The site is the main resource site for British Wheel of Yoga Teachers in the Eastern Region.

This web site also lists over 600 yoga classes in: Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, East London, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.

We also list classes in specialised areas; i.e., Yoga and Pregnancy, Working with Children, Yoga Therapy, Special needs, etc. If you have any difficulty in finding a suitable class you can contact your county representative.

Details of courses and events including those in neighbouring regions are listed on the Events page.

Local Events, seminars, etc, run by the British Wheel of Yoga are listed on our  Events page. You will also find details regarding BWY Teacher Training on this site. Dates of Training Courses can be found on the Events Page. Additional information can be obtained from your county representative see the contacts page for details.

If you find any problems with pages or links on the site, or have suggestions for improvement please advise Web Admin

Book Review – BMA Guide to Back Care, DK Publishing

With 4 out of 5 people experiencing back pain at some point in their life and with the growing issues brought on by poor posture and inadequate attention to working practices it is not surprising that we see an increasing number of students in or classes with back issues. The Guardian newspaper recently reported on a study that seems to reinforce what we already know as yoga teachers, that in some cases Yoga can be better for backs than conventional treatments.

The British Medical Association has recently published an excellent book that describes many back issues has some great diagrams and flow charts to help sufferers understand what might be causing their problems and it’s full of practical information with clear anatomical images of various neck and spinal conditions such as arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, stenosis, facet joint strain and sacro iliac dysfunction amongst others. There are also many pages of exercises to help specific conditions many borrowed from regular sports training, pilates and yoga.

It’s published by Dorling Kindersley and up to their normal high standards. It is available from Amazon for just under £10. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Bob Brace

Feedback on the new web site

“Well done on creating a much more user friendly site. I have just been on and made a few slight changes to my classes something I could not have done previously.”

“Thank you… lovely website XX”


“Thanks for your message. I must say the new website is great, much more modern and easier to use, never did get on well putting my classes up on previous site. The site will make it much easier for teachers and students alike.”

Welcome!

Welcome to our new web site! We are pleased to launch our new site which should make it easier for you to find out what’s happening in the region and give you a much easier way to find a yoga class. Please explore and let us have your feedback. We hope you find the new site easy to use.

Kari Knight
Regional Officer

About Yoga

“The primary aim of yoga is to restore the mind to simplicity and peace, to free it from confusion and distress. This sense of calm comes from the practice of asanas (postures) and pranayama (breathing). Unlike other forms of exercise which strain muscles and bones, yoga gently rejuvenates the body. By restoring the body, yoga frees the mind from the negative feelings caused by the fast pace of modern life. The practice of yoga fills up the reservoirs of hope and optimism within you.”  B.K.S. Iyengar