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The Call for Teaching
If you’ve ever felt called to teach, this is your moment.
Teaching yoga is a pledge to keep others safe, inspired, and connected. Many trainings cut corners - but you’re here because you want to honour that responsibility
The Problem With Most Teacher Trainings
The truth? Not all teacher trainings create teachers....
The yoga world is full of trainings - some online, some rushed, some promising you’ll be ‘certified’ in a few short weeks. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: many leave graduates feeling unprepared and unconfident.
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Too much focus on memorising poses, too little on how to actually teach them.
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Large groups where personal guidance is lost.
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Online‑only formats that leave students isolated and unsupported.
Result? Teachers who finish with a certificate in hand… but still feel like students.
Our Philosophy - Science Meets Tradition
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Driven by science guided by the soul
We blend the clarity of modern biomechanics and nervous system science with the depth of classical yoga traditions. This balance gives our graduates the confidence to teach safely, clearly, and authentically.
With award‑winning faculty, a supportive community, and mentorship every step of the way, you won’t just learn yoga - you’ll become the teacher students remember.
Your transformation begins from the very first weekend
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By month 3 you’ll be confidently guiding safe sequences.
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Each month builds your confidence, step by step.
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You’ll graduate not only with a certificate, but with a clear voice as a teacher.
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Month 1
Take your first step into the role of a yoga teacher. Begin understanding the core principles of Yoga.
Month 3
Confidently guide simple sequences with feedback from your mentors.
Month 5
Integrate anatomy and breathing into your cues - clarity students can feel instantly.
Month 7
Weave philosophy into practice and share authentic yoga beyond the poses.
Month 10
Graduate as a confident, safe, and inspiring teacher students remember.
On-Going
On-going support from your mentors as well as access to the FREE online courses so you can refine your learning and continue to be the best version of yourself.
A training that fits your life
We designed this program to be challenging enough to transform you, but realistic enough to fit into real lives.
One weekend a month
Focused immersion without disrupting your work or family life.
August off
Breathing space to integrate learning and recharge mid‑year.
Free studio membership
Worth £899 — your practice is supported with unlimited classes throughout the year.
Everything included
Manuals, resources, parking, and online study support - so you can focus fully on learning.
We’ve thought of everything, so you can focus on learning.
The Faculty
You won’t just be taught. You’ll be mentored by a faculty who live and breathe yoga - blending science, tradition, and teaching experience to guide you every step of the way.
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 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.
Meet the teachers who started right where you are now
Our graduates are teaching confidently across the UK - but they began just like you: nervous, uncertain, and full of questions. Here’s how they transformed.
Everything you need to become the teacher you were meant to be
Get the following FREE when you sign up to our training
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Online Courses - to help consolidate your learning.
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When you pay in full, you’ll also unlock access to our complete online course library (worth £797).
These courses are yours for life. You can dive into them before the training begins, revisit them alongside your monthly weekends to consolidate your learning, or return to them afterwards - when the dust has settled and you’re ready to keep deepening your understanding of all things yoga.
They’re a genuine game-changer. They won’t just shift how you see your own body, they’ll transform how you see - and teach - your students.
PLUS Free Studio Access
When you pay in full, you also unlock unlimited access to our award-winning yoga studio.
This means you can book and attend classes throughout your training, building your confidence in real time while gaining valuable access to our teaching team - every one of whom has trained at Akram Yoga.
PLUS - on a first-come, first-served basis, you’ll get free on-site parking. Not only can this save you hundreds over the course of your training, it also means you’re only steps away from the studio door.
Plus 3x Manuals
And that’s not all… you’ll also receive three beautifully printed training manuals, yours to keep for life.
These manuals are the result of years of dedication, reflection, and teaching experience - a lifetime’s work poured onto the page. They’re not just handouts; they’re a true reflection of the love and passion of our teaching team.
You’ll also receive PDF versions for convenience, plus digital copies of any essential reading you’ll need during the course.
Fully Accredited Yoga Teacher Training Programe
worth £3400
Plus the FREE Studio membership worth £899
Plus the Anatomy Blueprint worth £299
Plus the Sequencing & Structuring Course worth £299
Plus The Science of Breathing Course worth £199
3x Printed Manuals worth £100
Real Community & Lifetime Friendships - Priceless
Total Value = £5,196.00
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You Pay =
If paid in full before September 2025
Secure your spot with a £500 Deposit
The Next Steps
faq's
Q1: Is this a Hot Yoga qualification?
A: No. This is a comprehensive 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training approved by Yoga Alliance Professionals UK. It’s not limited to hot yoga - you’ll be qualified to teach Hatha, Vinyasa, or a hybrid, in both heated and unheated settings.
Q2: Do I need to be flexible or able to headstand?
A: Not at all. This course is about learning to teach yoga - not performing advanced poses. Flexibility is not a requirement. You’ll gain confidence in movement, breath, communication, and supporting others on their journey.
Q3: How do I pass the course?
A: The training runs over 10 months to give you time to grow. You’ll complete a short essay, an open-book anatomy quiz, and teach a 40–45 min class. You’ll be fully supported - think steady growth, not pressure.
Q4: Where is the training held?
A: At our beautiful bespoke yoga studio (image left) in Addlestone, Surrey.
👉 Want more answers? Read the full FAQ here.
Ready to Answer the Call?
Become the teacher you were always meant to be. Graduate ready to teach with clarity, confidence, and authenticity - while saving 42% when you secure your place before September.
Zahir's Philosophy -
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.
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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 familiarise yourself with our content.
Empowering Yoga Students 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
"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 Akram