About

Yoga Scotland aims:

to embrace yoga’s roots by honouring the philosophy of yoga: an inclusive practice of equality and equity for all
to promote the safe practice of yoga in Scotland through trained, experienced and qualified teachers
to help and guide each yoga student to gain a greater knowledge and understanding of all aspects of yoga, through study and practice as well as providing access to education and training
to provide opportunities for the general public to find out more about yoga
to maintain and improve the standards of yoga teaching and to organise teacher education
to provide ongoing training for existing yoga teachers
to co-operate with and support other organisations (national and international) with similar objectives.

Volunteer

Yoga Scotland is a registered charity with The Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator, OSCR. We employ tutors to deliver our courses and administrative staff to help run the organisation. The elected Board of Trustees, all volunteers, manage and guide the work of the organisation in accordance with our constitution.

Practice Karma Yoga as a Yoga Scotland Trustee

The Board of Trustees offer a diverse skill-set, knowledge and experience that contribute to Yoga Scotland’s future growth and development. If you have a skill that you would like to share with us i.e you have experience of fundraising or developing training then please do get in touch via our Contact page.

Trustees can claim travel expenses according to our guidelines, however your time and services are given freely.

Key People

Trustees

Kerry Cooper

Chairperson

Caroline Phipps-Urch

Vice Chairperson

Ronnie Connick

Treasurer

Ann Davies

Secretary

Isabel Marshall

Jacqui Tweddle

Ruth Plevin

Training Team Coordinator

Tutors

Rona Main

Foundation Course Tutor

Marjory Watt

Living Yoga Course Tutor

Jackie Le Brocq

Yogic Living and Teaching

Melanie Cook

Foundation Course Tutor

Yvonne Austen

Support Tutor

Lindsey Porter

Foundation Course Tutor

Susannah Dean

Teacher Training Tutor

Graham Burns

Philosophy Tutor

Andrea Duffin

Foundation Course Tutor

Judy Cameron

Teacher Training Tutor

Cathy Swan

Teacher Training Tutor Mentor

Support Collegues

Clare Hayward

Administration Co-ordinator

Catherine Mitchell

Administration Officer

Aileen Overend

Finance Officer

Insurance for Teachers

Insurance for Yoga Scotland teachers and student teachers is provided by Yoga-Link through DSC Insurance Service as part of the teaching membership package.

Insurance is offered to all teachers provided that they meet their CPD requirements each membership year.

New members wishing to take out insurance will need to complete an online scheme enquiry form/s to supply their details at https://wellbeinginsurance.co.uk/instructors-therapists-quote/ Please give your membership number in the ‘other information’ box provided to get the discount.

If you wish to renew and havn’t received an invitation or have any other questions about insurance, please get in touch at Wellbeing: nww@wellbeinginsurance.co.uk

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