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Beginners

Beginners classes are suitable for people who are new or fairly new to yoga, or are returning after a break, or just prefer to work at a gentler pace. You are welcome to come to a beginners class however long you have been practising yoga, regardless of your experience.

Children 10-16

Children really enjoy doing yoga and it’s a lovely discipline to learn when young. It is taught in a different way from adult yoga, so we run 6-week courses after school for 2 different age groups (7-12s and 10-16s). After the age of 14, teenagers are welcome to come with their parents to adult classes, but they may prefer to continue coming to children’s classes up until they are 16.

Children 7 to 12

Children really enjoy doing yoga and it’s a lovely discipline to learn when young. It is taught in a different way from adult yoga, so we run 6-week courses after school for 2 different age groups (7-12s and 10-16s). After the age of 14, teenagers are welcome to come with their parents to adult classes, but they may prefer to continue coming to children’s classes up until they are 16.

Foundation

A 6-week course for complete beginners or people wanting to revisit the basics. The courses are designed to introduce you to the fundamental poses and principles of yoga practice. Courses start regularly throughout the year and must be pre-booked. Classes are one hour. If you want to start classes before the next course begins, you can come to beginners classes in the meantime.

General

General classes are suitable for students with all levels of experience and ability. Beginners are welcome, however they will not have the same level of instruction as in a beginners class and may be given alternative ways of doing certain poses.

Intermediate 1

Intermediate classes are aimed at more experienced students who have attended regular classes for more than 2 years. Poses are more demanding and the instructions given assume a certain level of understanding and maturity of practice. Students attending Intermediate 1 classes will normally be expected to be able to maintain a stable headstand (Sirsasana) and shoulder balance (Sarvangasana).

Intermediate 2

Intermediate classes are aimed at more experienced students who have attended regular classes for more than 2 years. Poses are more demanding and the instructions given assume a certain level of understanding and maturity of practice. Students attending Intermediate 1 classes will normally be expected to be able to maintain a stable headstand (Sirsasana) and shoulder balance (Sarvangasana). Students attending Intermediate 2 classes will normally be expected to be able to maintain a stable headstand (Sirsasana) for 5 minutes and shoulder balance (Sarvangasana) for 8 minutes. They will have attended regular Iyengar classes before progressing to this level of class.

Pranayama

1st Friday of the month, 8.30-9.30am: next class November 4th. Not suitable for complete beginners. Please email us to get information on upcoming dates and teachers.

Pregnancy

The pregnancy class is suitable for women who are at least 13 weeks pregnant. Classes are suitable for beginners or those already practising; if you haven’t done yoga before we recommend you talk to your doctor first. Yoga students in other classes who become pregnant can usually continue to attend their normal class well into pregnancy but should talk to their teacher and also consult their doctor.

Pregnancy plus

This class is suitable for women who are planning a pregnancy, are more than 13 weeks pregnant, have recently given birth, or simply want to attend a nurturing class. Classes are suitable for beginners or those already practising; if you haven’t done yoga before we recommend you talk to your doctor first. Partners/friends are welcome to attend the class.

Yoga Study

This is an informal discussion and study group run by teachers at Yogawest and open to all to talk, study and share on topics related to the history and philosophy of yoga. The next date is October 21st. At this meeting we will discuss how frequently to have the meetings (probably either monthly or bi-monthly). Cost: free attendance to those with a current Yogawest card, £5 without. Small charge for refreshments and photocopies (if no books available for the topic). Registration: please register in advance by email – we will add you to the list and let you know what preparation to make for the next meeting. Possible Upcoming Dates (to be confirmed at end October): Nov 18th, Dec 16th, Jan 20th, Feb 17th, Mar 16th, Apr 20th, May 18th, Jun 15th, July 20th, no group in August.

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