APRIL-JULY 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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Our Birthday
(See Page 9 for event details)
An Open Day as part of the Letchworth Festival – Sunday, 15 June 12-4pm to be held at the Centre. Taster classes, sessions, talks and kids’ activities. ‘Memories of Rosehill’ – an opportunity for those who have had historical connections with Rosehill Hospital over the years to share their recollections – Sunday, 15 June from 3pm at the Centre. A day of Homeopathy (Tuesday, 17 June) as part of Homeopathy Awareness Week. Free lectures and consultations throughout the day. See our website for details of venues.
A long-established, award-winning, registered charity
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 3 3
THE place for complementary Complementary therapies don’t just treat symptoms – they address 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 Menstrual and menopausal issues Mon-Fri 09.00 - 20.30 Stress and depression Sat 09.00 - 15.30
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therapy in Herts and Beds… At the Centre, we offer:
• Acupuncture • Ayurvedic Massage • The Bates Method • Craniosacral Therapy • Homeopathy • Hypnotherapy • Lymphatic Massage (MLD) • Massage • Naturopathy
• Natural Lift Facial • Osteopathy/ Cranial Osteopathy • Physiotherapy • Reflexology • Reiki • S hiatsu • Sports 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, NeuroLinguistic Programming (NLP), one-to-one 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.
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
Fridays, 2 May, 6 June and 4 July 19.30-21.00 Gong Bath Sunday, 18 May 10.00-16.00 Qigong (Chi Kung) and Alexander Technique Sunday, 8 June 10.00-12.00 Relaxation through Body Awareness Saturday, 12 July 14.00-17.00 Restorative Yoga Workshop on Conscious Breath Sunday, 13 July 10.00-16.00 Celebrating Spirals in T’ai Chi and Alexander Technique Sunday, 27 July 10.00-16.00 Mantra for Four Seasons – Summer Sunday, 17 August 10.00–16.00 Enhance Your Yoga Practice with Alexander Technique Foundations Tuesday 19 August and Wednesday 20 August 10.00–16.00 T’ai Chi Two-Day Workshop Chen Style Laojia Form See our website for more details.
To enrol complete the form on page 31 88
Birthday Events Sunday, 15 June 12-4pm – Open Day (part of the Letchworth Festival) Class sessions • Taster treatments • Talks • Kids’ activities
Sunday, 15 June 3-4pm – “Memories of Rosehill”. An opportunity for those who have had historical connections with Rosehill Hospital over the years to share their recollections. Tuesday, 17 June – A Day of Homeopathy - as part of Homeopathy Awareness Week - free lectures and consultations throughout the day and evening. See our website for venue details.
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Classes – Week-at-a-glance Mondays
09.10-10.40 Yoga (experienced students) 09.30-10.30 Pilates (improvers) 10.45-12.15 Yoga (experienced students) 10.45-12.30 Baby 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 (intermediate) 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/intermediate) 12.00-13.15 Special Care Pilates (all levels) 12.30-13.30 Pilates (beginners/improvers) 14.00-15.00 Parkinson’s Singing Group 17.00-17.45 Yoga for Kids (7-12 yrs)
19.00-20.30 Five RhythmsTM 19.00-20.15 Meditation for Inner Peace* 19.15-20.15 Pilates (improvers) 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/improvers) 13.00-14.15 Gentle Yoga 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)
17.15-18.45 T’ai Chi (intermediate/advanced) 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)
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Classes – Week-at-a-glance Thursdays
Saturdays
09.45-11.15 Iyengar Yoga (beginners & general) 10.00-11.15 Pilates (improvers) 11.30-13.00 Kundalini Yoga (all levels) 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) 18.30-19.30 Pranayama (beginners) 18.45-19.45 Pilates (beginners) 18.50-20.20 Yoga (experienced students) 19.00-20.30 T’ai Chi (beginners) Chen Style 20.00-21.15 Yoga (all levels) 20.20-21.20 Salsa (advanced) 20.30-22.00 T’ai Chi (improvers) Chen Style
08.30-09.30 Keep Fit 08.30-09.00 Modern 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
Fridays 09.15-10.45 Yoga (all levels) 09.30-10.30 Pilates (intermediate) 10.00-11.15 Restore Your Wellbeing 10.45-11.45 Pilates (beginners) 11.00-12.15 Pilates (improvers) 11.00-12.30 Yoga (all levels) 11.45-12.45 Pilates (beginners) 12.15-13.30 Pilates (beginners/improvers) 15.00-16.00 Ballet for the Over 50’s 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
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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 12 weeks Cost £45 Half-term week of 26 May Tutor Judy Hammond BEd ANATD MSTAT Class Day Time Start Date Code Cost Alexander Technique (all levels) Tues 09.45-11.00 29 Apr X1 £108 Alexander Technique (beginners) Wed 18.45-20.00 30 Apr X2 £108
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 12 weeks Half-term week of 26 May Tutor Judy Hammond BEd ANATD MSTAT Class Day Time Start Date Code Cost Moving Mindfully (advanced) Tues 11.15-12.30 29 Apr MM1 £108 Moving Mindfully (all levels) Wed 20.15-21.30 30 Apr MM2 £108 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 Half-term no class 30 May Tutor Vickie Lesnick RAD RTS FIDTA
Vickie Lesnick (right) Ballet instructor
Class Day Time Start Date Code Cost Ballet for Adults (RAD Grade 6 level) Fri 17.30-18.30 25 Apr B1 £61 NEW Ballet for Over 50s Fri 15.00-16.00 25 Apr B2 £61
Five Rhythms
TM
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, Duration 11 weeks no class on 6 May about your body, and your means Half-term No classes on 27 May of expressing your feelings. Tutor R ichard Lang MA UKCP
Flowing, staccato, chaos, lyrical, stillness.
Wear loose, comfortable clothing you can move in. Bring water to drink.
Five RhythmsTM accredited teacher
Class Five RhythmsTM
Day Tues
Time Start Date 19.00-20.30 29 Apr
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Code F1
Cost £89
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 12 weeks Half-term no class 29 May Tutor Marcia Magliari Dip DMT Class Day Time Start Date Code
Cost
Salsa (advanced)
£73
Thurs 20.20-21.20 1 May
SA2
Keep Fit & Zumba 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 12 weeks Half-term Keep Fit & Saturday Zumba No class on 24 May Zumba Wednesday - no class on 28 May 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 3 May 30 Apr 3 May
Code K3 ZU3 ZU2
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Cost £73 £61 £61
T’ai Chi
Richard Lang T’ai Chi Instructor
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.
Duration 1 1 weeks for T1 and T2 – no class on 6 May, 12 weeks for T4 and T5 Half-term week of 26 May 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 29 Apr RL T1 £84
T’ai Chi
Tues 20.30-22.00
29 Apr
RL
T2
£84
T’ai Chi
Thurs 19.00-20.30
1 May
ID
T4
£91
T’ai Chi
Thurs 20.30-22.00
1 May
ID
T5
£91
(Yang style long form and sword form – intermediate/advanced) (Yang style short form – intermediate) (Chen Style long form – beginners)
(Chen Style long form – improvers)
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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’. http://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. 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, 22 June 10.00-16.00) Half-term No class 28 May 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 30 Apr MB1
Cost £225
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, 22 June 10.00-16.00 MB2 By Donation
Follow-on Sessions for Mindfulness Graduates
Session Follow-on MBSR Follow-on MBSR
Day Time Code Cost Mon, 12 May 19.30-21.00 MB3 £10 Mon, 7 July 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 rest and restore yourself. In this class you will be introduced to a range of meditative techniques all of which are secular practice and use clinically proven methods. You will be able to choose the one (or ones) most appropriate for you. This is an ongoing class to enhance your personal practice with like-minded people. 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 Half-term No class 27 May 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 29 Apr 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
Restore Your Wellbeing Training your mind, healing your body A ten-session practical programme that will incorporate the findings of recent scientific research in neuroscience and mind-body approaches to healing in a programme of clinically-proven meditations and mindful yoga. Duration 10 weeks Half-term No class on 30 May Tutor Dr Neelam Taneja PhD, Member IAYT, Fellow (retired) RSM London Class Restore Your Wellbeing
Day Time Start Date Code Cost Fri 10.00-11.15 2 May MED1 £71
Pranayama-Based Meditation “ The key is changing our Pranayama is the science of the breath, habits, and in particular control of which has been shown to improve the habits of our mind” physical health and wellbeing and to still the Pema Chondron mind. When combined with meditation it can serve as a powerful de-stressing tool. In this class, we will observe our habitual patterns of breathing and their effect on the mind – and learn to alter them to produce inner harmony and positive thinking processes. Duration 12 weeks Half-term week of 26 May Tutor Sarah O’Connor BA(Hons) BWY(Dip), Pranayama & Meditation Module
Class Pranayama (experienced) Pranayama (beginners)
Day Time Start Date Code Cost Tues 18.30-19.30 29 Apr PM2 £85 Thurs 18.30-19.30 1 May PM3 £85
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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. 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 during 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 Sarah Hilton class teacher.
Pilates Instructor
Pilates One-to-One Sessions If you are considering starting Pilates or just want a bit more specialist attention we now offer one to one sessions. Cost £50 per individual session. Call 01462 678804 to book. ToTo enrol complete thethe form onon page 3131 www.letchworthcentre.org enrol complete form page 20 20
Pilates
Duration 11 weeks for Monday classes, no class on 5 May 11 weeks for RL classes, no classes w/c 30 June 12 weeks for other classes
Tutors
Amanda Brosnan Body Control Pilates, Body Control Reformer Shashin Gajjar Body Control Pilates Sarah Hilton Pilates Matwork and Reformer Rachel Luck Modern Pilates I, II & III, Gordon Thompson’s Body Control Reformer and
Cadillac, BACR Phase IV Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Instructor
Class Day Time Start Date Tutor Code Cost Pilates (improvers) Mon 09.30-10.30 28 Apr SG P25 £99 Mon 17.30-18.45 28 Apr SH P2 £99 Pilates (improvers) Mon 18.00-19.00 28 Apr SG P23 £99 Pilates (intermediate) Pilates (beg/imp/mature movers) Tues 08.45-09.45 29 Apr AB P29 £108 Tues 09.45-11.00 29 Apr AB P4 £108 Pilates (improvers) Tues 10.30-11.45 29 Apr RL P5 £99 Pilates (improvers) SG P33 £108 Pilates (improvers/intermediate) Tues 11.15-12.15 29 Apr Pilates (beginners/improvers) Tues 12.30-13.30 29 Apr SG P31 £108 Tues 18.00-19.15 29 Apr AB P6 £108 Pilates (improvers) Tues 19.15-20.15 29 Apr SG P34 £108 Pilates (improvers) Tues 19.15-20.30 29 Apr AB P7 £108 Pilates (improvers) Pilates (beginners/improvers) Tues 20.15-21.15 29 Apr SG P35 £108 Tues 20.30-21.45 29 Apr AB P8 £108 Pilates (Men only) Wed 09.15-10.30 30 Apr RL P9 £99 Pilates (improvers) Wed 11.00-12.15 30 Apr AB P10 £108 Pilates (improvers) Pilates (beginners/improvers) Wed 12.30-13.30 30 Apr SG P38 £108 Pilates (beginners/improvers) Wed 17.45-19.00 30 Apr AB P12 £108 Thurs 10.00-11.15 1 May RL P13 £99 Pilates (improvers) Thurs 11.30-12.45 1 May RL P14 £99 Pilates (improvers) Thurs 17.30-18.45 1 May AB P15 £108 Pilates (improvers) Thurs 17.45-18.45 1 May SG P36 £108 Pilates (beginners) Thurs 18.45-19.45 1 May SG P37 £108 Pilates (beginners) Fri 09.30-10.30 2 May SG P20 £108 Pilates (intermediate) Fri 10.45-11.45 2 May SG P40 £108 Pilates (beginners) Fri 11.00-12.15 2 May AB P21 £108 Pilates (improvers) Fri 11.45-12.45 2 May SG P39 £108 Pilates (beginners) AB P22 £108 Pilates (beginners/improvers) Fri 12.15-13.30 2 May www.letchworthcentre.org www.letchworthcentre.org www.letchworthcentre.org 21 21
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 11 weeks – no class on 1 July Half-term no class 27 May Tutor Rachel Luck Modern Pilates I, II
& III, Gordon Thompson’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 29 Apr PSP1 £99
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 11 weeks – no class on 1 July Half-term no class 27 May Tutor Rachel Luck Modern Pilates I, II & III, Gordon Thompson’s Body Control Reformer and Cadillac, BACR Phase IV Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Instructor
Class Pilates on the Ball
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Cost £99
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 Helen Flower BWY Sarah Harris BWY RT FCT, NLP Master Prac Pranayama & Meditation Module Carole Richardson BA(Hons) FAETC BWY Lorraine Woods Duration 9 weeks for Y3 and Y4 – no classes on 5 May, 7 July or 14 July 10 weeks for Y14 and Y15 – no class on 11 July or 18 July, 11 weeks for Monday classes (no class on 5 May) 12 weeks for all other classes Half-term week of 26 May for all classes except Y16 (half term on 24 May) Class Day Time Start Date Tutor Code Cost Yoga (experienced ) Mon 09.10-10.40 28 Apr LW Y1 £79 Yoga (experienced ) Mon 10.45-12.15 28 Apr LW Y2 £79 Yoga (all levels) Mon 17.15-18.45 28 Apr CR Y3 £65 Yoga (all levels) Mon 18.45-20.15 28 Apr CR Y4 £65 Yoga (experienced) Mon 19.00-20.30 28 Apr LW Y5 £79 Yoga (experienced) Mon 20.40-22.10 28 Apr LW Y6 £79 Yoga (experienced) Wed 09.10-10.40 30 Apr LW Y8 £85 Yoga (experienced) Wed 10.45-12.15 30 Apr LW Y9 £85 Yoga (all levels) Wed 20.00-21.30 30 Apr SH Y11 £85 Yoga (all levels) Thurs 13.00-14.30 1 May JB Y12 £85 Yoga (experienced) Thurs 18.50-20.20 1 May LW Y13 £85 Yoga (all levels) Thurs 20.00-21.15 1 May HF Y18 £85 Yoga (all levels) Fri 09.15-10.45 2 May CR Y14 £71 Yoga (all levels) Fri 11.00-12.30 2 May CR Y15 £71 Yoga (all levels) Sat 08.45-10.15 3 May SH Y16 £85 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. Class Iyengar Yoga
(beginners and general)
Duration 12 weeks – no classes on 3 or 10 July Half-term No class on 29 May Tutor Thelma McNairn MA Hons Dip ED IYTA
Day Time Start Date Code Thurs 09.45-11.15 24 Apr IY2
Cost £85
Kundalini Yoga
Kundalini Yoga (as taught by Yogi Bhajan) is an ancient technology and science that activates health, potential and capacity. It works with powerful and relaxing breathing, visualisation, dynamic asanas (postures) mantras (chants) along with mudras (hand gestures). It is taught in kriyas (a series of postures) that are designed to bring about a transformation and balance through working a particular system of the body (ie the nervous, endocrine, lymphatic and immune system). It is often called ‘a yoga of awareness’ as it expands consciousness and emphasises the flow of movement within any given kriya. Yoga means union. Kundalini classes aim to stretch and challenge the mind, body and spirit enabling inner strength, balance and relaxation. Sada Ram Kaur Duration 12 weeks Yoga Instructor Half-term No class on 29 May Tutor Sada Ram Kaur (Alison Osborne) Kundalini Level 1, BDS LDS RCS Reiki Master NLP Master Prac
Class Kundalini Yoga
Day Time Thurs 11.30-13.00
Start Date 1 May
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Code KY1
Cost £85
Restorative Yoga
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 • Individualised therapeutic postures • Specific breathing techniques • Deep restorative relaxation • Therapeutic meditations
Duration 10 weeks Half-term Thursday – no class on 29 May Saturday – no class on 24 May or 21 June Thursday Tutor Anne Hill YHF, Biomedical Trust, Yoga Therapist with the CNHC, BW module Living with Cancer
Saturday Tutor Dr Neelam Taneja PhD, Member IAYT, Fellow (retired) RSM, London
Anne Hill Yoga Instructor
Class Restorative Yoga Restorative Yoga
Day Thurs Sat
Time Start Date Code Cost 16.00-17.30 1 May RY2 £71 11.00-12.30 3 May RY1 £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 12 weeks Half-term week of 26 May 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 30 Apr 1 May
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Code GY2 GY1
Cost £85 £85
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 11 weeks - no class on 5 May Half-term week of 26 May Tutor Tracey Luggeri Accredited Yoga Birth Teacher Class Ante-Natal Yoga
Day Mon
Time Start Date Code Cost 19.15-21.15 28 Apr PY1 £105
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 9 weeks – no class on 5 May 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 28 Apr BMPN1 £80 To enrol complete the form on page 31 27 27
Ballet for Kids Duration 12 weeks Half-term Saturday classes – no class on 24 May Friday classes – no class on 30 May 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
Time
Start Date Code Cost
Baby Ballet (3-4 yrs) Fri 16.00-16.30 25 Apr CB1 £61 Pre-Primary Ballet (5-6 yrs) Fri 16.30-17.00 25 Apr CB2 £61 Primary Grade 1 Ballet (7-8 yrs) F ri 17.00-17.30 25 Apr CB3 £61 Modern Jazz/Tap/ Sat 08.30-09.00 3 May CB4 £61 Theatrecraft Juniors (3yrs+) Baby Ballet (3 yrs) Sat 09.00-09.30 3 May CB5 £61 Sat 09.30-10.00 3 May CB6 £61 Baby Ballet (4 yrs) Pre-Primary Ballet (5 yrs) Sat 10.00-10.30 3 May CB7 £61 Pre-Primary Ballet (6 yrs) Sat 10.30-11.00 3 May CB8 £61 Primary Ballet (7yrs) Sat 11.00-11.30 3 May CB9 £61 Sat 11.30-12.15 3 May CB10 £67 Grades 1 Ballet (8yrs) Sat 12.15-13.00 3 May CB11 £67 Grades 2 Ballet (9yrs+) 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 Kids Yoga students at the Letchworth Centre
Designed to stimulate imagination, encourage correct breathing and help maintain natural flexibility, these fun and creative classes incorporate songs, stories and relaxation techniques with yoga postures. Class
Yoga for Kids (7-12 yrs)
Duration 12 weeks Half-term No class on 27 May Tutor Julie Brunton BSY
Day
Time
Start Date Code Cost
Tues 17.00-17.45 29 Apr YK2 £67
Yoga for Teens
The 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 11 weeks Half-term No classes on 27 May or 1 July 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 29 Apr YK3 £70 www.letchworthcentre.org 29
Useful information Opening hours: Mondays to Fridays 09.00-20.30 Saturdays 09.00-15.30
Founder/Director Roberta Meldrum Head of Classes Fiona Wallace
Tel 01462 678804 Website www.letchworthcentre.org Email healthyliving@letchworthcentre.org Term begins week of 28 April 2014 Half-term week of 26 May 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.
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Norton Way Sth
Head of Accounts 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
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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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