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New To Yoga West

We are a community studio based in between Acton, Chiswick and Shepherd’s Bush in an old art-deco factory. It’s a beautiful building and a simple and beautiful space.

Our classes

We run around 30 yoga and Pilates classes a week in a range of styles for a variety of levels. The majority of classes are physically demanding styles such as Jivamukti, Ashtanga and Vinyasa Flow, however, we also offer slower classes, Beginners Classes, Pilates and Pre and Post-natal Classes. We hold regular yoga, Pilates and meditation workshops. We have carefully selected our teachers, who are among the most knowledgeable, inspirational and supportive in London.

We offer classes suitable for all levels and ages and we invite you to practice yoga with us and join our community.

Our community

Yoga supports people to live lives centred around who they are and to live happily with themselves and those around them. Yoga is a life-long physical practice that gives people greater health, fitness, body-awareness and wellbeing.

Yoga West is an environment where everyone feels comfortable to explore and develop their yoga practice. We are a friendly and informal community. We have a range of people who attend the studio from advanced students to teachers with 20 years practice to people who have never done a yoga class. Everyone is treated the same irrespective of experience age or background.

Our mission

We’ve worked very hard to make sure that above all the people who work at the studio are kind, committed and inspirational. When you start practicing you’ll notice that the studio team and teachers soon recognise you, know your name and make sure you are happy with your experience at the studio.

People come to the studio and to yoga for a number of reasons but they stay because it gives them a sense of belonging and because of how yoga changes them as people.

Our teachers are all different, with diverse lives, styles and backgrounds but what is consistent across the studio is that all our teachers are kind, committed and inspirational.

Choosing The Right Class

We offer a range of classes from physically demanding level 2 Vinyasa and Jivamukti classes to slow and gentle restorative and yin classes.

If you know what you’re after click below to book. If not, click here for class descriptions or here for teacher bios. The range of yoga styles and levels can be daunting especially if you’re new. If you’re not sure what to try please give us a call or email and one of the team will set you on the right path.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

I’m not flexible
You don’t need to be able to touch your toes to do yoga. In fact not being able to touch your toes is a good reason to start. The more yoga you do the more flexible you’ll become. You are your own best teacher when it comes to practicing yoga, so please always listen to your body, work around your own abilities and not beyond them and try not to worry too much about what the person on the mat next to you is doing.
I’m not very fit
We offer a levelling system to help students choose the right classes. All classes are different and the levels are only a guide, however, higher-level classes tend to be both more physically demanding and also introduce more advance practices such as pranayama (breath work) and yoga philosophy. If you’re concerned about your fitness start off with our level 1 classes initially (Basics, Slow flow, Yin and flow and Yin).
Can I do a few privates first?

Of course! We offer private and corporate yoga programs all over London so it’s easy to schedule a few privates. We find many new students benefit both in terms of confidence and knowing the basics from starting off with a few one-on-ones with a teacher and are then ready and confident to attend regular classes. We can organise these to take place at the studio (schedule permitting) or at a time and place of your choice. We charge £90 for privates at the studio and for privates at a place of your choosing. Please call or email the studio to book in.

I’ve not done yoga before
Don’t worry. One of the founding principles of Yoga West is that yoga should be accessible for all people irrespective of experience. For info on the best ways to start at Yoga West see the paragraph above on “How to Start Yoga.”
Do I need to book in advance?

About half of our students book in advance and about half simply turn up. It’s simple to book in advance using the MindBody App or via our site. You normally don’t need to book in advance, however, for weekday evening classes and Saturday and Sunday morning classes it’s not a bad idea to do so.

I’m pregnant

Congratulations!

Pregnancy classes have the same pricing options as other classes. However you should fill in the separate PRE NATAL REGISTRATION FORM. Existing customers who have previously filled a non-pregnancy registration form and who wish to begin attending a pregnancy form must also complete a PRE NATAL REGISTRATION FORM. Please ask for one at reception.

The studio’s policy is that pregnant woman should not attend classes in their first trimester unless they have spoken to their doctor and have received the OK to do so. Women in their second and third trimester can attend pregnancy classes. These are Thursdays at 5pm with Pavlina and Sunday at 11:45am with Rebecca.

If you have an existing practice and no complications in your pregnancy and are in your second trimester there are a number of “pregnancy-friendly” slow flow classes you may attend. Please email us in advance before doing so.

If you would like to attend other classes please email the studio about your pregnancy, yoga experience and which classes you would like to attend. We will then check in with our teachers and confirmed if they are ok for you to attend.

Please don’t hesitate to call or hesitate with any queries or questions. We look forward to seeing you in class.

What should I bring?

Just bring yourself and wear what you would wear to the gym or on a run minus the socks and trainers. We suggest you bring your own mat, though you're able to rent them at the studio for £2. Some people also use a yoga towel. If you would like your own mat and towel and don't yet have one you can buy them from our shop online here or at the studio. We also sell special bundles of equipment online and in store to help you get started.

Which classes should I do?
We offer a levelling system at the studio. If you go to our timetable here and click on the class descriptions you should get a sense of class levels and intensity. We offer three levels of classes. Basics, Slow Flow, Yin and Flow and Yin classes are level 1. These classes are more foundational and tend to focus more on correct alignment than delivering a dynamic workout. We also offer Vinyasa Flow classes, Ashtanga and a couple of the longer Slow Flow classes, which are level 1-2. These classes can accommodate less experienced students but tend to be more physically demanding and challenging. Finally we have Jivamukti and Vinyasa Flow level 2 classes, which are level 2, we suggest that students have at least 6-12 months experience of yoga before attending these classes.
Do you have showers?
Sadly no showers but we do have changing rooms and offer towel rental.
Who comes to the studio?
Everyone… we have a range of people of different ages, shapes, sizes, backgrounds and professions who come to Yoga West from 20-year old musicians to retired doctors. We’re a very diverse group united by an understanding that stepping onto our yoga mat on a regular basis makes our lives healthier and happier.
How do I find you?

For information on how to find us please go to our Find Us page.

When are you open?

We run classes throughout most of the day all week long.

Monday-Friday we start offering classes from 6:45am in the morning and end our classes around 9pm.

At the weekend we start offering classes from 8:30am and end our classes around 6.30pm.

If we’ve missed anything please give us a call.

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