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To be held in Cardiff from May 2009
Tutor: Ann Lewis
The next Foundation Course in Cardiff will commence in May 2009. The course
will run on Sundays, beginning with a half day introductory session [9.30am-12noon],
followed by one session per month for 10 months, 9.30am – 4.00pm.
The course focuses on basic practical techniques and personal development,
taught in the context of the philosophy that underpins yoga. It is suitable
for those who simply want to study yoga more deeply and establish a personal
practice. The course is also the recommended precursor to the BWY Diploma
course for those who want to train as yoga teachers.
If you have practiced yoga with a suitably qualified teacher for at least
two years, and would like to know more about the course, please contact
Ann on 01656 864998 or email: annlewis12@hotmail.com
BWY FOUNDATION COURSE (LEVEL 1)
To be held in Port Talbot, from summer 2009
Tutor: Elaine Jones
Have you practiced yoga with a qualified teacher for two years or more?
Do you want to know more about yoga? Are you interested in developing
a personal yoga practice? Are you thinking about becoming a Yoga teacher
in the future?
The next BWY Foundation Course will run from the summer of 2009 for about
seven months. The course will be at Rock Chapel Vestry in Cwmavon, Port
Talbot, one evening each week.
If you are interested please contact the course tutor Elaine Jones on
01639 887088 by e-mail at lystra@tesco.net
or mail Lystra, 1 Twyn y Gored, Cwmavon, Port Talbot. SA12 9YW.
BWY FOUNDATION COURSE (LEVEL 1)
To be held in Penllergaer, Swansea from September 2009
Tutor: Helena Lakshmi Millar
The next Foundation Course in Swansea will commence September 2009. An
introductory session half day (afternoon) will be held in August. The
course will run for ten months one Saturday per month.
The course focuses on basic practical techniques and personal development,
taught in the context of the philosophy that underpins yoga. It is suitable
for those who simply want to study yoga more deeply and establish a personal
practice. The course is also recommended as a precursor to the BWY Diploma
course for yoga teacher training.
If you have practiced yoga for a minimum of two years with a qualified
teacher and would like more information regarding the course, please contact
Helena Lakshmi Millar on 01792 526110 or email: helenayogawales@aol.com
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BWY TEACHER TRAINING DIPLOMA
At last there will be a teacher training course in South Wales! This will
be a residential course which will take place at the Hill Conference Centre
in Abergavenny and will start in July 2009. The course
will last for two years and students will meet bi-monthly from Friday
evening to Sunday pm. The tutor will be Elaine Powell from Anglesey who
is about to complete a similar residential course in the North. This has
been a great success. This will be Elaine's 6th teacher training course.
Abergavenny is on a main line station, so it is easy to access by train.
For details please email Elaine on elaine.yoga@tiscali.co.uk
or phone 01248 430147.
BWY TEACHER TRAINING DIPLOMA COURSE
To be held near Devises, Wiltshire with Debby Wilkinson
Venue is within easy reach of the M4 and M3/A303 and is in tranquil surroundings.
Only 90 minutes from Cardiff. Meetings held monthly, a mixture of Saturdays
and non-residential weekends over 2½ years. An Introductory
Day is scheduled for September 2009. For further information
please visit www.fulcrumyoga.co.uk
or contact debby@fulcrumyoga.co.uk
or phone 07505 142285.
MANDALA YOGA ASHRAM YOGA TEACHER TRAINING COURSE, accredited
by the British Wheel of Yoga. This is a residential course at the Ashram
over 22 months, starting in September 2009. The course
will give you the clear guidance and support to allow you to progressively
deepen your Yoga practice and understanding. At the same time, it will
give you the professional skills, practical knowledge and first hand experience
to enable you to become a quality Yoga Teacher. The emphasis will be on
awakening the faculties of each student, thus developing the capacity
to transmit Yoga to others on a profound level. There will be a team of
four experienced tutors, headed by Swamis Nishchalananda and Krishnapremananda.
For details, kindly contact the Ashram via email@mandalayoga.freeserve.co.uk,
www.mandalayoga.net, or phone
01558 685358
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ADJUSTING STUDENTS WITH CONFIDENCE
PART 2: Twisting postures
October 31, 2009, 10am-4pm, Goytre Village Hall, Near Abergavenny,
Gwent
Paul Fox (BWY DCT) specialises in teaching Ashtanga Vinyasa and core strength
yoga. He has a keen interest in anatomy and physiology and has studied
with American instructor David Keil he is continuing he study here in
the UK under the guidance of Ruth Gilmore.Please apply early by sending
your cheque for £20 (made payable to BWY Wales) to Clare Chard,
71 Tredegar Road, Ebbw Vale, Gwent, NP23 6PU.
BWY IST DAY on Sunday 15th November with Dr. Ruth Gilmore
Working with Joints disorders in the General Class’ - at
Loreto Centre, Abbey Road, Llandudno, LL30 2EL. To book a place please
contact Pauline Williams on 01352 756 172 or email penypentre@tiscali.co.uk.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING FIRST AID
TRAINING
First aid training is now the responsibility of the BWY teacher and needs
updating every three years. The course must be a recognised First Aid at
Work course which will be of FIVE hours duration and the teacher will be
able to claim FIVE points of CPD. BWY Insurance will be invalid if one's
first aid certificate is out of date. Shorter courses such as Heartstart
are not valid – they will still count towards CPD but the full 5 hour
training is needed for insurance purposes. Thanks, Elaine Powell, RTO
FIRST AID, HEALTH AND SAFETY IN YOGA, IST day with Heather Fleet
Saturday 13th June, Loreto Centre, Llandudno.For more
details and booking, contact Edwina Johnston, North Wales County Rep.
FIRST AID COURSE, with Pauline Masters
Saturday June 20th, Llanellen Village Hall, near Abergavennt, 9.30am-5pm
This course will cover problems that may arise in the yoga class resulting
from blood pressure, osteoporosis, arthritis, and so on., as well as the
basic emergency first aid skills specialising in CPR, bleeding, shock,
heart attack, and broken bones. You will be awarded a first aid certificate
valid for 3 years, together with a first aid manual – also for BWY
yoga teachers, this course will accrue 5CPD points. Course fees £45.00.
Please make cheques payable to Clare Chard and send to 71 Tredegar Road,
Ebbw Vale, Gwent, NP23 6PU. For full details see page 25.
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BWY EVENTS
All British Wheel of Yoga events are identified by the \
symbol. These events are delivered by teachers who hold the BWY
Diploma or other recognised qualifications. Cheques for these events should
always be made payable to BWY WALES and not to the individual organising
the event. We cannot guarantee the qualifications of tutors delivering
events which are not
BWY sponsored, so please contact the organiser for this information.
A DAY OF NADA YOGA, with Rajesh David and Upasana (counts as
CPD)
Saturday May 23rd 2009, 10.00-4.00 pm, St Joseph Church, Cwmaman,
Aberdare.
The day of nada yoga in this beautiful venue immersed in the green valley
of the river Aman, will include
an introduction to Indian music, including raga and tala (rhythm, patterns).
There will also be practices to sensitise our chakras, using a variety
of yoga techniques including asanas,
pranayama, yoga nidra, meditation, voice work, mantra and kirtan.
To book, send a cheque payable to BWY Wales to Giulia Terrile, 14, Glanrhyd
Street, Cwmaman, Aberdare CF 44 6LB.
SOUTH GLAMORGAN
30 May Saturday Laughing for Health (also called Laughter Yoga) Taster
sessions 10-11am and 11.30am-12.30pm. These sessions are suitable
for everyone, you can sit in a chair if needed. Come and learn techniques
to use with your family friends and at work. There will be no jokes and
you don’t need a sense of humour. Please just come along at the
time that suits you. Each session £2. At Heath Citizens’ Hall,
Heath Park, Cardiff CF14 4EP. Contact Carol Young on carol@stressfreeyoga.co.uk
or 029 2021 7480
POWYS
Body--Mind--Heart. A yoga journey from the outer to the inner
part of ourselves using the tools of asana, pranayama and simple meditative
practices: A day of viniyoga honouring students of mixed abilities with
Marie Hudson, aYs registered practitioner. Saturday 27 June 2009.
£30. Venue: Bleddfa Centre for the Creative Spirit, Powys. For more
details call: 01544 260352.
POWYS
RESTORATIVE YOGA AND YOGA NIDRA with Barry Elms
Sunday July 5th 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. at Trefeglwys
School Hall, Trefeglwys, Nr. Caersws. Powys.
Relax and renew with a day of Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation).
The workshop is suitable for beginners, experienced practitioners and
teachers alike. Barry is a Yoga Register Teacher and Yoga Therapist.
He teaches on the Devon School of Yoga Teacher Training and Yoga Therapy
courses. He is particularly inspired by the Satyananda Yoga tradition
and Mandala Ashram, in Wales, where he has studied.
To book a place please send a cheque for £25 (for members) £30
(for non-members), made payable to BWY Wales to Stephanie Phillips Morgan,
Tyncoed, Old Hall, Llanidloes. Powys SY18 6PW.
Please provide a contact phone number or e-mail address with your booking.
For any further information contact Stephanie on (01686) 411 269 or at
phllpsmrgn@yahoo.co.uk
July 10th-12th Weekend at Lam Rim Buddhist Centre with Carol
Young
Developing an open joyful heart This relaxing fun weekend is for people
who are feeling stressed, anxious and in need of rest, recuperation and
an opportunity to examine the way they are living and lighten up. You
need have no experience of yoga. Contact Carol Young on carol@stressfreeyoga.co.uk
or 029 2021 7480
\ A weekend with ERIC FRANKLIN
from Switzerland (counts towards CPD)
July 10-12, the Loreto Centre and the Royal Hotel, Llandudno.
As seen at Congress.
Costs from £195 including five sessions with Eric, two nights B&B
and Saturday evening meal.
For more information, contact elaine.yoga@tiscali.co.uk.
NOT TO BE MISSED!
\ A SUMMER FESTIVAL
OF YOGA AUGUST 14-16 2009 At The Hill, Abergavenny
Our annual summer yoga festivals have been hugely successful and 2009
will be no exception. The Hill Conference Centre is situated at the foot
of the Brecon Beacons national park, offering a peaceful rural retreat
to enjoy a diverse range of yoga and related sessions from a range of
local and nationally-renowned teachers for students of all abilities and
experience.
(Further
information, pdf) (Booking form,
pdf)
\ WALES
CONGRESS
Sunday 27th September from 10am to 4pm at Trefeglwys, Powys.
Tutor – Lisa Foden
Cost to members £10 (refundable on the day) and £15 to non-members.
Please book your place by sending a cheque made payable to BWY Wales to
Pauline Williams, 21 Pen-y-Pentre, Sychdyn, Mold, Flintshire, CH7 6EZ.
Tel:- 01352 756 172
GWENT
Yoga Weekends & Holiday in the Black Mountains, Wales with Allan &
Jan Oakman.
Allan is a well established & much loved teacher who tutors regularly
at the BWY Congress & seminars locally & nationally. All abilities
welcome & catered for, content to include hatha, mantra, meditation,
walking, lots of fun & friendships old & new. Vegetarian home
cooked food. Step back from the pressures of living & join us. £180
a weekend / £395 the week incl. Weekends: 27th - 29th March, 13th
- 15th November 2009. Holiday: 23rd - 30th August 2009.
Enquiries to Allan & Jan Oakman 01373 859313 email: aoakman-yoga_@tiscali.co.uk
CEREDIGION
Yoga, meditation, holistic weekend, with Margaret Hudson and Jill
Rossiter
October 2nd to 4th.
Unwind in the beautiful surroundings of St Non's Retreat Centre, St Davids,
Pembrokeshire with Margaret Hudson and Jill Rossiter. For more information,
contact Margaret on 029 2066 6281 or email margaret@margarethudson.co.uk.
NORTH WEST WALES
\ BWY Long weekends of
Yoga in Llandudno from £145.
19-22 February 2010 and 19-22 March 2010
At a leisure hotel with swimming pool etc. 10 sessions of yoga, mantra,
meditation, yoga nidra, chi-gung, dancing. Please contact Elaine on 01248
430147 or email elaine.yoga@tiscali.co.uk
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