Monthly Parents and Toddler Yoga Class with Tash

A fun, engaging and creative class for toddlers and their adults. Mums, dads, carers, aunties, uncles, grannies, all are welcome! This monthly class is starting from Thursday 10th October 2019 from 11:30 - 12:15pm with Tash Neely and costs £8 per class or £30 for block of 5 classes.

Parent and toddler yoga gives you the space to relax and enjoy the practice alongside your little one. Providing a lovely opportunity to bond with each other, connect to the body and breathe whilst having some fun. We’ll explore yoga poses to develop strength, balance, and coordination. We’ll also learn how the breath can be used to calm ourselves. Yoga can help toddlers (and everyone!) to relax and sleep better so come along and find ways to calm and settle together. Every class closes with a mini savasana (relaxation), a time for you and your little one to snuggle under a blanket together and await a special visit from the magical yoga butterfly!

We’ll discover yoga playfully through stories, games and songs. Throughout the term in our weekly classes your little one will gain confidence and develop their communication skills and creative self-expression.

A certain amount of chaos is expected! The class will have a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, so don’t worry if your toddler is feeling grumpy, tired, wants to run around or do their own thing, we will go with the flow, I welcome their creative input, they can show the rest of the group how to do their own version of tree-pose! I also understand that some toddlers will engage in the class and some won’t, we are all still gaining from the experience: moving, stretching, breathing, smiling and being together!

This class is suitable for all levels of yoga experience. Stay on afterwards for a toddler friendly biscuit and a chat! Available to book on MoveGB and Hoop too.

Next dates: Wednesday 7th November, 12th December 2019, 9th January and 13 February 2020

Prenatal Yoga Class with Rowan

Come along to our enjoyable prenatal Yoga class with Rowan every Monday at 5:00-6:00pm. This class is normally taught by Celia and Rowan is covering while she’s on maternity leave.

Rowan is passionate about yoga and loves to share her experience of how this holistic approach can offer so much for the body and the mind at this special time throughout pregnancy, birth and beyond.

These classes are linked to the four elements and each week the focus is on different parts of the body with chakra meditations, mudras & affirmations. Please contact Rowan for more information.

New 8 Week Term from September

We have lots of new exciting classes starting from September! There are also inspirational weekend workshops and courses scheduled.

8 week Autumn term starts from 2nd September. You can either sign up for the term, buy 5 class card or simply come as a drop in student. Most of our classes are also available on MoveGB too. See here for our pricing information.

Try coming along to our small friendly classes. It's suitable for all levels of students and we welcome everyone!

Yoga and Dance Workshop in September

Enjoyable 3 hour Yoga and Dance Workshop on Sunday 22nd September from 10:00 - 1:00pm with Claire Robertson.

This workshop provides a safe, honourable and structured space to learn delicate and beautiful dance sequences, deeply nourishing Yoga techniques and the emotional/psychological skills to honour your highest regard in your daily environment.

Claire is a British Wheel of Yoga qualified yoga teacher (level 3) and trained to a degree standard in dance & religious studies (Level 4 qualified) where Pilates was a foundation for strength and stability. She has previous experience working in dance support, care environments, and anxiety management.

She teaches Yoga, Pilates and Dance at Bristol Yoga Centre on Monday morning at 7:45 - 8:45am, Thursday at 12:45 - 1:45pm and Friday at 7 - 8:15pm.

New Friday Evening Yoga Class from September

We are starting a new Vinyasa Flow Yoga class with Alessandra from 5:45 - 6:45pm on Friday 6th September 2019.

This is an energising and dynamic practice that synchronises body movement with breathing using flowing sequences of postures that are designed with the intention of releasing tensions and bringing more awareness to the present moment. It will be a great class to start the weekend!

All levels of students welcome and modifications will be provided so that everyone can enjoy the class.

New Tuesday Lunch Time Yoga Class with Shuna

Join Shuna for an invigorating and uplifting Hatha Flow yoga class on Tuesday lunch time from 12:30 - 1:30pm starting 8th October 2019.

Shuna completed her Yoga Alliance accredited teacher training with the internationally renowned Dylan Ayaloo. His trainings are known for their rigour in intelligent sequencing, anatomy, meditation and philosophy, which Shuna carries through into her own teaching.

Shuna’s Hatha Flow classes are dynamic and fun, while allowing time for detailed instructions to ensure good alignment. Flow classes are a strong, physical practice and all levels are welcome, and modifications will be offered to provide a safe and enjoyable practice for all students. She also teaches on Saturday morning from 10:00 - 11:15am every week.

Your welcome to come as a drop in or purchase multiple classes for cheaper rate. See here for more information on our prices or speak to Shuna. It’s also available to book on MoveGB too.

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 Pilates Teacher & Class

Claire Shaw has now taken over Emily’s Monday morning Pilates class 10:30 - 11:30am. Claire’s extensive experience in the dance industry and time as a personal trainer, pilates and yoga teacher has given her a highly developed understanding and love of all things movement.

She is a full time anatomy geek and an enthusiastic supporter of her students’ goals and aspirations. Her passion is to help others connect to their bodies in a way which feels good, building confidence, offering challenge where needed and assisting them on the journey to strength, ease and connection.

This class is designed to help you feel stronger and more aligned. Expect to feel your muscles work and your core fire up as you are led through a playful and supportive practise where all levels are welcome.

Sri Lanka Yoga Retreat 7-14th March 2020

7 Night Yoga Retreat in an incredibly beautiful beach house on the South coast of Sri Lanka. The venue is right on the sea front: expect sunshine, sea, turtles, incredible Sri Lankan cuisine and wonderful yoga classes with Naomi Hayama. This holiday includes:

• 7 nights accommodation in a beautifully restored beach house

• Delicious, healthy and fresh local cuisine. Breakfast, snacks and dinners

• Picnics prepared by our wonderful chef for those wishing to spend the day exploring.

• A full week of yoga classes

• A trip to a nearby turtle sanctuary

Optional extras we can help you to organise while you are on the retreat:

• Surfing

• Whale Watching

• Scuba Diving

• Boat trips

• Bike hire

From 7 - 14th March 2020 and prices start from £950 - £1650pp

Booking now opened and see here for more information!

Summer Yoga Schedule: Changes to Classes

Leonora’s classes will be covered in July by Deborah Beevers. These are:

• Monday 7:30 - 8:45pm - Mindful Flow Yoga

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

• Tuesday 12:30 - 1:30pm - Hatha Yoga

Deborah has practiced many different styles of yoga and teaches in a eclectic manner with influences from Iyengar's teachings to vinyasa flow and even incorporate Pilates and Chinese yoga. She also come from a long multi-disciplined dance background which allows her to fuse styles intuitively and with confidence whilst offering a less rigid though focussed practice. Please contact Deborah to find out more about her classes.

Sadly, Leonora is leaving Bristol and we will be finding permanent yoga teachers in September. Please check our timetable carefully during summer as we usually have limited classes available in August.