Gary’s style of teaching is based on the flowing style of Ashtanga Vinyasa, the anatomical detail of Iyengar’s style, the mindfulness of Buddhist meditation, and the traditional teachings of pranayama (the art of breath control).
He teaches in different locations around Bristol & North Somerset:
- Group classes: drop-in classes, JOIN THE CLASS ANY WEEK, see below
- Yoga at work for staff - (lunchtime and after-work) see below
- Private yoga tuition — one-to-one or small groups
- Health clubs – David Lloyd Long Ashton (South Bristol)
Class timetable
MONDAY - Stoke Bishop
7pm to 8.30pm (90 mins)
£9 drop-in (no booking)
Block: £7 per class for 7 week block, total £49, from November 3 to December 15.
Venue: Stoke Bishop Primary School, Main Hall, Cedar Park, Bristol BS9 1BW.
Timetable: new term from September 1 to December 15 (including Monday October 27).
Off-street parking available: entrance to right of main building, use lower gate and park in playground – hall entrance from playground not school’s front entrance.
MONDAY – Southmead Hospital – staff only
5.15pm to 6.15pm
Drop-in (no booking) £7 per class (anyone who works at hospital can attend)
Block - £5 per class for 7 week block, total £35, from November 3 to December 15.
Venue: Seminar room at Learning and Research building, Southmead Hospital (NHS North Bristol), Bristol BS10 5NB.
Timetable: Classes restart September 1 to December 15
TUESDAY – Pill
12.35pm to 1.25pm (50mins)
£7, drop-in;
Block: £5 per class for 7 week block, total £35, from November 4 to December 16.
Open to all at Eden Office Park and other businesses in area
Venue: 76 Macrae Rd, Eden Office Park, Pill BS20 0DD - At the offices of Grosvenor Consultancy – these lunchtime classes are OPEN TO EVERYONE.
Timetable: new term from August 26 to December 16
TUESDAY – MOD Abbey Wood
4pm – 5pm (60 mins)
MOD staff only/members of Laurels Sports and Social Club
Venue: Laurels Sports and Social Club at the MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol BS34 8JH
WEDNESDAY – DAC Beachcroft
5.15pm-6.15pm (60 mins)
DAC Beachcroft staff only – contact Gary for details
THURSDAY – Ashton
10.30am to 12pm (90 mins) – club members only
David Lloyd (South Bristol) Health Club Ashton Rd, Bristol 0117 953 1010
Timetable: Back teaching from August 21
THURSDAY – MOD Abbey Wood
1pm – 2pm (60 mins)
MOD staff only/members of Laurels Sports and Social Club
Venue: Laurels Sports and Social Club at the MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol BS34 8JH
THURSDAY – DAC Beachcroft
5.30pm-6.30pm (60 mins)
DAC Beachcroft staff only – contact Gary for details
FRIDAY – Long Ashton
10am to 11.15am (75 mins)
£8 drop-in (no booking) -
Block: £6 per class for 7 week block, total £42, from November 7 to December 19.
Venue: Long Ashton Community Centre, Keedwell Hill, Long Ashton, BS41 9DR – free car parking available; located just 4 miles from Bristol city centre
Timetable: New term from September 5 to October 24; then November 7 to December 19
Prices: offers and block booking
TWO FOR ONE OFFER: pay for 1st class with Gary and get your 2nd class for FREE!
BLOCK BOOKING OFFER:
Next block: classes w/b November 3 for 7 weeks:
£49 at Stoke Bishop Monday 7pm class
£42 at Long Ashton Friday 10am classes
£35 at Pill (Ham Green) Tuesday class and Southmead Hospital 5.15pm Staff class
Note: Payment can be made at the class (cash or cheque) or by bank transfer contact Gary for details, quoting this web offer. The block booking is for consecutive classes, and is non-refundable for non-attendance.
Feedback from some of Gary’s students:
“I have dabbled with Yoga for years but never really ‘got it’. Gary is the first teacher I have met who actually teaches rather than just stand at the front of the class doing the poses. From one of the first classes when he went over and over how to actually do Down Dog properly , then how to do sun salutation correctly. Never rushed never trying to do too much. Holding the pose or the twist or the stretch long enough for the pupil to feel the benefit. I think I might finally be getting it! — Lynn Nov 2012
“Your classes are the best I’ve ever been to; I’ve practiced yoga for very many years, and although I’ve had some very good teachers (and a couple of mediocre ones), you are definitely the best. Your style is a perfect combination of teaching, the physical elements of yoga and the spiritual connection of yoga/Buddhism.” Yvonne H, Feb 2012
General information about yoga classes
- All levels of experience welcome: Yoga classes are open to everyone, from beginner to experienced, as Gary offers options with the difficult exercises, so everyone can take part and those with more experience can also enjoy the classes.
- Each class begins with a warm up (downward dog/upward dog, and sun salutations). Each week Gary focusses on themes (eg: standing, seated hip openers and forward bends, twists, backbends, and inversions). The class ends with meditation (and pranayamas) and relaxation (you get to lie down!). Gary combines detailed instructions with a flowing class of exercises.
- Gary teaches a mindfulness-based yoga practice, with emphasis on developing our self-awareness, by establishing a connection between our body, breath and mind.
- The basis of yoga is learning to breath efficiently and healthily – Gary places a lot of emphasis on our breath and how to cultivate it.
- If you want to learn and also challenge yourself, yet feel relaxed and revitalised… come along to a class and see for yourself – you can join the general public classes any week an come as often as you like.
More information about classes:
- Equipment (mats, blocks and belts) provided.
- Most of the classes are run as drop-ins, where booking is not needed.
- Wear comfortable clothing suitable for exercise; bring something warm to wear or a blanket for relaxation at end of each class; and ideally, do not eat meals before session – allow 4 hours after large meal, and about 2 hours after light meal.
- The best way to know if his way of teaching yoga is for you, is to come along and see for yourself (and you have any questions, contact Gary).
“If we really follow one direction in yoga as far as we can go, then it will lead us along all paths of yoga.”
—TKV Desikachar
