* Your Tutor Michelle began yoga at the age of five with meditation and pranayama practices before gradually moving into asana, through a natural healing in self discovery and global learning. In 2005 Michelle began building her studio, which holds classes in Yoga, Pilates, rehabilitation and charities / NHS groups, plus retreats, events, and teacher training courses. 

* This course is for you if you want to train with someone with a vast knowledge, which isn’t just attending your 24 weekend course but also includes FREE weekly recorded classes in many styles and paths and the option to shadow experienced BWY teachers in the studio.

* The course is over 24 weekends, one weekend per month ( Saturday afternoon and all day Sunday). The course does not run in August and December to allow for private study and family time. The course includes a weekend retreat in Cumbria which runs Friday to Sunday in July 2027 Our retreat is held in blissful surroundings, to enhance your learning. This is a face to face course however if your away on holiday or ill at home you have the option to join in on zoom.

 * Your learning includes the in depth BWYQ syllabus, plus taster sessions of yoga therapy, antenatal and postnatal, Yoga rehabilitation, chair yoga and a lot more progressing your skills as a BWY teacher, and future courses.  Michelle is highly qualified in many specialist areas, including learning styles, resulting in creative learning experinace.  For the leaflet of information please request by email michelle@mindbodyandspirit.com

* The course begins with a introduction and induction weekend in May 2026. After the induction weekend you will have three months to complete the online self-study A&P course before starting the Dilpoma course. 

* The training will be held one weekend once per month, from September 2026. The course covers both theory and practical. This is a face to face, in-person course, however if you are ill or on holiday, don't worry you can join by zoom.

* One free recorded weekly class is provided for contiuned study, througout the course, which is available for six days, enabling you to partake, and make notes)

* Between course days you will have access to interaction with your peers and tutor, in addition to opportunities to shadow, and cover classes at MBS studio, to build your confidence, experience and knowledge.

 

 

Our weekends together are scheduled on the  3rd weekend of the month:

• Saturday 1pm to to 6pm 
• Sunday 9.30am to 5pm with 30 min lunch 

Each weekend plan follow a similar format every month. Saturday focusses more on theory, with some practical towards the end of the day, Sunday focuses on practical workshops in the morning, followed by theory after lunch, and group teaching practice towards the end of the day.

There is one weekend retreat scheduled in July 2027

• The retreat runs from Friday 6pm to Sunday 2pm. 

This  course runs over 24 weekends in total. 

There are no face-to-face training days in August and December. 

The total guided learning hours (GLH) for this course is 288 GLH. 

The training be delivered in variety of different teaching methods including:

• Tutor demonstrations
• Thoery lectures incorporating group work and dicussions 
• Reading and writing tasks including note taking, written tasks, and assignments
• Practical group activities.
• Creactive dicussions and group work. 

Home study: 

There is additional work to be completed between face-to-face course days including: 

• online anatomy & physiology course 
• independent research and reading 
• attending your regular yoga class 
• completing pre-recorded class from MBS 
• completing written assignments

Assessments: 

You will be assessed as part of your course teaching your peers in the studio, plus two additional Assessed Class Teachings (ACTs). ACT assessments are completed outside course hours in your own yoga classes or a specially set up class at MBS studio.  

You are also required to complete written assignments. These are completed outside of course hours and uploaded to the BWY website. 

It is essential you have access to a computer or Laptop, or tablet to complete the course. 

Course Costs: 

Diploma course Total £3160 ( Deposit £500, Balance Paid over 28 months at £95 per month )

Residential weekeend £320 Paid 14 weeks before event. 

BWYQ Course registration fees are £300 Paid directy via the BWY website. 

First aid esimated £70 to £80 paid directly to the course provider. 

BWY Memberships / Insurnace £103

Introduction and inductions weeeknd is FREE. 

A&P course costs £175

Set Books esitmated £100 MBS have a library for use when in the studio. 

Assessments (ACTs) if held at the MBS studio FREE, if held at another location assessor travel costs required. 

Further information and a course pack please email Michelle directly. 

www.mind-bodyandspirit.com

michelle@mind-bodyandspirit.com

07789037427

 

 

Course Title: BWYQ Level 4 Diploma in Teaching Yoga (RQF) The aim of the Diploma Course is to educate and enable learners, both professionally and practically, to teach yoga asanas, breathing practices/ pranayama, relaxation, meditation and concentration to clients that have a wide variety of capacities, capabilities and experiences. This in-depth teacher training will equip students with an underlying knowledge and understanding of yoga principles and philosophy. Students are also expected to continue to deepen their understanding and knowledge through personal practice and reflection. The BWYQ Level 4 Diploma in Teaching Yoga (RQF) can be studied as a progression route from the Level 4 Certificate in Yoga Teaching (RQF).