January-April 2014
Classes & Treatment
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!
This is our 30th year! It’s hard to believe – our first ‘surgery’ was held in a Letchworth dining room and our first office was a car …. It’s been quite a journey – lots of high points, mountains to climb, and learnings – but we’re here on this wonderful 8 acre site with a thriving programme of classes, complementary therapies and counselling of which we’re immensely proud. Our mission is to continue to raise awareness of the benefits of complementary approaches to health and wellbeing and to make them readily available within the community. Our vision is of a society all of whose members recognise these benefits and are able to access them.
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
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 • a Fertility Clinic • Homeopathy • Hypnotherapy • Lymphatic Massage (MLD) • Massage • Naturopathy
• Natural Lift Facial • Osteopathy/ Cranial Osteopathy • Physiotherapy • Reflexology • Reiki • Shiatsu • 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.
Helen King, our choir leader
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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Special offers 20% reduction on your first treatment: • • • • • • • • •
Swedish, Hot Stone, Ayurvedic or Remedial Massage Indian Head Massage Reflexology Craniosacral Therapy Osteopathy and Cranial Osteopathy Reiki Manual Lymphatic Drainage Self-hypnosis for Relaxation Natural Lift Facial
Mini-sessions: £10 for 20 minutes • Reflexology • Swedish or Ayurvedic Massage • Deep Tissue Massage using Ultra Sound To book a treatment, or for further information contact the Centre on 01462 678804. Kundalini Yoga for Carers - an ongoing class Fridays 14:00-15:00 followed by tea & biscuits This drop-in programme is designed to balance and strengthen the body in order to reduce stress and improve general health and wellbeing. Cost £5 per session
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Workshops
A chance to learn a new skill or improve on an existing one without an ongoing week-on-week commitment January/February Bates Approach to Better Eyesight – Tutor Lizzie May Wed 15 Jan and Wed 12 Feb 09.30-13.00 Cost £60 Code BA1 Over a hundred years ago, Dr Bates devised an approach which used simple eye exercises to help improve eyesight and ease visual problems. This popular two-part workshop, repeated in March and April, will present those exercises and teach ways of looking (literally) at the world which can have a positive impact on our vision. Reiki 2 Workshop – Tutor Christina Norwich Sun 23 & Mon 24 Feb 10.00-16.30 Cost £259 Build on Reiki Level 1 skills and learn absent healing. March/April Reiki 1 Workshop – Tutor Christina Norwich Sun 16 & Mon 17 March 10.00-16.30 Cost £145 This is a thorough introduction to Reiki principles and methods, in which you will learn the basic principles of Reiki which you will be able to use for yourself and for friends and family. Posture and the Pelvic Floor Workshop – Tutor Judy Hammond Sat 8 March 14.00-17.00 Cost £35 Code PPF1 Learn ways to use simple movements from the Alexander Technique repertoire to strengthen those all important pelvic floor muscles. Bates Approach to Better Eyesight – Tutor Lizzie May Wed 19 Mar and Wed 9 Apr 09.30-13.00 Cost £60 Code BA2 - a two part workshop Workshop refunds - Cancellations must be made a minimum of 7 days before the workshop is scheduled to run. No refunds can be made after the 7 day deadline.
Keep checking our website for new programmes. To enrol complete the form on page 31 88
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), Psychodynamic Counselling, Person-centred Counselling, 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. We offer a confidential advisory service which will guide you to the professional best able to help you deal with your concerns or situation. In addition, we offer an affordable counselling service for clients on a low income. 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. 9
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 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) 18.30-19.30 Pranayama (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/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
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/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 14.30-15.30 Pranayama (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)
17.15-18.45 T’ai Chi (intermediate/ advanced) Yang Style Long & Sword Form
18.00-19.00 Yoga for Teens (10-15 yrs) 18.00-19.15 Pilates (improvers)
To enrol complete the form on page 31 10
Classes – Week-at-a-glance Thursdays
Saturdays
09.45-11.15 Iyengar Yoga
08.30-09.30 Keep Fit
(beginners & general)
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 Primary Ballet (8 yrs) 12.15-13.00 Ballet Grades 1-2 (9 yrs+)
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) 18.45-19.45 Pilates (beginners) 18.50-20.20 Yoga (improvers) 19.00-20.15 Yoga and Gentle Exercise* 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
* 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 Meditation for Inner Peace 11.00-12.15 Pilates (improvers) 11.00-12.30 Yoga (all levels) 11.30-12.30 Pilates Introductory Course 12.15-13.30 Pilates (beginners/improvers) 16.00-16.30 Baby Ballet (3-4 yrs) 16.30-17.00 Pre-Primary Ballet (5-6 yrs) 17.00-17.30 Primary 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 13 weeks Cost £45 Half-term week of 17 February Tutor Judy Hammond BEd ANATD MSTAT Class Day Time Start Date Code Cost Alexander Technique (all levels) Tues 09.45-11.00 7 Jan X1 £117 Alexander Technique (beginners) Wed 18.45-20.00 8 Jan 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 Half-term week of 17 February Tutor Judy Hammond BEd ANATD MSTAT Class Day Time Start Date Code Cost Moving Mindfully (advanced) Tues 11.15-12.30 7 Jan MM1 £117 Moving Mindfully (all levels) Wed 20.15-21.30 8 Jan MM2 £117 To enrol complete the form on page 31 12
Ballet for Adults
(RAD Grade 6 level)
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 week of 17 February Tutor Vickie Lesnick RAD RTS FIDTA Class Day Ballet for Adults Fri
Vickie Lesnick (right) Ballet instructor
Time Start Date Code Cost 17.30-18.30 17 Jan B1 £61
Five Rhythms
TM
Flowing, staccato, chaos, lyrical, stillness. Duration 12 weeks Half-term week of 17 February Tutor Richard Lang MA UKCP Five RhythmsTM accredited teacher
Class Day Five RhythmsTM 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. Wear loose, comfortable clothing you can move in. Bring water to drink.
Time Start Date Code Cost 19.00-20.30 7 Jan F1 £97
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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 13 weeks Half-term week of 17 February Class Day Keep Fit Sat Zumba Wed Zumba Sat
Tutor Luzi Georgas IIST
Time Start Date Code Cost 08.30-09.30 11 Jan K3 £79 19.00-20.00 8 Jan ZU3 £66 09.30-10.30 11 Jan ZU2 £66
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 Half-term week of 17 February Tutor Marcia Magliari Dip DMT Class Day Time Start Date Code Cost Salsa (advanced)
Thurs 20.20-21.20
9 Jan
SA2
To enrol complete the form on page 31 14
£79
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 3 weeks for Ian Deavin’s classes 12 weeks for Richard Lang’s classes Half-term week of 17 February Tutors Ian Deavin BSc, CIAA cert, TCUGB, recognised BCCMA Richard Lang MA UKCP
Class Day Time Start Date Tutor Code Cost T’ai Chi Mon 12.30-13.30 6 Jan ID T7 £5* (For the over 50s – Chen Style short form)
*pay per session
T’ai Chi
Tues 17.15-18.45
7 Jan
RL
T1
£91
T’ai Chi
Tues 20.30-22.00
7 Jan
RL
T2
£91
T’ai Chi
Thurs 19.00-20.30
9 Jan
ID
T4
£98
T’ai Chi
Thurs 20.30-22.00
9 Jan
ID
T5
£98
(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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Meditation Calms the mind Relaxes the body Improves concentration Reduces stress & blood pressure
Increases awareness & self-confidence
Weekly Classes In this class you will be introduced to a range of meditative techniques so that you – with the tutor’s help – can choose the one (or ones) which suit you best. This is an ongoing class to enhance your group practice: breath work, present moment awareness, guided imagery and visualisation, mantra and chanting, movement, and chakra and sound healing will be included. Duration 10 weeks Half term week of 17 February Suitable for all levels of experience – beginners welcome. 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 7 Jan MED2 £71 Meditation for Inner Peace Fri 10.00-11.15 10 Jan MED1 £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 16
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. 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 13 weeks Half-term week of 17 February Tutor Sarah O’Connor BA(Hons) BWY(Dip), Pranayama & Meditation Module
Class Day Time Start Date Code Cost Pranayama (beginners) Mon 18.30-19.30 6 Jan PM3 £92 Pranayama (experienced) Tues 18.30-19.30 7 Jan PM2 £92 Pranayama (beginners) Wed 14.30-15.30 8 Jan PM4 £92
Yoga & Gentle Exercise A wonderful way to stay healthier for longer. This programme includes gentle posture work, conscious breathing and relaxation to revive and restore you. Age, fitness or lack of previous experience are no barriers to participation.
See pages 24-27 for more Yoga
Duration 10 weeks Half-term week of 17 February Tutor Dr Neelam Taneja P hD, Member IAYT, Fellow (retired)RSM, London Class Day Time Start Date Code Cost Yoga & Gentle Exercise* Thurs 19.00-20.15 9 Jan YGE1 £71 * Held at St Christopher School Barrington Road, Letchworth
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Be Mindful…with our programmes in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) 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.
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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, 2 March 10.00-16.00) Half-term week of 17 February Tutor Helena Martin GRSM LRAM Dip Couns PGDip Mindfulness (All students must attend the orientation session which is the first class)
Class Day MBSR Wed
Time Start Date Code Cost 19.30-21.30 15 Jan MB1 £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, 2 Mar 10.00-16.00 MB2 By Donation
Follow-on Sessions for Mindfulness Graduates
Session Day Follow-on MBSR Mon, 20 Jan Follow-on MBSR Mon, 17 Mar
Time Code Cost 19.45-21.15 MB3 £10 19.45-21.15 MB4 £10
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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 An alternative to the Introductory Course (see p22), 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.
Sarah Hilton Pilates Instructor
Intermediate These exercises are suitable for students without injuries and illnesses and by agreement with the class teacher. To enrol complete the form on page 31 20
Pilates
Duration 13 weeks, 12 weeks for AB (half-term tbc) Half-term week of 17 February (AB will work through this week)
Tutors
See pages Amanda Brosnan Body Control Pilates, Body Control Reformer 22-23 for Shashin Gajjar Body Control Pilates more Sarah Hilton Pilates Matwork and Reformer Pilates 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 (beginners/improvers) Mon 09.30-10.30 6 Jan SG P25 £117 Mon 17.30-18.45 6 Jan SH P2 £117 Pilates (improvers) Mon 18.00-19.00 6 Jan SG P23 £117 Pilates (intermediate) Pilates (beg/imp/mature movers) Tues 08.45-09.45 7 Jan AB P29 £108 Tues 09.45-11.00 7 Jan AB P4 £108 Pilates (improvers) Tues 10.30-11.45 7 Jan RL P5 £117 Pilates (improvers) SG P33 £117 Pilates (improvers/intermediate) Tues 11.15-12.15 7 Jan Pilates (beginners/improvers) Tues 12.30-13.30 7 Jan SG P31 £117 Tues 18.00-19.15 7 Jan AB P6 £108 Pilates (improvers) Pilates (beginners/improvers) Tues 19.15-20.15 7 Jan SG P34 £117 Tues 19.15-20.30 7 Jan AB P7 £108 Pilates (improvers) Pilates (beginners/improvers) Tues 20.15-21.15 7 Jan SG P35 £117 Tues 20.30-21.45 7 Jan AB P8 £108 Pilates (Men only) Wed 09.15-10.30 8 Jan RL P9 £117 Pilates (improvers) Wed 11.00-12.15 8 Jan AB P10 £108 Pilates (improvers) Pilates (beginners/improvers) Wed 12.30-13.30 8 Jan SG P38 £117 Pilates (beginners/improvers) Wed 17.45-19.00 8 Jan AB P12 £108 Thurs 10.00-11.15 9 Jan RL P13 £117 Pilates (improvers) Thurs 11.30-12.45 9 Jan RL P14 £117 Pilates (improvers) Thurs 17.30-18.45 9 Jan AB P15 £108 Pilates (improvers) Thurs 17.45-18.45 9 Jan SG P36 £117 Pilates (beginners) Thurs 18.45-19.45 9 Jan SG P37 £117 Pilates (beginners) Fri 09.30-10.30 10 Jan SG P20 £117 Pilates (intermediate) Fri 11.00-12.15 10 Jan AB P21 £108 Pilates (improvers) Pilates (beginners/improvers) Fri 12.15-13.30 10 Jan AB P22 £108 www.letchworthcentre.org 21
Introduction to Pilates Recommended for the complete beginner or for those who have not done Pilates for a while. It will take into account any relevant medical history, assess posture and movement quality and introduce the Pilates principles. You will be asked to complete a brief health questionnaire and will need to arrive 15 minutes before the start of the first class.
Duration 6 weeks for PTP3, 7 weeks for PTP4 Tutor Shashin Gajjar Shashin Gajjar, Pilates Instructor with student
Body Control Pilates
Session Day Pilates Introductory Pilates Introductory
Fri Fri
Time Start Date Code Cost 11.30-12.30 10 Jan 11.30-12.30 28 Feb
PTP3 PTP4
£54 £63
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.
To enrol complete the form on page 31 22
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 Half-term week of 17 February 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 7 Jan 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 Half-term week of 17 February 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 Time Start Date Code Cost Pilates on the Ball Tues 09.15-10.15 7 Jan PLB1 £117 www.letchworthcentre.org 23
Yoga
See pages 25-27 for more 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. Tutors Duration 13 weeks Julie Brunton BSY Half-term week of 17 February Helen Flower BWY
Sarah Harris BWY RT FCT, NLP Master Prac Pranayama & Meditation Module Carole Richardson BA(Hons) FAETC BWY
Carole Richardson Yoga Instructor
Lorraine Woods
Class Day Yoga (experienced ) Mon Yoga (experienced ) Mon Yoga (all levels) Mon Yoga (all levels) Mon Yoga (experienced ) Mon Yoga (experienced ) Mon Yoga (experienced ) Wed Yoga (experienced ) Wed Yoga (all levels) Wed Yoga (all levels) Thurs Yoga (improvers) Thurs Yoga (all levels) Thurs Yoga (all levels) Fri Yoga (all levels) Fri Yoga (all levels) Sat
Time Start Date Tutor Code Cost 09.10-10.40 6 Jan LW Y1 £92 10.45-12.15 6 Jan LW Y2 £92 17.15-18.45 6 Jan CR Y3 £92 18.45-20.15 6 Jan CR Y4 £92 19.00-20.30 6 Jan LW Y5 £92 20.40-22.10 6 Jan LW Y6 £92 09.10-10.40 8 Jan LW Y8 £92 10.45-12.15 8 Jan LW Y9 £92 20.00-21.30 8 Jan SH Y11 £92 13.00-14.30 9 Jan JB Y12 £92 18.50-20.20 9 Jan LW Y13 £92 20.00-21.15 9 Jan HF Y18 £92 09.15-10.45 10 Jan CR Y14 £92 11.00-12.30 10 Jan CR Y15 £92 08.45-10.15 11 Jan SH Y16 £92
To enrol complete the form on page 31 24
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.
Yoga and Gentle Exercise see page 17
Duration 12 weeks Half-term week of 17 February Tutor Thelma McNairn MA Hons Dip ED IYTA
Class Day Time Start Date Code Cost Iyengar Yoga Thurs 09.45-11.15 9 Jan IY2 ÂŁ85 (beginners and general)
Kundalini Yoga Kundalini Yoga is fast and effective. It can balance and strengthen all body systems and can enhance self-awareness and emotional control. Each Kriya builds vitality, combats stress and makes us feel fully alive! Duration 13 weeks Half-term week of 17 February Tutor Sada Ram Kaur (Alison Osborne)
Sada Ram Kaur Yoga Instructor
Kundalini Level 1, BDS LDS RCS Reiki Master NLP Master Prac
Class Day Time Start Date Code Cost Kundalini Yoga Thurs 11.30-13.00 9 Jan KY1 ÂŁ92
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Restorative Yoga
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 • Individualised therapeutic postures • Specific breathing techniques • Deep restorative relaxation • Therapeutic meditations
Duration 10 weeks Half-term week of 17 February 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 Day Restorative Yoga Thurs Restorative Yoga Sat
Time Start Date Code Cost 16.00-17.30 9 Jan RY2 £71 11.00-12.30 11 Jan 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 26
Yoga for Teens The sessions for teenagers (10-15 yrs) combine traditional yoga postures with breathing and relaxation exercises to improve concentration, regulate sleep patterns and maintain natural flexibility. Duration 13 weeks Half-term week of 17 February Tutor Julie Brunton BSY Class Day
Time Start Date Code Cost
Yoga for Teens (10-15 yrs) Tues 18.00-19.00 7 Jan
YK3 £79
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 Half-term week of 17 February Tutor Sarah O’Connor BA(Hons) BWY(Dip), Pranayama & Meditation Module Class Day Time Start Date Code Cost Gentle Yoga Wed 13.00-14.15 8 Jan GY2 £92 Gentle Yoga Thurs 13.30-14.45 9 Jan GY1 £92
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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 Half-term week of 17 February Tutor Tracey Luggeri Accredited Yoga Birth Teacher Class Day Ante-Natal Yoga Mon
Time Start Date Code Cost 19.15-21.15 6 Jan PY1 £114
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 6 weeks 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 6 Jan BMPN1 £53 Post-Natal Yoga & Baby Massage Mon 10.45-12.30 24 Feb BMPN2 £53 www.letchworthcentre.org 28
Ballet for Kids Duration Friday Classes 11 weeks Saturday Classes 12 weeks Half-term week of 17 February 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 aged 3 and above provide a wonderful discipline – improving co-ordination, spatial and body awareness, concentration and physical confidence. The ballet training is according to the Royal Academy of Dance method. 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 17 Jan CB1 £56 Pre-Primary Ballet (5-6 yrs) Fri 16.30-17.00 17 Jan CB2 £56 Fri 17.00-17.30 17 Jan CB3 £56 Primary Ballet (7-8 yrs) Modern Jazz/Tap/ Sat 08.30-09.00 11 Jan CB4 £61 Theatrecraft Juniors (3yrs+) Baby Ballet (3 yrs) Sat 09.00-09.30 11 Jan CB5 £61 Sat 09.30-10.00 11 Jan CB6 £61 Baby Ballet (4 yrs) Pre-Primary Ballet (5 yrs) Sat 10.00-10.30 11 Jan CB7 £61 Pre-Primary Ballet (6 yrs) Sat 10.30-11.00 11 Jan CB8 £61 Sat 11.00-11.30 11 Jan CB9 £61 Primary Ballet (7yrs) Sat 11.30-12.15 11 Jan CB10 £67 Primary Ballet (8yrs) Grades 1-2 Ballet (9yrs+) Sat 12.15-13.00 11 Jan CB11 £67 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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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 6 January 2014 Half-term week of 17 February Refunds Once term has begun, refunds can only be given for classes 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 at the discretion of the Centre. Proof of entitlement will be required upon enrolment. Severe weather Check our website for class and clinic cancellations.
Hitchin Garden Centre
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To Hitchin, Luton & M1
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A50
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
Church
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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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