British Wheel of Yoga (BWY)

Description

The British Wheel of Yoga is a registered charity and is the largest yoga organisation in the country, running for 40 years. It is members-based and organised into 11 regions.

We are also recognised by the Central Council for Physical Recreation (CCPR) and Sport England as the national Governing Body for Yoga. This recognition was not conferred automatically but was the result of a rigorous submission process lasting over a year during which other yoga organisations were considered. We represent the UK at the European Federation of National Yoga Organisations and are a leading member of the European Union of Yoga.

As the Governing Body, we accredit other yoga teacher training organisations. Find out more about BWY-accredited organisations.

With a nationwide network of 11 Regional Officers, almost 60 County Representatives and over 3,000 qualified teachers, we promote yoga classes, workshops and events for our members and the public.

We also offer a range of courses to enable our members to learn more about yoga and obtain professional qualifications; including a foundation course, teacher training diploma and post-training modules.

Child protection and equity are high on the BWY's agenda. We aim to ensure that children and young people are allowed to practise yoga free from abuse of any kind.

We are fully committed to the principles of equality of opportunity for all BWY's employees, members and volunteers. We aim to ensure there is open access for all those who wish to participate in the practice of yoga and that they are treated fairly.

Aims of the BWY

To encourage and help all persons to a greater knowledge and understanding of all aspects of Yoga and its practice by provision of study, education and training
To maintain and improve the standard of teaching of yoga
To co-operate with and support other organisations having similar aims

Member benefits

If you join the BWY (£25.00 a year members* / £60.00 for teachers) you get the following benefits:
Quarterly magazine Spectrum containing yoga news and events, articles on all aspects of yoga, interviews with yoga luminaries and book/media reviews.
Quarterly Yoga2 listings magazine, containing hundreds of courses, workshops, retreats and holidays in the UK and abroad.
Quarterly regional magazine, detailing events, courses and workshops in your local area.
Access to BWY training courses, including Foundation and Teacher training courses.
Discounts for BWY regional and national events and courses
Discounts on yoga materials (mats, blocks etc) from BWY Shop.
Personal Accident Insurance (BWY teachers also get Professional Indemnity cover)
Membership of the UK’s largest yoga community!
* Subscriptions are payable on 1 November each year. New members joining after 30 April pay half the amount.


How can you pay for your annual subscription?
You can pay your annual subscription using one of the following methods:
Direct Debit
Credit Card transaction via our secure website
Cheque or Postal Order payable to: The British Wheel of Yoga
We would encourage all teachers, student teachers and long-time members to subscribe to BWY via Direct Debit (DD) instruction. Unfortunately we still require your signature to process DDs.