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Training for the teacher you were always meant to be.
Fully Accredited | 300H | Advanced Yoga Teacher Training | Winner of OM Yoga Studio of the Year + Teacher of the Year 2024
This 300-Hour Advanced Training isn’t about doing more. It’s about teaching with depth—learning to integrate science, philosophy, and presence into something that feels true for you and powerful for your students.
Tradition. Precision.
Personal Evolution.
Train with Zahir Akram - OM YOGA Magazine Teacher & Studio of the year, 2024 & author of 'YOGA, Madness or Meditation?'
Qualify as an Advanced Yoga Teacher.
This isn’t beginner’s yoga. This is where you come to refine everything.
Your teaching. Your knowledge. Your voice.
Whether you’ve been teaching for years or just finished your 200 hours, this training is about depth — not just more information, but better application.
We’ll explore advanced anatomy, sequencing, and philosophy — but always through the lens of your lived experience, not dogma.
Expect science without jargon, philosophy without preaching, and teaching that feels more like you — honest, skilled, adaptable.
If your teaching is ready for its next evolution, this is where it begins.
A Word from Zahir
Where & How it Works
A hybrid format: 200 hours in person, 100 online.
Our 10-month training takes place right here at Akram Yoga Studio in Addlestone, Surrey — named Studio of the Year 2024 by Om Yoga Magazine. The format is simple and spacious: we meet one weekend a month, with August off.
Between weekends, you’ll have full access to our online course platform, where you can revisit each module at your own pace — anytime, from your phone, tablet, or laptop.
Whether you’re commuting locally or balancing family and work, this training is designed to be realistic, grounded, and fully supported.
What You Get — and What It Costs
Pay in full before Sept 2025
£3,000
Pay after Sept — £3,400
Pay by Klarna available.
£500 deposit to secure your spot.
Your investment includes:
– 10 months of weekend training
– Full studio membership (worth £899)
– Access to our entire online platform
– Printed manuals & resources
– A real community. Real growth. Lifelong tools.
2026 Syllabus
Curious about what we cover?
We’ve laid it all out for you — the full schedule, weekend breakdowns, and what each module includes.
You’ll get an inside look at the topics, structure, and flow of the training — so you can know exactly what you’re signing up for.
👇 Click below to explore it all.
The Faculty
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all yoga.
That’s why this training is led by three award-winning teachers — each with their own strengths, stories, and specialisms — so you’re exposed to more than just one voice or style.
COURSE LEADER
ADVANCED YOGA TEACHER
YOGA THERAPIST
Laura Akram
Laura is an advanced yoga teacher and a qualified Yoga Therapist, with deep roots in both physical practice and education. Her standout passion is exploring the nervous system and helping others understand the subtle magic that happens behind the scenes in yoga. She believes that even a basic grasp of these inner workings can transform how we experience the practice.
Students often refer to Laura as the “Oracle” — not only because of her depth of knowledge, but also because of her nurturing, grounded presence. She brings a rich tapestry of yoga wisdom and is known for the kind of guidance that makes everyone feel seen, safe, and inspired.
Many current trainees affectionately call her “the mother of the group” for her care, compassion, and unshakable belief in her students.
SENIOR YOGA TEACHER
ADVANCED YOGA TEACHER
- Paul Allen
With over 20 years of experience, Paul has studied a wide range of styles — from Ashtanga and Iyengar to Jivamukti, Baptiste, and Yin Yoga. His journey has led him to blend elements of all these traditions into a powerful, practical teaching style.
Paul is known as “the wise owl” of the team, and a true mentor to many. During the course, he co-leads the in-person practice labs and helps guide trainees through our signature 84-pose manual. His focus is on helping you understand why a pose works — not just how to do it.
Paul’s yoga mantra is:
“Listen to the body, practice accordingly, and then pass on the magic.” ✨
ADVANCED YOGA TEACHER
Author | Om Yoga Magazine Teacher of the Year 2024 -
Zahir Akram
Zahir has been teaching for nearly 25 years and brings a unique fusion of ancient yoga philosophy and modern science to the course. He has a gift for making complex ideas feel simple and human — helping students feel empowered, not overwhelmed.
In 2024, Zahir was voted Favourite Yoga Teacher by Om Yoga Magazine for his work in teacher training. He’s also the author of Yoga: Madness or Meditation? — a course reading list title — and has previously been named one of the Top 10 Male Yoga Teachers to Know About.
Zahir’s teaching is curious, inclusive, and grounded in real-world experience. Whether he’s sharing biomechanics, philosophy, or parenting metaphors, his goal is always the same: to help you become a teacher who leads with both clarity and compassion.
Try before you train -
free mini Anatomy course
Curious about our teaching style?
This free minute mini-course on Anatomy in Yoga is your chance to experience it — no sign-up, no pressure. It gives a taster into Zahir's "science made simplistic" teaching style.
Zahir's philosophy -
personal message
Becoming a yoga teacher is all about staying open—open to new ideas, different interpretations, and deeper self-understanding. This course doesn’t impose a rigid, one-size-fits-all way of doing things. After all, that would be the most un-yogic way to learn! The true Yogic path, if we trace it back to the wisdom of the first yogis, invites us to be willing: willing to explore, with a clear mind and an open heart.
I strive to guide you toward this path, helping you see that knowledge is borrowed—it flows from one teacher to another. But wisdom? Wisdom is different. Wisdom comes from within, from your organic understanding of a concept that aligns with who you are. My goal is to help you develop this kind of wisdom, so your teaching resonates deeply with your authentic self.
This training isn’t about what’s right or wrong—it’s about exploring what we know, interpreting that knowledge thoughtfully, and using it to keep our students safe and to continue growing, both as yoga teachers and human beings.
As Swami Vivekananda said, “You have to grow from the inside out. None can teach you, none can make you spiritual. There is no other teacher but your own soul.”
Yoga isn’t about searching for absolute truths or hard facts; it’s about finding what feels true and right for you.
zahir akram
I’ve dedicated half my life to understanding what makes us who and what we are. My studies have taken me from anatomy to philosophy—from the Greeks, who first dissected the human body, to the yogis who say we are not the body. This journey has led me from my parents' birthplace in Kashmir, to the bustling streets of Calcutta, and the serene landscapes of Nepal. I’ve broken down and dissected everything, from the mechanics of breathing to the intricacies of Bandhas.
I’ve had a complex relationship with yoga. I’ve loved it, critiqued it, fallen out of love with it, had enough of it—and yet, I keep coming back. My understanding of yoga isn’t just a collection of other people’s words or theories. It’s a tapestry woven from my own experiences, filled with moments of doubt, rediscovery, and personal growth.
Yoga has given me the strength to forge my own path, and that’s exactly what I hope to share with you. As the Sufis say, “In a conflict between the heart and the brain, follow your heart.” This course isn’t about rigid rules or seeking absolute truths. It’s about finding what feels true and right for you, with a heart-centered approach to learning.
The Next Steps
Still have questions?
We know committing to a yoga teacher training
is a big decision. If you’d like to chat things through, you’re more than welcome to:
📱 WhatsApp us: 07466 727756
📩 DM us on Instagram: @akram_yoga
🫱🏻🫲🏾 Meet us at the studio in Addlestone
📧 Email: Zahir@AkramYoga.co.uk
🖥️ Catch up on Zoom — whatever suits you best.
We’re always happy to answer your questions, walk you through the course, or just say hi.
No hard sell — just real conversation.
We also have a tone of free resources on our BLOGS & YouTube Channel if you wish to familiarize yourself with our content.
Empowering Yoga Teachers through Education since 2013
Our Awards
Muddy Stilettos Awards - Best Yoga Teacher in Surrey - Zahir Akram 2019
Muddy Stilettos Awards - Best Yoga Studio in Surrey 2023
Om Yoga Magazine Nomination - Favorite Yoga Teacher Training 2023
Om Yoga Magazine Winners - Favorite Yoga Studio 2024
Om Yoga Magazine Winner - Favorite Yoga Teacher, Zahir Akram 2024
Reviews
faq's
Q1: Is this a full Accredited?
A: Yes. Upon completion of the course, you simply log your CPD hours on your Yoga Alliance teacher profile.
Q2: What are the prerequisistes?
A: A 200-hour yoga teacher qualification is required — that’s it. Experience isn’t important. You might be doing this course to rebuild confidence, reconnect with your practice, or rediscover your voice as a teacher. Whatever your reason, you’re welcome here.
Q3: How many of the hours are in-person vs Online?
A: 180 hours are in-person. The remaining hours are made up of online modules, which you can complete in your own time — no deadline, no pressure.
Q4: Where is the training held?
A: At our beautiful bespoke yoga studio (image left) in Addlestone, Surrey.
👉 Have more questions? 📧 Zahir@AkramYoga.co.uk
Sample learning
The videos below are short clips I’ve put together to give you a feel for how I teach — and why I teach the way I do.
They reflect both the style and philosophy behind our approach.
Feel free to explore them. My aim is simple: to give you enough insight to feel more confident in who you are, and stronger in what you believe — both on and off the mat.
What is the meaning behind Namaste?
Who is the first Yogi?
A trainees guide to Janu Sirsasana - going beyond anatomy.
Is Yoga a Religion?
blog post
Read my blog for a full reflection on our last advanced teacher training — a glimpse into the depth, community, and growth that defined the journey.
Recent BLOG Posts
Still not sure? Read one of my blog posts and get a feel for how we teach— no strings.
