Category Archives: Iyengar Yoga

NEW classes for 2024!

Posted on December 6, 2023

January Timetable Updates

For 2024 the timetable has some changes:

Monday evening Foundation Course

There is a 6-week Foundation Course running on Mondays at 6–7pm. Suitable for newcomers, complete beginners or people wanting to revisit the basics. More info here

New Beginners Class

Zoe is teaching a new Beginners class on Mondays at 7:15–8:30pm. Suitable for newcomers, regulars and returners: some people have been coming to Beginner classes for many years, and just prefer to work at a slower/more basic level.

Melroy’s Saturday morning Beginner Class continues to run at 9:15–10:30am.

More info here

Wednesday Evening General Class

Sarah-Louise’s popular Wednesday evening class is now listed as General level and runs at 6:15–7:45. Beginners and Improvers are still very welcome, of course! Book your place here

Intermediate Class on Tuesday Evenings

Jacob has been teaching this class for many years: it is now listed as an Intermediate level class running on Tuesday evenings 6:15–7:45. Not suitable for beginners!

Other Intermediate classes on the timetable include Thursday mornings with Annemarie (10–11:30) and Saturday mornings with Joanna (9–10:30).

See the full timetable and book your place here

Experienced Class

This is taught by Edgar Stringer on Friday mornings 10–12 and is now run by Yogatree: book your place directly with Edgar! More info here.

Posted in Beginners, Booking, Bristol, Classes, General, Intermediate, Iyengar Yoga, New to yoga, newcomers, news, Offers, Teachers, teenagers, timetable, Yoga

Christmas Timetable 2021

Posted on December 15, 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.

Posted in Beginners, Christmas, Classes, Community, General, holiday, holiday opening times, Iyengar Yoga, timetable, Yoga

Giftcards

Posted on December 1, 2021

Giving a giftcard for yoga classes at Yogawest is always well received by the recipient, whether they are already coming to classes here or are thinking of starting a yoga practice.

Give the Gift of Yoga!

We offer a number of options for giftcards: you can give a cash amount to be used for classes or equipment at Yogawest, or buy a specific package for classes or courses.

 

Christmas Giftcard Offers

We have launched a number of special offers for giving gifts this December.

Foundation Course
A 4-week course for complete newcomers.
Runs monthly.
Giftcard offer £44 (£5 off)

3-Class Package
Gives 3 classes (up to 90-mins).
Giftcard offer £40 (£5 off)

Cash Gift
You can give a cash amount of your choice to be used towards classes or equipment at Yogawest: just let us know how much you’d like to gift.

Validity and T&Cs
Yogawest giftcards are valid for 12 months (those bought during December 2021 are valid until 31 December 2022). Classes must be taken within the validity of the giftcard, and courses must be started before the expiry date.
In the event of future lockdowns, the expiry date will be extended accordingly.
Yogawest giftcards are non-refundable, however we may be able to transfer to another recipient within the stated validity on application.

How to Purchase

Email Helen to arrange, letting her know:

  • the giftcard you want to purchase (foundation course, 3-class pack or simply a cash amount)
  • the name of the recipient
  • a number to contact you on to arrange payment, and a good time to call

The giftcard will be emailed to you to print out or forward on to the recipient, with instructions for them on how to use it.
(We can send the giftcard directly to the recipient, but if it is for a birthday or Christmas you might prefer to do this yourself!)

How to Redeem Giftcard

Read info here

Posted in Beginners, Booking, Bristol, Christmas, Classes, giftcard, Gifts, Iyengar Yoga, New to yoga, newcomers, Yoga

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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Lockdown2 at Yogawest

Posted on November 4, 2020

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.

Posted in Advanced, Beginners, BKS Iyengar, Bristol, Classes, Community, experienced, General, Iyengar Yoga, lockdown, New to yoga, newcomers, news, Online classes, studio, Teachers, timetable, Yoga

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

Posted in Advanced, Beginners, Bristol, Children, Classes, early morning, experienced, Family, foundation, General, Gentle, Intermediate, Iyengar Yoga, New to yoga, newcomers, news, older and stiffer, timetable, Yoga

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.

yogawest-BYT-169_LRCome 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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Full Timetable restarts 31 August

Posted on August 7, 2019

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

Posted in Advanced, Beginners, Bristol, Children, Classes, Cleo Edwards, Community, experienced, foundation, General, Health, Intermediate, Iyengar Yoga, Naomi Maggs, New to yoga, newcomers, news, Sarah Dietz, Teachers, teenagers, timetable, Yoga