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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

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

The British Wheel of Yoga (BWY) Launches Yoga for Peace Movement

BWY invites yoga practitioners to join a collective yoga practice to convey a message of peace to those affected by war or conflict on Saturday 13... read more

14.06.2024 • By British Wheel of Yoga

Brighton Yoga Foundation Wins Mental Health and Wellbeing Award

The British Wheel of Yoga (BWY) are proud to announce their nomination for a prestigious national award has won first place. Brighton Yoga... read more

15.03.2024 • By British Wheel of Yoga

British Wheel of Yoga Hosts Autumn Festival of Yoga

Calling all yoga lovers in Hampshire! Get ready to immerse yourselves in a fabulous yoga festival hosted by British Wheel of Yoga South at The... read more

09.08.2023 • By British Wheel of Yoga

British Wheel of Yoga (BWY) and British Taekwondo Collaborate to Pilot...

The British Wheel of Yoga (BWY) and British Taekwondo are pleased to announce their collaboration in piloting a ground-breaking health and fitness... read more

19.06.2023 • By British Wheel of Yoga

BWY joins Yoga, Ayurveda and Wellbeing Experts For Conference at...

The British Wheel of Yoga (BWY) is thrilled to be part of an amazing line-up at a summer conference hosted at Lampeter University in Wales by the... read more

28.04.2023 • By British Wheel of Yoga

BWY launches thought-provoking and celebratory online events programme...

From deep dives into ancient history to today’s quest for true equity, diversity and inclusivity in yoga, from six internationally renowned... read more

19.12.2022 • By British Wheel of Yoga

Dorothy Hosein Spearheads Transformation Within British Wheel of Yoga

British Wheel of Yoga (BWY) is proud to announce Dorothy Hosein as its first transformational Chief Executive Officer. In this role, Dorothy aims... read more

02.12.2022 • By British Wheel of Yoga

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