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BWY Diploma Course
The Diploma Course is the standard British Wheel of Yoga teacher training course. It is probably the most widely accepted Yoga teaching qualification in the UK and is a requirement for teaching at many institutions.
The
Diploma Course covers many aspects of the theory, practice and teaching of
Yoga, including the following topics
Anatomy & Physiology
Principles of Practice
Asana – study of specific postures
Simple breathing and relaxation
Pranayama
Mudra, bandha and kriya
History and context of Yoga
Study of traditional texts including Yoga Sutra, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Upanisads and Bhagavad Gita
Practice and course planning
Theory of teaching and professional considerations
The course requires extensive home study and there is a rigorous schedule of written assignments and practical assessments. Students will be encouraged to begin teaching fairly early in the course to support their studies with practical experience. Support can be given for anyone requiring extra assistance with written work. Most importantly the course requires commitment and openness to new ideas and experiences, and a willingness to learn and develop.
The course will include a mixture of theoretical input, workshop sessions and practice. There is no formal homework, but students will be encouraged to read around the subject.
Choosing a Course
The British Wheel of Yoga sets out a syllabus for their Diploma Course and specifies the formal assignments and assessments that must be completed by students. They also apply a verification process to ensure that all courses operate with similar standards.
Diploma Course Tutors are accredited by the British Wheel to deliver courses. Although the syllabus and assessment schedule are fixed, there is a lot of variation in the way the Diploma Course is structured and delivered. The format and content naturally reflect the preferences, background and views of the tutor. Therefore we feel it is extremely important to find the right course, run by a tutor who you feel you can work with and whose approach appeals to you. We cannot stress this too much. All tutors have their stronger areas and it is worth considering what are your priorities in a teacher training course.
Therefore if you are considering a number of courses, check out the tutors and ideally do some work with them in advance. Personally we would always recommend prospective students meet us first and this is one of the reasons for the introductory workshop structure during the application procedure.
Living Yoga is delivering the British Wheel of Yoga teaching diploma through 300+ contact hours over approx 2 years. This represents a relatively long course in hours and it is intended to give a very thorough grounding in topics such as practice planning, pranayama, application of Yoga for different situations and client groups. The course will be rooted in the Yoga Sutra and students will gain a thorough understanding of the application of key principles contained in the text. The aim of the course will be to train teachers who are extremely well grounded in traditional principles, yet versatile in the appropriate application of Yoga in different circumstances. This respects the principle of the Viniyoga of Yoga, the application of techniques of Yoga respecting individual needs and abilities.
Students should have at least 3 years experience of attending Yoga classes and have completed the British Wheel of Yoga or the AYS Foundation Course as a pre-requisite for joining the course. In some circumstances extensive relevant experience shall be considered in lieu of formal qualification.
The Diploma course is planned to start in January 2009. The course will be run as non residential weekends (8-9 weekends per year) along with a mid-week summer intensive.
The course will be run by Dave Charlton with supporting tutors Gail Reeves, Ruth Gilmore and Ranju Roy .
To receive further information including an application form please contact dave using this link: Cheltenham Diploma Info
Where
The Diploma Course will be held in Cheltenham at the Orange Yoga Studio, with the summer intensive at our private studio in Malvern. Chletenham is well connected by transport links (e.g. 2.5 hours direct from London).
Download the Brochure
How to Enrol
To register your interest please email us giving your name, address, telephone no, with a short covering letter outlining your current Yoga experience and reasons for wanting to join the course.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to give Dave a call on 01684 310884.