BWY Teams Up with AoC Sport to Bring Yoga to Colleges
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The British Wheel of Yoga (BWY) has announced its partnership with AoC Sport, an organisation dedicated to advancing sport and physical activity in further education establishments. This collaboration aims to integrate yoga into the extra-curricular enrichment programmes offered in over 200 colleges across England and Wales.
AoC Sport’s student leadership initiative empowers college ambassadors to champion wellbeing and physical activity through the creation of tailored activity programmes. Through this partnership, British Wheel of Yoga teachers will have the opportunity to share their expertise and passion for yoga with college students.
With stress continuing to be a prevalent concern among college students, particularly due to academic and financial pressures, BWY believes that yoga can serve as a valuable tool for building resilience and improving overall health and wellbeing.
Di O Reilly, Chair of BWY said: “We recognise the challenges that college students face, and we are committed to providing them with the tools they need to thrive. By integrating yoga into college life, we hope to empower students to manage stress, improve mental health, and unleash their full potential.”
Sam Strickson, Partnerships and Programmes Development Officer at AoC Sport said: “We are thrilled to be partnering with the British Wheel of Yoga. Their dedication to promoting a greater understanding of yoga aligns perfectly with our mission to enhance physical activity and wellbeing in education. We recognise the physical and mental benefits that yoga can have and we are excited to see how we can help provide colleges with the tools to put on more sessions for their students and develop the future yoga workforce.”
About AoC Sport
AoC Sport is the membership organisation for colleges, leading the development of sport and physical activity in 16+ education. We believe that sport and physical activity are essential components of college life, giving students significant advantages in education, employment and health. Our vision is for every college student to participate regularly in sport or physical activity. Our purpose is to promote, support and deliver college sport and physical activity. For more information: About AoC Sport | Association of Colleges
About BWY
The British Wheel of Yoga (BWY) is committed to sharing yoga’s transformative power and rich heritage through events and education. Guided by yoga’s principles and traditions, BWY’s mission is to enrich lives through yoga, increasing accessibility and inclusivity. Established as a registered charity in 1965 and recognised as the National Governing Body for Yoga by Sport England and Sport Wales, BWY serves more than 5000 members and is supported by a 100-strong local volunteer network and a small central team.
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