Category Archives: Gentle

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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Coronavirus Update

Posted on March 13, 2020

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.

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Gentle Classes

Posted on March 1, 2020

Gentle Yoga classes

The gentle course is a series of slower paced classes aimed at those who feel they are not ready for beginner or general classes, especially those who are stiffer, older or unfit.

Taught by Jess Wallwork, who has many years experience of teaching all abilities, and has a calm and gentle nature herself.

Mondays 2–3pm

Tuesdays 11.15–12.15pm

The courses are limited in size and booking is essential to secure your space.

– read more here

Posted in Beginners, Classes, Gentle, Yoga

Course Start Dates

Posted on January 30, 2020

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

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Full timetable resumes 3rd January 2020

Posted on December 22, 2019

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

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Farewell to Harry

Posted on December 18, 2019

We wish you well and will miss you !

Harry said “Bristol has been the best years of my life and yoga is the best of Bristol”

Harry has been coming to a weekly class with Jess and Melroy since he started yoga at the age of 96 a few years ago.

It’s been a joy to have Harry in class at Yogawest and he has inspired younger newcomers to the Gentle class with his ‘can-do’ attitude, agility and quick wit.

A huge thank you is due to Jess and Melroy who have guided Harry through his yoga practice at Yogawest, with patience and great caring.

We threw Harry a tea party to celebrate his retirement from yoga classes this Autumn at the amazing age of 99. It was great to let him know how much we’ve enjoyed having him at Yogawest over the last few years: Harry is truly an example to us all!

Posted in Gentle, Jess Wallwork, Melroy Mukwaya, New to yoga, newcomers, news, Newsletter, older and stiffer, Yoga

Meet Harry

Posted on March 22, 2017

Meet Harry!

Harry is a newcomer to Yogawest and started attending the Gentle class on a Monday Afternoon. He is the perfect example of how Iyengar yoga is suitable for all ages and abilities and there’s no such thing as too old: at 96, Harry is still agile and remarkably fit. Many thanks to Jess and Melroy for making him so welcome in class.

Posted in Beginners, Classes, Gentle, Jess Wallwork, Melroy Mukwaya, New to yoga, news, Yoga

Courses starting in Oct/Nov 2016

Posted on October 25, 2016

New Course Dates w/c Oct 31st

Courses at Yogawest after half term: book your place now

All our termtime courses re-start after half term: we usually need a minimum of 6 places booked to secure a course, so appreciate your early booking, and of course it’s very helpful to tell your friends too!

Mondays
Pregnancy, 12.30pm, starts Oct 31
Postnatal, 13.45pm, starts Oct 31
Gentle, 2pm, starts Oct 31
Teenagers, 4.30pm, starts Oct 31
Young Adults, 5.30pm, starts Oct 31

Tuesdays
Baby Massage, 10.30am, starts Nov 8
Children’s yoga, 4pm and 4.45pm, starts Nov 1
Foundation, 6pm, starts Nov 8

Wednesdays
Parent/teenager, 16.45

Thursdays
Teenagers, 4.30pm, starts Nov 3
Foundation, 8pm, starts Nov 3

Book your place via the weblinks above

Email us, or Call 0117 924 3330 or visit us at Yogawest, Denmark Place, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 8NW.

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Courses Starting in January 2016

Posted on December 1, 2015

	Date and times	Duration	Starts
Gentle	Monday 2 – 3pm	5 weeks	Jan 4^th
Teens	Monday 4.30 – 5.30pm	5 weeks	Jan 4^th
Young Adults	Monday 5.30 – 6.30pm	5 weeks	Jan 4^th

Baby Massage	Tuesday 12.30 – 1.30pm	6 weeks	Feb 16^th
Children’s KS1	Tuesday 4 – 4.45pm	5 weeks	Jan 5^th
Children’s KS2	Tuesday 4.45 – 5.30pm	5 weeks	Jan 5^th
Foundation Class	Tuesday 6 – 7pm	5 weeks	Jan 5^th

Foundation Class	Thursday 8 – 9pm	5 weeks	Jan 7^th

All these Course need to be booked in advance, details and booking forms are available on the website or from reception. See www.Yogawest.co.uk, Email Info@Yogawest.co.uk Call 0117 924 3330 or visit us at Yogawest, Denmark Place, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 8NW.

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September Course Dates

Posted on August 19, 2015

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

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