The British Wheel of Yoga is the governing body for Yoga in Great Britain, endorsed by the Sports Council (Sport England) and internationally recognised for its safe and thorough teaching of yoga. The BWY Diploma is a professional qualification which reflects ancient values at work in the modern world, where professionalism goes hand in hand with esoteric integrity.
The first course is well into Unit Two now. If I run another course it will not be until 2009, but I will be starting a Foundation course in 2008, which is a pre-requisite for the Diploma.
The level of commitment required to obtain the Diploma is high and it should not be undertaken lightly. It does equip one to teach with confidence and integrity. Whether you are seeking to teach Yoga on a part-time or full-time basis, the investment is the same. Note that the major investment is in terms of time and application. It may change your life.
The British Wheel of Yoga does not have a set style, and the approach to asana (or not) will depend on the individual tutors. Appropriate modification, safety in asanas and adaptation of postures for common (and often uncommon) medical conditions are the key features of BWY asana training. The course is comprehensive, covering everything from how the muscles and joints work within the postures, through Pranayama, Mantra, Meditation and class management, to the main philosophical texts and how they are relevant, both to the history of Yoga and Yoga as it is practised in the West today.
Have a look at the summary of the course below, as well as the complete syllabus. You could also contact central office (Tel. 01529 306 851) with any queries and to find out about becoming a member.
Go to the British Wheel of Yoga website (www.bwy.org.uk) for further information on the organisation and on other tutors running a course in your area.
Yours in Yoga
Wendy Teasdill
