Training

Our next TTC :

BWYQ Certificate in Teaching

with Tarik Dervish – October 2023 – November 2024

STARTS OCTOBER 2023

AT YOGA JUNCTION, CROUCH END, LONDON.

This 14-month course will be a blended programme (both live and online) that provides you with a comprehensive foundation of all the key skills needed to become a safe, competent and professional yoga teacher. You will gain all the practical skills and knowledge around lesson and course planning, legal and professional aspects as well as an in-depth exploration of asana practice, the mechanics of breathing and the science behind relaxation.

You will also gain the unique perspective of teaching yoga with an ayurvedic approach as, this forms the basis of the way I teach and practice yoga. I will share my 25 years of teaching experience with you, ten of which has been spent training yoga teachers alone. The course will run over twelve weekends during term time, twelve of which will be live and held at YOGA JUNCTION in Crouch End North London. If you have never worked with me before, I welcome you to my online and live workshops and to read my book Ayurveda in Yoga Teaching. Visit www.yogawell.co.uk for more information.

Adjustment and teaching techniques weekend with Nigel

AT ASHLEY COURT, DEVON

2 Days Of Learning And Practising A Range Of Teaching Techniques.

Adjustments and hands on assistance in a range of postures
How to teach sun salutations to any level of student, focussing on safety and good technique
How to modify postures and identify the key elements of postures to suit the individual
How to teach group classes of mixed ability that benefits the whole class

Day 1 – Adjustments And Hands On Assistance In Postures

When and why to adjust – do’s and dont’s
Observation prior to adjusting
Breathwork
Level of touch
Working with the student
How strong – how do we judge?
Which postures?
We will look at a wide range of postures of my choice and will also be open to look at any that anyone suggests. Lots of time for discussion and feedback. We will work in small groups and change around during the day so that you have the opportunity to work with as many different bodies as possible.

Day 2 – Sun Salutations, Modifications, Identifying Key Elements Teaching Mixed Ability Group Classes

How to teach the astanga sun salutations safely to any level or type of student.
We will look in detail at each part of the sun salutations, identify the key elements and how we can modify each part to suit the individual, with the emphasis on getting the balance between safety but not overcaution.
How to modify postures for any level of student, or taking into account injuries, and in the process identifying the key elements that characterise a posture.
Use of props.
How we take all these skills into a group class of very mixed ability in order to teach safely but with maximum benefit.

Nigel has been teaching yoga for over 20 years, and spent many years in London, teaching in a whole range of yoga studios, health clubs, church halls, offices etc., and has come across a massive range of people in his classes.

Taking Place At Ashley Court, Devon

Each day will be 10.00-4.00pm, with lunch provided (home made organic vegetable soup). Bed and breakfast accommodation in the house is available upon request.

Dates And Pricing

Saturday July 1st and Sunday July 2nd – £80 per day or £140 for the weekend

Please contact Nigel for more details or to book –

hello@ashleycourtdevon.co.uk.

07725950683

BWY Foundation course level 1 with Federica Panichi

BWY Foundation Course 60h accredited training

By taking this 60h accredited training course you can expect to broaden your knowledge and experience of yoga, either for your personal interest and study or as preparation for teacher training. Even if it is not a teaching qualification in its own right, the BWY Foundation Course is the standard entry requirement for the BWY Certificate and Diploma teacher training courses.

The minimum entry requirement for the Foundation training is two years’ experience of practising yoga in any style with a suitably qualified and experienced yoga teacher. You may be asked to attend a class or a short informal interview prior to acceptance on to the course.
In case social restrictions are still in place, we might be able to start the course online via Zoom.

Course Content
The course is roughly 50% practical (asana, pranayama, meditation, chanting, mudra, kriya) and 50% theoretical (philosophy, history, anatomy, theory of energetic body, etc.). There is no compulsory homework, although further study for your own interest is advised and supported. And there is no test or exam! The aim is to broaden your own knowledge and experience of yoga and to consider in which areas you may like to develop your own practice in the future.

The course provides a comprehensive grounding in basic practical techniques taught in the context of the philosophy that underpins yoga. It is an ideal preparation for those who may wish to train as yoga teachers in the future, but it is equally suitable for yoga students who do not wish to teach.

The Teacher
Federica Panichi will be the main tutor, supported by experienced guest tutors. Freddie is an experienced BWY teacher and is also qualified as an assessor of trainee teachers. She is a part of the Yoga Junction team since 2007. Freddie is a student of Tara Fraser. She has been practising different styles of yoga mainly with tutors inspired by the teachings of Krishnamacharya and his son TKV Desikachar in particular. Her classes focus on flowing sequences of poses with attention to the coordination of breath and movement, proper body alignment and anatomical understanding, but do not follow one strict method or routine of postures; instead, they invite mindfulness and quality of awareness throughout. Freddie is a versatile teacher and teaches Hatha Yoga as well as Vinyasa-based classes, which vary according to group level, physical ability and fitness, and range from gentle to vigorous, from a beginner level to intermediate and more advanced.

First Aid Courses with MGM Training

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