Balance the body and mind with instructor-led Yoga classes at Village Gym Bristol
Our Yoga classes at Village Gym Bristol involve a combination of physical and mental exercises to help improve your posture, strength and flexibility.
There are a number of different types of yoga class, Hatha, Vinyasa and Ashtanga Yoga being the most popular.
Our yoga classes incorporate a range of yoga techniques. Hatha yoga combines fluid movements with breathing exercises to bring peace to the mind and body. Vinyasa yoga, also known as 'flow' thanks to the smooth transition between poses, offers a faster pace for a more challenging workout. Ashtanga yoga is great for building core strength and toning the body.
Who Will Love Yoga
The low impact nature of a yoga class makes it a great full body workout for all fitness abilities.
Many of our older members at Village Gym Bristol choose our yoga class, thanks to the low intensity of our yoga techniques
A great choice for those that love the community spirit of a group workout, and a holistic approach to fitness.
What To Wear For Your Yoga Class
Yoga classes are all about fluid movements, so you'll want to wear something that allows you to move, stretch and contort your body into numerous positions! So we've outlined a few pointers to put together the perfect workout wardrobe to ensure you hit the studio dressed for the occasion.
HATHA YOGA
Our Hatha yoga is designed around controlled, fluid movements. It’s a relatively gentle class, featuring slow moves and holding poses for longer. We’ll focus on a number of breathing exercises to bring peace to the mind and body. You won’t necessarily work up a sweat in a hatha yoga class, but will leave the class feeling much more relaxed.
Yoga level: Beginners wanting to learn basic poses.
Benefits: Relieve stress, full body toning, improved breathing
VINYASA YOGA
Vinyasa yoga is a faster pace, great for those that love to get a sweat on. This more challenging yoga style is choreographed to upbeat music, and links each movement to a breath. Our Vinyasa yoga will push you physically, though you don't have to be an experienced yogi to take part. Just be ready for a challenge! The continuous sequence of Vinyasa yoga is great for getting your heart pumping, so a great choice for cardio lovers looking to mix up their workout. The pace is slow, though your body will be challenged with holding key poses and keeping your movements in time with your breath.
Yogi Level: All. From beginners that want to learn the basics, to advanced members keen to tone the body.
Benefits: Improve strength, develop flexibility, tone the abs and upper body, reduce high blood pressure.
Ashtanga yoga
Ashtanga yoga is perfect for those that want to work on their core strength and tone the body. We'll begin with sun salutations before moving seamlessly into a range of standing postures, seated postures, a full body toning sequence and then finish with a period of relaxation. This is an energetic class once it gets going, so prepare to sweat and get a little breathless. Ashtanga Yoga is a great alternative to your usual cardio workout, thanks to the swift movements and techniques that will increase heart rate. It's a good choice for stress relief, weight loss and increasing flexibility.
Yogi Level: Advanced. Physically fit members keen to mix up their workout.
Benefits: Relieve stress, improve coordination and kick-start metabolism for aiding weight loss.
Can Yoga Help With Weight Loss?
If weight loss is your goal, choose a yoga class that will get your heart pumping, such as Vinyasa or Ashtanga.
A yoga class with plenty of movement involved and that makes you sweat is best for helping you to lose weight.
Yep. You don't need to lift weights to build muscle and add definition. Several of the yoga poses you'll practice at Village Gym Bristol are designed to break down muscle fibers by creating tension.
As your body repairs the muscles, more muscle mass is created, leading to a more toned physique.
1. Speed Up Circulation
Studies show that regular yoga practice can help regulate blood pressure. Our expert yoga instructors will guide you through yoga poses to help get your heart pumping and your blood flowing!
2. Great for the gut
Getting the blood pumping, coupled with the massaging effect of surrounding muscles speeds up a sluggish digestion. Certain twisting poses are also great for helping your liver and kidneys flush out toxins, aiding digestion.
3. Get set to flex
Throughout a yoga class, joints are moved through their full range of motion, which encourages mobility and eases pressure. The gentle stretching releases muscle and joint tension, whilst increasing flexibility. It's a great workout choice for those with lower back pain or stiff joints.
4. Calm Those Nerves
Improved blood circulation, easing of the muscles and focusing the mind on breathing all combine to soothe the nervous system. A great way to reduce stress, anxiety and fatigue.
5. Perfect That Posture
Regular stretching of the spine and controlled movements will help you to stand correctly, taking pressure off the neck and back. Plus, great posture will make you look taller and slimmer!
6. Aid Injury
Low impact exercises are great for those rehabilitating muscle imbalances or injuries. The slow movements prevent the body from moving too quickly, whilst allowing all core muscles to be worked.
7. Improve Balance
Still the wobbling and create a sense of fluid stability! Yoga classes are a great way to work on your physical co-ordination, improving your balance and core strength.
8. Better Breathing
All that breath control will help to increase lung capacity and improve air circulation. You may find you'll start to sleep much better too! Correct breathing technique has been shown to help you nod off much quicker.
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Village Gym Bristol
Bullfinch Close
Bristol
BS34 6FG
0117 456 3434
Sat nav struggling? Here's how to find us:
On the corner of the A38 (Gloucester Road) and Gipsy Patch Lane in Filton, we're opposite Selco Building Supplies; Taurus Road Off Gipsy Patch Lane.
We're near Airbus, opposite Rolls-Royce and a 10 minute walk from Patchway station.
