Category Archives: Diana Penny

Re-opening plans

Posted on May 10, 2021

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.

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Easter Timetable 2021

Posted on March 18, 2021

While schools are on holiday over Easter, some Yogawest teachers are taking a break, and we are running a reduced timetable from 2–14 April.

See the list of Easter holiday classes below and as usual check and book your favourite classes on the online timetable.

Timetable 2–14 April

Posted in Advanced, Bristol, Classes, Diana Penny, Easter timetable, General, holiday, holiday opening times, Intermediate, Iyengar Yoga, Jacob Rihosek, Janet Hartley, Joanna Lambe, lockdown, Online classes, Teachers, timetable, Yoga

Classes are still running online at Yogawest

Posted on November 26, 2020

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.

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Open Day 12 Oct 2019

Posted on September 18, 2019

Free Classes, Tea & Cakes and Meet the Teachers

As part of the Bristol Yoga Trail 2019, Yogawest are opening our doors and offering free classes all day long. We invite you to come along, take a tour of our beautiful building, chat to some teachers and try a taster class or two.

Come at least 10 minutes before the start time so you can register with us and secure your place. Some classes may be busy, and some may fill up before the start time, so do arrive in good time!

Timetable of FREE classes at Yogawest

9.30–10.45 Beginners

11–12.30 General

12.45–1.45 Family (all ages welcome)

2–3 Total Beginners: a class for complete newbies

4–5.15 Beginners

5.30–6.45 Restorative: restful poses focusing on good breathing

Donations to OTR

Although all Open Day classes are free, we are collecting donations for OTR – Off The Record, a marvellous Bristol Charity offering mental health support to young people. A £10 donation pays for a free counselling session for a young person. Read more about OTR here.

Local TV coverage of the Trail

Bristol TV came to talk to us about the Bristol Yoga Trail, many thanks to Katy and the Tuesday morning class!

We look forward to seeing you then!

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Monday evenings changes from 8th April

Posted on April 3, 2019

Mondays Are Changing

As of 8th April 2019 Monday evening classes
at Yogawest are changing to:

17.45–19.15 Intermediate Lizzie
18.15–19.30 Beginners Zoë
19.30–21.00 General Annemarie

See you at Yogawest soon!

Posted in Annemarie, Annemarie Caracciolo, Beginners, Classes, Diana Penny, Lizzie Biggin, news, Teachers, timetable, Yoga

Turkey Holidays in 2018

Posted on December 2, 2017

Two Turkey Holidays in 2018!

Diana and Indira are returning to the wonderful Onuncu Koy hotel in Adrasan, Turkey for two holidays for Heliotrope in 2018.

This is the 6th year of teaching here and each time we go, students insist we re-book the slot for next year. Adrasan is an astonishingly beautiful, largely unspoilt area of Turkey, offering a stunning location, warm and welcoming small hotel, lovely walks and views.

If you haven’t yet been on a Heliotrope yoga holiday, we can’t recommend them enough: the week is beautifully constructed with 2 yoga classes a day, a gorgeous brunch with time to enjoy the beach and locality in the afternoons.

Dates

1. May 27–June 3 2018 HALF TERM!
Many teachers and term-bound parents have asked us to offer a half term holiday, so here it is! Turkey is a gorgeous place to be at the end of May: the wild flowers abound and summer is just starting.

See http://www.heliotrope-yoga-holidays.com

2. September 16–23 2018 – WOMEN’s WEEK!
Following an ‘accidental’ women week last September, many participants wanted to do it all again this year, and to keep it as a women’s week. This is a general yoga week, not particularly focusing on women’s issues, but providing a female space in which to practise together.

See http://www.heliotrope-yoga-holidays.com

See photos from previous Turkey holidays:

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Turkey Holiday Sep 17–24

Posted on December 15, 2016

Yoga Holiday at Onuncu Koy, Adrasan with Diana Penny and Indira Lopez-Bassols

This is Indira and Diana’s fifth visit to the coastal village of Adrasan in South-West Turkey. We return every year to this calm oasis that seems a world away from the troubles in the other parts of the country, and are keen to continue supporting the lovely people that live and work here. This part of Turkey is quiet and beautiful, the local people hospitable and eager to share their gorgeous area with visitors.

Heliotrope holidays have launched a new venue in Portugal which is likely to be as popular as their Turkey venues, however when they suggested to regulars that they may reduce their weeks in Turkey, they were told in no uncertain terms that people wanted to keep on coming to Onuncu Koy!

Onuncu Koy is a beautifully situated hotel in the sleepy seaside village of Adrasan a 90 minute drive from Antalya airport on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast. With spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and the sea this is an ideal place to unwind and immerse yourself in a week of yoga.

Travel to Antalya from Bristol, Gatwick and many other UK airports.

Costs start at £500: incredibly good value we think!

Download the flyer here

Read full details and book your place on the Heliotrope website.

See photos from the 2014 holiday here

Note: Diana and Indira are also teaching a week at the new Portugal venue on June 3-10th 2017.

Posted in Beginners, Diana Penny, General, holiday, Intermediate, Yoga

Portugal Holiday Jun 3–10

Posted on December 15, 2016

Yoga Holiday at Brejo Fundeiro with Diana Penny and Indira Lopez-Bassols

Diana and Indira have taught yoga holidays for Aidan and Sine at Heliotrope for five years and are delighted to be on the programme for their brand new venue in Portugal in June 2017.

Brejo Fundeiro is a one hundred year old, 3-storey manor house set in its own valley in a very quiet area of central Portugal that is an ideal location for a yoga retreat with the lake of Castelo de Bode nearby.

The swimming pool uses a salt water electrolysis cell system which results in very low levels of salt and chlorine.

Travel to Lisbon from Bristol, Gatwick and many other UK airports is easy, and there are beautiful places to explore in the area.

Costs start at £650.