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BWYQ Level 4 Certificate in Teaching Yoga (rQF) COURSE
Don’t keep it to yourself. Share your love of yoga by becoming a teacher with the British Wheel of Yoga!
I’m running the BWYQ Certificate in Teaching Yoga with the option of completing the additional units to achieve your 500 hours Diploma level as well*
The BWYQ Certificate in Teaching Yoga is a 300 hour in-depth teacher training programme. It’s a nationally recognised qualification that is regulated by Ofqual and sits on the National Framework at level 4 which is the highest point for yoga teacher training currently available in the UK. Level 4 equates to the first year of a standard degree and subject to the same rigorous internal and external verification processes so you can be sure that your training will consist of high quality content delivered in a competent and professional manner.
*This is via a separate “Progression Course” that will run if numbers permit.
What does it involve?
It takes 300 hours to complete the course which consists of at least 160 tutor led guided learning hours and a minimum of 140 hours of private study.
The course focuses on teaching skills and is a blend of assessed written work and micro teaching assessments.
It is made up of 4 units which are designed to take students through the foundational knowledge and skills needed to teach yoga to a high professional standard.
As part of that process students will set up and teach a course of between six and ten classes.
One of those classes will be observed and formally assessed.
A minimum of 80% attendance at tutor led events is required to achieve the final qualification.
Students are required to continue to attend a weekly Yoga class with a suitably qualified teacher and provide evidence of that attendance. They are also expected to have and to maintain their own personal practice throughout.
FREE INTRODUCTORY DAY
There is a
FREE OF CHARGE INTRODUCTORY DAY
in Castleside Village Hall on Saturday 20th February 2027
9.15am - 5.00pm if you are interested and want to decide if ten course is right for you!
You can book your place here!
Course Details
The course starts in April 2027
Sessions will be a blend of “face to face” tuition and remote tutor led sessions via Zoom.
Face to face sessions are monthly full days on a Saturday with an additional half day on a Sunday on Zoom every three months.
There are also shorter 1.5 - 2 hr small group review sessions. These are arranged around mutually convenient times.
Eligibility - What Qualifications Do I need to Apply?
You need to have at least a GCSE or equivalent pass in English Language or Literature. The course is at QSF level 4 and all written work will be assessed to that standard.
You must be currently attending a Yoga class and have at least 2 years experience of regular attendance at classes.This can be with any “school” - not just BWY. References will be required to confirm this.
Completion of the The British Wheel of Yoga Foundation Course is desirable but not essential.
You also need to be sure you have the time and resources to commit to this course and the desire to become a Yoga teacher - it is very different from attending a Yoga class!
Earn while you Learn!
BWY Student Membership also includes teaching insurance and I’ll be encouraging students to get out there and set up their own general classes as soon as they are competent to do so. For most people this is towards the end of their first year and once they have completed an approved First Aid course. It’s a great way of gaining experience while still having tutor support and it can help cover the cost of the training too.
Location
Face to Face sessions are held in Castleside Village Hall DH8 9RE which is central for the Region and just off the main A68 trunk road. There is free parking at the venue. Zoom sessions are from the comfort of your own home!
Still Interested ?
Get in touch at jacquigunnionyoga@gmail.com to arrange a Zoom chat to learn more about the course and discuss the application process
A Bit About Me
I’m Jacqui and I’m a Diploma Course Tutor with the British Wheel of Yoga (BWY). I qualified as a Yoga teacher back in 2009 and I’ve been teaching classes in the local community ever since.
I’m also a “Continued Professional Development” (CPD) tutor with the BWY so I deliver training days to qualified teachers to help them keep their knowledge and skills up to date.
As a qualified A1 Assessor I have over 15 years of experience guiding students through NVQ and QSF qualification. I’ve also completed extensive extra training to be approved to deliver the BWY course.
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