Category Archives: Avon Institute

Classes are still running online at Yogawest

Online classes

Our timetabled classes are running online until 17 June 2021. In-house classes restart on 18 June. STOP PRESS We hope to offer an online ‘extra’ class option over alongside our in-house classes: watch this space for details tbc.

Please book your online class as usual in your Yogawest account: you can use your existing packs or choose to pay the full or a reduced fee.

Thank you to the wonderful Yogawest teachers who have been looking after the Yogawest community online during the pandemic: we know how challenging it has been and are full of admiration of how you have all coped and adapted and blossomed in the virtual world. It is clear that we ALL want to get back to real life classes as soon as we can!

Cost of online classes

Many of our regulars have wanted to pay for their online classes at the full class fee during the pandemic which is very much appreciated, but we do recognise that not everyone can do that, so we offer an ‘Online Reduced Rate’ class pack giving (approximately) a third off most classes.

Online class reduced rate £10 Available for classes (up to 90mins) that are usually in the studio and are run online during lockdown.

Online 2-hr class reduced rate £15 Available for classes (up to 90mins) that are usually in the studio and are run online during lockdown.

Timetable and Booking

See the schedule of our classes here, click on a class to see full details and make a booking.

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FAQs (about online classes)

How do I book? Click on the class you want to attend on the Yogawest calendar, then follow the instructions.
How do I get into a Zoom class? You will receive a confirmation email when you book with a link to the class in your Yogawest account: click the orange ‘video stream button’ to access the class. (You can also just click on the class on the Yogawest calendar page and log into your account).
Do I need a Zoom account? No, if you don’t have one you can access the class  via your browser.
Cancellations If you cancel before 24 hours of the start of an online class, your account will be re-credited with one class for re-use within the validity of the pack purchased. No credit is given if cancelled within 24 hours of the start of class, but do please cancel your place in your Yogawest account so we know not to expect you. Changes to your booking must be made by you in your account, regrettably Yogawest cannot action these for you by phone or email.
Minimum Numbers If numbers are low, class may not be able to run, in which case you will receive an email to let you know and your account will be re-credited.
Cover The class teacher may change to another Iyengar-qualified teacher if cover is required.

Thank you to everyone for your continued support, we hope to see you back in the Yogawest building again before too long.

AIYI Devki Desai event CANCELLED

STOP PRESS

The Avon Institute are extremely disappointed to announce that Devki Desai is unable to make it to the UK this week, and accordingly they must cancel this Friday’s Yoga Day at Yogawest (4th May).

The AIYI will be in touch about refunds shortly. Please do not contact Yogawest for a refund as this was an AIYI event.

AIYI website here

Friday Classes at Yogawest

Edgar will be teaching his 10–12 Experienced and 12.15–1.45 General class as usual, and if you have arranged to be in Bristol that day, you are very welcome to attend one or both classes.

Other classes on Friday are 9.30 General (Joanna teaching); 5.45pm Beginner (Joanna) and 6pm Restorative (Lizzie).

Join your local Iyengar institute!

A message from Edgar Stringer, Chair of AIYI

I’m writing to you on behalf of the Avon Iyengar Yoga Institute with a request for your support.
Are you aware that for just £20 you can become a member of the AIYI (your local Iyengar Institute), and your membership will include 2 magazines a year from the national association IY (UK) and a members discount to AIYI events.

This is a good time to join (the year starts on 1st April) and it’s a straightforward process on the IY(UK) website link below. New members: just select AIYI as your regional institute and you will join both automatically.

https://iyengaryoga.org.uk/membership-joining/

Here’s a link to the AIYI website.

Please also consider joining the AIYI committee.  It is not an onerous task there are just 3 or 4 meetings a year. We really value non-teacher members as well as teachers.

Next Meeting 11th March 2018

Our (AIYI) next meeting is on Sunday 11th March at Yogawest at 6pm which should last for about an hour.
We would love to see you there, and to hear any ideas you might have to help us to continue to promote and develop Iyengar Yoga in our area.
Please let Edgar know if you’re interested in getting involved.Many thanks,
Edgar Stringer (AIYI Chair)