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 & 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
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