BWY FOUNDATION COURSE (LEVEL 1)
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

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

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.

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.

GWENT Sunday 5th July at the Llanellen Village Hall, near Abergavenny. We meet at 2pm and welcome all teachers from surrounding areas. Please contact Clare Chard if you need further information on 01495 30307

MID WEST GLAMORGAN Sunday 10th May at 5 Talbot Street in Maesteg,CF34 9BT from 10am till midday. Contact Lynne for more details on 01656 738079. Advance notice of next two meetings: Saturday 11th July and Sunday 25th October.

NORTH WALES Saturday 16th May Teachers’ workshop at Loreta Centre, Llandudno from 1.45pm until 6pm. Please bring food to share after the meeting. Contact Edwina Johnston or Pauline Williams for more details Note for the diaries: Saturday 14th November for the last NW Yoga Teachers Workshop for 2009.

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