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Coronavirus Update

Yogawest is re-opening on 27 July!

Response at Yogawest, updated 14/7/20

Due to the global coronavirus crisis, following UK Government instruction on Monday evening 23 March 2020, all operations at Yogawest were frozen and Yogawest is currently closed.

During this time we are monitoring emails and social media where possible, but may not be able to respond immediately until we are up and running again.

The good news

The Government has now given us permission to re-open Yogawest on 27 July. More details here

How it will work

We are making structural and procedural changes at Yogawest in order to comply with government guidelines and enable everyone to be safe within the building and in class. This means a lot of change and things won’t be quite the same as they used to be. We will need full support from the teachers, receptionists and students to follow the new rules when we re-open. We know from the amazing offers of help we’ve had that the Yogawest community is eager for us to re-open when possible.

Rest assured that all Yogacards will be extended, postponed events will be rescheduled in due course, and refunds granted if the revised dates are not suitable, but this process may take a few weeks.

Further details will be published here as we have them.

FAQs

When will Yogawest re-open?
We expect this to be Monday 27 July.

How do I get the Yogawest newsletter?
Sign up here and check that the newsletter isn’t being auto-diverted into your junk folder!

Are there any online classes running?
Yes! Online classes are listed here: book your class directly with the teacher.  Bobby Clennell is teaching another online workshop for the Yogawest community and friends on the afternoon of 5th September, booking opens shortly.

How do I extend my Yogacard?
If you have a (pre-Covid19) Yogacard, first register with our booking system here then email us with a photo of your Yogacard to request a credit transfer to your account. Please bear with us as we process these changes: it might take a little time to catch up. This scheme ended on 27th October 2020!

What about postponed workshops?
As we take the first few steps towards re-opening, our priority is to launch our new non-contact booking system (you can register here) so we can launch classes and events when possible, and apply credits for unused Yogacard classes.

We cannot process any refunds until we are re-open. Courses, workshops and events will be re-scheduled where possible and refunds made according to the event t&cs if the dates are unsuitable.

Continuing your yoga practice
Those with a regular yoga practice know how important it is for health and wellbeing. We are doing what we can to help you to keep practising:
Some Yogawest teachers are offering online classes
Have a look at our home practice ideas.

Thank you!
We have done our best to respond to the challenges that coronavirus has presented. Many thanks to Nicola, Andy, Jon and Lou who implemented an outstanding cleaning routine while classes were still running in March, executed with rubber gloves and a smile. Thank you also to the teachers who continued to turn up to teach while class numbers were dwindling. Thank you to the students who told us that while we could keep classes running they would keep coming, to those who have offered practical help towards our re-opening and to all of you that have sent the many messages of support, love and goodwill.

We send our love to all Yogawest teachers, students and friends during this challenging time. We hope to see you all before too long.

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

Full timetable resumes 3rd January 2020

The Spring timetable at Yogawest

The full timetable restarts on Friday 3rd January, download your copy here or pick up a copy at reception. Full up-to-date details are on the online timetable.

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

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.

Quieter classes

January 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

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

Full Timetable from 1st September

The Autumn timetable at Yogawest

The updated full timetable begins on Saturday 1st September and is published here

NB Some termtime and courses start later: check termtime classes dates and course dates

There are some additions and updates this Autumn, with highlights as follows:

Lydia’s Wednesday evening classes

Lydia has extended her Intermediate class on Wednesday evening to 2-hours, which means that her General class starts at the new time of 5pm, and the Intermediate class runs from 6.45–8.45pm.

And a heads up for fans of Lydia: we will be announcing some Junior Intermediate workshop days shortly!

NEW beginner courses

These courses are for those who like to come to the same class every week; you will be guided through a series of classes over several weeks focusing on the introductory syllabus poses. Suitable for new or long term beginner level students, including those who have completed a foundation course and those who are returning to yoga after a break. More info 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

Improvers class: prepare for Intermediate classes

This class, on Thursday evenings is taught by Annemarie. For those who have been going to beginner or general classes and want to build confidence and levels of understanding and maturity in asanas before attending intermediate classes.
It’s a safe place to ask, try and experiment. More info here

Friday evening Beginner Class, NEW time 4.30pm

Joanna’s Friday beginner class is now scheduled at 4.30pm on Friday: a great choice for those coming after a school day, and particularly suitable for parents and teenagers to attend together.

Early Morning class now drop-in!

The early morning class runs during termtimes, plus some reduced timetable periods and is a one hour general level class (suitable for all), taught by Jess Wallwork in term times and by others during holidays.

Designed to help you start your working day well, this class is now running year-round and is a drop-in class so you can use your Yogacard. More info and dates listed here

Quieter Classes Available

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

Early Morning Class

earlymorningyogaThe early Morning course On Tuesday Mornings

 

A one hour general level class (suitable for all) taught by Jess Wallwork.

Designed to help you start your working day well, this course is now running year-round.

Starts Sept 5 for seven weeks
Dates April 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22
Cost £56 for 7 weeks
Drop in £12

read more

Early Morning Yoga

earlymorningyoga New Early Morning Class starts June 8 and runs for 7 weeks until the summer break (June 8, 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20) all are welcome. Read more here

 

Early Morning Yoga starts

KatyHinchliffe_170x170Katy will be taking the early morning class starting on Wed Apr 13, you my join the course for 7 weeks for £49 or drop in for £10.

More details here

 

Early Morning Course returns

earlymorningyogaKaty is teaching the early morning course this year and we hope you will be tempted to join her. This is an hour of yoga to set you up for the working day.

Wednesday mornings 7-8am

Course starts on April 13th 

Find out more and book here

September Course Dates

A range of new courses  start in September at Yogawest

All courses need to be booked in advance and booking forms are available online or contact us. For courses that are on demand please email the office with your interest and as soon as we have dates we will contact you.

Foundation Class Tue 6 – 7pm Sept 1st
Early Morning Class Wed 7 – 8am Sept 2nd
Gentle Monday 2 – 3pm Sept 7th
Postnatal Monday 1.45 – 2.45pm Sept 7th
Teens Monday 4.30 – 5.30pm Sept 7th
Young Adults Monday 5.30 – 6.30pm Sept 7th
Children’s KS1 Tuesdays 4 – 4.45pm Sept 8th
Children’s KS2 Tuesday 4.45 – 5.30pm Sept 8th
Foundation Course Thursday 8 – 9pm Sept 10th
Baby Massage Thursday 12.30 – 1.30pm On demand
Under 4’s Tuesday 2 – 2.45pm On demand

New Course Dates

heart-mandala4webWe have added new course dates for the following course starting after half term;

 

Foundation Course – read more here

Gentle Course – read more here

Baby Massage with taster day on May 21 – read more here

Yoga tots – New course with taster day on May 19th – read more here

Early Morning yoga on Wed at 7am – read more here

Children’s classes both Key stage 1 and 2 – read more here 

Teens classes – read more here

Young Adults new class starting after half term – read more here