We are offering 10% off Foundation Courses or a Yogacard-6 (6 yoga classes) when buying them as a gift this December.
Yogacard-6s are usually £60, so with 10% off will be £54.
Foundation courses are usually £49, and with the discount will be £44.
Giftcards must be purchased before 31 December to claim the 10% discount.
Call us on 0117 924 3330 to purchase (or drop in to reception).
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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!
9.30–10.45 Beginners
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.
Bristol TV came to talk to us about the Bristol Yoga Trail, many thanks to Katy and the Tuesday morning class!
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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 Maggs now teaches two classes on Wednesday evenings: the Beginners class starts at 6pm and her new General class starts at 7.30pm.
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.
Cleo Edwards is back on the timetable, teaching the Beginners class on Saturday afternoons at 4pm and some Foundation courses.
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.
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
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
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While schools are on holiday, the termtime classes and courses at Yogawest take a break, but most classes run as usual.
Over the Easter weekend, 19–22 April, most classes are running as usual, however a couple of classes are not on.
See the full list of Easter weekend classes below and as usual check your favourite class details on the online timetable.
Friday 19 April, Good Friday
10.00–12.00 Experienced Edgar
12.15–13.45 General Edgar
18.00–19.30 Restorative Lizzie
Saturday 20 April, Easter Saturday
9.15–10.45 Intermediate Luke
9.30–10.45 Beginners Joanna
11–12.30 General Luke
Sunday 21 April, Easter Sunday
10.00–11.30 General Edgar
11.45–13.15 Intermediate Edgar
18.00–19.30 General Joanna
Monday 22 April, Bank Holiday
10.00–11.30 General Janet
17.45–19.15 Intermediate Lizzie
19.30–21.00 General Annemarie
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Article on BBC online 8/3/19
A project taking yoga classes into schools has helped children with social and emotional challenges, according to a head teacher.
The classes at Reedham Primary in Norfolk have been aimed at children with a range of special needs, including autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
The yoga teachers concentrate on techniques that promote a sense of calm and the trial has said to have given the children the ability to manage behaviour and respond to stress, anxiety and depression.
Head Chris Edwards said: “We have seen how the practice of yoga has a profound impact on certain children. They appear to be calmer and more at peace with themselves and their surroundings.
“By being more in control of their feelings, their behaviour and attitudes towards learning and life in general have improved.”
Read full article here
Are you interested in finding out more about yoga?
We invite you to come to this free 60 minute class at Yogawest, as part of the National Iyengar Yoga Day.
Joanna Lambe will guide you through this introductory class. You will learn a few foundation yoga poses, and get a sense of what to expect in a yoga class. Joanna will explain along the way how yoga can benefit you, and there will be a chance to ask questions at the end.
All equipment provided, wear clothing that you can move in, leggings and T-shirt ideal; yoga is a bare foot activity!
Time 2.30–3.30pm
Level Suitable for all newcomers
Cost Free
Book your place Call us on 0117 924 3330 or email to book your place. Extra places may be available on the day; pre-booking will secure your place!
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As part of the Bristol Yoga Trail 2018, 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!
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.
Read more about OTR here.
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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 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!
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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Joanna teaches the Friday beginner’s class at 5.45–7pm.
Numbers are small at the moment, so you will have great attention from Joanna who is a popular teacher!
Drop-in possible, but do check the online timetable in case of changes to this class.
NB no class on 29 June due to an event at Yogawest: come to the restorative class instead at 6pm, or Joanna’s Saturday morning beginner’s class at 9.30.
You can bring a newcomer to Yogawest for free to this class. This applies to all Friday 5.45 classes up until July.
No need to book: just drop-in! We recommend you arrive 10 mins before the start time to settle in, and if it’s your first visit, come early to register with us.
Note: this is a termtime class, check dates on the online timetable. When there is an event running at Yogawest, this class may not run, again, check the online timetable.