Category Archives: teenagers

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

Coronavirus Update

Posted on March 13, 2020

Yogawest is re-opening on 27 July!

Response at Yogawest, updated 14/7/20

Due to the global coronavirus crisis, following UK Government instruction on Monday evening 23 March 2020, all operations at Yogawest were frozen and Yogawest is currently closed.

During this time we are monitoring emails and social media where possible, but may not be able to respond immediately until we are up and running again.

The good news

The Government has now given us permission to re-open Yogawest on 27 July. More details here

How it will work

We are making structural and procedural changes at Yogawest in order to comply with government guidelines and enable everyone to be safe within the building and in class. This means a lot of change and things won’t be quite the same as they used to be. We will need full support from the teachers, receptionists and students to follow the new rules when we re-open. We know from the amazing offers of help we’ve had that the Yogawest community is eager for us to re-open when possible.

Rest assured that all Yogacards will be extended, postponed events will be rescheduled in due course, and refunds granted if the revised dates are not suitable, but this process may take a few weeks.

Further details will be published here as we have them.

FAQs

When will Yogawest re-open?
We expect this to be Monday 27 July.

How do I get the Yogawest newsletter?
Sign up here and check that the newsletter isn’t being auto-diverted into your junk folder!

Are there any online classes running?
Yes! Online classes are listed here: book your class directly with the teacher.  Bobby Clennell is teaching another online workshop for the Yogawest community and friends on the afternoon of 5th September, booking opens shortly.

How do I extend my Yogacard?
If you have a (pre-Covid19) Yogacard, first register with our booking system here then email us with a photo of your Yogacard to request a credit transfer to your account. Please bear with us as we process these changes: it might take a little time to catch up. This scheme ended on 27th October 2020!

What about postponed workshops?
As we take the first few steps towards re-opening, our priority is to launch our new non-contact booking system (you can register here) so we can launch classes and events when possible, and apply credits for unused Yogacard classes.

We cannot process any refunds until we are re-open. Courses, workshops and events will be re-scheduled where possible and refunds made according to the event t&cs if the dates are unsuitable.

Continuing your yoga practice
Those with a regular yoga practice know how important it is for health and wellbeing. We are doing what we can to help you to keep practising:
– Some Yogawest teachers are offering online classes
– Have a look at our home practice ideas.

Thank you!
We have done our best to respond to the challenges that coronavirus has presented. Many thanks to Nicola, Andy, Jon and Lou who implemented an outstanding cleaning routine while classes were still running in March, executed with rubber gloves and a smile. Thank you also to the teachers who continued to turn up to teach while class numbers were dwindling. Thank you to the students who told us that while we could keep classes running they would keep coming, to those who have offered practical help towards our re-opening and to all of you that have sent the many messages of support, love and goodwill.

We send our love to all Yogawest teachers, students and friends during this challenging time. We hope to see you all before too long.

Posted in Advanced, Beginners, Bristol, Children, Classes, early morning, experienced, Family, General, Gentle, Health, Intermediate, news, pranayama, studio, teenagers, Workshop, Yoga, yoga mats, young adults

Course Start Dates

Posted on January 30, 2020

Courses running at Yogawest Feb-April 2020

The following specialist classes run as courses and as numbers are limited, must be pre-booked to secure your place. Click on the links below to read more and to book your place, or call us on 0117 924 3330.

Drop-in may be possible for some courses once they are confirmed as running (check with us), but please note that Yogacards are not valid for courses, and a drop-in fee is charged.

Monday
Gentle 2pm; course 24/2 – 30/3
Beginners 11.15am course 24/2 – 30/3
Teenagers 4.15pm; course 24/2 – 30/3
Young Adults 5.10pm; course 24/2 – 30/3
Foundation 7.45pm; 5-week course 2/3 – 30/3

 

Tuesday
Early 7am; course 25/2 – 31/3
Gentle11.15am; course 25/2 – 31/3
Children’s yoga  4.15pm; course 25/2 – 31/3
Children’s yoga  5pm; course 25/2 – 31/3
Foundation 6pm; 5-week course 3/3 -31/3

 

Thursday
Teenagers 4.15pm; course 27/3 – 2/4
Teenagers 5.10pm; course 27/3 – 2/4
Foundation Plus 7.45pm 5-week course 27/3 – 26/3

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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!

Posted in Beginners, BKS Iyengar, Bristol, Bristol Yoga Trail, Charity, Children, Classes, Cleo Edwards, Diana Penny, Family, foundation, free class, General, getting to Yogawest, Health, Iyengar Yoga, Joanna Lambe, Luke Hutchison, New to yoga, newcomers, news, Newsletter, Offers, parent & teenager, stress, studio, Teachers, teenagers, timetable, Yoga

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

Full Timetable from 1st September

Posted on August 18, 2018

The Autumn timetable at Yogawest

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’s Wednesday evening classes

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!

NEW beginner courses

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

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

Improvers class: prepare for Intermediate classes

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

Friday evening Beginner Class, NEW time 4.30pm

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.

Early Morning class now drop-in!

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

Quieter Classes Available

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, Annemarie, Beginners, boys, Bristol, Classes, early morning, experienced, General, Intermediate, Joanna Lambe, Lydia Holmes, newcomers, news, parent & teenager, teenage boys, teenagers, timetable, Yoga

Dynamic Class Monday evenings 8.30pm

Posted on December 31, 2016

SONY DSCZöe Hope is teaching this new class, launching in January 2017, featuring fast moving Iyengar sequences to stimulate and invigorate.

This class is suitable for those who want to work a little faster in class; it will include restful poses at the end to calm the body and mind before bedtime.

Good for skiers, climbers, cyclists and runners!

Not suitable for pregnancy or those with injuries.

On evenings you have less energy then usual, you may prefer to go to Tamara’s general class at 8.15pm instead.

Posted in Beginners, Classes, dynamic, General, Intermediate, news, teenagers, Yoga, Zoë Hope

Boys need yoga!

Posted on May 18, 2016

New teenager class starts June 6th – boys encouraged!

SONY DSCWe’ve set up a new teenager yoga class for both teenage girls and boys. Our Monday teenager class is very girl-dominant and we hope more boys may come if there is a class with more boys in it.

Teenagers tend to get very stiff in their joints and muscles and due to various lifestyle habits (sport, gaming and of course school-stress), can find it difficult to undo tension and body stress. Regular yoga practice can help to teach and encourage greater body awareness, flexibility and focus.

Many sporting celebrities (Ryan Giggs for example) have used Iyengar yoga to support their career in Rugby, Football and Cricket to name but 3 sports.

This class runs on termtime Thursdays at 4.30 and is taught by Zoë.

SONY DSCPlease help us get this class off the ground – tell your teenagers!

Full class details

 

Posted in teenage boys, teenagers, timetable, Yoga, young adults, Zoë Hope

Parent/teenager yoga

Posted on May 3, 2016

Come to yoga with your Mum or Your Son!

SONY DSCWe think multi-generational yoga is a great way of sharing some time together and can be of tremendous benefit to all. Many people have asked us about classes suitable for parents/guardians and their children to attend together.

Of course Yogawest runs specialist child and teenager classes which your child may want to come to. If the times don’t suit, or they want to do an extra class, or just come with a parent, then that’s also possible.

Be aware that adult classes are aimed at adults, teenagers (12+) can come and try an adult class, but may find it too long (or too slow!). So, we suggest you come and along and try a class and see how it works.

The classes we’d recommend as being particularly suitable are:

Thursday 5–6.30pm with Sam (general class)

Saturday 9.30–11am with Annemarie (beginners class)

Monday 6.45–8.15pm with Frances (general class)

Teenagers who are already attending the teenager/young adults class can come on their own with permission from the teacher, but on the whole, those under 16 should be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

If you have any questions, please ask

SONY DSC

Posted in Annemarie, Beginners, boys, Children, Classes, Family, Sam Xenofou, teenage boys, teenagers, Yoga, young adults

Teenage boys class

Posted on January 5, 2016

Boys need Yoga!

SONY DSCWe’d love to set up a class suitable for teenage boys. Our popular teenager class is very girl-dominant and we think more boys may come if there is a class with more boys in it.

Teenagers tend to get very stiff in their joints and muscles and due to various lifestyle habits (sport, gaming and of course school-stress), can find it difficult to undo tension and body stress. Regular yoga practice can help to teach and encourage greater body awareness, flexibility and focus.

Many sporting celebrities (Ryan Giggs for example) have used Iyengar yoga to support their career in Rugby, Football and Cricket to name but 3 sports.

This class is likely to run on a Friday at 4.30 and be taught by Diana. We expect to promote it to secondary school age boys, but allow girls to attend so long as they don’t outnumber the boys!

SONY DSCWe will need a group of 5 or 6 to get it off the ground, so if you can get a few boys together, great!

It would be good to start this after Easter 2016…

What do you think? Let Jon know if you are interested.

 

Posted in Beginners, boys, Children, Classes, Family, teenage boys, teenagers, timetable, Yoga, young adults