Latest Regional News
Huddersfield New Yoga Centre Proposed
Conditional planning permission was granted in January to convert a disused fire station into a yoga studio. The 100 year old Marsden Fire Station, Manchester Road, Huddersfield has stood empty since 2005. Kirklees Council has approved plans to convert the building and build a two storey extension. The plans include provision for a cafe, yoga studio, a manager's flat and 24 parking spaces.
South Yorkshire New County Representative
Welcome to Gill Musson!
New Yoga Venue in York
A new studio has opened on Acomb Road, York. It has a large practice room and a smaller therapy room available for hire. You can find out more about classes there and the space available at www.yorkyogastudio.co.uk
Exercise in Care Homes Work
Yoga teachers needed for September 2012
Weekly group in Burley, Wharfedale, needs a replacement yoga teacher from September 2012.
‘Yoga in Retirement’ meets weekly on Tuesday mornings, term time only, from 10.30 am–12.00 noon. This enthusiastic group was established three years ago.
For more information about either vacancy, please contact
01943 874447.
Committee vacancies
Come and join our committee
You don't need to be a teacher to join us: any BWY member is welcome. As a committee member:
- You will benefit from the support of a friendly and enthusiastic committee
- You will receive travelling expenses and allowances
West Yorkshire County Rep
Give yourself the opportunity to choose the IST tutors for your region—and attend the class free of charge.
Congratulations...
to new teacher, Jane Wood, tutored by the Mandala Yoga Ashram.
Lynne Hick, Ann Logan and Kath Morgan-Thompson have completed the Living with Cancer module with Julie Friedeberger.
Pauline Coyle and Wendy Mustill qualified as Foundation Course Tutors at BWY Training Week.
Yorkshire Region First Aid
Carole Bates, our new First Aid Officer conducted a pilot Emergency First Aid day at our Regional Officer Janet Rhodes home studio in July.
It proved to be a very successful event and Carole has arranged similar events in the coming months. These events are open to anyone at a cost of £40.
Future dates:
Sept 3rd Hebden Bridge
Oct 15th Harrogate
Nov 26th Bramhope (Leeds)
For more information, contact .
Congratulations...
to newly-qualified teachers:
Ashley Wickard tutored by the Yoga Academy, Catherine Eastwood tutored by Felicity Leigh, Helen Roebuck tutored by Linda Morley and to Jane Clark who completed the Meditation Module with Maarten Vermaase.
Regional AGM and Yoga Day 2011
Our Regional AGM and Yoga Day at the jaw-dropping Cave Castle in East Yorkshire was, to our delight, universally well received.
Despite terrible February weather conditions all but a couple of attendees made it to the spectacular venue in time. Even the tutors, Zoë Knott and her husband Hugh Grainger, who had travelled a good distance to be there, made it well on time. read the full report »
Once ensconced in the plush, warm, carpeted meeting room the hard work began, the physically challenging asana was greeted with enthusiasm by all who attended. Zoë talked us through the asana whilst Hugh gave inspirational demonstrations; then we all attempted Hugh-like proficiency whilst he and Zoë circulated giving helpful adjustments, insightful comments and encouragment!
It seemed Zoë and Hugh enjoyed the day almost as much as we did. Afterwards, Zoë said “So pleased you enjoyed the day. We had a delightful time with everyone and were buzzing from the warmth and enthusiasm of the group by the end of the day.”
Attendees had very positive comments too—an almost perfect day!!
“I loved the day on Saturday and found it inspirational - and everybody was so nice. It was my first BWY day. I will be attending the day on Yoga and Sound on May 21st and the one in York on the 22nd - both booked. As you can see I really am enthused.”
“It was brilliant, thank you very much! Please do put me on your mailing list for other days. Cheers!”
“It was brilliant and I enjoyed every single minute. Everyone was welcoming, the tutors were amazing, it was well organised—everything was just great. I can't tell you how much I enjoyed it!”
If you attended and would like the handouts please email .
Oh yes, I almost forgot ... the AGM went very smoothly with a good exchange of thoughts and ideas. The coffee and raffle for three prizes of 'membership fee for one year' went down like a storm and got everyone in the meeting room on time and ready to do business. As ever, Judy Downie kept us all to time so that we didn't miss a minute of Yoga!
Yoga Teacher Needed...
Yoga teacher needed for long term maternity cover for established class/classes.
Starting late April/Early May 2011 (after Easter) probably until January 2012:
Class 1: Ashville Pre-Prep School, Yew Tree Lane, Harrogate
Mondays 7pm - 8.30pm, every Monday during school term time.
Starting 9th May:
Class size approximately 15 adult students, mixed ability.
Class 2: Harlow Hill Community Centre, Harlow Avenue, Harrogate
Tuesdays 7pm - 8.30pm, every Tuesday during school term time.
Starting 26th April
Class size maximum of 12 adults, mixed ability.
Both rooms to be hired privately by the teacher and all students class fees to be retained by the teacher. I am looking for someone to take over one or both classes. If you would like to ask any questions or find out more details please contact .
Regional First Aid Officer Appointed
Janet Rhodes writes...
I would like to give an official welcome to our new Regional First Aid Officer, Carol Bates who joined us for the first time at our meeting in January. I have already offered to host her first First Aid Training Day and I am looking forward to that in the summer. Carol will be offering First Aid training to both teaching and non-teaching BWY members, so if you feel that you can gather 12 people together and have a suitable venue, Carol will be delighted to hear from you - but give her a little time to settle in please :)
Congratulations...
to newly-qualified teachers - September 2010:
Russell Jackson tutored by Margaret Woodley
and
Jane Clark, Janet Cromack, Tracey Goodwill, Angela Lewis, Jenny Trickett and Fiona Womersley tutored by Carolyn Clarke
Sheila McKeever has completed the People Living with Cancer module with Julie Friedeberger