Letchworth Centre For Healthy Living

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Classes & Treatments

Charity Registration No. 295219

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

APRIL-JULY 2012

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Cover photo: Saibhung Kaur by Paul Derrick

WE ARE COMMITTED TO WIDENING CHOICE AND AVAILABILITY OF COMPLEMENTARY APPROACHES TO HEALTH (BOTH AS THERAPY AND SELF-HELP CLASSES).

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

The Letchworth Centre for Healthy Living

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.


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Why come?• You can choose from nearly 100 classes a week and

a broad range of complementary therapies

• You’ll find talented, skilled and experienced teachers and practitioners

• You’ll meet like-minded people

• Classes are relaxing, fun and non-competitive

• You’ll learn skills you can use for the rest of your life

• What’s more, you don’t need to become a member or pay a joining fee

A long-established, award-winning, registered charity

SPECIAL WEEKLY PROGRAMMES

• Drop-in T’ai Chi for Falls Prevention – Mondays 11:30-12:30

• Drop-in Latin Dance for the Over 50s– Tuesdays (term-time) 14:00-15:00

• Rosehill Over 50s Singers – Mondays 14:00-15:00

• Parkinson’s Singing Group – alternate Tuesdays 13:45-15:00

• Carers’ Programmes – TBA (following on from our grant-funded programme for carers of people with mild to moderate dementia)


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ReikiReiki is a Japanese well being & personal development practise that puts you back in touch with yourself. It calms the mind & body, reducing a build up of stress, promotes deep relaxation, and boosts your immune system – which can have remarkable healing effects for many specific health problems.

Reiki is suitable for the young, old, pregnant & anywhere in between! It can be used alongside medical health care, complementary therapies & counselling to enhance progress.

Reiki treatments are available Mon, Fri & Sat (including evenings) - £45 for first appointment / £40 thereafter.

You can also learn Reiki for yourself...

Reiki 1 (Beginners Level) - Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th May - £139This 2 day training focuses on what Reiki is and what it can do for you. You’ll learn how to use it, with lots of hands-on practise. Upon completion of the 2 day course you will be able to use Reiki for self healing, to help friends and family & to stimulate personal & spiritual growth

Reiki Level 2 (Reiki 1 qualified) - Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd April - £259This 2 day training will enhance your experience of Reiki further, and intensify the energy flow. You will be taught how to focus specifically on Physical, Mental and Emotional healing for yourself and others, as well as healing from a distance.

Reiki Level 3 (Reiki 2 qualified) - Saturday 23rd June - £259This 1 day powerful training is for those who have been using the techniques at level 2 for a while. Additional energy building techniques and meditations are taught for enhancing the flow of Reiki, and your own personal & spiritual development.

Manuals are provided with all courses, and certification is awarded upon completion of personal practise.

Students say: “A life changing experience”, “Excellent teacher”, “Recommend it to anyone”, “Am now happier in my skin than I have ever been” “So much calmer and more peaceful”

Christina Norwich has been teaching and practising Reiki since 2002, and runs a Reiki Share Group (1st Friday of every month). To book, or for further information, contact Christina on 01462 622852 or [email protected]

www.bringingoutyourbrilliance.biz


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Saturday 28 April 10am - 4pm World T’ai Chi/Chi Kung Day Mini-treatments and T’ai Chi Workshop For further information visit our website

Sunday 13 May 11am – 3pm Wedding Show Everything you could ever want for your dream day, ranging from the more traditional to the very alternative. There will also be activities for children, delicious food and various entertainments. Further information available from Rebecca on 07967 633859 or email [email protected]

Sunday 20 May 11am – 3pm Parkinson’s UK Inspirational Day An opportunity to sample approaches which can provide an effective way of dealing with some symptoms of Parkinson’s. For bookings and further information contact Julie Wilson on 0844 225 3612/ [email protected]

Dates for Your Diary

Saturday 16 June 10am – 3pm Family Open Day (part of the Letchworth Festival)

A day for all the family to enjoy. Group sessions • class sessions • dance demonstrations • Growing People workshops • outdoor family fun activities. A full programme is on our website and at www.letchworthfestival.org.

More details available at www.letchworthcentre.org


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• Bereavement Counselling• Clinical Psychology• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

(CBT)• Couples, Relationship and

Psychosexual Therapy• Family Therapy• Health Counselling• Hypnotherapy• Integrative Psychotherapy

• Life Coaching• Neuro-Linguistic

Psychotherapy (NLPt)• Occupational Therapy • Person-Centred

Psychotherapy • Psychodynamic Counselling• Transpersonal Therapy• Young Persons’ Therapy

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 also offer:• Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)• E motional Freedom Techniques (EFT)

• A Low-cost Counselling Service

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Enquiries to: Kathy Saunders, Practice Manager Tel: 01462 674671

Email: [email protected] Directors: Jo Coker, Sue Douglas and Julie Sale

In partnership with


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Osteopathy

Complementary Therapies

Aromatherapy

For appointments or more information telephone Reception on 01462 678804

or visit our website

www.letchworthcentre.org

• Acupuncture• Aromatherapy • Homeopathy • Hypnotherapy• Manual Lymphatic Drainage • Massage• Naturopathy • Natural Lift Facial• Osteopathy/

Cranial Osteopathy • Reflexology • Reiki• Sports Injury &

Remedial Massage

Massage

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Our practitioners – talented, experienced and highly qualified


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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.

Duration 13 weeksHalf-term week of 4 JuneTutor Judy Hammond BEd ANATD MSTAT

Moving Mindfully is a unique movement, alignment and relaxation class, carefully combining key elements of Pilates, Yoga and T’ai Chi and always incorporating 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 and bring warm socks.

Moving MindfullyJudy Hammond

Prefer a one-to-one session? Call 01462 678804 to book. Cost £45

Class Day Time Start Date Code CostAlexander (All levels) Tues 09.45-11.00 17 Apr X1 £99 TechniqueAlexander (beginners) Wed 18.45-20.00 18 Apr X2 £99 TechniqueMoving (advanced) Tues 11.15-12.30 17 Apr MM1 £99 Mindfully Moving (all levels) Wed 20.15-21.30 18 Apr MM2 £99 Mindfully


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Marcia Magliari (centre)

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 4 JuneTutor Vickie Lesnick RAD RTS AIDTA

Ballet for AdultsVickie Lesnick(right)

Class Day Time Start Date Code CostBallet for Adults Fri 17.30-18.30 27 Apr B1 £61

Discover the richness and energy of Brazil from the traditions of the Orixas (Yoruba Entities) to Street Carnival, and from jazzy Bossa Nova to seedy Samba Reggae. Each class begins with a gentle warm up, followed by dance training and a routine – and finishes with slow, deep stretches. Wear loose comfortable clothing and dance/soft shoes that allow your feet to bend.

Carnival Dances from Brazil

Class Day Time Start Date Code CostCarnival Dances Mon 10.00-11.00 23 Apr C1 £67 (some experience required)

Carnival Dances Tues 20.15-21.15 24 Apr C2 £73 (beginners)

Duration 12 weeks (11 weeks for C1 – no class on 7 May)

Half-term week of 4 June Tutor Marcia Magliari Dip DMTFREE Dance Taster

20 April 20:00-21:00Call 01462 678804 to book your place or just turn up on the day!


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Class Day Time Start Date Code CostFive RhythmsTM Tues 19.00-20.30 17 Apr F1 £99

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 weeks of 4 & 11 JuneTutor Richard Lang MA UKCP Five RhythmsTM accredited teacher

Five RhythmsTM

Flowing, staccato, chaos, lyrical, stillness.

Workshop Day Time Code CostFive RhythmsTM Sunday 8 July 10.00-13.00 F2 £20

To book your place on a workshop contact Richard Lang on 07968 845825 or email [email protected]

Nordic Walking UK has devised a unique structured teaching programme of 4 one-hour sessions that will help you to master the basics and be able to competently Nordic Walk on your own or join into group walks all over the UK. These sessions will be held on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at the Letchworth Centre, cost £59 for four sessions.

To book contact Dawn Low on 07880 500368 or email [email protected]

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Class Day Time Start Date Code CostHips, Tums & Thighs Mon 18.00-19.00 16 Apr K1 £67Total Body Workout Wed 19.00-20.00 18 Apr K2 £73Keep Fit Sat 08.30-09.30 21 Apr K3 £67Zumba Mon 17.00-18.00 16 Apr ZU3 £56Zumba Thurs 20.15-21.15 19 Apr ZU1 £61Zumba Sat 09.30-10.30 21 Apr ZU2 £56

Hips, Tums & Thighs – Tone those thighs and flatten your tum, shake your hips and shape up for summer!Keep Fit includes warm-up, 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise, abdominal strength training, body toning, cool-down and stretch.Total Body Workout – A mixture of cardio, strength & conditioning in an hour of pure fun! This class is good for burning calories, keeping fit & toning those muscles.Zumba combines Latin and international music with a fun and effective workout system. Early booking recommended for this popular class.

Duration11 weeks for K1& ZU3 no classes on 7 or 14 May 12 weeks for K2 no class on 16 May12 weeks for ZU1 no class on 17 May10 weeks for K3 & ZU2 no classes on 12, 19 May or 30 JuneHalf term week of 4 JuneNo half term for K3 & ZU2

Hips, Tums & Thighs Keep Fit & Zumba Total Body Workout

Tutor Luzi Georgas IIST


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Suitable for all levels of experience – beginners welcome.

Meditation

Ian Warder is taking a sabbatical this term but he will continue to run his monthly meditation meetings. Email [email protected] to enrol.

Date Time CostSat, 21 Apr 13.15-15.30 £12Sat, 26 May 13.15-15.30 £12Sat, 16 Jun 13.15-15.30 £12Sat, 7 July 13.15-15.30 £12Sat, 1 Sept 13.15-15.30 £12

Calms 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.

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Guided visualisation, affirmation and meditation form the basis of this powerful programme, designed to address healing in key life areas: Week 1 – Chakra & Guided Meditation Week 2 – Survival and security Week 3 – Emotions and sensualityWeek 4 – Will and choice Week 5 – Relationships and loveWeek 6 – Communication Week 7 – Vision and creativityWeek 8 – Spirituality and completionDuration 8 weeksHalf term week of 4 June

Meditation & the Chakras

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 13 weeks Half-term week of 4 June

Pranayama based Meditation

Class Day Time Start Date Code CostPranayama based Meditation Tues 11.15-12.15 17 Apr PM1 £77Pranayama based Meditation Tues 18.00-19.00 17 Apr PM2 £77

Class Day Time Start Date Code CostMeditation & the Chakras Tues 20.35-21.55 17 Apr MCH1 £61

Tutor Anita Marshall Dip Spiritual Counselling, Life Coaching, Ayurveda Lifestyle Consultant, ITEC Reflexology, Reiki II

Tutor Sarah O’Connor BA(Hons) BWY(Dip), Pranayama & Meditation Module

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Mindfulness BasicsThe Basics programme gets you started with simple Mindfulness practices that improve focus and concentration, help you to relax, and reconnect with the experience of your senses. While not a prerequisite for the 8 week programme, Basics is a good starting point for anyone interested in becoming more mindful. Enrolment on Basics entitles you to £10 discount on the full 8-week course. Note that you do not necessarily have to do a Basics course before joining 8-week course.Tutor Barbara Reid PhD, PGDip Mindfulness

Sessions Day Time Code Cost

MBSR Basics Wed 30 May & 20 Jun 14.00-17.00 MBB1 £63

MBSR Basics Sat 12 May & 26 May 14.00-17.00 MBB2 £63

Be Mindful…with our programmes in

Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Originally developed at one of the leading university hospitals in the US over 25 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 two 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 pain that may not go away

• Greater energy and enthusiasm for life • Improved self-esteem


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For more information visit www.letchworthcentre.org

Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) 8-week course

Mindfulness at Work/Mindfulness in the CommunityA 6-week course for the workplace or community group setting, this programme includes all the elements of the 8-week course in a more concise format. Contact [email protected] for more details.

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 45 minutes 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. Note: you can join the 8-week course directly, without necessarily having done a Basics course.Duration 9 weeks (plus Sunday, 24 June, 10.00-16.00) Half-term week of 4 June Tutor Barbara Reid PhD, PGDip Mindfulness

(All students must attend the orientation session on Wednesday 18 April)

Class Day Time Start Date Code CostMBSR Wed 19.30-21.30 18 Apr MB1 £186

Practice Day for Mindfulness GraduatesThis Day of Practice on the theme of ‘Letting go’, will provide an opportunity to reconnect with and go deeper into your Mindfulness practice. Prerequisite: completion of any 8-week Mindfulness course.

Session Date Time Code CostMBSR Practice Day Sun, 24 June 10.00-16.00 MB2 £51


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PilatesThe 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!

Tutors Amanda Brosnan Body Control Pilates, Body Control Reformer

Emily Channon Body Control Pilates

Julia Crossman Body Control Pilates, Reformer,

Cadillac, Chair, Level 4 low back

Shashin Gajjar Body Control Pilates

Sarah Hilton Pilates Matwork and Reformer

Rachel Luck Modern Pilates I, II & III,

Gordon Thompson’s Body Control Reformer

NB: Certain health problems could preclude participation in Pilates classes.

Introductory Course –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 (ie. at 12.15).

Duration 6 weeksTutor Shashin Gajjar Body Control Pilates

Session Day Time Start Date Code Cost

Pilates Introductory Tues 12.30-13.30 17 Apr PTP1 £50

Pilates Introductory Tues 12.30-13.30 12 Jun PTP1 £50

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Pilates (beginners/improvers) Mon 07.00-08.00 16 Apr SG P24 £99Pilates (beginners) Mon 09.30-10.30 16 Apr SG P25 £99Pilates (beginners/improvers) Mon 13.00-14.15 16 Apr RL P1 £99Pilates (beginners) Mon 16.30-17.45 16 Apr SH P30 £99Pilates (improvers) Mon 17.45-19.00 16 Apr SH P2 £99Pilates (beginners/improvers) Mon 18.30-19.30 16 Apr EC P23 £99Pilates (beginners/improvers) Mon 19.45-21.00 16 Apr EC P3 £99Pilates (beginners/improvers) Tues 08.45-09.45 17 Apr AB P29 £91Pilates (improvers) Tues 09.45-11.00 17 Apr AB P4 £91Pilates (improvers) Tues 10.30-11.45 17 Apr RL P5 £107Pilates (improvers) Tues 18.00-19.15 17 Apr AB P6 £91Pilates (beginners/improvers) Tues 19.15-20.30 17 Apr AB P7 £91Pilates (Men only) Tues 20.30-21.45 17 Apr AB P8 £91Pilates (improvers) Wed 09.15-10.30 18 Apr RL P9 £107Pilates (improvers) Wed 11.15-12.30 18 Apr AB P10 £91Pilates (improvers) Wed 14.00-15.15 18 Apr JC P11 £99Pilates (beginners/improvers) Wed 17.45-19.00 18 Apr AB P12 £91Pilates (improvers) Thurs 10.00-11.15 19 Apr RL P13 £107Pilates (beginners/improvers) Thurs 11.30-12.45 19 Apr RL P14 £107Pilates (improvers) Thurs 17.30-18.45 19 Apr AB P15 £99Pilates (improvers) Thurs 17.45-19.00 19 Apr RL P16 £107Pilates (improvers) Thurs 17.45-19.00 19 Apr SG P17 £107Pilates (improvers) Thurs 19.00-20.15 19 Apr SG P18 £107Pilates (beginners/improvers) Thurs 20.30-21.45 19 Apr SG P19 £107Pilates (beginners/improvers) Fri 09.30-10.45 20 Apr SG P20 £107Pilates (improvers) Fri 11.00-12.15 20 Apr AB P21 £99Pilates (beginners/improvers) Fri 12.30-13.45 20 Apr AB P22 £99

PilatesDuration 13 weeks (P5, P9, P13, P14, P16, P17, P18, P19, P20)

12 weeks (P24, P25, P1, P30, P2, P23, P3 – no class on 7 May) (P11) (P15, P21, P22 no classes on 14 & 15 June)

11 weeks (P29, P4, P6, P7, P8, P10, P12 – no classes 12, 13, 19, 20 June)Half-term week of 4 June

Beginners’ Level – for those who have not done Pilates before.Improvers’ Level – suitable for those with no serious medical conditions who have attended at least two (or even three) terms at beginners’ level.


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Pilates ‘On the Ball’

Rachel Luck

The exercise ball is a wonderful Pilates tool for improving core strength and developing the abdominal and back muscles. Exercising ʻon 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 4 JuneTutor Rachel Luck Modern Pilates I, II & III, Gordon Thompson’s Body Control Reformer

Tuesdays 09.15-10.15 Start Date 17 April Code PLB1 Cost £107

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 11 weeksHalf-term week of 4 JuneNo class on 7 MayTutor Julia Crossman Body Control

Pilates, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Level 4 low back

Mondays 14.30-15.30 Start Date 16 April Code OPL1 Cost £91

Pilates Designed for Osteoporosisand Osteopenia


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Special Care PilatesA gentle, slow-moving class with plenty of time to focus on special conditions that may make exercise difficult.Duration 13 weeksHalf-term week of 4 JuneTutor Rachel Luck Modern Pilates I, II & III, Gordon Thompson’s Body Control Reformer

Look great, feel fabulous!

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Style is ageless and you can look and feel great whatever your age. Armed with some knowledge and a few practical strategies and perhaps some lifestyle changes, you can look great and feel good whether you are 40, 50 ,60 or beyond. Understanding your body shape, scale, proportion, wardrobe personality and the use of horizontal and vertical lines to create balance are key to being confident and comfortable in your clothes. Once you apply this knowledge dressing will be so much more fun.

Duration 6 weeks Half-term week of 4 JuneFridays 19.00-20.3018, 25 May, 15, 22, 29 June, 6 JulyCode FAB1 Cost £150Tutor Dawn Low RAFIPI, First Impressions

registered consultant

Class Day Time Start Date Code CostSpecial Care Pilates Tues 12.00-13.15 17 Apr PSP1 £107

Dawn Low


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Raqs SharqiTraditional-style Egyptian bellydanceBased on the traditional folk dances of Egypt this vibrant, expressive dance style is a unique way of exercising the whole body. Raqs Sharqi (oriental dance) is suitable for women of any age, size or body shape and you don’t have to have dance experience to join. We dance barefoot or in soft shoes, wear a long full skirt or loose trousers with a scarf tied around our hips.

Duration 13 weeks

Half-term week of 4 JuneTutor Bridget Poulter MCIM

* These classes are held at Wilbury Hall, St Thomas’ Church, Bedford Road, Letchworth.

Class Day Time Start Date Code Cost

Raqs Sharqi Tues 20.00-21.15 17 Apr R2 £79

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 4 JuneTutor Marcia Magliari Dip DMT

Class Day Time Start Date Code Cost

Salsa (intermediate) Thurs 20.00-21.00 26 Apr SA2 £73Salsa (advanced) Thurs 21.00-22.00 26 Apr SA3 £73

Bridget Poulter

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Latino BallroomYou will learn a variety of Latin ballroom dances: Merengue, Cha-Cha-Cha, Salsa, Samba, Gafieira, Lambada and Forro taught by a Brazilian choreographer who was the pioneer of Brazilian dance in the UK.This class is suitable for beginners. Wear loose comfortable clothing and dance or soft shoes that allow your feet to bend.

Duration 12 weeks Tutor Marcia Magliari Dip DMT

Half-term week of 4 JuneClass Day Time Start Date Code Cost

Latino Ballroom Thurs 19.00-20.00 26 Apr SA1 £73

Marcia Magliari

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Kundalini YogaKundalini Yoga is a relationship between you and yourself – a technology of awareness that brings together finite and infinite, a joining together of body, mind and spirit. Using asana, pranayama, mudra, mantra and bandhas, Kundalini yoga embraces all practices of yoga, awakening the self to more creative and satisfying ways of living and communicating.

Class Day Time Start Date Code Cost Early Riser Yoga Tues 07.00-08.00 17 Apr KY3 £79Kundalini Yoga Wed 20.00-21.00 18 Apr KY2 £79Kundalini Yoga Thurs 11.30-13.00 19 Apr KY1 £92

Duration 13 weeks

Half-term week of 4 JuneTutor Saibhung Kaur

Kundalini Levels I & II

Saibhung Kaur

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FREE Dance Taster 20 April 19:00-20:00Call 01462 678804 to book your place or just turn up on the day!


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Class Day Time Start Date Tutor Code CostT’ai Chi Tues 17.15-18.45 17 Apr RL T1 £99 (Yang style long form and sword form – intermediate/advanced)

T’ai Chi Tues 20.30-22.00 17 Apr RL T2 £99 (Yang style short form – beginners/intermediate)

T’ai Chi Thurs 19.00-20.30 19 Apr ID T3 £99 (Chen style – beginners)

T’ai Chi Thurs 20.30-22.00 19 Apr ID T4 £99 (Chen style – improvers)

T’ai Chi T’ai Chi is a jewel – which works on the mind as much as the body. Practised daily by millions worldwide, evidence shows that it:• is of great benefit in improving balance and

increasing muscle strength and is therefore recognised by NICE as a useful part of a falls prevention programme.

• can benefit the heart and circulatory systems• can significantly reduce stress• can enhance well-beingIt consists of a series of slow, stylised, dance-like movements which are practised in sequence. Simple – oh so effective – in influencing all areas of one’s life.Duration 13 weeksNo class 12 June T1 & T2Half-term week of 4 JuneTutors Richard Lang MA UKCP Ian Deavin BSc and Member of CIAA

also recognised by BCCMA

Richard Lang

Visit our website to see video clips and further information about T’ai Chi www.letchworthcentre.org

Saturday 28 AprilWorld T’ai Chi day

see our website for details


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Class Day Time Start Date Tutor Code CostYoga (experienced ) Mon 09.10-10.40 16 Apr LW Y1 £85Yoga (experienced ) Mon 10.45-12.15 16 Apr LW Y2 £85Yoga (all levels) Mon 17.15-18.45 16 Apr CR Y3 £78Yoga (all levels) Mon 18.45-20.15 16 Apr CR Y4 £78Yoga (experienced ) Mon 19.00-20.30 16 Apr LW Y5 £85Yoga (experienced ) Mon 20.40-22.10 16 Apr LW Y6 £85Yoga (experienced ) Wed 09.10-10.40 18 Apr LW Y8 £92Yoga (experienced ) Wed 10.45-12.15 18 Apr LW Y9 £92Yoga (all levels) Wed 18.15-19.45 18 Apr JW Y10 £71Yoga (all levels) Wed 20.00-21.30 18 Apr SH Y11 £92Yoga (all levels) Thurs 13.00-14.30 19 Apr JB Y12 £92Yoga (improvers/beginners) Thurs 18.50-20.20 19 Apr LW Y13 £92Yoga (all levels) Fri 09.15-10.45 20 Apr CR Y14 £78Yoga (all levels) Fri 11.00-12.30 20 Apr CR Y15 £78Yoga (all levels) Sat 08.45-10.15 21 Apr SH Y16 £92

YogaWhy do yoga? For one thing – it makes you feel good and 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 reduced headaches. Duration 13 weeks 12 weeks for Monday classes – no class on 7 May

11 weeks (Y3, Y4, Y14, Y15 – no classes on 7 & 11 May, 9 & 13 July) • 10 weeks for Y10

Half-term week of 4 June

Tutors Julie Brunton BSY

Sarah Harris BWY RT FCT, NLP Master Prac

Carole Richardson BA(Hons) FAETC BWY

Jacqueline Whyte Anusara Inspired Yoga TeacherTM

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.Duration 10 weeksHalf-term week of 4 JuneTutor Thelma McNairn MA Hons Dip ED IYTA

Class Day Time Start Date Code CostIyengar Yoga Tues 19.00-20.30 17 Apr IY1 £70(beginners and general)

Iyengar Yoga Thurs 09.45-11.15 19 Apr IY2 £70(beginners and general)

Vinyasa Flow YogaA flowing set of postures, linked with breath awareness, to focus and still the mind. This class will include Pranayama techniques and a relaxation. Suitable for people with some experience of yoga.

Class Day Time Start Date Code CostVinyasa Flow Yoga Fri 09.50-11.05 20 Apr VFY1 £78

Duration 13 weeks

Half-term week of 4 June

Tutor Sarah O’Connor BA(Hons) BWY(Dip), Pranayama & Meditation Module

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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 weeksHalf-term week of 4 JuneTutor Sarah O’Connor BA(Hons) BWY(Dip), Pranayama & Meditation Module

Fridays 11.15-12.30 Start Date 20 April Code GY1 Cost £78

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.Thursdays – Anne Hill YHF, Biomedical Trust, Yoga Therapist with the CNHC

Duration 10 weeksHalf-term week of 4 JuneThursdays 16.45-18.15 Start Date 19 AprilCode RY1 Cost £71Saturdays – Dr Neelam Taneja PhD, Member IAYT, Fellow (retired) RSM, London

Saturdays 11.00-12.30 Start Date 21 AprilCode RY2 Cost £71

Restorative Yoga

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Post-Natal Yoga & Baby Massage

Pre-Natal Yoga

Gentle yoga exercises during pregnancy promote health and 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 weeksHalf-term week of 4 JuneNo class on 7 MayTutor Tracey Luggeri Level 1 Yoga Birth Teacher

Mondays 19.15-21.15 Start date 16 April Code PY1 Cost £105

Learn to massage your baby, providing a loving, 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, recover and strengthen core muscles, to release shoulders and stiff 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 weeksNo class on 7 MayTutor Tracey Luggeri Level 1 Yoga Birth Teacher

Mondays 10.45-12.30 Cost £53 Start Date 16 April Code BMPN1

11 June Code BMPN2

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Mother and Baby Yoga

Music with Your Baby

These delightful sessions for babies and parents provide a broad range of creative musical experiences. With songs, rhymes, movement, instruments and listening activities included, the classes pay particular attention to the value of music for general development and wellbeing. Open to babies aged up to one year.

Duration 13 weeksHalf-term week of 4 JuneTutor Amanda Brosnan Member of ‘Music with Mum’ team

Wednesdays 10.30-11.00 Start Date 18 Apr Code MY1 Cost £53

A fun, friendly class for babies right up to crawling. Gentle post-natal yoga for you, movement and massage for your baby that you can do together. Includes a guided relaxation session to leave you feeling calm, energised and time for tea and chat. No previous yoga experience necessary. Feeding, sleeping, soothing, changing all welcome throughout the session.Duration 5 weeks No class 7 MayHalf-term week of 4 JuneTutor Alison Fairchild BWY

Mondays 13.00-14.30 Cost £41 Start Date 23 April Code BY1 11 June Code BY2


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Class Day Time Start Date Code CostBaby Ballet (3 yrs) Fri 16.00-16.30 27 Apr CB1 £61Baby Ballet (4 yrs) Fri 16.30-17.00 27 Apr CB2 £61Baby Ballet (3 yrs) Sat 09.00-09.30 21 Apr CB3 £66Baby Ballet (4 yrs) Sat 09.30-10.00 21 Apr CB4 £66Pre-Primary Ballet (5 yrs) Sat 10.00-10.30 21 Apr CB5 £66Primary Ballet (6 yrs) Sat 10.30-11.15 21 Apr CB6 £73Grades 1 & 2 Ballet (7+yrs) Sat 11.15-12.00 21 Apr CB7 £73Ballet (3-5 yrs) Sat 12.00-12.30 21 Apr CB8 £66

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.

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 weeks, 12 weeks for Friday classesHalf-term week of 4 JuneTutor Vickie Lesnick RAD RTS AIDTA

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Yoga for Kids

Class Day Time Start Date Code CostYoga for Kids (3-7 yrs) Tues 16.00-16.45 17 Apr YK1 £59Yoga for Kids (8-12 yrs) Tues 17.00-17.45 17 Apr YK2 £59

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 4 June

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 10 weeksHalf-term week of 4 June Tuesdays 18.00-19.00Start Date 17 April Code YK3 Cost £61

Yoga for Teens

Tutor Jacqueline Whyte Cert YogaBugs,

Yoga’d Up & Anusara Inspired Yoga TeacherTM


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Week-at-a-glance

07.00-08.00 Pilates (beginners)

09.10-10.40 Yoga (experienced students)


10.00-11.00 Carnival Dances (all levels)


10.45-12.30 Baby Massage & Post Natal Yoga

13.00-14.15 Pilates (beginners/improvers)

13.00-14.30 Mother and Baby Yoga14.30-15.30 Pilates designed for

Osteoporosis and Osteopenia


17.00-18.00 Zumba17.15-18.45 Yoga (all levels)

17.45-19.00 Pilates (improvers)

18.00-19.00 Hips, Tums & Thighs18.30-19.30 Pilates (beginners)

18.45-20.15 Yoga (all levels)


19.15-21.15 Pre-Natal Yoga19.45-21.00 Pilates (beginners/improvers)


Tuesdays07.00-8.00 Early Riser Yoga


09.15-10.15 Pilates on the Ball (all levels)

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

10.30-11.45 Pilates (Improvers)

11.15-12.15 Pranayama based Meditation11.15-12.30 Moving Mindfully (advanced)

12.00-13.15 Special Care Pilates (all levels)

Mondays 12.30-13.30 Introductory Pilates16.00-16.45 Yoga for Kids (3-7 yrs)

17.00-17.45 Yoga for Kids (8-12 yrs)

17.15-18.45 T’ai Chi (intermediate/advanced) Yang Style Long & Sword Form

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

18.00-19.00 Pranayama based Meditation18.00-19.15 Pilates (improvers)

19.00-20.30 Five RhythmsTM

19.00-20.30 Iyengar Yoga (beginners &

general)


20.00-21.15 Raqs Sharqi*20.15-21.15 Carnival Dances (beginners)

20.30-21.45 Pilates (men only)

20.30-22.00 T’ai Chi (beginners/intermediate) Yang Style Short Form

20.35-21.55 Meditation & Chakras

Wednesdays 09.10-10.40 Yoga (experienced students)


10.30-11.00 Music with Your Baby10.45-12.15 Yoga (experienced students)





18.45-20.00 Alexander Technique (beginners)

19.00-20.00 Total Body Workout19.30-21.30 Mindfulness Based Stress

Reduction20.00-21.00 Kundalini Yoga20.00-21.30 Yoga (all levels)

20.15-21.30 Moving Mindfully (all levels)

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Thursdays09.45-11.15 Iyengar Yoga (beginners & general)


11.30-13.00 Kundalini Yoga (all levels)



16.45-18.15 Restorative Yoga17.30-18.45 Pilates (improvers)



18.50-20.20 Yoga (improvers/beginners)

19.00-20.00 Latino Ballroom19.00-20.15 Pilates (improvers)

19.00-20.30 T’ai Chi (beginners) Chen Style

20.00-21.00 Salsa (intermediate)

20.15-21.15 Zumba20.30-22.00 T’ai Chi (improvers) Chen Style


21.00-22.00 Salsa (advanced)

Fridays 09.15-10.45 Yoga (all levels)


09.50-11.05 Vinyasa Flow Yoga10.00-10.30 Disco Duck11.00-12.15 Pilates (improvers)


11.15-12.30 Gentle Yoga12.30-13.45 Pilates (beginners/improvers)

14.15--14.45 Disco Duck16.00-16.30 Baby Ballet (3 yrs)

16.30-17.00 Baby Ballet (4 yrs)

17.30-18.30 Ballet for Adults19.00-20.30 Look Great, Feel Fabulous

Saturdays08.30-09.30 Keep Fit




09.30-10.30 Zumba

10.00-10.30 Pre-Primary Ballet (5 yrs)

10.30-11.15 Primary Ballet (6 yrs)

11.00-12.30 Restorative Yoga

11.15-12.00 Grades 1 & 2 Ballet (7+ yrs)

12.00-12.30 Ballet (3-5 yrs)

Sundays05.00-07.30 SadhanaYou are invited to join us most Sunday mornings from 05.00-07.30 fo yoga, mantra and universal prayer. Please contact Saibhung Kaur 07752 446246, [email protected]

* This class is held at Wilbury Hall, St Thomas Church, Bedford Road, Letchworth

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

Charity 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 16 April Half-term: week of 4 June

Refunds: 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.

Founder/DirectorRoberta Meldrum

Head of Classes Fiona Wallace

Head of Counselling Jo Coker

Head of Conferencing and MarketingJaqui Derrick

Head of MindfulnessBarbara Reid

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