Gentle Yoga and Meditation for Peace Event

“In a world troubled by war, civil unrest, political tension, and personal conflict, yoga’s ability to relieve stress and foster inner calm offers a potent tool for promoting peace,” Diana O’Reilly, BWY Chair.

We've just joined Yoga for Peace Movement with the British Wheel of Yoga. This event is intended to harness yoga's power to release tension and cultivate calm, creating personal and communal healing. 

We have chosen a gentle and inclusive form of yoga and meditation practice to foster a welcoming environment where everyone can unite in the shared intention of peace and hope.  You can read more about this event on our blog.

This session is taking place on Saturday 13th July from 11-12pm and it’s available to attend online or in-person. All levels of students including complete beginners welcome. Please book in advance through our website.

Suggested donation amount is £5 or £4 for concessions but you can also register for free if you cannot afford the fee. All proceed will be going to a local charity, Bristol Mind. We have their donation box in the studio so you’re welcome to donate further if you wish.

Please help promote this inspiring event by sharing. We look forward to welcoming you in our studio.

New and Full Moon Restorative Yoga with Aimee

We’ve just scheduled lots of new dates for Aimee’s new and full moon restorative yoga.

• Full moon restorative Sunday 24th March

• New moon Restorative Saturday 6th April

• Full moon restorative Sunday 21st April

• New Moon Restorative  Sunday 5th May 

• Full Moon Restorative Saturday 22nd June

This session with Aimee will include guided cleansing breath and gentle movement. There will be time for journaling and reflection. We will then slowly move through positions which will explore your range of movement whilst using as many bolsters and blankets as you would like for support, helping you to relax the nervous system and release tension.

These sessions are from 2-3:30pm and costs £18 full price or £12 concessions.

New Women's Circle

Naomi is starting a new women’s circle workshop on Sunday 12th March from 11am-1pm.

She’ll guide you through nourishing mixture of gentle movement, breathing practice, relaxation and meditation. You’ll have the opportunity to share your thoughts and feelings in a safe and caring environment. This class is for women and those who identify as women. Beginners and experienced students welcome.

We are contemplating on offering this workshop as a monthly class and if you’re interested, please get in touch.

January 10% OFF Discount!

We're offering 10% OFF our online and in person classes until the end of January. Please use the discount code: JANUARYOFFER10 at checkout. Please note that this offer is for single use per booker available for a single class only. Sorry our class passes are not included.

We're still continuing to observe social distancing and limiting the size of our classes so please book in advance. We welcome all ages, gender and abilities.

Feel free to let your friends and family know about this offer!

Summer Time 20% OFF Discount!

Summer Holiday Special!

We're offering 20% OFF our online and in person classes until the end of August. Please use the discount code: SUMMERTIME20 at checkout. Please note that this offer is for single use per booker and available for our term booking or a single class (class passes are not included).

We've decided to continue to limit the numbers of people in the studio so that our teachers and students can practice feeling safe and relaxed. We welcome all ages, gender and abilities. Feel free to let your friends and family know about this offer!

20% OFF Introductory Online Class Offer

We’re continuing 20% Off introductory online class offer for your first class during lockdown so that you can try our class at a discounted rate. Please use discount code: BYC20 at checkout.

Our excellent teachers are able to accommodate different levels of students and our classes are suitable for beginners.

Please feel free to get in touch with us if you’re not sure which class to try.

Classes for Everyone

Our aim is to bring the mental and health benefits of Yoga, Pilates and Mindfulness Meditation to widest range of people.

We welcome all levels of fitness and abilities, as well as different body size and shape - You don’t necessarily have to be young, fit or flexible to join our classes!

In fact, many of our teachers and regular students are not your usual athletic types and we have broad range of abilities and age groups coming along.

The owner of Bristol Yoga Centre, Naomi says that she ‘believes it’s really important that the class is open to everyone and not just the selected few. Yoga is more about connection and a feeling of wholeness, than achieving certain poses - it should be inclusive and welcoming for everybody’.

Our classes are open to all levels of students including beginners. We recognise that everyone was once a beginner and if you enjoy the practice, you’ll naturally begin to feel the difference sooner. To help, we’ve ensured that our class sizes are smaller so that you can receive more personal attention.

If you have injuries, medical issues or disabilities, please get in touch with the teacher before the class. Our teachers are friendly and highly experienced and they should be able to give you further advice. We also have specialist classes such as therapeutic and gentle yoga as well as mindfulness meditation that you might want to try. 

To make our classes more accessible, we offer concessions, community classes and have affordable payment options.  If you’re struggling financially please get in touch and we will be able to offer further discounts or free classes.

New Therapeutic Yoga Class

A new tailored therapeutic yoga class suitable for anyone working with injury, pain, anxiety and/or depression, or anyone who feels the desire to do a gentle nurturing Yoga practice. The class includes awareness practices, restorative yoga, breath work and gentle movement to recalibrate and ease.

Leonora is a very experienced and attentive yoga teacher and you will be taught in a small group so that you can receive maximum individual attention. This class is on every Tuesday from 10:00 - 11:00am. It’s suitable for all levels of students including beginners and those with more experience. You can drop in, join for the term or purchase 5 class pack in the studio. For more information see our price guide.

Therapeutic Yoga class

We now offer Therapeutic Yoga class on Tuesday morning from 10:00 - 11:00am with Josie. 

This class would be suitable for people with injuries, returning to yoga after a break, wanting to improve energy levels, improve sleep, reduce pain, lessen worry, irritability, feel happier, reduce stress levels or simply have the desire to find space to slow down.

Josie completed a 500 hour advanced yoga teacher training, registered with IYN, at Yogasara Academy in Bristol. She qualified as a yoga Nidra teacher with Total Yoga Nidra in London and is currently undertaking a two year course in Yoga Therapy for mental health  with the Minded Institute.

Classes for Beginners

All of our classes at Bristol Yoga Centre are suitable for complete beginners. Our teachers are highly experienced and amongst the best trained in Bristol, they are very comfortable accommodating new students. If you’re not sure where to begin, we suggest reading our getting started guide and class guide for more information.

From the 11th of May, we have a new specialist class starting which is great for beginners.

Thursday 16:30 – 17:30pm Gentle Yoga with Pauline Hambelton-Hopf (from 11th May 2017)

Pauline is a fantastic teacher and has been teaching yoga for 15 years! She has taught many beginners during this time and will help you get started.

We also offer Restorative Yoga class on Wednesday at 19:30 – 20:45pm. This is another great class for beginners as the class is slower in pace and focuses on alignment and relaxation.

Most of our classes are available for drop in so you can try the class before committing to a term or buying a multi-card. See here for details on our class prices. Please try to come 10 mins before the class and let the teacher know you are new to Yoga or Pilates. Then they can ensure you get the appropriate instructions and enjoy your first class. If you have any health issues, it is helpful to discuss with the teacher in advance.

So why not come along ….. and feel good!