British Wheel of Yoga, Northern Region (BWY)

Overview:

Profession(s): Yoga
Member Type(s): Yoga Teachers, Yoga Therapists
Scope: Regional - UK Northern Region
Formed: 1966
Members: 8,000
Registration No.: 264993
Address: 11 Springwell, Ingleton, Darlington, DL2 3JJ, UK
Website: www.bwynorth.org.uk

Description:

Governing Body for yoga in the UK as recognised by Sport England.

Mission/Aims:

To promote the practice and enjoyment of yoga for all those who are interested whether they are students or teachers.

Principal Activities:

Yoga classes
Day or weekend seminars and retreats
Short course for all
Diploma courses for those wishing to teach (usually over two and a half years)

Member Benefits:

Access to In Service Training
Courses for Professional Development
Courses for personal development
Quarterly national magazine - Spectrum
Quarterly local magazine
Personal Accident Insurance
Discounts at BWY events
Discounts on yoga materials
Membership of the UK'S largest yoga community

Training/Licensing/Certification:

Teacher Training Diploma
License for Diploma Course Tutors

Affiliations:

Associations to which we are a member:
British Wheel of Yoga (BWY)

Partner Associations:
Scottish Yoga Teachers' Association (SYTA)

Verification Criteria:

BWY Diploma or evidence of completion of training.