Letchworth Centre Spring 2012

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Classes & Treatment

Charity Registration No. 295219

JANUARY-MARCH 2012

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

Classes start 09 January 2012book now!

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To enrol complete the form on page 35Cover photo: Carole Richardson by Paul Derrick

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

Each week, more than 1,000 people attend ourclasses – and hundreds more seek help from our complementary therapy clinic and counsellingservice.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


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

• You’ll find talented, skilled and experienced teachers

• 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


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ReikiReiki (Universal Life Energy) is a Japaneseenergy healing practise that is great for reducingstress, promoting relaxation throughout,boosting the immune system and helpingvarious health problems. It is a gentle hands on (or off)technique, that works on an emotional, physical, mentaland spiritual level to heal holistically, helping to bringbalance and natural healing to oneself. Reiki is also effectivefor putting you in touch with your inner wisdom and clarity.

Reiki is suitable for everyone, with no known contraindications. It can be usedalongside orthodox medical care, other complementary therapies andcounselling.

Reiki Treatments are available Mon, Fri and Sat, including eveningappointments – please contact reception for availability (£45 for firstappointment / £40 per hour thereafter)

If you’re not sure if Reiki is the right treatment for you, Taster Appointments(£15 for 25 mins) are available on the following dates to let you experienceReiki and its benefits:

Fri 20 Jan 2pm - 5pm • Sat 28 Jan 10am - 1pm • Fri 3 Feb 2pm - 5pm

You can also learn Reiki for yourself!

Reiki Level 1 Course – Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 March - £139

This 2 day training focuses on what Reiki is and what it can do for you. Thisincludes where it came from, how to give it and the most effective ways ofusing it – with lots of hands on practice. Upon completion of the 2 daycourse you will know how to use Reiki for self healing, to help friends andfamily and to stimulate personal and spiritual growth. Manuals are provided,and certification awarded upon completion of personal practise. Students findthe training to be ‘fun & friendly’, ‘uplifting’ and ‘a real personal growthexperience’. They leave feeling ‘calmer, more relaxed and peaceful’, and withlots of benefits reported in their life afterward.

Reiki Level 2 and Reiki Level 3a courses are also available for those qualifiedat Level One, in addition to a Reiki Share Group (first Friday of every month)

For further information, or to book, contact Christina Norwich on 01462 622852 or [email protected]

Christina Norwich teaches and practises authentic Reiki having studied andpractised since 2001, she is also a qualified Life Coach.


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Mindfulness offers, quite simply, a way of changing your life.By altering the way you think and perceive the world, itspractice makes you less stressed, better able to cope, morepositive, more aware – in short, more able to appreciateyourself and your life.

Department for Mindfulness

Principal teacher: Barbara Reid, a university teacher who hastrained in teaching Mindfulness Based Approaches with theCentre for Mindfulness Research and Practice at BangorUniversity, and with John Kabat-Zinn (who developed theformal Mindfulness programme). She is a registered teacherwith the ‘Be Mindful’ campaign, is a Fellow of the HigherEducation Academy, and in addition to her other Mindfulnessteaching has run Mindfulness in prisons.

In recognition of its importance to ourwellbeing, the Centre is launching a specialistDepartment for Mindfulness which includesthe following programmes:

• Mindfulness Basics – a short two-sessionintroduction to mindfulness principles.

• Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction– the classic 8-week course

• Mindfulness Practice Days

• Mindfulness at Work/Mindfulness in theCommunity – programmes tailored to theneeds of organisations, companies andgroups


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ReferralService

Finding the righttherapist can bebewildering. Wecan take that

pressure away fromyou by offering a

confidential referralservice.

Call Jo Coker or Sylvia Sterling on 01462 678804.

• Bereavement Counselling• Clinical Psychology• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)• Couples, Relationship andPsychosexual Therapy

• Family Therapy• Health Counselling• Hypnotherapy• Integrative Psychotherapy • Life Coaching• Low-cost Counselling• 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 andmanage your problems, with the aim of helping you toachieve a more satisfying experience of life.Clinic hours: Mon – Fri 09.00 to 20.30 Sat 09.00 to 15.30

Counselling, Psychotherapy & Personal Change

We also offer:• Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)• Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)

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For appointments telephoneReception on 01462 678804


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Osteopathy

Complementary Therapies

Aromatherapy

For appointments or more informationtelephone Reception on 01462 678804

or visit our website

www.letchworthcentre.org

• Acupuncture

• Homeopathy

• Manual Lymphatic Drainage

• Aromatherapy/Hot Stones

• Massage

• Medical Herbalism

• Naturopathy

• Osteopathy/Cranial Osteopathy

• Physiotherapy

• Reflexology

• Reiki

• Shiatsu

Massage

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Our practitioners – talented, experienced and highly qualified


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To enrol complete the form on page 35

Alexander TechniqueRenowned for its benefits to back pain sufferers, Alexander Techniqueteaches us how to sit, stand, lie and move in ways which minimisechronic muscular & spinal tension. Especially useful in stress relief, italso helps asthma and insomnia. Wear loose clothing & bring a mat orblanket and 2/3 paperbacks.

Duration 10 weeksHalf-term week of 13 FebruaryTutor Judy Hammond BEd ANATD MSTAT

Moving Mindfully is a uniquemovement, alignment and relaxationclass, carefully combining keyelements of Pilates, Yoga and T’ai Chiand always incorporating theAlexander principles of excellent useof the spine and joints. The resultingquality of movement and alignmentis 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 24 Jan X1 £75TechniqueAlexander (beginners) Wed 18.45-20.00 18 Jan X2 £75TechniqueMoving (advanced) Tues 11.15-12.30 24 Jan MM1 £75Mindfully Moving (all levels) Wed 20.15-21.30 18 Jan MM2 £75Mindfully


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FREE Dance Taster Thursday 5 January see page 21

Marcia Magliari (centre)

You will dance, get fit and have greatfun in this popular class whichincludes barre work (for greaterflexibility and balance), centre work(for toning) and simple balletroutines. Open to anyone over 16 who hashad ballet experience.

Duration 10 weeksHalf-term week of 13 FebruaryTutor Vickie Lesnick RAD RTS AIDTA

Ballet for AdultsVickie Lesnick(right)

Class Day Time Start Date Code CostBallet for Adults Tues 19.00-20.00 17 Jan B1 £60

Discover the richness and energyof Brazil from the traditions of theOrixas (Yoruba Entities) to StreetCarnival, and from jazzy BossaNova to seedy Samba Reggae.Each class begins with a gentlewarm up, followed by dancetraining and a routine – andfinishes with slow, deep stretches.Wear loose comfortable clothing anddance/soft shoes that allow your feet tobend.

Carnival Dances from Brazil

Class Day Time Start Date Code CostCarnival Dances Mon 10.00-11.00 9 Jan C1 £66(some experience required)

Carnival Dances Tues 20.15-21.15 10 Jan C2 £66(beginners)

Duration 11 weeksHalf-term week of 13 FebruaryTutor Marcia Magliari Dip DMT


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Class Day Time Start Date Code CostFive RhythmsTM Tues 19.00-20.30 10 Jan F1 £83

Experience being in your own skinand moving to your own innerrhythm… Whether you’ve alwaysdanced – or always yearned to –Five Rhythms™ offers a wonderfulopportunity to experience yourselfin motion, in a totally non-judgmental and uncriticalenvironment. You will learn to feelgood about the way you move,about your body, and your meansof expressing your feelings. Wear loose, comfortable clothing you canmove in. Bring water to drink.

Duration 11 weeksHalf-term week of 13 FebruaryTutor Richard Lang MA UKCP Five RhythmsTM

accredited teacher

Five RhythmsTM

Flowing, staccato, chaos, lyrical, stillness.

Workshop Day Time Code CostFive RhythmsTM Sunday 29 January 10.00-13.00 F2 £20Five RhythmsTM Sunday 25 March 10.00-13.00 F3 £20

To book your place on a workshop contact Richard Lang on07968 845825 or email [email protected]

Free Dance TasterThursday, 5 January, 18.30-21.00 Come along and try Carnival Dances, Latino Ballroom, Stretchand Centering and Raqs Sharqi. Admission free.


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Fitness & Biomechanics Coaching• Personal Training

• Biomechanics Assessments

• Nutritional Evaluations

• Lifestyle Appraisals

Stop thinking about making a change to your life - get in touch!

Contact Phil on 07515 881637 [email protected]

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Class Day Time Start Date Code CostHips, Tums & Thighs Mon 18.00-19.00 9 Jan K1 £66Keep Fit Wed 19.00-20.00 11 Jan K2 £66Keep Fit Sat 08.30-09.30 14 Jan K3 £66Zumba Mon 17.00-18.00 9 Jan ZU3 £55Zumba Thurs 20.15-21.15 12 Jan ZU1 £55Zumba Sat 09.30-10.30 14 Jan ZU2 £55

Hips, Tums & Thighs – Tone thosethighs and flatten your tum, shakeyour hips and say goodbye to theChristmas excesses!Keep Fit includes warm-up, 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise, abdominal strength training,body toning, cool-down and stretch.Zumba combines Latin andinternational music with a fun andeffective workout system. Early booking recommended for this popular class.

Tutor Luzi Georgas IISTDuration 11 weeksHalf term week of 13 February

Hips, Tums & ThighsKeep Fit & Zumba


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Suitable for all levels of experience beginners welcome.

Meditation

Ian WarderFour different types of meditationtechniques will be taught:1. Mindfulness/Buddhist based breathing

technique2. Modernised visualisation techniques

based on Tibetan Buddhism3. Taoist water tradition meditation4. Sound meditation/being present

in the Zen wayDuration 9 weeksNo class on 18 FebruaryTutor Ian Warder MA MSc

Class Day Time Start Date Code CostMeditation Sat 11.15-12.30 21 Jan M1 £54

Calms the mind Relaxes the body

Reduces stress &blood pressure

Increases awareness &

self-confidence

Improves concentration


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Guided visualisation, affirmation and meditation form the basis of thispowerful programme, designed to address healing in key life areas:Week 1 – Chakra & Guided MeditationWeek 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 on 13 February

Meditation & the Chakras

Pranayama is the science of the breath,control of which has been shown to improvephysical health, wellbeing and to still themind. When combined with meditation it canserve as a powerful de-stressing tool. We willobserve our habitual patterns of breathing,their effect on the mind – and learn to alterthem to produce inner harmony and positivethinking processes.Duration 11 weeks Half-term week on 13 February

Meditation & Pranayama

Class Day Time Start Date Code CostMeditation & Pranayama Tues 11.15-12.15 10 Jan PM1 £64Meditation & Pranayama Tues 18.00-19.00 10 Jan PM2 £64

Class Day Time Start Date Code CostMeditation & the Chakras Tues 20.35-21.55 17 Jan M2 £60Meditation & the Chakras Wed 13.30-15.00 18 Jan M3 £60

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 Mindfulnesspractices that improve focus and concentration, help you to relax, andreconnect with the experience of your senses. While not a prerequisitefor the 8 week programme, Basics is a good starting point for anyoneinterested in becoming more mindful. Enrolment on Basics entitles youto £10 discount on the full 8-week course.Tutor Barbara Reid PhD, PGDip Mindfulness

Sessions Day Time Code CostMBSR Basics Wed 18 Jan & 1 Feb 14.00-17.00 MBB1 £62MBSR Basics Sat 10 March & 24 Mar 14.00-17.00 MBB2 £62

Be Mindful…with our Mindfulness

Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programmesOriginally developed at one of theleading university hospitals in the US over25 years ago to help manage chronicpain, MBSR’s reputation for helpingpeople to deal with a wide range ofproblems is now worldwide.Research over two decades has shownthat people who complete the coursereport:• 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 notgo 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, thisprogramme includes all the elements of the 8-week course in a moreconcise format. Contact [email protected] for more details.

If you are feeling disconnectedfrom your life – if you want tospend less time beinghighjacked by the stresses andstrains of work, home, family, orhealth – if you want to learn tolive more fully in the presentmoment – and you are willingto commit yourself to spending45 minutes a day working onthis – then this well established and tried-and-tested class can giveyou the tools to change your life. We can all benefit from MBSRtraining: we all long to be centred and at ease with our lives. Duration 9 weeks (plus Sunday, 4 March, 10.00-16.00) Half-term week of 13 FebruaryTutor Barbara Reid PhD, PGDip Mindfulness

(All students must attend the orientation session on Wednesday 11 January)

Class Day Time Start Date Code CostMBSR Wed 19.30-21.30 11 Jan MB1 £185

Practice Day for Mindfulness GraduatesThis Day of Practice on the theme of ‘Seeing clearly: being with allour experience’, will provide an opportunity to reconnect with andgo deeper into your Mindfulness practice. Prerequisite: completionof any 8-week Mindfulness course.Session Date Time Code CostMBSR Practice Day Sun, 4 March 10.00-16.00 MB2 £50


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PilatesThe reason our Pilates classes are always full is not just because wehave excellent instructors – it’s because Pilates really does work! Ourstudents come back term after term and report more energy, reducedback pain and better posture. Book early and secure your place – you won’t regret it!

TutorsAmanda Brosnan Body Control Pilates, Body Control Reformer

Kati Boyle 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

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 awhile. This will enable you to progress into one of our Improversclasses. It will take into account any relevant medical history, assessposture and movement quality and introduce the Pilates principles. You will be asked to complete a brief health questionnaire and will need to arrive15 minutes before the start of the first class (ie. at 08.30).

Duration 6 weeksTutor Amanda Brosnan Body Control Pilates, Body Control Reformer

Session Day Time Start Date Code CostPilates Introductory Tues 08.45-09.45 10 Jan PTP1 £49

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Pilates (beginners) Mon 08.30-09.30 9 Jan SG P24 £90Pilates (beginners) Mon 09.30-10.30 9 Jan SG P25 £90Pilates (beginners/improvers) Mon 13.00-14.15 9 Jan RL P1 £90Pilates (improvers) Mon 17.45-19.00 9 Jan RL P2 £90Pilates (beginners) Mon 18.30-19.30 9 Jan EC P23 £90Pilates (beginners/improvers) Mon 19.45-21.00 9 Jan EC P3 £90 Pilates (improvers) Tues 09.45-11.00 10 Jan AB P4 £90Pilates (improvers) Tues 10.30-11.45 10 Jan RL P5 £90Pilates (beginners) Tues 18.00-19.15 10 Jan AB P6 £90Pilates (beginners/improvers) Tues 19.15-20.30 10 Jan AB P7 £90Pilates (Men only) Tues 20.30-21.45 10 Jan AB P8 £90Pilates (beginners) Wed 08.00-09.00 11 Jan SG P26 £90Pilates (improvers) Wed 09.15-10.30 11 Jan RL P9 £90Pilates (improvers) Wed 11.15-12.30 11 Jan AB P10 £90Pilates (improvers) Wed 14.00-15.15 11 Jan JC P11 £90Pilates (beginners/improvers) Wed 17.45-19.00 11 Jan EC P12 £90Pilates (beginners/improvers) Thurs 10.00-11.15 12 Jan RL P13 £90Pilates (beginners/improvers) Thurs 11.30-12.45 12 Jan RL P14 £90Pilates (beginners/improvers) Thurs 16.30-17.30 12 Jan SG P27 £90Pilates (beginners/improvers) Thurs 17.30-18.45 12 Jan AB P15 £90Pilates (improvers) Thurs 17.45-19.00 2 Feb KB P16 £66Pilates (improvers) Thurs 19.00-20.15 2 Feb KB P18 £66Pilates (beginners/improvers) Thurs 20.30-21.45 12 Jan SG P19 £90Pilates (improvers) Fri 08.30-09.30 13 Jan SG P28 £90 Pilates (beginners/improvers) Fri 09.30-10.45 13 Jan JC P20 £90Pilates (improvers) Fri 11.00-12.15 13 Jan AB P21 £90Pilates (beginners) Fri 12.30-13.45 13 Jan AB P22 £90

PilatesDuration 11 weeks, 8 weeks for Kati Boyle’s classes

Half-term week of 13 February

Beginners’ Level – for those who have not done Pilates before – the introductory course is also recommended for this level.Improvers’ Level - suitable for those with no serious medicalconditions who have attended at least two (or even three) terms atbeginners level.


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Pilates ‘On the Ball’

Rachel Luck

The exercise ball is a wonderfulPilates tool for improving corestrength and developing theabdominal and back muscles.Exercising ʻon the ball’ – whichcontinually moves slightly beneathyou as you work – can also increaseoverall flexibility and mobility. And it’s such fun to do! Open to both beginners and moreexperienced Pilates students. (You willneed to provide your own ball.)

Duration 11 weeksHalf-term week of 13 FebruaryTutor Rachel Luck Modern Pilates I, II & III,Gordon Thompson’s Body Control Reformer

Tuesdays 09.15-10.15 Start Date 10 Jan Code PLB1 Cost £90

This course includes Pilatesexercises designed tostrengthen the core muscles ina way that helps support thespine whilst avoiding anyexercises that are not suitablefor people with osteoporosis orosteopenia. We use weights(where appropriate) to promotebone strength. The class finisheswith relaxation.Participants must be able to getdown (and up!) from the floor.Duration 11 weeksHalf-term week of 13 FebruaryTutor Julia Crossman Body Control Pilates, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Level

4 low back

Mondays 14.30-15.30 Start Date 9 Jan Code OPL1 Cost £90

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Body TonePilates

This programme focuses onbuilding strength and stamina andis designed for those peoplelooking for a more demandingPilates workout. Prospectivestudents should be free from pain,injuries or any conditions affectingmobility. As with all exerciseregimes, you should consult yourGP before beginning any physicalprogramme.Duration 11 weeksHalf-term week of 13 FebruaryTutor Shashin Gajjar Body Control Pilates

Thursdays 17.45-19.00Start Date 12 Jan Code P17 Cost £90

Special CarePilates

A gentle, slow-moving class withplenty of time to focus on specialconditions that may make exercisedifficult.

Duration 11 weeksHalf-term week of 13 FebruaryTutor Rachel Luck Modern Pilates I, II & III,Gordon Thompson’s Body Control Reformer

Special Care PilatesTuesdays 12.00-13.15Start Date 10 Jan Code BPSP1 Cost £90

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

Duration 6 weeks

Half-term week of 13 FebruaryTutor Bridget Poulter MCIM

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

Class Day Time Start Date Code CostRaqs Sharqi Tues 20.15-21.15 10 Jan R2 £36Raqs Sharqi Tues 20.15-21.15 27 Feb R4 £36

SalsaIf you like Latin rhythms this is theclass for you! Salsa offers a physicaland mental challenge – and the classis both fun and a wonderfulopportunity to form new friendships.You will learn to dance La SalsaCubana and master the basic steps inMambo, Rumba and turns. Come on your own or with a partner. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and flexible shoes – but not trainers!

Duration 11 weeks Half-term week of 13 FebruaryTutor Marcia Magliari Dip DMT

Class Day Time Start Date Code CostSalsa (intermediate) Thurs 20.00-21.00 12 Jan SA2 £66Salsa (advanced) Thurs 21.00-22.00 12 Jan SA3 £66

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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 Brazilianchoreographer who was the pioneer of Braziliandance in the UK.This class is suitable for beginners. Ideally, come with apartner. Wear loose comfortable clothing and dance orsoft shoes that allow your feet to bend.

Duration 11 weeks Tutor Marcia Magliari Dip DMT

Half-term week of 13 FebruaryClass Day Time Start Date Code CostLatino Ballroom Thurs 19.00-20.00 12 Jan SA1 £66

Strengthening & CenteringAn advanced programmeA unique body workout that aims tointegrate base, strength, balance,fluidity and graceful movements withthe principles coming from classical ballet, T’ai Chi and Yoga. Suitable for experienced dancers, actors, and those who are physically fit and arewilling to be challenged!

Duration 11 weeks Half-term week of 13 FebruaryTutor Marcia Magliari Dip DMT

Class Day Time Start Date Code CostStrengthening & Centering Thurs 18.15-19.00 12 Jan SC1 £60

Free Dance TasterThursday, 5 January, 18.30-21.00 Come along and try Carnival Dances, Latino Ballroom, Stretch andCentering and Raqs Sharqi. Admission free.

Marcia Magliari

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Class Day Time Start Date Tutor Code CostT’ai Chi Tues 17.15-18.45 10 Jan RL T1 £83(Yang style long form and sword form – intermediate/advanced)

T’ai Chi Tues 20.30-22.00 10 Jan RL T2 £83(Yang style short form – beginners/intermediate)

T’ai Chi Thurs 19.00-20.30 12 Jan ID T3 £83(Chen style – beginners)

T’ai Chi Thurs 20.30-22.00 12 Jan ID T4 £83(Chen style – improvers)

T’ai Chi Sat 10.15-11.15 21 Jan IW T5 £55(Wu style short form – intermediate)

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

increasing muscle strength and is thereforerecognised by NICE as a useful part of a fallsprevention programme.

• can benefit the heart and circulatorysystems

• can significantly reduce stress• can enhance well-beingIt consists of a series of slow stylised, dance like movements which arepractised in sequence. Simple – oh so effective – in influencing allareas of one’s life.Duration 11 weeks for T1, T2, T3 and T49 weeks for T5 – no class on 18 FebHalf-term week of 13 FebruaryTutors Richard Lang MA UKCP

Ian Warder MA MSc

Ian Deavin BSc and Member of CIAA

also recognised by BCCMA

Richard Lang

Video clips and further information www.letchworthcentre.org


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Class Day Time Start Date Tutor Code CostYoga (experienced ) Mon 09.10-10.40 9 Jan LW Y1 £77Yoga (experienced ) Mon 10.45-12.15 9 Jan LW Y2 £77Yoga (all levels) Mon 17.15-18.45 9 Jan CR Y3 £77Yoga (all levels) Mon 18.45-20.15 9 Jan CR Y4 £77Yoga (experienced ) Mon 19.00-20.30 9 Jan LW Y5 £77Yoga (experienced ) Mon 20.40-22.10 9 Jan LW Y6 £77Yoga (experienced ) Wed 09.15-10.45 11 Jan LW Y8 £77Yoga (beginners/improvers) Wed 10.45-12.15 11 Jan LW Y9 £77Yoga (all levels) Wed 18.15-19.45 11 Jan JW Y10 £77Yoga (all levels) Wed 20.00-21.30 11 Jan SH Y11 £77Yoga (all levels) Thurs 13.00-14.30 12 Jan JB Y12 £77Yoga (improvers/beginners) Thurs 18.50-20.20 12 Jan LW Y13 £77Yoga (all levels) Fri 09.15-10.45 13 Jan CR Y14 £77Yoga (all levels) Fri 11.00-12.30 13 Jan CR Y15 £77Yoga (all levels) Sat 08.45-10.15 14 Jan SH Y16 £77

YogaWhy do yoga? For one thing – it makes you feel good and it keepsyou flexible and improves your stamina. It stretches your muscles– it helps still your mind, improves concentration, boosts self-confidence. People report that they sleep better, experience fewer episodes of back strain and have reduced headaches. Duration 11 weeksHalf-term week of 13 February

TutorsJulie 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 13 FebruaryTutor Thelma McNairn MA Hons Dip ED IYTA

Class Day Time Start Date Code CostIyengar Yoga Tues 19.00-20.30 10 Jan IY1 £70(beginners and general)

Iyengar Yoga Thurs 09.45-11.15 12 Jan IY2 £70(beginners and general)

Kundalini YogaKundalini Yoga is a relationshipbetween you and yourself. Atechnology of awareness that bringstogether finite and infinite. A joiningtogether of body, mind and spirit.Using asana, pranayama, mudra,mantra and bandhas, Kundalini yogaembraces all practices of yoga,awakening the self to more creativeand satisfying ways of living andcommunicating.

Class Day Time Start Date Code CostKundalini Yoga Weds 19.45-20.45 11 Jan KY2 £66Kundalini Yoga Thurs 11.30-13.00 12 Jan KY1 £77

Duration 11 weeks

Half-term week of 13 FebruaryTutor Saibhung Kaur

Kundalini Levels I & II

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Post Natal Yoga& Baby Massage

Pre-Natal Yoga

Gentle yoga exercises duringpregnancy promote health andlead you to a more confidentbirth. In this class you will learnpostures which strengthen, giveflexibility and release tension –and you will be supported in acommunity of other mothers-to-be over tea and a chat andoften for long after your baby’sarrivalDuration 11 weeksHalf-term week of 13 FebruaryTutor Tracey Luggeri Level 1 Yoga Birth Teacher

Mondays 19.15-21.15Start date 9 JanCode PY1 Cost £95

You will be taught to massageyour baby: it provides a loving,fun, positive interaction that has been proven to nurture a baby’s health anddevelopment. Followed by onehour of post-natal yoga toexercise, recover and strengthencore muscles, to release shouldersand stiff upper backs. Includesrelaxation, refreshments & chat! Wear an old t-shirt, bring a towel, andan organic base oil eg. grapeseed, olive,or sunflower (avoid nut oils).

Duration 11 weeksHalf-term week of 13 FebruaryTutor Tracey Luggeri Level 1 Yoga Birth Teacher

Mondays 10.45-12.30Start date 9 JanCode BMPN1 Cost £94


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Gentle Yoga

A gentler approach to yogadesigned for anyone withrestricted movement who isrecovering from illness oroperations, or simply for those ofyou who love yoga but don’twant the intense stretch! Classcovers postures work, pranayama(breathing practices) meditationand relaxation.Duration 11 weeksHalf-term week of 13 FebruaryTutor Sarah O’ConnorBA(Hons) BWY(Dip), Pranayama & Meditation Module

Fridays 11.00-12.15 Start Date 13 Jan Code GY1 Cost £65

This is a small yoga therapy classdesigned for people with chronicconditions eg. ME and MS,breathing difficulties, limitedmobility or who find a regularYoga session challenging for anyreason. Focus is on the breath,carefully selected therapeuticposture work and deeprestorative relaxation.Tutors Thursdays – Anne Hill YHF, Biomedical Trust, Yoga Therapist with the CNHC

Saturdays – Dr Neelam Taneja PhD, Member IAYT, Fellow (retired) RSM, London

Duration 10 weeksHalf-term week of 13 FebruaryThursdays 16.45-18.15 Start Date 12 Jan Code RY1 Cost £70Saturdays 11.00-12.30 Start Date 14 Jan Code RY2 Cost £70

RestorativeYoga

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Mother andBaby Yoga

Music withYour Baby

These delightful sessions forbabies and parents provide abroad range of creative musicalexperiences. With songs, rhymes,movement, instruments andlistening activities included, theclasses pay particular attentionto the value of music for generaldevelopment and wellbeing. Open to babies aged up to one year.

Duration 11 weeksHalf-term week of 13 FebruaryTutor Amanda Brosnan Member of‘Music with Mum’ team

Wednesdays 10.30-11.00 Start Date 11 Jan Code MY1 Cost £44

These small, baby-focussedclasses (for babies from 6 weeksto crawling) alternate betweengentle post-natal yoga formums, yoga for babies, andyoga done together and includea mixture of movement,massage, rhymes and song.No previous experience of yogarequired. Feeding, sleeping, soothing,changing can take place throughoutthe session.Duration 5 weeksHalf-term week of 13 FebruaryTutor Alison Fairchild BWY

Mondays 13.00-14.30 Start Date 9 Jan Code BY1 Cost £40Mondays 13.00-14.30 Start Date 20 Feb Code BY2 Cost £40


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Class Day Time Start Date Code CostBaby Ballet (3 yrs) Fri 16.00-16.30 20 Jan CB1 £50Baby Ballet (4 yrs) Fri 16.30-17.00 20 Jan CB2 £50Baby Ballet (3 yrs) Sat 09.00-09.30 21 Jan CB3 £50Baby Ballet (4 yrs) Sat 09.30-10.00 21 Jan CB4 £50Pre-Primary Ballet (5 yrs) Sat 10.00-10.30 21 Jan CB5 £50Primary Ballet (6 yrs) Sat 10.30-11.15 21 Jan CB6 £55Grades 1 & 2 Ballet (7+yrs) Sat 11.15-12.00 21 Jan CB7 £55Ballet (3-5 yrs) Sat 12.00-12.30 21 Jan CB8 £50

We regret that after the first class parents will not be able to remain in theclassroom. Please note that photos may only be taken with the permission of thetutor; filming will, however, never be permitted.

Ballet for Kids

These fun classes for children aged 3 and above provide a wonderfuldiscipline – improving co-ordination, spatial and body awareness,concentration and physical confidence. The ballet training is accordingto the Royal Academy of Dance method.Dress comfortably and dance in either bare feet or dance shoes.Duration 10 weeksHalf-term week of 13 FebruaryTutor Vickie Lesnick RAD RTS AIDTA


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“Young children will come alive at Disco Duck - the best disco dance classes in town for groovy kids”

Brand new classes now available to book

Call 01462 625781 for more details

www.disco-duck.co.ukAvailable in Herts & Beds. In association with

The ultimate dance experience

Funky dance classes specifically for young children to encourage movement, learning, confidence and fun!

specifically for pre-school age children

Classes at theLetchworthCentre on

Fridays at 10am& 2.15pm


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Yoga for Kids

Class Day Time Start Date Code CostYoga for Kids (3-7 yrs) Tues 16.00-16.45 10 Jan YK1 £49Yoga for Kids (8-12 yrs) Tues 17.00-17.45 10 Jan YK2 £49

Designed to stimulate imagination, encourage correct breathing andhelp maintain natural flexibility, these fun and creative classesincorporate songs, stories and relaxation techniques with yogapostures.

Duration 11 weeksHalf-term week of 13 February

Tutor Julie Brunton BSY

Each class is a mixture of storytelling,yoga postures, songs, music, mantra,games and meditation for children aged 7-11 yrs.Duration 11 weeksHalf-term week of 13 February

Tutors Saibhung Kaur Harsaren KaurThursdays 16.30-17.30 Start Date 10 Jan Code YM1 Cost £55

Yogi MeNEW


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Yoga for Teens

The sessions for teenagers (11-15 yrs) combine traditionalyoga postures with breathing andrelaxation exercises to improveconcentration, regulate sleeppatterns and maintain naturalflexibility.Duration 11 weeksHalf-term week of 13 February

Tutor Jacqueline Whyte Cert YogaBugs,

Yoga’d Up & Anusara Inspired Yoga TeacherTM

Tuesdays 18.00-19.00Start Date 10 Jan Code YK3 Cost £66

Suitable for students aged 14-18who are keen on sport andalready fit looking for the perfectcross-training regime. Yoga hasbeen proven time and time againto help sports people andathletes to improve overallfitness, strengthen and increaseflexibility, reduce injury and focusthe mind for the competitivesports arena.Duration 11 weeksHalf-term week of 13 February

Tutor Sarah O’Connor BA (Hons) BWY

(Dip) Pranayama and Meditation Modules

Tuesdays 16.30-17.30Start Date 10 Jan Code YSP1 Cost £66

Yoga for the Young Sportsperson

For more information visitwww.letchworthcentre.org

Sarah O’Connor

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Week-at-a-glance

08.30-09.30 Pilates (beginners)

09.10-10.40 Yoga (experienced students)

09.30-10.30 Pilates (beginners)

10.00-11.00 Carnival Dances (all levels)10.45-12.15 Yoga (experienced students)

10.45-12.30 Baby Massage & Post NatalYoga

13.00-14.15 Pilates (beginners/improvers)

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

Osteoporosis andOsteopenia

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)19.00-20.30 Yoga (experienced students)

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


Tuesdays08.45-09.45 Introduction to Pilates 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 Meditation 311.15-12.30 Moving Mindfully (advanced)

12.00-13.15 Special Care Pilates(all levels)

16.00-16.45 Yoga for Kids (3-7 yrs)16.30-17.30 Yoga for Sports (14-18yrs)

Mondays 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 Meditation & Pranayama18.00-19.15 Pilates (beginners)

19.00-20.00 Ballet for Adults19.00-20.30 Five RhythmsTM

19.00-20.30 Iyengar Yoga (beginners &

general)


20.00-21.15 Raqs Sharqi*(intermediate/advanced)

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 08.00-09.00 Pilates (beginners)


09.15-10.30 Pilates (improvers)

10.30-11.00 Music with Your Baby10.45-12.15 Yoga (beginners/improvers)


13.30-15.00 Meditation & Chakras14.00-15.15 Pilates (improvers)


18.15-19.45 Yoga (all levels)18.45-20.00 Alexander Technique

(beginners)

19.00-20.00 Keep Fit19.30-21.30 Mindfulness Based Stress

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


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Week-at-a-glance

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

10.00-11.15 Pilates (improvers/experienced)

11.30-13.00 Kundalini Yoga (all levels)11.30-12.45 Pilates (beginners/improvers)

13.00-14.30 Yoga (all levels)16.30-17.30 Pilates (beginners)

16.30-17.30 Yogi Me (7-11yrs)16.45-18.15 Restorative Yoga17.30-18.45 Pilates (beginners/improvers)


17.45-19.00 Body Tone Pilates18.15-19.00 Strengthening & Centering18.50-20.20 Yoga (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 08.30-09.30 Pilates (beginners)

09.15-10.45 Yoga (all levels)09.30-10.45 Pilates (beginners/improvers)

10.00-10.30 Disco Duck11.00-12.15 Pilates (improvers)

11.00-12.30 Yoga (all levels)11.00-12.15 Gentle Yoga12.30-13.45 Pilates (beginners)

16.00-16.30 Baby Ballet (3 yrs)16.30-17.00 Baby Ballet (4 yrs)

Saturdays08.30-09.30 Keep Fit

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)

10.15-11.15 T’ai Chi (Wu style short

form/intermediate)

10.30-11.15 Primary Ballet (6 yrs)

11.00-12.30 Restorative Yoga

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

11.15-12.30 Meditation

12.00-12.30 Ballet (3-5 yrs)

Sundays05.00-07.30 SadhanaYou are invited to join us mostSunday mornings from 05.00-07.30 fo yoga, mantra anduniversal prayer. Please contactSaibhung Kaur 07752 446246,[email protected]

* These classes are held at WilburyHall, St Thomas Church, BedfordRoad, Letchworth

For more information visitwww.letchworthcentre.org


Useful information

The Letchworth Centre forHealthy LivingRosehill Hospital, HitchinRoad, 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]

Half-term: week of 13 FebruaryTerm begins: Week of 9 January Severe weather: Check our websitewww.letchworthcentre.org before settingout on your journey to confirm that we are able to open.Refunds: Once term has begun, refundscan only be given for classes inexceptional circumstances and will besubject to a £20 administration fee. Allrefund requests must be made in writing.Advertising: Half page – £125Full page – £175 Back page – £200To book an advertisement [email protected]

DirectorRoberta Meldrum(Founder)

Head of ClassesFiona Wallace

Head of Counselling and Clinical ServicesJo Coker

Head of Conferencing and MarketingJaqui Derrick

Head of MindfulnessBarbara Reid

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To book your place complete the form below in block capitalsand post to: The Letchworth Centre for Healthy Living, Rosehill Hospital,Hitchin Road, Letchworth, Herts. SG6 3NAFor confirmation of booking enclose an SAE

Enrolment Form

TOTAL £

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I certify that the above information is true and accurate. I consent to my details being held by theLetchworth Centre for Healthy Living for administrative purposes. I agree to the Letchworth Centrecontacting me with details of its programmes that may be of interest to me, or for research that itmay wish to conduct into its clinic and classes. By supplying my email address, I give my consent for itto be used by the Letchworth Centre for administrative or marketing purposes.

• Concessions are available on some classes at the discretionof the Centre.

• Proof of entitlement will be required upon enrolment.

Title (Mr. Mrs. etc.) Surname

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Mobile

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Class/Workshop Time Ref. Fee1.2.3.

We cannot accept payment by American Express Card.


You can hire our facilities for• Conferencing, training, away-days• Celebrations, wedding receptions, children’s parties

We offer• Large refurbished rooms• Lovely, tranquil grounds set in 8½ acres of greenbelt• Ample parking• Catering available• Competitive daily and hourly rates

local charities, health and social care providers,mental health services, educational bodies andsocial enterprises.

For further details, contact Jaqui on 01462 678 804email [email protected]

We are a community venue for

Letchworth Centre for Healthy Living


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