BWYQ
Level 3
QN: 610/3869/6
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BWYQ Level 3 Technical Specialist in Teaching Yoga (Certificate)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by BWYQ. Classified as a Technical Occupation Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 175 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
BWYQ
Syllabus Units
4 Units
Guided Hours
175 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
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Unit 1: Your responsibilities as a yoga teacher
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Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Identify ethical and legal requirements relevant for teaching yoga.1.2 Explain how to manage risk when teaching yoga.1.3 Understand how to act professionally when teaching yoga.
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Unit 2: Applied anatomy and physiology
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Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the role of posture and core stability in yoga.2.2 Relate the structure and function of the cardiorespiratory system to yoga.2.3 Relate the structure and function of the endocrine system to yoga.2.4 Relate the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system to yoga.2.5 Relate the structure and function of the nervous system to yoga.2.6 Understand the classification and functions of energy systems.2.7 Understand the impact of exercise as it relates to yoga.
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Unit 3: Preparing to teach yoga.
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Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the philosophical and historical context of yoga.3.2 Understand the role of asana within yoga.3.3 Understand the role of prana and pranayama within yoga.3.4 Understand the role of meditation within yoga.3.5 Understand the role of kriya within yoga.3.6 Understand the role of mudra and bandha within yoga3.7 Understand the role of mantra within yoga.
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Unit 4: Planning and Teaching Yoga
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Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Adapt yoga to meet the needs of students.4.2 Plan for and teach yoga safely and effectively.4.3 Reflect on your planning and teaching.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/3869/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- BWYQ
- Qualification Type
- Technical Occupation Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2025