Sheffield and District Iyengar Yoga Association

Iyengar Yoga Classes at Sheffield Yoga Centre (Walkley)

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NEW 5-Week Introductory/Beginner Course
NEW Starting Date: Thursday 15th April, 7.30 - 8.45pm - Cost £30
Sheffield Yoga Centre, 270 Burgoyne Road, Walkley, Sheffield S6 3QF

As there have not been enough people registering for this class the starting date has been postponed until after Easter - Thursday 15th April.
If you are interested you need to register at least a week before the start of the course.

To book a place please download the Introductory classes booking form here or contact Frances on 07944 169238 / 0114 2346475 to book or email us at sheffieldyogacentre@tiscali.co.uk.

Please note that the price of the Monday, Wednesday and Thursday introductory classes is now £35.

NOTICE: We have a new special offer from this month:
If you book for more than 1 block of classes at the centre there will be a 10% reduction on the 2nd class.

Regular Classes at the Sheffield Yoga Centre - 2010

Classes run and are generally booked in 10-week blocks - Autumn, Winter, Spring, Summer - except Introductory and Beginners classes which are 5-week long.
Unless indicated otherwise the next 10-week courses start on week commencing Monday 8 Feb. 2010 and the next 5-week beginners classes start on week commencing Monday 8 Feb. 2010.

To book and get details of cost of classes download a Regular classes registration and booking form (valid from w/c 15 Feb 10).

For further details, concessions and availability please see below and ring Frances Homewood on 07944 169238 or email sheffieldyogacentre@tiscali.co.uk.

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Class Schedule

Day/Time	Level	Teacher	Notes
Monday 6.30pm - 7.45pm	Introductory / Beginners	Bridget Strong	5-week block Spaces are available
Monday 6.15pm - 7.30pm	Beginners Plus	Frances Homewood	10-week block
Monday 7.45pm - 9.45pm	Intermediate	Frances Homewood	10-week block Spaces are available
Tuesday 11.30am - 12.30pm	Beginners / "Older and Stiffer"	Joan Abrams	5-week block This small and friendly beginners class, taught by a very experienced and mature teacher is for those who feel they are getting stiffer with age and want to improve balance and flexibility without strain. 5-week block or drop-in classes
Tuesday 2.15pm	Yoga for ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome	Frances Homewood / Iris Pimms / Joan Abrams	Not every week. Please phone 0114 2685212 for details
Tuesday 4.15pm - 5.30pm	Therapeutic	Frances Homewood / Iris Pimms / Joan Abrams	Individual programmes are provided for people unable to attend a general class because of illness or injury. The places are limited. Please contact Frances directly to check availability.
Tuesday 6.00pm - 7.30pm	General	Frances Homewood	10-week block Spaces are available
Wednesday 9.30am - 11.00am	Women - All levels	Frances Homewood	10-week block Spaces are available
Wednesday 6.20pm - 7.50pm	General	Frances Homewood	10-week block
Wednesday 6.30pm - 7.45pm	Introductory / Beginners	Emma Rattenbury	5-week block Spaces are available
Wednesday 8.00pm - 9.15pm	Beginners	Emma Rattenbury	5-week block Spaces are available
Thursday 6.00pm - 7.15pm	Introductory	Mandy Bryce	5-week block Spaces are available
Thursday 7.30pm - 8.45pm	Introductory / Beginners	Mandy Bryce	NEW class: starting 15th April 5-week block Spaces are available
Thursday 6.05pm - 8.05pm	Intermediate	Marios Argiros	10-week block Spaces are available
Saturday 1.30pm - 5.00pm	Teacher training	Frances Homewood	Every fortnight For teacher trainees only.
Sunday 10.30am - 11.45am	Beginners	Wendy Weller-Davies	5-week block Spaces are available Those in receipt of benefits are welcome to drop in to this class at a cost of £1 per sesion.

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Booking a class

When places are available it may be possible to join in a class during a block (and pay only for the remaining classes). For the other classes it is advisable to book ahead.

The cost depends on the duration of the class. Concessions and drop-in rates are available in some classes.

Given the limits on numbers, it is advisable to book ahead.
Existing students can re-book by putting their payment in the small envelopes at the centre. New students need to fill in the appropriate registration and booking form:

Registration and booking form for regular classes
Registration and booking form for introductory classes.

Fees

Introductory / Beginners 5-week courses	£35
Beginners 5-week courses	£30
Older and Stiffer 5-week courses	£27.5
Beginners 10-week courses	£60
General 10-week courses	£68
Intermediate 10-week courses	£80
Therapeutic 10-week courses	£90
Drop in rate/one-off class	£7.50 (Introductory and Beginners) £8 (General) £10 (Intermediate)

The cost for each block of classes is indicated on the booking form. Fees are payable at the beginning of a (10-week or 5-week) block.

Concession Rates

A 20% reduction is available for those in full time education, on job seekers allowance, disability living allowance and income support.
Those in receipt of benefits are welcome to drop in to the Sunday Beginners class (10.30am - 11.45am) at a cost of £1.
Discount for block booking: If you book two classes in the same 5 or 10 week block you can deduct 10% from the price of your second class.

Missed Classes / Cancellation Policy

Payments are not refundable, but may be transferred to pay for another course.
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. Please advise the teacher on arrival at your replacement class.

Closure

The centre is closed during the following periods:

Christmas	21 December 2009 to 3 January 2010
Easter	2 to 11 April 2010
Bank Holiday	3 May 2010
Spring Bank	31 May to 4 June 2010
Summer	reduced summer timetable starts on 19 July 2010 - except for drop-in classes

For further details of dates at the SYC for 2009-10 click here.

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Class Levels

Introductory	For those completely new to yoga or with experience of other yoga styles.
Beginners	For people with two years or less experience of Iyengar Yoga.
Beginners/General	Not suitable for complete beginners. For those developing a home practice.
General	For those with two years or more experience of Iyengar yoga who want to work more intensively.
Intermediate	For those with 3 or more years experience of Iyengar yoga and who can hold a steady head and shoulder balance.
Therapeutic	By application only, for those requiring more specialist attention. Individual programmes designed.
Older & Stiffer	A slower paced class.
Teacher Training	A minimum 3 years of Iyengar yoga classes and recommendation of a teacher is required.

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Teachers Qualification

All of these classes are taught by fully qualified Iyengar Teachers who hold the Iyengar Yoga Certification Mark.

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10 March, 2010