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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

The Shala

Yoga Classes, Workshops and Yoga Teacher Training | Retreat Days | Livestreamed and In Studio | A sa

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.

08/04/2026

Some practices ask you to push.

Yin asks you to stay.

This May, Norman Blair, one of the UK's most respected Yin yoga teachers, leads a 5-day, 40-hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training right here at The Shala.

Whether you're deepening your own practice or looking to bring Yin into your teaching, this is a rare opportunity to study in a small, intimate group with someone who has spent decades in this practice.

40 hours. £675. 15-19 May 2026. Waiting List only.

Book via the link in bio.

07/04/2026

The way a child experiences their first headstand, their first moment of stillness, their first time feeling truly at home in their body, that's something a yoga teacher can give them.
Charli Van Ness's Holistic Kids Yoga Teacher Training is a 3-day course that equips you with everything you need to teach yoga to children aged 5 to 11, through movement, mindfulness, storytelling, sacred sound, breathwork and so much more.

Suitable for yoga teachers, school teachers, dance teachers, art therapists and anyone working with children who wants to do it with more intention and skill.

10-12 April 2026 | In Studio or Livestream | 35 hours | £595

Book via the link in bio.

06/04/2026

Every student who walks into your class is carrying something you cannot see.

Ellie Grace's Trauma Informed Yoga training gives you the science, the language and the tools to meet them where they are.

This upcoming Trauma Informed Yoga course is a 6-week online training with Ellie Grace, designed for yoga teachers, therapists, counsellors and anyone who holds space for others.

You'll learn the science of trauma, the evidence basis for yoga as a healing tool, and how to teach in a way that genuinely supports recovery.

£450 | 25 hours | Tuesdays 14 April to 19 May, 5-8pm | Livestream

Register your interest via the link in bio.

03/04/2026

Children don’t need perfect teachers.
They need present ones.

Our Holistic Kids Yoga Teacher Training is about learning how to truly meet children where they are. Through movement, creativity, mindfulness, sound, and play, this training supports the emotional, physical, and energetic development of the child as a whole.

This kids yoga training is about understanding how children feel, process, express, and grow and how we can guide that with care, sensitivity, and intention.

Led by lead teacher trainer (and mother of four) Charli Van Ness
10–12 April 2026
Hybrid | In studio or livestream

For anyone who feels called to support children in a deeper, more meaningful way, this is an incredible pathway ✨

02/04/2026

The practice that teaches you to do less and receive more. 🌙

This 3-day Yoga Nidra Teacher Training with Melanie Cooper and Jennie Wadsten Sharma is one of our most popular courses, and for good reason.

You'll cover the main techniques and schools of modern Nidra, work with scripts, and get real practice time with expert feedback. Nurturing, thorough, and genuinely transformative.

Available livestream or in studio.

Can also count as an elective module on our 300-hour Teacher Training.
Book via the link in bio.

01/04/2026

Ready to find your Peace of Mind?

Join the multi-gifted Charli Van Ness for a transformative 3-day immersive training at the Shala exploring breathwork, mindfulness, meditation, Yoga Nidra, Nada Yoga, and so much more.

This course is a journey into your own wellbeing, and a chance to learn how to share these powerful tools with others, including those facing mental health challenges, chronic pain, or mobility issues.

📅 1–3 May 2026
📍 In Studio (West Norwood, South London) or Livestream
💷 £495 | 30 CPD hours

Counts as an elective on the Shala's 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training

👉 Book via the link in bio.

30/03/2026

This is a training that will change how you see and work with your students.

This upcoming Trauma Informed Yoga course is a 6-week online training with Ellie Grace, designed for yoga teachers, therapists, counsellors and anyone who holds space for others. You'll learn the science of trauma, the evidence basis for yoga as a healing tool, and how to teach in a way that genuinely supports recovery.

£450 | 25 hours | Tuesdays 14 April to 19 May, 5-8pm | Livestream

Register your interest via the link in bio.

27/03/2026

The practice that teaches you to do less and receive more. 🌙

This 3-day (24 - 26th of April) Yoga Nidra Teacher Training with Melanie Cooper and Jennie Wadsten Sharma is one of our most loved courses, and for good reason.

You'll cover the main techniques and schools of modern Nidra, work with scripts, and get real practice time with expert feedback. Nurturing, thorough, and genuinely transformative.

Available livestream or in studio.

Can also count as an elective module on our 300-hour Teacher Training.
Book via the link in bio.

26/03/2026

This is the kind of training that changes how you show up in the room.

Trauma Informed Yoga is a 6-week online training with Ellie Grace, designed for yoga teachers, therapists, counsellors and anyone who holds space for others. You'll learn the science of trauma, the evidence basis for yoga as a healing tool, and how to teach in a way that genuinely supports recovery.

£450 | 25 hours | Tuesdays 14 April to 19 May, 5-8pm | Livestream

Register your interest via the link in bio.

24/03/2026

A gentle reminder of what really matters 🤍

Movement isn’t about intensity or perfection. It’s about consistency, care, and showing up for your body in a way that supports you for life.
Inspired by one of our student’s mother-in-law, still moving, still showing up, still choosing her body every day at 100 years old.
Longevity is built in the small, daily moments.

How are you moving for your future self?

22/03/2026

Hands-on assists can completely transform a student’s experience.

A well-timed, intentional adjustment can support alignment, deepen awareness, and create a sense of safety and connection within the body. But it also asks something more from the teacher. Sensitivity. Clarity. Consent. Trust.

In a time where many teachers feel unsure about whether or how to adjust, this training offers a space to explore hands-on work in a way that feels safe, confident, and purposeful.

Yoga Adjusts & Assists Teacher Training
9–11 May 2026
With Gingi Lee
In studio

For teachers ready to refine their touch and deepen the way they hold space ✨

How do you feel about hands-on assists in class?

21/03/2026

A glimpse into a very special weekend 🧡🩷

Highlights from our 200-hour trainees stepping into their practice, their voice, and their path as teachers.

Address

1 Chestnut Road West Norwood
London
SE279EZ

Opening Hours

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

Website

http://www.theshalalondon.com/

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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. 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 are 40+ classes a week on offer with a encompassing a range styles including ashtanga, vinyasa flow, Mysore self practice, yin and restorative and Dharma 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 new space is a sanctuary, peaceful, but vibrant and always warm and welcoming. A dedicated yoga and Pilates 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 Pilates and have a passion for sharing their knowledge. 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 Mindfulness to Breath Work.