GWSIYI  Glasgow & West of Scotland Iyengar Yoga Institute

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GWSIYI Classes in Glasgow

For further information about these classes and courses please contact your teacher before you attend the class.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Monday: Teacher: Venue: Level:

6.00-7.00pm

Liz Sumner

Maryhill Community Education Centre, 35 Avenuepark Street, Maryhill, Glasgow.(close to Queen Margaret Drive)

Beg.
6.00-7.00pm Valerie Miller

Yogasarvasya Studio, Unit 8, Mansfield Park, 22 Mansfield Street

G11 5QP

Beg.

7.30-9.00pm

Valerie Miller

Yogasarvasya Studio, Unit 8, Mansfield Park, 22 Mansfield Street

G11 5QP

Gen.

6.30-7.30pm

Helen Graham Cambuslang Yoga Studio, 23 Prospect Ave, Cambuslang, Glasgow G72 8BW Beg.

8.00-9.30pm

Helen Graham Cambuslang Yoga Studio, 23 Prospect Ave, Cambuslang, Glasgow G72 8BW L3
7.00 - 8.00pm Veronica Greene Green's Gym, Giffnock              (members only) L1/L2
5.00-6.00pm

Maurice Finn

Langside Hall, 1 Langside Ave, Shawlands, G41 2QR

L1
6.00-7.00pm

Maurice Finn

Langside Hall, 1 Langside Ave, Shawlands, G41 2QR

L1

7.15-8.30pm

Maurice Finn

Langside Hall, 1 Langside Ave, Shawlands, G41 2QR

L2

7.30-8.30pm

Emma McGurn

The Yoga Extension, 47 Southbrae Drive, Jordanhill, G13 1PU

Contact Emma McGurn on 07855941823 or emmamcgurn@hotmail.com

L1
8.10 - 9.10pm  Margaret Blythe

East Kilbride, West Kirk Church, Kittoch St,G74

Contact Margaret Blythe 0141 357 5217; 07711 286 378; margeyoga@live.co.uk

L1
Tuesday:      

9.30-11.00am

Bonar Hutchison

Yogasarvasya Studio, Unit 8, Mansfield Park, 22 Mansfield Street

G11 5QP

Gen.
10.00 -11.30am Helen Graham The Western Baths Club, 12 Cranworth Street, G12 8BZ L2
6.15-7.15pm Margaret Blythe

The Yoga Extension, 47 Southbrae Drive, Jordanhill, G13 1PU

Contact Margaret Blythe 0141 357 5217; 07711 286 378; margeyoga@live.co.uk

L1

7.30-9.30pm

Helen Graham

The Yoga Extension, 47 Southbrae Drive, Jordanhill, G13 1PU

L3
Wednesday:      
9.30-11.00am Valerie Miller

Yogasarvasya Studio, Unit 8, Mansfield Park, 22 Mansfield Street

G11 5QP

L1
10.00-11.00am Maurice Finn

Orchardhill Parish Church, 12 Church Road, Giffnock, G46 6JR

L1
8.00-9.15pm Maurice Finn

Orchardhill Parish Church, 12 Church Road, Giffnock, G46 6JR

L1/2, Gen.
3.00 - 3.30pm Veronica Greene Destiny Centre, 120 Pollokshaws Rd, Shawlands Kids(3-5yrs)
3.35 - 4.20pm Veronica Greene Destiny Centre, 120 Pollokshaws Rd, Shawlands Kids(5-8yrs) 
4.25 - 5.25pm Veronica Greene Destiny Centre, 120 Pollokshaws Rd, Shawlands Kids(8-12yrs)

6.00-7.00pm

Bonar Hutchison

Yogasarvasya Studio, Unit 8, Mansfield Park, 22 Mansfield Street

G11 5QP

Beg.

7.15-8.30pm

Bonar Hutchison

Yogasarvasya Studio, Unit 8, Mansfield Park, 22 Mansfield Street

G11 5QP

L1
6.20-7.45pm Frances McKee

The Yoga Extension, 47 Southbrae Drive, Jordanhill, G13 1PU
Booking Essential.

L2

7.50-9.00pm

Frances McKee

The Yoga Extension, 47 Southbrae Drive, Jordanhill, G13 1PU
Booking Essential.

L1.
Thursday:      
10.15 - 11.30am Veronica Greene The Tramway (Boilerhouse), Albert Drive, Pollokshields Beginners class (Mum with Baby)

6.00-7.15pm

Bonar Hutchison

Yogasarvasya Studio, Unit 8, Mansfield Park, 22 Mansfield Street

G11 5QP

L2

7.30-9.30pm

Bonar Hutchison

Yogasarvasya Studio, Unit 8, Mansfield Park, 22 Mansfield Street

G11 5QP

(*Over 2 Years experience)

*Gen.

6.30-7.55pm

Neil Gillies The Western Baths Club, 12 Cranworth Street, G12 8BZ L2

8.05-9.05pm

Neil Gillies The Western Baths Club, 12 Cranworth Street, G12 8BZ L1
8.00-9.00pm Maurice Finn

Orchardhill Parish Church Hall, 12 Church Rd., Giffnock, G46 6JR

L1
6.40-7.40pm Frances McKee

The Yoga Extension, 47 Southbrae Drive, Jordanhill, G13 1PU

L1

6.30-7.30pm

Helen Graham Cambuslang Yoga Studio, 23 Prospect Ave, Cambuslang, Glasgow G72 8BW L1

8.00-9.30pm

Helen Graham Cambuslang Yoga Studio, 23 Prospect Ave, Cambuslang, Glasgow G72 8BW L3
6.30-7.30pm Margaret Blythe

Kelvindale, St John's-Renfield Church, Beaconsfield Rd, G12

Contact Margaret Blythe 0141 357 5217; 07711 286 378; margeyoga@live.co.uk

L1
8.00-9.30pm Emma McGurn

Introductory 6 week block commencing 22nd April tp 27th May 2010

The Yoga Extension, 47 Southbrae Drive, Jordanhill, G13 1PU

Contact Emma McGurn on 07855941823 or emmamcgurn@hotmail.com

Beg.
Friday:      
   


 
Saturday:      
9.30-10.30am Bonar Hutchison

Yogasarvasya Studio, Unit 8, Mansfield Park, 22 Mansfield Street

G11 5QP

Beg.
11.00am-1.00pm Bonar Hutchison

Yogasarvasya Studio, Unit 8, Mansfield Park, 22 Mansfield Street

G11 5QP

(Over 1 Years experience)

Gen.
10.00-11.00am

Maurice Finn

Langside Hall, 1 Langside Ave, Shawlands, G41 2QR

L1
11.00am-12.15pm

Maurice Finn

Langside Hall, 1 Langside Ave, Shawlands, G41 2QR

L1/2
11.30am-12.55pm Pamela Martin The Western Baths Club, 12 Cranworth Street, G12 8BZ L2
11.00am-12 noon (Monthly) Helen Graham

Cambuslang Yoga Studio, 23 Prospect Ave, Cambuslang, Glasgow G72 8BW.

( see www.glasgowyogaclasses.co.uk for further info)

pregnancy

1.00-2.00pm

Pamela Martin

The Western Baths Club, 12 Cranworth Street, G12 8BZ

L1/Beg.
Sunday:      
1.30pm- 3.00pm Kate Stannard

Bodysense Yoga Studio, 22 Mansfield Street , Glasgow G11 5QP,

Courses for beginners (a block of 6 classes) Pre -booking Essential.

Beg.
3.30pm- 4.30pm Emma McGurn

The Western Baths Club, 12 Cranworth Street, G12 8BZ.
Suitable for those who have completed a beginners course or who have done some yoga before.  No need to book.
Contact Emma McGurn on 07855941823 or emmamcgurn@hotmail.com

L1/Beg.
11.00am-2.00pm Iyengar Yoga Workshops

Yogasarvasya Studio, Unit 8, Mansfield Park, 22 Mansfield Street

G11 5QP

Check www.yogasarvasya.com for details

 
All day Helen Graham

Teacher Training (monthly), including pre TT, intro TT and Intermediate TT),

Cambuslang Yoga Studio, 23 Prospect Ave, Cambuslang, Glasgow G72 8BW.

(see www.glasgowyogaclasses.co.uk for further info)

 
5.00pm -7pm (monthly) Helen Graham

Cambuslang Yoga Studio, 23 Prospect Ave, Cambuslang, Glasgow G72 8BW.

(see www.glasgowyogaclasses.co.uk for further info) , teachers class.

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GWSIYI Classes Outside Glasgow

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Monday:  
 
10.00-11.30am Lyn Farquar Braeport Centre, Braeport, Dunblane FK15 0AT Gen.
18.45-20.15pm Lyn Farquar Braeport Centre, Braeport, Dunblane FK15 0AT Gen.
Tuesday:      

18.0-19.00pm

Susan Smith

St. Margarets Hall, Linlithgow

Beginners 2.
19.10-20.30pm Susan Smith St. Margarets Hall, Linlithgow Intermediate
Wednesday:      

10.00-11.30am

Lyn Farquar

Braeport Centre, Braeport, Dunblane FK15 0AT

Gen.
18.45-20.15pm Lyn Farquar Braeport Centre, Braeport, Dunblane FK15 0AT Gen.

18.00-19.00pm

Susan Smith Angus Williamson Clinic, Baxter's Wynd, Falkirk Beg.
19.30-21.00pm Ishani Erasmus Mayfield Centre, St Ninians, Stirling Beg.
Thursday:  
 
18.30-20.30pm Lyn Farquar Braeport Centre, Braeport, Dunblane FK15 0AT Intermediate

20.10-21.10pm

Susan Smith

Springfield School Community Wing, Linlithgow

Beginners 2
Saturday:      

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Guide to Levels

Beg. = Beginner's Foundation Course
Gen. = General, for people with over six months experience of Iyengar yoga

Int. = Intermediate Level

L1 = Level 1, for people with up to six months experience of Iyengar yoga
L2 = Level 2, for people with over one year experience of Iyengar yoga
L3 = Level 3 for people with over three years experience of Iyengar yoga

Preg. = Pregnancy Class

T.T. = Teacher Training

Teach. = Teacher's Class

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Teachers' Contact Details


Teacher: Location: Phone no.: E-mail: Other Website:
Helen Graham Glasgow 0141 642 0476 helengraham88@mac.com
Neil Gillies Glasgow 0141 945 3931 westendyoga@hotmail.com
Pamela Martin Glasgow 0141 339 0830 pamela@pamela38.wanadoo.co.uk
Bonar Hutchison Glasgow   07973 376275 yogasarvasya@yahoo.co.uk www.yogasarvasya.com
Frances McKee Glasgow   f.mckee2@ntlworld.com
Charlott Hill Glasgow 0796 9636932 chillyoga@gmx.net www.chillyoga.com
Valerie Miller Glasgow   vjmiller@talk21.com  
Andy Brennan Glasgow 0141 889 4571 agbyoga@talktalk.net  
Liz Sumner Glasgow 0141 586 9677 lizsumneryoga@gmail.com www.lizsumneryoga.co.uk
Kate Stannard Glasgow   kate.stannard@gmail.com www.wellbeing-solutions.co.uk, www.katestannard.co.uk
Maurice Finn Glasgow

0141 637 4019,

07950 010 783

mauricefinn@googlemail.com

www.yogainspiration.co.uk

Veronica Greene Glasgow 07973 802031 veronica@littlegreeneyoga.com  www.LittleGreeneYoga.com
Emma McGurn Glasgow 07855941823 emmamcgurn@hotmail.com  
Margaret Blythe
Glasgow

0141 357 5217;

07711 286 378

margeyoga@live.co.uk
www.glasgowyogaclasses.co.uk
Lyn Farquar Stiriling, Dunblane & Doune 01786 823174    
Susan Smith Linlithgow, Falkirk 01324 870914 susan_art_yoga@yahoo.co.uk  
Christine MacKay Lockerbie & Waterbeck 01576 710296 cne.grange@virgin.net  
Maureen Maybank

Strontain, Kilchoan, Acharale,

Lochaline & Glenuig

01967 431381 maureen.maybank@btinternet.com  
Martin Hall

Stoer, Ullapool & Achiltibuie

01571 855360 martinhall@gorrell.co.uk www.gorrell.co.uk
Ishani Erasmus Stirling 01786 449092 ishanierasmus@yahoo.co.uk  
Maxine Swingler Dunblane 01786 478121 maxine.swingler@googlemail.com  

Click here for teachers' biogs

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Class Information

It is recommended to wear light, comfortable clothing that allows easy movement, e.g. shorts, leggings, a t-shirt or a short sleeved top. Bring a warm top for relaxation at the end of the class.
Yoga is practised in bare feet.
It is not advisable to eat at least 2-3 hours before class (4 hours after a heavy meal.)
It is also recommended to attend all of the classes on the Beginners course.
Please inform the teacher of any physical injuries prior to class or before booking a course.
If you have a medical condition it is recommended to consult your doctor before beginning to practice Yoga.
Please also note these classes are not suitable for anyone who is pregnant or with any of the following conditions

(unless stated otherwise):

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
Conditions associated with Heart Disease
Cancer or benign tumours
Epilepsy including Petit Mal
Diabetes
Meniere's Disease
Detached Retina
AIDS
MS (Multiple Sclerosis)
ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis)
Recent post-operative conditions

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Equipment:

Yoga equipment is used to help enable the body to experience the yoga posture (asana).

The following equipment is normally used when practicing Iyengar yoga:

1 Yoga Mat,
5 Foam Blocks,
2 Yoga Bricks,
1 Yoga Belt &
1 Cotton Blanket

Please contact your teacher to see if there is yoga equipment supplied at the class before you attend.

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Suggested Reading:

Beginner's:
(New) "Iyengar Yoga for Beginners": B.K.S. Iyengar

"Iyengar Yoga" Judy Smith
"Yoga in Action, Preliminary Course" Geeta Iyengar
"How to use Yoga": Mira Mehta

General & Asana Practice:
"Light on Yoga": B.K.S. Iyengar
"Yoga the Path to Holistic Health": B.K.S. Iyengar
"Yoga a Gem for Women" Geeta Iyengar
"Yoga the Iyengar Way": Silva, Mira & Shyam Mehta

Further Reading:

"Light On Life: The Yoga Journey to Wholeness, Inner Peace & Ultimate Freedom"

B.K.S. Iyengar, Douglas Abrams & John J. Evans