Teacher Training

TEACHER TRAINING

Chi Kri Teacher Training is the cornerstone of our legacy. Inspiring new teachers with a love, knowledge and deeper understanding of yoga fills us with joy. Knowing that yet another soul is going to be able to light the lamp of peace, devotion and discipline in someone else, is our way of ensuring we're changing the world one student at a time. Yoga teacher training is the baton of India's greatest gift to the world. And yet, at Chi Kri, this is not just about teaching. In fact, teaching is just the apple that falls from the tree of personal development. Chi Kri's training is personal, transformative and spiritually uplifting. Sharing, teaching and spreading yoga comes as a natural by-product of having truly felt it. Our teacher training is a combination of a yoga university, a human journey and a home from home. We hope that you find your way to complete peace, happiness and enlightenment, and that we can aid you on that mission.

SPRING
2026

THE CHI KRI GOLD STANDARD
YOGA TEACHER TRAINING COURSE 2026/28

The all-new Chi Kri Gold Standard Teacher Training Course is live and taking bookings now. We are over to moon to be bringing a new version of the course to you, so take some time read the next page, watch the video and hear more from people who have actually completed the course.

Chi Kri is one of the oldest forms of yoga in the UK, having had continuously running classes in London since 1976. The pedigree of Chi Kri Yoga’s teacher training courses is second to none, with Neil, Tara and the family spanning back to a direct blood lineage of yogis in India.

This authenticity, coupled with a modern, cutting edge style of communication, keeps the ancient teachings of yoga vibrant, relevant, inspiring and life-changing for all who embark on this mystical voyage of yogic personal development.

Drop us an email, request a call or arrange a Zoom meeting with Neil and the yoga team; we’d be delighted to hear from you!

16th APR
2023

THE CHI KRI GOLD STANDARD
YOGA TEACHER TRAINING COURSE 2023/24

Chi Kri Yoga is one of the oldest yoga lineages in the UK, with over 100 years of yogis listed in the blood lineage to Neil Patel. And with yoga teachings being shared since 1976 in the UK via Neil Patel and his mother, Tara Patel; one of the pioneers of yoga in the 1970s. Students come to study at Chi Kri to gain a traditional Indian family’s spirit of yoga with the highly contemporary style of the current grandmaster of the teachings, Neil. Being a highly regarded yogi and a rapper concurrently, Neil has always been able to reach and teach students and trainees at most levels, ages and backgrounds.

Graduate Testimonials

“Your primary goals were to turn us into teachers, teach us the true meaning of yoga, and help us to evolve closer to our soul and God. Thank you, Chi Kri, you far exceeded our expectations. The depth of your knowledge and the quality of your teachings will forever echo in our hearts and souls, as we move through our journey armed with this precious toolkit.

I hope we do justice to you, and your wisdom, by cascading this toolkit to the rest of humanity through our own chosen paths as beautifully and lovingly; and with the same humility as you have done with us the past 15 months.

With Love & Gratitude to you and the other Chi Kri Yoga teachers involved.”

- Depti Patel, Chi Kri Yoga Graduate Teacher (2023)

“Neil gives above and beyond in all he does. I have been very fortunate to have been in the presence of Neil's company for many years … Not only did the Chi Kri Teacher Training program educate me about yoga it also gave me invaluable lessons for my self-development and self-realization.

Chi Kri has an abundance of knowledge. This enabled me to build a great basis and foundation upon which I could teach and continue learning. Seeds were being planted along the way having come into fruition in their own time.

The high standard of training was delivered in a comprehensive, manageable fashion with the time taken to break each subject down – I could not have asked for anything more.”

- Karupa Patel, Chi Kri Yoga Graduate Teacher (2008)

“I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to have been your student.

I am so thankful for all the wisdom you have instilled in me through your teaching. This has changed my life in so many ways and will continue to for years to come. I know I will be referring to your teachings every day as I grow and evolve in my yoga journey.

This last 15 months have flown by so fast, but in that time, I have learnt so much and made so many friends through the course who l am grateful to and will remain in my life.

Once again, I would like to say thank you and God bless you both [Neil and Vicky] for the excellent course. ”

- Linda Ali Brown, Chi Kri Yoga Graduate Teacher (2023)

“The teacher training was a completely unique experience in which I learnt about a yogic way of living. From the word go each of us on the course received 110% from Neil; he not only guided us through the yoga practice on the mat but mentored and shed delightful insights on whatever trials we were facing off the mat.

Neil as a teacher has a wealth of knowledge; we learnt in depth about pranayama, meditation techniques, hatha yoga postures and adjusting techniques. I still hear him correcting me whilst I'm teaching and find that his method of instruction was meticulous. He could advise about methods of instruction from a student's perspective - which as a teacher is crucial.

I found Neil to be a spiritual warrior who has yogic principles indelibly fused into his being. I was nourished by his knowledge and guidance will always be grateful for the invaluable experience I received during the course. The other trainees are now lifelong friends and we continue to encourage each other on our paths.”

- Meera Patel, Chi Kri Yoga Graduate Teacher (2008)

“My soul has reminded me three times this week to thank you for this incredible life- changing course. For putting me on a journey of self-realisation, for a journey for re-connecting my devotion to God, and for being able to change so many aspects of my life, for myself, and those around me, and even those further out.

God Bless you Neil, as you have blessed me, and all the trainees, with your time, teachings, knowledge, guidance with much care and consideration for such a group of different aged beings.”

- Aasha Patel, Chi Kri Yoga Graduate Teacher (2023)

“It’s very hard to articulate what I have gained from completing Chi Kri teacher training. Its value will go on to penetrate various areas of myself and life for years (and actually lifetimes!) to come.

His passion, commitment and conviction flows through his fluid style of teaching and through all the various modules of his training methods. Teachings are kept fresh, challenging and engaging throughout. Neil is always willing to cross that bridge that takes you to where he personally is in his yoga journey at any given moment. The value of this is immeasurable and is revealed as you experience being on the receiving end of his extended classes.

Chi Kri Teacher Training has been devised and structured meticulously and covers an incredible amount in a short period of time! I would say the intensity is a natural reflection of the depth of the course, and he will train you in how to learn as well as giving you what to learn!

Neil lives, breaths and continuously exercises the teachings he shares. I personally have come to learn that a good yoga teacher is one who is ready to self-realise; one who is not afraid to go deeper and treat yoga as a way of living and not just as a subject to study. Neil's nature certainly makes him a self-realised teacher. I would say Neil’s training course is not just for aspiring teachers but a huge investment for anyone who is after genuine physical, mental and spiritual growth; teaching you to live a better life and in turn help those around you do the same.”

– Neesha Radia, Chi Kri Yoga Graduate Teacher (2008)

“This course takes you on a spiritual journey, introducing you to the authentic meaning of yoga and the associated teachings of this amazing practice.

The breadth of knowledge shared goes far beyond just teaching physical poses, and there is so much to learn as you delve deep into yoga philosophy and topics such as metaphysics and chakras.

The content of each module is delivered in a way that honours ancient traditions, but with useful application for the modern world.

The course is not without its challenges and will test you in the best possible way, but you will be well-supported by teachers who are genuinely invested in your journey as well as other trainees and the wider Chi Kri community.

It has been an eye-opening and transformative experience, and I'd really recommend the course for anyone looking to deepen their practice and evolve personally.”