BWY Training

The British Wheel of Yoga provides a number of training courses:

BWY Foundation Course
The BWY Foundation Course provides practical yoga techniques and personal development taught in the context of the philosophy that underpins yoga. It aims to widen experience and encourage study for serious students who do not necessarily wish to teach yoga, but also provides a basic grounding for those who want to progress on to train as yoga teachers.

The course is 60 hours long and may be run in different formats by different tutors. Usually the duration of the course is about 9 months to a year.

BWY Foundation Level Two Course is intended for those who have attended a Foundation Level One Course and who do not want to go on to a Diploma Course to teach. These courses are purely for further personal development.

Download the Foundation Course Syllabus as a PDF document (opens new window)

Courses in the region:
Foundation Course, Level 1
Gloucestershire:
Woodchester Village Hall, Church Road, North Woodchester, Stroud GL5 5PQ
10 Saturdays from February to November 2011 | Time: 10am to 5pm | Cost: £486.00

This is a deep and inspiring course set out as a journey through the Chakras. Applicants must have a love of Yoga and at least 2 years experience of Yoga and up to date membership of the British Wheel of Yoga.
For more information, contact 07891 219 688.

Somerset:
This course in Minehead, Somerset, with Andrea Newman, starts on 12th June 2010. It will be spread over 7 Saturday workshops plus one weekend workshop (Sat/Sun), approximately one month apart, from June 2010 - February 2011.

Andrea welcomes yoga students who wish to delve into yoga in more depth than is possible in a weekly yoga class. You will have the chance to develop your own personal practice and also explore aspects of yoga philosophy and the theory behind the yoga practices. Students from all traditions are welcome to apply for this course. The Foundation Course is also a first stepping stone towards teaching yoga for those who wish to follow that path, and Andrea plans to offer a Diploma course beginning in 2011.
For more information, telephone Andrea 01643 708410.

BWY Teacher's Diploma
This is the British Wheel of Yoga teacher training qualification, recognised by the Government body Sport England. For more details see the main BWY website. Usually the course lasts around 3 years, including one study day per month, though this may vary. As with the Foundation course it may be run in different formats by different tutors. Please contact individual tutors for information about their courses.

These courses are usually over-subscribed and new courses fill up quickly when advertised. Keep an eye on the regional newsletter and this website for details of new courses being advertised.

Download the Teacher's Diploma Syllabus as a PDF document (opens new window)

Courses in the region:
Cornwall:
2½ year course in Wadebridge: one Sunday per month plus three residential weekends in a stunning Cornish location.
If you are considering Yoga Teacher Training, contact
01872 863993

Devon:
Derekthedog yoga studios, 3rd floor, 83/84 Queen Street, EXETER EX4 3RP 3 year course, starting September 2010: one Sunday per month plus one residential weekend per year.
For more information, contact 01395 224605

Dorset:
Starting January 2011 with Wendy Haring. Meeting 3-4 weekly on Saturdays or Sundays over two and a half years.
Contact for further information.

Somerset:
A Diploma course with Andrea Newman is planned for January 2011.
For more information, 01643 708410.

Wiltshire: BWY Teacher's Diploma
Debby Wilkinson has a TTC course in Devizes.
For more information: .

Contact the for details of courses in the region: there may be others not yet listed here.