The British Wheel of Yoga Limited
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The BWY is a membership based yoga organisation and organised into twelve regions. At the 31 October 2015 there were over 7200 subscribing members.BWY develops and delivers a portfolio of courses for class based and distance learning students.The BWY accredits 9 other yoga teacher training organisations and 3 Approved Yoga Centres.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The British Wheel of Yoga Limited has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
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Trustpilot
This organisation purports to regulate yoga teachers in the UK, safeguarding the public from yoga teachers who treat people unfairly or unethically. However, when I complained to them about one of their members withholding a refund from me, they did nothing, effectively colluding with the member in question. [They're support of this member is further confirmed by their complaint to Trustpilot to have her name removed from this review]The situation involved an instructor (initials L.C. based in Polegate, Sussex at the time). I signed up for a one year course with her and paid her the full course fees in advance. I was then diagnosed with a chronic disabling illness just prior to the course and could not take part as it would have made me more ill to do so. This Sussex instructor who also works online via the Ekhart yoga website suggested I could 'come along to the classes and just watch'! I told her my doctor had recommended complete bed rest and in any case going to a yoga training course to just watch would be like going to a swimming instructor class just to sit by the side of the pool. It was a ridiculous suggestion. Retrospectively, it's obvious that this was her attempt to avoid giving me a refund.I asked for my money back (nearly four hundred pounds) and I was told 'no, you're not getting a refund'. I complained to the British Wheel of Yoga who then told me that the 'teacher' refused to give the refund and that there was nothing they could do to compel her to do so..The moral of the story is think twice about getting involved with the BWY and some of its member instructors. They don't offer the public the protection that membership suggests. Their members may come across as full of light and yogic wisdom and serenity, but for some of its members at least, it is very often just a stereotype being acted out in order to court the admiration of students looking for a guru. When it comes to money and what they themselves are after, you'll see their true colours com
Trustpilot
I just read your review and it disgusts me. Trying to remain balanced in my opinion, from a business perspective I can understand they must have terms and conditions to not return a refund. Now, if you have a valid reason and a doctors note (plain and simply, if it is obvious to them) that you are unwell/ have a medical reason to be excused then YES they should give you a refund.I am a hindu and yoga philosophy has been intilled in my from youth. However, you don't have to be a yogi to work that one out. Although you would expect a yogi (more that anyone else) to respect that/ be a bit softer to that. Yoga is a way of life, a science and a through training the body you train your mind and ultimately giving way to heightened awareness and conscience. You literally get to read through people the more you practice and gain a sharper 6th sense if you like. If that is how your instinct guided you then you were most like correct in your judgement. It saddens me, I have seen this before too, that an institution that represents an ANCIENT system that was not OWNED but somehow people in the west now think they OWN it have those feelings. Let it go - it is one person saying they have an illness - just give them there money back and good karma will take care of the rest! Obviously, it is easy for me to say that, but you need to be sure you gave a doctors note etc or dealt with it in a way that ticked boxes for a refund. It sounds sad though to hear that you experienced that. I'm sorry.
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I am a person who has been practicing yoga for many years. In my thirties I trained with BWY and the training was good then. I could not complete it for personal reasons. Now in my 50’s I am retraining and having had experience with the ‘get qualified in three weeks’ type of course have to say that the BWY diploma 4 course is a fantastic way to become a teacher. I have been supported with my relearning , met some wonderful committed people who believe in safety first and realise that teaching yoga to others is being trusted with their health and well being. It is a long course and requires commitment to the work but now in my second year I am so glad I came back to them. Yoga was my first love and thanks to BWY it will be my last.I am very sorry for lady who had such trouble below but clearly not all experiences with the BWY are like this. All the diploma tutors are individuals and mine has been great.
Trustpilot
I too am only writing this review to give my own experience of BWY.I'm not a teacher or a trainee, just someone that has practiced yoga under BWY teachers for 50 years and been a member of BWY for the past 6 years, during which time I completed Foundation 1 with the Wheel.I found my own BWY guides and teachers to be beyond reproach, and always acting and teaching fully within the guidelines. If it hadn't been for them, I wouldn't be the person I am today and, with their assistance, I continue to evolve.I am personally grateful to the Wheel and feel sorry for anyone, like the first poster, that had an unhappy experience. I just wanted to describe my own experiences.
Trustpilot
I have been a member of BWY for 20 years and have enjoyed a wide range of events from teachers of many different schools of yoga. The community offered by the regional events have lead to life-long friends in yoga and life.
Trustpilot
Fantastic trsining
Trustpilot
I did the BWY TT course in the 80's when it was good and humble and was about TRUE Yoga not £££££, red tape and an encyclopedia of rules and regulations! Isn't it interesting that some of the greatest Yogis didn't do Yoga courses and didn't need insurance or to be verified by a 'governing body' who have somehow become the 'trusted voice' of Yoga without being put to a vote. The BWY have since allied themselves with other 'governing bodies' and made it very difficult for yoga teachers to work in the UK without their own certification - funny that! If the BWY really followed the prinicples of Yoga, they would understand the karmic implications of the laws of attraction and how this plays an intrinsic role in students and teachers choosing each other and the lessons contained therein; but instead we have this abomination of Yoga which is very similar to a form of spiritual fascism. I think the true spiritual masters definitely would not subscribe!
Trustpilot
I did my BWY Diploma teacher training from 2001-2005 with the late Liz Parker. We were taught to be compassionate and caring, as well as totally respectful and safe.I'm not a member at the moment, because I struggled with the turmoil that happened a few years ago, I personally didn't think that it was very yogic and I chose to step away.I've always wanted to do the best for my students and continue to teach a couple of classes.At the time I believe the standard of teaching was above and beyond excellent. I'm not able to comment about this now.I do think it's a shame that a few people's poor experiences have been so badly portrayed here.I lost my daughter 2 months before I was due to qualify and the BWY were very supportive and my fellow teachers helped me hugely.It saddens me to hear negative feedback about the Wheel.Love and light to you all 🙏🙏🙏
Trustpilot
Outdated teacher training curriculum with poor support and an almost non existent ability to provide feedback despite them being happy to take your money in a sizeable deposit.
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Frequently asked questions about The British Wheel of Yoga Limited
The British Wheel of Yoga Limited is a registered education nonprofit based in Sleaford, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £566K in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 9 community reviews with an average rating of 3.2/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 3.0/5 based on 9 reviews.
Based on official filings, The British Wheel of Yoga Limited has £566K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 98% for education charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The BWY is a membership based yoga organisation and organised into twelve regions. At the 31 October 2015 there were over 7200 subscribing members.BWY develops and delivers a portfolio of courses for class based and distance learning students.The BWY accredits 9 other yoga teacher training organisations and 3 Approved Yoga Centres. The British Wheel of Yoga Limited is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2010.
The British Wheel of Yoga Limited is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability.
The British Wheel of Yoga Limited's registered charity number is 1136674. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The British Wheel of Yoga Limited is located in Sleaford, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.
The British Wheel of Yoga Limited is based in Sleaford in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about The British Wheel of Yoga Limited
- What is The British Wheel of Yoga Limited?
- The British Wheel of Yoga Limited is a education charitable company based in Sleaford, United Kingdom. The BWY is a membership based yoga organisation and organised into twelve regions. At the 31 October 2015 there were over 7200 subscribing members.BWY develops and delivers a portfolio of courses for class based and distance learning students.The BWY accredits 9 other yoga teacher training organisations and 3 Approved Yoga Centres.
- When was The British Wheel of Yoga Limited founded?
- The British Wheel of Yoga Limited was founded in 2010.
- Where is The British Wheel of Yoga Limited located?
- Headquartered in Sleaford, England, United Kingdom.
- What is The British Wheel of Yoga Limited's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is £566,009. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The British Wheel of Yoga Limited trustworthy?
- The British Wheel of Yoga Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is The British Wheel of Yoga Limited's website?
- https://www.bwy.org.uk
- Are donations to The British Wheel of Yoga Limited tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.