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Receptionist Job at Yogawest

Receptionist/administrator role

There is a job opportunity available at Yogawest and we want to offer it to the Yogawest community first, hence this mailshot. It would be a happy result indeed if a current ‘Yogawestie’ joins our wonderful admin team!

Yogawest was hit hard by the pandemic and the challenges continue with the current cost of living crisis. We are working hard behind the scenes so that we can continue to offer the finest classes with our excellent teachers.

We are proud that, despite it all, the Yogawest doors are still open: we run the best timetable we can with a truly amazing and loyal team of receptionists, teachers and students. A particularly big acknowledgement and a huge thank you goes to Helen Chope, Nicola Smith and Lou Sims who have been truly incredible in holding things together, largely behind the scenes, through some extremely challenging years.

We are continuing to evolve…

Yogawest is looking for a new staff member to join our administrative team
Initially this will be a receptionist role for around 3 hours a week, with an opportunity to grow the position and take on more studio management functions (with additional responsibility and hours) in the upcoming months.

Receptionists perform a crucial role at Yogawest and do a lot more behind the scenes than you might see front of house. We are looking for someone who is willing and enthusiastic; they will be able to work independently, with initiative and common sense. They will have good communication skills and be able to adapt to different challenges as they present. They will need to learn the many aspects of the job and to work as an integral part of the Yogawest team. Living locally would be an advantage, especially as the role develops.

Applications by 30 September 2023
Interviews first week of October
Start date mid October

If you are interested, please email helen@yogawest.co.uk in the first instance and she will send you further information.

Christmas Timetable 2021

Classes running
20 December–2 January

xmastreepose-150x150A big Thank You to the Yogawest teachers and staff who are keeping classes going over the Christmas period. Some teachers are taking a well-earned break: check the details below and book your class on the online timetable.

Classes Running

 

 

 

 

Timetable for your fridge

Download the reduced Christmas 2021 timetable here

2022

The full Yogawest online timetable resumes on Sunday 2nd January 2022.

Re-opening plans

last updated 13 May 2021

Until things are a little clearer and we can set a date to re-open the building, all Yogawest classes remain online.

Plans for re-opening in June

Yogawest is taking a cautious approach to re-opening. Although the government have now confirmed that indoor yoga classes can re-start from 17 May (with social distancing restrictions), the very latest news about variants suggests that things are again uncertain.

We think it would be unwise to announce a date to re-open the Yogawest building until the situation is clearer. We are keeping a close eye on the news and will review how things stand at the end of May.

All being well, we will be able to announce our re-opening date during the first week of June.

In the meantime, our wonderful Yogawest teachers continue to offer daily online classes and we appreciate your ongoing support. For those that haven’t been able to join us online, we hope that you are safe and well and we look forward to welcoming you back to Yogawest when we can re-open.

Yogawest community survey 

In anticipation of restarting physical classes at Yogawest when possible, we want to find out how you are feeling about returning to in-house classes.

Thank you to those that have already completed the survey: your responses and suggestions have been very helpful and are informing our plans to re-open. It is clear from the responses so far that there is an overwhelming desire to get back into the studios at Yogawest when it’s safe, possible and sensible.

If you haven’t yet responded, we’d still love to hear from you, whatever your connection to Yogawest is: current and past students and teachers, friends near and far, all feedback is welcomed.

Click here to add your thoughts to the ‘Yogawest Community Feedback’ survey. 

Thank you to all

The last year has been an incredibly challenging time for all of us in many different ways, with dramatic changes in all our lives. Little did we know in March 2020 what was ahead for all of us and how much we would still be impacted going into summer 2021.

The Yogawest team of staff and teachers have faced many challenges during the last year and we thank them for their continued support and dedication to establishing the online classes and for keeping our wonderful yoga community together.

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.

New to Yogawest?

Set up your Yogawest account here

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.

Lockdown2 at Yogawest

Lockdown 2.0 until 2 December 2020

Yogawest closed it’s physical doors again on 5 November and this time around, we have transferred all our timetabled classes online. Please book your 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 Yogawest teachers who have been teaching such wonderful socially distanced classes at Yogawest since we re-opened post ‘lockdown1’, we are very happy that we can continue these classes online during this lockdown.

Cost of classes

Although we can’t open the Yogawest building, the overheads of running the building and the business continue. Alongside so many independents, Yogawest is in survival mode and the bottom line is that we need income. Many of our regulars have offered to pay for their online classes at the full class fee during lockdown which is very much appreciated, but we do recognise that not everyone can do that, so we have introduced 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.

New to Yogawest?

Set up your Yogawest account here

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.

Pre-Covid Yogacards

Pre-pandemic Yogacards

We extended the class credits on all pre-lockdown Yogacards. These expired on 27 October 2020 which was 3 months after we re-opened following the Spring 2020 lockdown.

Many thanks to all of you that donated your unused passes to those who couldn’t afford to come otherwise.

Booking System at Yogawest

Yogawest has an e-booking system in place enabling contact-free booking and reception. All classes and events at Yogawest must be pre-booked at least 15-minutes before the start time.
Last minute Drop-in payment at reception may be possible.

How to book a class

Current classes at Yogawest are listed on the timetable here.

To book a class or a workshop at Yogawest, you will first need to register your details on our system. Register as a customer here or you can do it all on the booking page linked above.

In order to book a class you need to purchase an appropriate class pack (sometimes called a membership) on your account: you can buy a pack at the same time as you book your class, or you can pre-buy it and it will taken off your account once you book a class.

Read the full details on the Timetable page.

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Course Start Dates

Courses running at Yogawest Feb-April 2020

The following specialist classes run as courses and as numbers are limited, must be pre-booked to secure your place. Click on the links below to read more and to book your place, or call us on 0117 924 3330.

Drop-in may be possible for some courses once they are confirmed as running (check with us), but please note that Yogacards are not valid for courses, and a drop-in fee is charged.

Monday
Gentle 2pm; course 24/2 – 30/3
Beginners 11.15am course 24/2 – 30/3
Teenagers 4.15pm; course 24/2 – 30/3
Young Adults 5.10pm; course 24/2 – 30/3
Foundation 7.45pm; 5-week course 2/3 – 30/3

 

Tuesday
Early 7am; course 25/2 – 31/3
Gentle11.15am; course 25/2 – 31/3
Children’s yoga  4.15pm; course 25/2 – 31/3
Children’s yoga  5pm; course 25/2 – 31/3
Foundation 6pm; 5-week course 3/3 -31/3

 

Thursday
Teenagers 4.15pm; course 27/3 – 2/4
Teenagers 5.10pm; course 27/3 – 2/4
Foundation Plus 7.45pm 5-week course 27/3 – 26/3

Christmas Timetable 2019

Classes running over the Festive Season 23 December–2 January

Cxmastreepose-150x150lasses are running every day throughout the holiday period at Yogawest, except on Christmas Day and New Years Day. 

Download the Christmas Timetable 2019

A big thank you to the Yogawest teachers who are keeping classes going over the festive period.

The updated Yogawest timetable resumes on Thursday 3rd January 2020, printed copies will be available to download online from mid December.
NOTE Check course and termtime start dates online as they may differ: 
Termtime dates listed here
Course dates listed here

Which classes are running?

Many of our usual classes are still running over the festive period, but as teachers are fewer on the ground, some classes are not on.

Which classes are suitable?

To make things simpler, and to include everyone in our plans, many classes are billed as general level – this means that ALL are welcome, whatever your experience or ability (the teacher will adapt the class accordingly). Beginners are encouraged to general classes: just let the teacher know you are new and they will look after you.

Who is teaching?

Some of our usual teachers are taking a well-earned break over Christmas, and recharging their batteries for the New Year. All classes are being taught by fully certified Yogawest Iyengar teachers.

Timetable for your fridge

Download the reduced Christmas 2019 timetable here

Full Timetable restarts 31 August

The Autumn timetable at Yogawest

The updated full timetable begins on Saturday 31 August, download your copy here or pick up a copy at reception from 15 August.

NOTE that some termtime and courses start later: check termtime classes dates and course dates.

There are some small changes this Autumn, with highlights as follows:

Naomi adds a class

Naomi Maggs now teaches two classes on Wednesday evenings: the Beginners class starts at 6pm and her new General class starts at 7.30pm.

Welcome to Sarah

Sarah Dietz joins the Yogawest team and is teaching the Beginners class on Tuesday evenings at starts at 7.15pm, two teenager classes on Thursday afternoons and some Foundation courses.

Welcome back to Cleo

Cleo Edwards is back on the timetable, teaching the Beginners class on Saturday afternoons at 4pm and some Foundation courses.

Low cost classes

Yogawest offers some classes to those with low wages (eg NHS, students) and operates on a fairplay basis to those who cannot afford to come to class otherwise. Classes currently listed include the 4.30 Friday class and the Saturday 4pm class and details are updated regularly here.

1:1 classes

Yogawest offers one-to-one classes for people who want a little more attention, perhaps because of a particular injury, or those who are unable to attend group classes. Classes are by arrangement, and are usually an hour long. More info here

Quieter classes

Autumn is a busy time at Yogawest and some classes can get quite full: this makes for a great atmosphere – seasoned yoga practitioners usually enjoy busy classes. However, some people prefer quieter classes and we regularly update our list of current quiet classes here