Contact

Email: joanna@ayurvedicyogi.com

Telephone: 0117 923 2812

Private Ayurvedic and Pregnancy Yoga sessions

Private Yoga classes and pregnancy yoga classes are available every Thursday and Friday mornings, in Montpelier, Bristol. Other times may be available on rquest. Regular weekly bookings also available. Come as an individual or share the class with a friend/ partner.

For group Sivananda classes in Bristol please see Yoga Prema with Lila Conway.

Sivananda-Inspired Yoga session, tailored to your Ayurvedic constitution

Joanna Johnston teaches Sivananda inspired yoga due to the completeness of its approach, with pranayama, sun salutes, inversions, forward bends and backbends, twisting, balancing and standing poses, chanting, and a full final relaxation (which is when the Ayurvedic doshas are balanced by your practice). This style of Yoga was brought to the West by Swami Vishnu devananda (pictured). His guru, Swami Sivanada wanted yoga to spread out from India. His basic philosophy was to aim for “simple living and high thinking”.

After a short consultation to assess your Ayurvedic doshic constitution and any current health problems, you are advised on the best postures and practices,  leading to a deepened awareness of how yoga can help you feel more balanced. After the session, you will be sent a tailored handout to help with home practice.

  1. Vata types should focus on slower Sun Salutes; leg lifting; Camel; Cobra; and Cat. Alternate nostril breathing can help balance Vata.
  2. Pitta typesbenefit from cooling Moon Salutes; Fish; Boat; and Bow. Cooling shitali breaths can help with heat, irritation, inflammation and anger.
  3. Kapha types need fast Sun Salutes and postures such as Bridge; Peacock; Tree; and Lion. Bhastrika pranayama and Kappalabhati are good.

Pregnancy Yoga session

Pregnancy is a wonderful time to deepen your yoga practise, or begin yoga! Joanna trained with the inspirational Uma Dinsmore Tuley whilst she herself was pregnant in 2009. Private pregnancy yoga classes are offered covering yoga and pranayama for both pregnancy and birth. Jo also offers an Ayurvedic Pre-Conception and Pregnancy Care Workshop.

Yoga price list:

  • 90 minute Sivananda Hatha class: £40
  • 90 minute Pregnancy Yoga class: £40
  • 30 minute Ayurvedic consultation and 90 minute Sivananda Hatha class, tailored to your Ayurvedic type: £60

Why not combine your yoga session with an Ayurvedic massage- perfect for soothing muscles. A massage after a yoga session is a great experience! The body is already open to receiving the benefits so the practitioner can often work on a much deeper level. Concessions available for those with genuine need.

Client feedback:

“I strongly believe the yoga exercises helped release tension around my neck, and help with my headaches. The breathing exercises also helped release toxins out from my body as well as change my brain chemicals! The dinner was excellent. Today, you showed us a lot of your favorites super foods and allowed us sample them which was great. Thank you very much again for the class tonight!”