British Wheel of Yoga and The Institute of Yoga Sports Science® Collaborate to Present Yoga for Sport Workshop
LONDON, UK – The British Wheel of Yoga (BWY), in collaboration with The Institute of Yoga Sports Science® (YSS), is pleased to announce an upcoming online workshop titled, Yoga for Sport: The Game Changers Workshop. The workshop will take place on Saturday, 10 August, from 3-6pm and will feature Olympic silver medallist, BBC sports commentator, and yoga teacher, Leon Taylor.
The workshop is perfectly timed to coincide with a summer of high-profile sports events and is open to all yoga enthusiasts, yoga teachers, and sportspeople. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from Leon Taylor as he explores five game-changing ways yoga can unlock athletic performance. This will include discovering the five key components of sport-specific yoga sequencing, learning how to tailor classes to meet the unique needs of athletes, and exploring evidence-based methods to minimize injury and maximize performance.
BWY members will also receive one point per hour for their participation in the workshop.
In addition to the live workshop, attendees will also gain exclusive access to an “online classroom” filled with valuable resources, including a workbook, a live Q&A session, pre-recorded content with Leon Taylor, and a recording of the workshop for a month.
Peter Tydlesley, CEO of BWY, expressed his excitement about the collaboration, stating, “This collaboration broadens our offerings and strengthens our relationship with the Association of Colleges (AOC) Sport, who are looking to offer this as an enrichment tool in colleges. By integrating yoga into sport, we are fostering a holistic approach to athletic training that benefits both the yoga and sports communities.”
Founder of YSS®, Hayley Winter, added, “This workshop bridges the gap between yoga and sports, offering practical tools and insights that empower athletes to fully harness the potential of yoga. It’s about combining the ancient wisdom of yoga with modern sports science to create a powerful, winning combination.”
Earlybird tickets for the workshop are available at £50 using the discount code BWYSPORT24 until Friday, 26 July. After this date, the price will increase to £70. Tickets can be booked directly on the YSS website.
The British Wheel of Yoga (BWY) is committed to sharing yoga’s transformative power and rich heritage through events and education. As a registered charity since 1965 and recognized as the National Governing Body for Yoga by Sport England and Sport Wales, BWY serves over 5000 members and is supported by a 100-strong local volunteer network and a small central team.
The Institute of Yoga Sports Science® (YSS) bridges the gap between yoga and sport, empowering professionals to teach sport-specific yoga to athletes of all abilities. Their approach is grounded in biomechanical principles, enabling creative and experimental yoga sequencing that adapts to any setting. YSS has been conducting research for over a decade, demonstrating that yoga enhances athletic performance and supports injury prevention.
For media inquiries, please contact Natalie Lyndon, BWY PR & Communications Officer, at communications@bwy.org.uk or 07843 389985.
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