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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Many thanks to the whole Yogawest reception team for the amazing washing and cleaning exercise over the summer. Nicola, Andy, Jon and Meg have been busily deep cleaning the studios and changing rooms, washing the mats and blankets (they take a LOT of re-folding!), cleaning the belts and blocks and generally preparing the building for Autumn classes.
We say goodbye and thank you to Meg who is off to see the world: good luck in your travels!
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.
Yogawest occasionally updates the class timetable, and this update, starting from Tuesday April 3rd has only minor changes in it for the summer term.
The printed version will be available at Yogawest before the Easter weekend, but you can download the pdf here
Monday
Lucy’s lunchtime class is discontinued
Zöe Hope’s 6.15 and 7.45pm classes become termtime
Tuesday
Jess’ postnatal and Jocasta’s baby massage have new start times
Friday
The self practice session is discontinued
The 5pm beginners class will change to 5.45pm start time with Joanna from Apr 13th and become termtime.
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I’m writing to you on behalf of the Avon Iyengar Yoga Institute with a request for your support.This is a good time to join (the year starts on 1st April) and it’s a straightforward process on the IY(UK) website link below. New members: just select AIYI as your regional institute and you will join both automatically.
https://iyengaryoga.org.uk/membership-joining/
Here’s a link to the AIYI website.
Please also consider joining the AIYI committee. It is not an onerous task there are just 3 or 4 meetings a year. We really value non-teacher members as well as teachers.
Posted in Avon Institute, BKS Iyengar, Community, Edgar Stringer, news, Teachers, Yoga
This page last updated at 5.30pm on March 2nd 2018
STOP PRESS: all weekend classes running as per online timetable.
Yogawest is currently fully open, with all classes running as per the online timetable, which is where we will post any updates: check the comments box next to your class for latest info, or call us to check on 0117 924 3330.
The heating is on permanently and so far the studios are coping well with the cold snap, but you may want to wear an extra layer and a pair of grippy socks in class!
And because Denmark Place is unlikely to be gritted, please be careful on your way in.
The training weekend (March 2–4) is going ahead. Some participants have already travelled from afar, and many others are local (snow boots on!), so we are not cancelling it at this stage.
However, we would advise you to make your own decision as to whether it is sensible and safe to travel to us, and completely understand if you cannot make it.
We will email all trainees as soon as (and if) the situation changes.
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lasses are running every day throughout the holiday period at Yogawest, except on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
Download the Christmas 2017 reduced timetable here
The Full Yogawest timetable resumes on Tuesday 2nd January 2017.
Termtime classes start up again on 3rd January – check your start dates here.
Course start dates are listed on their webpage:
gentle; pregnancy; postnatal; foundation; early morning; children; teenagers; young adults
Many of our usual classes are still running over the festive period, but as teachers are fewer on the ground, some classes are not on. To make things simpler, and to include everyone in our plans, some classes are billed as general level – this means that ALL are welcome, whatever your experience or ability and the teacher will adapt the class accordingly.
Lizzie’s popular 2-hour class on Thursday morning is open to all levels of students and although it’s usually a ladies class, men are welcome and encouraged during the reduced timetable period. It is taught at intermediate level, but beginners are very welcome to come and see what an intermediate class involves – Lizzie/Diana will look after you!
Some of our usual teachers are taking a well-earned break over Christmas, and recharging their batteries for the New Year. Most classes are being taught by Yogawest teachers, and they are joined by Melroy Mukwaya who covers classes for us when she can.
Download the 2017 Christmas timetable here or pick up a copy at reception.