SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 2014
Classes & Treatment
1984-2014
30 YEARS
Charity Registration No. 295219
Est. 1984
The Letchworth Centre for Healthy Living
Who we are The Letchworth Centre for Healthy Living is one of the leading centres for wellbeing in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, providing a broad range of clinical and educational programmes for the local community. WE ARE COMMITTED TO WIDENING CHOICE AND AVAILABILITY OF COMPLEMENTARY APPROACHES TO HEALTH.
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Why come? • You’ll feel better • You’ll be more relaxed and less stressed • You’ll enjoy the non-competitive classes • You’ll have a great choice – from over 100 classes a week • You’ll meet like-minded people • You’ll learn skills you can use for the rest of your life • You don’t need to become a member or pay a joining fee
A long-established, award-winning, registered charity
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THE place for complementary Complementary therapies don’t just treat the symptoms – they tackle the cause of a problem… They have been shown to help: • • • • • • • • •
Arthritis and joint pain Asthma and chronic chest conditions IBS and other digestive problems Hay fever and other allergies Eczema and acne Back and neck pain Clinic hours Mon-Fri 09.00 - 20.30 Menstrual and menopausal issues Sat 09.00 - 15.30 Stress and depression Babies and mothers (ante + post natal)
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therapy in Herts and Beds… At the Centre, we offer:
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Acupuncture Ayurvedic Massage Cranial Osteopathy Craniosacral Therapy Homeopathy Hypnotherapy Lymphatic Massage (MLD) Massage Naturopathy
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Natural Lift Facial Osteopathy Physiotherapy Reflexology Reiki Shiatsu S ports Injury & Remedial Massage
Our practitioners are s killed therapists with excellent qualifications and many years’ experience.
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Drop-in Sessions For over 50’s T’ai Chi for Falls Prevention – Mondays 12:30 – 13:30 T’ai Chi is an ancient form of gentle stylised movement well known for its ability to strengthen leg muscles, improve balance, still the mind and enhance general health. Cost £5 per session. Rosehill Singers – Mondays 14:00-15:00 followed by tea & biscuits. For anyone who loves to sing, this friendly group meets with its own musical director to sing popular songs around the piano. Cost £3 per session. Rosehill Singers
For people with Parkinson’s Singing Group Alternate Tuesdays 14:00-15:00 followed by tea & biscuits. An afternoon of song and fun for those with Parkinson’s and their carers. Cost £3 per session.
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Counselling Services Our Counselling Service offers a broad range of therapeutic approaches which can be of help with emotional issues and when life presents us with difficult problems. Our team of skilled and experienced professionals are qualified in Hypnotherapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), one-toone Counselling, and Couples and Family Therapy. We support people with many different concerns – including bereavement, eating difficulties, relationship issues, depression, anxiety as well as substance misuse, health and infertility. We are able to work on a one-to-one basis with children, young people and adults, as well as with couples and families. Our confidential service can guide you to the professional best able to help you. We are pleased to offer sessions exploring the art of communicating within relationships. Initial assessment £35, course of 4-6 sessions £50 per session. For further information please call the Centre on 01462 678804 and ask for Sylvia (couples) or Gillian (families).
Low Cost Service For people on benefits or in difficult financial circumstances, we offer a low cost service at £15 per session with an initial assessment by a qualified counsellor at £20. Our clinic hours are Monday to Friday 09.00 to 20.30 and Saturday 09.00 to 15.30. Please call us on 01462 678804 or email counselling@letchworthcentre.org www.letchworthcentre.org 7
Workshops
A chance to learn a new skill or improve on an existing one without an ongoing week-on-week commitment See our website for more details Saturday, 4 October 14.00-17.00 Cost £20 7 Steps to Happiness – a Kundalini Yoga Workshop Sunday, 5 October 10.00-13.00 £25 Five RhythmsTM Sunday, 12 October 10.00-12.30 £24 Relaxation through Body Awareness Sunday, 19 October 10.00-16.00 £60 T’ai Chi Exercises and Meditation Saturday, 29 November 14.00-17.00 £30 Restorative Yoga and Meditation for Mental Health
POSITIVE AGEING
A NEW free wellbeing programme for older people of all physical abilities. Sessions will combine gentle exercise, movement, music and discussion with time to socialise over tea. Wednesdays from 2-5pm starting 6th August for four weeks OR Thursdays from 2-5pm starting 7th August for four weeks Register with Reception 01462 678804 or email jaqui@letchworthcentre.org 8
Open Day
Sunday 7 September THE LETCHWORTH CENTRE’S
Our Birthday Party
30
th
Come and celebrate with us! 30 years
Party
Sunday 7 September
2pm onwards 2 pm onwards
Come and celebrate with us!
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Classes – Week-at-a-glance Mondays
09.10-10.40 Yoga (experienced students) 09.30-10.30 Pilates (beginners/improvers) 10.45-12.15 Yoga (experienced students) 10.45-12.30 B aby Massage & Post Natal Yoga 12.30-13.30 T’ai Chi Community 14.00-15.00 Rosehill Singers 17.15-18.45 Yoga (all levels) 17.30-18.45 Pilates (improvers) 18.00-19.00 Pilates (beginners) 18.45-20.15 Yoga (all levels) 19.00-20.30 Yoga (experienced students) 19.15-21.15 Pre-Natal Yoga 20.40-22.10 Yoga (experienced students)
Tuesdays 08.45-09.45 Pilates (beg/imp/mature movers) 09.15-10.15 Pilates on the Ball (all levels) 09.45-11.00 Alexander Technique 09.45-11.00 Pilates (improvers) 10.30-11.45 Pilates (improvers) 11.15-12.30 Moving Mindfully (advanced) 11.15-12.15 Pilates (improvers) 12.00-13.15 Special Care Pilates (all levels) 12.30-13.30 Pilates (beginners) 14.00-15.00 Parkinson’s Singing Group 17.15-18.45 T’ai Chi (intermediate/advanced)
19.15-20.30 Pilates (improvers) 20.15-21.15 Pilates (beginners/improvers) 20.30-21.45 Pilates (men only) 20.30-22.00 T ’ai Chi (intermediate) Yang Style Short Form
Wednesdays 09.10-10.40 Yoga (experienced students) 09.15-10.30 Pilates (improvers) 10.45-12.15 Yoga (experienced students) 11.00-12.15 Pilates (improvers) 12.30-13.30 Pilates (beginners) 13.00-14.15 Gentle Yoga 13.45-14.45 Pilates (beginners) 17.45-19.00 Pilates (beginners/improvers) 18.45-20.00 Alexander Technique (beginners) 19.00-20.00 Zumba 19.30-21.30 Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 20.00-21.30 Yoga (all levels) 20.15-21.30 Moving Mindfully (all levels)
Yang Style Long & Sword Form
18.00-19.00 Yoga for Teens (12-16 yrs) 18.00-19.15 Pilates (improvers) 18.30-19.30 Pranayama-based Meditation (experienced) 19.00-20.30 Five RhythmsTM 19.00-20.15 Meditation for Inner Peace* 19.15-20.15 Pilates (beginners)
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Classes – Week-at-a-glance Thursdays
Fridays
09.45-11.15 I yengar Yoga
09.15-10.45 Yoga (all levels) 09.30-10.30 Pilates (intermediate) 10.45-11.45 Pilates (beginners) 11.00-12.15 Pilates (improvers) 11.00-12.30 Yoga (all levels) 12.15-13.30 Pilates (beginners/improvers) 13.00-14.30 Restorative Yoga 16.00-16.30 Baby Ballet (3-4 yrs) 16.30-17.00 Pre-Primary Ballet (5-6 yrs) 17.00-17.30 Primary/Grade 1 Ballet (7-8 yrs) 17.30-18.30 Ballet for Adults
(beginners & general)
10.00-11.15 Pilates (improvers) 11.30-13.00 Circle Dance 11.30-12.45 Pilates (improvers) 13.00-14.30 Yoga (all levels) 13.30-14.45 Gentle Yoga 16.00-17.30 Restorative Yoga 17.30-18.45 Pilates (improvers) 17.45-18.45 Pilates (beginners) 18.15-19.45 Yoga (beginners) 18.30-19.30 Pranayama (beginners) 18.45-19.45 Pilates (beginners/improvers) 18.50-20.20 Yoga (experienced students) 20.00-21.15 Yoga (all levels) 20.20-21.20 Salsa (advanced) 20.00-21.30 T’ai Chi (improvers) Chen Style
Saturdays 08.30-09.30 Keep Fit 08.30-09.00 M odern Jazz/Tap/Theatre Craft (3 yrs+) 08.45-10.15 Yoga (all levels) 09.00-09.30 Baby Ballet (3 yrs) 09.30-10.00 Baby Ballet (4 yrs) 09.30-10.30 Zumba 10.00-10.30 Pre Primary Ballet (5 yrs) 10.30-11.00 Pre Primary Ballet (6 yrs) 11.00-11.30 Primary Ballet (7 yrs) 11.00-12.30 Restorative Yoga 11.30-12.15 Grade 1 Ballet (8 yrs) 12.15-13.00 Grade 2 Ballet (9 yrs+)
* Held at St Christopher School Barrington Road, Letchworth
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Alexander Technique Renowned for its benefits to back pain Judy Hammond sufferers, Alexander Technique teaches Alexander Instructor us how to sit, stand, lie and move in ways which minimise chronic muscular & spinal tension. Especially useful in stress relief, it also helps asthma and insomnia. Wear loose clothing & bring a mat or Prefer a one-to-one session? blanket and 2-3 paperbacks. Call 01462 678804 to book. Duration 13 weeks – last class week of 8 Dec Cost £45 Half-term week of 27 October Tutor Judy Hammond BEd ANATD MSTAT Class Day Time Start Date Code Cost Alexander Technique (all levels) Tues 09.45-11.00 9 Sept X1 £117 Alexander Technique (beginners) Wed 18.45-20.00 10 Sept X2 £117
Moving Mindfully Moving Mindfully is a unique movement, alignment and relaxation class which carefully combines key elements of Pilates, Yoga and T’ai Chi and incorporates the Alexander principles of excellent use of the spine and joints. The resulting quality of movement and alignment is a joy to experience!
Judy Hammond with students
Wear soft comfortable clothing.
Duration 13 weeks – last class week of 8 Dec Half-term week of 27 October Tutor Judy Hammond BEd ANATD MSTAT Class Day Time Start Date Code Cost Moving Mindfully (advanced) Tues 11.15-12.30 9 Sept MM1 £117 Moving Mindfully (all levels) Wed 20.15-21.30 10 Sept MM2 £117 To enrol complete the form on page 31 12
Ballet for Adults You will dance, get fit and have great fun in this popular class which includes barre work (for greater flexibility and balance), centre work (for toning) and simple ballet routines. Open to anyone over 16 who has had ballet experience. Duration 10 weeks (no class on 19 Sept)
Vickie Lesnick (right) Ballet instructor
- last class on 28 November
Half-term – 31 October Tutor Vickie Lesnick RAD RTS FIDTA Class Day Time Start Date Code Cost Ballet for Adults (RAD Grade 6 level) Fri 17.30-18.30 12 Sept B1 £61
Five Rhythms
TM
Flowing, staccato, chaos, lyrical, stillness. Duration 12 weeks (no class on 21 October) – last class on 9 December
Half-term – 28 October Tutor R ichard Lang MA UKCP
Wear loose, comfortable clothing you can move in. Bring water to drink.
Five RhythmsTM accredited teacher
Class Five RhythmsTM
Day Tues
Experience being in your own skin and moving to your own inner rhythm… Whether you’ve always danced – or always yearned to – Five Rhythms™ offers a wonderful opportunity to experience yourself in motion, in a totally non-judgmental and uncritical environment. You will learn to feel good about the way you move, about your body, and your means of expressing your feelings.
Time Start Date 19.00-20.30 9 Sept
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Code F1
Cost £98
Salsa (advanced)
Salsa students
If you like Latin rhythms this is the class for you! Salsa offers a physical and mental challenge – and the class is both fun and a wonderful opportunity to form new friendships. You will learn several choreographies dancing La Salsa Cubana focusing on technique and body movement. Come on your own or with a partner. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and flexible shoes – but not trainers!
Duration 13 weeks – last class on 11 December Half-term – 30 October Tutor Marcia Magliari Dip DMT Class Day Time Start Date Code
Cost
Salsa (advanced)
£79
Thurs 20.20-21.20 11 Sept
Keep Fit & Zumba
SA2
Keep Fit includes warm-up, a 1/2 hour of cardiovascular exercise, abdominal strength training, body toning, cool-down and stretch. Zumba combines Latin and international music with a fun and effective workout system. Duration 13 weeks – last class week of 8 December Half-term week of 27 October Tutor Luzi Georgas IIST Class Keep Fit Zumba Zumba
Day Sat Wed Sat
Time 08.30-09.30 19.00-20.00 09.30-10.30
Start Date 13 Sept 10 Sept 13 Sept
Code K3 ZU3 ZU2
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Cost £79 £66 £66
T’ai Chi T’ai Chi consists of a series of slow, stylised, dance-like movements which are practised in sequence. Stilling the mind as well as benefiting the body, and practised daily by millions worldwide, evidence shows that it: • is of great benefit in improving balance and increasing muscle strength • can benefit the heart and circulatory systems • can significantly reduce stress • can enhance well-being It is recommended by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence as a useful part of any Falls Prevention programme.
Richard Lang T’ai Chi Instructor
Duration 1 3 weeks for ID’s class - last class week of 8 December 12 weeks for RL’s classes (no classes on 21 October) Half-term week of 27 October Tutors Ian Deavin BSc, CIAA cert, TCUGB, recognised BCCMA Richard Lang MA UKCP
Class T’ai Chi
Day Time Start Date Tutor Code Cost Tues 17.15-18.45 9 Sept RL T1 £91
T’ai Chi
Tues 20.30-22.00
9 Sept
RL
T2
£91
T’ai Chi
Thurs 20.00-21.30
11 Sept
ID
T5
£98
(Yang style long form and sword form – intermediate/advanced) (Yang style short form – intermediate) (Chen Style long form – all levels)
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Be Mindful…with our programmes in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Mindfulness offers, quite simply, a way of changing your life. By altering the way you think and perceive the world, it makes you less stressed, better able to cope, more positive, more aware – in short, more able to appreciate yourself and your life. Now offered in schools, in management training programmes, in health care and corporate settings, it is the centrepiece of the Mental Health Foundation’s campaign to ‘Be Mindful’. www.bemindful.co.uk/ Originally developed at one of the leading university hospitals in the US over 30 years ago to help manage chronic pain, MBSR’s reputation for helping people to deal with a wide range of problems is now worldwide. Research over three decades has shown that people who complete the course report: • Being better able to relax • Being less distressed by physical and psychological symptoms • Reduced pain levels and an enhanced ability to cope with chronic pain • Reduced anxiety and depression • Improved concentration and memory • Better sleep • Greater energy and enthusiasm for life • Improved self-esteem Research also suggests that mindfulness strengthens the immune system and develops areas of the brain associated with wellbeing.
MBSR One-to-One
This course is designed for those who cannot attend our group MBSR course and consists of a pre-course orientation over the telephone and 8 hour-long sessions held at the Centre at a time and date to be mutually arranged. Cost £360 which includes a workbook and CDs. A non-refundable deposit of £20 is required before the pre-course orientation with the balance of the full fees due before start of course. To enrol complete the form on page 31 www.letchworthcentre.org 16
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) If you are feeling disconnected from your life – if you want to spend less time being hijacked by the stresses and strains of work, home, family, or health – if you want to learn to live more fully in the present moment – and you are willing to commit yourself to spending an hour a day working on this – then this well-established and tried-and-tested class can give you the tools to change your life. We can all benefit from MBSR training: we all long to be centred and at ease with our lives. Duration 9 weeks (plus Sunday, 16 November 10.00-16.00)
Half-term – 29 October Tutor Helena Martin GRSM LRAM Dip Couns PGDip Mindfulness (All students must attend the orientation session which is the first class)
Class MBSR
Day Wed
Time 19.30-21.30
Start Date Code 24 Sept MB1
Cost £225*
* A £20 administration payment will be retained by the Letchworth Centre if after the orientation session it is decided that the course will not be proceeded with.
Practice Day for MBSR Graduates This Day of Practice will provide an opportunity to reconnect with and go deeper into your Mindfulness practice. Prerequisite: completion of any 8 week Mindfulness course. Session Day Time Code Cost Practice Day Sun, 16 Nov 10.00-16.00 MB2 £20
Follow-on Sessions for Mindfulness Graduates
Session Follow-on MBSR Follow-on MBSR
Day Time Code Cost Mon, 29 Sept 19.30-21.00 MB3 £10 Mon, 24 Nov 19.30-21.00 MB4 £10
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Meditation for Inner Peace Calms the mind Relaxes the body Improves concentration Increases Reduces stress & awareness & blood pressure self-confidence You will be surprised how easy it is to gently guide your mind to experience deep stillness and restore yourself. In this class you will be introduced to a range of techniques all of which are secular in practice and use clinically proven methods that connect you with the stillness within. You will be able to choose the one (or ones) most appropriate for you. This is an ongoing class to enhance your personal practice. The proven techniques that we use include breath work, pranayama, present moment awareness, guided imagery and visualisation, mantra and chanting, mindful yoga movement and sound healing. Suitable for all levels of experience – beginners welcome. Duration 10 weeks – last class on 18 November Half-term – 28 October Tutor Dr Neelam Taneja PhD, Member IAYT, Fellow (retired) RSM London Class Day Time Start Date Code Cost Meditation for Inner Peace* Tues 19.00-20.15 9 Sept MED2 £71 * Held at St Christopher School Barrington Road, Letchworth
One-to-One Meditation Sessions With Dr Neelam Taneja Deepak Chopra Personal Primordial Sound Vedic Mantra Meditation for adults and children. Duration 20 hours over five sessions Cost Individual £380, Small Group £304 For more details contact the Centre on 01462 678804. To enrol complete the form on page 31 18 18
Pranayama-Based Meditation Pranayama is the science of the breath, control of which has been shown to improve physical health and wellbeing and to still the mind. When combined with meditation it can serve as a powerful de-stressing tool. Duration 13 weeks – last class week of 8 December Half-term week of 27 October Tutor Sarah O’Connor BA(Hons) BWY(Dip), Pranayama & Meditation Module
“ The key is changing our habits, and in particular the habits of our mind” Pema Chondron
Class Pranayama (experienced) Pranayama (beginners)
Day Time Start Date Code Cost Tues 18.30-19.30 9 Sept PM2 £92 Thurs 18.30-19.30 11 Sept PM3 £92
Circle Dance Also known as Sacred Dance or World Dance, Circle Dance draws on dance traditions from around the world and combines these with modern choreographies, to the accompaniment of wonderful music. We learn the dances as we do them, and the steps tend to be simple and repetitive and there are no wrong steps!
NEW!
Duration 13 weeks – last class on 11 December Half-term week of 30 October Tutor Mary Barton BSc Dip Phyt IIHHT ITEC Class Circle Dance
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Code CD1
Cost £79
Pilates
The reason our Pilates classes are always full is not just because we have excellent instructors – it’s because Pilates really does work! Our students come back term after term and report more energy, reduced back pain and better posture. Book early to secure your place – you won’t regret it! NB: Certain health problems could preclude participation in Pilates classes.
Sarah Hilton Pilates Instructor
Beginners This programme will review Pilates principles during the first session and then will cover basic Pilates exercises.
Beginners/Improvers Basic exercises with more advanced options for those who have been studying Pilates for longer. Pilates principles will be reviewed in the first session. Improvers Suitable for those who have been at beginners level for more than 3 terms or by agreement with the class teacher. The programme offers a mixture of basic Pilates exercises with progressions to take students up to intermediate level exercises. Intermediate These exercises are suitable for students without injuries and illnesses and by agreement with the class teacher.
Tutors
Amanda Brosnan Body Control Pilates, Body Control Reformer, Back4Good Practitioner; Level 4 Specialist Instructor (Register of Exercise Professionals); BackCare Professional
Shashin Gajjar Body Control Pilates, Matwork Specialist Sarah Hilton Pilates Matwork and Reformer Rachel Luck Modern Pilates I, II & III, Gordon Thomson’s Body Control Reformer and Cadillac,
BACR Phase IV Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Instructor
ToTo enrol complete thethe form onon page 3131 www.letchworthcentre.org enrol complete form page 20 20
Pilates
Duration 13 weeks for all classes Except AB’s - 12 weeks P4, P6, P7, P8 P10, P12, P15, P21, P22, P29. Last class week of 8 December for all classes except P29, P4, P6, P7, P8, P10, P12 – last week is week of 15 December
Half-term week of 27 October except AB’s classes week of 27 Oct and 3 Nov Class Pilates (beginners/improvers) Pilates (improvers) Pilates (beginners) Pilates (beg/imp/mature movers) Pilates (improvers) Pilates (improvers) Pilates (improvers) Pilates (beginners) Pilates (improvers) Pilates (beginners) Pilates (improvers) Pilates (beginners/improvers) Pilates (Men only) Pilates (improvers) Pilates (improvers) Pilates (beginners) Pilates (beginners) Pilates (beginners/improvers) Pilates (improvers) Pilates (improvers) Pilates (improvers) Pilates (beginners) Pilates (beginners/improvers) Pilates (intermediate) Pilates (beginners) Pilates (improvers) Pilates (beginners/improvers)
Day Time Start Date Tutor Code Cost Mon 09.30-10.30 8 Sept SG P25 £117 Mon 17.30-18.45 8 Sept SH P2 £117 Mon 18.00-19.00 8 Sept SG P23 £117 Tues 08.45-09.45 16 Sept AB P29 £108 Tues 09.45-11.00 16 Sept AB P4 £108 Tues 10.30-11.45 9 Sept RL P5 £117 Tues 11.15-12.15 9 Sept SG P33 £117 Tues 12.30-13.30 9 Sept SG P31 £117 Tues 18.00-19.15 16 Sept AB P6 £108 Tues 19.15-20.15 9 Sept SG P34 £117 Tues 19.15-20.30 16 Sept AB P7 £108 Tues 20.15-21.15 9 Sept SG P35 £117 Tues 20.30-21.45 16 Sept AB P8 £108 Wed 09.15-10.30 10 Sept RL P9 £117 Wed 11.00-12.15 17 Sept AB P10 £108 Wed 12.30-13.30 10 Sept SG P38 £117 Wed 13.45-14.45 10 Sept SG P41 £117 Wed 17.45-19.00 17 Sept AB P12 £108 Thurs 10.00-11.15 11 Sept RL P13 £117 Thurs 11.30-12.45 11 Sept RL P14 £117 Thurs 17.30-18.45 11 Sept AB P15 £108 Thurs 17.45-18.45 11 Sept SG P36 £117 Thurs 18.45-19.45 11 Sept SG P37 £117 Fri 09.30-10.30 12 Sept SG P20 £117 Fri 10.45-11.45 12 Sept SG P40 £117 Fri 11.00-12.15 12 Sept AB P21 £108 Fri 12.15-13.30 12 Sept AB P22 £108
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Special Care Pilates This is a gentle, slow-moving class with plenty of time to focus on special conditions that may make exercise difficult. Duration 13 weeks – last class on 9 December
Half-term – 28 October Tutor Rachel Luck Modern Pilates I, II
& III, Gordon Thomson’s Body Control Reformer and Cadillac, BACR Phase IV Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Instructor
Class Day Special Care Pilates Tues
Time Start Date Code Cost 12.00-13.15 9 Sept PSP1 £117
Pilates
Rachel Luck
‘On the Ball’
Pilates Instructor
The exercise ball is a wonderful Pilates tool for improving core strength and developing the abdominal and back muscles. Exercising ‘on the ball’ – which continually moves slightly beneath you as you work – can also increase overall flexibility and mobility. And it’s such fun to do! (You will need to provide your own ball.) Duration 13 weeks – last class on 9 December Half-term – 28 October Tutor Rachel Luck Modern Pilates I, II & III, Gordon Thomson’s Body Control Reformer and Cadillac, BACR Phase IV Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Instructor
Class Pilates on the Ball
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Cost £117
Yoga Why do yoga? For one thing – it makes you feel good! It keeps you flexible and improves your stamina. It stretches your muscles, helps still your mind, improves concentration and boosts self-confidence. People report that they sleep better, experience fewer episodes of back strain and have Julie Brunton Yoga Instructor less frequent headaches. Tutors Julie Brunton BSY Alison Fairchild BWY Helen Flower BWY Sarah Harris BWY RT FCT, NLP Master Prac Pranayama & Meditation Module Carole Richardson BA(Hons) FAETC BWY Lorraine Woods Duration 13 weeks – last week of term week of 8 December 12 weeks for Carole Richardson’s Y3, Y4, Y14 & Y15 – no classes on 17 & 21 November
Half-term week of 27 October Class Day Time Start Date Tutor Code Cost Yoga (experienced ) Mon 09.10-10.40 8 Sept LW Y1 £92 Yoga (experienced ) Mon 10.45-12.15 8 Sept LW Y2 £92 Yoga (all levels) Mon 17.15-18.45 8 Sept CR Y3 £85 Yoga (all levels) Mon 18.45-20.15 8 Sept CR Y4 £85 Yoga (experienced) Mon 19.00-20.30 8 Sept LW Y5 £92 Yoga (experienced) Mon 20.40-22.10 8 Sept LW Y6 £92 Yoga (experienced) Wed 09.10-10.40 10 Sept LW Y8 £92 Yoga (experienced) Wed 10.45-12.15 10 Sept LW Y9 £92 Yoga (all levels) Wed 20.00-21.30 10 Sept SH Y11 £92 Yoga (all levels) Thurs 13.00-14.30 11 Sept JB Y12 £92 Yoga (beginners) Thurs 18.15-19.45 11 Sept AF Y19 £92 Yoga (experienced) Thurs 18.50-20.20 11 Sept LW Y13 £92 Yoga (all levels) Thurs 20.00-21.15 11 Sept HF Y18 £92 Yoga (all levels) Fri 09.15-10.45 12 Sept CR Y14 £85 Yoga (all levels) Fri 11.00-12.30 12 Sept CR Y15 £85 Yoga (all levels) Sat 08.45-10.15 13 Sept SH Y16 £92 To complete www.letchworthcentre.org To enrol enrol complete the the form form on on page page 31 31 23 23
Iyengar Yoga Iyengar Yoga, developed by Yoga Master BKS Iyengar, is characterised by precision and alignment and uses props such as blocks and belts to ensure that maximum benefit is gained from each posture whilst ensuring absolute safety. Duration 12 weeks - last class 4 December Half-term – 30 October Tutor Thelma McNairn MA Hons Dip ED IYTA Class Iyengar Yoga
(beginners and general)
Day Time Start Date Code Thurs 09.45-11.15 11 Sept IY2
Cost £85
Rosehill Café Delicious food Wonderful gluten-free cakes Private catering, too. Open 9am -3pm, Monday-Saturday Tel 01462 486429
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Restorative Yoga Anne Hill Yoga Instructor
A small yoga therapy class that can complement your conventional treatment, enhance post-surgical recovery and improve your quality of life.
• S uitable for people living with MS, ME, cancer, breathing disorders, limited mobility and those who find a regular yoga session challenging for any reason See • Individualised therapeutic postures page 8 for • Specific breathing techniques workshop • Deep restorative relaxation • Therapeutic meditations Duration 10 weeks – last week of term week of 17 November Half-term week of 27 October Tutors Anne Hill YHF, Biomedical Trust, Yoga Therapist with the CNHC, BW module Living with Cancer Dr Neelam Taneja PhD, Member IAYT, Fellow (retired) RSM, London Class Restorative Yoga Restorative Yoga Restorative Yoga
Day Thurs Fri Sat
Time Start Date 16.00-17.30 11 Sept 13.00-14.30 12 Sept 11.00-12.30 13 Sept
Code RY2 RY3 RY1
Cost £71 £71 £71
Restorative Yoga: One-to-One Sessions There are circumstances when a one-to-one session is more appropriate for therapeutic yoga. This will provide an opportunity for individual attention and to further customise the programme to meet changing individual needs. £30 per session. Call 01462 678804 to book. To enrol complete the form on page 31 25
Gentle Yoga A gentler approach to yoga designed for anyone with restricted movement, recovering from illness or operations, or simply for those of you who love yoga but don’t want the intense stretch! The class includes posture work, pranayama (breathing practices) meditation and relaxation. Duration 13 weeks – last week of term week of 8 December
Half-term week of 27 October Tutor Sarah O’Connor BA(Hons) BWY(Dip), Pranayama & Meditation Module Class Gentle Yoga Gentle Yoga
Day Time Wed 13.00-14.15 Thurs 13.30-14.45
Start Date 10 Sept 11 Sept
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Code GY2 GY1
Cost £92 £92
Ante-Natal Yoga Gentle yoga exercises during pregnancy can promote health and lead to a more confident birth. In this popular class you will learn postures which strengthen, give flexibility and release tension – and you will be supported by a community of other mothers-to-be over tea and a chat and often for long after your baby’s arrival. This is an ongoing class for which you can book at any point during the term. Duration 13 weeks – last week of term week of 8 December Half-term – 27 October Tutor Tracey Luggeri Accredited Yoga Birth Teacher Class Ante-Natal Yoga
Day Mon
Time Start Date Code Cost 19.15-21.15 8 Sept PY1 £118
Post-Natal Yoga & Baby Massage
Learn to massage your baby and provide a loving, fun and positive interaction that has been proven to nurture a baby’s health and development. One hour of postnatal yoga will follow exercising and strengthening core muscles and easing tightness in shoulders and upper backs. The class includes relaxation, refreshments & chat.
Wear an old t-shirt, bring a towel and an organic base oil eg grapeseed, olive, or sunflower (avoid nut oils).
Duration 7 weeks BMPN1, 6 weeks BMPN2 Tutor Tracey Luggeri A ccredited Yoga Birth Teacher
Class Day Time Start Date Code Cost Post-Natal Yoga & Baby Massage Mon 10.45-12.30 8 Sept BMPN1 £64 Post-Natal Yoga & Baby Massage Mon 10.45-12.30 3 Nov BMPN2 £55 To enrol complete the form on page 31 27 27
Ballet for Kids Duration 13 weeks (no classes on 19 and 20 September) - last classes of term 19 & 20 December
Half-term week of 27 October Tutor Vickie Lesnick RAD RTS FIDTA
Vickie Lesnick, Ballet Instructor (top right) with students
Examinations are available for students to take and there may be opportunities to appear in shows.
These fun classes for children provide a wonderful discipline – improving co-ordination, spatial and body awareness, concentration and physical confidence. The ballet training follows the method taught by the Royal Academy of Dance. Dress comfortably and dance in either bare feet or dance shoes.
Class
Day
Baby Ballet (3-4 yrs) Fri Pre-Primary Ballet (5-6 yrs) Fri Primary Grade 1 Ballet (7-8 yrs) F ri Modern Jazz/Tap/ Sat Theatrecraft Juniors (3yrs+) Baby Ballet (3 yrs) Sat Sat Baby Ballet (4 yrs) Pre-Primary Ballet (5 yrs) Sat Pre-Primary Ballet (6 yrs) Sat Primary Ballet (7yrs) Sat Sat Grades 1 Ballet (8yrs) Sat Grades 2 Ballet (9yrs+)
Time
Start Date Code Cost
16.00-16.30 16.30-17.00 17.00-17.30 08.30-09.00
12 Sept 12 Sept 12 Sept 13 Sept
CB1 CB2 CB3 CB4
£66 £66 £66 £66
09.00-09.30 09.30-10.00 10.00-10.30 10.30-11.00 11.00-11.30 11.30-12.15 12.15-13.00
13 Sept CB5 13 Sept CB6 13 Sept CB7 13 Sept CB8 13 Sept CB9 13 Sept CB10 13 Sept CB11
£66 £66 £66 £66 £66 £72 £72
We regret that after the first class parents will not be able to remain in the classroom. Please note that photos may only be taken with the permission of the tutor; filming will, however, never be permitted.
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Yoga for Teens These yoga sessions for teenagers (12-16 yrs) combine traditional yoga postures with breathing and relaxation exercises to improve concentration, regulate sleep patterns and maintain natural flexibility. Duration 13 weeks – last class on 9 December Half-term week of 27 October Tutor Jacqueline Edelman Cert Yoga Bugs, Yoga’d Up and Anusara Inspired Yoga Teacher
Class
Day
Time
Start Date Code Cost
Yoga for Teens (12-16 yrs) Tues 18.00-19.00 9 Sept
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YK3 £83
Useful information
Founder/Director Roberta Meldrum
Opening hours: Mondays to Fridays 09.00-20.30 Saturdays 09.00-15.30
Head of Classes Fiona Wallace Head of Clinic Christina Raven
Tel 01462 678804 Website www.letchworthcentre.org Email healthyliving@letchworthcentre.org Term begins week of 8 Sept Term ends week of 8 Dec for 13 week courses Half-term week of 27 October Refunds Once term has begun, refunds for classes can only be given in exceptional circumstances and will be subject to a ÂŁ20 administration fee. All refund requests must be made in writing. Concessions are available on some classes. Proof of entitlement will be required upon enrolment. Severe weather Check our website for class and clinic cancellations.
Hitchin Garden Centre
ITC 5H
A50
To Hitchin, Luton & M1
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OA IN R
A50
Norton Way Sth
Head of Counselling Gillian Marchant The Letchworth Centre for Healthy Living Rosehill Hospital, Hitchin Road, Letchworth, Hertfordshire SG6 3NA Charity Registration No. 295219 Est. 1984
To Letchworth Town Centre
To Baldock & Cambridge
Church
5
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Willian Way
To Stotfold & Bedford (A600, A507)
The Broadway
To Letchworth Town Centre
Events Manager Jaqui Derrick
A1(M) North
We are here We are on the A505 opposite Hitchin Garden Centre
Junction 9 A1(M) South
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