Yoga for Backs Workshop

I'm excited to announce that Sara-Jo is doing a lovely Yoga for Backs workshop on Sunday 29th October from 11:00am -13:00pm. This is a therapeutic class focusing on alleviating and managing back problems. The class will end with a rejuvenating relaxation.

Sara-Jo teaches weekly yoga for backs class on Tuesdays at 16:30 - 17:30pm at the Bristol Yoga Centre and is one of the few registered teacher for Yoga for Healthy Lower Backs. She is also currently studying iRest Yoga Nidra, which is a highly effective relaxation technique.

The workshop will be a great way to get a taster of the Yoga for Healthy Lower Backs 12 Week Course that's starting in November. More information on this course will be available very soon on our website. In the mean time, feel free to contact Sara-Jo for more information.

Neck & Shoulder Tension Relief Workshop

New yoga workshop on neck and shoulder tension relief on Sunday 1st October with Naomi from 2-4pm! This is an enjoyable 2 hour therapeutic yoga workshop focusing on releasing upper body tension. 

Everyone including beginners and more experienced students are welcome and it's also available on MoveGB.

New 8 week term at Bristol Yoga Centre

From 11th September, a new 8 week term is starting at the Bristol Yoga Centre. Signing up for the term is cheapest and best way to come to our classes. All you need to do is find the class that you want to regularly attend and contact the teacher for a booking form.  

Most of our classes accept MoveGB and we welcome drop in students too. We also offer 5 class pack that can be bought in the studio in class. To see our different payment option click here.

We have lots of exciting new classes starting so take a look at the timetable.

New September Timetable

We've just uploaded our new timetable and there will be a full schedule from September now that all our teachers are back from their holidays. Please click on the image for our downloadable & printable timetable.

We also have lots of exciting new classes starting soon:

• Tuesdays 4:30 - 5:30pm Yoga for Backs with Sara-Jo 
• Wednesday 7:30 - 8:45pm Asthanga Yoga with Christine
• Thursday 7:30 - 8:45pm Yoga with Sookhi
• Sunday 5:45pm - 7:00pm Sports yoga with Jo  

All our classes are suitable for beginners as well as more experienced students and it is available on MoveGB. Your welcome to drop in but if you like to book your space, please contact the teachers directly.  See you in class!

New Yoga Workshops

We have scheduled lots of new yoga workshops with various teachers: 

• Yoga for Balance with Naomi - Sunday 3rd September 
• Yoga for Stamina with Travis - Saturday 9th September
• Introduction to Prana Kriaya with Doug - Sunday 10th September
• Scaravelli Yoga with Katy - Sunday 17th September
• Neck & Shoulder Tension Relief Yoga Workshop with Naomi  - Sunday 1st October

Please follow the links for more information about the workshop and you can contact the teachers directly to book your space. All of the workshops are available on MoveGB too! We hope you can make it to the workshop :)

New Ashtanga Yoga Class

Christine will be starting a new Ashtanga yoga from September:

• Wednesday Evening 7:30 - 8:45pm from 13th September
• Thursday Morning 7:30 - 8:30am from 7th September

Her inspirational class will be energetic and strengthening but it will be suitable for all levels including beginners! See our timetable for more information.

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.