2026

A little curiosity, a singing bowl and apparently something better than a whirlpool bath. 😂

We love the moments of play that happen within the context of learning.

31/08/2026

Behind every pose is a process of learning, patience, and intelligent progression.

With the right foundations, clear technique, thoughtful sequencing, and a playful mindset, postures such as inversions, arm balances and backbends become far more accessible than they first appear.

Our Advanced Postures: Inversions, Arm Balances & Backbends teacher training is designed to help yoga teachers confidently make all these more "advanced" asana postures accessible to a wide range of abilities. You'll learn how to break down complex poses, work creatively with props and the wall, and safely teach with confidence to a broad range of abilities.

In Studio with Charli Van Ness
19–20 September 2026

To book, visit the link in bio or DM us for more information. 🤍

28/08/2026

One of the great joys of running our teacher trainings is seeing our graduates take what they've learned and make it uniquely their own.

This week we're celebrating Em, one of our graduates who has launched Muse & Move — a beautiful evening of movement, reflection, breathwork, meditation, journalling, and live music, inviting people to reconnect with themselves through creativity and embodied practice.

Alongside launching her own offering, Em is also now our wonderful Studio Coordinator at Vahni / Shala helping to nurture the same welcoming community that supported her throughout her training.

Our focus in training is always to support students to find their own voice and create spaces that reflect who they are.
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Autumn is full of opportunities to learn, deepen your practice, and connect with our teaching community.From Inversions,...
27/08/2026

Autumn is full of opportunities to learn, deepen your practice, and connect with our teaching community.

From Inversions, Arm Balances & Backbends to Postnatal Yoga, Pranayama, Yoga Nidra, Yoga Philosophy Club, and our 300-hour core module Beyond the Postures, the re's a broad range of offerings for every stage of your yoga education journey.

Swipe through to see what's coming up this autumn.

The postpartum journey deserves just as much care as pregnancy itself.Our Postnatal Baby & Me Yoga Teacher Training is d...
26/08/2026

The postpartum journey deserves just as much care as pregnancy itself.

Our Postnatal Baby & Me Yoga Teacher Training is designed to equip you with the knowledge, confidence and practical skills to support birthing parents through recovery while creating nurturing spaces where both parent and baby can connect, move and thrive together.

Whether you're a yoga teacher looking to specialise or simply wanting to deepen your understanding of postnatal wellbeing, this immersive 2-day training offers compassionate, evidence-informed guidance for this unique stage of life.

🩷 With Alexa Dean

3–4 October 2026

In Studio

24/08/2026

Rooted evolution.

Within our school, we honour tradition and trust that tradition can grow and shape for modern day needs. We are rooted in what came before, and are willing to move with what's in the here and now.

This is how we respect the lineage and make it relevant to our times.

Here are some of the words 200 graduates used at the end of their training this year, which relate to the Rooted Evolution pillar of our values.

(Saha = Sanskrit for together, with, shared.)

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Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 9:30pm
Thursday 9am - 9:30pm
Friday 9am - 9:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 6pm
Sunday 9:30am - 9:30pm

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