BWY Foundation Courses
Foundation Course Level 1
The 60-hour course intensifies and expands the practices of general yoga classes and is available to anyone who has a keen interest and wants to learn more about Yoga. It delves into a wide variety of strands of yoga, such as increased depth of postural analysis and asana, breath to pranayama, relaxation to meditation. The syllabus includes mantra and mudra—something which may or may not be taught in general classes. It also allows participants to delve into the philosophies and theories which underpin yoga. There is no prescribed written homework, but most tutors suggest a diary and notes on practice between tutorials.
Foundation Course Level 2
Foundation Course Level 2 is also of 60 hours’ duration and is for students who have completed Foundation Course level 1, but do not wish to train as a BWY Teacher. This course is more in-depth and includes, Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha, Kriyas, Meditation, with more study of Patanjali Yoga Sutras Chapter 1, and planning personal practices.
FC1 and FC2 students are required to have practised Yoga for a minimum of 2 years with a BWY (or accredited) teacher.
Current/planned BWY Foundation Courses
BWY Foundation Course Level 1 | Tyne and Wear
Date: April to October October 2010
| 10.00 am–12.00 pm
Venue: Holy Cross Church Hall, Station Road, Ryton, NE40 4QC
Tutor: Linda Irving
Cost: £430
Main Course: 27 March to 30 October 2010
Contact Linda for details and price breakdown for the complete course
0191 413 8609
The BWY Foundation 1 course will deepen your understanding of yoga philosophy and will enhance your personal practice in the company of likeminded people. It could also lead on to the BWY Teaching Diploma Course. The course will run every 3-4 weeks. Tea/coffee will be provided. Packed lunch required. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly and previous students continue to meet socially, having become firm friends.
The tutor
Linda Irving has 26 years' yoga experience and has been teaching yoga for 20 years. She has taught 6 BWY Foundation 1 Courses. Many of the graduates have gone on to be yoga teachers.
BWY Foundation Course 1 | North Yorkshire
Date: Saturday 18 September through to 18 June 2011
| 9.30 am–4.00 pm
Venue: St. Olaves Hall York, YO30 7BJ
Tutor: Jayadhara
Cost: £425.00
Please bring a contribution to shared vegetarian lunch. Drinks are provided.
Make your cheque payable to 'J Cluley'
Send booking form and cheque to
Jayadhara, Organiser
01347 821473
The course has a very practical approach and friendly atmosphere learning and sharing with like-minded people. We explore asanas, breathwork, relaxation, meditation, yoga styles and yoga philosophy.
You are encouraged to keep a diary of your personal practice and its effectsthrough which you can really see your own progress.
The tutor
I have been teaching yoga since 1988; I am a BWY Diploma and Foundation Course tutor and hold an MA in yoga philosophy. I am passionate about including all aspects of yoga and ancient wisdon in ways accessible to everyone. My personal practice is informed by Bihar School of Yoga and I regularly return to India to continue my own journey of personal development.
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