Meet the Faculty: 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training with Erin Prichard

September 2026 Intensive | London & Morocco

The Yogarise 200-Hour Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training is led by Erin Prichard and supported by a hand-picked selection of world-class specialists. This outstanding team of Senior Yoga Teachers (SYT) creates a diverse, expert-led experience – widely regarded as the most comprehensive teacher training in London.

Why not join our In-Person Yoga Teacher Training Taster with Erin Prichard in Peckham on 23rd May and see if it’s the right training for you? Register here!

Horizontal image of the 200Hour Yoga Teacher Training Faculty featuring (from left to right) Becky Farbstein, Richard Knight, Lolo Lam, Deepti Sastry, Rishin Paonaskar, Erin Prichard, Shamita Ray, Tara Lee & Clare Daniell.

Our Specialist Teaching Team

Erin Prichard Senior Yoga Teacher at Yogarise

Erin Prichard : Lead Teacher + Course Director

Senior Yoga Teacher (SYT) Erin Prichard has been teaching since 2004, leading 200-hour and Advanced Yoga Teacher Trainings globally. With over two decades of practice, her inclusive style combines Hatha, Vinyasa Krama, and Iyengar with a focus on Trauma-Informed Yoga. Erin’s mentorship-led approach ensures trainees develop a safe, authentic, and highly skilled teaching voice in a wide range of settings.

Rishin Paonaskar : Restorative Yoga, Cultural Appropriation + Asana Lab

Rishin is a Senior Yoga Teacher (SYT) specialising in Restorative Practice and Yoga Nidra. Working alongside the lead faculty for Asana Lab sessions, Rishin helps trainees deep-dive into the fundamentals of restorative yoga and the power of stillness. He also leads vital conversations on cultural appropriation and the history of yoga, providing the essential context needed to teach with integrity and respect in a modern setting.

Lolo Lam : Functional Anatomy + Ayurveda

Senior Yoga Teacher (SYT) Lolo Lam introduces you to the fascinating worlds of both Ayurvedic medicine and functional anatomy. With a professional background in nursing – specialising in neurosurgery and intensive care – Lolo’s knowledge of the medical and wellbeing world perfectly straddles Eastern and Western approaches. You can expect her to share her experience in both fields, helping you marry these two systems of thought so you can safely integrate them into your practice and teaching.

Shamita Ray : Sanskrit

Shamita Ray shares her intricate wisdom on the ancient language of Sanskrit. A 500hr teacher with a Masters in the Traditions of Yoga and Meditation from SOAS University, Shamita’s deep knowledge of sound and tradition makes her the perfect guide for this “alpha-sonic” tongue. Trainees will explore the fundamentals of Sanskrit, learning the techniques and values of incorporating this sacred language into their classes.

Deepti Sastry : Chanting + Mantra

Deepti Sastry is a 2000hr trained yoga and meditation teacher, specialising in Vedic chanting and mindfulness. She will be teaching you the traditions and values of chanting and mantra, exploring their deeply profound healing effects and how to integrate these practices into your own space. Deepti has a sincere and abiding faith in yoga and chanting traditions and cannot wait to share this ancient wisdom with you.

Tara Lee + Clare Daniell : Pregnancy + Postnatal Yoga

Tara Lee and Clare Daniell have spent over a decade leading world-class workshops and specialist trainings for pregnant and postnatal students. As a globally recognised author and pre-natal expert, Tara Lee joins Clare Daniell to share their vast clinical and practical experience. You will learn how to safely accommodate, modify, and integrate bodies through every stage of pregnancy, providing a vital foundation for those looking to specialise in pregnancy yoga after graduation.

Richard Knight: The Business of Yoga

After a career in hospitality and business development, Richard retrained as a Civil Celebrant before moving into full-time self-employment. He now hosts workshops and international retreats alone and with his business partner. Richard leads this module with a realistic approach, covering everything from setting yourself up as a yoga teacher and working with studios to avoiding burnout – with plenty of time for Q&As.

Becky Farbstein : Asana Lab

Becky Farbstein is a Senior Yoga Teacher (SYT) and the lead teacher of our 12-Month 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in London. Her anatomy-focused approach is perfect for the Asana Lab sessions, where you will deep-dive into familiar postures, develop your voice for cueing, and learn how to safely modify and adjust your students.