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ONLINE TRAINING COURSES
NOT JUST FOR YOGA TEACHERS - FOR ANYONE WITH A DESIRE TO LEARN
CONTINUED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES
with The OM YOGA Magazine Yoga Teacher of the Year 2024 🏆
-ZAHIR AKRAM
Keep Evolving:
Deepen Your Practice with CPD for Yoga Teachers
As yoga teachers, our journey never truly ends. Every class we teach allows us to deepen our knowledge, refine our skills, and expand our understanding. Whether it's delving into the complexities of the human body or reconnecting with the spiritual origins of our practice, there's always more to learn and experience.
Our CPD online courses are designed with this spirit of continuous growth in mind. Led by award-winning yoga teacher Zahir Akram, you'll explore the anatomy and physiology that form the foundation of every movement, and every breath.
Zahir’s unique ability to break down complex science into accessible and actionable insights makes this learning both engaging and practical. With hours of content, he’ll guide you through the major muscles and bones, and introduce the physiology that drives anatomy, ensuring you know what you’re teaching and why it matters.
But yoga is more than just the body. In our philosophy modules, we take a journey into the timeless stories of Shiva and Parvati. Drawing from the wisdom of ancient texts and weaving it into the context of modern life, these teachings will help you reconnect with the roots of yoga, bringing depth and meaning into your practice and your teaching.
These courses aren’t just about fulfilling a requirement—they’re about nourishing your passion for yoga, keeping your teaching fresh, and inspiring your students with knowledge that goes beyond the surface. Stay curious. Stay evolving.
Explore our CPD offerings and continue the journey of self-discovery, for yourself and your students.
COURSE AVAILABLE
LOTS MORE COURSE COMING DECEMBER 2024
🧠 Yoga & Neuroscience
🤸🏾 Advanced 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
🦴 Anatomy for Yoga Teachers - A COMPLETE GUIDE
🧘🏿 ADVANCED 84 ASANAS COURSE
🌬️ The Art & Science of Breathing in Yoga
☀️ Vijiianabhairava or Divine Consciousness A Treasury of 112 Types of Yoga
Eglish Translation Course
🇮🇳 A History of Yoga / Yoga Philosophy Course
🧘🏼♂️ Krishna's Legacy / Bhagavad Gita Course
.. and so much more to come.
PLEASE NOTE: To enroll in one of our courses, you will need to create an account. Due to the high number of bots we receive daily, your account and email will need to be verified before you can access the course. We thank you in advance for your patience! 😊
ZAHIR AKRAM
"These courses are truly a lifetime’s work, and I'm so grateful to have a platform to share everything I've learned over the years with you. My goal is for you to walk away feeling more confident in your understanding—not only so you can teach with assurance but also to empower you to be yourself and to question conventional yoga wisdom. Too often, this wisdom, even with the best intentions, causes more harm than good. I hope you can use what I teach to continue sharing the magic, helping others evolve and heal, just as yoga has done for me—and for you."
ZAHIR AKRAM
About Your Tutor – Zahir Akram
Dedicated husband, dad, and lifelong seeker.
For a fuller biography, click here.
Hi, I’m Zahir Akram, your course tutor and the owner of Akram Studio. My journey started in 2004 as a personal trainer, with early experiences as far as New York. Over the years, I’ve continuously evolved my approach, always seeking new and effective ways to guide others towards their goals.
I’ve been deeply honored to receive recognition along the way, including being voted the best yoga teacher in Surrey in 2019 (though I’ll admit, I’m not even the best teacher in my own household!). These moments have been humbling reminders of my passion to help students not only move better but feel empowered in their own bodies, breaking down complex science into accessible lessons.
For those considering this course, know that my commitment to learning runs deep. I’ve dedicated years to understanding the intricacies of lower back pain, and that journey continues today. But this quest goes beyond just the body. For over a decade, I’ve immersed myself in the wisdom of the Vigyan Bhairav Tantra—a text that has profoundly influenced my approach. Its teachings remind me that each individual is unique, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Each person must discover their own magic on their own path.
Having personally struggled with chronic back pain since a car accident at 17, I understand the frustration and confusion that can come with it. Early advice I received only added to that frustration, and this course is my way of cutting through that noise—helping you to guide your students with clarity, while giving them the tools to listen to their own bodies. Sometimes, the most powerful teaching is helping someone discover the wisdom already within them.
I’ve studied at the National Academy of Sports Medicine and N.E.S.T.A. in biomechanics, alongside beginning a degree in Osteopathy at the London School of Osteopathy. Though life’s demands shifted me away from completing that degree, the knowledge gained continues to fuel my work.
I’m here to share not just the science, but the deeper philosophy that underpins yoga. Together, we’ll explore both the anatomy of the body and the timeless wisdom that can guide your students towards their own unique path.
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.
ZAHIR AKRAM
"Teaching yoga is a path of continual learning. The deeper we go, the more we uncover within ourselves and in our students."
A Unique Approach to Yin Yoga Training
At Akram Yoga, we offer a distinctive approach to Yin Yoga teacher training that you won’t find anywhere else. Science shows that we cannot simply perform Yin poses and hope for the best outcomes.
Living in a modern world, with our unique postures and common injuries, requires creating an environment within our bodies that supports stretching. Without this conducive atmosphere, our bodies may resist the very practices intended to heal.
Course leader Zahir Akram believes that understanding the basics of human physiology and the respiratory system is essential to understanding the magic of Yin Yoga. By learning these fundamentals, you’ll uncover the core of Yin Yoga and recognize why it is such an incredible healing practice.
Read Zahir's Blog here.
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
Terms and Conditions for Online Courses
Please read these terms and conditions carefully before enrolling in any of our courses. By purchasing and enrolling, you agree to the terms outlined below.
1. No Refund Policy
We deeply value the effort and knowledge that has gone into creating these courses, representing years of study, practice, and personal development. Once a course is purchased, it grants you access to a wealth of downloadable materials, including manuals that reflect a lifetime’s work. Due to the nature of this content, we have a strict no refund policy once a course is purchased. We encourage you to review course descriptions carefully before making your purchase.
Please note: No exceptions will be made to this policy.
2. Course Access
Upon purchasing a course, you will have lifetime access to all course materials, updates, and any additional content that may be added in the future. Access is for personal use only and cannot be shared or distributed.
3. Course Content
The materials provided in these courses are proprietary and protected by copyright law. You may download the content for personal use, but redistribution, reproduction, or any commercial use of the materials is prohibited.
4. Accreditation
Our courses are fully accredited and meet the standards for continued professional development (CPD) hours, as recognized by relevant yoga organizations.
5. Respect for Intellectual
Property We kindly ask that you respect the integrity of the course materials. The content has been carefully crafted over many years and reflects personal and professional experiences. By enrolling, you agree not to share or redistribute any materials outside of your own personal learning.
6. Responsibility
While we offer guidance and training, your practice and teaching are your responsibility. We encourage you to apply the knowledge in a way that aligns with your personal growth and professional goals.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or need support with your course, please reach out. We are here to help and ensure you have the best experience with your learning journey.
All queries should be emailed to your course leader - Zahir Akram zahir@akramyoga.co.uk