Workshops
From time to time, Bristol Yoga Studio will offer one time workshop type classes for the community.
These classes are in addition to our regularly scheduled classes and must be registered for and paid for in advance. See each class description, schedule date, pricing and workshop leader listed below, and register today to save your spot!
Blissful Back Workshop
Offered by Tracy
Last Friday of every month- 6:30pm-8:30pm
Next class: Friday, January 27, 2012 - 6:30pm-8:30pm $35 - or three classes on your class card (unlimited class cards cannot be used for this class) During this class we'll move slowly through a series of poses using blankets, cushions and blocks to help support the body and encourage release of deep spinal tension.
This is not a flow yoga class; during the class, your body will be fully supported using blocks and props while you rest in a handful of poses for several minutes. This restorative practice is rejuvenating and will allow room for clarity and softness. Pre-registration is required 48 hours before each class. Register online to save your spot - Space is limited to 6 pre-registered participants. Offered by Gauri Saturday, February 4 1-2:30pm $25 in advance, $30 at the door; must register in advance by February 2 Yoga Nidra is a powerful practice of deep relaxation using a special technique of guided meditation. It can enhance your healing abilities and help you to overcome any obstacle in your life.
Learn to let go of chronic stress to promote your wellness and to find greater fulfillment in your life. This experience of Yoga Nidra is easily accessible to anyone even if you have never taken a yoga class. You can find a profound state of blissful peace with this simple practice. Come discover greater freedom and happiness, free from struggle, with this easy method.
12 Week Session led by Kerrie Lynch Sundays: February 5, 12, 19, 26 and March 4, 11, 18, 25 and April 1, 8, 15, 22. 3:30-5pm Pre-registration by January 29 required - $99 for 12 weeks Are you curious about the link between the spirituality and the creativity? Are there creative pursuits that you can feel deep inside that are asking for your attention? Join YogaCreative artist Kerrie Lynch on a journey of The Artist Way : A course in Discovering and Rediscovering Your Creative Self. Working through Julia Cameron's groundbreaking book, we'll walk the spiritual path toward higher creativity together. This twelve- week journey during the darkest winter months will bring us together in support and trust; offering a safe space for deep tuning in and turning on the light of creative expression. A meaningful way to begin 2012, we'll explore a variety of highly effective exercises and activities that spur imagination and capture new ideas. The book is readily available in the Rhode Island Library network...all you need is the desire to find out more and the willingness to dive deeper into your own spiritual connection to the creative energy of life. In order to carefully nurture each other's creative unfolding, we ask that you plan to attend all sessions. Offered by Shiva Kunz Saturday, February 11, 2012 11:45am-1:30pm This is the first in a series of workshops we'll be offering to give you more time to explore the intricacies of your asana practice. Join Shiva for a workshop breaking down poses you do all the time in your asana practice. - Downdog - Updog - Plank/Chaturunga - Utkatasana with and without twist Shiva will work through the key alignments for moving into an out of these poses, talk about common misalignments and explore various modifications and expressions of these poses. Bring a notebook and be prepared to move to try out these poses and further explore your asana practice. Fee for this class is $35, or use your class card for this class - it will count as 3 classes on your 5- 10- or 20- class card. Register for this class below or in person at the studio. Please register in advance by Thursday, February 9 so we can know how many students to plan for and we can let you know of any changes. Offered by Chris Belanger Friday, February 17, 2012 7-8:15pm Every morning in parks & businesses throughout India, and now the world, thousands of people gather for one purpose… to share laughter. Science and the experience of millions have proven that, real or fake, LAUGHTER REALLY IS THE BEST MEDICINE. This global phenomenon has now reached Bristol!
Through simple and playful "exercises" that promote laughter you will: pump up your energy level, elevate your mood, boost your immune system, increase your heart rate, oxygenate the blood & lungs, reduce stress, and invite more joy & happiness into your life.
Come experience Laughter Yoga for yourself. This is not yoga as you know it! Laughter Yoga can be done sitting or standing. There is no need for special clothing or equipment. A flexible mind is the only flexibility needed!
This is a beginner's class for parents of students who attend Colt Andrews School, scheduled to coincide with the after school kid yoga program at Colt Andrews. Spring Session - Mar 7, Mar 14, Mar 21, Mar 28 - 3:15-4pm. Pre-registration is required for the session. A minimum of four pre-paid attendees for the session is required. Spring Session Registration: Sunday, April 22, 2012; 1p-3:30p Springtime is nature's transitional season, come learn how to harness that energy into your own life. We'll explore how Spring's opportunities for health, balance, weightloss. You will learn the benefits of a seasonal routine (ritucharya) and how to develop and put your own into practice. $35 - please register in advance by April 20, 2012. Visit our Family Yoga page for when these classes are offered. Offered by Tracy Cooper Ramos Visit our Prenatal Yoga page for when these classes are offered. 
Yoga Nidra
The Artist Way: Spirituality and Creativity
Alignment and Refinement Workshop
Laughter Yoga
Colt Andrews School Parents Yoga
Ayurveda for Springtime - Finding Health and Balance in Transition
Family Events
Prenatal Yoga
