The British Wheel of Yoga (BWY) is set to showcase the diverse styles of yoga through nine teacher-led sessions at the upcoming Om Yoga Show at Alexandra Palace. The show will take place from Friday 18 October to Sunday 20 October 2024.
Located at the BWY Open Stage, which is adjacent to stand S9, visitors can participate in a variety of sessions, including chair yoga, yoga for pain relief, and partner yoga. These sessions are designed for all levels, highlighting BWY’s commitment to making yoga accessible to everyone. The full line-up for the sessions is listed below.
In addition to the sessions, BWY will also be showcasing their Yoga in Action campaign, which aims to take yoga beyond the mat and into communities to drive meaningful change. As part of this initiative, BWY will be hosting their first yoga summit in November, in partnership with SOAS University of London. This event will mark the start of their 60th anniversary year and will focus on the power of yoga to create social impact in various settings, such as the NHS and prisons.
Diana O’Reilly, BWY Chair, stated, “At BWY, our mission is to make the transformative power of yoga accessible to everyone. The Om Yoga Show is the perfect platform to showcase our diverse styles and highlight our Yoga in Action campaign, which encourages the integration of yoga’s values into daily life. Our goal is to empower individuals to create positive change in themselves and their communities.”
The line-up for the Om Show sessions is as follows:
Friday:
11.45am-12.15pm – Angela Brier-Stephenson: Mindful Yoga with a Chair
2-2.30 pm – Kate Holly: Release, Relax and Revive!
4.15-4.45pm – Susan Smith: East meets East with a Marriage of Yoga and Qi Gong
Saturday:
12.15-12.45pm – Debbie Howdle: Uplifting Partner Yoga
1.45-2.15pm – Jyoti Jo Manuel: Yoga as a Therapeutic Tool for Special Needs
Nahdeannah Francis-Pennant: Airflow for Freedom and Joy
Sunday:
11.15-11.45am – Irina Yordanova: Ayurveda in Asana Practice with Irina Yordanova
12.45-1.15pm – Dora Kisyakova: Pain Relief
3-3.30pm – Sharon Ramdassingh-Dow: Finding Stillness – Meditation & Chanting
BWY is committed to sharing the transformative power and rich heritage of yoga through various events and education. Guided by yoga’s principles and traditions, their mission is to enrich lives through yoga, promoting accessibility and inclusivity. Established as a registered charity in 1965, BWY is recognized as the National Governing Body for Yoga by Sport England and Sport Wales. With over 5000 members, they are supported by a network of 100 local volunteers and a small central team.
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