Yoga with Jane - Long Ashton, Bristol

29/05/2021

Summer yoga classes are continuing on zoom - Monday mornings & evenings. We hope to return to Long Ashton Village Hall in September, if Covid restrictions are fully lifted.
Using zoom to provide virtual classes during the past 12 months has been a rewarding experience, it is not the same as being in a live group setting, but it does have the huge advantage of allowing us to keep up with our practice in some semblance of community. It also reminds us that at the end of the day, all we really need is our mat and our breath and the knowledge that we are always connected to one another, whether we are in the same place or not.
As a teacher I also appreciate that zoom has allowed me to train and continue study with The Institute of Yoga Sports Science, which only ever would have been possible virtually. It has inspired my practice and teaching and I would like to be able to continue to offer zoom classes even when we make it back into the real world!
If you would like details of our classes, please email janemsmith24@outlook.com

17/12/2020

An update on the Village Hall; I’ve been notified that the Long Ashton Community Association trustees have decided that the Centre should remain closed until at least the end of March 2021. Our Yoga classes therefore will stay online for at least the next 3 months – weekly classes start again on Monday, 11 January 2021 (mornings 10.30am and evenings 7.45pm).

In the circumstances, I’m very grateful to have had the opportunity to take part in a course designed to help yoga teachers make the adjustment to teaching online – this was provided by the The Institute of Yoga Sports Science (who have been teaching sports coaches and athletes online for a decade). This whole process has been inspirational, unbelievably we’ve now had nearly 6 months of classes and it’s been amazing to witness everyone’s growing confidence, both in dealing with the technical side and clearly enjoying the opportunity to experience a shared practice but in the comfort and safety of their own homes.

Thank you to everyone who has taken part, it feels like we’ve created our own little yoga community! If you haven’t joined us yet, please do think about it. The classes are not like ’live streamed’ classes - the way it works is yes, you can see and hear me, but importantly I can see you very well (on a large screen) and so much of the time I am watching rather than doing, so I can respond to class and individual needs. One comment I received was that it’s like having a one-to-one session in your own home! The session opens 15 minutes before class starts so there’s the opportunity for everyone to meet and chat, and also at the end we take time to come back together. If you’d like more information, please do get in touch.

Email: janemsmith24@outlook.com

25/06/2020

Following the extraordinary events of the last few months, I'm very pleased to be able to offer 'virtual' yoga classes using Zoom. Just to be clear, these are classes in real time, where I can see you and you can see me and at times also the other class members. We can talk and interact – imagine you’re in a regular class, listening to me talk you through a practice and see me demonstrate, that’s what we’re trying to replicate, but you’re in the comfort and safety of your own homes. If you wish, you can also have a chat to each other at the end too!
Classes are on Mondays, mornings 10.30am and evenings 7.30pm.
If you'd like more information, please email janemsmith24@outlook.com

23/08/2019

Classes start again on Monday, 9 September. This is our Autumn Term, the first half is 7 weeks (9 Sept to 21 Oct) and the second half is 6 weeks (4 Nov to 9 Dec).

In our classes we practice 'Hatha' yoga and our aim in physical terms is simply either to maintain, or try and restore normal human movement. This involves putting our spine, hips, shoulders, feet and ankles through movements that an active person would require to meet their everyday needs.

The way in which we practice is at the heart of yoga - it engages the senses and requires our mental attention - for example, co-ordination of our breath with movement, how we're move through space, how we discriminate this feeling from that, how our breath changes when we do something, or how much effort we are putting into any movement.

If you'd like to know more or are interested in attending either of our classes please contact me:
email janemsmith24@outlook.com
or 07950 510 475.

29/07/2019

It's the Summer break, we've had a great year so far enjoyed by us all. For those of you keen to continue with your own practice but not a lot of time, don't forget just a few minutes most days can be all that's needed. Haven't tried yoga and want to know more, come along to class when we start again on 9 September 🙂
For information about our classes please email janemsmith24@outlook.com

27/08/2018

Yoga classes start again on Monday, 10 September. Morning class 10.00 to 11.30am and evening class 7.30 to 9.00pm. If you’re new or haven’t attended class for a while, please arrive 10 minutes early.
The first half of the Autumn Term is 7 weeks (10 Sept to 22 Oct), so if you’re paying in advance the price is £56, or by the week it’s £10 per class.
The morning class fills up quickly, so if you’re new or haven’t been in class for a while please let me know if you want a place.
There are usually places available in the evening class, but if you’re interested in joining us please let me know.
As ever, I’m really looing forward to sharing my Mondays with you all again soon – I’m sure we’ve all had different experiences over the Summer – life doesn’t always go as we expect – so it’s good we know how to keep out feet on the ground!
If you have any queries or are interested in joining us, please email me on janemsmith24@outlook.com

05/07/2018

The last classes of the Summer Term are on Monday, 23 July.
If anyone needs to contact me, please note that my email address is now janemsmith24@outlook.com

If you have used my old address (virgin.net), in the last 7 days I will not have received it.

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08/04/2018

Our Summer Term starts tomorrow and I'm looking forward to sharing Mondays with you all again, particularly as the weather gets warmer and the evenings get lighter! The emergence of new all around us is enlivening and our practice can help us make the most of the time of year where we naturally feel more energetic!

Yoga also teaches us about the willingness to be present, which isn't difficult, but sometimes remembering to be is. So a little yoga 'practice' for us all 🙂

First Half Term:
9 April to 21 May (except 7 May BH)

Morning class 10.00 to 11.30am
Evening class 19.30 to 21.00pm

Any queries please email jane.smith24@virgin.net

Namaste!

30/12/2017

Thank you to everyone who has joined me in class this year, it has been a pleasure to share yoga practice with you all.

Our New Year of classes starts on Monday, 8 January 2018.

Morning class 10.00 to 11.30am
Evening class 7.30 to 9.00pm

If you haven’t attended class for a while or are new – beginners very welcome – please let me know if want a place this term.

‘Drop in’ £9 per class, or pay less and buy a half term in advance.

Our practice is essentially breath and body centred exercises to calm the mind and energise the body.

Any queries please email: jane.smith24@virgin.net

Namaste

21/08/2017

Yoga classes at Long Ashton Village Hall start again on Monday, 11 September 2017. The first half of the Autumn Term is 6 weeks, so if you're paying in advance the price is £45, or you can pay £9 weekly.

If you haven't attended class for a while or are new - beginners very welcome - please let me know if you want a place this term.

Our practice is essentially breath and body centred exercises to calm the mind and energise the body and I'm looking forward to sharing my Mondays with you all again soon!

Any queries or requests please email jane.smith24@virgin.net

Namaste

27/04/2016

Classes continue this Spring through to 23 May (no classes 2 May BH). The Summer Term is 13 June to 25 July.
I saw this lovely description recently: Attending a yoga class ticks so many boxes. It's like indulging in a massage, a trip to the osteopath, an exercise class, a counselling session, a stress relieving workshop and a confidence booster all in one!
Sounds good doesn't it; yoga certainly is uniquely accessible and adaptable, and once begun, can become a positive lifestyle habit, a habit that has been with me now for over 30 years!