Bristol Vinyasa Flow Yoga & Yoga Nidra Classes
Vinyasa Flow Yoga and Yoga Nidra classes with Ailsa in-person at Bristol School of Yoga in Bristol, United Kingdom. Ailsa’s classes are intelligently sequenced with the anatomy of the body in mind, creating a holistic experience that both stretches and strengthens the body. The heart of every class with Ailsa is an awareness of your breath and a sense of grounding in the present moment. Through mindful movement, an attention to breath and the cultivation of focus and concentration, Ailsa will guide you through a meditative yoga practice the helps you to relax, rest and sleep.
Bristol School of Yoga
Bristol School of Yoga is a stunning yoga studio situated in the heart of St Paul's in Bristol's city centre. All equipment is provided at the studio. There are changing facilities, toilets and a tea area so that you can settle in ahead of your class.
What is Vinyasa Flow Yoga?
Vinyasa Flow Yoga was developed in the 1930s in Mysore, India by the father of modern yoga, Sri Tirumalai Krishnamacharya. After studying with his guru in the Himalayas, Krichnamacharya cultivated a dynamic yoga practice that combined hatha yoga postures, British gymnastics, and Indian wrestling. The term 'Vinyasa' can be translated as 'arranging something in a special way' and is also used to describe the specific sequence of postures that link poses in a typical Vinyasa Flow class (Chaturanga to Upward Facing Dog to Downward Facing Dog).
Vinyasa Flow Yoga practised in the West resulted from teachers breaking the rules of Ashtanga Yoga after Pattabhi Jois brought it to America in 1974. During a Vinyasa Flow Yoga class, students are invited to link movement with the breath, creating a powerful and dynamic practice that builds both strength and flexibility in the body. There is no set sequence for this style of yoga which means teachers have a huge amount of creative freedom and they can customise the class to their style of offering. You can expect to sweat and build heat in the body and each class will incorporate an element of challenge and play.
Ailsa began practising yoga in 2008 and completed her Vinyasa Flow Yoga teacher training with Frog Lotus International in 2017, which has a very distinctive style of Vinyasa Yoga developed by their founder, Vidya Jacqueline Heisel. Frog Lotus style classes are characterised by a strong focus on pranayama (or breathwork), thorough warm ups at the start of the class and intelligent thematic sequencing. Frog Lotus teacher trainings have their lineage from Iyengar Yoga which Vidya began practising in India in 1975. Over the years, Ailsa has combined this foundation with her own unique approach to create a Vinyasa Flow Yoga class that promises to leave you feeling light, revitalised and equally stretched and strengthened. Not only will you build heat and energy, you will also have space to quiet the mind, soothe the nervous system and relax the body.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to bring a yoga mat?
All equipment is provided at the studio. You are, of course, welcome to bring your own mat if you prefer. There are changing facilities, toilets and a tea area so that you can settle in ahead of your class.
Do I need to pre-book?
Pre-booking is definitely recommended and ensures your space is secured, especially for busy classes. You will also receive priority booking if you book directly with Ailsa via this website.
Do the classes run all-year round?
There is a 2 week break over Christmas and New Year when the studio is closed but otherwise, the classes run on a weekly basis. Classes run with a minimum of 3 students. Ailsa will occasionally have time off. When she is away a collection of experienced teachers have been thoughtfully curated for you. These teachers have been selected to complement the existing weekly timetable of classes as well as offer you the chance to enjoy their own unique offering.
What is the cancellation policy?
There is a 1 hour cancellation policy for yoga classes. If you do not cancel at least 1 hour before the class starts, the booking is charged as though you attended. If you have class passes or monthly memberships this cancellation policy will be managed via your plan. For example, if you have a 6 Classes per Month membership and you cancel more than 1 hour before the class starts, you will not lose your class pass and you can redeem it at another point during the month.
There is a 7 day cancellation policy for workshops and one-off events. If you do not cancel at least 7 days before the workshop or one-off event starts, the booking is charged as though you attended.