Course Details me to observe your posture work and see how you interact within a group. The British Wheel of (BWY) Diploma Course is designed to train I will also set you some written work to give you a real flavour of the committed yoga practitioners to be safe and effective teachers of yoga. course. At this stage you are still not committing yourself to the course The course is in four modules: and will need to seriously consider whether you intend to progress further. All students wishing to join the course must join BWY and pay the course Unit 1 Anatomy and physiology related to yoga practice, stress and relaxation, nutrition, deposit prior to the commencement of the first course day. basic breathing and the setting up of a yoga class. Selected practices. Course Set Books Unit 2 Prana, , mudras, bandhas, chakras, Pradipika and All students are required to own the set books: observation and analysis in teaching. Selected practices An Anatomy and Physiology text. Unit 3 Yoga philosophy, concentration, meditation, mantra, issues of health and safety in Yoga Sutras of Patanjali teaching and first aid. Selected practices. Hatha Yoga Pradipika Bhagavad Gita Unit 4 Professional studies and practical aspects of teaching yoga postures. Selected practices. The Major Upanishads Adult Learning, Adult Teaching Daines, Daines and Graham The course will consist of monthly meetings 9.30am – 4.30pm and two Pranayama Mudra Bandha Swami Satyananda weekend residentials over 3 years. Students are required to continue regular attendance at a weekly class with a BWY teacher; follow home There are a number of translations of the texts and information will be study and home practice schedules; to complete written work and to given at the Introductory Day about the books to be used during the prepare presentations and mini teaching sessions to be given during course. Please do not commit yourself to buying these books until you are course days. formally offered a place on the course.

Places are limited to a maximum of 16, to ensure individual attention. A small library will be available during the course, but students often find it BWY does not permit additional students to join part way through a Unit, beneficial to purchase additional books. so an interview and Introductory Day gives you the opportunity to consider the workload and commitment in order to make an informed decision Venue about the course. Careful consideration is required before embarking on Poppleton Road Memorial Hall situated at the junction of Oak Street and this inspiring, but demanding course. Poplar Street, off Poppleton Road, York YO26 5SE. Requirements for the Course Checklist Applicants should have practised yoga regularly for at least two years with 1. Do I want to become a yoga teacher? a BWY or other suitably qualified teacher and preferably completed a BWY Foundation Course or equivalent, or regularly attended yoga 2. Am I able to give the time and level of commitment required for the course? workshops, seminars or residentials. 3. How will I pay for the course? Successful applicants will need to obtain a First Aid Certificate either 4. How will I travel to the course? through local St. John’s Ambulance, Red Cross, College or a BWY 5. How can I obtain a First Aid qualification? organised course. 6. Am I a member of the BWY? (Web site: www.bwy.org.uk) 7. Have I completed the application form fully and completely? Selection Process 8. Have I written and attached the essay, “ Why I wish to teach…”? When I have received completed application forms I will invite suitable 9. Have I enclosed a cheque payable to J. Cluley £45 for the candidates to small group interviews followed by an Introductory Day (13 interview and Introductory Day? June 26 September). The Introductory Day will give you the opportunity for ‘tasting’ a course day, a chance to discuss the work involved, and for Course Costs

Interviews and Introductory Day in 2009 £35

Diploma Course (including 2 residential retreats) £2995

Made up of: Deposit (non-refundable) * £595 30 monthly payments of £80 £2400 Dates will be confirmed when the course is registered

BWY Membership Fees annually, inc. insurance £60 (2008-9) BWY Registration Fee £60 (cheques payable to BWY, please write your membership number on the back of the cheque) Verification Fee for the course £60 First Recorded Teaching Practice £50 + travel Second Recorded Teaching Practice £50 + travel Final Class Assessment £75 + travel Set and Recommended books (approx) £100 First Aid Certificate £30 – 60 (Fee for late submission of written work) £25 (per Unit)

Other expenses will be, continued attendance at a weekly yoga class, yoga workshops or seminars, additional books or equipment, use of a computer, stationery costs, and cost of travelling to the course.

* To be paid as soon as possible after receipt of letter offering you a place on the course.

Application BWY Diploma Carefully complete the application form and return together with a 500 – 700 word essay entitled: CourCoursesesese “ Why I wish to teach yoga and strengths that I will bring to the course”.

Return to: Jayadhara / Jane Cluley 3 Pebble Court, Easingwold, York YO61 3PJ YORK Tel: 01347 821473 / 07907 652669 e-mail: [email protected]

Please return your completed application form and attachments ASAP to help with the administration of the course. 20092009---- 2012 Further copies can be downloaded from: www.yogandshiatsu.org.uk Tutor: Jayadhara