Category Archives: timetable

Welcome to the new Yogawest Teachers

Posted on August 18, 2017

In September 2017 Yogawest is adding several new classes and teachers to the timetable.

LydiaHolmes_7077_170wrWe are delighted to have persuaded the marvellous Lydia Holmes to teach 2 classes for us on a Wednesday night: a General at 5.30pm and an Intermediate class at 7.15pm. They will start at 90 minutes each, and we hope that the Intermediate class will change to 2-hour class before too long. Perhaps some of you will do both the classes! Many of you know Lydia as she has regularly covered classes at Yogawest, and she also assists Sheila Haswell on the teacher training course.

Naomi_ParsvakonasanaHRWe have asked all our newly qualified Iyengar teachers to take on classes: we hope you will come and try them and find out what marvellous new talent there is in the building. Both Naomi and Joanna have been teaching classes over the summer and we are getting great feedback – well done to both of you! It can be quite daunting when you start teaching, but those trained at Yogawest by Sheila Haswell are well prepared for taking on classes with confidence and a solid knowledge.

Our new teachers

Lucy Payne (Monday 12.30 General)
George Healy (Monday 8pm Beginners)
Naomi Maggs (Wednesday 5pm Beginners)
Harriet St Leger (Wednesday 6.30pm Beginners)
Andrew Lux (Friday 8am Beginners)
Joanna Lambe (Saturday 9.30am Beginners)
Luhia Shakti (Saturday 4pm Beginners)

Snapshot of other changes

Frances is taking over the Monday evening Intermediate class (now 6–7.30pm);
Zoë Hope is taking on a Monday evening General class at 6.15pm, and her dynamic class now starts at 8pm;
Jess’ early morning class moves to Tuesday at 7am, followed by a 9am Beginners class, and an additional Gentle class at 11.15;
Katy is taking over the Tuesday 9.30 General class;
Zoë Hope is taking over the Wednesday 10am General class;
Luke’s Thursday 6.15pm Beginners class now ends 15 minutes earlier at 7.30 and Lizzie’s Thursday evening General class starts 15 minutes earlier at 6.45pm;
Annemarie is launching a new Thursday evening Intermediate class at 7.45pm;
Zoë Reason is starting a new Friday afternoon occasional Self Practice session, followed by a weekly Friday 5pm Beginners class;
Lizzie is taking over teaching the Friday 6pm Restorative class;
Jess is teaching a new pregnancy course on Saturdays at 12.45;
Zoë Reason is taking over the Sunday 6pm General class.

 

Posted in Andrew Lux, Beginners, Classes, experienced, General, George Healy, Intermediate, Joanna Lambe, Lucy Payne, Luhia Shakti, Lydia Holmes, Naomi Maggs, New to yoga, newcomers, news, studio, Teachers, timetable, Yoga

New timetable starts September 2nd

Posted on August 18, 2017

Yogawest-Timetable-Sep17-fcThe new Yogawest class timetable starts on September 2nd

Download the new timetable here: with more classes and more teachers we are looking forward to an exciting Autumn term at Yogawest.

 

Posted in Advanced, Classes, foundation, General, timetable, Yoga

Congratulations to our new teachers

Posted on July 13, 2017

We are celebrating…

A brilliant set of exam successes this Summer!

congratsscrollMany congratulations to six newly qualified Yogawest teachers for passing their Introductory Iyengar exams this summer. This qualifies them to teach at Yogawest (and wherever else they like!).

As most of us know, it is no mean feat studying for and passing this exam. For the record, we’d just like to say that it’s no failure not to pass first time: it just means that some roads are a little longer than others. Those who were accepted onto the course in the first place, and entered into the exam were seen to have the potential to be teachers, and we look forward to supporting all our future teachers towards next year’s exam.

SONY DSCWe can’t thank the wonderful Sheila Haswell enough for her incredible hard work and dedication in training this first Yogawest teacher training gang. Sheila has rushed up and down the M4 for many a long hard weekend at the yoga grindstone. Sheila should be very proud indeed of her outstanding pass rate this year; we are all in for a treat to have so many Sheila-trained teachers in the building.

A big thanks also to Lydia Holmes and Edgar Stringer who have loyally supported Sheila throughout the last 2 years, and continue to do so for the current teacher training group.

And a heartfelt thanks to the marvellous Yogawest students who indulged the trainees along their way with supportive comments in class.

Our new teachers

Joining the Yogawest team fresh from our first teacher training course this September are:
Andrew Lux, Lucy Payne, George Healy, Naomi Maggs and Joanna Lambe. Emma Pugh would have loved to take on a class, but lives too far away, so we hope she will cover classes here (or move to Bristol!). We are also pleased to welcome Harriet St Leger onto our team.

Look out for the new Autumn timetable to be published in August, with some newly created classes for our new teachers.

SONY DSC

Posted in Bristol, Classes, Naomi Maggs, Sheila Haswell, teacher training, Teachers, timetable, Yoga

Class cancellations Apr 5–9

Posted on March 22, 2017

Workshop running at Yogawest April 5–9

!! Some classes are NOT running !!

flower2-Sheila-Haswell-Iyengar-Yoga-Shala-High-Wycombe-300x277Because of a major event at Yogawest from Wednesday evening to Sunday morning, a couple of classes are NOT running during this time, and most other classes will be held in Studio 2, so do check the arrangements for your class below, refer to the online timetable which is updated every week and come early to get your place for busy classes!

Classes running are listed below, those not running are showed crossed out!

Wednesday April 5
All morning classes running as normal: 7am Early Morning, 9.15 Beginners, 10.00 General, 11.45 General, 18.00 Pregnancy, 18.15 Intermediate, 19.30 General
Thursday April 6
9.30 General, 10am Womens, 11.00 Beginners, 4.30 Teens, 17.00 General, 18.15 Beginners, 19.00 General
Friday April 7
9.30 General, 10am Experienced, 12.15 General, 18.00 General
Saturday April 8
9.15 Intermediate, 9.30 Beginners; 11.00 General
Sunday April 9
All classes on as usual: 10.00 General, 11.45 Intermediate, 18.00 General

Easter Weekend classes

Most classes are running as usual on Easter weekend, read the details here

Posted in Beginners, Classes, General, studio, timetable

Easter Classes 2017

Posted on March 22, 2017

Classes over Easter

EASTER_DUCKS_4130_lrYogawest is open every day during Easter weekend; there are a couple of classes not running, so do check the arrangements for your class below and refer to the online timetable which is updated every week.

 

Friday April 14 (Good Friday)
Most classes as normal: 9.30 Beginners; 10.00 Experienced; 12.15 General; 14.30pm Afternoon workshop; 18.00 Restorative
Saturday April 15
All classes as normal: 9.15 Intermediate; 9.30 Beginners, 11.00 General
Sunday April 16 (Easter Sunday)
Morning classes as usual: 10.00 General; 11.45 Intermediate; 18.00 General
Monday April 17 (Bank holiday)
9.30 Beginners; 10.00 General; 18.00 Intermediate; 18.45 Beginners;  20.15 General; 20.15 Dynamic

Our termtime-only classes and courses take a break from April 10 til April 21. Check the termtime dates here

Posted in Advanced, Beginners, Classes, experienced, General, holiday opening times, news, studio, timetable, Yoga

Christmas Timetable 2016

Posted on November 26, 2016

Opening Times over the Festive Season

Cxmastreepose-150x150lasses are running every day throughout the holiday period at Yogawest, except on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

Download the Christmas reduced timetable here

The full Yogawest timetable resumes on Tuesday January 3rd 2017.

Which classes are running?

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, many of the class 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 (especially if they wear pink) 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/Zoë will look after you!

The Friday morning experienced class on December 23rd is being taught by Bob and is open to intermediate level students: a good way to try this class out!

On December 30th Edgar and Lydia are teaching a special holiday ‘Back to the Mat’ Yoga Day – all welcome and encouraged to restore and revitalise your yoga practice after Christmas, and prepare for the New Year in yoga style. Full details here.

Who is teaching?

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.

Timetable for your fridge

Download the 2016 Christmas timetable here or pick up a copy at reception.

Posted in Advanced, Beginners, Bristol, Christmas, Classes, experienced, General, holiday, holiday opening times, Intermediate, studio, Teachers, timetable, Workshop, Yoga

Bristol Yoga Trail

Posted on September 27, 2016

yogatrail2016_bannerSaturday 1st of October 2016 – Bristol Yoga Trail

A day of FREE yoga classes in Bristol and fundraiser for the Julian Trust

Yogawest joins other studios in Bristol providing free classes on Saturday. No need to book in advance just turn up on the day (it’s first come first served so arrive early!)

At Yogawest we are running the following free classes:

9.30 – 10.45am Beginners
11.30 – 1pm General
2 – 2.45pm Family
3 – 4pm Newcomers
4.30 to 5.30pm Restorative, followed by
5.45 to 6.15 Pranayama

For regulars, make sure you arrive early to secure your place and expect the classes to be much busier than usual! NB The 9.15 Intermediate class is not part of the trail and runs as usual.

Throughout the day we will be serving tea and cake; newcomers have a chance to come and have look around, try a class, ask questions or just enjoy a cuppa.

Fundraising for Julian Trust

We are raising money for the Julian Trust an amazing local homeless charity. Donations on the day will be very gratefully received.

We hope to see you then.

Posted in Bristol, Charity, Classes, Community, Offers, timetable, Uncategorized

Experienced class runs throughout the summer

Posted on July 21, 2016

YOGAWEST_006_mrOur Experienced class will be held every day during the summer. Fridays at 10am.

On the 5th of August the Pranayama class will running at 8.30am

For other classes pls see the summer timetable here

 

Posted in Advanced, Bob Phillips, Classes, Edgar Stringer, Intermediate, timetable

July newsletter

Posted on July 1, 2016

Yogawest Newsletter

july16 newsletterRead the July 2016 Yogawest newsletter here

Keep up to date with upcoming events at Yogawest by subscribing to our monthly newsletter where we publish news of teachers booked as soon as we know. If you’re not getting your newsletter and you use gmail, please check your ‘social’ or ‘promotion’ folder which is where gmail likes to store them – you can change that in settings.

Otherwise please check your junk folder and let it know that the Yogawest newsletter is not junk!

 

Posted in news, Newsletter, timetable, Yoga

Pranayama

Posted on June 29, 2016

pranayamaimageDates for Pranayama in 2016

Jul 8
Aug 5 (during the summer holidays)
Sept 2
Oct 7
Nov 4
Dec 2

Read more about Pranayama here

 

Posted in Advanced, Edgar Stringer, General, Intermediate, pranayama, timetable, Yoga