Bristol City Yoga

25/10/2022

Some time ago I merged Bristol City Yoga into Bristol School of Yoga.

The studio space is still very much in use for regular classes and my training courses, so please follow my other pages for info and updates.

Follow Bristol School of Yoga for classes and 200 hour yoga teacher training

Follow Laura Gilmore Yoga for 300 hour and advanced yoga teacher training, free practices, tips and advice on all things yoga, plus updates from me and my canine chums

I look forward to connecting with you on those two pages.

23/01/2022

If you have ever felt you want to understand yoga better, or understand yourself better through yoga, then Yoga in Depth is for you.
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Join on this 12 month course and transform your personal yoga practice.
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With over 42 hours of video content, across 14 modules, you'll cover everything from in depth posture work, creative sequences, deep relaxation, restorative practice, mindfulness, chakra, yoga history & philosophy.
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You also have access to a supportive community of likeminded yogis, an online forum to chat, reflect and ask questions, and regular live sessions where you can ask questions, receive further teaching and guidance from Laura and work through a short practice together.
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Head to or hit the link in our bio for more info.
Don't forget, this Instagram account will close on 28 February, so follow and for all your yoga practice and teaching needs.

30/06/2021

I hope the summer is treating you well and you've managed to spend some time in the sun and with loved ones.

As the landscape of yoga has changed over the past year and we continue to grow as a business, I'm merging my two companies, Bristol City Yoga and Bristol School of Yoga.

After 15 years of running the studio I'm focusing on our specialist online courses like Yoga in Depth, Yoga for Anxiety and Teacher Training so I can carry on providing students with in-depth teaching, training & support. My Monday & Wednesday classes will carry on as usual.

The studio space is available for our present & past teachers to continue to run or start new classes if they would like to and we're excited to welcome more classes and teachers into the studio in the future!

If you haven't used your credit by Friday 9th July, we'll contact you directly within the next week with your options.

BCY online courses will soon be run by Bristol School of Yoga, so if you're enrolled in one of them, the only change you'll see is the name.

Thanks so much for all your years of support and community and to all the amazing teachers and team over the years. I'm excited to share this new chapter with you all!

Love,

Laura & BCY

31/03/2021

Meet our teachers: Ashley! 👋⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Expect work hard, play hard from his classes with inspired creative Vinyasa Flows on Tuesday evenings 🌿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Outside of teaching yoga Ashley is an experienced trauma therapist practicing EMDR and is known for his brilliant taste in glasses. He also teaches yoga teachers !⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Tuesdays @ 19:30: Vinyasa Improvers ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Follow him over for words of wisdom on physical & mental health and yoga inspiration 😌⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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30/03/2021

How we could approach our Mental Health 🌿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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"Improving our health & mental health is never a quick fix, it’s a continuing process that we can integrate to be a part of our lives. Above all, it’s a process of discovering what we need, what might work for us and how that changes over time. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The answer to the question ‘what works’ will shift over time. If we approach the journey of our mental and physical health as exactly that - a journey - we can meet each different stretch of the road with curiosity, non-judgement and receive and respond to it as it is 🛣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Sometimes it can be helpful to take stock of where we’re at. It might feel like one step forwards & several backwards at first, but being conscious of the chance to be kind to ourselves can be a massive leap forwards, even if it takes a while to take effect. Over time, with practice, the steps forward become easier & more frequent and we learn how to navigate the terrain. The journey might not become less difficult but perhaps it will feel simpler, or more easeful to navigate. 🧭"⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Extract from our free Yoga for Anxiety Programme, Week Eight - link in bio to sign up & find out more! 🌱⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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05/03/2021

Thich Nhat Hanh (a zen buddhist & meditation master) separates out our suffering from happiness - we often think the two are like a seesaw, as one goes up the other inevitably comes down. What if we accepted that suffering is just one aspect of the human experience. The Buddha described suffering as inevitable - so having accepted that inevitability is it possible to also be content, to also find joy, alongside the suffering?

“The seed of suffering in you may be strong, but don't wait until you have no more suffering before allowing yourself to be happy.”

― Thich Nhat Hanh, The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation

Reflections from 😌

28/02/2021

Support your babies development with Yoga!

Yoga, songs and movement which helps to relieve common ailments such as colic, wind and constipation. Baby Yoga also develops muscle tone, coordination, mind and body development and promotes deep sleep - which will also promote a little more sleep for you 😅

Mum & Baby Yoga
Mondays
10:30 - 11:30
with Charlie Musgrove

Classes are taught in a relaxed and friendly way with the understanding that sometimes babies just need to cry, feed, cuddle or sleep whilst others prefer lots of physical stimulation and movement. Arrive exactly how you are, whether that’s sleep-deprived or full of energy 😴

26/02/2021

It's possible for us to shape our own thoughts in a similar way that Buddha did for greater happiness, love, compassion, and wisdom.

We take a look at the hows, whys and more in our free Yoga for Anxiety programme.

Over eight weeks we offer free practices and weave together modern neuroscience, ancient buddhist wisdom, yoga practice and writing from Laura Gilmore 😌 Sign up via the link in our bio 🌿

22/02/2021

A reflection for your morning cuppa from one of teachers, the zen buddhist & mindfulness master Thich Naht Hanh which we hope will see you into your week 🫖

Tea is an act complete in its simplicity.
When I drink tea, there is only me and the tea.
The rest of the world dissolves.
There are no worries about the future.
No dwelling on past mistakes.
Tea is simple: loose-leaf tea, hot pure water, a cup.
I inhale the scent, tiny delicate pieces of the tea floating above the cup.
I drink the tea, the essence of the leaves becoming a part of me.
I am informed by the tea, changed.
This is the act of life, in one pure moment, and in this act the truth of the world suddenly becomes revealed: all the complexity, pain, drama of life is a pretence, invented in our minds for no good purpose.
There is only the tea, and me, converging.

- Thich Naht Hanh

We wish you a peaceful & gentle week ahead 🙏

19/02/2021

Mum & Baby yoga is back and starts on the 22nd Feb! This is a welcoming class for mama’s and their babies to find a little wellness and connection with like-minded women on the same journey 🌱

Mondays
10:30 - 11:30
with Charlie Musgrove

Mums will benefit from postures and relaxation that help with postnatal recovery, whilst bringing a sense of calm to you and your little one.

The yoga is suitable for beginners as well as those with more experience, and is a safe and appropriate form of exercise for the postnatal period.

10/02/2021

Always wanted to learn about the ancient wisdom, history and philosophy that has inspired the global practice of yoga? 📚

We thought everyone could do with a little lockdown & Valentine's love so we’re giving 20% off all of our Yoga in Depth courses until 14th Feb! ❤️

Develop your yoga practice & explore all the benefits of yoga we don't usually get time to learn in class 🌱

Yoga in Depth Develop your asana practice, explore the subtle aspects of yoga, learn about the great history & philosophy of the practice and deeply integrate the practices of yoga and its benefits into your daily lifeYoga in Depth is an transformational course and the first step for anyone wanting....