Anthea is Head of YSS Academic Faculty and a senior tutor on the YSS team. She brings a wealth of expertise to the IST days, not only from her experience within YSS but also as a highly qualified BWY Yoga Teacher and a Sports/Remedial Massage Therapist.
Learn more about Anthea on her website .
The Institute of Yoga Sports Science® is a Recognised Yoga Centre with the British Wheel of Yoga (BWY). The British Wheel of Yoga was founded in1965 and is the National Governing Body for Yoga, awarded by Sport England. It is the largest yoga membership organization in the UK.
We support members of the BWY in our IST days and NEW specialist Module: The Science of Teaching Yoga to Athletes. Our content helps BWY yoga students and teachers bridge the gap between yoga and sport.
New IST Day: Teaching Yoga Classes for Athletes
We are offering this new addition to the In-Service Training days available through the British Wheel of Yoga. The IST day focuses on teaching techniques specifically to athletes attending yoga classes: Attendees will:
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Gain an understanding of the science of yoga in sport
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Explore key principles of sports-specific breathing, sport-specific movement, and sequencing
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Be introduced to the principles of teaching yoga to athletes and managing athletes in class
Testimonial
BWY Members Receive Sports-Specific Yoga IST Days
BWY IST Tutor
Additional IST Online Resource
BWY members will be given access to a unique online resource in advance of attending their IST day. We provide members with downloadable handouts, a comments area for Q&A's and all the information they need to help them make the most of their time with us.
The Institute of Yoga Sports Science® is a pioneer in the online yoga training sector. We have been supporting students online since 2009.
Scheduled IST Days in the UK
New IST days to be posted soon! ​
Host a BWY IST Day
"If you are looking for a world-class yoga education in how to teach yoga to athletes, then you will find it here with Hayley Winter and the team at the Institute of Yoga Sports Science."
If you are a Regional Officer, RTO or County Rep for the BWY and would like to run this day, please contact Anthea Sweet for availability.
If you are a BWY Teacher interested in attending this IST, please contact your Regional Training Officer.