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 :)

Spring News!

We have several great yoga workshops and courses lined up and new classes starting in April and May.

Here are the upcoming yoga workshops:

• Sunday 23rd April 11-1pm - The Power of Breath with Naomi

• Saturday 29th April 11-1pm - Men’s Yoga with Peter

• Sunday 21st May 11-1pm - Stress and Anxiety Relief with Naomi

New yoga courses:

• 3 week Yoga and Contemporary Dance Session with Claire from Friday 12 - 26th May, 7:15-8:15pm

• 4 week Yoga for Posture and Spinal Strength course with Cecilia from Saturday 3rd - 24th June, 11:15-12:30pm

Natasha is starting a new Saturday evening class from 6-7pm from 22nd April. She's a qualified physiotherapist and teaches classical yoga - emphasising mindfulness and conscious movement with a holistic embodiment.

And finally, Ella is taking over Maria’s Thursday evening class from 7:30 - 8:30pm from 4th May. This will be a community Vinyasa Flow class.

Please book in advance though our booking system (use the calendar on the top left hand side to toggle to the date).

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.

New Yoga Teacher: Shauni Cunningham

We’re pleased to welcome a new yoga teacher, Shauni with the re-opening of our studio happening very soon. She will be teaching Dynamic Flow on Tuesdays from 12:30 - 1:30pm and Hatha Yoga on Wednesdays from 4:45 - 5:45pm. Both her classes will be available for in person and online streaming via Zoom.

Shauni has a deep passion for sports and movement practices and specialises in Hatha, Ashtanga, Yin and Aerial yoga. She is currently completing a Masters in Sport and Performance Psychology and working through a Certificate IV in Pilates Matwork and Reformer. She is passionate about yoga and looks forward to sharing her knowledge with you all!

Early May Bank Holiday at Bristol Yoga Centre

We have a limited classes available on Early May Bank Holiday Monday 6th May 2019. Luckily, some of our teachers have decided to teach this time so these classes will be running as usual :

7:45 – 8:45am - Yoga & Pilates with Claire

17:00 – 18:00pm – Prenatal Pilates & Yoga with Leonora

19:30 – 20:45pm – Mindful Flow Yoga with Leonora

These classes are available on MoveGB & ClassPass. Term bookings and drop in students are also welcome!

All other classes are closed on the Bank Holiday. On Sunday 5th May, Tash’s Yin and Yang Yoga class and donation based community Yin yoga class is also cancelled. Please check our timetable carefully.

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 Wednesday Evening Vinyasa Flow Yoga

Now that it's lighter and warmer for longer, we are introducing a new Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Tash from Wednesday 30th May 2018 at 7:30 -8:45pm.

Tash Neely's Vinyasa Flow Yoga classes unite breath and movement to generate powerful changes that go beyond the mat. A blend of mindfulness, breathing and asana each class is designed to build strength in both body and mind and promote inner peace. 

Her class was recently featured as one of 5 top yoga sessions in Bristol by GoSweat.

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.

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