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British Wheel of Yoga (BWY) Foundation Course 1
March- October 2012
With Louise Cashin BWY Dip FCT

Course requirements
This course is suitable for students who have practised Yoga with a reputable teacher for at least two years. Applicants for the course will be interviewed by the course tutor and this provides an opportunity for both tutor and applicant to determine their suitability for taking the course. Remember you are making an investment in your learning and making a time commitment so it is important that you feel confident and comfortable with your choice.

You are required to be an up to date BWY member in order to take this course which currently costs £30 (2011-2012)

Course Duration
The course involves 60 contact hours and will comprise of 10 full days in this instance Sundays from March 2012 to October 2012.

Course content
The course will include:-

• A range of asanas (Yoga postures)
• Breath work and pranayama techniques
• Chanting and Mudras
• Concentration, relaxation and meditation techniques
• Discussion of Yoga concepts

Yoga Philosophy and discussion
The discussion section of this course includes-

• Brief history and origins of Yoga
• Different paths of Yoga
• The eight limbs of Yoga as outlined in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras
• Discussion about the BWY teacher training

Dates and Timing
The course starts on Sunday 4th March and runs thereafter on Sundays March 25th; April 15th; May 13th; June 10th; July 1st; July 22nd; September 9th; October 7th and October 21st.

Each day will run from 10.00am – 5.30pm

Costs
The total investment for this course is £640

• BWY membership £30 (runs October to October)
• BWY Course registration fee £60 (covers administration and certification costs)
• Course fees £550

Required reading
The two set texts for this course are "The Heart of Yoga" by TKV Desikachar and "The Hathayogapradipika" Bihar edition. A copy of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras is also required for the course and my recommended translation is "The Essence of Yoga- reflections on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali" By Bernard Bouanchaud. All these books are available from Amazon and Yoga Matters offer a discount for these course books – a code will be given to you on acceptance. You may wish to consider purchasing the books second hand to keep costs minimal.

Booking the course
If you are interested in taking this course then please complete the application form see below, this initially reserves your place. On completion of your interview and acceptance on the course, you will be required to pay your BWY membership (if you haven’t done so already) registration and course fees or a deposit in order to secure your place (deposit is only available if you pay prior to 31st December thereafter full fees are required).

Application process

• The officail application period is now over, so you can not download the application form anymore. Should you still wish to apply, please contact me at .
• Read the course syllabus (online or downloadable PDF)
• Return as requested completed teacher reference form and signed application form. If I am your teacher I will return the reference form to myself.

Last date for applications is 4th January 2012

Paying for the course
Your membership fee is paid separately and directly to the BWY (www.bwy.org.uk). The registration fee (sent onto BWY by me) and course fees are all payable in advance on acceptance. If you wish to pay by cheque or direct transfer then please contact me at . Please note the BWY membership of £30 if not already paid, the registration fee of £60 and either a £150 non refundable deposit if paying prior to 31st December 2011 or the full fees must be paid in full on acceptance this is not negotiable. If you need assistance with paying the £550 fee then also contact me.

NB you are only guaranteed your place once payment is received

Terms of Payment
Please note that the deposit for the course is not refundable under any circumstances. If you pay for the course and are unable to take part in the course, or are unable to complete the course, for whatever reason, £150 of the fees are non-refundable. With the remaining fee we may be able to give you credit to do another course, but this is completely at our discretion.

Venue
The studio at this location is fully equipped for Yoga and the aim is to provide the best possible learning environment for students.

Kingston and Hampton Wick Health Practice
63a High Street, Hampton Wick, Kingston, KT1 4DG
Telephone: 020 8977 6602

Details and directions
www.khwhealth.com

Please note on street parking very close by is free all day on Sundays!

Your Course tutor Louise Cashin BWY Dip FCT
Louise, who has practiced Yoga for over 25 years and taught since 2002, believes Yoga isn't just something you do on your mat with a teacher but a lifestyle, a whole way of living and thinking. "I encourage my students to do a little bit of Yoga everyday! Whether that is 15 minutes of asana practice or Yoga breathing in bed before sleep; mindfulness practices around emotional well-being during a busy day at work or my Yoga- at- your- desk- programme for office bound Yogis." She emphasises the importance of relaxation and breathing in every class and is very keen on encouraging students to be aware of sensations in their bodies as they move and hold postures. Correct alignment in postures is important to Louise and she enjoys teaching fluid movement synchronised with the breath. A qualified Sivananda, British Wheel of Yoga teacher and qualified Yoga therapist, Louise also completed advanced Yoga training with Donna Farhi and has assisted at Donna's intensives in Europe and teacher training in New Zealand (2012)