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Yoga qualifications - Your Assurance of professionalism and safety

Phil Aston holds the following qualifications for teaching yoga

• A full yoga teaching diploma with the British Wheel of Yoga (recognised by the UK Government as the governing body for yoga in the UK)

•  'Advanced  Instructor Level 3 certificate' with the 'Register of Exercise Professionals'

The British wheel of yoga diploma

There are many health clubs offering stretch and tone classes and passing these of as Yoga. Yoga is not something your teacher has been able to learn in a weekend.  It is in essence a recognised science for the mind and body.  

The British Wheel of Yoga is recognised by the government and the Sports Council as the governing body for Yoga in the UK.  This means that the British Wheel of Yoga is responsible for promoting and maintaining standards of yoga teaching throughout the country.

The BWY Diploma is recognised around the world and is considered the gold standard qualification.  Some people try to learn yoga in a weekend, or even by correspondence course, but these qualifications are hardly worth the paper they are written on. By contrast, the British Wheel of Yoga Diploma is a major undertaking. The course takes three to four years to complete (Part time) and only those who have been attending classes for at least two years with a qualified teacher are admitted.

The British Wheel of Yoga Teacher training course syllabus comprises a minimum study time of 600 hours of which there is a minimum personal tuition time of 150 hours.  

British Wheel of Yoga Competences achieved

1. Understands the principles of learning and teaching.

2. Demonstrates practical teaching skills through recorded teaching assessments.

3. Applies the principles of anatomy and physiology in the teaching of Yoga techniques with due attention to the care and safety of students.

4. Knows and understands the theory and philosophy of Yoga.

5. Is able to relate the basic principle of Yoga to everyday life and in particular to the management of stress.

6. Has demonstrated the ability to teach asana (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques) and relaxation

The Register has become a strong voice within government, with employers, suppliers and training providers, in raising the profile and importance of the technical skills needed to be a fitness professional.

REP estimate that over 50% of the entire fitness industry are now registered, and it is becoming an expectation that you won’t be able to work in the industry unless you are registered.