Train as a Yoga Teacher
BWYQ Level 4 Certificate in Teaching Yoga

 
✨ Take Your Yoga Journey Further
This 2-year, nationally recognised qualification is designed for committed practitioners who want to become fully qualified yoga teachers.

 
✅ Why Choose This Course?

Ofqual-regulated qualification
– Awarded by BWYQ and delivered by BWYT.
– Recognised throughout the UK education system, including colleges, schools, and employers.
Highest teaching level in the UK
– Equivalent to Level 4 (first year of a foundation degree).
Professional & practical training
– Combining theory, practice, and hands-on teaching experience.
 
What You’ll Study & Practice

Applied anatomy & physiology in relation to asana
Yoga breathing, relaxation, meditation & concentration practices
Planning, structuring & delivering yoga courses
Observation, adjustment & safe practice for diverse bodies
Professional responsibilities as a yoga teacher
Yoga philosophy and how to bring it into your teaching
From early on, you’ll gain practical teaching experience, with guidance on how to plan, set up, and lead your own classes.

 
Course Aims
This certificate prepares you to teach asana, pranayama, relaxation, meditation, and concentration practices to students of all ages, abilities, and experiences.

You’ll leave the course professionally confident and fully equipped to step into your role as a yoga teacher.

 
✨ Entry Requirements
At least 2 years of regular yoga practice
Preferably completion of the BWY Foundation Course (or equivalent)
 

Course Structure
Training Days: Monthly on Sundays, 9.30 am – 5 pm
Format: Mostly in-person, with some Zoom sessions
Accessibility: Every session has a Zoom option + recordings available
Hours
165 Contact Hours – spread across 22 training days
135 Non-Contact Hours – home study, assignments, and personal practice
Weekly Practice
Students are expected to attend a weekly Yoga class with an experienced teacher (ideally BWY-trained).

 
What You’ll Experience
A balance of practical and theoretical learning
Teaching from day one – starting in small peer groups, then gradually moving into your own classes under tutor guidance
A mix of:

Group work
Theory sessions
Practical workshops
Tutor-led asana, breathing, relaxation & meditation
Connection sessions to help the group bond, later evolving into professional development sessions
Individual tutor support when needed
A safe, inclusive, and supportive environment – reasonable adjustments made wherever possible
 
Course Fees (2025–2027)
Total Cost (22 months, including induction): £2,500

Deposit: £300 (due on placement offer)
Balance: £2,200

Payable as £100 monthly instalments over 22 months
OR in full at the start of the course
First payment due: February 2026
 
Additional Costs
BWY Registration: £100
BWYQ Registration: £100
BWY Student Teacher Membership: £103 (includes teaching insurance)

Other Costs to Consider

Set Books: approx. £50–£100
First Aid Qualification: approx. £80–£100
BWY Anatomy & Physiology Module: approx. £125

 
✨ Key Dates
Deposit due: Upon placement offer
BWY & BWYQ registration fees due: February 2026
First course payment due: February 2026
 
This course offers comprehensive training, mentorship, and practical teaching experience in a supportive community setting—helping you grow confidently into your role as a yoga teacher.