British Wheel of Yoga Teacher Training in London
The next BWYQ 500hr Level 4 Diploma will begin from September 2024
If you are interested in joining please complete the contact form below and we will get back to you.
If you are interested in joining please complete the contact form below and we will get back to you.
BWYQ Level 4 Diploma in Teaching Yoga
If you have experienced the benefits of Yoga and feel passionate about sharing this amazing practice with others, this course is for you This in-depth course covers asana, anatomy, pranayama, meditation and philosophy. Throughout the course you will deepen your personal practice and most importantly learn how to safely and effectively teach Yoga and gain all the skills needed for a long lasting and rewarding career as a Yoga teacher.
Lead Tutor: Hana Saotome
Hana has been teaching Yoga for over 14 years as her full time occupation. She originally trained and danced professionally before coming to Yoga teaching which influences some of her approach in terms of somatic movement and flow. She has studied numerous styles and traditions of Yoga including, Iyengar, Ashtantaga, Vini Yoga, Yin and Restorative. In addition to her training with BWY over the years, she has trained with Uma Dinsmore Tuli in Womens Yoga Therapy and Pregnancy Yoga, Birthlight in Postnatal Yoga and The Satayanda School Yoga Nidra and Kirtan (chanting) with Nikki Slade.
Hana has been teaching Yoga for over 14 years as her full time occupation. She originally trained and danced professionally before coming to Yoga teaching which influences some of her approach in terms of somatic movement and flow. She has studied numerous styles and traditions of Yoga including, Iyengar, Ashtantaga, Vini Yoga, Yin and Restorative. In addition to her training with BWY over the years, she has trained with Uma Dinsmore Tuli in Womens Yoga Therapy and Pregnancy Yoga, Birthlight in Postnatal Yoga and The Satayanda School Yoga Nidra and Kirtan (chanting) with Nikki Slade.
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Key points:
- Validated by the British Wheel of Yoga recognised by Sport England and The Sport and Recreation Alliance
- Level 4 in the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), regulated by Ofqual, this is the highest level available in UK.
- A 500hr Yoga Teaching Qualification.
- The group size is capped at 16 students to ensure each student has proper teacher contact and mentoring
- Spread over 18 months to allow time to learn and absorb the course material
- Start teaching during the course so you are fully supported in taking your first big steps
- Fully insured as a student teacher to start teaching publicly during your course.
- A non dogmatic approach. Students are encouraged to find their own voice and style of teaching
- A non competitive, supportive and inclusive environment, supporting all learning styles
- Yoga equipment and resources available to you during the course
Course Location
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The in-person sessions will take place at Stroud Green Primary School in Finsbury Park, North/Central London, a short walk from Finsbury Park underground/overground station.
Tube: The nearest tube is Finsbury Park on the Victoria and Piccadilly line, a couple of stops from Kings Cross. Bus: Buses that stop nearby are 29,259,253,254,4,102. Stroud Green Primary School Woodstock Road London, N4 3EX |
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Course Dates
Saturdays 12.30-7.30pm starting from September 2024
The course will be spread over a duration of 18 months, with once monthly in person sessions and the remainder online live via zoom (the online sessions will be recorded to allow for extra revision) This is an intensive course as the BWYQ 500 hour, level 4 certificate is often completed over 3 years, so the material covered will be very in-depth and the course work deadlines are therefore closer together than the longer course.
The course will be spread over a duration of 18 months, with once monthly in person sessions and the remainder online live via zoom (the online sessions will be recorded to allow for extra revision) This is an intensive course as the BWYQ 500 hour, level 4 certificate is often completed over 3 years, so the material covered will be very in-depth and the course work deadlines are therefore closer together than the longer course.
Course Fees
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are paid directly to the tutor and can be broken down in instalments.
Total Tuition fees are £4000. This will include:
On registering to the course you will be asked to pay a non refundable deposit of £1648. (If booking in advance this can be paid in instalments)
The remainder of £2352 to be paid in 12 monthly instalments of £196 by standing order.
Other expected costs:
These fees are to be paid directly to BWY and cover administration, registration, quality assurance and insurance.
Books and equipment
Approx £50 costs for books and stationary you may need throughout the course. This will depend where you buy them from, most books are available at relatively cheap prices if found second hand on Amazon. You will need basic Yoga equipment for home practice such as Yoga mats, blocks and belt.
Refund/Cancelation Policy
The £1648 deposit is non refundable.
Should you leave the course before the end the standing order should be cancelled to immediate effect. All fees that have been paid till that day are non refundable.
Attendance
80% attendance is required to receive the BWYQ level 4 Diploma. If an online session is missed you are able to gain 70% of the days attendance by watching the recorded session. One to one tuition at at £85 per hour is also available for catching up, theses session can be private or shared between students.
Tuition fees are paid directly to the tutor and can be broken down in instalments.
Total Tuition fees are £4000. This will include:
- £1648 non refundable deposit
- This will include tuition for 40 sessions
- Handouts, a variety of printed and digital documents.
- BWYQ Level 4 500hr Diploma (on successful completion of the course )
On registering to the course you will be asked to pay a non refundable deposit of £1648. (If booking in advance this can be paid in instalments)
The remainder of £2352 to be paid in 12 monthly instalments of £196 by standing order.
Other expected costs:
These fees are to be paid directly to BWY and cover administration, registration, quality assurance and insurance.
- £150 BWY registration fee payable online during the registration process
- £150 BWYQ registration fee payable online during the registration process
- £95 BWY annual student teacher membership which includes insurance (this allows you to teach during the course)
- £25 Online anatomy course to be completed before or in the first part of the course. (Please note that anatomy in relation to teaching Yoga will be covered in depth during the in-person sessions. The online course is just a starting point)
Books and equipment
Approx £50 costs for books and stationary you may need throughout the course. This will depend where you buy them from, most books are available at relatively cheap prices if found second hand on Amazon. You will need basic Yoga equipment for home practice such as Yoga mats, blocks and belt.
Refund/Cancelation Policy
The £1648 deposit is non refundable.
Should you leave the course before the end the standing order should be cancelled to immediate effect. All fees that have been paid till that day are non refundable.
Attendance
80% attendance is required to receive the BWYQ level 4 Diploma. If an online session is missed you are able to gain 70% of the days attendance by watching the recorded session. One to one tuition at at £85 per hour is also available for catching up, theses session can be private or shared between students.
Set Books
The following books are set books meaning we will be looking at them together throughout the course.
Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Bihar Edition by Muktibodhananda
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Swami Satchitananda
Upanishads, Easwaran
Bhagavad Gita, Easwaran (also available as audio book)
Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Bihar Edition by Muktibodhananda
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Swami Satchitananda
Upanishads, Easwaran
Bhagavad Gita, Easwaran (also available as audio book)
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Anatomy Books
We recommend you have at least one or more of the following books.
The Muscle Book, Paul Blakey
Key Muscles of Hatha Yoga, Ray Long
Yoga Anatomy, Lesley Kaminov
For the BWY pre course online A&P Module you will need, The Concise Human Body Book, Dorling Kindersley.
The Muscle Book, Paul Blakey
Key Muscles of Hatha Yoga, Ray Long
Yoga Anatomy, Lesley Kaminov
For the BWY pre course online A&P Module you will need, The Concise Human Body Book, Dorling Kindersley.
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Further Recommended Reading
There will be a further recommended list given out during the introductory day, with some books to browse through too.
BWY Diploma in Yoga Teaching - Course Units
The following units will be covered throughout the length of of the course in form of lectures, practical and physical workshops, small and large group work, practice teaching time, exercises for learning and discovery. All subjects are delivered to suit the variety of learning styles in a supportive and positive and non competitive environment.
Yoga Anatomy and Asana
Applied Anatomy and Physiology and the teaching of Asana
- The principles and practice of teaching Asana
- De-construction and analysis of key poses, their core alignment points and how to teach them
- Practical anatomy & physiology, including conditions you may encounter when you teach
- Vulnerable areas of the body and preventing injury
- Props and modifications to ensure an inclusive approach
- Safe and effective sequencing, including the staged approach and counter pose
- How to make sensitive adjustments
Teach Basic Breathing and Relaxation
Yoga breathing practices and relaxation
- The principles and practice of teaching Yoga Breathing and Relaxation techniques.
- Learning to teach a range of guided breathing and relaxation techniques.
- Areas of caution and safe practice
- Progressive development of the practice
- Understanding and communicating the benefits of breathing and relaxation techniques in your teaching
Planning and Delivering Yoga Classes
Planning and Delivering Yoga Classes
- How to set up a Yoga class
- Essentials of setting up your own yoga business, self employment and marketing
- Creating a lesson plan that is suitable for all
- Delivering the lesson plan (teaching the class)
- Creating a course plan that includes Asana, basic breathing practices and relaxation.
- Evaluating and building from your experience and feedback
Responsibilities of a Yoga teacher
Planning for teaching and the roles and responsibilities of a Yoga teacher
- Common issues arising out of a teaching practice such as covering classes, teaching one to one and groups
- Legal responsibilities
- Risk assesment
- Essential record keeping
- Apply the BWY Safeguarding of children policy to Yoga classes
- First aid training (external)
- Ethical practice
Teaching Skills and effective communication
Learning styles, teaching skills and effective communication
- Finding your voice as a teacher
- Learning to observe the physical body in motion and being sensitive to the individual
- Holding the space and creating a suitable environment for a Yoga class
- Making the class accessible to all learning styles
- Providing motivation and encouagement
- Appropriate boundaries for a Yoga teacher
Philosophy of Yoga and Pranayama
The Philosophy of Hatha Yoga and Pranayama
- The History of Yoga
- Study of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and the Yoga Upanishads.
- The Pranic Systems
- Principles and practice of classical Pranayama, Mudra, Bhandha and Kriya
- Integrating these concepts and philosophy safely and appropriately into a Yoga class.
Philosophy and Meditation
The philosophical texts of Yoga and integration of key concepts into a Yoga Class
- Study the key text of Patanjalis Yoga Sutras
- Study of the Bhagavad Gita
- Different approaches to meditation, personal and experiential teaching practice
- Integrating the philosophical principles into a class
- Leading a guided meditation
Progression in Yoga
Progression in Yoga - teaching experienced students
- How to progress and support students towards a more advanced practice of Yoga
- Subtle, detailed teaching points for the experienced student
- Variations of postures for students that maybe more physically able
Get in touch
Any questions at all regarding our courses, trainings or retreats, feel free to get in touch.
Email: Hana@mindfulmovements.co.uk
Phone: 07947585493
Phone: 07947585493