200-Hour Teacher Training

Start your teaching journey with our 200 Hour Teacher Training!

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.

Course 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.

Certification

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

Dates for 2026

Our part-time course runs over weekends from February 07 – June 28

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11:00-17:00
11:30-17:30

07-08, 21-22
07-08, 21-22, 28-29
11-12, 25-26
09-10, 23-24
06-07, 20-21, 27-28

Pricing

Full Price

R25,000

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.

Testimonials

"The Shala’s 200hr teacher training is a grounding and expansive experience. It offers a thoughtful balance of philosophy, asana, and anatomy, creating space to deepen not only your understanding of yoga, but your relationship to yourself. The guidance is supportive and intentional, making the experience feel both structured and deeply human. I left with a deeper sense of trust in myself and a clearer understanding of my path."