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Teacher Training Diploma

This 500 hour national occupational standard can take between two and four years to complete.

Students explore a practical and theoretical syllabus that covers: anatomy and physiology (including common medical conditions), pranayama, history and philosophy of yoga and class management.

To be accepted onto a BWY Teaching Diploma course students will have practiced yoga for over two years and will often have completed the BWY Foundation Course as well. Teacher training courses are run throughout the country by the BWY and its accredited organisations.

If you are already a teacher, trained through another tradition/organisation but would like BWY accreditation, click on the Integration Course for Yoga Teachers.

Current courses listed:

  • Dorset

    January 2011: Poole

    BWY DIPLOMA COURSE
    Starting January 2011 with Wendy Haring. Meeting 3-4 weekly on Saturdays or Sundays over 2.5 years. For further details please contact Wendy Haring Wendyoga@aol.com

    Contact: Wendy Haring.
    Email: Contact
  • East Sussex

    March 2011: Seaford (between Brighton and Eastbourne)

    BWY Teacher Training Diploma Course starting in Seaford (between Brighton and Eastbourne) on Sunday 24 April 2011. Following Induction Days on Saturday 5 February and 5 March.
     
    Send medium size first class stamped address envelope for information pack to: Janet Bond, 80 Court Farm Road, NEWHAVEN, East Sussex, BN9 9DY. (01273 512 306) email:energisebodywise@btinternet.com

    Contact: Janet Bond, Tel: 01273 512 306, http://www.energisebodywiseyoga.co.uk.
    Email: Contact
  • August 2011: Seaford

    BWY TEACHER TRAINING DIPLOMA COURSE. Two Induction Days, Saturday 6 August and 3 September 2011, in SEAFORD, East Sussex. Students with Foundation Course Certificate or equivalent are invited to apply! For an information pack please send a medium size first class stamped addressed envelope marked (D/C) to: Janet Bond, 80 Court Farm Road, NEWHAVEN, East Sussex, BN9 9DY

    Contact: Janet Bond, Tel: 01273 512 306.
    Email: Contact
  • Hampshire North

    April 2011: Henley-on-Thames

    BWY Teacher’s Diploma Course April 2011– November 2013 with Michael Hutchinson and Fiona Wells. Monthly meetings on Saturdays, with one residential weekend a year at a retreat centre near Henley-on-Thames. Applicants should have completed a BWY Foundation Course 1 or equivalent, be attending Yoga classes regularly and intent on starting their own class, have time available for study at home and be open to learning and self-development.

    Following interview, selected applicants will receive pre-course materials and will be required to attend an induction day in March.

    For further details and application form contact Fiona on 01256-761353, send large SAE to ‘Hafod’ Burney Bit, Pamber Heath, Tadley RG26 3TN or visit www.twobirdsyoga.com
    Contact: Michael Hutchinson, Tel: 01256 761353, http://www.twobirdsyoga.com.
    Email: Contact
  • April 2011: Henley-on-Thames

    BWY Teacher’s Diploma Course starting 17th April 2011and finishing in March 2014 with Michael Hutchinson and Fiona Wells. Monthly meetings on Sundays, with one residential weekend a year at a retreat centre near Henley-on-Thames. The Venue will be Winchfield Village Hall, Station Road, Winchfield, Hampshire, RG27 8BX.
    Applicants should have completed a BWY Foundation Course 1 or equivalent, be attending Yoga classes regularly and intent on starting their own class, have time available for study at home and be open to learning and self-development.
    Following interview, selected applicants will receive pre-course materials and will be required to attend an induction day in March.
    For further details and application form contact Fiona on 01256-761353, send large SAE to ‘Hafod’ Burney Bit, Pamber Heath, Tadley RG26 3TN or visit www.twobirdsyoga.com
    Contact: Fiona Wells, Tel: 01256-761353, http://www.twobirdsyoga.com.
    Email: Contact
  • Lincolnshire

    January 2011: Lincolnshire

    Jan 2011 - Dec 2013 jointly run by Dawn Wesselby & Carole Bates with focus on yoga anatomy, meditation and philosophy. One weekend residential in years one and two. Applicants will have at least 2 years class attendance and preferably completed foundation course. Introductory days 23/10 or 6/11/2010. e-mail: wandd@tiscali.co.uk for information.
    Contact: Dawn Wesselby, Tel: 07748 071582.
    Email: Contact
  • Merseyside

    December 2010: Liverpool

    DECEMBER 2010: LIVERPOOL HOPE UNIVERSITY
    ROSEMARY BENNETT will be starting a Diploma Course in December 2010 with monthly meetings on Sundays and four residential weekends over 2 years. Introductory Day in October. 

    Contact: Rosemary Bennett, Tel: 0151 494 1082, http://www.premayoga.co.uk.
    Email: Contact
  • Norfolk

    October 2010: Norwich

    BWY Teacher Training Diploma Course: Starting October 2010, in Norwich, Norfolk with Eliane Flower. A 3 year course, meeting one Saturday per month, one residential weekend per year. Pre-course introductory days to be held in May and June 2010. For details contact: Eliane Flower T: 01603 763441, email: e.flower@tiscali.co.uk
    Contact: Eliane Flower, Tel: 01603763441.
    Email: Contact
  • North London & City

    October 2010: London

    BWY DIPLOMA COURSE TEACHER TRAINING Oct 2010 - March 2013 with Jane Farrimond and Liz Till in Queens Park, London, NW6. 40 sessions over 30 months, Saturdays, every 2-4 weeks, plus 2 residentials. Attentive professional and personal development. Pre-course introductory day held July 3rd. Further details please contact Jane or Liz yogainstruct@yahoo.com or 07983 508 252.
    Contact: Jane Farrimond, Tel: 07983 508 252.
    Email: Contact
  • January 2011: Harrow

    BWY TEACHER TRAINING DIPLOMA COURSE. January 2011 -December 2012 with Monica Burton and Chris Harrison in Harrow, West London. Excellent transport links and close to M40, M25, M4 M1 Motorways and near to South Harrow Underground Station. The course meetings will be held on saturdays every 3 -4 weeks plus 3 residential weekends. Both Tutors are experienced DCTS. For further details please contact Chris Harrison.
    Contact: Chris Harrison, Tel: 0208 581 9743.
    Email: Contact
  • Northants

    October 2010: Northampton

    BWY Diploma Course with Paul Fox in Northampton. One Saturday a month plus 3 residential weekends. Starts January 2011 - ends March 2013. Introductory day: Saturday October 30th 2010. This course will have a strong focus on asana, anatomy and physiology and safe practice. More details at www.corestregthyoga.co.uk or email paulfoxashtanga@hotmail.com or call 077824 13146
    Contact: Paul Fox, Tel: 07782413146, http://www.corestregthyoga.co.uk .
    Email: Contact
  • January 2011: Northampton

    BWY Diploma Course starting in Northampton in January 2011 with Paul Fox DCT. Free introductory day at the Balance Yoga Studio, Northampton, on Saturday 30th October.
    Contact: Paul Fox, Tel: 07782413146, http://www.corestrengthyoga.co.uk.
    Email: Contact
  • Oxfordshire

    September 2011: Oxford

    OXFORD - BWY Teacher Diploma Course with MAARTEN VERMAASE. Advance notification for early bird application! Starting September 2011. App five Sundays per term for 2.5 years, in beautiful Buddhist Centre venue. Maarten specialises in breath based Asana, and the progressive stages of Pranayama and meditation. Early applicants can prepare for the course with Pre-Diploma worksheets and tuition. For full details please contact tel 01865 351650, email mahasiddha.yoga@virgin.net
    Contact: Marteen Vermaase, Tel: 01865 351650.
    Email: Contact
  • Suffolk

    February 2011: Bury St Edmonds

    BWY Teachers' Training Course starting in February 2011, near Bury St Edmunds, Close access to the A14.  Meeting one Saturday each month (with occasional Sundays), over 3 years.  For further information and application forms, please contact Charlotte Prud'homme: 01366 - 727352, email: lotus_crystal@yahoo.co.uk
    Contact: Charlotte Prudhomme, Tel: 01366 727352.
    Email: Contact
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