Pilates/Yoga




Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga


Ashtanga Vinyasa a vigorous practice, strengthening the body and opening both the body and the mind. The physical practice of Ashtanga Vinyasa itself is fascinating, at once soothing and invigorating. It’s a place where we learn to strengthen and heal the body, whilst quieting the mind. It is focused and dynamic, the sequence of poses builds as a practitioner becomes stronger mentally and physically, meaning that it is genuinely suitable for almost anyone, regardless of their age, level of experience or fitness.

The beginner student will start at the beggining of the Primary Series, a sequence of poses linked together by constant fluid movements with the breath. It is a demanding practice that uses and strengthens every part of the body.

As a teacher Laura passes on this method to you and it becomes your own, allowing you to practice and build your experience between times spent with a teacher. Self practice is key to the Ashtanga Vinyasa method, teaching one to build a level of physical discipline and mental focus that translates into ‘real life’ too.

Classes are 1.5 hours long and cost £15 each. We only have 4 people maximum per class so you get lots of individual attention.

Thursdays 4 - 5.30pm
Saturdays 10.30 - 12 midday.


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Pilates

Pilates


Pilates was designed to be a complete physical fitness discipline which once mastered, strengthens and realigns the entire body, avoiding high impact, high power output, and heavy muscular and skeletal loading.


The emphasis is not simply building muscle mass. Its focus is unique in its emphasis on lengthening and alignment, and it can successfully train muscles which bodybuilding and conventional gym aerobics can just as easily avoid, thus preventing injury.


Pilates focuses on the core postural muscles that help keep the body balanced and are essential to providing support for the spine. In particular, Pilates exercises teach awareness of breath and alignment of the spine, and strengthen the deep torso muscles, which are important to help alleviate and prevent back pain. The most frequent form, called "matwork” is a a series of calisthenic motions performed without weight or apparatus on a padded mat. In all forms, the "powerhouse" (abdomen, lower back, and buttocks) is supported and strengthened, enabling the rest of the body to move freely.


Pilates practitioners use their own bodies as weights in training to build strength and flexibility. This is targeted without a focus on high-powered cardiovascular exercise.


Pilates classes are held on Tuesdays 12 - 1pm, 1 - 2pm, 2 - 3pm. Wednesdays 5 - 6pm, 6 - 7pm, 7 - 8pm, 8 - 9pm. Thursdays 8.45 - 9.45am, 9.45 - 10.45am. Fridays 5.30 - 6.30pm, 6.30 - 7.30pm, 7.30 - 8.30pm, 8.30 - 9.30pm. Saturdays 10 - 11am, 11 - 12pm, 12 - 1pm, 1 - 2pm, 2.30 - 3.30pm, 3.30 - 4.30pm.


Ante natal Pilates classes are held on Tuesdays 9.30 - 10.30am.

Post natal Pilates with baby Tuesdays 10.30 - 11.30am & Thursdays 10.45 - 11.45


The fee is £12 for a session (£66 for a set of 6), we have 4 people maximum in each class, so you get lots of individual attention. Try a drop in class first to see if you like it, then if you want to become a regular, you need to pay for six in advance, letting us know when you might be away, you don't have to pay for those classes.


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Yoga

Yoga


Yoga means 'union' to unite. It is a form of exercise based on the belief that the body and breath are intimately connected with the mind.

Developed by Indian sages thousands of years ago, the yoga postures or 'asanas' are designed to ease muscular tension, tone internal organs and improve flexibility of the body's joints and ligaments.

Yoga practice consists of five key elements: proper breathing, proper exercise, proper relaxation, proper diet and positive thinking.

Yogis devised the asanas partly by observing how animal instincts work, the herbs they ate when ill, the way they stretch and contract muscles instinctively and the way in which they relax. Asanas are also based on a sound knowledge of the human anatomy, yogis knew that by placing the body in certain positions it would stimulate specific nerves, glands and organs helping to soothe the nervous system and promote overall good health. Every single cell within the body is nourished. Yoga improves circulation, muscle tone, flexibility, strength, stamina and balance.

Regular practice stimulates the Immune System, reduces stress and tension, improves concentration, boosts self-esteem and creates a sense of general well-being. Yoga can also help to manage or control anxiety, arthritis, asthma, back pain, blood pressure, chronic fatigue, depression, head-aches, MS and many other conditions.

Chronic asthma and bronchitis, chronic pain, allergies, certain mental states such as memory loss and poor concentration can be alleviated by mastering this ancient technique. Re-balancing the chemical, mechanical and hormonal systems assists detoxification which leads to improved function. Smokers are one group that studies have shown benefit immensely from this technique. It is invaluable to people who "live on their nerves" and to those who suffer from insomnia and low levels of energy .

All levels can be catered for in these small classes with a maximum of 4 people per class thereby enabling much individual attention and guidance.

If you would like a class individually tailored for your needs please call and speak to Jo Redmond.


Yoga classes are held on Mondays 7.30 - 8.30pm. Tuesdays 6 - 7.30pm, 7.30 - 9pm. Wednesdays 10 - 11am, 11 - 12pm, 2.15 - 3.15pm, 4.30 - 5.30pm, Thursdays 4 - 5.30pm, 6.30 - 7.30pm, 7.30 - 8.30pm. Fridays 11.45 - 12.45pm. Saturdays 10.30 - 12pm, 2 - 3pm, 3 - 4pm, 4 - 5pm.


Ante natal Yoga classes are held on Mondays 6.30 - 7.30pm, Wednesdays 3.30 - 4.30pm, Fridays 10.30 - 11.30am & Saturdays 12.30 - 1.30pm.


The fee is £12 for a 1 hour class (£66 for a set of 6) and £15 for a 1.5 hour class. We have 4 people maximum in each class, so you get lots of individual attention. Try a drop in class first to see if you like it, then if you want to become a regular, you need to pay for six in advance, letting us know when you might be away, you don't have to pay for those classes.


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