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You Teach Breathing — but do YOU Understand it?
CPD-accredited online yoga training to elevate your teaching and deepen your understanding.
Spring Offer 🌸 – Limited Time Only
Get a FREE 1:1 Zoom & personal session with Zahir (worth £100) when you enrol — Ask questions. Get personalised feedback. Elevate your teaching.
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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🟠 WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ON THIS 50 HOUR CPD
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🌬️ Reclaim the true essence of yoga—go beyond the aesthetics of postures and rediscover breath as the heart of the practice. Go back to basics.
🧘♂️ Understand how breath drives movement - the essence of physical yoga. Learn to initiate and guide movement from the breath, not just add breath cues as a script.
🧠 Explore the profound impact of faulty breathing on brain health and the nervous system and how to unlock tools for emotional regulation and mental clarity.
🔍 Shift from “doing” poses to “experiencing” them—embrace the idea that a pose can be imperfect, but your breath sacred.
📜 Connect with ancient yoga wisdom—learn how the first teachings of yoga, given by Shiva to Parvati, were rooted entirely in breathwork methods.
🌌 Experience breath as a bridge to something greater—tap into the sacred connection between your body, mind, and the cosmos.
🔬 Learn the physiology of breathing—gain insights into how correct breathing supports not just yoga, but life itself.
🛠️ Apply breath techniques to your teaching—help your students breathe with awareness, transforming their practice from the inside out.
🌿 Discover the power of listening to your body through breath—use breathing as a tool for tuning in and hearing what your body needs.
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🌠 Reconnect with your cosmic roots—embrace the empowering idea that you are made from stardust, and every breath connects you back to the universe.
🕊️ Transcend the human experience, moment by moment—prioritize breath over the glory of the pose, and experience true union (yoga).
“This course hasn't just made me a better Yoga teacher. But a better parent & person. So insightful. Academically & spiritually. Thank you so much Zahir. This course should be on the NHS. It's changed my life ❤️” – Cas, School & Yoga Teacher
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🟠 WHAT YOU WILL RECIEVE -
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✅ 48 structured LESSONS with 20+ video lessons
✅ Interactive quizzes to reinforce key concepts
✅ Industry-recognised certification for Yoga Alliance CE hours
✅ Bonus 1:1 coaching session (worth £100) to refine your teaching
✅ Email support whenever you need guidance
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A VISUAL GUIDE TO WHAT YOU WILL SEE WHEN YOU ENROL
“Life is a continued learning process.
Each day presents an opportunity for learning.” 😊
"These courses are truly a lifetime’s work, and I'm so grateful to have a platform to share everything I've learned over the years with you. My 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. I hope you can use what I teach to continue sharing the magic, helping others evolve and heal, just as yoga has done for me—and for you."
ZAHIR AKRAM
About Your Tutor – Zahir Akram
Dedicated husband, dad, and lifelong seeker.
For a fuller biography, click here.
Hi, I’m Zahir Akram, your course tutor and the owner of Akram Studio. My journey started in 2004 as a personal trainer, with early experiences as far as New York. Over the years, I’ve continuously evolved my approach, always seeking new and effective ways to guide others towards their goals.
I’ve been deeply honored to receive recognition along the way, including being voted the best yoga teacher in Surrey in 2019 (though I’ll admit, I’m not even the best teacher in my own household!). These moments have been humbling reminders of my passion to help students not only move better but feel empowered in their own bodies, breaking down complex science into accessible lessons.
For those considering this course, know that my commitment to learning runs deep. I’ve dedicated years to understanding the intricacies of lower back pain, and that journey continues today. But this quest goes beyond just the body. For over a decade, I’ve immersed myself in the wisdom of the Vigyan Bhairav Tantra—a text that has profoundly influenced my approach. Its teachings remind me that each individual is unique, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Each person must discover their own magic on their own path.
Having personally struggled with chronic back pain since a car accident at 17, I understand the frustration and confusion that can come with it. Early advice I received only added to that frustration, and this course is my way of cutting through that noise—helping you to guide your students with clarity, while giving them the tools to listen to their own bodies. Sometimes, the most powerful teaching is helping someone discover the wisdom already within them.
I’ve studied at the National Academy of Sports Medicine and N.E.S.T.A. in biomechanics, alongside beginning a degree in Osteopathy at the London School of Osteopathy. Though life’s demands shifted me away from completing that degree, the knowledge gained continues to fuel my work.
I’m here to share not just the science, but the deeper philosophy that underpins yoga. Together, we’ll explore both the anatomy of the body and the timeless wisdom that can guide your students towards their own unique path.
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
OM YOGA MAGAZINE
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Nominated Favourite Teacher Training 2023
WINNERS' Favourite Yoga Studio 2024
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1. No Refund Policy
We deeply value the effort and knowledge that has gone into creating these courses, representing years of study, practice, and personal development. Once a course is purchased, it grants you access to a wealth of downloadable materials, including manuals that reflect a lifetime’s work. Due to the nature of this content, we have a strict no refund policy once a course is purchased. We encourage you to review course descriptions carefully before making your purchase.
Please note: No exceptions will be made to this policy.
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4. Accreditation
Our courses are fully accredited and meet the standards for continued professional development (CPD) hours, as recognized by relevant yoga organizations.
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While we offer guidance and training, your practice and teaching are your responsibility. We encourage you to apply the knowledge in a way that aligns with your personal growth and professional goals.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or need support with your course, please reach out. We are here to help and ensure you have the best experience with your learning journey.
All queries should be emailed to your course leader - Zahir Akram zahir@akramyoga.co.uk