All class information correct at September 2024.
This page details all you need to know… how classes operate, costs, how to pay etc.
Please read this page in full if you are considering joining classes.  

Beginners are welcome in all classes.

Awaken with Yoga offers Inspiring, interesting and unique fresh thinking classes in excellent independent venues.

JANUARY BOOKINGS – Kindly refer to the information provided towards the bottom of this page regarding bookings for this period.

Class times

Monday Evening	The Adult School, Higham Ferrers	OPEN 7.15pm to 8.30pm
Tuesday Afternoon	The Hensman Hall, Higham Ferrers Term fee or Drop-in option available in this class only	OPEN 1.15pm to 2.30pm
Tuesday Evening	The Studio, Rushden	OPEN 7.15pm to 8.30pm
Wednesday Evening	The Adult School, Higham Ferrers	OPEN 7.15pm to 8.30pm

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Basics: Your First Class information

• All the equipment you will need for your first class & up to 6 weeks thereafter is provided – do not purchase equipment if you do not already have it, as often the wrong equipment is bought.
• Due to hygiene matters, particularly since Covid, students are asked to invest in equipment within 2 months of attendance Should you enjoy the classes and wish to continue – you will know by this time.
• Good quality equipment can be purchased through the yoga school at very competitive rates.
• Please arrive 20 mins early for your first class.
• Bring a blanket to retain body heat whilst in relaxation – standard yoga practice.
• Wear comfortable gym-style clothes – NO JEANS.

Costs & How classes Operate

Join any time, space permitting and subject to booking. Please enquire about space availability first via Email – see contact page.

Information on how to book and how to pay is further down the page.

All classes are suitable for beginners. You are very welcome. The Beginner page will provide you with further information – please have a read.

Trial Session: £10pp per class

4 weekly Block membership £37.00pp – after Trial

You are welcome to book a one off trial session for £10 pp in any class.
A trial will give you a good idea of classes, however please appreciate a few weeks is needed to form an educated option as the class content is different each week.

YOU CAN TRIAL AND JOIN ANYTIME. THERE IS NO NEW START OF TERM.

After your trial, all classes are charged at £37 pp per 4 weeks. This covers one class weekly over a 4 weekly period. All classes are renewed & paid on a 4 weekly basis.

For the Tuesday afternoon class ONLY, you have 2 options – the option of term fee, £37 pp, which is the best class rate or for a small additional weekly premium of £2.75 you can drop in – Drop-in @ £12 pp per class – You still have to enquire about space availability and register before your first attendance. After your first attendance you can just come as and when you wish.

How to Book

Classes are popular and class numbers are capped for your comfort and effective learning; therefore you need to check space availability to see when you can start.

• Either email – BEST OPTION – or phone. Please see the contact page. Contact me
• Please tell me if there is a specific class that suits you, or if you have no preference.
• Please include a phone number. Sometimes emails go missing therefore
  PLEASE CHECK YOUR JUNK AND SPAM FOLDERS IF WAITING FOR AN EMAIL REPLY.
• Questions relating to health matters are not answered on email, please phone. I am more than happy to help you. NO TEXT MESSAGES
  

If you have any questions i really recommend reading through this website, it may well answer any questions you have – please visit the About Yoga page, or Beginners page. If you are serious about understanding how yoga can help you, please get in touch.

How to Pay

Once a space is available and offered: All trial sessions for new students are requested to be pre-paid via your online banking. Payment details are given on request.

Payments must be made within 24 hours of your space being offered. This allows me to reduce waiting times in the event others wish to join and classes become full. Spaces are offered on a first come first serve basis and can be taken at any time as enquiries are frequent. Once paid, this officially secures your space.

Trial session payments are non refundable.

What if classes are full on enquiry

It is worth being patient and going on the waiting list if classes are full… WHY… because spaces can come available anytime. People come and go for so many different reasons. The wait time averages 2 – 5 weeks depending on the time of year. Fully booked classes are a positive sign of class teaching quality, and that they are enjoyable and yield results.
There is no charge for registering and waiting.
If after registering and waiting your circumstances change, you are under no obligation to join or take the space when a space comes free and is offered. The opportunity will simply be passed to someone else. Just tell me when I contact you. You can always contact me again at a later date when the time is right for you again.

Benefits of membership

Classes are offered on a manageable and affordable consecutive 4 weekly rate. There is no long-term commitment.
A simple term fee system means a fair class rate and Sustainability for the classes. You have motivation to attend. With motivation, classes are well attended, with a great atmosphere. You have a guaranteed space each week, sufficient space for comfort and capped numbers for effective teaching with a long-term experienced teacher in good independent venues. No time wasting each week coming early to find a place and queue to pay. You have the added safety of a Health and Safety induction and familiarity – I know your goals and why you are attending.
Membership also means you can also access other classes if you need to change sessions occasionally, knowing a space will be reserved for you… Just come and enjoy. See below for further details.

What if I can’t attend?

In the event you may have an occasional genuine reason you cannot attend your normal registered class, you can ask to switch to any other session during that week. Please consider: most classes and courses charge a block booking but there are no alternatives if you cannot attend.

If you cannot attend ANY class during the course of a week, entirely missed weeks can be made up by attending 2 sessions in any ONE week you decide, for as long as you are a member, so you do not have to make classes up immediately, any missed sessions are open to an honesty box policy. So, there is no pressure. Doing more than one session of yoga a week works at a deeper level and you will really notice the difference.

January Bookings

January is the busiest time of year. Due to high demand there is no option to trial Classes during this month. January is a faddy and fickle time for the fitness industry as a whole. It is a simple 4 week booking for January. Past years has proven that because of the for-mentioned issues allowing one off trial sessions at this time is to difficult to manage, financial losses are incurred, those that really want to get into yoga often miss out and access is delayed.

Holiday Seasons

There are several close downs each year at various times mostly between March and September and the main holiday season or June to August, and 3 weeks each year over the Christmas and New Year period

Are you Expecting a baby?

Sorry, pregnant ladies are not permitted in general mainstream classes. Pregnancy Yoga is specialised. You are always welcome once your baby has arrived, and it will benefit & compliment motherhood greatly.

COVID-19 Information & Guarantee:

Your classes are safe. In the event classes have to close due to any future lockdowns, your unused classes will get carried over to when classes reopen. It is up to you to return and use them. The yoga school has been running since 2002 and survived the pandemic, which saw three lock down periods and each time students eagerly returned to enjoy their classes once again.