Many congratulations are due to the Yogawest teachers that have recently passed exams, gaining a new level of qualification.
Intermediate Junior exams (the next level after Introductory) are taken in Spring and have 3 levels.
This year Zöe Hope passed at Level 1 and Katy Hinchliffe and Annemarie Caracciolo both passed at Level 2.
Well done to all!
Posted in Annemarie Caracciolo, Katy Hinchliffe, Zoë Hope
In line with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) regulations, Yogawest’s Privacy policy has been reviewed and updated as of May 2018.
The latest Privacy Policy webpage is here and the updated text as at May 2018 is as follows:
Yogawest takes your privacy and personal information very seriously. We are committed to protecting your privacy and never share any personal information with any third parties nor rent, sell, disclose or distribute your information to any outside parties.
We only collect personal information as volunteered by you on the registration form, which is held in a securely locked cabinet. You are under no obligation to provide any personal data other than your name, e-mail address, telephone number, postal address and any medical history that might impact your yoga.
We send out monthly newsletters which let subscribers know about what is upcoming at Yogawest; we also send occasional mailshots about classes and events. You can at any time choose to opt out from receiving any communications from us, by following the unsubscribe link at the bottom of the newsletter/mailshot or by contacting Jon (accounts@)
We use ‘cookies’ placed in the browser file to help us collect general information about the behavior of visitors on our site. This helps us to constantly monitor and improve our website’s functionality. Most browsers allow you to refuse to accept cookies. You may decline, disable or delete cookies whilst visiting this website but this may affect the usability of the site.
Yogawest uses industry standard technology to ensure the security of your data, and makes every effort to protect against the loss, misuse and alteration of any data provided to us. Data transmission over the internet is inherently unsecure and no transmission can be guaranteed as one hundred percent secure.
We take no responsibility for the content provided by external websites which may be linked to this site.
Photographs
Yogawest staff sometimes take photographs of classes and events at Yogawest which may be used for the website and for marketing purposes. If you do not wish to be in a photograph, please let the photographer know, or drop Jon a line.
We always ask parent/guardians’ permission to use any photographs of children.
Posted in gdpr, privacy policy
Dimitri Kollias (you may know him as Jimmy!) is a long term regular at Yogawest: recognisable by his lovely warm personality and smile. He is a qualified sports masseur and has put together the information below for Yogawest students.
Do you suffer from musculoskeletal pain or a sports injury? Is it affecting your yoga practice and life?
As a university-qualified and accredited sports rehabilitator and massage therapist, I use evidence-based treatments to help you reach optimal recovery. So you can get back to work and sport sooner – and get more out of your yoga practice.
I offer injury assessments and treatments, sports massage, dry needling, k-taping, and rehab exercise programs. Plus therapeutic interventions and rehabilitation plans.
Yogawest special: buy one session, get one ½ price. Mention Yogawest at the time of booking!
To find out more, visit dksportstherapy.com or email Dimitri: info@dksportstherapy.com
The Avon Institute are extremely disappointed to announce that Devki Desai is unable to make it to the UK this week, and accordingly they must cancel this Friday’s Yoga Day at Yogawest (4th May).
The AIYI will be in touch about refunds shortly. Please do not contact Yogawest for a refund as this was an AIYI event.
AIYI website here
Edgar will be teaching his 10–12 Experienced and 12.15–1.45 General class as usual, and if you have arranged to be in Bristol that day, you are very welcome to attend one or both classes.
Other classes on Friday are 9.30 General (Joanna teaching); 5.45pm Beginner (Joanna) and 6pm Restorative (Lizzie).
Posted in Avon Institute, Devki Desai
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.
You can bring a newcomer to Yogawest for free to this class. This applies to all Friday 5.45 classes up until July.
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.
The following classes will run as usual on May 7th:
10am General
6pm Intermediate
7.45pm General
Termtime classes and courses are not on and resume next week May 14th.
Posted in Classes, holiday, holiday opening times
The 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
Posted in Bristol, Classes, early morning, Jess Wallwork, Yoga
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
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
I’m writing to you on behalf of the Avon Iyengar Yoga Institute with a request for your support.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.
Posted in Avon Institute, BKS Iyengar, Community, Edgar Stringer, news, Teachers, Yoga
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.
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