Do you want to deepen your knowledge of yoga?

Join us on this 60-hour BWYT (British Wheel of Yoga Training) Foundation Course 1 personal development course where we will delve deeper into preparation for practice, asana, mudra, basic breathing, kriya, pranayama, concentration techniques, relaxation techniques, mantra, talks and discussions on the context and meaning of Yoga.

We are passionate about how we can apply the ancient techniques of yoga as a practical guide to help deal with stress and anxiety in modern life. 

We cover all of the core syllabus AND all of the optional extra topics.

On this course you get access to our exclusive on-line course area where we upload handouts, videos, recommendations and useful learning materials.

The BWYT Foundation Course 1 will run one Saturday a month for 10 months.  

The course will be taught by both Paul & Stephen Smith, directors of Yogasmiths Limited. You get two experienced teachers for the price of one! For further details about the teachers including a bio and details of our extensive training please visit; https://yogasmiths.org/about/

Cost:

Total course cost including BWY membership fee and BWY registration fee £ 745. 

This is broken down as:

Course fees £639 (paid to tutor)

BWY registration fee £60 (paid to tutor)

BWY Membership £46 (paid to British Wheel of Yoga) https://www.bwy.org.uk/join-the-bwy/ 

Students will also need to be British Wheel of Yoga members if they are not already. 

Students are also asked to purchase a copy of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Sri Swami Satchidananda (Revised edition published 2012 ISBN 9781938477072 and published by Integral Yoga Publications.)

Additional costs (estimate for any books, residential, etc) £ 16.99 (book - new or cheaper secondhand)
https://yogasmiths.org/bwyt-foundation-course-1/ 

You can purchase this book from West Kirby Bookshop: https://www.instagram.com/westkirbybooks/

Dates 2026/2027: 
13th June
11th July
8th August
5th September
10th October
14th November
5th December
9th January
13th February
13th March
 
Booking For an application, booking form and teacher reference form please visit: 

https://yogasmiths.org/bwyt-foundation-course-1/