SOAS, or the School of Oriental and African Studies, specialises in the study of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. It is part of the University of London and is known for its expertise in the field of yoga studies.
It hosts lectures, summer schools and workshops that delve into the rich history, practice and philosophy of yoga and it now has a new educational platform where BWY members can get exclusive discounts on its short online yoga courses – click here to access BWY Member Discounts.
St James Sanskrit classes are held weekly online during school term-time. They start with reading and writing the alphabet and an introduction to sentence structure. Each class begins and ends with chanting sānti mantras or verses from the Bhagavad Gītā which comprise set texts in the Cambridge IGCSE syllabus.
The primary focus of the course is the spiritual, philosophical and cultural literature from the syllabus. Supportive of that is teaching the vocabulary and grammar needed to understand and work with the texts. Care is also given to correct pronunciation.
Follow-up homework is given each week, and regular practice is encouraged.
Free videos and extra resources are provided as support, along with class recordings.
Participants who complete a full two-year course will be at a stage suitable for entry to the IGCSE level assessment.
Course availability varies – click the button to see details of the latest two-term Foundation course for adults.
Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Friends programme is the biggest ever initiative to change people’s perceptions of dementia. It aims to transform the way the nation thinks, acts and talks about the condition.
Whether you attend a face-to-face information session or watch the online video, Dementia Friends is about learning more about dementia and the small ways you can help. From telling friends about the Dementia Friends programme to visiting someone you know living with dementia, every action counts.
For educational videos about Dementia click here and use the code BWY123
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