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Intro to Yoga

A course for Beginners who want the best introduction to Yoga

6-Week Intro to Yoga Course in Central Bristol

The Bristol School of Yoga offers a 6-week Intro to Yoga course designed for complete beginners in central Bristol. Led by experienced teachers at our Backfields Lane studio, this course covers foundational postures, breathwork, and alignment.

No prior experience required.

What you’ll get

Each week you’ll be guided through breath-led, mindful movement, and take time to explore postures to find the alignment and modifications that work in your body.

This course is designed to help you build the foundations of a well-rounded yoga practice over 6 progressive weeks:

  • Week 1 — Foundations: The breath, and the basics of standing poses.

  • Week 2 — Flow: Linking standing poses, introducing seated postures, and a deeper, wave-like breath.

  • Week 3 — Strength: Sun salutations and core basics, paired with ujjayi breath.

  • Week 4 — Opening: An introduction to heart-opening postures and twisting movements.

  • Week 5 — Extension: The foundations of backbends (building on Week 4) and a calming breath.

  • Week 6 — Integration: Everything comes together in a complete practice, closing with stillness and meditation.

Dates

Great for complete beginners or anyone looking to revisit the basics, this course helps you feel more confident stepping into studio classes or creating your own personal practice.

This course will run every Sunday evening from 5.30pm - 6.45pm beginning on the 20th September through to the 25th October

Location: Studio 16, 16 Backfields Lane BS2 8QW

Price: £90

No experience or flexibility required!

MEET YOUR TEACHER

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Vittoria Caselgrandi

Course Leader

From a movement background Vittoria has been a long time student at the studio, taking two teacher trainings with us and for the last 6 years has focused on supporting her students to move with more ease. She has expertise in yoga for easing pain as well as for mental health and loves to create a warm supportive space.