Yogasara: discover the essence of yoga in the heart of Bristol

Gill teaches yoga rooted in the hatha and ashtanga traditions.

She gained her advanced teaching certificate with Richard Freeman in Colorado and has studied under and Sri K Patthabi Jois and Sharath Rangaswamy in Mysore, India.

Gill began teaching in Brighton in 2004 and moved to Bristol in 2007. She teaches at Bristol Dance Centre, The Berkeley Centre and at Yogasara.

She teaches on Anatomy and Physiology, Eastern/Western Medical Concepts and Injury Prevention for Yoga teacher training courses in London and Bristol.

Her teaching places emphasis on the foundation, breath and alignment of the asana and an opportunity for the direct experience of awareness and insight whilst respecting that each individual has their own personal incentive for practising yoga.

Gill is a Chartered Physiotherapist specialising in musculoskeletal medicine since 1998.

She is qualified in acupuncture and is devoted to the infinite enquiry into the science and philosophy of the East and West.

Sessions with Gill Hurst at Yogasara

Ashtanga yoga at 5.45-6.45pm Wednesdays.

Foundations of yoga for all levels.

Drop-in: just turn up and unwind (yoga mats supplied).

£6.50 per session.


Ashtanga yoga at 7.00-9.00pm Wednesdays.

Mysore style: all welcome, from beginners to seasoned practitioners.

Drop-in: just turn up and unwind (yoga mats supplied).

£10 per session.


Please get in touch with us on 07789 501884 or email to find out more about any of our classes, courses, workshops or events.

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