There is metered parking on Upper York Street and Wilder Street (view map) with a 2 hour maximum stay, charges apply Monday - Saturday 8am - Midnight (cheaper after 18.00). Please do not park in the spaces along Backfields Lane as unauthorised vehicles are often fined.

Outside the hours of 9am – 5pm Monday – Friday you are free to park in St. Pauls permit holders parking without having to display a permit.

Alternatively the nearest car park to BSY that has no limit on the time you can stay is St James Barton, approximately 5 minutes walk from the school.

There are also some great mobile apps such as Just Park and Your Parking Space for reserving parking spaces ahead of time that are nearby the studio.

PLEASE NOTE: Bristol now has a Clean Air Zone in the city centre. The studio is located just outside of the zone, but please check your route and vehicle exemption before travelling.
View charges and check your vehicle here.

Bristol School of Yoga is located down Backfields Lane, Stoke Croft BS2

Visit our contact page to see a map to our studios.

The studio is situated close to a Holiday Inn (BS1 3LE), and Premier Inn (BS1 3LP)
There are also numerous Air BnB options close by.

Visit the timetable to find a class or teacher that suits you. Click on the class name to find details about the class and the teacher.

You’ll also be able to find out which studio the class is in (Studio 16 or Studio 19), if the class is online, in-studio or both.

To book your place click ‘Book here’ which will take you to the teacher’s website/booking system. Follow the steps to sign up and complete your booking.

To cancel or reschedule your class, please contact the teacher directly.

Each teacher will have their own cancellation and rescheduling policy so please check with them.

Please arrive no earlier than 15 minutes before your class. When you arrive, if the door is locked please wait outside quietly (as the windows may be open). Once the previous class has ended, your teacher will check you in.

For in-studio classes: there are mats and equipment available for you to use at the studio, or you are welcome to bring your own equipment and props if you prefer.

For live-stream classes: you’ll need a mat, towel or rug to practice on, and you may be asked to find household items to use as props before class starts, for example pillows/cushions or a scarf or a belt. If you can’t find these things don’t worry, you can let the teacher know so that they can offer alternatives.

• You are welcome to bring any of your own yoga kit that you’d like to use.
  Alternatively, there is lots yoga equipment available for you to use at the studio, which is cleaned regularly.

• A water bottle filled with water.

• Waterproofs or an umbrella - you may have to queue outside to get into the studio - don’t get caught in the rain!

• Layers / warm clothing - the studio can sometimes get cold in the winter months, so bring an extra layer for a snuggly Savasana!
  

Wear comfortable clothes – leggings, shorts or jogging bottoms are all fine, and a comfortable top (preferably tight fitting, or something you can tuck into your trousers).

There is 1 private changing room as well as a communal bag and coat storage room in Studio 16.

Studio 19 has 1 toilet cubicle that can be used for private changing.

Due to the limited changing room availability, we recommend arriving ready to practice or you’re welcome to change on your mat.

Currently there are no showers at the studio.

There is a communal bag and coat storage downstairs in Studio 16.

Studio 19 has hooks for your items inside the studio entrance.

During your class, the studio doors will be locked to keep your belongings safe. Please leave your shoes as well as your coats and bags in the designated areas if possible, or if you prefer you can put them next to your mat.

You must tell your teacher about any injuries/conditions that you have, or if you are pregnant before every class (live-stream and in-studio).

Most yoga postures can be adapted to suit injuries and chronic conditions, or alternatives can be given which will have a similar or more therapeutic effect.

You are responsible for looking after yourself and your body in class, do not push yourself beyond your limits and always ask your teacher if you are unsure of what you are doing.

For in studio classes (not live-stream) - please do not come to class if you have a cough or cold – resting is more beneficial and you don’t want to infect other students/teachers. If you have symptoms of corona virus do not come to the studio.

If you are unsure – contact your teacher and they will do their best to advise you.

You may feel nauseous if you eat in the few hours before class. We recommend you don’t eat 2 - 3 hours before coming to yoga. If that isn’t possible for you, then snacking on light food like fruit or oatcakes would be better than eating a heavy meal.

If you're new to yoga and too nervous to come, remember that everyone had to start somewhere at some point, you might be suprised to find lots of people in the class who are also quite new and nervous. Most people feel a little nervous before class, but you'll leave feeling great.

Some of our teachers may offer one to one sessions for individuals or small groups. This can be a great way to build your confidence and learn the basics. Contact the teachers directly to find out more.

Definitely! Yoga is for everyone, and although at the beginning some of the postures might seem hard, you’ll be amazed at how quickly you can feel the benefits.

Teachers usually offer modifications or alternatives that you may prefer to poses which feel difficult, in yoga the idea is not to ‘push’ the body as hard as you may do in a fitness class for example. You can take rest - such as lying down - at any time during your class.

If you’re new to yoga, look for a beginners or all levels class and let your teacher know at the beginning of class that you are new to Yoga.

We offer bursaries for some students, please for more information.

Each day starts at 9am and finishes at 5pm, with a 1 hour lunch break at 1pm until 2pm.

Check out the training page for more information

encourage you to make sure you are free to attend all the dates listed. This is so you meet the requirements of the course and cover the number of training contact hours set by the Yoga Alliance Professionals. However, If you have to miss a day due to extenuating circumstances we can arrange for you to catch-up on the content you have missed. Please note that we charge for this and simply cover the associated costs of teaching, venue and administrative time.

Yes, both of our 200 hour training courses require you to complete written and practical assignments.

But don’t worry, we support you the whole way.

Find out more about assignments here

Yes we offer flexible payment plans to help spread the cost of the course. You can also pay in full up front. There are no hidden fees.

Bursaries are also available.

See full Terms and Conditions here

We ask that all of our applicants have at least 2 years of self practice experience both in regular classes and at home.

Please get in touch if you’re unsure if you meet the criteria.