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Wellbeing4Life - Yoga & Pilates
 Classes held in: Bolton, Horwich, Standish,
Skelmersdale & Chorley
 Type of Class: Hatha YOGA & Modern PILATES
 Teacher/Instructor: Linda Obertelli-Roden
 Age Group/Level: All levels
 What does it cost? £5 per session
 Classes Available: Daytime & Evenings, 5 Days a Week
 Contact: Linda
 Phone No: 07900 541034
 Email: lobertellirodenATaol.com
 Website: www.wellbeing4life.co.uk
 Also Offers: Reiki II, Hopi Ear candles in the comfort of your own home.
Yoga Days and Stressbuster Days can be held anywhere in the North West.


We have been teaching yoga for ten years and teach in the Hatha style of yoga with an Iyengar influence.

We hold classes for Mums and Babies which are a fun way to exercise with your baby.

All other classes are suitable for any age and ability and combine breathing techniques, relaxation and posture work.

Students say they have all benefited from better sleep and are much more relaxed after the class.

Yoga can help to destress, tone the mind and increase flexibility.

Please enquire for Class Times & Venue details.


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Beginners Pilates with Anne Blydgen-Prince
 Classes held in: Lytham & Blackpool
 Type of Class: Matwork PILATES
 Teacher/Instructor: Anne Blydgen-Prince
 Age Group/Level: Beginners
 What does it cost? £24 for a 4 week course
 Classes Available: Daytime & Evenings - 3 Days a Week
 Contact: Anne
 Phone No: 07983 684 855
 Email:

abp2009AThotmail.co.uk

 Also Offers:

Fitness Hooping, Aerobics,
Interval Training
and Salsacise, plus
an optional Slimming Class!

As an ex Rosemary Conley Diet & Fitness franchisee with over 12 years experience in the fitness and wellness industry, I took up pilates to rehabilitate from a shoulder injury in 2005 and was so impressed with the positive changes to my body I decided to do my training with YMCA.

I love to see client's progression and recovery (recent feedback from a client includes how impressed her surgeon has been with pelvic floor strength as a result of regular classes - I spend quite some time at each class on this area!!)

Private classes available in the comfort of your home, please e-mail for details.

Please enquire for Class Times & Venue details.


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Pilates in Bromley Cross with Sue Bailey
 Classes held in: Bolton, Bromley Cross & Dunscar
 Type of Class: PILATES Matwork/small equipment
 Teacher/Instructor: Susan Bailey
 Age Group/Level: 18+ Essential, Intermediate and Advanced.
 What does it cost? £5/£6 - depending on venue
 Classes Available: Daytime & Evenings - 6 Days a Week
 Contact: Susan
 Phone No: 07887 922356
 Email:

susan.yorkeATme.com

 Also Offers:

Remedial/ Sports Massage, Ultrasound, Hot & Cold Stone therapy, Ear Candling, Indian Head / Thai Foot Massage, Nutritional Advice, Personal Training.

I originally trained in Pilates basic matwork as part of my Advanced Personal Trainer course. It proved to be so popular with clients and I loved it so much that I went on to become a Certified Stott Pilates instructor - Essential, Intermediate and Advanced Levels, Pre/Post Natal and Small Equipment.

I teach all ages and abilities, at local gyms and schools and also run private small classes in Bromley Cross. I prefer to limit my private groups to a maximum of 8 people to ensure plenty of individual coaching during class.

One of the things I love about Pilates is that it encourages body awareness. Clients can improve their posture by applying what they learn in class to simple, every day activities. Good posture and awareness soon become 'the norm'.

Please enquire for Class Times & Venue details.


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Aurora
 Classes held in: Rawtenstall
 Type of Class: PILATES
 Teacher/Instructor: Heather Parsons
 Age Group/Level: Various level options - suitable for various abilities.
 What does it cost? Classes run as Courses - please visit the website for up to date information.
 Classes Available: Daytime & Evenings - 4 classes a week
 Contact: Heather
 Phone No: 07972 932117
 Email:

aurora.niaATgooglemail.com

 Website: www.niapilates.com
 Also Offers:

I also teach Nia - a holistic movement/dance practice for body/mind/spirit Health and Fitness based on 'pleasure'.



Heather has been teaching Pilates for 8 years and Nia 7 years and has been teaching fitness for over 20 years.

Heather's attention to detail is reassuring and thorough and therefore receives recommendations from many Physiotherapists.

Heather emphasizes individual understanding and learning with enjoyment and pleasure!

Please enquire for Class Times & Venue details.


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Debbie Does Hatha Yoga
 Classes held in: Preston, Chorley & Blackburn
 Type of Class: Hatha YOGA 
 Teacher/Instructor: Devi Fraser-Lewis
 Age Group/Level: Suitable for all abilities, ages, genders & levels of experience.
 What does it cost? £5 - £6 per session, depending on venue.
 Classes Available: Daytime & Evenings, 5 Days a Week
 Contact: Devi
 Phone No: 07940 594374
 Email: debbiedoesyogaAThotmail.co.uk
 Website: www.debbiedoesyoga.co.uk
 Also Offers: Reiki, Ear Candling, IHM, Yoga Therapy, Private Yoga & Meditation Tuition, Yoga Workshops, BWY Foundation Courses, Yoga Retreats & Holidays.


Devi is a British Wheel of Yoga qualified Yoga teacher
who has been practicing yoga since 1978 and teaching it since 1999. She is on the BWY NW Regional Committee and Secretary of Preston Yoga Group.

Devi's Hatha Yoga classes focus on balancing strength and flexibility whilst correctly aligning the body & relaxing the mind.

They are suitable for beginners & improvers and will be beneficial for those suffering from stress related disorders, skeleto-muscular problems, high blood pressure, asthma, heart conditions, anxiety attacks and a whole host of mental, emotional & other physical problems.

Please enquire for Class Times & Venue details.


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Debbie Does Dynamic Power Yoga
 Classes held in: Chorley & Preston
 Type of Class: Powerful, Dynamic YOGA 
 Teacher/Instructor: Devi Fraser-Lewis
 Age Group/Level: EXPERIENCED Yoga practitioners or the physically fit only.
 What does it cost? £5 - £5.50, depending on venue.
 Classes Available: Evenings - 2 Days a Week
 Contact: Devi
 Phone No: 07940 594374
 Email: debbiedoesyogaAThotmail.co.uk
 Website: www.debbiedoesyoga.co.uk
 Also Offers: Reiki, Ear Candling, IHM, Yoga Therapy, Private Yoga & Meditation Tuition, Yoga Workshops, BWY Foundation Courses, Yoga Holidays & Retreats.


Devi is a British Wheel of Yoga qualified Yoga teacher
who has been practicing yoga since 1978 and teaching it since 1999. She is on the BWY NW Regional Committee and Secretary of Preston Yoga Group.


Devi's Dynamic Power Yoga Classes are physically strong classes based on Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga and Godfrey Devereux'a Dynamic Yoga. They are not suitable for complete beginners, pregnant ladies or people suffering from serious medical complaints.

If in doubt please contact Devi before coming to class.


Please enquire for Class Times & Venue details.


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Simply Yoga
 Classes held in: Lancaster, Hest Bank, Morecambe & Bolton le Sands
 Type of Class: Seasonal Vinyasa Flow YOGA
 Teacher/Instructor: Sonia Welch
 Age Group/Level: All levels
 What does it cost? £6 per session.
 Classes Available: Daytime & Evenings, 6 Days a Week
 Contact: Sonia
 Phone No: 07518 948539
 Email: morebreathingspaceATgmail.com
 Website: www.morebreathingspace.co.uk
 Also Offers: One to one yoga sessions, workshops, Thai yoga massage and reflexology. Audio yoga podcasts and ebooks are available from the website.

In 2005 I finished my BA(Hons) in Ayurvedic studies and went to India to do my Ayurveda internship in Jaipur (National Institute of Ayurveda) and my yoga teacher training with YogaPoint.
During my time in India I was introduced to Vipassana meditation which still influences my style of teaching today.
On my return from India I started teaching yoga and finished my diploma in Ayurvedic nutrition. In 2009 I graduated from the Chi Yoga School in Scotland furthering my qualifications in Astanga and Seasonal Vinyasa Flow styles of yoga. I have also completed my Core Strength Vinyasa teacher training.
My style is Vinyasa Flow but I use the techniques I've learned from the three teacher training courses to provide a very remedial/ healing yoga for my students. I'm also qualified in Thai Yoga Massage which has influenced my teaching style tremendously.

Please enquire for Class Times & Venue details.


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Crescent Yoga Studio
 Classes held in: St Annes on Sea
 Type of Class: Hatha YOGA - with attention to correct alignment.
 Teacher/Instructor: Simone Lawton
 Age Group/Level: Suitable for all levels as you work within your own ability.
 What does it cost? £6 drop in - no need to book.
 Classes Available: Daytime & Evenings, 5 Days a Week
 Contact: Simone
 Phone No: 07837 583637
 Email: simonelawtonATrocketmail.com
 Website: www.crescentyoga.co.uk
 Also Offers: Yoga Workshops.


Work
on standing posture to gain strength.
Lateral stretches and twists giving new life to the spine.
Back bends to ward off depression.
Forward bends and seated poses for deep breathing.
Relaxation.


Venue Address:

Crescent Yoga Studio
2, Back West Crescent
St Annes on Sea
Lancs
FY8 1SQ

Please enquire for Class Times & Venue details.


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Hatha Yoga with Rimpy Batta
 Classes held in: Preston
 Type of Class: Hatha YOGA
 Teacher/Instructor: Rimpy Batta
 Age Group/Level: Beginners Adult
 What does it cost? £30 block booking/£6 pay per session for 6 week term.
 Classes Available: Daytime - Weekly
 Contact: Rimpy
 Phone No: 07747 692773
 Email: rimpyATlotuspetalhealing.co.uk
 Website: www.lotuspetalhealing.co.uk


Group class suitable for people with little or no experience of yoga.

Booking essential.

Please enquire for Class Times & Venue details.


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Divine Yoga
 Classes held in: Chorley, Preston & Blackburn
 Type of Class: Vinyasa Flow YOGA
 Teacher/Instructor: Kirsty Gallagher
 Age Group/Level: All
 What does it cost? £5 per session
 Classes Available: Evenings - 4 Days a Week
 Contact: Kirsty
 Phone No: 07980 594877
 Email:

divineyogaATlive.com

 Also Offers:

Yoga workshops and private tuition.

Divine Yoga offers Vinyasa Flow yoga classes in Chorley, Blackburn and Preston.

The word Vinyasa means "breath-synchronised movement" so in a typical class we flow from one posture to the next with a big emphasis on the breath, resulting in a smooth, flowing class.
Variations are given where possible
so you can make your practice as challenging as you want to, and as you are encouraged to listen to your own body and work within your comfortable limits all abilities are welcome.

Come and join us to find inner peace while creating balance, flexibility and strength in body and mind.

Please enquire for Class Times & Venue details.


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Yoga Yourself
 Classes held in: Saddleworth, Oldham
 Type of Class: Iyengar YOGA
 Teacher/Instructor: Maureen Wray
 Age Group/Level: All levels catered for.
 What does it cost? £7.50 per session
 Classes Available: Daytime & Evenings - 5 Days a Week
 Contact: Maureen
 Phone No: 07971 846563
 Email:

maureenwrayATyogayourself.co.uk

 Website:

www.yogayourself.co.uk

 Also Offers:

Occasional Workshops

Discover the key to flexibility, strength, balance and alignment through IYENGAR® yoga. Learn how to listen to your body and increase your mind body awareness.

Yoga Yourself
runs weekly classes from a purpose built studio in Dobcross, Saddleworth.

Class sizes are kept small
to ensure students receive plenty of individual help and instruction.

Venue Address:

21 Sugar Lane,
Dobcross, Saddleworth
Oldham OL3 5NJ


Please enquire for Class Times.


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Yoni Yoga on the Bay
 Classes held in: Morecombe
 Type of Class: YOGA - many types, Ashtanga, Sunpower, Dru, Hatha etc
 Teacher/Instructor: Various
 Age Group/Level: Classes available for everyone.
 What does it cost? See website for details.
 Classes Available: Daytime & Evenings - 7 Days a Week
 Contact: Collette Corcoran
 Phone No: 07512 202611
 Email: contactATyoni-yoga.co.uk
 Website: www.yoni-yoga.co.uk
 Also Offers: A number of holistic therapies to include Massage, Facials, Reflexology and many other treatments.



Yoni is a unique holistic haven
overlooking the picturesque Morecambe Bay, where you can explore the benefits of yoga, relaxation, meditation, spiritual workshops and courses.

Please enquire for Class Times & Venue details.


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Iyengar Yoga
 Classes held in: Clayton Green, Adlington & Chorley
 Type of Class: Iyengar YOGA
 Teacher/Instructor: Janine Noblett
 Age Group/Level: Mixed Abilites, 18+
 What does it cost? Varies, depending on venue
 Classes Available: Daytime & Evenings - 4 Days a Week
 Contact: Janine
 Phone No: 07968 757016
 Email:

warrjanATaol.com

 Also Offers:

Workshops on Sundays in Adlington

Iyengar Yoga - The system of teaching is methodical and progressive, emphasising detailed correctness and absolute safety.

When necessary, it uses supports called "props" that allow students to progress in their practice of postures safely at their own pace, to suit their body.

Beginners work in a basic way on simple postures according to their capabilities. As they develop they then move on to more refined ways of working as well as to more complex postures.

Please enquire for Class Times & Venue details.


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Red Rose Counselling & Yoga
 Classes held in: Hesketh Bank, Preston
 Type of Class: Hatha YOGA
 Teacher/Instructor: S Anderson
 Age Group/Level: Beginners/Intermediate
 What does it cost? £5 per session
 Classes Available: Evenings - Weekly
 Contact: Samantha Anderson
 Phone No: 07738 765839
 Email:

prayeralikeATyahoo.co.uk

 Also Offers:

One to one Yoga tuition, Counselling for many personal issues, e.g bereavement, domestic abuse, stress, anxiety, depression etc. and Reiki



Yoga classes include relaxation, asana (postures), pranayama or breathing techniques and meditation.

The class is a mixture of yin/yang styles concentrating on developing the breath in both vinyasa flow style and longer held postures.

Please enquire for Class Times & Venue details.


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Holistic Touch
 Classes held in: Aughton
 Type of Class: YOGA 
 Teacher/Instructor: Pauline Whiteley
 Age Group/Level: Beginner/Medium
 What does it cost? £4 per session
 Classes Available: Evenings - weekly
 Contact: Pauline
 Phone No: 05603 431784
 Email: infoATholistictouch.org.uk
 Website: www.holistictouch.org.uk
 Also Offers: Complementary Therapies


Please enquire for Class Times & Venue details.


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Pilates Specialist
 Classes held in: Goosnargh (Own Studio), Fulwood, Great Eccleston, Longridge, Garstang & Chorley.
 Type of Class: PILATES
 Teacher/Instructor: Cath Hopkinson
 Age Group/Level: Mixed session: group, small groups and individual sessions.
 What does it cost? Group Pilates £7 per session, (Course rates). Individual sessions vary.
 Classes Available: Daytime & Evenings - Weekly, usually Term time. Individual sessions available weekdays and Saturdays.
 Contact: Cath
 Phone No: 07941 012305
 Email: cathATexperiencewellness.co.uk
 Website: www.experiencewellness.co.uk
 Also Offers:

A wide range of Holistic Therapies.
FREE back massage
with every 6-session Pilates course booked - call for details.

Everybody can have a Pilates body - you just need the right specialist and the right tools

I have extensive training and experience
(over 8 years teaching Pilates) in helping clients who have chronic pain, long-term conditions, stress management and back/neck pain. Pilates can help many conditions and ease pain and increase joint mobility.

I am the area's only Breast Cancer Rehab certified specialist. I am also a pre and post natal specialist.

I only teach small groups and offer a range of levels from those recovering from injury, beginners, up to advanced.

I have my own home studio which has the area's only Springboard, and combined with a BOSU and small Pilates equipment, everyone can benefit as Pilates can be adapted and modified to make the moves safe and effective.

Please enquire for Class Times & Venue details.


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Live-Pilates
 Classes held in: Ribble Valley, Whalley, Blackburn, Preston, Clitheroe & Rochdale.
 Type of Class: PILATES
 Teacher/Instructor: Charlotte Hopkinson
 Age Group/Level: All Levels and Ages
 What does it cost? £54 for 6 sessions
 Classes Available: Daytime and evenings - Mon- Fri.
 Contact: Charlotte
 Phone No: 07801 444825
 Email: charlotteATlive-pilates.co.uk
 Website: www.live-pilates.co.uk

I run Live-Pilates classes at locations round the Ribble Valley and Lancashire during the day and evening.

Check out my website for further details, timetable and price list.

I trained with Modern Pilates and am a fully qualified Pilates Instructor. I started Pilates after years as an elite athlete in the Great Britain cycling squad but this took a real toll on my back. After just 12 weeks of regular Pilates, I realised just how amazing Pilates is and have never looked back.

I teach Pilates because I know it works
for everyone no matter what your exercise level.

Please enquire for Class Times & Venue details.


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EnJoyoga
 Classes held in: St Annes & Great Eccleston
 Type of Class: YOGA 
 Teacher/Instructor: Jo Eastham
 Age Group/Level: Mixed
 What does it cost? £4 per session - in bi-monthly blocks
 Classes Available: Evenings - weekly
 Contact: Jo
 Phone No: 07815 494377
 Email: joeasthamATbtinternet.com
 Website: jo-enjoyoga.blogspot.com/
 Also Offers: Individual or small group tuition


BWY teacher teaching ashtanga, vinyasa flow and traditional hatha classes.

Please enquire for Class Times & Venue details.


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Your Yoga Ltd
 Classes held in: Bury, Bolton, Gtr Manchester & Lancashire areas
 Type of Class: YOGA Classes, One to One or Group sessions
 Teacher/Instructor: Various
 Age Group/Level: Wide range of classes -
from Beginner to Advanced
 What does it cost? Varies, depending on course/class
 Classes Available: Daytime and evenings, every week
 Contact: Richard Jennings (Manager) or
Sharon Jennings
(Tutor)
 Phone No: 07903 838251
 Email: infoATyour-yoga.co.uk
 Website: www.your-yoga.co.uk




Your Yoga
offer a wide range of courses, classes and sessions. From beginner to advanced.

Please have a look at our website or contact us for more information about our courses, classes and sessions.


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Lancashire Pilates Studio
 Classes held in: Nelson
 Type of Class: PILATES
 Teacher/Instructor: Various
 Age Group/Level: From complete Beginners to Advanced.
 What does it cost? £7 - £12 per session
 Classes Available: Daytime & Evenings, 4 Days a week.
 Contact: Keely Haigh
 Phone No: 01282 611385
 Email: lancashirepilatesstudioATlive.co.uk
 Website: www.lancashirepilatesstudio.co.uk
 Also Offers: Semi Private Studio sessions in our fully equipped Pilates Studio. Clinical classes also available.

All of our instructors are qualified to the highest standard in both Pilates Matwork and Apparatus training.

The Studio offers a wide range of Matwork classes from the complete Beginner to the more Advanced, including some specialised classes focusing on 'Back Care' and 'Pilates for the Mature Body'.
We also offer Private/Semi-Private sessions in our Pilates Studio where we can cater to your specific needs on our various pieces of apparatus.

Lancashire Pilates Studio
is the only fully equipped Pilates Studio in Lancashire.

Venue Address:
Lancashire Pilates Studio
Unit 2, Bridgewater House,
Surrey Road,
Nelson,
Lancashire BB9 7TZ

Please enquire for Class Times.


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Dru Yoga in Lancashire
 Classes held in: Silverdale, Priest Hutton, Burton (Kendal) & Milnthorpe (Cumbria)
 Type of Class: Dru YOGA
 Teacher/Instructor: Linda Griffiths
 Age Group/Level:

Suitable for all ages and levels of fitness

 What does it cost? £5 per session, or £24 per 6 weeks
 Classes Available: Daytime & Evenings, weekly
 Contact: Linda
 Phone No: 01539 564145
 Email: lindagriffith98ATaol.com


I trained and qualified as a Dru Yoga teacher with The Life Foundation School of Therapeutics and continue furthering my knowledge of Dru Yoga with Post Graduate Training.

Dru Yoga classes include: Energy block release sequences, flowing postures, breath awareness, breathing techniques and deep relaxation.

Classes now available in Cumbria.

Please enquire for Class Times & Venue details.


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BWY Hatha Yoga
 Classes held in: Preston
 Type of Class: Hatha YOGA 
 Teacher/Instructor: Brenda Waddington
 Age Group/Level: Beginners & Intermediate.
 What does it cost? £4 - £5 per session
 Classes Available: Daytime and evenings, weekly
 Contact: Brenda
 Phone No: 01772 510813
 Mobile: 07974 374141
 Email: waddington.brendaATgmail.com
 Website: www.prestonyogagroup.co.uk
 Also Offers: Private one-to-one Yoga sessions - suitable for anyone wanting to develop a personal practice, or for those recovering from injury or with ongoing medical conditions.


I am a B.W.Y. qualified teacher and a qualified B.W.Y. Yoga for Pregnancy teacher, and I have been teaching yoga in and around Preston since 2000.

The classes are gentle and relaxing, suitable for anyone regardless of physical ability, postures can be adapted to suit your level of strength and flexibility.

If you have any injuries, are recovering from an operation or have any medical conditions, please consult your doctor first.

I also teach Ashtanga Vinyasa which is much more dynamic and not suitable if you have injuries or medical conditions:

Please enquire for Class Times & Venue details.


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Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
 Classes held in: Preston
 Type of Class: Ashtanga Vinyasa YOGA 
 Teacher/Instructor: Brenda Waddington
 Age Group/Level: Intermediate - suitable for those with some yoga experience.
 What does it cost? £4.50 per session.
 Classes Available: Evenings, weekly
 Contact: Brenda
 Phone No: 01772 510813
 Mobile No: 07974 374141
 Email: waddington.brendaATgmail.com
 Website: www.prestonyogagroup.co.uk
 Also Offers: Private One-to-One Yoga sessions


I have been practising Ashtanga Vinyasa for the last six years.
I have trained to teach with David Swenson and studied with many wonderful teachers including Liz Lark and John Scott

This is a strong posture class, some yoga experience is preferable - this class is not suitable for anyone who is pregnant, recovering from an operation, or has any injuries or medical conditions.

Please enquire for Class Times & Venue details.









Many of the Yoga classes listed include Meditation and Relaxation techniques part of the session.






Many teachers offer tuition to small private groups or on a one-to-one basis, as well as larger classes. Please check individual listings for details.





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ABOUT YOGA...

Although Yoga is a comprehensive system of personal development, originating thousands of years ago in India, the type of Yoga most commonly practised in the West today is Hatha Yoga, one of the branches of yoga philoshophy that focuses mainly on the physical postures, or asana.

The aim of Hatha Yoga (from the Sankrit word meaning to yoke, or join), is to bring about a 'union' of the opposing energies in our bodies... 'ha' meaning sun (masculine) and 'tha' meaning moon (feminine), through the practice of specific physical postures (asana), controlled breathing, (pranayama) and meditation.

Regular practice can develop strength, power and balance in the body, stillness in the mind, and spiritual purity.

Hatha Yoga incorporates many different styles, and varies from a gentle, relaxed pace, where physical poses are held for a certain length of time - to the more dynamic styles, such as Vinyasa, where the emphasis is on synchronised breathing and flowing movement between one posture and the next. As a complete workout for body and mind, it is both relaxing and energising... bringing increased vitality, improved concentration and a sense of inner calm.

Variations in Yoga technique have also been developed by different teachers over the years, one of the most widely popular being that taught by BKS Iyengar from India.

Yoga can be practised by anyone - of any age, and there are classes available to suit all levels and abilities, from the absolute beginner or less agile, to the more experienced who want to develop further.

Many people practise Yoga for the health benefits alone, as it can improve and maintain suppleness in the joints, help to release stress, relieve headaches and migraine, improve respiratory conditions, and enable you to cope better with the demands of a busy modern lifestyle.

It can also be beneficial for pregnant women, both during pregnancy and afterwards, as yoga helps to strengthen important muscles and promotes relaxation. Attending regular classes can also provide a welcome opportunity to meet up with other new mums.

You'll find many different types of class listed on this website, for all ages and abilities, and there are even classes for children. If you're not sure which type is best for you, please contact any of your locally listed teachers to find out what they offer, and if their type of class is suiitable for you.

Some t
ypes of Yoga you'll find listed are:
Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, Iyengar Yoga,
Sivananda Yoga, Dru Yoga, Yin Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Dynamic Flow Yoga, Shen Yoga.

You'll also find Yoga & Relaxation classes for Pregnant & Postnatal mums,
and Yoga classes for Babies & Children.



Yoga
is also becoming increasingly popular for its therapeutic and healing benefits.
If you're more interested in working on a one-to-one basis with a Yoga Therapist, please go to our
Yoga Therapy page, which you'll find in our Therapists Directory.













Many teachers offer tuition to small private groups or on a one-to-one basis, as well as larger classes. Please check individual listings for details.




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ABOUT PILATES...

Pilates is a gentle holistic exercise system, originally developed by Joseph Pilates in Germany during the early 20th Century, as a method of improving physical and mental health.

Pilates exercises are designed to improve the body's core strength - focusing on the toning of the back, abdominal and pelvic muscles, whilst at the same time improving flexibility, posture and general fitness. The holistic approach also trains your mind to become aware of how your body works, and aims to bring about physical and mental balance.

The exercises can be beneficial to both men and women of all ages and fitness levels, and can also be useful during and after pregnancy, under the guidance of a properly trained teacher. Pilates teachers modifiy the basic techniques to suit different ablilities as required, so the exercises can be used either as a general workout, or tailored to a more specific purpose, such as rehabilitation from an injury.

Pilates classes are very popular today, and you will generally find two types being offered,
either Apparatus or Matwork.

Apparatus classes are usually held in a specially equipped fitness studio, as the exercises involve using large pieces of equipment such as the 'Reformer', 'Cadillac' and 'Ladder Barrel', which are designed to provide resistance and support for the body during the exercise routine. This type of class is usually held in small private groups, or on a one-to-one basis, and you will normally receive a higher level of individual attention in this type of class. Your pilates teacher will tailor the exercise programme to your specific needs and rate of progression.

Matwork classes are more widely available, and you'll find them in all sorts of venues, from community halls to leisure centres. This type of class is usually larger and less expensive than an apparatus based class, and most of the exercises are carried out lying down on mats, sometimes using small pieces of equipment. Again, the pilates teacher can modify the programme to suit your needs if you have a specific health problem, such as a bad back or arthritis.

As Pilates improves co-ordination and balance, it is a popular choice for sports people, athletes and dancers. These benefits however, are also advantageous to older people, as maintaining good physical balance decreases the risk of falling or having an accident. In addition, regular Pilates practice can help to maintain bone density and keep the body strong into old age.

You'll find various types of Pilates class listed on this website, suitable for beginners to advanced, and listings also include some pre or post natal Pilates classes.


If you're not sure which type of Pilates is best for you, contact any of your locally listed teachers, to find out more...


Other pages that may be of interest...

Tai Chi & Qigong Classes
Holistic Movement & Dance Classes

Meditation & Spiritual Development Classes & Groups

Holistic Therapists Directory

(includes Yoga Therapy)

Workshops and Events

(for Talks, Workshops, Retreats etc)




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ADVERTISE YOUR OWN CLASSES...

(Listings in this section are FREE.)

Sorry... we're not accepting any new Yoga or Pilates Class details this month.

We're currently working hard behind the scenes redesigning the website,
and need to
suspend some of our free services for a while,
to allow us to complete this redevelopment work on schedule.

We'll be adding new class listings again in MARCH
,
so please call back then and you'll be able to send us your details
on the Classes & Groups Registration Form.
Thank you for your patience!

If you run Training Courses or Workshops please click here for other other Advertising options.

© Holistic Promotions 2012

Disclaimer:
We provide the space on this website for teachers/instructors of Holistic Exercises (Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, Qigong or Holistic Dance) to advertise their classes online.
Because classes are listed on our site, it does not imply any personal or professional recommendation of these classes or teachers by us (Holistic Promotions), and we hold no responsibility for the content or activities offered in any of the classes listed..
For health and safety reasons, and for your own peace of mind, it's always advisable to check with the person(s) running the class or fitness studio, that they're suitably qualified, experienced and/or insured, before you take part in any class involving physical activity, or the use of exercise equipment.

Please don't contact us through this website for locations of other classes, or for more info about any of the classes shown. For further details of any of the classes listed, please get in touch with the appropriate teacher/instructor as shown in the individual listings.

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To prevent Email addresses being harvested from this website for spamming purposes, our policy is to display them all unlinked. They also have the @ sign shown as the word AT. When contacting anyone listed here by email, just copy the address into the To line of your mail program, and replace the AT with the usual @ sign, before sending.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused, but we're sure you'll appreciate why this needs to be done...


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