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Yoga Fellowship of Northern Ireland

yoga fellowship of northern ireland

5.0(3)

Co Tyrone

The Yoga Fellowship of Northern Ireland (YFNI) is an umbrella body for those interested in Yoga. We are an not-for-profit organisation, run by a committee of volunteers, to: promote Yoga and its benefits support our members provide Continuous Professional Development Committee members 2021-2022 Michael McCann (Chair) Frances Rutland (Secretary) Eileen Morgan (Treasurer) Maria McCarter (Membership secretary) Margaret O’Neill (Events coordinator) Bridget Hamill (PR) Amy Morgan (Safeguarding officer) Maura Parkhill – Honorary President. Our Recognition and Membership The Yoga Fellowship of NI is recognised by Sport NI as the lead body of Yoga in Northern Ireland. The Yoga Fellowship of NI itself is a member of the Yoga Federation of Ireland and The British Wheel of Yoga. Good Friends Moira Harper – Former Chair for eight years and President for three years Moira helped design a new curriculum, was a tutor and senior assessor for YFNI’s teacher training program, and currently is a board member of Yoga Therapy Ireland. She has a long term interest in promoting the link between yoga and mental health issues. Currently she sits on the Forensic Executive at the Royal College of Psychiatry in London. Liz Comerton – Founding member Liz is a relaxation, de-stressing and anger management consultant, who has taught on our training course for many years. ‘When we started the Yoga Fellowship, we tried to maintain links with the community and encouraged the spread of the benefits of yoga by our unique teacher training programmes which meet the needs of daily living. We brought many international teachers to teach and train us. This has given us a wide view of different aspects of yoga. So all who join us are very welcome and can expect an interesting and exciting experience.” Dr Samprasad Vinod – Yoga Consultant and Therapist, Maharishi Research Centre, Pune, India. “I have been associated with YFNI since 1997 when Liz Comerton arranged my first program in Belfast, after having attended my lectures during the 20th International Yoga Festival organised by Yoga for Health Foundation. I feel honoured and privileged to be associated with it ever since. I have seen it grow in leaps and bounds since its inception. I wish all the very best to the members of this wonderful organisation”. Lilias Folan – one of America’s most knowledgeable Yoga teachers

Manchester School Of Massage

manchester school of massage

4.9(14)

Manchester

HOLISTIC THERAPY COURSES AND TREATMENTS Manchester School of Massage has provided training in holistic therapy and alternative therapies since 1989. We offer holistic therapy courses and qualifications through the International Institute of Health and Holistic Therapies and International Institute of Sports Therapists, accredited by Vocational Training Charitable Trust. The group size is kept below ten in order to keep the course informal & friendly and ensure individual attention. We also offer holistic therapy treatments to the public by qualified staff at the Manchester Therapy Centre. We offer work experience to students who have qualified. LOCATION AND MAP The school is small and independent. It is centrally located with free car parking and easy access by bus or train. We are situated opposite the BUPA hospital in South Manchester near Chorlton. manchester school of massage location map for directions and a map of the area click here HOLISTIC THERAPY QUALIFICATIONS Our holistic therapy qualifications allow membership to professional bodies for insurance and licensing purposes. There is no danger of ending up with a worthless certificate from an ‘in school exam’ or through an independent examining body. Vocational Training Charitable Trust was the first awarding body in the country to offer holistic therapy qualifications. Previous students are now working in holistic therapy clinics, hospitals and self-employed from home. click here for extracts from student's letters FEDERATION OF HOLISTIC THERAPISTS The FHT offers membership and insurance for students and holistic therapists. It produces a bi-monthly magazine and is there to support and assist its therapist members. Federation of Holistic Therapists, 3rd. Floor, Eastleigh House, Upper Market Street. Eastleigh. SO50 9FD. Tel. 023 8048 8900 federation of holistic therapists to visit the FHT website click here to go to our resources page AWARDING BODY Vocational Training Charitable Trust (VTCT). This is the controlling body of the International Institute of Health & Holistic Therapies and International Institute of Sports Therapists. VTCT awards are operated under a rigorous procedure of assessment and verification in accordance with NVQ rules. International Institute of Health & Holistic Therapies was created to offer qualifications in Aromatherapy & Reflexology. It has now expanded into holistic massage and other areas of holistic therapy requiring international qualifications.