Learn about the fundamentals of yoga practice

Explore safety and integrity in asana practice and learn about anatomy, breathwork, pranayama, mudra, Patanjali's yoga sutra and yoga philosophy, yoga history, chakra theory, sound work, relaxation and meditation.

Refine your yoga practice

Learn how to plan sequences for your own body and needs

Explore different approaches and keep a reflective practice diary for 6+ months, with guidance, to take your practice to a new level. For all bodies and all levels.

Considering training to be a yoga teacher?

Or simply curious to know more about yoga?

Then this BWY Foundation Course is the perfect course for you. Andrea is an experienced British Wheel of Yoga teacher training tutor who will help you decide whether the path of teaching yoga is right for you. You will get a good grounding for whatever next steps you choose to take on your continuing yoga journey. You must have attended weekly yoga classes for a minimum of two years to take this course and it's recommended that you continue to attend your usual weekly class throughout. Apply now - limited places available.

Course tutor

Andrea Newman

BWY DCT/Certified Advanced Rolfer

Andrea Newman has taught yoga since 1994 and BWY teacher training for more than 20 years. With a background in biochemistry and advanced training in structural integration (Rolfing), she enjoys helping yoga teachers develop a practical and integrated understanding of anatomy that informs and enriches their teaching.

A 60-hour sustained course of study and practice for growth and learning

Begins on 12th September 2026 | 9x Saturdays (10am-2.30pm) | 8x Wednesdays (6-7.30pm) | plus 9 online home study modules | meetings are on Zoom

  • Feel confident about creating safe and balanced yoga home practice sequences for yourself and your personal needs

  • Become more knowledgeable about yoga history, philosophy and practices.

  • Consolidate your own practice and relationship to yoga to provide a good foundation before starting to think about teaching others

  • Receive a British Wheel of Yoga (BWY) Foundation Course certificate on completion

Start from where you are

"Atha yoganusasanam" - from Patanjali's Yoga Sutras

This first sutra, written around 1,700 years ago, can be translated as - "now the teaching and study of yoga begins".

Whatever your style of yoga practice, your physical abilities, injuries or medical conditions, yoga starts from wherever you are right now. All yoga practitioners with 2+ years of yoga class attendance are welcome on this course.


Course dates and fees

and how to apply


See the course information pack for more details about the Foundation Course and how to apply for a place. Email [email protected] for a course information pack.

The course begins on 12th September 2026. The course fee is £635.

Places are limited to 18 students and there is an admissions process, which begins by you submitting an application form.

So get your application in soon! There's no obligation to join the course until you accept a formal offer of a place after an informal interview. When the course is full, applicants will be added to a waiting list.


Please note that this is a BWY Foundation Course designed as a precursor to yoga teacher training or to deepen your personal practice. This is NOT a yoga teacher training qualification.