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OM YOGA MAGAZINE
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Nominated Favourite Teacher Training 2023
WINNERS' Favourite Yoga Studio 2024
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WINNER Favourite Yoga Teacher, Zahir Akram 2024
In-person Yoga Teacher Training programme with the award-winning Akram Yoga Studio in Addlestone, Surrey.
START DATE - 11th JANUARY 2025
COST - £3400.00
Click HERE for full Prospectus including Dates & Modules
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
COST: £3400.00
WHEN PAID IN FULL.
AKRAM YOGA STUDIO.
157 STATION ROAD, ADDLESTONE, SURREY
KT15 2AT
YOGA ALLIANCE UK
FULLY ACCREDITED COURSE.
This 200-hour course is run one weekend per month for 10 months and is fully accredited by the Yoga Alliance UK.
Cost - £3400.00
(free membership at the studio worth £899.00)
PLUS access to the online Training Platform for FREE (saving thousands!)
Contact us for details
We don't earn five-star reviews, recommendations from former students, and various awards and recognitions by doing what everyone else does. Our passion drives us; we are true in our hearts, we teach from our hearts and we put our hearts into everything we do ❤️
VIDEOS Below - A word from Becky who completed her Teacher Training in October 2024 and her graduation video.
“Teaching yoga itself is great karma yoga, because it reconnects people to the source.”
― Amit Ray
COURSE LEADER
ADVANCED YOGA TEACHER
YOGA THERAPIST
Laura Akram
Laura is an advanced yoga teacher, both in practice and education, as well as a qualified Yoga Therapist, offering valuable insights into why and how yoga truly “works.”
Among her many passions within the physical practice, Laura is especially dedicated to sharing her deep understanding of the nervous system. She believes that even a basic grasp of what goes on behind the scenes can profoundly transform how we experience and appreciate the magic of yoga.
You can see from her Instagram profile (link above) just how much Laura loves the physical aspect of yoga. But don’t let that fool you into thinking she’s all about the poses. According to her husband, Zahir, Laura is “the Oracle” and one of the greatest influences on his philosophical outlook. She brings a rich tapestry of yoga wisdom to the course, making it an absolute pleasure to learn from her.
Many of the current trainees fondly refer to Laura as the “mother of the group,” known for her nurturing care, guidance, and unbridled passion for what she does.
In addition to her yoga expertise, Laura is also a practicing Chartered Accountant. This unique combination allows her to provide practical advice on the business of yoga and how to manage your financial responsibilities effectively.
SENIOR YOGA TEACHERA
ADVANCED YOGA TEACHER
- Paul Allen
Paul Allen, a senior yoga teacher registered with Yoga Alliance UK, is known as the "wise owl" of the team and a true legend, as many of our current trainees affectionately call him.
With over 20 years of yoga experience, Paul began his journey with Ashtanga Vinyasa and later explored Iyengar Yoga, Shivananda Yoga, Baptiste Yoga, Jivamukti Yoga, and the restorative practice of Yin Yoga.
Paul’s practice has evolved over the years, blending elements from all these styles. He shares his extensive experience mainly during the afternoon practical sessions, where, alongside Laura, he guides students through the 84-pose manual. Not only does he offer expert guidance on physical postures, but he also brings depth to the theory and philosophy sections of the course.
Paul's yoga mantra is, "Listen to the body, practice accordingly, and then pass on the magic."
ADVANCED YOGA TEACHER -
Zahir Akram
In October 2024, Zahir won the award for 'Favourite Yoga Teacher' by Om Yoga Magazine, primarily for his contributions to teacher training. Zahir has a knack for making complex scientific principles accessible, ensuring that all students feel empowered and informed.
Zahir also won the award for the best Yoga teacher in Surrey 2019 as well as being featured in Om Yoga Magazine as one of the top 10 Male Yoga teachers to know about.
Zahir doesn't share these accolades to brag about his achievements; rather, he hopes they show just how passionate he is about yoga and his love for sharing it with others. You can see this passion in his YouTube videos and feel it in his teaching. You really couldn't be in safer hands on this course.
Zahir is the course leader and will run through the entire course with you - with assistance from his comrades, Paul and his wife Laura.
Zahir is also the author of; 'Yoga - Madness or Meditation?' which is part of the reading list.
A devoted Husband to Laura and Dad to Zaccy, Zahir has spent nearly 25 years in the health and fitness world and brings years of know how and experience into this course.
Click here for a full Bio.
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.
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.
By the end of this course, my mission is for you to have learned so much and gained such depth of understanding that you’ll come to see how everything always depends. You’ll realize that everyone we meet is fighting their own battles, and that understanding almost always leads to compassion
What You’ll Take Away:
A deeper, personal understanding of yoga philosophy, blending ancient wisdom with your own lived experiences.
The ability to adapt teachings to meet individual student needs, making your classes more meaningful and accessible.
Practical tools and techniques to navigate your practice and teaching with a nuanced and compassionate approach.
A heart-centered perspective, rooted in the idea that true wisdom is felt and experienced, not just intellectually understood.
This journey isn’t just about becoming a yoga teacher—it’s about becoming more connected, more informed, and more attuned to the heart and soul of yoga.
New -
Free Online Course
Students who enrol will receive complimentary lifetime access to our Online Yoga Teacher Training program, valued at well over £1,000 if taken as a standalone course. This gives you the flexibility to revisit complex topics like anatomy or breathing whenever needed. All material covered in person will also be available online, ensuring you have all the tools to grow and become the best yoga teacher you can be.
Learn about the Origins of Yoga, the respiratory system, how stress impacts the body, yoga anatomy (image on the left), and much more—all at your own pace, whether during the course or afterwards.
