BWY and YSS Collaborate to Present Yoga for Sport Workshop
London, UK – The British Wheel of Yoga (BWY) has announced a collaboration with Hayley Winter, founder of The Institute of Yoga Sports Science®(YSS), to present an online workshop titled, “Yoga for Sport: The Game Changers Workshop,” on Saturday 10 August from 3-6pm.
The workshop, timed to run alongside a summer of high-profile sports events, will feature Olympic silver medallist, BBC sports commentator, and yoga teacher, Leon Taylor. Taylor will explore five game-changing ways in which yoga can unlock athletic performance.
This workshop is open to all yoga enthusiasts, yoga teachers, and sportspeople. BWY members will also earn one point per hour for their participation.
Attendees will have exclusive access to an “online classroom” starting Friday 26 July, where they will find valuable resources such as a workbook, a live Q&A session, pre-recorded content with Leon Taylor, and a recording of the workshop, which will be available for a month.
Peter Tydlesley, CEO of BWY, expressed his excitement about the collaboration, stating, “This partnership expands 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 sports, we are promoting 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 discount code BWYSPORT24 until Friday 26 July. After this date, tickets will be priced at £70. Interested individuals can book directly on the YSS website here: https://instituteofyogasportscience.mykajabi.com/yoga-for-sport-the-game-changers
About BWY
The British Wheel of Yoga (BWY) is a registered charity committed to sharing yoga’s transformative power and rich heritage through events and education. BWY’s mission is to enrich lives through yoga, with a focus on increasing accessibility and inclusivity. Recognized as the National Governing Body for Yoga by Sport England and Sport Wales, BWY has over 5000 members and is supported by a 100-strong local volunteer network and a small central team.
About YSS®
The Institute of Yoga Sports Science® bridges the gap between yoga and sports, empowering professionals to teach sport-specific yoga to athletes of all abilities, from elite professionals to everyday individuals. Their approach is grounded in biomechanical principles, enabling creative and experimental yoga sequencing that can be adapted to any setting. For over a decade, their Advanced Yoga Sports Coaches™ have demonstrated through research that yoga enhances athletic performance and supports injury prevention, making their methodology a proven, scientifically-based link in athletic training.
Media Inquiries
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