Krama Vinyasa Tantra Yoga on Wednesday Evening

Vicky is taking over Wednesday evening yoga class at 7:30 - 8:45pm from 24th April 2019. She currently teaches one of our popular donation based classes on Saturday morning at 11:30 - 12:45pm and often receives very positive feedback. Here’s a comment from one of her regular students:

I have really enjoyed Vicky's teaching style and her enthusiasm for Yoga is quite inspiring.  My previous experience with Yoga had brought some results, it was more focused on technique, the class wasn’t very supportive, it seemed quite mechanical, didn’t really connect breath with the movements and I quickly became disinterested and uninspired. Vicky's sessions are completely different,  from the very beginning I was welcomed into her classes. She explains the reasons behind the movements, helpful tips to connect body and breathe and is very encouraging to everyone in the class.  She strikes a really good balance between working hard at getting good posture, and also enjoying the session. 

Vicky teaches Krama Vinyasa Tantra yoga (Kramic technique is also known as step-by step approach) suitable for all levels of students including beginners. In these classes, students will be encouraged to explore and gradually expand their edges in a integrated and fun manner working with asana, pranayama and relaxation techniques.

New Wednesday Morning Yoga class

Shuna’s Wednesday morning yoga class is moving to an earlier time so that you can have more time to get to work. From 3rd April 2019, it will start at 7:00 - 8:00am and the class is called Dynamic Core Yoga.

It’s designed for those of you that are at a desk bound for most of the day. Start your morning reprogramming those postural habits of hunching with the back, straining your neck and shoulders by conditioning your core and spine. Inspired by the principles of Forrest yoga, developed over 40 years by Ana Forrest, this style of yoga is specifically designed to address your core and the physical and emotional stresses and challenges that we face in our modern lives.  

Consistency is key to feeling and seeing those core muscles develop over the spring and summer.

Monthly Yoga Workshops

We now have two monthly yoga workshops at the Bristol Yoga Centre. These extended sessions are a great way to deepen your practice and spend a little longer exploring new techniques. Our next Scaravelli Yoga and Mindful Yin Yoga workshops are:

Mindful Yin Yoga with Emilia on Saturday 23rd March from 3:00 - 5:30pm

This workshop uses Yin Yoga and Mindfulness (MBSR) with elements of Restorative Yoga to create a space of allowing a deep letting go at all levels. We will also practice Pranayama (breathing practice) to bring profound sense of internal balance and harmony. 

Scaravelli Yoga with Katy on Sunday 24th March from 11:30 - 1:30pm

The workshop explore a free-form, intuitive approach to practice, with a focus on how to move in a more connected, harmonious way. Inspired by the teachings of Vanda Scaravelli, you will learn to move sensitively, avoiding imposing on the body and helping you to move with ease towards each Asana.

Please check our yoga workshop page for more information.

New Sunday Evening Yin Yoga class

We are starting a new Sunday evening Yin yoga class from 17th March from 6:30 - 7:30pm with Tash.

Yin is the passive, cooler, reflective and relaxed. The yin way is a gentle and surprisingly powerful method to invoke change in both body and mind. This class offers a unique way of practicing that seeks to embrace stillness and relaxation. Rather than moving dynamically, postures are mostly rooted in the ground, removing all physical effort for the student. The removal of effort allows us to unpin our connective tissue (fascia) that holds our body in place and defines our physical shape. 

It’s accessible to all ages, body types and levels of experience. Tash also teaches more dynamic Yin and Yang class on Sunday from 5:00 - 6:15pm every week.

Senior Yoga Teacher: Leonora Zotti

Leonora Zotti has been practicing for over 30 years and teaching yoga for 20 years. She has taught in many different contexts including: group classes, corporate Yoga, festivals, retreats, workshops, one to one, as well as mentoring and teaching on 200 hour recognised teacher training courses.

Leonora teaches at the Bristol Yoga Centre on the following day and time:

• Monday 5:00 - 6:00 pm - Pregnancy Pilates & Yoga (cover for Celia during her maternity leave)

• Monday 7:30 - 8:45pm - Mindful Flow Yoga (intermediate and advanced students)

• Tuesday 10:00 - 11:00am - Therapeutic Yoga for everyone

• Tuesday 12:30 - 1:30pm - Hatha Yoga for all levels of students including beginners

Leonora can cater for all levels and abilities and if your looking for a small friendly classes with expert guidance, try coming along!

Prenatal Yoga and Pilates Class

Celia is now on a maternity leave but our prenatal Yoga and Pilates class will resume again from next term, Monday 25th February 5:00 -6:00 pm with Leonora. She has covered for Celia many times and is very familiar with the class.

Leonora has been teaching yoga for 20 years and she has taught in many different contexts including: group classes, corporate Yoga, festivals, retreats, workshops, one to one, as well as mentoring and teaching on 200 hour recognised teacher training courses.

Her teaching style is deeply influenced by mindful movement practices and has a strong focus on embodied awareness and personal inquiry. This class will focus on building strength and control in the pelvic floor muscles to prevent incontinence and prepare for birth. It will also include breathing techniques to reduce stress and promote relaxation. If your looking for a small friendly pregnancy class with expert guidance, this will be perfect for you!

New Teacher at BYC: Shuna Griffin

We like to welcome Shuna Griffin to our studio. She now teaches weekly classes on Wednesday morning, Thursday afternoon and Saturday morning on the following times:

• Wednesday 7:45 - 8:45am - Vinyasa Flow Yoga

• Thursdays 16:45 - 17:45pm - Vinyasa Flow Yoga

• Saturdays 10:00 - 11:15am - Hatha Flow Yoga

Shuna’s teaching is clear, accessible and entirely focused on creating a safe practice space where you can immerse yourself into your body.  All classes offer a balance of strength, flexibility, energetics and deep relaxation to quiet your mind. Modifications are offered throughout the sequences and students are encouraged to develop curiosity about what feels good for their body. Everyone is welcome and it’s also available on MoveGB.

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.

Timetable Change: Yoga Class

Bristol Yoga Centre timetable has changed this year. We’ve added lots of exciting new classes and decided to move some classes to a new time:

Tuesday 12:30 - 1:30pm - YogaWise with Leonora (previously on Tuesday 1-2pm)

Sunday from 5:00 - 6:15pm - Yin & Yang with Tash (previously on Wednesday evening)

Here’s a bit more about Leonora and Tash’s yoga class:

Yogawise with Leonora

A carefully crafted blend of Yoga, Pilates and awareness practices that focuses on creating a sustainable and longevous movement practice, building deep postural strength, increasing bone density, strengthening active range of motion, improving balance, coordination & proprioception skills as well as mental wellbeing.

Tuesday 12:30 - 1:30pm

Yin and Yang Yoga with Tash

This class is intelligently designed to leave you feeling calm, grounded and centred, having a powerful effect on your energy systems building stability and mobility through asana, pranayama and deep relaxation.  Each week we will focus on a theme varying from joints and body parts to working through chakras. 

Sunday from 5:00 - 6:15pm  

Both classes are suitable for all students including beginners and it’s available on MoveGB and ClassPass.

Happy New Year & New Yoga Teachers

Happy New Year!

Bristol Yoga Centre is re-opening from Wednesday 2nd January but please check our timetable carefully as some classes are starting later. We are really happy to announce that Jemitra and Shuna are joining us from 2019.

Jemitra is a senior yoga teacher who’s been practicing yoga for over 20 years and recently assisted in creating an excellent yoga teacher training course. She’s great at helping you to deepen your practice but can also accommodate beginners. Jemitra’s class is on every Wednesday at 7:30 - 8:45pm.

Shuna completed 200 hour yoga alliance accredited teacher training with Dylan Ayaloo in London and specialised in a strengthening vinyasa yoga. She has subsequently completed further CPD trainings in Forrest Yoga and Mindfulness based meditation techniques.  Shuna will be teaching on Wednesday at 7:45 - 8:45am and on Thursday at 4:45 - 5:45pm.

You can join our classes as a drop in, term bookings or purchase our 5 class pack. See here for more information on our prices. We are also available on MoveGB and ClassPass.

See you soon!!