I propose to start my next Teacher Training Diploma in September 2013, preceded by a BWY Foundation
Course 1 commencing September 2012.
download an Teacher training diploma
The British Wheel of Yoga (BWY) is the largest Yoga organisation in the UK and is the Governing Body of Yoga in the UK appointed by the Sports Council. Its role is to ensure the safe teaching of yoga and it offers courses from Foundation level to teacher training and continuing professional development.
The BWY Teaching Diploma is probably the most widely accepted yoga teaching qualification in the UK and is the requirement for teaching yoga at many institutions. It also gains you entry onto the Register of Fitness Professionals (Reps) which is a requirement for teaching in health and fitness clubs and leisure centres. Download an application form.
Why the BWY Diploma?
The BWY does not have a prescribed or set style. The approach to teaching asana allows you to teach safely with the understanding and ability to adapt and modify postures to deal with a range of common (and indeed uncommon) medical conditions. In other words you will have the skills to teach real people in the real world! Alongside this is the progressive development of skill in teaching pranayama, relaxation, meditation, mantra, philosophy and so on. As a BWY qualified teacher you will be free to develop your own style of teaching and for that style to alter and shift as you gain more experience and develop new ideas. You will be qualified to teach all levels of physical ability from ‘stiff’ beginners to athletes alike.
You will also find that the depth of study in aspects such as pranayama and meditation will allow you to grow personally as well as being able to teach these very important aspects of yoga with real understanding.
Course content
The Diploma course covers many aspects of yoga in great detail including:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- The study of specific postures (asana)
- Breathing and relaxation techniques
- Pranayama
- Mudra, Bandha and Kriya
- History of Yoga
- Study of texts: Hathayogapradipika, Yoga Sutras,
The Upanisads, The Bhagavad Gita - Teaching skills
- Course and lesson planning
- Theory of teaching.
Course structure
The Diploma Course takes place over a period of approximately
2½ years. Study days are a mixture of Saturdays and non-residential weekends. A typical day will be from 10.00am to 5.45pm and will include a mixture of tutor led theory and practical sessions combined with small group work, role-play and student led presentations and teaching.
Assessment
The course has a rigorous assessment process and from early in the course students are required to teach peer group practices to develop their skill and confidence. Students are encouraged to begin teaching their own classes by the end of the first year to support their studies with practical experience. They will be insured to teach as a BWY Student Teacher.
The course also requires extensive home study and research and the completion of written assignments.
Pre-requisites
To gain entry onto the course applicants must have at least 3 years regular yoga experience with a suitably qualified teacher. Completion of a BWY Foundation course will be looked on favourably but is not currently a prescribed pre-requisite. If you are unsure please contact me.
Course fees
Fees due to Fulcrum Yoga payable in instalments
The basic cost of the course to include:
- Pre-course study materials
- All tuition fees and tutorial phone/email support
- Handouts
- Tutor’s assessment of written work and appraisal before submission to the written work verifier
- Tutor’s assessment of continuous Course Work, Student Presentations and Peer-Group Teaching Practices.
Deposit – to include pre-course study materials £900
(To be paid after interview on accepting a place on the course)
Followed by 3 instalments of £800, £700 and £600
Total fees £3000
Additional costs
Introductory Day £40
BWY Course Registration fee £60
(This must be paid in order that
the BWY Insurance Cover is valid
for the start
of the course)
Verification fees £60
Recorded Teaching practice assessments* £100
Final Class assessment* £75
Set Books – this will vary depending where you buy from and which Anatomy and Physiology book you decide to purchase. Allow approx £60
*plus traveling expenses of assessors at 35p per mile.
Other possible costs Additional books to support your studies
Additional workshops/events attended to support your studies.
Please note: You must have a valid membership of the BWY. Fee to include liability insurance cover.
Fees payable to the BWY for registration, verification and assessment are correct as of January 2009 and may be subject to a slight increase in future years.
If you do not hold an up-to-date First Aid Certificate, it is a requirement of the course that you obtain one by the end of Unit One. You will also need to continue attending a weekly yoga class throughout the course.
It is worth noting that you are insured to teach during your Diploma course and are encouraged to start teaching by the end of the first year. This will assist your learning and will also help fund your training.
Introductory Day
Two Introductory Days are scheduled: September 19th and November 14th 2009**. Attendance is only required at one of these. This day is aimed at providing you with more detailed information relating to the course as well as giving you the opportunity of working with me for the day. It also provides me with the opportunity to assess your suitability for the course. The day will consist of practical sessions and theory sessions and counts as part of the course. Following this interviews will be offered.
**As these days have passed, please click here for up to date information.
Interviews
Interviews will be conducted at the end of the Introductory Day for those applicants who live more than 45 minutes away. For those living closer interviews will be arranged at a mutually convenient time. The purpose of the interview is for the applicant to ask questions and for me to further assess your suitability for the course. Following interviews places will be offered and secured on receipt of the first instalment of £900. You will then receive an Anatomy and Physiology Fulcrum Yoga homestudy manual to work through prior to the first meeting in February 2010.
Venue – Rushall Village Hall
Fulcrum Yoga BWY Diploma courses are held in the heart of rural Wiltshire (8 miles west of Devizes) within easy access of the M3/A303 and M4. The venue has excellent, modern facilities and we are surrounded by beautiful countryside – ideal for studying yoga. Pewsey Railway station is 4 miles away.
Accommodation
If anyone requires overnight accommodation a list of B&Bs can be provided.
Application procedure
Should you decide that you wish to apply for a place on the 2010 Teacher Training diploma course you need to:
Download the application form, print out and send the completed form along with a cheque for the Introductory Day (£40 payable to Debby Wilkinson) to:
Debby Wilkinson
Fulcrum Yoga
20 Cowslip Close,
Roundway,
Devizes,
Wiltshire,
SN10 2TE.
You will receive a letter confirming your place on the Introductory Day.
Attend introductory day and interview
If you decide to proceed on to the course and you are offered a place send the first instalment of £900 and receive the homestudy manual.
Start course in February 2010.