Vision Yoga with Naomi

I’m really excited to announce that I’ve just launched my new website…

You may well ask…what is Vision Yoga? 

Over the last 5 years, I have been working with some amazing natural vision teachers to improve my eyesight. It has been an incredible journey! 

I felt that the practice of natural vision aligned beautifully with my style of teaching yoga, so I was inspired to develop Vision Yoga. It is a method of teaching which focuses on helping the mind, the eyes and body work together naturally. This will not only help improve vision, it will promote positive transformation. 

Head over to Vision Yoga to find out more.

I will still be running all of my group classes at Bristol Yoga centre and offering specialist one to one classes. 

I’ll be starting a weekly Friday lunchtime Vision Yoga class and Intro to Vision Yoga: Clarity for the Eyes and Mind at the beginning of this year.

Please sign up to my newsletter to get all the latest information. Or follow along on instagram and facebook.

I look forward to seeing you in class,

Naomi Hayama.

Vision can be improved;

the secret is relaxation of the mind and eyes. 

- Margaret Corbett 

Specialist Therapeutic Yoga Classes

All our classes are special but we have several unique therapeutic yoga classes at the Bristol Yoga Centre.

We wanted everyone to be able to access the excellent benefits of yoga and we’ve created these specialist styles. These classes are suitable for people with chronic pain, injuries or medical issues. It’s also great for beginners and those that want to take it slow and cultivate mindfulness and relaxation. Plus the teachers have several decades of experience in teaching yoga, so you’re in a safe hands!

• Monday 12:00 - 12:45pm - Community Women’s Yoga with Claire (starts 2oth January)

• Monday 7:15-8:15pm - Community Relax, Breathe and Meditate with Naomi

• Tuesday 10:00-11:00am - Therapeutic Yoga with Traivs

• Wednesday 10:00-11:00am - Donation Based Mindfulness Meditation & Yoga with Naomi

• Wednesday 12:15-1:00pm - Community Somatic Movement & Yoga with Naomi

• Friday 10:00-11:00 am - Gentle Yoga with Naomi

• Sunday 5:30 - 6:30pm - Release and Restore with Phoebe (starts 19th January)

Our friendly classes are small group size and suitable for all levels of students, including beginners. We also have most of the classes available online so you can join us from anywhere. Please book in advance.

Come and join us :)

BYC Yoga News

We've added more dates for Aimee's new and full moon restorative sessions the next one is this Saturday 6th April from 2-3:30pm. Cecilia is also going to be running a beginner's backbend class on Saturday 11th May from 11-12:30pm.

Kate has just scheduled new dates for her Yoga Basics course in September. Claire's lovely mum and baby yoga have successfully started and we are proud to be offering wide range of specialist classes. 

Naomi's yoga retreat in Japan has now sold out but there are still spaces available in Chamonix in September. She will be away from 12th April to 10th May. Her Monday evening, Tuesday lunch time and Friday morning classes are covered by Travis and Hana. Her donation based mindfulness Meditation and community outdoor/indoor yoga class in Horfield will be closed during her time away.

Upcoming Yoga Workshops and Courses

We’ve got plenty of new upcoming workshops and courses in December and next year.

• Yoga for Relaxation with Travis on Saturday 2nd December 2-5pm

• The Power of Breathing with Naomi on Sunday 3rd December 11-1pm

• Breathwork for the Immune System with Peter Sunday 7th January 11-1pm

• Hypnotherapy and Relaxation workshop with Lucy Saturday 13th January 2-3:30pm

• Mindfulness Meditation and Yoga with Naomi on Sunday 21st January 11-1pm

• Healthy Spine with Cecilia on Saturday 27th January 2-4:30pm

There’s also a two day Yoga basic course with Kate on Saturday 6th and 20th January. You can attend just one or book both sessions for a discounted price.

We’ll be scheduling more exciting new classes so watch this space!

Menopause Awareness Month

October is the Menopause Awareness month. The IMS (International Menopause Society) along with the World Health Organisation (WHO) have been trying to raise more awareness of the menopause and the support options available for improving health and wellbeing for women.

We have organised a new Yoga for Perimenopause workshop with Naomi on Sunday 5th November from 11am -1pm.

Perimenopause is even less known or talked about and Naomi has recently written a blog post on her Perimenopause experience to shed more light on this natural journey. She believes it’s important for women to be able to share and support each other through these experiences.

Come and join us for a lovely relaxing session of yoga and meditation, especially designed for Perimenopause and Menopause. There will also be an opportunity to chat and share your experience in a safe and caring environment.

New Donation Based Mindfulness Meditation Class

We’re pleased to announce a new donation based Mindfulness Meditation and Yoga class with Naomi. This is a weekly class on Wednesday from 10-11am and suitable for all levels of students, including beginners.

Suggested donation amount is £5 or £4 for concessions but you can simply choose to pay what you can afford by selecting to register for free and paying what you can afford at the studio. Please bring cash along with you.

You won’t be turned away from lack of funds but we have limited spaces available, so please try and book in advance. Drop in students are welcome if there are spaces available in the class.

Upcoming Workshops

We’ve got following specialist yoga workshops scheduled so far. See the below links for more information.

• Sunday 15th May from 11-1pm Mindfulness Meditation and Yoga with Naomi

• Saturday 25th June from 2-5pm Yoga for Relaxation with Travis

• Sunday 3rd July from 11-1pm Neck and Shoulder Tension Relief with Naomi

• Saturday 16th July from 11-1pm The Art of Breathing with Tash

You can book these workshop through our booking system. Just toggle to the date using the calendar on the left top hand corner. There are concessionary prices also available.

We’re planning to do other workshops from Pranayama to Yin Yoga later in the year so watch this space!

New Yoga Workshops

We’ve just scheduled two workshops in much anticipated Spring time.

• Yoga for Stamina with Travis on Saturday 2nd April from 2:00 - 5:00 pm

• Mindfulness Mediation and Yoga with Naomi on Sunday 15th May from 11:00 am -1:00pm

Both workshops are very popular and have sold out in the past so if you like to attend, we recommend booking early. Here's more details about the events: https://bristolyogacentre.co.uk/workshops

20% OFF Selected Classes

Happy Valentine’s day soon!

We’re offering 20% off our selected classes until 18th February (midnight). Here is the list of classes that’s participating in this great offer.

• Monday 7:45 - 8:45am - Yoga and Pilates with Claire (In-Person only)

• Monday 16:00 - 17:00 pm - Prenatal Yoga with Claire ( In-Person only)

• Tuesday 10:00 - 11:00am - Therapeutic Yoga with Travis

• Tuesday 19:30 - 20:30pm - Functional Yoga with Nadia

• Wednesday 10:00 - 11:00am - Community Mindfulness Meditation with Naomi

• Wednesday 18:00 - 19:00 pm - Functional Yoga with Nadia

• Wednesday 19:30 - 20:30pm - Slow flow & Yin Yoga with lzzy

• Thursday 12:30 - 13:30 - Community Yoga and Pilates with Claire (In-Person only)

• Friday 18:00 - 19:00pm - Yoga and Pilates with Claire (in-Person only)

• Saturday 9:30 - 10:30am - Community Flow Yoga with Kate

Please use the code: SELECT20FEB at checkout on our booking system. Please note that this offer is for single use per booker.

Yoga in Horfield

Naomi's outdoor yoga class in Horfield continues indoors in a lovely fairly light lit cabin at the Civil Service Sports Club every Thursday from 6:30 - 7:30pm. The space is well ventilated and warm and there are mats, blocks and other props available.

Naomi focuses on mindful movements and postures that encourages natural range of motion, optimal health and well being. Beginners and all levels of students welcome.

Please book in advance as there are limited spaces available. You can also use community 5 class pass for this class.