Mindful Seeing with Naomi Hayama

Mindful Seeing with Naomi Hayama

07 November 2026

Venue

Main Galleries and Youngwood Room, RWA

Price

From Free to £11

Date

07 November 2026

Select your tickets:

General entry: £11

Concession: £6

Student: £2

Membership: £0

Saturday 7 November | 9:30am - 10:30am

Join experienced yoga practitioner Naomi Hayama at the RWA for a mindful journey through the 173rd Annual Open Exhibition. 

Naomi’s practice, ‘Vision Yoga’, uses simple techniques to help you see and experience the exhibition with fresh attention. You’ll learn breathing techniques and gentle, accessible movements to relax and focus your eyes, mind and body. You’ll then bring this calm awareness into the galleries, becoming more present with your experience amid the exhibition. 

No yoga experience or mat is needed: most of the practice will take place seated. Wear something comfortable if you like, although everyday clothes are absolutely fine. Everyone is welcome!

About Naomi 

Naomi Hayama owns and manages Bristol Yoga Centre and is the founder of Vision Yoga. 

Naomi has taught yoga in Bristol for more than 20 years. Over the past six years, she has developed Vision Yoga: a distinctive, holistic method designed to balance the eyes, mind and body, helping us see more clearly in physical, mental and emotional dimensions. 

Through a simple, accessible practice, Naomi will introduce the transformative benefits of Natural Vision Therapy and yoga. 

Image credit: Alastair Brookes @KoLAB Studios

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