Brighton Yoga Foundation Wins Mental Health and Wellbeing Award at Community Sport and Recreation Awards 2024
The British Wheel of Yoga (BWY) is proud to announce that Brighton Yoga Foundation (BYF) has won first place in the Mental Health and Wellbeing Award at the Community Sport and Recreation Awards 2024. The awards, hosted by the Sport and Recreation Alliance under the patronage of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, honor the contributions of clubs, organizations, and individuals who positively impact communities through sports and physical activity.
BYF, founded by Davy Jones, was also awarded the BWY Community Champion Award 2023 for their dedication to promoting the practice of yoga and making it accessible to all. The BWY nominated BYF for their outstanding work in supporting over 2000 individuals last year alone through yoga programs in diverse settings such as mental health hospitals and prisons.
Diana O’Reilly, Chair of the BWY, expressed her delight at BYF’s win, stating, “This award not only recognizes their outstanding efforts but also highlights how yoga can truly promote health and wellbeing within our communities.”
Jones, founder of BYF, said, “Brighton Yoga Foundation is thrilled to receive this prestigious award from the Sport and Recreation Alliance and we are grateful to the BWY for nominating us. This recognition not only acknowledges our dedication to community outreach but also acts as a catalyst to get further support to sustain and expand our work.”
To see the winning entry, please click here: BYF – Promo Film D3.mov – Google Drive.
The BWY is a committed organization that strives to promote a greater understanding of yoga and its safe practice through experience, education, study, and training. With over 5000 members across the UK, the BWY is a leader in developing high-quality yoga teacher training and champions yoga through events and festivals throughout the country. Established in 1965, the BWY is recognized by Sport England and Sport Wales as the National Governing Body for Yoga. For more information, please visit: https://www.bwy.org.uk/about-bwy/about-us/.
Brighton Yoga Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Brighton, UK, dedicated to making yoga accessible to all. They offer yoga community outreach activities throughout the year, providing free or subsidized classes to underserved populations. Their initiatives reach diverse settings, including schools, hospitals, and prisons, fostering physical and mental health for people of all backgrounds. For more information, please visit: https://www.brightonyogafoundation.org/about-brighton-yoga-foundation/.
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