Letchworth Centre Summer

Classes & Treatments

Charity Registration No. 295219 Est. 1984

Health improving... Stress-reducing... Life-enhancing...

APRIL-JULY 2013

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We are committed to Widening choice and availability of complementary approaches to health.

Each week, more than 1,000 people attend our classes – and hundreds more seek help from our complementary therapy clinic and counselling service.tel: 01462 678804 Website: www.letchworthcentre.org

Who we areThe 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.

the letchworth centre for healthy living

Cover photo: Rachel Luck, Pilates Instructor by Paul Derrick

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Why come?• You’ll feel better• You’ll be more relaxed and less stressed• You’ll enjoy the non-competitive classes• You’ll have a great choice –

from over 100 classes a week • You’ll meet like-minded people• You’ll learn skills you can use for the

rest of your life• You don’t need to become a member or

pay a joining fee

A long-established, award-winning, registered charity

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change...

News

Most obviously, we have a new car park – spacious and well set out…

We have since early December been involved in a whirlwind of physical (and virtual) change involving both our buildings and our grounds – changes which continue even as this is being written.

Improvements to main building continue: new gas central heating has been installed and full rewiring is imminent.

our clinic is growing...We have one new Reflexologist, one new Masseuse, and two new Reiki practitioners. And we can now offer beauty treatments as well!

…and thriving Our low cost counselling service now includes 25 counsellors (See p9 for full list of counselling options).

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One of our treatment rooms

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News

our work with carers is expanding and includes:•a 24-week programme (currently running) of support for

carers of people with mild to moderate dementia, funded by hertfordshire community foundation. Spaces are still available; contact Jaqui on 01462 678804 for details.

• A hugely successful Carers’ Fayre run in January in partnership with NHS Bedfordshire, Carers in Bedfordshire, and Shefford GP surgery will be followed by Carers’ Fayres to be held later this spring in North Hertfordshire which have been funded Herts County Council.

Our work with Children’s Centres continues:With a 6 week Relaxed Parenting Programme introducing yoga (for mums) and massage (for babies) held at the Chestnut Tree Children’s Centre.

...and carries on with schools:Our annual day-long programme of pre-exam stress reduction and relaxation techniques for 400 students of Fearnhill School was held on 8 March.

other activitiesThere are workshops galore to choose from – keep checking our website for dates and details.

And look out for our summer holiday programme which will be out soon.

for more information call 01462 678804

THE place for complementary therapy in Hertfordshire...

We offer safe, effective, side-effect free and evidence-based treatments that can help with:

•Backandneckpain•Stress•IBSandotherdigestive

problems•Arthritisandjointpain•Asthmaand

allergies•Eczemaandacne•Menstrualand

menopausal issues

Clinic hoursMon-Fri 09.00 - 20.30Sat 09.:00 - 15.30

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osteopathy

Complementary Therapies

acupuncture

for appointments or more information telephone reception on 01462 678804

or visit our website

www.letchworthcentre.org

• Acupuncture • Homeopathy• Hypnotherapy• LymphaticMassage(MLD)• Massage• Naturopathy• NaturalLiftFacial• Osteopathy/

Cranial Osteopathy•Physiotherapy• Reflexology• Reiki•SportsInjury&

Remedial Massage

massage

Our practitioners are skilled therapists with excellentqualifications and many years’ experience

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For the over 50’sT’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 followedbytea&biscuitsFor 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.latino dance tuesdays (term-time only) 14:00-15:00 Designed for those 50+, the programme will present freestyle dances from Brazil at a slower tempo and without partner work. Cost £5 per session.

For people with Parkinson’ssinging group alternate tuesdays 14:00-15:00 followedbytea&biscuitsAn afternoon of song and fun for those with Parkinson’s and their carers. Cost £3 per session.

for carers of people with mild to moderate dementiaself-care: breathwork and gentle yoga fridays 14:00 – 15:00 followed by refreshments In this programme, supported by a grant from Hertfordshire Community Foundation, carers will have an opportunity to participate in classes to help relax and de-stress; while carees, will attend a singing for pleasure group around a piano. Each group will then, separately, have time to socialise over tea and biscuits. Cost £2.50 per person per session.

Community Programmes

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In partnership with

• Bereavement Counselling• Children & Young Persons’ Therapy• Clinical Psychology• Cognitive Analytical Therapy• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)• Couples, Relationship and Sex

Therapy• Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)• Family Therapy• Hypnotherapy

our team provides a safe space for you to explore and manage your problems, with the aim of helping you to achieve a more satisfying experience of life.

Counselling, Psychotherapy & Personal Change

We run a low cost student counselling service with sessions starting from only £15

clinical directors: Jo Coker, Sue Douglas and Julie Sale enquiries to: Kathy Saunders, Practice Manager tel: 01462 674671 email: [email protected]: www.letchworthcounsellingcentre.com Like us on Facebook

• Integrative Psychotherapy

• Life Coaching• Neuro-Linguistic

Psychotherapy (NLPt)• Occupational Therapy • Person-Centred

Psychotherapy • Psychodynamic

Counselling• Transpersonal Therapy

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Week-at-a-glance

08.30-9.30 Pilates Introductory09.10-10.40 Yoga (experienced students)

09.30-10.30 Pilates (beginners)

10.45-12.15 Yoga (experienced students)

10.45-12.30 BabyMassage&PostNatalYoga

12.30-13.30 T’ai Chi Community13.00-14.15 Pilates (improvers)

14.30-15.30 Pilates designed for Osteoporosis&Osteopenia

14.00-15.00 Rosehill Singers17.15-18.45 Yoga (all levels)

17.30-18.45 Pilates (improvers)

18.00-19.00 Pilates (beginners/improvers)

18.00-19.00 Pranayama (beginners)

18.45-20.15 Yoga (all levels)


19.15-21.15 Pre-Natal Yoga20.40-22.10 Yoga (experienced students)

tuesdays08.45-09.45 Pilates(beg/imp/maturemovers)

09.15-10.15 Pilates on the Ball (all levels)

09.45-11.00 Alexander Technique09.45-11.00 Pilates (improvers)


11.15-12.30 Moving Mindfully (advanced)


12.00-13.15 Special Care Pilates (all levels)


14.00-15.00 Parkinson’s Singing Group14.00-15.00 Latino Light17.00-17.45 Yoga for Kids (8-12 yrs)

mondays 17.15-18.45 T’ai Chi (intermediate/advanced)YangStyleLong&SwordForm

18.00-19.00 Yoga for Teens (11-15 yrs)

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)



20.30-21.45 Pilates (men only)20.30-22.00 T’ai Chi (intermediate)

Yang Style Short Form

Wednesdays09.10-10.40 Yoga (experienced students)




12.30-13.30 Pilates Introductory17.45-19.00 Pilates (beginners/improvers)

18.45-20.00 Alexander Technique (beginners)

19.00-20.00 Zumba 19.30-21.30 Mindfulness-based Stress

Reduction19.45-20.45 Kundalini Yoga20.00-21.30 Yoga (all levels)20.15-21.30 Moving Mindfully (all levels)

to enrol complete the form on page 31

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Week-at-a-glance

thursdays09.45-11.15 Iyengar Yoga

(beginners&general)


11.30-13.00 Kundalini Yoga (all levels)


13.00-14.30 Yoga (all levels)13.00-15.00 Mindfulness-based Stress

Reduction16.00-17.30 Restorative Yoga17.30-18.45 Pilates (improvers)


18.50-20.20 Yoga (improvers)


19.00-20.15 Yoga and Gentle Exercise*19.00-20.30 T’ai Chi (beginners) Chen Style

20.15-21.15 Yoga(beginners/improvers)

20.20-21.20 Salsa20.30-22.00 T’ai Chi (improvers) Chen Style fridays09.15-10.45 Yoga (all levels)


09.50-11.05 Yoga11.00-12.15 Pilates (improvers)

11.00-12.30 Yoga (all levels)11.15-12.30 Gentle Yoga12.15-13.30 Pilates (beginners/improvers)

16.00-16.30 Baby Ballet (3 yrs)


17.00-17.30Pre-Primary/PrimaryBallet(5-6 yrs)

17.30-18.30 Ballet for Adults

saturdays08.30-09.30 Keep Fit08.30-09.00 Baby Ballet08.45-10.15 Yoga (all levels)



09.30-10.30 Zumba10.00-10.30 Pre-Primary Ballet (5 yrs)

10.30-11.15 Primary Ballet (6 yrs)

11.00-12.30 Restorative Yoga11.15-12.00 Grades1&2Ballet(7+ yrs)

12.00-12.30 Ballet (3-5 yrs)

12.30-13.00ModernJazz/Tap13.45-15.00 Meditation

* Held at St Christopher School Barrington Road, Letchworth

Sarah O’ConnorYoga Instructor


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Alexander TechniqueRenowned 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.

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.

Moving Mindfully

Judy HammondAlexander Instructor

prefer a one-to-one session? call 01462 678804 to book. cost £45

class day time start date code costMoving Mindfully (advanced) Tues 11.15-12.30 16 Apr MM1 £99 Moving Mindfully (all levels) Wed 20.15-21.30 24 Apr MM2 £99

duration 12 weeks Tuesday classes: no classes on 11 or 25 June

half-term week of 27 May – no break for Tuesday classestutor Judy Hammond BEd ANATD MSTAT

class day time start date code costAlexander Technique (All levels) Tues 09.45-11.00 16 Apr X1 £99 Alexander Technique (beginners) Wed 18.45-20.00 24 Apr X2 £99

duration 12 weeks Tuesday classes: no classes on 11 or 25 June

half-term week of 27 May – no break for Tuesday classestutor Judy Hammond BEd ANATD MSTAT


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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 weekshalf-term week of 27 Maytutor Vickie Lesnick RAD RTS LIDTA

Ballet for Adults (RAD Grade 6 level)

Vickie Lesnick (right)Ballet instructor

class day time start date code costBallet for Adults Fri 17.30-18.30 19 Apr B1 £61

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prefer a one-to-one session? call 01462 678804 to book. cost £45

class day time start date code costFive RhythmsTM Tues 19.00-20.30 16 Apr F1 £98

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.

duration 13 weekshalf-term week of 27 Maytutor Richard Lang MA UKCP

Five RhythmsTM accredited teacher

Five RhythmsTM

Flowing, staccato, chaos, lyrical, stillness.

Workshop day time costFive RhythmsTM Sun 14 July 10.00-13.00 £20To book your place on the workshop contact Richard Lang on 07968 845825 or email [email protected]


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class day time start date code costKeep Fit Sat 08.30-09.30 20 Apr K3 £73Zumba Wed 19.00-20.00 17 Apr ZU3 £66Zumba Sat 09.30-10.30 20 Apr ZU2 £61

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 Wednesday classes: 13 weeks no class on 15 MaySaturday classes: 12 weeks no classes on 11 or 18 Mayno half term breaktutor LuziGeorgasIIST

Keep Fit & Zumba

SalsaIf 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 to dance La Salsa Cubana and master the basic steps in Mambo, Rumba and turns. Come on your own or with a partner. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and flexible shoes – but not trainers!

duration 12 weeks half-term week of 27 Maytutor Marcia Magliari Dip DMT

class day time start date code cost

Salsa (intermediate) Thurs 20.20-21.20 25 Apr SA2 £73


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class day time start date tutor code costT’ai Chi Mon 12.30-14.00 15 Apr ID T7 £5* (Chen Style short form – beginners) *pay per session

T’ai Chi Tues 17.15-18.45 16 Apr RL T1 £98 (Yang style long form and sword form – intermediate/advanced)

T’ai Chi Tues 20.30-22.00 16 Apr RL T2 £98 (Yang style short form – intermediate) (new intake of beginners in the autumn term)

T’ai Chi Thurs 19.00-20.30 18 Apr ID T3 £98 (Chen Style short form – beginners)

T’ai Chi Thurs 20.30-22.00 18 Apr ID T4 £98 (Chen Style long form – improvers)

T’ai Chi T’ai Chi consists of a series of slow, stylised, dance-like movements which are practised in sequence. Stilling the mind as well as benefiting the body, and practised daily by millions worldwide, evidence shows that it: •isofgreatbenefitinimprovingbalanceand

increasing muscle strength•canbenefittheheartandcirculatory

systems •cansignificantlyreducestress•canenhancewell-beingIt is recommended by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence as a useful part of any Falls Prevention programme.

duration 13 weekshalf-term week of 27 May tutors Ian Deavin BSc, CIAA cert, TCUGB, recognised BCCMA

Richard Lang MA UKCP

Richard LangT’ai Chi Instructor


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Suitable for all levels of experience – beginners welcome.tutor Dr Neelam Taneja PhD, Member IAYT, Fellow (retired) RSM, London

Meditationcalms the mind relaxes the body

reduces stress & blood pressure

Increases awareness &

self-confidence

Improves concentration

One-to-One Meditation SessionsWith dr neelam taneja Deepak Chopra Method 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.

class day time start date code costMeditation for Inner Peace* Tues 19.00-20.15 16 Apr MED2 £71 Meditation for Inner Peace Sat 13.45-15.00 20 Apr MED1 £71

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 27 May

*Class held at St Christopher School, Barrington Rd, Letchworth SG6 3JZ

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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. We will observe our habitual patterns of breathing, their effect on the mind – and learn to alter them to produce inner harmony and positive thinking processes.duration Monday class: 12 weeks – no class on 6 MayTuesday class :13 weekshalf-term week of 27 May

Pranayama-based Meditation

class day time start date code costPranayama (beginners) Mon 18.00-19.00 15 Apr PM3 £77Pranayama (experienced) Tues 18.30-19.30 16 Apr PM2 £83

tutor Sarah O’Connor BA(Hons)BWY(Dip),Pranayama&MeditationModule

Sarah O’ConnorYoga Instructor

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Yoga & Gentle Exercise

class day time start date code costYoga&Gentle Thurs 19.00-20.15 18Apr YGE1 £71 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.

duration 10 weekshalf-term week of 27 Maytutor Dr Neelam Taneja PhD, Member IAYT, Fellow (retired)RSM, London

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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: •Beingbetterabletorelax•Beinglessdistressedbyphysicaland

psychological symptoms •Reducedpainlevelsandanenhanced

ability to cope with chronic pain•Reducedanxietyanddepression•Improvedconcentrationandmemory•Bettersleep•Greaterenergyandenthusiasmforlife•Improvedself-esteemResearch also suggests that mindfulness strengthens the immune system and develops areas of the brain associated with wellbeing.

Introduction to MindfulnessA session designed to introduce you to the methods and principles of mindfulness – “a taster” before committing to the 8 week programme. If you do decide to enrol for the full MBSR course, you will be entitled to a discount of £10 on the cost of that programme.tutor Helena Martin GRSM LRAM Dip Couns PGDip Mindfulness

sessions day time code cost

Introduction to Mindfulness Wed, 17 Apr 19.30-21.00 £15 MB3


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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, 16 June 10.00-16.00) half-term week of 27 May tutor Helena Martin GRSM LRAM Dip Couns

PGDip Mindfulness

(All students must attend the orientation session which is the first class)

Monthly Refreshers for Mindfulness Graduatessession day time code costMonthly Meditation Group Mon, 20 May 19.15-20.45 MB7 £10Monthly Meditation Group Mon, 8 July 19.15-20.45 MB8 £10

class day time start date code costMBSR Wed 19.30-21.30 24 Apr MB1 £196MBSR Thurs 13.00-15.00 25 Apr MB2 £196

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Pilates

improversSuitable for those who have been at beginners level for more than 3 terms or by agreement with the class teacher. A mixture of basic Pilates exercises with progressions to take clients up to intermediate level exercises.

beginnersAn alternative to the Introductory Course, this programme will review Pilates principles during the first session and then will cover basic Pilates exercises.

beginners/improversBasic exercises with more advanced options for those who have been studying Pilates for longer. Pilates principles will be reviewed during the first session.

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!

Sarah HiltonPilates Instructor

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Pilates (beginners) Mon 09.30-10.30 15 Apr SG P25 £100 Pilates (improvers) Mon 13.00-14.15 15 Apr RL P1 £100 Pilates (improvers) Mon 17.30-18.45 15 Apr SH P2 £100 Pilates (beginners/improvers) Mon 18.00-19.00 15 Apr SG P23 £100 Pilates (beg/imp/maturemovers)Tues 08.45-09.45 16 Apr AB P29 £108Pilates (improvers) Tues 09.45-11.00 16 Apr AB P4 £108 Pilates (improvers) Tues 10.30-11.45 16 Apr RL P5 £108Pilates (beginners/improvers) Tues 11.15-12.15 16 Apr SG P33 £108Pilates (beginners) Tues 12.30-13.30 16 Apr SG P31 £108Pilates (improvers) Tues 18.00-19.15 16 Apr AB P6 £108Pilates (beginners) Tues 19.15-20.30 16 Apr SG P34 £108Pilates (improvers) Tues 19.15-20.30 16 Apr AB P7 £108Pilates (beginners) Tues 20.15-21.15 16 Apr SG P35 £108Pilates (Men only) Tues 20.30-21.45 16 Apr AB P8 £108Pilates (improvers) Wed 09.15-10.30 17 Apr RL P9 £108Pilates (improvers) Wed 11.00-12.15 17 Apr AB P10 £108Pilates (beginners/improvers) Wed 17.45-19.00 17 Apr AB P12 £108Pilates (improvers) Thurs 10.00-11.15 18 Apr RL P13 £108Pilates (improvers) Thurs 11.30-12.45 18 Apr RL P14 £108Pilates (improvers) Thurs 17.30-18.45 18 Apr AB P15 £108Pilates (improvers) Thurs 17.45-19.00 18 Apr KB P16 £100Pilates (improvers) Thurs 19.00-20.15 18 Apr KB P18 £100Pilates (beginners/improvers) Fri 09.30-10.30 19 Apr SG P20 £108Pilates (improvers) Fri 11.00-12.15 19 Apr AB P21 £108 Pilates(beginners/improvers) Fri 12.30-13.45 19 Apr AB P22 £108

Pilatesduration 13 weeks exceptMondayclassesandP16&P18whichare 12 weeks (no classes 6 May)half-term week of 27 May AB’s classes will break for half-term but date TBC

tutorsKati Boyle Body Control Pilates, Body Control Reformer

Amanda Brosnan Body Control Pilates, Body Control Reformer

Shashin Gajjar Body Control Pilates

Sarah Hilton Pilates Matwork and Reformer

Rachel Luck ModernPilatesI,II&III,GordonThompson’sBodyControlReformerandCadillac, BACR Phase IV Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Instructor

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Six week Introduction to PilatesRecommended 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 weekstutor Shashin Gajjar Body Control Pilates

session day time start date code costPilates Introductory Mon 08.30-09.30 15 Apr PTP1 £50Pilates Introductory Mon 08.30-09.30 10 June PTP2 £50Pilates Introductory Wed 12.30-13.30 17 Apr PTP3 £50Pilates Introductory Wed 12.30-13.30 5 June PTP4 £50

Pilates ‘On the Ball’

Rachel Luck Pilates Instructor

class day time start date code costPilates on the Ball Tues 09.15-10.15 16 Apr PLB1 £108

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! Open to both beginners and more experienced Pilates students. (You will need to provide your own ball.)duration 13 weekshalf-term week of 27 Maytutor Rachel Luck ModernPilatesI,II&III,GordonThompson’sBodyControlReformerand Cadillac,

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This course includes Pilates exercises designed to strengthen the core muscles in a way that helps support the spine whilst avoiding any exercises that are not suitable for people with osteoporosis or osteopenia. We use weights (where appropriate) to promote bone strength. The class finishes with relaxation. Participants must be able to get down (and up!) from the floor. duration 12 weeks – no class on 6 Mayhalf-term week of 27 Maytutor Andie Shelton Body Control

Pilates

mondays 14.30-15.30 start date 15 Aprcode OPL1 cost £100

Pilates Designed for Osteoporosisand Osteopenia

A gentle, slow-moving class with plenty of time to focus on special conditions that may make exercise difficult.duration 13 weekshalf-term week of 27 Maytutor Rachel Luck Modern Pilates I, II &III,GordonThompson’sBodyControlReformerand Cadillac, BACR Phase IV Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Instructor

tuesdays 12.00-13.15start date 16 Aprcode PSP1 cost £108

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Carole RichardsonYoga Instructor

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class day time start date tutor code costYoga (experienced ) Mon 09.10-10.40 15 Apr LW Y1 £85Yoga (experienced ) Mon 10.45-12.15 15 Apr LW Y2 £85Yoga (all levels) Mon 17.15-18.45 15 Apr CR Y3 £85Yoga (all levels) Mon 18.45-20.15 15 Apr CR Y4 £85Yoga (experienced ) Mon 19.00-20.30 15 Apr LW Y5 £85Yoga (experienced ) Mon 20.40-22.10 15 Apr LW Y6 £85Yoga (experienced ) Wed 09.10-10.40 17 Apr LW Y8 £92Yoga (experienced ) Wed 10.45-12.15 17 Apr LW Y9 £92Yoga (all levels) Wed 20.00-21.30 17 Apr SH Y11 £92Yoga (all levels) Thurs 13.00-14.30 18 Apr JB Y12 £92Yoga (improvers/beginners) Thurs 18.50-20.20 18 Apr LW Y13 £92Yoga (beginners/improvers) Thurs 20.15-21.30 18 Apr HF Y18 £92Yoga (all levels) Fri 09.15-10.45 19 Apr CR Y14 £92Yoga (all levels) Fri 11.00-12.30 19 Apr CR Y15 £92Yoga (all levels) Sat 08.45-10.15 20 Apr SH Y16 £92

YogaWhy 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. duration 13 weeks except Monday classes which are 12 weeks – no class on 6 Mayhalf-term week of 27 May

tutors Julie Brunton BSY

Helen Flower BWY

Sarah Harris BWY RT FCT, NLP Master Prac

Pranayama&MeditationModule

Carole Richardson BA(Hons) FAETC BWY

Lorraine Woods

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Iyengar YogaIyengar 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 day time start date code costIyengar Yoga Thurs 09.45-11.15 18 Apr IY2 £85 (beginners and general)

duration 12 weekshalf-term week of 27 Maytutor Thelma McNairn MA Hons Dip ED IYTA

Kundalini YogaKundalini Yoga is fast and effective. Balances and strengthens all systems of the body and supports our ability to act and heal with awareness so that we can be in control of ourselves, rather than being controlled by our emotions. Each Kriya builds vitality, refines our nervous system, combats stress and makes you feel fully alive!

Saibhung KaurYoga Instructor

class day time start date code costKundalini Yoga * Wed 19.45-20.45 17 Apr KY2 £66Kundalini Yoga Thurs 11.30-13.00 18 Apr KY1 £92

duration 13 weeks

half-term week of 27 Maytutor Saibhung Kaur

KundaliniLevelsI&II


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A small yoga therapy class designed for people with chronic conditions (such as ME or MS), breathing difficulties, limited mobility or who find a regular Yoga session challenging for any reason. Focus is on the breath, carefully selected therapeutic posture work and deep restorative relaxation. duration 10 weekshalf-term week of 27 May

Restorative YogaAnne HillYoga Instructor

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Gentle Yoga Sarah O’ConnorYoga Instructor

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 weekshalf-term week of 27 Maytutor Sarah O’Connor BA(Hons)BWY(Dip),Pranayama&MeditationModule

class day time start date code costGentle Yoga Fri 09.50-11.05 19 Apr GY2 £80Gentle Yoga Fri 11.15-12.30 19 Apr GY1 £80

class day time start date code costRestorative Yoga Thurs 16.00-17.30 19 Apr RY2 £71Restorative Yoga Sat 11.00-12.30 19 Apr RY1 £71

thursday tutor Anne Hill YHF, Biomedical Trust, Yoga Therapist with the CNHC

saturday tutor Dr Neelam Taneja PhD, Member IAYT, Fellow (retired) RSM, London

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Ante-Natal YogaGentle yoga exercises during pregnancy promote health and can lead you to a more confident birth. In this 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. duration 12 weeks – no class 6 Mayhalf-term week of 27 Maytutor Tracey Luggeri Level 1 Yoga Birth Teacher

class day time start date code costAnte-Natal Yoga Mon 19.15-21.15 15 Apr PY1 £105

Post-Natal Yoga & Baby Massage

class day time start date code costPost-Natal Yoga Mon 10.45-12.30 15 Apr BMPN1 £53 &BabyMassagePost-Natal Yoga Mon 10.45-12.30 10 June BMPN2 £53 &BabyMassage

Learn to massage your baby and provide a loving and fun, positive interaction that has been proven to nurture a baby’s health and development. One hour of post-natal yoga will follow, helping you exercise and strengthen core muscles 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 weekstutor Tracey Luggeri Level 1 Yoga Birth Teacher


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class day time start date code costBaby Ballet (3 yrs) Fri 16.00-16.30 19 Apr CB1 £66Baby Ballet (4 yrs) Fri 16.30-17.00 19 Apr CB2 £66Pre-Primary Ballet (5 yrs) Fri 17.00-17.30 19 Apr CB9 £66Baby Ballet (3-4 yrs) Sat 08.30-09.00 19 Apr CB10 £66Baby Ballet (3 yrs) Sat 09.00-09.30 20 Apr CB3 £66Baby Ballet (4 yrs) Sat 09.30-10.00 20 Apr CB4 £66Pre-Primary Ballet (5 yrs) Sat 10.00-10.30 20 Apr CB5 £66Primary Ballet (6 yrs) Sat 10.30-11.15 20 Apr CB6 £73Grades1&2Ballet (7+yrs) Sat 11.15-12.00 20 Apr CB7 £73Ballet (3-5 yrs) Sat 12.00-12.30 20 Apr CB8 £66ModernJazz&Tap Sat 12.30-13.00 20Apr CB11 £66We 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.

Ballet for Kids

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.


duration 13 weekshalf-term week of 27 Maytutor Vickie Lesnick RAD

RTS LIDTA

Examinations are available for students to take and opportunities to appear in shows.

Vickie Lesnick, Ballet Instructor (top right) with students

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Yoga for Kids

class day time start date code costYoga for Kids (8-12 yrs) Tues 17.00-17.45 16 Apr YK2 £60

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.

duration 13 weekshalf-term week of 27 May

tutor Julie Brunton BSY

The sessions for teenagers (11-15 yrs) combine traditional yoga postures with breathing and relaxation exercises to improve concentration, regulate sleep patterns and maintain natural flexibility.duration 13 weekshalf-term week of 27 May

tutor Julie Brunton BSY

Yoga for Teens

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class day time start date code costYoga for Teens (11-15 yrs) Tues 18.00-19.00 16 Apr YK3 £79

Yoga students at the Letchworth Centre


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Useful information

The Letchworth Centre for Healthy Living Rosehill Hospital, Hitchin Road, Letchworth, Hertfordshire SG6 3NA

Est. 1984Charity Registration No. 295219

opening hours: Mondays to Fridays 09.00-20.30 Saturdays 09.00-15.30

tel 01462 678804

Website www.letchworthcentre.org

email [email protected] begins week of 15 April half-term week of 27 Mayrefunds Once term has begun, refunds can only be given for classes in exceptional circumstances and will be subject to a £20 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.

founder/directorRoberta Meldrum

head of classes Fiona Wallace

head of conferencing Jaqui Derrickhead of accountsGillian Marchant

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