Category Archives: pranayama

Philosophy workshop this weekend

Posted on June 24, 2014

We’ve had great reports from Sarva about how wonderful the Sutra weekend was last weekend.

Gitte Bechsgaard and Sheila Haswell are at Yogawest on Friday June 27, Sat 28 and Sun 29th.

Here’s a quote from Cath who went last weekend:

I’ve just had the most inspiring weekend of yoga teaching from Gitte Bechsgaard and Sheila Haswell. Sheila’s asana teaching is incredible with her depth of knowledge and amazing eye for detail, she has such a  great skill for helping all levels of student understand the poses and take them into your body. Gitte has a beautiful, calming energy and gave us some wonderful philosophy talks – she really knows how to explain the yoga sutras so that you can relate them to your own life and yoga practice. Her blissful chanting voice added to the whole experience. Definitely not to be missed!

Full details here.

Posted in Advanced, Beginners, Classes, Offers, Philosophy, pranayama, studio, Teachers, Yoga

Easter workshop pics

Posted on April 23, 2014

You can see the photos from Edgar’s Easter workshops here

Posted in Advanced, Beginners, pranayama, studio, Teachers, Workshop, Yoga

Rajiv Chanchani 2014 visit to Yogawest

Posted on April 10, 2014

Rajiv Chanchani Workshop

Rajiv is coming to Bristol to teach a weekend workshop at Yogawest on the last weekend of August 2014.

Hold the date and details will follow.

Read more

Posted in Advanced, India, Philosophy, pranayama, studio, Teachers, Workshop, Yoga

Philosophy workshop 27-29 June 2014

Posted on April 3, 2014

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Upcoming Workshop with Gitte Bechsgaard & Sheila Haswell

Yoga Sūtras: A Road Map and Practice Workshop

Abhyāsa vairāgyabhyam tannirodhaḥ… The fluctuations of mind are
stilled by the twofold Yogic discipline: practice and detachment.
(Patañjali, sūtra 1.12)

Patañjali’s Yoga Sūtras provides an incredible map of the potential of consciousness, a consummate guide to the inner journey, that this workshop seeks to explore in a variety of ways. The course offers an opportunity to deepen your relationship with the classical text of the Yoga Sūtras through integrated study and practice. Teachings will include recitation of the sūtras as well as an inspiring exploration of the relevance of Yoga philosophy to daily life and practice. A map of ‘practice essentials’ will be explored. In this balancing act between the study of Yoga Sūtras and Yogic discipline, we will also focus in part on the practice of āsanas (Yoga postures) and prāṇāyāma (breath control) according to the B.K.S. Iyengar method of Yoga. In Patañjali’s eightfold path, these so-called outer limbs (bahir-aṅga) are especially important in forming a foundation for the study of Yoga philosophy and the development of the inner limbs (antara-aṅga) of Yoga.

Full information and booking forms here

Posted in Advanced, Beginners, Classes, Intermediate, Philosophy, pranayama, studio, Teachers, Workshop, Yoga

Invocation To Patanjali

Posted on April 3, 2014

YW_Patanjali_detail_lsIn some classes at Yogawest we chant the Invocation to Patanjali. Patanjali is known as the Father of Yoga and wrote down the sutras which is the foundation of the yoga practice we do today.

We can give you a handout with the words on it if you’d like to follow along during class and you can download the invocation pdf here.

If you find it easier to learn by listening, a Yogawest student has found this rather lovely youtube rendition of the invocation, thanks for sharing it Claire!

Posted in Beginners, Classes, Philosophy, pranayama, Yoga

The Gift of Consciousness – Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras

Posted on February 27, 2014

Gitte Bechsgaard Ph.D has recently published the highly praised book ‘The Gift of Consciousness – Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras’. The Gift of Consciousness is an engaging overview of the Yoga Sutras seen through the prism of both Eastern and Western psychology.

“The Gift of Consciousness – Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras is to be read by those who love Yoga in general and by practitioners of Yoga in particular. This book acts as a guide book to take a journey from the bank of mundane life towards the bank of spiritual life.” Guruji, Sri BKS Iyengar

Gitte, along with senior teacher Sheila Haswell, will be coming to Yogawest on June 27-29 to teach a number of workshops. These will incorporate lectures, sutra recitation, asanas and pranayama.

Further details will follow, but in the meantime, hold the dates. This will be a very special event.

Posted in Advanced, Beginners, Classes, Health, pranayama, Workshop, Yoga

Pranayama Class January 10th

Posted on January 6, 2014

pranayamaimageWe have a regular Friday morning pranayama class at Yogawest taught  by Edgar Stringer. Suitable for all levels, if you are new to the practice, please let Edgar know when you come.
Classes are usually the first Friday of the month, but during holidays/half term/special events it may be scheduled for the following week so please check the online timetable for information. Cost £8 for Yogacard holders or £10 drop-in.

Upcoming Dates in 2014

Jan 10
Feb 7
Mar 7
Apr 4
May 9
June 6
July 4

More info

Posted in Advanced, Beginners, Classes, early morning, Intermediate, pranayama, studio, Teachers, timetable, Workshop, Yoga

Bobby Clennell’s workshop in May

Posted on January 25, 2013

In May 2013 Bobby Clennell will teach a fantastic series of workshops for all levels and practitioners.

Bobby Clennell has been a direct student of B.K.S. Iyengar and Geeta Iyengar for 40 years and is a senior teacher at the Iyengar Yoga Institute of New York. She is the author and illustrator of two books, The Woman’s Yoga Book and Watch Me Do Yoga. Bobby’s teaching style is strong, energetic, precise and kind.

Bobby is also the creator of “Yoga Yantra”, a short animated film, based on the movements of B.K.S. Iyengar during his own yoga practice. For more information: www.bobbyclennell.com.

Workshop timings:

Friday May 17th, 10-1pm, Teachers and Experience Students – Menopause
Friday May 17th, 3-5.30pm, Teachers and Experienced Students – Inversions

Saturday May 18th, 9-12pm, General workshop – The Elements
Saturday May 18th, 2-4.40pm, General workshop – The Elements

Sunday May 19th, 9-12pm, General workshop – Akarna Dhanurasana
Sunday 19th, 2-4.40pm, General workshop – Restorative / Pranayama

Cost:
Single workshops: £30
Whole day: £55

AIYI members receive £5 discount if they book a whole day.

You can download the booking form here.

 

Posted in pranayama, Workshop, Yoga

Pranayama classes

Posted on January 6, 2013

pranayamaimageWe have a regular Friday morning pranayama class at Yogawest taught  by Edgar Stringer. Suitable for all levels, if you are new to the practice, please let Edgar know when you come.
Classes are usually the first Friday of the month, but during holidays/half term/special events it may be scheduled for the following week so please check the online timetable for information.

Upcoming Dates in 2014

Jan 10
Feb 7
Mar 7
Apr 4
May 9
June 6
July 4

More info

 

Posted in Advanced, Beginners, Classes, India, Intermediate, pranayama, studio, Teachers, timetable, Yoga

Nov 10th Yoga Day: Special Offer!

Posted on November 5, 2012

Sarvabhauma: a Yoga Day for all with Cathy Rogers Evans

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Cathy returns to Yogawest this Saturday, Nov 10th to teach another yoga day for us. Cathy has recently relocated back to the UK following many years living and teaching in the States.

Sarvabhauma is from Patanjali’s yoga sutras and means ‘for all’. Cathy is passionate about welcoming all students to her workshops, regardless of experience or background.

Open to all levels and practitioners; beginners welcome.

Yoga Day 10–5

Usual cost £60 (see below for special offer)
* £5 discount for AIYI members 
(Morning or afternoon session only
£30 each.)

Special Offer for bookings made between Nov 5th and 9th

Buy one place and get another for 50% off; this means you pay only £45 each!
We are also able to offer 5 concession places at £45 each.
Just amend your booking form (downloadable below) to reflect this special offer with the code word fireworks. 

 

An opportunity to deepen your understanding of your yoga practice and enjoy a day of top quality teaching.

Cathy Rogers Evans has practiced and taught Iyengar yoga for over 35 years in the UK, USA, Ireland and Mexico. She has studied with Sri B.K.S. Iyengar, Geeta S. Iyengar and Prashant Iyengar, and works tirelessly to maintain the purity of their teaching in her classes. She is a Senior Intermediate Level III teacher (since 2000), and an Assessor and Teacher Trainer for teachers of Iyengar Yoga since 1996 (currently in USA and Mexico). Cathy has taught at many national conventions in England, US and in Mexico. 

Download booking form here.

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