with Paul Fox 

British Wheel of Yoga Teaching Diploma
 in Northampton with Paul Fox DCT
 January 2011 to March 2013 - Introductory day Saturday 30th October 2010
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Download course information sheet here

The BWY Diploma Course provides a thorough grounding in the practice and theory of yoga and will equip you with all the skills you need to start a rewarding career as a yoga teacher. The Diploma Course is a part-time course, commonly run over three years. My course will take just over two years so will involve more intensive learning. The tutor-led learning takes place over 21 Saturdays in Northampton and three residential weekends weekends.

There will be a free introductory day to this course on Saturday the 30th October in Northampton (venue TBA) from 10am to 4pm. Drinks provided. Note: you do not have to wait for the introductory day to apply for the course.

"The Yoga course is the highlight of my life. It is providing everything I need to progress on the path towards teaching Yoga. I can sense my own transformation. Paul's approach is excellent due to his knowledge and enthusiasm for Yoga, his gentle encouragement and sense of fun and most of all he gives you belief in yourself and your ability to become a Yoga Teacher" (current diploma student)
To read testimonials from current BWY students click here

The BWY Diploma is a 500 hour course that is recognised throughout the UK and the European Union and will shortly be established within the national framework of NVQs (National Vocational Qualifications). Many other yoga teacher training courses on offer do not have this official recognition which can cause problems if you wish to teach in private gyms, in Adult Education or hire practice spaces from educational organisations.

The 500+ hours are made up as follows:-

  • 60 hours of foundational study via the BWY Foundation Course or equivalent experience

  • 245 tutor-led hours at 14 weekends and two residential weekends

  • 150 hours of attendance at weekly yoga classes with an approved teacher

  • 50 hours of attendance at workshops, seminars and other yoga events

Paul has two yoga teaching qualifications - the BWY Diploma and an Ashtanga Yoga teaching qualification from John Scott. He also holds, as of June 2009, Qualified Teaching Status via a PGCE from Plymouth University. During 8 teaching observations of his current diploma course, all in the second year of the PGCE course, they were judged by external assessors to be Grade 1 Excellent. Paul also has more than ten years of experience of teaching yoga classes. Paul uses communication skills developed over 20 years as a national BBC Radio News journalist and writer on yoga in Yoga Magazine and Spectrum.

"Paul has encouraged us to begin our teaching at an early stage and given us confidence to do this. In the beginning we were scared stiff, now suddenly we are all teaching and loving it" (current diploma student)

Below you will find most of the information you need about the course. If any of your questions are unanswered or if anything is unclear please email Paul at paulfoxashtanga @ hotmail.com or call him on 077 82413146. Or ask your questions at the introductory day.

About the Tutor
Becoming a yoga teacher is about making a transformational journey from student to instructor. It is a rich and challenging journey and I will be there to support you every step of the way. My job is to empower my students, to provide stimulating and interactive teaching sessions to deepen their inquiry into yoga and help them to pass all the assessments on the course (see the testimonials page for the views of students themselves).

Paul has been teaching yoga for more than ten years and holds the BWY Diploma (May 1999) and a teaching qualification in Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga (2006) from John and Lucy Scott. Paul also holds a PGCE from Plymouth University, qualifying him to teach in  the Life-Long Learning Sector. Paul is also a Foundation Course Tutor and Diploma Course Tutor for the British Wheel of Yoga, and teaches Continuing Professional Development Days to BWY teachers on anatomy and physiology and adjusting students in postures. He writes regularly about yoga for Spectrum, the journal of the BWY, and is also trained in Swedish Massage and Thai Yoga Massage.

All BWY Diploma Course Tutors follow the same syllabus, but each DCT brings his or her specialist knowledge and emphasis to the course. On my course, expect lots of interactive learning and a particularly strong emphasis on asana, anatomy and physiology and safe practice.

To read testimonials from current BWY students click here