British Wheel of Yoga Wins National Award for Mental Health and Wellbeing
London, UK – The British Wheel of Yoga (BWY) is proud to announce their recent nomination for a prestigious national award has been declared the winner. Brighton Yoga Foundation (BYF), whose founder Davy Jones was awarded the BWY Community Champion Award in 2023, has won the Mental Health and Wellbeing Award at the 2024 Community Sport and Recreation Awards.
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.
BWY nominated BYF for their outstanding work in supporting over 2000 individuals last year alone through yoga programs in diverse settings including mental health hospitals and prisons.
“We are delighted to see Brighton Yoga Foundation receive the Mental Health and Wellbeing Award,” said Diana O’Reilly, Chair of the BWY. “This award not only recognizes their exceptional efforts, but also highlights how yoga can truly promote health and wellbeing within our communities.”
Founder of Brighton Yoga Foundation, Davy Jones, expressed his gratitude for the recognition. “Brighton Yoga Foundation is thrilled to receive this prestigious award from the Sport and Recreation Alliance and grateful to the BWY for nominating us. This recognition not only acknowledges our dedication to community outreach, but also acts as a catalyst to gain further support to sustain and expand our work.”
The winning entry, a promotional film, can be viewed here: BYF – Promo Film D3.mov – Google Drive.
About BWY
The British Wheel of Yoga is committed to promoting a greater understanding of yoga and its safe practice through experience, education, study, and training. With over 5000 members across the UK, BWY is a leader in developing high-quality yoga teacher training and champions yoga through events and festivals across the UK. As a registered charity established in 1965, BWY is recognized as the National Governing Body for Yoga by Sport England and Sport Wales. For more information, visit https://www.bwy.org.uk/about-bwy/about-us/.
About Brighton Yoga Foundation
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, visit https://www.brightonyogafoundation.org/about-brighton-yoga-foundation/.
Media Contact:
Natalie Lyndon
PR & Communications Officer, BWY
E: communications@bwy.org.uk
T: 07843 389985
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