Category Archives: Yoga

Open Day 13th October 2018

Posted on October 4, 2018

Free Classes, Tea & Cakes and Meet the Teachers

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!

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.
Read more about OTR here.

Timetable of free classes at Yogawest

9.30–10.45 Beginners class
11–12.30 General class
12.45–1.45 Family (all ages welcome)
2–3 Newcomers: a class for complete newbies
3–3.45 Teenager taster class for ages 11-18
4–5.15 Beginners class
4.30–5.45 Restorative class: restful poses focusing on good breathing

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We look forward to seeing you then!

Posted in Beginners, Bristol, Bristol Yoga Trail, Charity, Classes, Family, free class, General, New to yoga, newcomers, news, Offers, studio, Yoga

New Yoga Year, Clean Equipment!

Posted on September 6, 2018

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!

Posted in Bristol, Classes, General, news, receptionists, studio, Yoga, yoga mats

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

Friday beginners 5.45pm OFFER

Posted on April 30, 2018

Bring a friend for free to this Friday evening class

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.

Bring a friend for FREE offer

You can bring a newcomer to Yogawest for free to this class. This applies to all Friday 5.45 classes up until July.

How to book

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.

 

Posted in Beginners, Classes, free class, newcomers, news, Offers, timetable, Yoga

Early Morning Class

Posted on March 22, 2018

earlymorningyogaThe early Morning course On Tuesday Mornings

 

A one hour general level class (suitable for all) taught by Jess Wallwork.

Designed to help you start your working day well, this course is now running year-round.

Starts Sept 5 for seven weeks
Dates April 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22
Cost £56 for 7 weeks
Drop in £12

read more

Posted in Bristol, Classes, early morning, Jess Wallwork, Yoga

Updated Timetable starts April 3rd

Posted on March 13, 2018

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

Changes

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.

Posted in baby massage, Classes, news, Self Practice, timetable, Yoga

Join your local Iyengar institute!

Posted on March 2, 2018

A message from Edgar Stringer, Chair of AIYI

I’m writing to you on behalf of the Avon Iyengar Yoga Institute with a request for your support.
Are you aware that for just £20 you can become a member of the AIYI (your local Iyengar Institute), and your membership will include 2 magazines a year from the national association IY (UK) and a members discount to AIYI events.

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.

Next Meeting 11th March 2018

Our (AIYI) next meeting is on Sunday 11th March at Yogawest at 6pm which should last for about an hour.
We would love to see you there, and to hear any ideas you might have to help us to continue to promote and develop Iyengar Yoga in our area.
Please let Edgar know if you’re interested in getting involved.Many thanks,
Edgar Stringer (AIYI Chair)

Posted in Avon Institute, BKS Iyengar, Community, Edgar Stringer, news, Teachers, Yoga

Weather Impact on Classes (March 2nd & 3rd)

Posted on March 1, 2018

The heating is on 24/7 and classes are running!

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.

Teacher Training this weekend

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.

 

Posted in Bristol, Classes, getting to Yogawest, newcomers, news, studio, teacher training, Teachers, timetable, weather update, Yoga

Half term classes at Yogawest

Posted on February 1, 2018

February 2018 Half Term 12–16th Feb

halftermimageSchool half term runs from Monday February 12th–Friday February 16th. Most classes are running as usual at Yogawest, it’s just the termtime classes and courses that are not on.

See the list of classes below or download the pdf and check your favourite class details on the online timetable.

Half Term 12–16th February 2018
CLASSES RUNNING

All weekend classes are running as usual.

Weekday classes are all running as per the full timetable:
courses and termtime classes are not on.

Monday 12th
10.00 – 11.30 General Janet
18.00 – 19.30 Intermediate Frances
18.15 – 19.30 Beginners Zoë H
19.45 – 21.15 General George
19.45 – 21.00 Dynamic Zoë H
Tuesday 13th
9.30 – 11.00 General Katy
18.15 – 19.45 General Jacob
19.15 – 20.30 Beginners Annemarie
20.00 – 21.30 Intermediate Jacob
Wednesday 14th
10.00 – 11.30 General Zoë H
11.45 – 13.15 General Lizzie
17.30 – 19.00 General Lydia
18.30 – 19.45 Beginners Naomi
19.15 – 20.45 Intermediate Lydia
Thursday 15th
10.00 – 12.00 Intermediate Lizzie
17.00 – 18.30 General Zoë H
18.15 – 19.30 Beginners Luke
18.45 – 20.15 General Lizzie
19.45 – 21.15 Intermediate Annemarie
Friday 16th
9.30 – 11.00 General Zoë H
10.00 – 12.00 Experienced Edgar
12.15 – 13.45 General Edgar
15.00 – 16.45 Self Practice Zoë R * check dates online
17.00 – 18.30 Beginners Zoë R
18.00 – 19.30 Restorative Lizzie

 

 

Posted in Beginners, Classes, General, half term, holiday opening times, timetable, Yoga

Turkey Holidays in 2018

Posted on December 2, 2017

Two Turkey Holidays in 2018!

Diana and Indira are returning to the wonderful Onuncu Koy hotel in Adrasan, Turkey for two holidays for Heliotrope in 2018.

This is the 6th year of teaching here and each time we go, students insist we re-book the slot for next year. Adrasan is an astonishingly beautiful, largely unspoilt area of Turkey, offering a stunning location, warm and welcoming small hotel, lovely walks and views.

If you haven’t yet been on a Heliotrope yoga holiday, we can’t recommend them enough: the week is beautifully constructed with 2 yoga classes a day, a gorgeous brunch with time to enjoy the beach and locality in the afternoons.

Dates

1. May 27–June 3 2018 HALF TERM!
Many teachers and term-bound parents have asked us to offer a half term holiday, so here it is! Turkey is a gorgeous place to be at the end of May: the wild flowers abound and summer is just starting.

See http://www.heliotrope-yoga-holidays.com

2. September 16–23 2018 – WOMEN’s WEEK!
Following an ‘accidental’ women week last September, many participants wanted to do it all again this year, and to keep it as a women’s week. This is a general yoga week, not particularly focusing on women’s issues, but providing a female space in which to practise together.

See http://www.heliotrope-yoga-holidays.com

See photos from previous Turkey holidays: 

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Posted in Beginners, Diana Penny, experienced, General, half term, holiday, Intermediate, newcomers, Workshop, Yoga, Yogawest Students Abroad