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For the Teacher you were always meant to be.
Online Training with
Laura & Zahir Akram
Confused by Modern Yoga?
Get the Blueprints That Helps You Teach With Confidence - By Balancing Science and Tradition.
"You cannot teach yoga until you stop trying to teach it.
The real training is not in how to speak, or how to move, but in how to be - so that what needs to be said, is said, and what needs to be silent, is silent.
Science will give you clarity. Tradition will give you depth. But only your own experience will give you truth.
When you train here, you are not being shaped into another teacher.
You are being unshaped - so the teacher already within you can appear."
- Laura & Zahir
Testimonial
"If you want a blend of Science and tradition, then these courses are for you. Easy and fun. I LOVE how Zahir & Laura teache. Every yoga teacher should do this course."
Lee - Yoga Teacher & busy mum
When you train with us, you don’t just learn to teach yoga - you learn to teach as yourself.
We’re Om Yoga Studio of the Year 2024 because we put our hearts into every moment of your training.
We help you remove the doubts and roadblocks that hold you back, so you can stand in front of a class with clarity and confidence.
And when you finish, you won’t just have a certificate - you’ll have your own voice as a teacher, ready to share it with the world
"I stopped teaching in 2021 and it was Zahir's guidance and his anatomy course that gave me the confidence again. I now feel so sure about what I am cueing and saying in class"
- Sonya Leighton
We know the struggle of being a yoga teacher - believe us, we’ve been through it.
You never quite feel enough. Not academically. Not physically. Not spiritually.
There’s always someone who seems to know more, and the phrase we’ve heard from teachers over and over again is:
“I just have so much to learn.”
That’s exactly why we created these courses. Because we know what it feels like. Each course we’ve built bridges science and tradition in a way that’s practical, honest, and easy to apply. You’ll start feeling more confident within just a few lessons, no matter which one you choose.
And yes, you get lifetime access. But most importantly, you’ll feel like you’re back on track again.
Our mission is simple:
To help you become the best version of yourself as a teacher - by giving you the tools to balance modern science with ancient wisdom. We want to help you feel so confident in what you know and who you are, that who is in your class won't matter anymore. In your class you can have a physio, an academic, a surgeon and even a Sadhguru. But none of that will matter because we will teach you how to teach from your heart.
This is the teacher you were always meant to be.
Namaste
Zahir & Laura Akram
Browse the entire online library below 👇🏽
Since 2013, our teacher trainings have helped hundreds of yoga teachers feel more confident in their words, cues, and teaching - both on and off the mat.
The Following courses are FREE with every purchase -
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🔥 Get Two Powerful Mini Courses FREE When You Join Today 🔥
When you purchase any course below, you’ll unlock two bonuses that usually cost £149 each - absolutely free:
1. The Arm Balance Playbook with Zahir
This isn’t just another tutorial - it’s a transformation. Most people think arm balances are reserved for the strong, the flexible, or the fearless. That belief ends here. This blueprint takes you step by step from crow pose to more advanced options like side crow and even peacock. You’ll learn the warm-ups, the hidden secrets, and the simplest ways to integrate these balances into both your own practice and your teaching.
👉 What makes this incomparable? It doesn’t just show you “how” to do the poses - it removes the roadblocks that have stopped you before: wrist pain, fear of falling, lack of core strength. Once those are gone, balance feels natural, almost inevitable.
And the proof? Students who once said “I’ll never be able to balance on my hands” are now soaring in crow, exploring transitions, and teaching with confidence. If they can do it, so can you.
2. The Origins of Yoga – A Cultural Perspective
Think you know yoga? Think again. This course takes you back to the roots - to Shiva, the first yogi, and his consort, the glorious Parvati. By diving into their dialogue, you’ll see yoga not as postures or fitness, but as a living tradition of philosophy, story, and transformation.
👉 This is not another history lecture. It’s a perspective that will make you re-think everything you’ve been told. Once you see yoga through its cultural lens, you’ll never teach or practice the same way again.
And here’s the proof: teachers who took this course say it completely rewired their understanding of yoga. It gave them confidence, authenticity, and a deeper voice in their teaching.
💡 Together, these two courses create belief in what’s possible for you. They’re not just add-ons - they’re tools to end the struggle, expand your practice, and show you that transformation is closer than you think.
Master all things Yoga and deepen your own practice with our
Online CPD courses designed to unlock anatomy, philosophy, sequencing, and self-discovory.
C.P.D course with ZAHIR AKRAM
OM YOGA Magazine Yoga Teacher of the Year 2024 🏆
Deepen your skills. Honour your practice. Keep evolving.
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"These courses are truly a lifetime’s work, and we are so grateful to have a platform to share everything we've learned over the years with you. Our goal is for you to walk away feeling more confident in your understanding - not only so you can teach with assurance but also to empower you to be yourself and to question conventional yoga wisdom. Too often, this wisdom, even with the best intentions, causes more harm than good. We hope you can use what we teach to continue sharing the magic, helping others evolve and heal, just as yoga has done for us - and for you."
ZAHIR & LAURA 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.
ZAHIR AKRAM
These courses are a lifetimes of study, research, practice and most important of all, teaching experience. We have used our joint expertise to put together a blueprint, or a playbook that will help you, guide you to be the very best version of who you are.
We don't aim to change you. We just want you feeling more confident in your teaching so you can continue to inspire the next generation.
We can't wait to share the magic with you.
ZAHIR & LAURA AKRAM
For the teacher you were always meant to be.
About us
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 grounded that help 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.
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 of the studio and our in-house teacher trainings 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.
"Once you really absorb what we are sharing with you, you’ll never teach the same way again and neither will anyone who learns from you."
- Zahir & Laura
