200 Hrs – The Shala

200 hrs

Start your teaching journey!

Become a Registered Yoga Teacher. This transformative programme is designed to take each student step by step through the journey to becoming a safe and effective yoga teacher.

“The quality of teaching at the Shala is exceptional. The level of knowledge is huge and very rare. They can easily compare themselves on an internationally high level. I could not have thought of a better place for training than the Shala. It’s a real gem!”

– Claudia (RYT200 graduate)

Dates for 2026

RYT200

February 07- June 28

Schedule

Sat: 11:00-17:00
Sun: 11:30-17:30

Feb: 07-08, 21-22
Mar: 07-08, 21-22, 28-29
Apr: 11-12, 25-26
May: 09-10, 23-24
June: 06-07, 20-21, 27-28

Course highlights & Overview

Teaching skills and techniques.
Safe and effective alignment of physical poses (asana).
Purposeful and well-balanced sequencing.
Body observation and prop usage.
Adaptability for all bodies and life stages.
Inclusivity and diversity.
Breath techniques (pranayama).
Self-inquiry and yogic philosophy.
Yoga history, lineage and contemporary context.
Comprehensive anatomy and physiology module.
Digestion and nutrition.
Restorative yoga.

Course overview

Module 1

Foundational poses and safe alignment.
Body observation and prop usage.
Self-inquiry and the chakra systems.

Module 2

Restorative yoga, pranayama and meditation.
Voice technique and teaching practical’s.
Teaching skills and technique.

Module 3

Chanting and meditation.
Further teaching skills and technique.
Digestion and nutrition.
Preparation for teaching assignment and feedback.

Module 4

Kriya practice.
Pre-Natal Yoga.
Seva module.
Graduation.

Certification

The Shala – Cape Town Yoga School is a RYS200
Graduates are able to register as RYT200

Cost

R25,000 (VAT included)

Early-bird:

20% discount
R20,000 (VAT included)
Paid two months prior course starting date.

Please note, we also offer a range of bursary options, ranging from 25-90% off the course fees.

Contact info@theshala.co.za for further information.

Terms & Conditions

Please note there is a non-refundable R1200 admin fee for any/all RYT payments.

Upon payment and confirmation of your place:

If cancellation is more than 4 weeks from start date = 75% refund.
If cancellation is between 2-4 weeks from start date = 50% refund available.
If cancellation is less than 2 weeks from start date = 25% refund available.

If you are paying from outside of South Africa:

Any monies paid to The Shala must reflect the full ZAR amount once cleared.
The Shala is not responsible for any exchange rate fluctuations, bank charges or service fees.
Any refunded monies will be made in original ZAR amount and may vary from amount paid in another currency after exchange rate fluctuations, bank charges or service fees.

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