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Vinyasa Yoga
 Classes held in: Northwich
 Type of Class: Vinyasa YOGA
 Teacher/ Leader: Jackie Morton
 Age Group/Level:

Mixed Ability

 What does it cost? £5.50 per session
 When held: Daytime & Evenings
 Contact: Jackie
 Phone No: 07775 575129
 Email: jackie.mortonAThotmail.co.uk


I am a fully qualified Sun Power Yoga teacher and an acredited British Wheel of Yoga teacher.

In my classes my aim is to give you the opportunity to exercise your body, still your mind, and find inner stillness by using our breath as our focus.

Classes are warm and friendly.


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Bodywork-Pilates
 Classes held in: Chester
 Type of Class: Hatha YOGA, Dru YOGA, PILATES
 Teacher/ Leader: Various 
 Age Group/Level: Mixed abilities 
 What does it cost? £6 - £7 per session
 When held: Comprehensive timetable -
daytime and evening classes
 Contact: Helen Conway
 Phone No: 01244 311 114
 Mobile: 07850 918089
 Email: receptionATbodywork-pilates.co.uk
 Website: www.bodywork-pilates.co.uk
 Also Offers: Thai & Swedish Massage, Reiki, Personal tuition, fully equipped Pilates studio.

Bodywork-Pilates
is Chester's only specialist Pilates & Yoga centre.

A fully equipped Pilates studio plus a calm matwork/yoga studio offers the perfect surroundings for peaceful relaxation and focused practice.
The studio is also used for regular workshops and events.

Yoga classes are suitable for all levels whilst Pilates classes are graded for specific ability.

Please contact us if you require any further information.

We're located at:
W11 & W12 Chester Enterprise Centre, Hoole,
Chester CH2 3NE

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The Balance Studio - Yoga & Pilates
 Classes held in: Hale
 Type of Class: General Hatha, Iyengar, Pregnancy, Post Natal and Baby YOGA
 Teacher/ Leader: Various
 Age Group/Level:

Various Levels

 What does it cost? From £7 per session
 When held: Daytime & Evening
 Contact: Elisa Ferguson
 Phone No: 0161 928 8280
 Email: elisaATthebalancestudio.co.uk
 Website: www.thebalancestudio.co.uk
 Also Offers: Classes, Courses, Workshops and treatments in Yoga, Pilates and Holistic Therapies


The Balance Studio offer Yoga classes in Hatha, Iyengar, pregnancy, post natal recovery and baby and toddler yoga.

Baby massage classes are also held as well as Pilates courses.

Various holistic therapies offered including Reiki, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Indian head massage, Acupuncture.

The space is also used for workshops and courses in the holistic field.


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Pilates at The Studio
 Classes held in: Tattenhall
 Type of Class: PILATES
 Teacher/ Leader: Various
 Age Group/Level:

All Levels

 What does it cost? £6.50 - £8 per session
 When held: Daytime & Evenings - Weekly
 Contact: Jill Raine
 Phone No: 01829 771895
 Email: jillATthestudiotattenhall.co.uk
 Website: www.thestudiotattenhall.co.uk
 Also Offers: Alexander Technique and Nia Classes & Workshops.


Body Control Pilates matwork classes using a unique 14 level system to take you safely from beginners right through to Full Mat.

Class size limited to 12 people to ensure individual attention.

All the teachers are Body Control registered and fully insured.


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Burtonwood Yoga Group
 Classes held in: Burtonwood, Warrington
 Type of Class: YOGA
 Teacher/ Leader: Jenny Smith
 Age Group/Level:

Mixed

 What does it cost? £3.50 per session
 When held: Evenings - Weekly
 Contact: Jenny
 Phone No: 07845 161698
 Email: jennifer182smithATbtinternet.com


This yoga class is suitable for beginners/ intermediates - students are encouraged to be in the present moment and trust their own experience.


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Lily Yoga
 Classes held in: Northwich
 Type of Class: Hatha YOGA
 Teacher/ Leader: Lily Wale
 Age Group/Level:

Mixed

 What does it cost? £6 per session
(Reduced fee for Half Term Block)
 When held: Daytime and Evenings - Weekly (Term Time)
 Contact: Lily
 Phone No: 07980 605224
 Email: lilwaleAThotmail.com
 Also Offers: Yoga Therapy


Lily is a Yoga Biomedical Trust trained Yoga Therapist, a teacher member of the British Wheel of Yoga and the British School of Yoga with over 20 years' experience.

Lily's Yoga sessions are predominantly Hatha based though showing other influences.

They aim to bring health and balance to the individual and to the way they move through life. The mind, body, spirit and emotions become more harmonious. The individual acquires better coordination, strength and stamina.
Tensions in the body, mind and emotions are released, bringing an inner calm and peace
.


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Pregnancy Yoga and General Yoga classes
 Classes held in: Northwich
 Type of Class: Pregnancy YOGA & General YOGA
 Teacher/ Leader: Alison Colyer
 Age Group/Level:

All levels welcome

 What does it cost? Varies, depending on class
 When held: Daytime & Evening classes available
 Contact: Alison
 Phone No: 01606 42668
 Email: alisonATblissfulliving.org
 Website: www.blissfulliving.org
 Also Offers: I also practise Hypnotherapy and Massage.


I have been practising yoga for 25 years, and a fully qualified British Wheel of Yoga teacher for 10 years.

All the classes that I teach aim to give you the opportunity to exercise your body, still your mind, and reach inwards to your own still, calm centre.

Pregnancy Classes are specifically designed for pregnant women to support and nurture you and your baby at this special time. Traditional postures are modified to suit your changing needs with particular emphasis on breathing and relaxation.

Classes are warm and friendly
and give you the chance to bond with other pregnant women.


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Yoga with Pauline Barker
 Classes held in: Chester
 Type of Class: YOGA
 Teacher/ Leader: Pauline Barker
 Age Group/Level:

Mixed

 What does it cost? £45 per 10 week term
 When held: Daytime - Weekly
 Contact: Pauline
 Phone No: 01928 731982
 Email: paulineATpaylessplus.co.uk


I have been teaching for 30 years in Adult Education.

Sessions comprise limbering, breathing exercises, yoga exercises and relaxtion.

Mixed ability, suitable for all ages.


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Congleton Yoga Centre
 Classes held in: Alsager, Congleton, Holmes Chapel, Mossley & Sandbach
 Type of Class: Hatha YOGA
 Teacher/ Leader: Charles Baxter
 Age Group/Level:

Any

 What does it cost? £4 per session
 When held: Daytime & Evenings -
13 Classes a week available
 Contact: Charles
 Phone No: 01260 276862
 Email: charles.baxterATukonline.co.uk
 Also Offers: One-to-One Yoga Therapy.


I trained as a teacher/ yoga therapist 20 years ago with Paul Harvey, a student of Desikachar.

I currently study with Peter Hersnack, another of Desikachar's students.

All my classes are mixed ability groups and involve working with posture (asana), breath (pranyama) and mind (Bhavana).


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True Health
 Classes held in: Holmes Chapel
 Type of Class: YOGA
 Teacher/ Leader: Alison Landon
 Age Group/Level:

Suitable for all levels of ability

 What does it cost? £5 per session, or £24 for 6 sessions
 When held: Daytime - Weekly
 Contact: Alison
 Phone No: 01270 877133
 Email: alisonlandonATtiscali.co.uk
 Also Offers: Pilates, Tai Chi, Qigong


Alison has practised Yoga for over 20 years and now teaches yoga.

She is a qualified member and Treasurer of the Comprehensive Yoga Fellowship.

OCR level 2 Pilates trained.

Relaxed and friendly yoga class at Holmes Chapel library every Wednesday morning 10.00 to 11.30am


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YOGA classes with Anne
 Classes held in: Congleton & Macclesfield
 Type of Class: Hatha YOGA
 Teacher/ Leader: Anne Goldstraw
 Age Group/Level:

Beginners/Improvers

 What does it cost? Block of 4 classes -£20, or
pay-as-you-go £6 per session
 When held: Monday & Wednesday Evenings and Tuesday Morning.
 Contact: Anne
 Phone No: 01625 500496
 Email: anne.goldstrawATbtinternet.com
 Website:

www.simplyyoga.org.uk

 Also Offers: Holistic Therapies - Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Indian Head Massage, Hopi Ear Candling.

Classes are for 90 minutes and they are small and friendly with the emphasis on correct breathing, stretching and relaxation.

Soft music is played in the background and the venues are warm, comfortable, quiet and carpeted.

I am a qualified tutor with the British Wheel of Yoga and have taught Yoga for several years. I am also a qualified holistic therapist and have ran a successful business since 2000.

Class times are:
MONDAY
6.30-8.00pm Macclesfield Library
TUESDAY
10.00-11.30am Macclesfield Library
WEDNESDAY
6.00-7.30pm and 7.30-9.00pm Congleton Town Hall.

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YOGA classes
 Classes held in: Altrincham & Hale
 Type of Class: Hatha YOGA
 Teacher/ Leader: Janis Baston
 Age Group/Level:

Suitable for everyone

 What does it cost? £6.50 per session
 When held: Daytime - Monday & Thursday
Evenings - Monday
 Contact: Janis
 Phone No: 07860 271106
 Email: janisbastonATyogacheshire.co.uk
 Website: www.yogacheshire.co.uk
 Also Offers: One to one classes available


Classical Hatha Yoga classes suitable for everyone.

I am a qualified teacher
with the British Wheel of Yoga and Yoga Alliance.


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Pregnancy and New Mums Yoga
 Classes held in: Altrincham
 Type of Class: Pregnancy and Post-natal YOGA classes 
 Teacher/ Leader: Adele Offland
 Age Group/Level: Suitable for pregnant woman from 14 weeks.
 What does it cost? Varies
 When held: Daytime and evenings, weekly
 Contact: Adele
 Phone No: 07900 954292
 Email: adeleofflandATmac.com


Join me for wonderfully relaxing and strengthening pregnancy yoga classes and later for post-natal yoga, working on strengthening core muscles and giving that much needed relaxation!

I have been practising yoga for over 10 years and have trained in yoga and birth with the Active Birth Centre in London.


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Hatha Yoga with Stephen Webster
 Classes held in: Birchwood, Lymm, Woolston & Culcheth, Warrington
 Type of Class: Hatha YOGA 
 Teacher/ Leader: Stephen Webster
 Age Group/Level: Mixed ability.
 What does it cost? £5 per session or £20 for 5 sessions
 When held: Daytime and evenings, weekly
 Contact: Stephen
 Phone No: 01925 822587
 Email: lightholisticsATbtinternet.com
 Website: www.lightholistics.com
 Also Offers: Courses specifically in meditation using the four classical yogic steps and practices from all traditions in a universal approach. I also practise Holistic Therapies.


My class is for all abilities and specifically tailored to our Western lifestyle.

Each class is a full Yoga experience in itself combining a classical balance of meditation, flowing movements, holding postures and relaxation.

Birchwood: Monday
18.30 – 20.00
C of E Primary School, Admirals Road.


Woolston: Tuesday
10.00 - 11.30
Methodist Church – St Martins – Gig Lane.

Lymm:
Wednesday 13.30 - 15.00
Methodist Church Hall.

Culcheth:
Thursday. 18.00 – 19.30
Methodist Hall.


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Yoga with Seema
 Classes held in: Chester
 Type of Class: Hatha YOGA
 Teacher/ Leader: Seema Banerjee
 Age Group/Level: All welcome
 What does it cost? £4 per session
 When held: Daytime, weekly
 Contact: Seema
 Phone No: 01244 378619
 Email: seemabanerjeeAThotmail.com
 Website: www.yogawithseema.co.uk

I have been practising yoga ever since I was a child.

I have trained in Yoga,
both with The Aurobindo Ashram and The Bihar School of Yoga. I hold a teacher's training certificate in Yoga from The Satyananda Yoga Vidyalaya.


My classes are a fusion of the different styles of yoga that I have learnt over the years.
I combine fluid movements with co-ordinated breathing to build up core strength, stability & relieve stress.

Each session is unique. Starting with an opening meditation, followed by gentle warm ups, each week we target specific areas. The session concludes with Yoga Nidra and a closing meditation.
The sessions aim to focus on the Whole person - mind, body and soul.


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Yoga 4U
 Classes held in: Runcorn
 Type of Class: Hatha YOGA
 Teacher/ Leader: Lynn Fowler
 Age Group/Level: Open
 What does it cost? £2.50 - £3.75 per session
 When held: Evenings, three nights a week
 Contact: Lynn
 Phone No: 07811 058159
 Email: lynnyoga4uATyahoo.co.uk


BWY qualified teacher.




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The North Lakes Yoga Group
 Classes held in: Cockermouth, Penrith, Maryport, Keswick & Workington.
 Type of Class: YOGA
 Teacher/ Leader: Various
 Age Group/Level: Suitable for all levels
 What does it cost? £5 per session
 When held: Daytime & Evenings - Classes all week to suit you.
 Contact: Gina Farncombe
 Phone No: 01768 482 378
 Email: ginafarncombeATaol.com
 Website: www.northlakesyogagroup.org.uk


The North Lakes Yoga Group are a group of qualified yoga teachers and student teachers in the North Cumbria area.

The NLYG is open to all teachers or students of all yoga disciplines, including any person on a yoga foundation course.


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Border Pilates
 Classes held in: Carlisle
 Type of Class: PILATES Matwork/OntheBall/One2One.
 Teacher/ Leader: Julie Kelly Smith
 Age Group/Level: Beginners
 What does it cost? Starts from £3.40
 When held: Daytime & Evenings,
daily except Saturday
 Contact: Julie Kelly Smith
 Phone No: 01228 810910
 Email: infoATborderpilates.com
 Website: www.borderpilates.com
 Also Offers: Bodytone which tones the muscles using free weights provided.

Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of a Pilates Class, come along to BORDER PILATES and have a workout, relax, de-stress from everyday life, but most importantly stick with it and feel the benefits.

"It's the mind itself which builds the body"



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Postnatal Recovery & Baby Yoga
 Classes held in: Chorlton
 Type of Class: Postnatal Recovery & Baby YOGA
 Teacher/ Leader: Jenny Kennedy
 Age Group/Level:

For postnatal ladies & their babies

 What does it cost? £52 per 8 weeks (Concs. £40)
 When held: Daytime - Weekly, Tuesday afternoons
 Contact: Jenny
 Phone No: 0161 861 0052
 Email: jennyATpregnancyyogamanchester.co.uk
 Website: www.pregnancyyogamanchester.co.uk


The sessions include gentle stretching and strengthening yoga for mums and songs and yoga for baby in a relaxed, informal environment.

I am a fully qualified BWY teacher with 3 years experience teaching ante natal yoga.

Due to demand, I started teaching postnatal and baby yoga in May 2008.


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YoYogis
 Classes held in: Bury, Manchester & Whitefield
 Type of Class: YOGA - Pregnancy/ Baby Yoga/ Children's & General Yoga
 Teacher/ Leader: Various
 Age Group/Level: Mixed Ability
 What does it cost? £5 - £7 per session, depending on class
 When held: Daytime & Evenings
 Contact: Janine Hurley
 Phone No: 0161 762 9785
 Email: infoATyoyogis.com
 Website: www.yoyogis.com


YoYogis delivers Yoga programmes for a variety of organisations ranging from the NHS to the school sports partnerships.

We have a team of experienced and passionate children and adult yoga teachers.

We are currently running courses within schools, and for any organisations that wish share the benefits of yoga with young people. Pregnancy, toddler and Baby yoga classes also available.

I also run a lovely adult drop in class once a week, please enquire for further details.


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Pregnancy Yoga
 Classes held in: Chorlton
 Type of Class: YOGA for pregnancy
 Teacher/ Leader: Jenny Kennedy
 Age Group/Level:

All

 What does it cost? £6 per session
 When held: Monday Evenings - weekly
 Contact: Jenny
 Phone No: 0161 861 0052
 Email: jennyATpregnancyyogamanchester.co.uk
 Website: www.pregnancyyogamanchester.co.uk


Gentle Hatha Yoga tailored for all stages of pregnancy (from 14 weeks onwards).

Sessions include breathing techniques, posture work, labour postions, partner work and relaxation.

I am a fully qualified BWY teacher with 3 years experience teaching ante natal yoga.


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Layo Yoga
 Classes held in: Stockport & Manchester
 Type of Class: YOGA
 Teacher/ Leader: Funmilayo Claudius-Cole
 Age Group/Level: Yoga Drop-In session - All Levels
 What does it cost? £6 per session
 When held: Evenings - Weekly
 Contact: Funmilayo
 Phone No: 07905 723121
 Email: infoATlayo-yoga.co.uk
 Website: www.layo-yoga.co.uk

Layo Yoga is a Manchester based yoga company passionate about improving health and wellbeing. It is designed to be practised by all regardless of age, ability and fitness level.

Layo Yoga works holistically
creating a healthy body, mind and spirit. It's inspiration comes from Dru Yoga. This is a graceful and potent form of yoga based on flowing sequences, classic postures, directed breathing and visualisation where dynamic spinal flow and core stability are central.
We Offer: Yoga Classes, Private Tuition- One to One yoga & Small Group Tuition, Yoga for Back Care, Yoga in the Workplace.

Give Layo Yoga a try and discover what it can do for you.


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PurePilates North West
 Classes held in: Denton
 Type of Class: PILATES
 Teacher/ Leader: Andrew Hall
 Age Group/Level: Beginners - Advanced
 What does it cost? Varies
 When held: Evenings
 Contact: Andrew
 Phone No: 07984 000032
 Email: infoATpurepilatesnorthwest.co.uk
 Website: www.purepilatesnorthwest.co.uk

PurePilates North West is a dedicated, fully equipped Pilates studio.
The studio is managed by Andrew Hall, a Royal Ballet trained former professional dancer trained extensively with The Body Control Pilates Association, a leader in Pilates certification in the UK.

Classes include group matwork classes for up to 6 people, machine based studio sessions for up to 3 people or 2:1 or private classes.

Facilities include
a specialist Pilates reformer and cadillac, a range of small Pilates props and changing room. The result is a more balanced body with increased strength and flexibility.


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Pilates
 Classes held in: Hazel Grove & Didsbury
 Type of Class: PILATES for healthy posture
 Teacher/ Leader: Leonie Clements
 Age Group/Level: Mixed ability
 What does it cost? £5 per hour
 When held: Evenings - weekly
 Contact: Leonie
 Email: leonie_clementsATmsn.com
 Website: www.myspace.com/pilatesandyoga
 Also Offers: Individual Yoga & Pilates sessions at Gatley Physiotherapy Centre.


Gentle, careful exercises
designed to stretch the muscles, particularly the spine, and release tension. There is focus on core stability and technique, improving body awareness.

The classes are friendly and non competitive, everyone works to their own level mindfully. After a session you should feel relaxed and refreshed!

Please enquire if your school/group of friends or workplace would like a weekly group pilates or yoga course arranged at a particular venue during the day. I'm also hoping to include a new group yoga class soon, so please refer to my webpage for details.


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Hatha Yoga with Matthew
 Classes held in: Hulme, Manchester
 Type of Class: Hatha YOGA
 Teacher/ Leader: Matthew Irwin
 Age Group/Level:

All levels

 What does it cost? £2 per session
 When held: Evenings - weekly
 Contact: Matthew
 Phone No: 07913 638611
 Email: gone2cathayATyahoo.co.uk


Simple and gentle hatha yoga for mind, body and spirit.

Get fit, healthy and focused with hatha yoga movements, postures, gestures, fitness exercises and relaxation/ meditation. Suitable for all levels.

I have studied yoga and dance for my dance degree at university. I have also studied bharatanatyam which is a style of classical Indian dance.

Classes are held Friday evenings, 7.00 - 8.30pm


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Iyengar Yoga Classes
 Classes held in: Didsbury
 Type of Class: Iyengar YOGA
 Teacher/ Leader: Carolyn Ferguson
 Age Group/Level:

Suitable for all - Beginners welcome

 What does it cost? £6 per session
 When held: Evenings - twice a week
 Contact: Carolyn
 Phone No: 0161 445 9344
 Email: carolyn616ATbtinternet.com


I am a Junior Intermediate Level 2 Iyengar