Sheffield Yoga Centre (SYC) opened in Sept. 2005 in a former Chapel in Walkley. It now contains 2 lovely halls, a cosy meeting/ changing room, kitchen and library. New disabled facilities have recently been installed to make the building accessible to people in wheelchairs.

The centre is devoted to the teaching of Iyengar yoga and has a full range of Classes, catering for those at Introductory level through to more experienced, intermediate students. There are also classes for women, children and a Teacher Training programme. There are workshops on the first Saturday of every month and a range of other weekend workshops (Please check our Events page for details). The centre provides an opportunity for people of any age and background to experience the benefits of yoga in a warm and welcoming environment.

The centre seeks to maintain the high standards established by the world renowned Yogacharya BKS Iyengar, whose system we follow. All teachers at the centre hold the certification mark, authorising them to teach the Iyengar methods of yoga and which demonstrates the extensive training they have completed.

The centre Director is Frances Homewood, an Iyengar Yoga teacher of 25 years experience, who has studied in Pune, India with the Iyengar family regularly over the last 15 years.

The centre is fully equipped with yoga props - mats, blankets etc and also now has the specialist props required for teaching therapeutic classes. There is a weekly general therapeutic class as well as one specially for people with ME/CFS.

Whilst we do not run special classes for pregnant women, if you attend an Iyengar class already, or have done so in the past, it is fine to continue your attendance. Just make sure the teacher knows you are pregnant. The poses will be adapted safely for you and the baby.
If you wish to start classes during your pregnancy please consult Frances Homewood, our senior teacher, on 0114 2346475 / 07944 169238 for guidance. She has many years experience of teaching pregnant women.

Iyengar Yoga

This centre is dedicated to the style of yoga taught by BKS Iyengar and his family. The main teachers at the Centre regularly study at his internationally respected Yoga Institute, in Pune, India. The emphasis is on correct stretching and alignment of the body through sequenced poses. The centre teachers are highly experienced in teaching these poses to suit the ability of all individuals by adapting them and using equipment.

If you are coming to your first class, here is what to expect and where to find us.

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Classes at the Sheffield Yoga Centre

Details of classes at the centre and booking forms can be found in the Yoga Classes at SYC page.

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Events at the Sheffield Yoga Centre

Details of events at the centre and booking forms can be found in the Events page.

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What to expect...

Booking a class

Classes run and are generally booked in 10-week blocks - autumn, winter, spring, summer - except Introductory classes which are 5-week long.
Booking for classes is normally done for a block. Given the limits on numbers, it is advisable to book ahead.
Please check our Classes page for details and to download a booking form or contact Frances Homewood on 07944 169238 or sheffieldyogacentre@tiscali.co.uk.
Existing students can re-book by putting their payment in the small envelopes at the centre. New students need to fill in the booking form.

Fees

The cost for each block of classes is indicated on the booking form.
Classes are payable at the beginning of a (10-week or 5-week) block.
If you are unable to attend any of the classes for which you have paid, you can make up the number of classes within the 10-week or 5-week period for which you have paid by arranging to attend alternative classes at the centre.

• Concessions / Fridays for £1
  Concessionary rates are no longer be available; however, those in receipt of benefits are welcome to drop in to the Friday Beginners class (10 - 11.15am) at a cost of £1.
• Cancellation Policy Payments are not refundable, but may be transferred to pay for another course.

What to Wear

Clothes that allow you to move freely and the body to be seen, for example, shorts, leggings (not too baggy!), vest tops or T-shirts. You may wish to bring a sweater and socks for the relaxation at the end; bare feet only during the class.

What to Bring

The centre is fully equipped with yoga mats, blocks, belts, blankets etc so you do not need to bring anything with you.

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Where to find the Sheffield Yoga Centre

Location: Sheffield Yoga Centre (Walkley)

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Travelling by bus

Buses are 94, 95 along South Rd from town, then walk down Hadfield St and down the hill.

On Infirmary Rd the tram stops just past Burgoyne Rd (routes to Hillsborough and Malin Bridge) or take the 81, 82, 83, 86 buses from town towards Stannington, Hillsborough. Then walk up the hill!

Buses 31 and 32 leave from Sheffield Interchange and stop just below Ruskin Park, opposite the Yoga Centre.

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Travelling by car

Note the one-way system, and the blocking-off of Hadfield St to cars. So for drivers, take Fulton Rd or the next one parallel to Fulton and get to Burgoyne Rd by going left at the bottom then first right. The Sheffield Yoga Centre is on the left opposite Ruskin Park.
There is plenty of parking but only on the park side. Please do not park in front of residents' houses.

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Travelling for outside Sheffield

If you are travelling from outside Sheffield, more comprehensive and detailed directions on how to get to the centre can be found below or in the "Directions to SYC" document.

We recommend that, unless you know the city well, when travelling from the north, east and south you should approach Sheffield by the M1 (and M18 if necessary). From the west, use the M60 and A628 Woodhead Pass or A57 is a more scenic route, following the signs for Sheffield.

From the North (via M1 and A61)

• Leave the M1 at junction 36 signed posted "Sheffield (North) A61".  At the roundabout take the third exit and follow signs for "Sheffield (North) A61" and later "City Centre A61" for 9 miles, passing through Grenoside and Hillsborough.
• Head south on Penistone road (A61). After passing Hillsborough Football ground, continue on A61 and look out for Morrisons / B&Q on right.
• Keep in right hand lane. About one mile further on you’ll see Mecca Bingo hall on right (a tall building on the right visible from the road). At the first set of traffic lights just after this building, take a sharp right turn into Flora Street.
• At top of Flora Street in quick succession turn right into Infirmary Road (B607), first left into Wood Street, at lights right into Whitehouse Lane, then turn first left into Burgoyne Road.

The Sheffield Yoga Centre is a red brick building located on the right, nearly at the top of the road, opposite Ruskin Park.
Please park opposite by the park and take care not to obstruct any of our neighbours' driveways. Thanks

From the South and East (via M1 and M18, Sheffield Parkway)

• Approach Sheffield on the M1 and leave the motorway at junction 33, following the City Centre signs along the dual carriageway A630/A57/A61 Parkway.
• Shortly after entering the 40mph zone, turn right onto the Ring Road at junction 1 - Cutler's Gate.
  Continue along the Ring Road following signs for "University of Sheffield", "Barnsley A61" and later "Glossop A57", through junctions 10, 9, 8 and 7.
• At junction 7 - Shalesmoor - turn left and continue uphill along the Ring Road, still following signs for "University of Sheffield" and "Glossop A57".
• Continue uphill along Netherthorpe Road (the Supertram tracks run in the middle of this road) to the next roundabout - junction 6 - University Square (flower bed in centre). Stay on the right hand lane.
  At this big roundabout take the 4th exit sign-posted “St George’s Hospital/Walkley”, up Bolsover Road.
• Continue up the hill for 1 mile or so, pass the Sheffield Buddhist Centre on your left and carry on until you see the “Walkley” sign on the right.
• Take the first right down Fulton road and at the T junction at the bottom turn left, then first right into Burgoyne Road.

The Sheffield Yoga Centre is a red brick building on the left, opposite Ruskin Park.
Please park opposite by the park and take care not to obstruct any of our neighbours' driveways. Thanks

From the West and Manchester (via M60, M67, A57)

• Leave the M60 (east) at junction 24 signed "Sheffield".
• Continue following the "Sheffield" signs along the M67 and the A57 (through the Snake Pass).
• Go through Glossop and head east on A57/Snake Pass Road toward Sheffield
• Continue to follow A57 for about 15 miles.
• Turn slight left into A6101/Rivelin Valley Road, marked for Hillsborough.
• After the Rivelin café on your left , ignore the 1st right turn into Rivelin Road and straight after take the 2nd right into Walkley Bank Road.
• At a crossed road with a tall stone wall on your right turn right again to stay on Walkley Bank Road (do not go straight onto Morley Street).
• At the Crown pub junction (opposite the  Florist pub) turn left then slightly right almost immediately to continue onto Walkley Road.
• Pass the Belle Vue pub on your left and turn slightly right onto Whitehouse Road.
  Turn 4th right into Burgoyne Road.

The Sheffield Yoga Centre is a red brick building on the right, opposite Ruskin Park.
Please park opposite by the park and take care not to obstruct any of our neighbours' driveways. Thanks


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Accommodation

For mor einformation on accommodation is Sheffield please check http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/out--about/tourist-information/staying-in-sheffield.

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Car Parking and Car Sharing

When attending a class at the Sheffield Yoga Centre please do not park in front of residents' houses. There is plenty of parking on the opposite side or on roads further up.

We are also trying to encourage car sharing. Please talk to your teacher about it. Requests or offers for car-sharing to go to the Sheffield Yoga Centre can also be posted in this website. If you are interested please send your details to Pascale_Vacher@yahoo.co.uk including your email address, what you want (e.g. to provide a lift, accept a lift, share car...), the day and time of class, the area you travel from. We will not publish phone numbers or full names.

Wanted	Offered
I attend Frances’ beginner class on Monday evening 6:20pm. So far I have been able to come using my own car, but after the 9th of November I am looking for someone to give me a lift coming from Fulwood or Broomhill. We live between Ranmoor and Broomhill. Please email S.Hehl-Lange@sheffield.ac.uk Thank you. Sigi	I can offer a lift to anyone travelling from the Nether Edge area, who can be at my house for 7.25 for Frances’ Intermediate class on Monday evenings. Please email wendy@lobatto.freeserve.co.uk. Wendy
	I attend the 8pm Wednesday evening yoga class at the Yoga Centre coming from Oughtibridge and can offer a lift to anyone else attending if required. Email me on di35whistles@hotmail.co.uk Diana

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