THE LETCHWORTH CENTRE FOR HEALTHY LIVING
CLASSES, CLINIC & COUNSELLING JANUARY-APRIL 2015
Charity Reg.No. 295219 Established 1984
Our Mission
To alleviate suffering by working to increase the understanding and availability of the benefits of complementary approaches to health and wellbeing.
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Welcome to the Letchworth Centre For Healthy Living We are a pioneering and award-winning charity – a centre of excellence –unique in the size and scope of the programmes we offer to enhance health and wellbeing and address pain and chronic illness. Our 8-acre grounds with its ancient pine trees and century-old buildings provide a very special atmosphere of tranquillity and support.
How can the Centre help you? At the Centre you can be confident of working with highly qualified and experienced health care professionals on whose expertise you can rely. We offer: • A wide range of complementary therapies including osteopathy, acupuncture, naturopathy, homeopathy, hypnotherapy, massage and Shiatsu • A large counselling service – and a low-cost scheme – which works with individuals, couples, families, and children to help them cope with emotional and life problems such as stress, depression and anxiety. • A programme of over 80 weekly classes for all ages and abilities as well as for those recovering from surgery and serious illness – including a huge choice of Yoga and Pilates, T’ai Chi, Alexander Technique and Mindfulness. • A new free lunchtime lecture programme • A new programme of workshops which provide introductions to a rich range of approaches to wellbeing
The effectiveness of complementary approaches People using Centre services have reported benefits and improvement to their physical and mental health – which have frequently been life-changing.
Working with the Community Often in partnership with statutory and voluntary organisations, we actively seek funding from grant-making trusts and other sources of financial support to underpin the costs of programmes for older people and for carers. We are grateful to the NHS in Hertfordshire, to Hertfordshire County Council, to Comic Relief, to Hertfordshire Community Foundation and to North Hertfordshire District Council, amongst others, for their support. 3
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We need your help... As a charity, we cover our running costs from income generated by our classes, clinic and counselling services. However, this alone does not meet either the large capital expenditure involved in ensuring that our very special 100-year old buildings and large site continue to be watertight, sound and otherwise fit for purpose. Nor does our income cover the development or delivery of the bespoke programmes we run and hope to expand on for older people, carers and other vulnerable groups in our community. In 2014, our 30th birthday year, our community was recognised by a prestigious national award ‘Outstanding Contribution to the Community’ by CAM, the professional journal for complementary practitioners. If you have benefited from – or are benefiting from – our work, if you want to help others who are less fortunate to gain from that work, if you want to help us to continue to promote the inclusion of complementary approaches in the NHS national strategy – please consider making a donation – or even leaving a gift in your will. We are a beacon of hope and help for many – and a national model for the delivery of complementary approaches to health – but we need help to enable us to continue.
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COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES COUNSELLING Our clinic offers a broad range of complementary approaches provided by outstanding experienced and well-qualified practitioners. Patients regularly report that they use these approaches to relieve many physical problems as well as to help reduce stress and to generally enhance wellbeing – often in conjunction with conventional medical treatment. Our belief is that regular attention to the body’s ‘maintenance’ can do much to prevent future illness and debilitation. 5
CLINIC
Complementary medicine
ACUPUNCTURE
HOMEOPATHY
Tim Stillwell BAc MBAcC Szilárd Hamvas
Francis Treuherz
Acupuncture has been practised in China and the East for some 2,000 years. Human health, according to acupuncture theory, is dependant upon the smooth flow of the body’s vital force (called ‘chi’ or ‘qi’) which moves through channels in the body called meridians. The insertion of fine needles at points along these meridians initiates the body’s own healing response. Our patients have reported benefits for a broad range of conditions including IBS, headaches, backache, sciatica, arthritis and musculo-skeletal problems such as RSI and tennis elbow; gynaecological conditions such as PMT and painful periods and menopausal problems; prostate problems; Bell’s Palsy and trigeminal neuralgia; stress, insomnia and anxiety– as well as conditions which have defied a conventional diagnosis.
Homeopathy is a system of medicine which stimulates our body’s own capacity to heal itself through the use of greatly diluted natural substances whose effects are painstakingly matched with the symptoms we ourselves are experiencing. It takes account of mental and emotional as well as the physical aspects of our condition and is without side-effects. Patients report benefits in skin, respiratory and digestive disorders as well as in migraine and arthritic conditions.
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MA RSHom FSHom
HYPNOTHERAPY Lexia Allman
AdvDip THP(SHAP)MCRAH NLP Prac GQHP
The mind influence on the body is well known. Hypnotherapists – contrary to the derivation of the name (for ‘hypnos’ means ‘sleep’) do not put people to sleep, but instead bring them to an altered state of awareness and deep relaxation. In this state, people can frequently access understandings of the causes of behaviour, of past feelings, and of their deepest desires. Hypnotherapy can be especially useful in changing addictive behaviour such as smoking, substance abuse and overeating, as well as in removing emotional blocks to a more fulfilling life.
CLINIC
MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE
OSTEOPATHY and CRANIAL OSTEOPATHY Trevor Cox BSc (Hons) Ost Med DO
Mary Goodfellow
Christina Raven BMus DO DO MSCC
MLD is a deeply relaxing treatment which can lessen fluid retention in ankles and legs – and is recommended following cancer treatment for control of lymphoedema.
Osteopathy, as practised at the Centre, is a system of gentle manipulation for the diagnosis and treatment of structural and mechanical problems within the body due to injury, bad posture or stress. It is especially effective for neck, back and mobility problems, but also has general health benefits.
Cert MLD Therapy II and III + CDT
NATUROPATHY Glenys Collings RGN Diplo-
ma in Naturopathy & Acupuncture
Naturopathy is based upon the principle that the body has an innate capacity to heal itself, given the right conditions. Always addressing the cause of a problem, the naturopath, as teacher, uses diet, stress management techniques and lifestyle assessment to guide you to better health.
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In Cranial Osteopathy, bones of the skull are subtly and gently palpated in order to stimulate the flow of cerebro-spinal fluid circulating in the spinal cord and around the brain. Parents of babies and young children suffering from hyperactivity, as well as from sleep, behavioural and learning difficulties report benefits from this treatment. In addition, we have had encouraging feedback from patients with difficult-to-treat conditions such as tinnitus, sinusitis, migraine, trigeminal neuralgia, Bell’s Palsy and tic douloureux.
For appointments or more information telephone Reception on 01462 678804 or visit our website www.letchworthcentre.org Clinic hours Mon-Fri 09.00 - 20.30 Sat 09.00 - 15.30 7
CLINIC
Complementary therapies The therapies included on these pages are well-known for producing profound relaxation and a sense of wellbeing but bring other health benefits as well. MASSAGE Jay Chandarana MAR MFHT CNHC Rebecca Ingarfill MFHT Sophie Postollec Swedish Mass. Level 3, Deep Tissue, Indian Head David Sheppard BA Hons, MFHT, MAR SHIATSU Marcia Magliari MRSS SPORTS INJURY & REMEDIAL MASSAGE Yasuko Hancock IIHT IIST NATURAL LIFT FACIAL Sophie Postollec Swedish Massage Level 3, Deep Tissue, Indian Head
Touch is one of the most basic human acts, affecting the body, the emotions and the mind. Used therapeutically in the form of massage, it stimulates blood circulation and brings oxygen and nutrients to our tissues and internal organs, while carrying away waste products which cause inflammation and ill-health. It is used to loosen tight muscles, dissolve muscle knots and improve mobility of limbs and other parts of the body after strain or injury. And it soothes and relaxes the nerve endings which are located just beneath the skin – bringing deep tranquillity during times of stress. At the Centre, we offer many types of massage. Which form you choose is more a matter of personal preference than clinical necessity.
SWEDISH MASSAGE combines slow and gentle techniques with vigorous ones.
AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE uses
appropriately- chosen fragrant essential oils from plants which are applied to the skin during the massage for all- round therapeutic benefit.
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SPORTS INJURY & REMEDIAL MASSAGE goes deep into the muscles
to disperse adhesions (muscle knots) and inflammation. Patients report increased joint flexibility, reduced stiffness and enhanced healing of damaged tissues.
HOT STONE MASSAGE uses warmed smooth basalt stones to apply deep heat to key points of the body. This eases tight muscles and produces profound relaxation. WARM BAMBOO MASSAGE uses hollow bamboo canes to introduce warmth to ease muscle tension and aid relaxation. INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE has been practised in India for over a thousand years. This wonderfully relaxing and at the same time energising massage for the head, face, neck and shoulders relieves stress and imparts a sense of wellbeing. NATURAL FACELIFT uses massage techniques to improve circulation and disperse waste products producing a lovely skin glow.
CLINIC
SHIATSU
REIKI
Marcia Magliari MRSS
Sarah Cooper
Reiki Master Practitioner
Jay Chandarana
REFLEXOLOGY Beverley Profit MAR Jay Chandarana MAR MFHT CNHC
MAR MFHT CNHC
Shiatsu is an ancient Japanese form of massage literally meaning ‘finger pressure’. It is based upon the theory that good health derives from the free flow of energy through channels or meridians – blockages of which can lead to illness. The Shiatsu therapist gently presses on points along these meridians or applies gentle stretching to the body. Patients report it beneficial in reducing stress, anxiety, tension and in insomnia – although it is also used with success in easing stiffness and pain.
Reiki – meaning ‘universal life energy’—is a form of healing developed in Japan based again upon the principle that energy blockages can lead to illhealth. It is believed that this healing electro-magnetic energy can be transmitted through the hands of the practitioner to the areas of the body needing treatment. Patients find Reiki calming and deeply relaxing – and research findings suggest that it can help in pain relief, depression, anxiety, stress and fatigue.
Foot treatments have been used in India, Egypt and China for thousands of years. Contemporary reflexology is based upon the principle that areas on the feet are linked to our internal organs and functional systems and that application of pressure to points on the feet can stimulate energy flow to the corresponding area of the body. Patients report that it has helped reduce stress, anxiety and fatigue. There is some evidence that it can be effective in treating pre-menstrual symptoms and headache and that it can be of benefit to people with multiple sclerosis.
For appointments or more information telephone Reception on 01462 678804 or visit our website www.letchworthcentre.org Clinic hours Mon-Fri 09.00 - 20.30 Sat 09.00 - 15.30 9
CLASSES
COUNSELLING
We have a large team of counsellors at the Centre, both skilled and experienced, qualified practitioners as well as trainee counsellors on placement. Our team of 14 qualified counsellors come from many different backgrounds and have qualifications in various approaches, including play therapy, young people’s counselling, couple’s counselling and family therapy. Some counsellors are BACP Accredited and others are working towards their accreditation. The team includes two qualified clinical supervisors and, in addition, we have a hypnotherapist who also offers neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and hypno-CBT. Our team of 10 trainee counsellors on placement are studying at various universities and are in their final years of training and practice under in-house supervision. Some have reached qualification and are on placement to complete to Masters Degree. Our low cost counselling, which is delivered in the most part by the counsellors on placement, is designed to give access to counselling to those people on benefits, a low wage or in difficult financial circumstances. We provide an initial assessment for each referral which is performed by a qualified counsellor. We do not impose a limit to the number of sessions but allow counselling to come to a natural end which meets the needs of the client. Throughout the counselling service as a whole, we work with many different issues including: abuse, anxiety, bereavement, depression, domestic violence, low self confidence, parent/child relationships, relationship issues, self harm, and recovery from substance misuse. All team members hold current DBS (CRB) checks and professional liability insurance. They are all individual members of a professional governing body. The counselling service as a whole is an organisational member of the British Association for Psychotherapy and Counselling (BACP) and operates according to their guidelines. Our low cost counselling service has a cost of £20 for the initial assessment and £15 for a one to one session. Regular fees are £40 for individual sessions, £50 for couples and £50 for family sessions. In addition, we are pleased to offer sessions exploring the art of communicating within relationships. Initial assessment is £35 and a course of 4-6 sessions is £50 per session.
Our counselling 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 10 10
CLASSES
CLASSES FREE TUESDAY TALKS NEW WORKSHOPS 11 11
TALKS AND WORKSHOPS
Tuesday Lunchtime Talks & Workshops Learn about approaches which can improve health and wellbeing… 20 January (Part 1) 13.00-14.00 CODE LT1 27 January (Part 2) 13.00-14.00 CODE LT2
24 February 13.30-15.30 CODE LT5
Homeopathy and how to use it in your daily life
with Bridget Poulter
with Francis Treuherz MA RSHom FSHom
This session is for anyone who yearns to use movement as a means of self-expression – and particularly for those who rarely (or never) have dared to do so before. The session will help you to override inhibitions and lead you towards a new freedom to express your innermost feelings about yourself, your relationships, and life. COST £15
Homeopathy is employed in royal palaces and slums of Calcutta -- by people of all ages and at all stages of life. In this two-part series, you will learn simple practical ways to use it as a first-aid measure – and will explore its potential for use in chronic disease. Free of charge but advance booking recommended. 3 February 13.00-14.00 CODE LT3
The Astonishing Potential of Energy Psychology: How the Mind Affects the Body – and the Body Affects the Mind with Phil Mollon PhD Dr. Mollon will outline the clinical observations and research that underpin this family of methods that link the mind and the body’s energy system, and will demonstrate simple techniques for relieving stress, anxiety and emotional and physical distress, that are of value to both practitioners and the general public. Free of charge but advance booking recommended. 10 February 13.00-14.00 CODE LT4 (Repeated on Friday 13 February 19.00-20.00)
Expressive Movement
Expressive Movement Dance Movement Psychotherapist
3 March 13.00-14.00 CODE LT6 (Repeated on Wednesday 4 March 19.00-20.00)
Using Collage for Personal Development with Andréa Watts Pg Dip, Guest Lecturer Creative Leadership, Kingston University Collage art therapy is used and its benefits understood by life coaches, artists and psychologists. In this lively talk, illustrated by case studies, you will learn how collage can lead to greater clarity and focus – and help with decisionmaking. Free of charge but advance booking recommended. 10 March 13.30-15.30 CODE LT7
with Bridget Poulter Dance Movement Psychotherapist
An introduction to expressive dance movement and its potential for enhancing self-expression, unblocking inner barriers and promoting mindbody integration. The session will be partly experiential. Open to all ages – over 50s will be especially welcome! Free of charge but advance booking recommended.
Using Collage for Personal Development with Andréa Watts Pg Dip, Guest Lecturer Creative Leadership, Kingston University In this session you will use collage to uncover more of what is important to you as an individual. COST £15
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DROP-IN PROGRAMMES
For the over 50s Rosehill Singers
Rosehill Café
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. Tea and biscuits follow and time to chat. COST £3.50 per session.
Delicious food Wonderful gluten-free cakes Private catering, too Open 10am - 2.30pm, Mon-Sat
01462 486 429
T’ai Chi for Falls Prevention
For Carers
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
Carers’ Yoga
For People with Parkinson’s
COST £5 per session
Saibhung Kaur Fridays 14.00-15.00 Half-term 20 February A weekly drop-in Kundalini yoga class for carers followed by an opportunity for chatting over tea and biscuits.
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. Followed by tea and biscuits. COST £3 per session.
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Saibhung Kaur Yoga Teacher
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CLASSES
WEEK AT A GLANCE
Sarah Hilton Pilates Tutor
MONDAYS 09.10-10.40 09.30-10.30 10.45-12.15 10.45-12.30 12.30-13.30 14.00-15.00 17.15-18.45 17.30-18.45 18.00-19.00 19.00-20.30 19.00-20.30 19.15-21.15 20.40-22.10
Yoga Pilates Yoga Baby Massage & Post Natal Yoga T’ai Chi Community Rosehill Singers Yoga Pilates Pilates Yoga Yoga Pre-Natal Yoga Yoga
TUESDAYS 08.45-09.45 09.15-10.15 09.45-11.00 09.45-11.00 10.30-11.45 11.15-12.30 11.15-12.15 12.00-13.15 12.30-13.30 13.45.15.00 14.00-15.00 17.15-18.45 18.00-19.00 18.00-19.15 18.30-19.30 19.00-20.30 19.00-20.15 19.15-20.15 19.15-20.30 20.15-21.15 20.30-21.45 20.30-22.00
Pilates Pilates on the Ball Alexander Technique Pilates Pilates Moving Mindfully Pilates Special Care Pilates Pilates Yoga Parkinson’s Singing Group T’ai Chi Yoga for Teens Pilates Pranayama-based Meditation Five RhythmsTM Meditation for Inner Peace* Pilates Pilates Pilates Pilates T’ai Chi
WEDNESDAYS 09.10-10.40 09.15-10.30 10.45-12.15 11.00-12.15 12.30-13.30 13.00-14.15 17.45-19.00 18.00-19.00 18.45-20.00 19.00-20.00 19.30-21.30 20.00-21.30 20.15-21.30
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*Class held at St Christopher School Barrington Road, Letchworth
Yoga Pilates Yoga Pilates Pilates Gentle Yoga Pilates Pilates Alexander Technique Zumba Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Yoga Moving Mindfully
THURSDAYS 09.45-11.15 10.00-11.15 11.30-13.00 11.30-12.45 13.00-14.30 13.30-14.45 16.00-17.30 17.30-18.45 18.00-19.00 18.15-19.45 18.30-19.30 19.00-20.00 18.50-20.20 20.00-21.15 20.20-21.20 20.00-21.30
Iyengar Yoga Pilates Circle Dance Pilates Yoga Gentle Yoga Restorative Yoga Pilates Pilates Yoga Pranayama Pilates Yoga Yoga Salsa T’ai Chi
FRIDAYS 09.15-10.45 09.30-10.30 10.45-11.45 11.00-12.15 11.00-12.30 12.15-13.30 13.00-14.30 16.00-16.30 16.30-17.00 17.00-17.30 17.30-18.30
Yoga Pilates Pilates Pilates Yoga Pilates Restorative Yoga Baby Ballet Pre-Primary Ballet Primary/Grade 1 Ballet Ballet for Adults
SATURDAYS 08.30-09.30 08.45-10.15 09.00-09.30 09.30-10.00 09.30-10.30 10.00-10.30 10.30-11.00 11.00-11.30 11.00-12.30 11.30-12.15 12.15-13.00
Keep Fit Yoga Baby Ballet Baby Ballet Zumba Pre Primary Ballet Pre Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Restorative Yoga Grade 1 Ballet Grade 2 Ballet
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CLASSES
ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE
Judy Hammond Alexander Instructor
DAY Tuesday Wednesday
Judy Hammond BEd ANATD MSTAT 11 weeks – last class week of 30 March Half-term week of 16 February Renowned for its benefits to back pain sufferers, Alexander Technique teaches 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 blanket and 2-3 paperbacks.
TIME 09.45-11.00 18.45-20.00
START DATE LEVEL 13 Jan All levels 14 Jan Beginners
COST CODE £99 X1 £99 X2
Vicki Lesnick and student
BALLET FOR ADULTS
CIRCLE DANCE Mary Barton BSc Dip Phyt IIHHT ITEC
11 weeks – last class on 2 April Half-term 19 February
Vickie Lesnick RAD RTS FIDTA 10 weeks – last class on 27 March Half-term 20 February
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. DAY TIME Friday 17.30-18.30 START DATE LEVEL 16 Jan RAD Grade 6 COST CODE £61 B1
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. These steps tend to be simple and repetitive and there are no wrong steps! DAY TIME Thursday 11.30-13.00 START DATE 15 Jan COST CODE £67 CD1
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BALLET FOR KIDS Vickie Lesnick RAD RTS FIDTA Half-term week of 16 February 11 weeks for Saturday classes – last class 28 March 10 weeks for Friday classes – last class 27 March These fun classes for children provide a wonderful discipline – improving coordination, spatial and body awareness, concentration and physical confidence. The ballet training follows the method taught by the Royal Academy of Dance. LEVEL Baby Ballet Pre-Primary Ballet Primary Grade 1 Ballet Baby Ballet Baby Ballet Pre-Primary Ballet Pre-Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Grade 1 Ballet Grade 2 Ballet
AGE 3-4 yrs 5-6 yrs 7-8 yrs 3 yrs 4yrs 5yrs 6yrs 7yrs 8yrs 9+yrs
DAY Fri Fri Fri Sat Sat Sat Sat Sat Sat Sat
Dress comfortably and dance in either bare feet or dance shoes. Examinations are available for students to take and there may be opportunities to appear in shows.
TIME 16.00-16.30 16.30-17.00 17.00-17.30 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
DATE 16 Jan 16 Jan 16 Jan 10 Jan 10 Jan 10 Jan 10 Jan 10 Jan 10 Jan 10 Jan
COST £51 £51 £51 £56 £56 £56 £56 £56 £60 £60
CODE CB1 CB2 CB3 CB5 CB6 CB7 CB8 CB9 CB10 CB11
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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To enrol complete the form on page 31
CLASSES
FIVE RHYTHMS
Richard Lang MA UKCP 11 weeks – last class 31 March Half-term 17 & 24 February 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. Wear loose, comfortable clothing you can move in. Bring water to drink. DAY TIME Tuesday 19.00-20.30 START DATE LEVEL 6 Jan All levels COST CODE £90 F1
KEEP FIT Luzi Georgas IIST 11 weeks – last class 28 March Half term 21 February Keep Fit includes warm-up, a 1/2 hour of cardiovascular exercise, abdominal strength training, body toning, cool-down and stretch. DAY TIME Saturday 08.30-09.30 START DATE LEVEL 10 Jan All levels COST CODE £67 K3
“ I am more in touch with my body and more often conscious of it when I move.”
MOVING MINDFULLY
Photo: Judy Hammond
Judy Hammond BEd ANATD MSTAT 11 weeks – last class week of 30 March Half-term week of 16 February 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! Wear soft comfortable clothing. DAY Tuesday Wednesday
TIME 11.15-12.30 20.15-21.30
START DATE LEVEL COST CODE 13 Jan Advanced £99 MM1 14 Jan All levels £99 MM2
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CLASSES
MEDITATION FOR INNER PEACE Dr Neelam Taneja PhD, Member IAYT, Fellow (retired) RSM London 10 weeks – last class on 24 March MEDITATION Half-term 17 February In this class you will be introduced to a range of techniques and 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. We meet for a ‘cuppa’ after each session to share experiences.
ONE-TO-ONE Dr Neelam Taneja 20 hours over five sessions COST Individual £380, Small Group £304
Deepak Chopra Personal Primordial Sound Vedic Mantra and Transcendental Meditation suitable for adults and children who prefer a deeper understanding of their inner experiences and why some emotional issues just keep coming back and how DAY TIME START DATE to deal with them. This offers greater opportunity to discuss individual Tuesday 19.00-20.15 13 Jan health situations in a one to one setting LEVEL COST CODE and ways to develop greater emotional All levels £71 MED2 resilience in a one to one setting. For more details contact the Centre on * Held at St Christopher School Barrington Road, Letchworth 01462 678804.
“ The key is changing our habits, and in particular the habits of our mind.” Pema Chondron
PRANAYAMA-BASED MEDITATION
Sarah O’Connor BA(Hons) BWY(Dip), Pranayama & Meditation Module 11 weeks – last class week of 30 March Half-term week of 16 February 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. DAY Tuesday Thursday 18
TIME 18.30-19.30 18.30-19.30
START DATE LEVEL 13 Jan Experienced 15 Jan Beginners
COST CODE £78 PM2 £78 PM3
To enrol complete the form on page 27
CLASSES
MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION (MBSR) Helena Martin GRSM LRAM Dip Couns PGDip Mindfulness Duration 9 weeks Half-term 18 February 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 suggests that mindfulness strengthens the immune system and develops areas of the brain associated with wellbeing. 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
DAY TIME START DATE COST CODE Wednesday 19.30-21.30 14 Jan £225* MB1 PLUS Sunday 1 March, 10.00-16.00 (All students must attend the orientation session which is the first class) * 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. DAY TIME Sunday, 1 March 10.00-16.00
COST CODE £20 MB2
MINDFULNESS PRACTICE GROUP DAY Monday Monday Monday
TIME 19.00-20.30 19.00-20.30 19.00-20.30
DATE 26 Jan 23 Feb 23 Mar
COST CODE £15 MB3 £15 MB5 £15 MB4
These are sessions are for students who have completed the 9 week course and want to refresh their practise and support the ongoing development of mindfulness in their lives. One to one sessions are also available. Call the Centre on 01462 678804.
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MBSR ONE-TO-ONE
COST £360 including workbook and CDs .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. For more details contact the Centre on 01462 678804.
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.
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CLASSES
PILATES Beginners These classes will review Pilates principles during the first session and then will cover basic Pilates exercises. NB: Certain health problems could preclude participation in Pilates classes. 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 classes 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
“ I have just started my third term of Pilates. It has already improved my problem and I have every intention of continuing for at least another year, I can highly recommend it!”
Photos: Rachel Luck Pilates Instructor
PILATES ON THE BALL
Rachel Luck 11 weeks – last class on 31 March Half-term 17 February 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.)
DAY TIME Tuesday 09.15-10.15 START DATE LEVEL 13 Jan All levels COST CODE £99 PLB1
SPECIAL CARE PILATES Rachel Luck 11 weeks – last class on 31 March Half-term 17 February This is a gentle, slow-moving class with plenty of time to focus on special conditions that may make exercise difficult. DAY TIME Tuesday 12.00-13.15 START DATE LEVEL 13 Jan COST CODE £99 PSP1
Rachel Luck Modern Pilates I, II & III, Gordon Thomson’s Body Control Reformer and Cadillac, BACR Phase IV Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Instructor
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PILATES 11 weeks – last class week of 30 March, Friday classes – last class 27 March Half-term week of 16 February, AB’s half-term to be advised 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!
Photos: Rachel Luck Pilates Instructor
DAY Mon Mon Mon Tues
TIME 09.30-10.30 17.30-18.45 18.00-19.00 08.45-09.45
LEVEL START Beginners/Improvers 12 Jan Improvers 12 Jan Beginners 12 Jan Beginners/Improvers/ 13 Jan Mature Movers
TUTOR SG SH SG AB
COST £99 £99 £99 £99
CODE P25 P2 P23 P29
Tues Tues Tues Tues Tues Tues Tues Tues Tues Wed Wed Wed Wed Wed Thurs Thurs Thurs Thurs Thurs Fri Fri Fri Fri
09.45-11.00 10.30-11.45 11.15-12.15 12.30-13.30 18.00-19.15 19.15-20.15 19.15-20.30 20.15-21.15 20.30-21.45 09.15-10.30 11.00-12.15 12.30-13.30 17.45-19.00 18.00-19.00 10.00-11.15 11.30-12.45 17.30-18.45 18.00-19.00 19.00-20.00 09.30-10.30 10.45-11.45 11.00-12.15 12.15-13.30
Improvers Improvers Beginners/Improvers Beginners Improvers Beginners Improvers Beginners/Improvers Men only Improvers Improvers Beginners Beginners/Improvers Beginners Improvers Improvers Improvers Beginners Beginners/Improvers Intermediate Beginners Improvers Beginners/Improvers
AB RL SG SG AB SG AB SG AB RL AB SG AB SG RL RL AB SG SG SG SG AB AB
£99 £99 £99 £99 £99 £99 £99 £99 £99 £99 £99 £99 £99 £99 £99 £99 £99 £99 £99 £99 £99 £99 £99
P4 P5 P33 P31 P6 P34 P7 P35 P8 P9 P10 P38 P12 P41 P13 P14 P15 P36 P37 P20 P40 P21 P22
13 Jan 13 Jan 13 Jan 13 Jan 13 Jan 13 Jan 13 Jan 13 Jan 13 Jan 14 Jan 14 Jan 14 Jan 14 Jan 14 Jan 15 Jan 15 Jan 15 Jan 15 Jan 15 Jan 9 Jan 9 Jan 9 Jan 9 Jan
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CLASSES
T’AI CHI
Ian Deavin BSc, CIAA cert, TCUGB, recognised BCCMA
Richard Lang MA UKCP
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, increasing muscle strength and can benefit the heart and circulatory systems, can significantly reduce stress and can enhance well-being. 11 weeks – last class week of 30 March Half-term week of 16 February, no RL classes on 24 Februaryy
DAY TIME START DATE LEVEL Tuesday 17.15-18.45 6 Jan Intermediate/Advanced
TUTOR COST CODE RL £83 T1
Tuesday 20.30-22.00 6 Jan
Yang style long & sword form
Yang style short form
Intermediate
RL
£83
T2
Thursday 20.00-21.30 15 Jan
All levels Chen style long form
ID
£83
T5
SALSA Marcia Magliari Dip DMT 11 weeks – last class 2 April Half-term 19 February DAY TIME Thursday 20.20-21.20 START DATE LEVEL 15 Jan Advanced COST CODE £67 SA2
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!
ZUMBA Luzi Georgas IIST 11 weeks Wednesday Classes, last class – 1 April Saturday Classes, last class – 28 March Half-term week of 16 February Zumba combines Latin and international music with a fun and effective workout system. Please note that Wednesday’s class is a mixture of Zumba and toning. DAY Wednesday Saturday 22
TIME 19.00-20.00 09.30-10.30
START DATE LEVEL 14 Jan All levels 10 Jan All levels
COST CODE £56 ZU3 £56 ZU2
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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 less frequent headaches.
11 weeks – last class week of 30 March 10 weeks for Friday and Saturday classes – last class week of 23 March Half-term week of 16 February Y16 no half-term break 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
DAY Mon Mon Tues Wed Thurs Thurs Thurs Fri Fri Sat
TIME 17.15-18.45 19.00-20.30 13.45-15.00 20.00-21.30 13.00-14.30 18.15-19.45 20.00-21.15 09.15-10.45 11.00-12.30 08.45-10.15
LEVEL All levels All levels All levels All levels All levels Beginners All levels All levels All levels All levels
START 12 Jan 12 Jan 13 Jan 14 Jan 15 Jan 15 Jan 15 Jan 16 Jan 16 Jan 17 Jan
TUTOR SH SH JB SH JB AF HF CR CR SH
COST £78 £78 £78 £78 £78 £78 £78 £71 £71 £71
DAY Mon Mon Mon Mon Wed Wed Thurs
TIME 09.10-10.40 10.45-12.15 19.00-20.30 20.40-22.10 09.10-10.40 10.45-12.15 18.50-20.20
LEVEL Experienced Experienced Experienced Experienced Experienced Experienced Experienced
START 12 Jan 12 Jan 12 Jan 12 Jan 14 Jan 14 Jan 15 Jan
TUTOR LW LW LW LW LW LW LW
COST £7 per session £7 per session £7 per session £7 per session £7 per session £7 per session £7 per session
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GENTLE YOGA
Sarah O’Connor BA(Hons) BWY(Dip), Pranayama & Meditation Module 11 weeks – last week of 30 March Half-term week of 16 February 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. DAY Wednesday Thursday
TIME 13.00-14.15 13.30-14.45
START DATE COST CODE 14 Jan £78 GY2 15 Jan £78 GY1
IYENGAR YOGA
Thelma McNairn MA Hons Dip ED IYTA 10 weeks – last class 19 March Half-term 19 February
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. DAY Thursday
TIME 09.45-11.15
START DATE 8 Jan
LEVEL Beginners & general
COST CODE £71 IY2
RESTORATIVE YOGA
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 10 weeks – last class week of 23 March Half-term week of 16 February A small yoga therapy class that can complement your conventional treatment, enhance post-surgical recovery and improve your quality of life. Suitable for people living with MS, ME, cancer, breathing disorders, limited mobility and those who find a regular yoga session challenging for any reason. DAY Thursday Friday Saturday
TIME 16.00-17.30 13.00-14.30 11.00-12.30
START DATE 15 Jan 16 Jan 17 Jan
COST CODE RY2 £71 RY3 £71 RY1 £71
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ANTE NATAL YOGA Tracey Luggeri Accredited Yoga Birth Teacher 11 weeks – last class of term 30 March Half-term – 16 February 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 at a pro-rata cost. DAY TIME START DATE COST CODE Monday 19.15-21.15 12 Jan PY1 £100
YOGA FOR TEENS
Jacqueline Edelman Cert Yoga Bugs, Yoga’d Up and Anusara Inspired Yoga Teacher
11 weeks – last class on 31 March Half-term 17 February 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.
POST NATAL YOGA
Tracey Luggeri Accredited Yoga Birth Teacher
5 weeks BMPN1 6 weeks BMPN2
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 post-natal 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).
DAY TIME Monday 10.45-12.30 START DATE 12 Jan COST CODE £55 BMPN1 DAY TIME Monday 10.45-12.30 START DATE 23 Feb COST CODE £66 BMPN2
DAY TIME START DATE Tuesday 18.00-19.00 13 Jan LEVEL COST CODE Advanced £70 YK3
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Useful Information Opening hours: Mondays to Fridays 09.00-20.30 Saturdays 09.00-15.30
Founder/Director Roberta Meldrum
Tel 01462 678804 Website www.letchworthcentre.org Email healthyliving@letchworthcentre.org Term begins week of 12 January 2015 Term ends week of 30 March for 11 week courses Half-term week of 16 February 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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A50
Norton Way Sth
To Letchworth Town Centre
Head of Clinic Christina Raven Head of Counselling Gillian Marchant Events Manager Jaqui Derrick
To Baldock & Cambridge
Church
5 Willian Way
To Stotfold & Bedford (A600, A507)
The Broadway
To Letchworth Town Centre
Head of Classes Fiona Wallace
A1(M) North
We are here We are on the A505 opposite Hitchin Garden Centre
Junction 9 A1(M) South
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