START YOUR YOGA CAREER – TRAIN TO BECOME A YOGA TEACHER
Choice of 1) Online or 2) In-person/hybrid — either delivery mode will help you attain the Oqual-regulated/Skills England-approved qualification
BWYQ LEVEL 3 TECHNICAL SPECIALIST IN TEACHING YOGA CERTIFICATE
1) COURSE TYPE: ONLINE (Zoom) with chance of meeting a few times at an in-person/hybrid venue in January and June, if desired
MAIN TUTOR: Laura Bissell
HOURS: 175 Guided Learning Hours of 320 hours Total Qualification Time
INTRO SESSION: 3:30-5:30 PM, Sunday, 14 September (via Zoom)
PRACTICAL COURSE DATES: 27 September 2025 – 31 July 2026
For an overview of the course see About the Course below. The practical sessions with Laura and occasionally other members of the Mindbody Wellness team will take place from 1-6 pm once or twice a month on Saturday and Sunday starting the weekend of 27-28 Sept. By December you will be looking at how to create lesson plans so that you can practice-teach yoga to your colleagues for formative assessment, starting in January.
TESTIMONIAL: “I did a 100% online course for a Level 4 BWYQ qualification with Laura in 2021-22 and it was excellent. I learned so much and I was able to become totally confident in my skills as a teacher. I now teach a lot of in-person yoga classes which are very popular. I highly recommend Laura and the way she tutors the course dates online via Zoom.’ Geraldine Lewis
2) COURSE TYPE: In-Person/Hybrid (Greater Manchester)
MAIN TUTOR: Rosemary Bennett
VENUE: Rixton with Glazebrook Community Hall
551 Manchester Rd, Rixton, Warrington WA3 6JZ
HOURS: 175 Guided Learning Hours of 320 hours Total Qualification Time
FREE INTRO SESSION : 3:30-5:30 PM, Sunday, 14 September (via Zoom)
PRACTICAL COURSE DATES: January – December 2026
This four unit course includes Anatomy & Physiology e-learning as part of your home-study hours (see sample e-learning, bottom of this page). Practical course dates take place on weekends, usually once a month. In-person attendance is ideal, but we understand when weather or family situations make this difficult. Attendance via Zoom is available with excellent wifi at the Community Hall. In between course dates, group or individual Zoom meetings may be scheduled.
TESTIMONIAL: “Rosemary’s guidance, leadership and support throughout not only two years of teaching, but life has been a beautiful journey, receiving both support on the course and nurturing through life’s ups and downs throughout. Rosemary lives the principles of yoga, bringing them to all aspects of her teaching, it is clear that her authenticity guides others in their journey.’ Kelly Burdett
ABOUT THE COURSE: This four unit course will start with Anatomy & Physiology e-learning as part of your home-study hours (see sample e-learning, bottom of this page). The practical course dates will then reinforce the knowledge gained about the anatomy and physiology and integrate it with real life application to teaching the hatha yoga postures. Within a few months you will be looking at how to create lesson plans so that you can practice-teach yoga to your colleagues for formative assessment.
You will become knowledgeable about the legal and professional responsibilities of teaching yoga and create a marketing plan for your upcoming courses for friends, family and members of the public. You will also be studying the pranic system and developing pranayama, mudra, bandha, mantra and meditation skills while also learning about the history and philosophy of yoga.
In the final unit you will be setting up a course of yoga classes that you teach in the workplace – either online on at an in-person venue. One of these lessons will be observed by a Mindbody Wellness assessor for your final summative assessment which aims to to confirm that you do indeed have the professional competence to be a yoga teacher that has met the occupational standards.
PREREQUISITES: Ideally, you will have been practising yoga for at least 1-2 years. It is expected that you will have Level 2 Maths and English or equivalent. You must have access to a computer device with a webcam (desktop, laptop or tablet) for the coursework and Zoom sessions.
For a course overview, costs, further information, please contact office@mindbodywellness.org.uk
