Category Archives: Yoga

Getting to Yogawest

Coming to Bristol

YOGAWEST_059Many people travel from far and wide to come to to workshops and classes at Yogawest, and it’s remarkably easy to get here from:

Wales just across the bridge!
Somerset, Devon and Cornwall just up the road
London 90 mins from Paddington
Scotland, Newcastle, Amsterdam, Malaga, Rome, Marseilles, France, Spain, Italy and rest of Europe (Easyjet and Ryanair to Bristol Airport)

Accommodation
There are some brilliant and low cost AirBnbs really close to us.
We also have a list of generous Yogawest students who open their spare rooms to visiting yogis for a low cost – ask us for the list once you’ve booked your place.

Find out more about getting to Yogawest here

Yogawest Newsletter

yogawestnewsletterMay16Keep 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.
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New postnatal Yoga class

SONY DSCMondays 1.45–3pm

Postnatal yoga classes offer a nurturing space to heal and regain strength after birth.

Through the yoga practise reconnect with your body, enjoy a space to rest and re-energise; and the great bit is you can bring your baby so you don’t need a babysitter.

Read more here

New Pregnancy Class

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Monday Lunchtimes 12.30–1.30

This new daytime class starts on May 16 and is taught by Dory Walker. Dory has taught yoga for many years, has a quiet and gentle manner and also practiced yoga throughout her pregnancy.

Dory says: “Besides preparing you physically for birth, antenatal yoga can provide a wonderful support mentally and emotionally for the transition into parenthood whether it is your first or fourth child. Taking time for yourself lays the foundation for giving your baby the best start to life.  Classes incorporate breath work, asanas, relaxation techniques and chanting.

Find out more here

Parent/teenager yoga

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

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Edgar’s Chakra workshop #3

Sunday June 5, 2–5pm

SONY DSCWorkshop #3 June 5, 2–5pm: Tejas, the Fire Element & the Manipura Chakra

In this series of 3 hour workshops we are studying the asanas in the context of the five elements (pancha bhutas) and the role of the seven chakras in Yoga.

The course develops throughout the series of workshops, but if you miss one it will not matter. A better understanding will come from attending more than one workshop in the series.

Read more here

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Yogawest News

YWNews_Feb16_screenshotYogawest sends a monthly email to all our subscribers, giving you advance information on upcoming events and classes.

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New Thursday evening class with Sam

Yogawest-SamX-170x170Thursdays 5–6.30pm

Starts April 14

A 90 minute general class suitable for all levels of students including beginners.

Sam’s Sunday classes are very popular and busy too; this new midweek, early evening slot gives you another opportunity for a class with this well-loved teacher.

Sam is looking forward to seeing students from her Sunday classes as well as new faces.

Cost £10 drop-in (or £8 with a Yogacard-12 or free with a monthly card).

Sheila Haswell Workshop May 6

Sheila H full size Oct 2014Students with 6 months experience are welcome to come and spend some time revisiting the basic poses; ask those seemingly simple questions (that many people also want to know the answer to), chat about how to start and develop your own practice and most importantly be inspired by Sheila’s marvellous teaching.

 

Timing

Friday May 6th 4.30pm til 7.30pm

Cost

£40 (early bird £35 if paid before April 7th)

Read more here

Teacher Training Selection Day May 7

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A two-year course designed to prepare you for the assessment to become an Iyengar yoga teacher.

Taught by Sheila Haswell who comes to Yogawest from High Wycombe by popular demand to run our first training programme.

 

 

 

Selection Day May 7

Times 9am til 11am followed by a chance to join the current years students in class till lunchtime

Cost £45 for the selection day

 

 

More details are here

Improvers Class Jan 24

yogawest_luke_0616A 2 hour class focused on working towards intermediate class poses with time for discussion. An opportunity to build the understanding you’ll need to feel confident in an intermediate class.

This class should bolster your confidence, and answer any queries or concerns you may have.

Taught by Luke.

 

Timing

3.30–5.30pm

Cost

£15  (you can use a stamp on your Yogacard-6 or 12 with a £5 supplement)