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 :)

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 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.

Yoga Retreat in Portugal with Naomi

We’re excited to announce our very first Yoga Retreat in Portugal with Naomi from 16-23rd October 2022. Experience an adventurous week in beautiful Portugal with like-minded people, delicious gourmet vegetarian cuisine, inspiring yoga classes, meditation, on-site massages and optional surf lessons.

Naomi will be offering twice daily yoga sessions and a friendly local surf teacher will be giving you a fun daily surf classes. If surfing isn’t your thing, there are other alternative activities to choose from: PADI certified scuba diving course, kitesurfing, SUP and kayaking. These guided activities are for 3 days during your retreat and are an alternative to surfing. (Please note these activities need to be booked in advance).

Suitable for all abilities including beginners. This retreat is organised by a small lovely retreat company called Bluerise Retreat. 10% discount code currently available. Use sunshineyoga at checkout.

New Morning Vinyasa Yoga and Meditation Class

We are starting a dynamic Vinyasa yoga and calming meditation class on Tuesday morning from 3rd September 7:30 - 8:30 am with Tash Neely.

The class offers an equally nurturing and challenging experience that invites you to move in a way that feels good to you. Focussing on full breath and dynamic flows to make you feel bright, energised and ready for the day ahead, we will explore sun salutations and fluid movements that will wake the body, ending with a meditation to bring calm and clarity to the mind.

All levels of student are welcome to this class. Tash also teaches Yin and Yang Yoga on Sundays from 5-6:15pm.

New Mindfulness Meditation Class

We are starting a new Mindfulness Meditation class from Wednesday 3rd October 10-11am with Naomi. This is a donation based class and you can pay what you can afford. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds (suggested donation is £5).

We will practice mindfulness meditation, gentle yoga stretches, breathing and relaxation techniques. The focus will be on meditation but we will explore yoga techniques to learn how to sit comfortably and steadily. All levels of students welcome including beginners. 

Please try and book in advance if possible and wear comfortable clothes. 

New Hatha Yoga Class

We are starting a new Thursday evening Hatha Yoga Class with Amber from 19th April 2018.  This class is suitable everyone including beginners and more advanced students. 

Amber's Hatha yoga classes draws influence from meditative restorative yoga and will use some stronger poses to help bring focus into the present moment. You will be working with pranayama (breathing techniques) and students will be encouraged to tap into their own breath to enable them to feel more deeply into physical postures. Whether you are new to yoga, a regular yogi, or have not been to a session in years, this class is open to all. 

Drop in students and MoveGB users welcome! Concessionary rates (NHS workers included) are available.

New Yoga Workshops

We have organised lots of inspirational yoga workshop this month:

• Yoga for Stamina with Travis on Saturday 13th January
• The Deep Quiet Within - Meditation and Practices with Kay on Saturday 20th January
• Scaravelli Yoga with Kate on Sunday 21st January
• Yoga for Creativity & Positive Change with Arianna on Saturday 27th January
• Yoga & iRest Yoga Nidra with Sara-Jo on Sunday 28th January 

All our teachers are highly experienced and amongst the best trained in Bristol. We have specifically selected these workshops to help you re-start your practice after Christmas and New Year.

I hope you can join us!

Meditation, Stress and Life Management Workshop

Brilliant Kay Baxter is doing an all day meditation, stress and life management workshop here at the Bristol Yoga Centre on Sunday 30th July from 10 - 4pm.

Kay has been working in the field of personal growth and development for more than 30 years. She has an honours degree in Psychology and a background in psychology and therapy, as well as leading Meditation and Mindfulness groups and working with individuals since 1994. 

To find out more about her inspirational workshop, click here

Meditation & Mindfulness Workshop

I am really pleased to announce that Bristol Yoga Centre will be hosting Kay Baxter's Meditation & Mindfulness Day workshop on Sunday 28th May 2017. It's from 10am until 4pm and costs £50 (£40 concessions). Kay will also be doing two other meditation workshops in July.

Booking is now taken and if you are interested in coming along or to find out more, please contact Kay by email, kay_baxter3@outlook.com or call 07815 726 918