Community Spotlight Interview with Gabby from Basil & Tom’s
We've always hoped to grow our relationship with the local community. We're really excited to be kicking off this new initiative with Basil & Tom's, West London's family-run grocery shop. Let us know a little about you, your profession and how you are involved in...
Self Study as a Practice of Devotion
Ashtanga Mysore written by Zeena Kalisperides Self reflection requires us to tap into the practice of svadhyaya, self study, which is listed by Patanjali in the yoga sutras as one the five Niyamas. What is recognised by Patanjali, is that this path of yoga is one...
Meet the Teacher: Imogen Parry
Imogen joins the studio as a regular weekly teacher after covering the lovely Zeena in the past. We're excited to permanently welcome her for her Sunday morning 08:30 - 09:45 Ashtanga Led Class! How did you get into yoga? A boyfriend took me to my first Ashtanga class...
Meet the Team: Vie Darwent
Virginie joins us as a Co-Interim Manager (with Nina Ilovica) of the studio, after completing her Teacher Training with us earlier this year she is now also teaching some of our community classes. We're very lucky to have her join our team! "I am so grateful for the...
Yoga for Menopause
Yoga reduces menopause symptoms "Yoga reduces menopause symptoms by up to 59%" On Saturday 19th November Lulu Winfield will join us at Yoga West for a "Yoga for Menopause" Workshop BOOK HERE This article was written by Julie Smith after a course she ran for Purpose...
Yoga West Will Put Up Prices from August 1
Yoga West will put up and simplify prices from August 1. This is our first price increase in six years, and hasn’t been a decision we have taken lightly. It will be of no surprise to you that all the issues that everyone is currently experiencing, and those that arose...
Meet the teacher: Maggie
MEET MAGGIE Maggie is covering our Monday evenings for the next few weeks, be sure to book into class and come say hi! How did you get into yoga? I started to take dance classes from the age of five, since then I am deeply rooted to the freedom and clear mind which...
Meet the teacher: Louisa Aldridge
MEET LOUISA ALDRIDGE Louisa joins us to take on our pregnancy classes that are restarting 24th February 5 - 6pm. How did you get into yoga? When I’m not teaching yoga classes I’m a musician, and when I was training at music college I developed tendonitis as a result...
Forest bathing with Jen Morgan
I remember my first time. I was in Cologne Germany at a psychotherapy conference and there was a chance to experience alternative methods for ‘getting in touch with oneself’. Forest bathing was on offer that day and I took part in a 3-hour guided walk through the...
YW CHALLENGE: 2022 – A Year of Possibility
21st January - 10th February (Inclusive) 2022: A Year of PossibilityChange creates possibility and possibility creates the opportunity for growth and a fuller and more profound self-expression. Join the Yoga West community as we commit mind and body for 2022: A year...
A Short Christmas Message From James
Merry Christmas, More than anything I hope that you and your families are well and that you enjoy a restful seasonal break surrounded by those that you love. Thank you so much for your support in 2020 and 2021. Without you we wouldn’t still be here today. It has...
Yoga West Welcomes NEW Monthly Ceremonies with Christian Coelho
WHAT ARE SUNDAY CEREMONIES? In these sessions Christian will hold space for you to explore each month's theme, they will be held on the second-to-last or last Sunday of every month to allow you to tie up any loose ends and move with ease into the month ahead. Open...
Reflections On Our 2021 Challenge
YOGA WEST 21-DAY CHALLENGE TESTIMONIALS October’s 21 day challenge was a wonderful opportunity for all of us who enrolled to re-ignite the habit and the feeling of having a regular yoga practice. We’re planning another challenge at the end of January and wanted to...
Meet The Teacher: Elissia Roberts
How did you get into yoga? I first started practicing yoga at the age of 13; one of my Mum’s best friend’s was a primary teacher by day and an Iyengar Instructor by sunset. We went to her classes once a week that were held in my secondary school building. It was...
Five Great Ways to Reduce your Carbon Footprint By Sally Bolton
In class, we don’t often have time to take about the history and philosophy of yoga. However, there exists a fascinating and rich body of texts which continue to teach us so much hundreds of years after they were written. In Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, he outlines the...
World Mental Health Day by Sybil Devlin
Trigger Warning: Depression I roll over onto my face so that it is buried face down in the pillow, bring my hands to the back of my head, elbows nearly closing around my forehead and I wait. I wait for it to stop but it doesn’t. I brace myself for it to get worse. It...
Meet the Teacher: Anna Bing
How did you get into yoga? When I was at University a few friends had been discussing yoga, and it sounded like something that I would be interested in. I had always struggled with anxiety and it seemed to be a calming practice. Over the following ten years I dipped...
YW October Challenge: Refresh & Recommit
Who wants to embark on a 21-day challenge of transformation & growth? It's time to refresh & recommit. Running from October 1st - October 21st Click HERE to book! Change creates possibility and possibility creates the opportunity for growth and a fuller and...
Meet the Teacher: Hanna Sodatonou
How did you get into yoga? I went to a beginner’s weekend course with my mum when I was 17 years old, it was very memorable weekend and I felt deeply that this practice resonated with me. I am grateful to my mum for have taken me with her that weekend. Was there a...
Meet the Teacher: Sybil Devlin
How did you get into yoga? My first class a Bikram Yoga Class and I fainted from the heat (what an introduction!) so I quickly moved towards vinyasa flow classes. I have never really worked out how I got hooked but since my first class at age 15, I’ve never really...
Update To Studio Protocols From September 6
From September 6 we are going to update our studio Covid protocols Wearing a mask is no longer compulsory in the studio, but wearing them is always welcomed We will increase our in studio capacity to 20 students per class / workshop Teachers are now allowed to make...
Meet the Team: Florence Sogga
How did you get into yoga? I discovered yoga in my local council-run gym. I worked out to stay in shape and only attended a class out of mild curiosity. I would love to say I was hooked, but it took a while for my barriers to fall. I was naturally athletic, but yoga...
Meet the Team: Zoltan
How did you get into yoga? I was inspired to take a class because I was training in several styles of martial arts and my friends suggested Yoga to increase my flexibility. Was there a moment when you realised that you wanted to pursue yoga seriously? I was traveling...
Meet the Team: Hannah Rudman
How did you get into yoga? I was introduced to yoga unexpectedly at the age of 17, I took the class initially as there were few other options for movement where I was staying. I didn’t have high hopes since I was incredibly inflexible nowhere near touching my toes,...
