The Journal

Notes on breath, rest & living slower.

Gentle reads from the Wildflower teachers — practical, unpreachy thoughts on yoga, the nervous system and finding a little more calm in a busy Bristol week.

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More from the mat.

For beginners
28 May 2026 · 5 min read

Your first yoga class: what to expect (and what not to worry about)

Spoiler — you don't need to be flexible, own fancy leggings, or know any Sanskrit. A warm, honest guide to walking through the door for the very first time.

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Rest
19 May 2026 · 7 min read

Why yin yoga feels so good for an over-stimulated nervous system

Long, still holds do something quietly profound to the body. We unpack the science of the parasympathetic shift — and why Sunday yin has a cult following.

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Pregnancy
9 May 2026 · 6 min read

Five gentle poses to ease back ache in your third trimester

Pregnancy asks a lot of your lower back. Our prenatal teacher shares five safe, soothing shapes you can do at home between classes.

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Mornings
28 April 2026 · 4 min read

Building a sunrise practice that actually sticks

Morning yoga sounds lovely until the alarm goes off. Here are the small, forgiving habits that turn an intention into a ritual you look forward to.

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Wellbeing
15 April 2026 · 8 min read

Desk-bound? Three minutes of movement to undo a sitting day

You don't need an hour or a studio. A handful of mindful stretches between meetings can transform how your shoulders, hips and mood feel by 5pm.

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Community
2 April 2026 · 5 min read

Meet the makers: the Bristol artisans behind our studio

From hand-thrown clay tea cups to locally dyed bolsters, almost everything in the studio is made within a few miles. We introduce the people behind it.

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