August Timetable

Summer holidays is here and some of our yoga and Pilates teachers are also taking a well deserved break :) 

Most of the classes will continue as normal but there is a slightly reduced classes in August so please check our timetable carefully or speak to your teacher. There are no classes on Bank Holiday Monday 28th August 2017.

All the classes will restart as normal in September and we have also organised a new Sunday evening class then too. More information to follow very soon.

There will also be lots of new workshop in September so watch this space!

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

Two cats in Tarifa

During Bristol Yoga Centre’s first ever yoga retreat to Tarifa, Spain, we have adopted two lovely cats!

We found them in a horrible run down animal shack 5 minutes away from the villa. They were obviously from a domestic environment as both of them were extremely friendly and tame.

To try and get these cats to be rehomed, we contacted local vets and animal shelters. Most people wanted to help but they were already inundated with abandoned cats and dogs. So, we made the difficult decision to adopt them and bring them back to the UK.

Full story can be found here. We were asked by Soto Cat’s Rescue organisation in Spain to write about our experience to inspire others. They are a non-profit organisation committed to fight against widespread animal abuse and cruelty, such as poisoning, abandonment and ill-treatment of cats.

We are still in the process of organising Mia and Maria to be transported to the UK. It’s been quite challenging but I’m sure we will manage to bring them here soon.

Thank you to Soto Cat Rescue, Spanish Stray Cats, Paws Transport Service and Clinica Veterinaria Europa for all their help and information. Also to Lawal Brown, one of the retreat participants for helping us take them to the vet!

Yoga for Balance Workshop

After the success of yoga for relaxation and stress relief workshop, I have decided to schedule another yoga workshop. The next workshop will be on balance and I will shortly be posting a new blog on this topic too.

The workshop will cover postures, breathing practice, relaxation techniques and meditation. We will take a look at the philosophy of the five points of yoga and explore how to create a balanced yoga practice. This workshop will allow you more time than usual to delve into your yoga practice more deeply.  Everyone is welcome including beginners and more experienced students.

Click here for more information on this workshop. It's recommended to book early as there is limited spaces available.

MoveGB Welcome!

We welcome MoveGB students and most of our classes are available for MoveGB users at the Bristol Yoga Centre. We have lots of different styles of yoga and pilates such as prenatal and postnatal pilates to Ashtanga Yoga and Vinyasa Flow Yoga. Please see our page for more details on which classes are available. 

Simply book through MoveGB and come along to our lovely class. Please bring your booking confirmation with you to the class. 

7 week term starting next week!

7 week term is starting next week at the Bristol Yoga Centre. We have many different classes available from Prenatal and Postnatal Pilates to Restorative Yoga. In fact, new led Ashtanga class is starting from Thursday. Take a look at our latest timetable for more information.

Signing up for the term is cheapest and best way to attend classes as it will encourage you to go regularly. We also offer two class swaps within a term so if you need to miss one or two classes, you can arrange to go to another class. You can also join the term mid way too and pay pro rata.

There are an option to do drop ins or purchase a multi class card at the studio. Click here for more information on fees.

We accept MoveGB on most of our classes too!

Competition Winners!

Thank you everyone for participating in Bristol Yoga Centre prize draw. I'm really pleased to announce the winners! 

1st Prize £48 class voucher: Jean Pollard

2nd Prize £24 class voucher: Molly Bee

3rd Prize Lovely yoga mat: Tracey Stone

Congratulations!!

New Ashtanga Class staring in June

I'm excited to announce that a new led Ashtanga class is starting from Thursday 8th June 2017 at 7:30 - 8:30am.  See our timetable for more information on our classes.

In this class, Christine will guide you through the beginnings of the Ashtanga Yoga Primary series, including the Surya Namaskars (sun salutations), the standing sequence, and some of the seated postures, finished with a period of rest.

Christine has been a devoted practitioner of the traditional Ashtanga Yoga method since 2003, and includes Rolf Naujokat and Melanie Cooper as her first teachers. After making regular trips to Mysore, India to practice at KPJAYI since 2012, she has been Authorised to teach by Sharath Jois - the current head of the Ashtanga Yoga lineage.

This class is suitable for beginners and is available on MoveGB too!

Last minute discount £100 off

Last chance to come with us on this sunny yoga retreat in June. Beach is only 5 minutes walk away from the lovely villa with 2 swimming pools. Great daily yoga sessions and amazing healthy food, so why not book a last minute retreat with us!

Yoga for Relaxation & Stress Relief

We have just organised a new 2 hour relaxation and stress relief yoga session on Sunday 4th June 2017 from 2-4pm. The class is taught by Naomi Hayama at our new tranquil yoga studio, Bristol Yoga Centre. The profits from this event will be donated to Bristol Mind, Mental Health Charity.

All welcome including complete beginners. The class will be kept to a small group size so that you can receive maximum attention and benefit.

Early booking is advised as there are limited spaces available in the class. Click here to find out more information