Welcome to BCYT

What is Yoga Therapy?

Some definitions

" Yoga has many aspects but, in essence, it aims to help a student reach his/her full potential and blossom as a human being. It has many tools including posture work, breathing, relaxation techniques and meditation. 

Yoga Therapy occurs when a Yoga Therapist works with a student or group of students, with the primary aim of addressing a health issue, be it physical, mental or emotional, specific to the issues and needs of that student or group.

A therapist will work with students, choosing the appropriate techniques for them and encouraging them to establish a personal practice embracing these.  This enables the student to be more autonomous, practising in theri own time and space, fully participating in their journey to well being. "                                                                                         [Gill Lloyd]

" Yoga Therapy is first and foremost Yoga - a long established holistic discipline that acknowledges the multi dimensional nature of the human being.

A Yoga therapist is a well trained and experienced teacher with substantial additional training in therapeutic applications and other supporting skills."                            [International Journal of Yoga Therapy]

 

What do we stand for?

The International Association for Yoga Therapy says:

” Yoga is fundamentally a spiritual discipline and a liberation philosophy, hence our insistence that Yoga therapists be Yoga teachers first. Still, yoga-cikitsa (Yoga therapy) has long been a part of the Yoga tradition.  Intelligent practice will provide many wellness and therapeutic benefits regardless of a student's interest in the classical foundations of Yoga”

The BCYT stands for

Professional Training which recognises the need for good, safe practice, setting and meeting National Occupational Standards.

A Responsibilty to the Public to provide a quality service. This will mean that our members are engaged in their ongoing professional development, are insured appropriately and work within a set ‘Code of Conduct’.

Professional Support from Regulatory Body in legal disputes.

Developing Public Confidence in Complementary Health Services.

Interested in joining BCYT?

Contact Louise Cartledge
Membership Officer at:
louise.cartledge@btinternet.com
 
Last Update: 2.1.2009.

 

 

 

Next Council Meeting [Please note time change]

2.00pm Wednesday 7th January, 2009
to be held at The Yoga Therapy Centre, Pentonville Road, London N1 9HS
Details and map at www.yogatherapy.org

 

 

Benefits for Members   

As we move forward, the benefits of being part of the organisation increase

• We have an opportunity to unite in one voice.

• The practitioner can be assured that they are working to a safe and acceptable standard.

• We are able to work alongside like minded individuals, towards establishing safe working practices.

• To safeguard your interests as a Yoga teacher in the regulatory process.

• We will be able to use Federal logo on advertising (once established).

• We have the security of knowing robust grievance and disciplinary procedures are in place.

BCYT cares about Yoga in all its many forms.

BCYT is currently working with The Princes Foundation for Integrated Health alongside 11 other Complementary Health Professions to form a Federal Regulatory body for Complementary Health Care. The process of regulation is one of consultation with all interested parties, organisations, trainers, students, and the general public taking part.

If you care about the future of Yoga Therapy.

If you care about training standards.

If you care about the availability of good, well trained professional Yoga therapists.

If you care about Registration and all of the above, Contact us, application forms are now available.

We look forward to hearing from you.

 

BCYT - " the professional approach

to Yoga Training & Practice ... "

 

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