Category Archives: Jess Wallwork

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.

Farewell to Harry

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!

 

 

Many congratulations to Lizzie and Jess

Both Lizzie and Jess passed Senior exams in November 2018. Lizzie passed her Senior Level Two, and Jess passed her Senior Level One. These are amazing achievements and we are very lucky to have both these marvellous teachers at Yogawest.

Lizzie’s Thursday morning Ladies class were very happy to mark the occasion with some tea and cake (thanks Annemarie).

We also congratulate our friends Tamara Hockey and Sarah Constantinides for their success in passing Senior 1 this Autumn.

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

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Pregnancy and Postnatal classes

mother & babyPregnancy and Postnatal classes will return in September with new times:

Tuesday 13.45 – 14.45 pregnancy course read more here

Tuesday 15.00 – 16.00 Postnatal Course read more here

Saturday 12.45 – 16.00 Pregnancy Course read more here

Meet Harry

Meet Harry!

SONY DSCHarry 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.

New Classes in September

teacher training image (Jess) lrAs well as the new course dates we have some new classes that start this Autumn: these are drop in classes and you do not have to book in advance –just turn up.

 

Monday 9.30–11am General

Taught by Annemarie, this starts November 9th.

Thursday 11–12.15pm Beginners

Taught by Jess, this starts September 3rd.

Sunday 4–6pm Improvers (occasional)

A class to help you move into intermediate level classes, taught by Luke: read more 

Early Morning Yoga

earlymorningyogaWith spring now underway and the hour moved forward the early morning class resumes – Jess will be taking this session for those who want to get going in the morning. Drop in is now available.

Read more here

 

Early Morning Class

teacher training image (Jess) lrEarly Morning Class returns

With spring now underway the early morning class resumes – Jess will be taking this session for those who want to get going in the morning.

Dates

April 15, 22, 29,  May 6, 13, 20

Time

Wednesdays 7-8am

Cost

Course fee £49. Download booking form – here

 

Early Morning Yoga – resumes

earlymorningyogaJess will be taking the early morning yoga sessions to get you up and going now that spring is here.

Dates
Apr 15, 22, 29 May 6, 13, 20

Times
Wed 7 – 8 am

Find out more here