About Us
British Wheel of Yoga (BWY) is committed to promoting a greater understanding of yoga and its safe practice through experience, education, study and training. Serving yoga teachers and BWY members across the UK, BWY is a leader in developing high quality, yoga teacher training and continuing professional development. A registered charity and established in 1965, BWY is recognised by Sport England as the National Governing Body for Yoga in England and Wales.
Press releases
Yoga Boosts Mental Wellbeing in Leicester School
A five-week yoga programme at South Wigston High School has made a powerful difference to students’ mental wellbeing – helping girls feel calmer,... read more
28.04.2025 • By British Wheel of Yoga
BWY Celebrates 60 Years with Yoga Festivals Across Britain
The British Wheel of Yoga (BWY) is marking its 60 th anniversary with an online Summer Solstice festival on Friday 20 June — part of a series of... read more
04.04.2025 • By British Wheel of Yoga
Yoga & Health Experts Gather in Lampeter for Welsh Yoga Festival
Yoga enthusiasts across Wales are set for an exciting weekend of health and wellbeing as the British Wheel of Yoga (BWY) and the Harmony Institute... read more
01.04.2025 • By British Wheel of Yoga
New BWY Course Helps 200-hour Yoga Teachers Gain Top Qualification
The British Wheel of Yoga (BWY) has launched its Advanced Integration Course, offering 200-hour qualified yoga teachers from other recognised... read more
06.03.2025 • By British Wheel of Yoga
BWY Offers Free Chair Yoga Classes for NHS patients in Staffordshire
People supported by the NHS Staying Well Service in Staffordshire can now experience the life-changing benefits of yoga through free chair yoga... read more
26.02.2025 • By British Wheel of Yoga
SOAS BWY Summit Explores Yoga’s Impact on Mental Health and Prison Reform
The recent summit, hosted by SOAS University of London (SOAS) and the British Wheel of Yoga (BWY) on Saturday 2 November, brought together leading... read more
18.11.2024 • By British Wheel of Yoga
Explore, Share and Learn with BWY at The Om Yoga Show
The British Wheel of Yoga (BWY) will be showcasing yoga’s diverse styles through nine teacher-led sessions at the Om Yoga Show at Alexandra... read more
16.09.2024 • By British Wheel of Yoga
BWY Brings Yoga to English Heritage’s Bolsover Castle
The British Wheel of Yoga (BWY) are collaborating with English Heritage site, Bolsover castle, to host yoga sessions within its ancient walls,... read more
12.09.2024 • By British Wheel of Yoga
SOAS-BWY Autumn Summit Explores Yoga's Impact on Health and Healing
The British Wheel of Yoga (BWY) and SOAS University of London (SOAS) will be hosting global experts on yoga and health at their first major summit... read more
18.07.2024 • By British Wheel of Yoga
BWY and YSS® team up for ‘game changing’ yoga in sport workshop
The British Wheel of Yoga (BWY) is collaborating with Hayley Winter, founder of The Institute of Yoga Sports Science®(YSS), to present an online... read more
15.07.2024 • By British Wheel of Yoga
