The Shala

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The Shala was founded by Gingi Lee in 1997, as one of London's first dedicated yoga centres. In 2014, the Shala expanded and took over a newly refurbished space in a Victorian warehouse in West Norwood, on the fringes of West Dulwich. And in 2016, it developed a well respected teacher training programme. The beautiful purpose-built new centre incorporates three light-filled studios, a therapy room

, reception, changing facilities and a small coffee bar for post-practice coffee. There daily classes encompassing a range styles including ashtanga, vinyasa flow, Mysore self practice, yin and restorative and Jivamukti yoga. The centre is just minutes from West Norwood overground station and is easily accessible from South London's surrounding neighbourhoods including Clapham, Balham, Brixton, Tulse Hill, Herne Hill, Dulwich, Crystal Palace, Forest Hill and Croydon. There are direct train links from Victoria and London Bridge, various buses and cycle racks and free parking nearby. The space is a sanctuary, peaceful, but vibrant and always warm and welcoming. A dedicated yoga space in which to enhance and develop physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. A place to roll out your mat, be part of a community, share, heal and grow. Our teachers all share a deep love and respect for yoga and have a passion for sharing their knowledge and for training a new generation of teachers. Shala classes place an emphasis on encouraging students to develop an individual practice. Our ethos will always be centred around forming a close personal touch on all that we do. Being independent, sharing the love of the practices, and having a positive connection with like-minded people. The centre is also a hub for new life with classes for pregnant women, mother & baby, kids yoga, and teens yoga and a range of workshops from Aerial Yoga to Sound Baths and Breath Work.

09/08/2025

This is what courage looks like – finding your voice, one note at a time. Everyone arrives on our 200-hour training with a completely different story. Some are confident, others are fearful, but at some point, something powerful happens... an authentic voice begins evolve.

This is Loren, a trainee who found the courage to share her beautiful voice and guitar playing with the group. Held by Gingi Lee and Charli Van Ness and surrounded by the support of an incredible cohort, she found that moment of self belief.

You don’t have to be loud to be heard. You just have to be true. As Charli always says “Be you, Be true"

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In July, more than 30 people aged exactly 70 years old practiced yoga at The Shala, and that doesn’t even include all of...
08/08/2025

In July, more than 30 people aged exactly 70 years old practiced yoga at The Shala, and that doesn’t even include all of those over 70!
Yoga supports flexibility, balance, joint health, and mental clarity at every stage of life.
We’re proud to be a welcoming space for every age, because movement, mindfulness, and community are truly ageless.

07/08/2025

Yoga's what brings us together but it’s the people that make it feel like a place you want to come back to. The before and after class moments, the bits in between, the invisible threads.
Whether you’re here to move, breathe, or just take a pause… you’re not doing it alone.

Been thinking about coming along to our aerial workshop? Last chance to book for this weekend- spaces are limited.The ph...
06/08/2025

Been thinking about coming along to our aerial workshop? Last chance to book for this weekend- spaces are limited.

The physical support that the hammock gives to the body makes every movement, more pleasurable and more potent.

9 August | 4–6PM | £35



Sometimes the quietest moments are the most powerful.Our pregnancy classes are soft, nurturing spaces,to stretch, rest, ...
04/08/2025

Sometimes the quietest moments are the most powerful.

Our pregnancy classes are soft, nurturing spaces,
to stretch, rest, and connect with your body and your baby in a way that feels just right for you.
Choose to move in the morning or the evening, at the weekend or mid-week:

🧘 Pregnancy Yoga at The Shala - Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings

https://www.theshalalondon.com/yoga-classes-london/pregnancy-in-studio/

The real reason why Jennie’s students kept coming back for more?There was a point in Jennie Wadsten Sharma’s teaching jo...
04/08/2025

The real reason why Jennie’s students kept coming back for more?

There was a point in Jennie Wadsten Sharma’s teaching journey where she felt like she was giving everything-fresh flows, new playlists, tons of prep.
But still… she’d check the sign-up list and feel that quiet drop in her stomach.
You know the one. When no one books and your confidence starts to wobble.

Then something shifted.

She started using a simple, flexible theme each week.
Nothing elaborate- just a clear thread to tie the class together.
And suddenly…
-The room felt more focused
-Feedback changed
-Students said they felt held

And most importantly-they came back. Again. And again.

Turns out it wasn’t about offering more.It was about offering something that meant more.
If you’re a teacher feeling stuck, uninspired, or unsure if your classes are really landing-this might just be the spark you need. Jennie will be sharing her insights and practical tools in an upcoming livestream:

Theming Yoga Classes & Workshops
17 August 2025 | Livestream ( FEW SPOTS LEFT!)

Discover how something as simple as a well-chosen theme can reignite your teaching—and bring your students back for more.

03/08/2025

Shavasana...it’s the part where everything lands.
Where the breath gets quiet.
Where the body remembers how to rest.
It’s not the end, it’s the part that helps everything else take root.
Take the time. Stay for it. Let it do its work.

Introducing Thurka Sivapalan...One of our Shala School TT graduates, yoga teacher Thurka's teaching has a strong emphasi...
01/08/2025

Introducing Thurka Sivapalan...
One of our Shala School TT graduates, yoga teacher Thurka's teaching has a strong emphasis on breath awareness and themes that centre on philosophy, spirituality and anatomy.

This week she’ll be teaching our Sunday Soulful Flow class- a thoughtfully designed vinyasa-inspired yoga class that invites you to move with purpose, breathe with awareness, and reconnect with the deeper layers of yourself.

This class is a community class where you can pick your price on a sliding scale.

Sunday 3, 10 August | 5.00- 6.00 PM

Book- https://www.theshalalondon.com/yoga-classes-london/soulfulflow/
and check out our website for our upcoming 200h teacher training

30/07/2025

There’s something rare that happens on a teacher training. Almost instantaneously a group of very different people come together to create a connected, supportive and safe circle.

Our 200-hour training is rigorous. It can go deep. It more often than not opens into vulnerability. And in that shared process, something powerful emerges: genuine connection. The people who walk in as strangers at the start of the course leave with an immense sense of purpose and belonging. Led by Gingi Lee and Charli Van Ness, held by the yoga practice, and shaped by one another - connection is at the essence of what we do.

Introducing our new yoga and pilates pass optionWe’re now offering a combined pricing plan for those practicing both yog...
29/07/2025

Introducing our new yoga and pilates pass option
We’re now offering a combined pricing plan for those practicing both yoga with the Shala and Pilates with Lark.
Together, they offer a well-rounded approach to strength, mobility, and overall well-being.
If you already attend both or have been curious to try the other, this new option makes it easier to include both in your routine.
4 x mat or reformer Pilates classes | 4 x yoga classes | OnDemand Yoga Library | £125
Click here for more info- https://www.theshalalondon.com/loginviewpricing/

In studio trainings at The ShalaJoin us in the studio this autumn for soulful trainings to nourish, inspire and deepen y...
28/07/2025

In studio trainings at The Shala

Join us in the studio this autumn for soulful trainings to nourish, inspire and deepen your yoga journey

Mindscape | Meditation, Nidra + Nada Yoga
with Charli Van Ness
20 September

Beyond Asana – The Inner Path of Teaching Yoga | Core Module 1 with Gingi Lee & Melanie Cooper
starts 27 September

Post Natal | Mum & Baby Yogs with Alexa Dean
11-12 October

Yoga Nidra with Melanie Cooper & Jennie Wadsten Sharma
7-9 November

Our In Studio courses are usually fully booked and we have limited spaces left so early booking is recommended.

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1 Chestnut Road West Norwood
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Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 9:30pm
Thursday 9am - 9:30pm
Friday 9am - 9:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 6pm
Sunday 9:30am - 9:30pm

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The Shala was founded by Gingi Lee in 1997, as one of London's first dedicated yoga centres. In 2014, the Shala expanded and took over a newly refurbished space in a Victorian warehouse in West Norwood, on the fringes of West Dulwich. The beautiful purpose-built new centre incorporates three light-filled studios, a therapy room, reception, changing facilities and a small coffee bar for post-practice coffee. There are 40+ classes a week on offer with a encompassing a range styles including ashtanga, vinyasa flow, Mysore self practice, yin and restorative and Dharma yoga. The centre is just minutes from West Norwood overground station and is easily accessible from South London's surrounding neighbourhoods including Clapham, Balham, Brixton, Tulse Hill, Herne Hill, Dulwich, Crystal Palace, Forest Hill and Croydon. There are direct train links from Victoria and London Bridge, various buses and cycle racks and free parking nearby. The new space is a sanctuary, peaceful, but vibrant and always warm and welcoming. A dedicated yoga and Pilates space in which to enhance and develop physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. A place to roll out your mat, be part of a community, share, heal and grow. Our teachers all share a deep love and respect for yoga and Pilates and have a passion for sharing their knowledge. Shala classes place an emphasis on encouraging students to develop an individual practice. Our ethos will always be centred around forming a close personal touch on all that we do. Being independent, sharing the love of the practices, and having a positive connection with like-minded people. The centre is also a hub for new life with classes for pregnant women, mother & baby, kids yoga, and teens yoga and a range of workshops from Mindfulness to Breath Work.