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Lancashire
Yoni
Yoga on the Bay
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| 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. |
| When
held: |
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. |
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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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Lancashire
Rei-Chi
Yoga in Golborne |
| Classes
held in: |
Golborne
WA3 3HG |
| Type
of Class: |
Rei-Chi
YOGA |
| Teacher/Instructor: |
Ray
Goldy |
| Age
Group/Level: |
Beginners
and Intermediate |
| What
does it cost? |
£4.50
per session - in bi-monthly blocks |
| When
held: |
Evenings
- weekly |
| Contact: |
Ray
Goldy |
| Phone
No: |
01942
207302 |
| Email: |
reikicentreATblueyonder.co.uk |
| Website: |
www.reikiray.co.uk |
| Also
Offers: |
Reiki
treatments and training
courses. |
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Rei-Chi
Yoga is a gentle form of Yoga,
based on the original yoga of Richard
Hittleman and the Yoga for Today Foundation
back in the 1970's.
As a Reiki Healer, I now add the
healing element of Chi to the class workout.
This improves the quality of each
session and is very suitable for those
with small disabilities such as arthritis
and stiffness.
Please
enquire for Class Times & Venue details.
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Lancashire
Iyengar
Yoga
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| 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 |
| When
held: |
Daytime
& Evenings - 4 Days a Week |
| Contact: |
Janine |
| Phone
No: |
07968
757016 |
| Email: |
warrjanATaol.com |
| Also
Offers: |
Workshops
on Sundays in Adlington |
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| 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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Lancashire
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 |
| When
held: |
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 |
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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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Lancashire
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. |
| When
held: |
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'. |
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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!
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Lancashire
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 |
| When
held: |
Evenings
- weekly |
| Contact: |
Pauline |
| Phone
No: |
05603
431784 |
| Email: |
infoATholistictouch.org.uk |
| Website: |
www.holistictouch.org.uk |
| Also
Offers: |
Complementary
Therapies |
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Please
enquire for Class Times & Venue details.
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Lancashire
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. |
| When
held: |
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. |
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| 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. |
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Lancashire
Live-Pilates
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| 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 |
| When
held: |
Daytime
and evenings - Mon- Fri. |
| Contact: |
Charlotte |
| Phone
No: |
07801
444825 |
| Email: |
charlotteATlive-pilates.co.uk |
| Website: |
www.live-pilates.co.uk |
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| 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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Lancashire
EnJoyoga
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| 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 |
| When
held: |
Evenings
- weekly |
| Contact: |
Jo |
| Phone
No: |
07815
494377 |
| Email: |
joeasthamATbtinternet.com |
| Website: |
jo-enjoyoga.blogspot.com/ |
| Also
Offers: |
Individual
or small group tuition |
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BWY
teacher teaching ashtanga, vinyasa
flow and traditional hatha classes.
Please
enquire for Class Times & Venue details.
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Lancashire
Debbie
Does Yoga |
| Classes
held in: |
Preston,
Chorley & Blackburn |
| Type
of Class: |
Hatha
YOGA |
| Teacher/Instructor: |
Debbie
Fraser |
| Age
Group/Level: |
Suitable
for all abilities, ages, genders & levels of experience. |
| What
does it cost? |
£4
- £5 per session, depending on venue. |
| When
held: |
Daytime
and evenings, weekly |
| Contact: |
Debbie
Fraser |
| Phone
No: |
07940
594374 |
| Email: |
debbiedoesyogaAThotmail.co.uk |
| Website: |
www.swissalpineyoga.com |
| Also
Offers: |
Reiki, Ear Candling, IHM, Yoga Therapy, Private Yoga &
Meditation Tuition, Yoga Workshops, Luxury Yoga Holidays in
the Swiss Alps. |
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Debbie is a British Wheel of Yoga qualified Yoga teacher
who has been practicing yoga since 1978 and teaching it
since 1999. She is also BWY Regional Training Officer for
the NW & Secretary of Preston Yoga Group.
Debbie's Hatha Yoga classes are suitable
for beginners & will be beneficial for those
suffering from stress related disorders, skeleto-muscular
problems, high blood pressure, asthma, heart conditions,
anxiety attacks & a whole host of mental, emotional
& other physical problems.
Please
enquire for Class Times & Venue details. |
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Lancashire
Debbie
Does Dynamic Yoga |
| Classes
held in: |
Preston |
| Type
of Class: |
Powerful,
Dynamic YOGA class |
| Teacher/Instructor: |
Debbie
Fraser |
| Age
Group/Level: |
EXPERIENCED
Yoga practitioners or the physically fit only. |
| What
does it cost? |
£4.50
per session |
| When
held: |
Evenings
- Weekly |
| Contact: |
Debbie
Fraser |
| Phone
No: |
07940
594374 |
| Email: |
debbiedoesyogaAThotmail.co.uk |
| Website: |
www.swissalpineyoga.com |
| Also
Offers: |
Reiki,
Ear Candling, IHM, Yoga Therapy, Private Yoga & Meditation
Tuition, Yoga Workshops, Luxury Yoga Holidays in the Swiss
Alps. |
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Debbie
is a British Wheel of Yoga qualified Yoga teacher who
has been practicing yoga since 1978 and teaching it since
1999. She is also BWY Regional Training Officer for the
NW & Secretary of Preston Yoga Group. She has also studied
Dynamic Yoga with Godfrey Devereux.
Debbie
teaches Dynamic Yoga at West View Leisure Centre in Preston
every Thursday from 8.15-9.45pm. This is a drop
in class so please just turn up on the day.
Debbie's Dynamic Yoga Class is a physically strong
class based on the Ashtanga Vinyasa
system of yoga and as such is not suitable for complete
beginners, pregnant ladies or people suffering
from serious medical complaints.
Please
enquire for Class Times & Venue details.
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Lancashire
Yoga
in Penwortham |
| Classes
held in: |
Penwortham |
| Type
of Class: |
YOGA |
| Teacher/Instructor: |
Linda
Bullen |
| Age
Group/Level: |
Beginners |
| What
does it cost? |
£5
per session |
| When
held: |
Evenings
- Weekly |
| Contact: |
Linda |
| Phone
No: |
01772
751014 |
| Email: |
lindayogaAThotmail.co.uk |
| Also
Offers: |
I
teach the BWY Foundation Course,
offer 1-2-1 tuition, and hold monthly Workshops
which are open to everyone, regardless of experience. |
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I have over 20 year's experience in Yoga.
I trained with BWY and have qualifications
to teach ante-natal yoga, Foundation Course, Yoga
for Children and relaxation (Yoga Nidra).
I am very experienced at working
1-2-1 with students and modifying postures
to suit the individual.
Beginner's and ante-natal classes are
taught gently with humour to introduce
suitable yoga techniques in a friendly class situation.
The room I use is warm, carpeted, very peaceful
and has a large private car park.
Please
enquire for Class Times & Venue details.
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Lancashire
Yoga
in Dolphinholme |
| Classes
held in: |
Dolphinholme |
| Type
of Class: |
Hatha
YOGA (B.K.S. Iyengar style) |
| Teacher/Instructor: |
Paula
Bialski |
| Age
Group/Level: |
Adult Class - All Abilities |
| What
does it cost? |
£5
Drop In, or
£15 for a 5 class Yoga Card |
| When
held: |
Evenings - Weekly |
| Contact: |
Paula |
| Phone
No: |
07964
835673 |
| Email: |
bialskiATgmail.com |
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| The
primary aim of Hatha yoga is to calm
and strengthen both the mind and body.
Designed for every level of ability, age, and physical
condition, this weekly course offers poses (known as asanas)
which help you focus on yourself - gaining physical
and mental strength.
Paula
is a Polish-Canadian who recently moved into Dolphinholme
and has experience with Iyengar Hatha Yoga.
She aims for a comfortable, inclusive environment.
All levels are welcome. Paula will adjust
the strength of practice according to each individual.
Please
enquire for Class Times & Venue details.
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Lancashire
Yoga
Class |
| Classes
held in: |
Bury
& Bolton |
| Type
of Class: |
General YOGA |
| Teacher/Instructor: |
Carol
Burke |
| Age
Group/Level: |
Mixed |
| What
does it cost? |
£5
per session |
| When
held: |
Daytime
& Evenings |
| Contact: |
Carol |
| Phone
No: |
0161
797 3877 |
| Email: |
carolburkeATlineone.net |
| Also
Offers: |
Look
out for future Workshops |
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I
am a British Wheel of Yoga fully qualified yoga
teacher.
My classes are mixed ability and drop
in which means anyone can come to class
at any time.
The classes are really friendly
with the emphasis on fun.
My experience allows you to come to the
class regardless of ability/ level. Pregnant ladies
welcome.
Also I teach yoga for MS.
Please enquire for Class Times & Venue details.
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Lancashire
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 |
| When
held: |
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 |
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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
with Tracy Edmondson |
| Classes
held in: |
Barnoldswick,
Foulridge, Higherford & Barley |
| Type
of Class: |
PILATES
Classes or individual sessions. |
| Teacher/Instructor: |
Tracy
Edmondson |
| Age
Group/Level: |
Beginners
and Improvers |
| What
does it cost? |
£37.50
for 6 week course (early booking price) |
| When
held: |
Daytime
and evenings |
| Contact: |
Tracy |
| Phone
No: |
07773
785904 |
| Email: |
tracyATpilates-classes.co.uk |
| Website: |
www.pilates-classes.co.uk |
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I have been teaching Pilates since I completed
my Level 2 training in 2005, progressing onto Level 3 with
'Pilates Training Solutions' in October 2006.
Most
of my classes are mixed ability sessions incorporating
small equipment. My courses are progressive,
effective and friendly, and are
run at regular intervals throughout the year.
Please contact me for start dates, times
and venues.
Everyone
welcome!
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Lancashire
Pilates
Matwork Classes |
| Classes
held in: |
Barrowford
& Colne |
| Type
of Class: |
PILATES
Matwork Classes, also 1-2, 2-2 private tuition. |
| Teacher/Instructor: |
Keely
Haigh |
| Age
Group/Level: |
Suitable
for all ages and abilities. |
| What
does it cost? |
£6
per 1 hour session
(To be booked in advance) |
| When
held: |
3
Days a week. |
| Contact: |
Keely |
| Phone
No: |
07775
747105 |
| Email: |
keely.haighAThotmail.com |
| Also
Offers: |
Pre
and Post Natal specialized Training |
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Keely Haigh - Pilates Foundation Teacher,
teaching general matwork classes, back
rehabilitation clinics and private tuition.
Classes at: Barrowford Physiotherapy Clinic
and Elite Ballet Studios, Colne.
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Lancashire
Ribble
Valley Pilates |
| Classes
held in: |
Clitheroe,
Langho, Old Langho & Brockhall Village. |
| Type
of Class: |
PILATES |
| Teacher/Instructor: |
Charlotte
Hopkinson |
| Age
Group/Level: |
From
beginners to more experienced - I have no age limit! |
| What
does it cost? |
£54
for 6 sessions |
| When
held: |
Daytime
and evenings |
| Contact: |
Charlotte |
| Phone
No: |
07801
444825 |
| Email: |
charlotteATchopkinson.orangehome.co.uk |
| Website: |
www.ribblevalley-pilates.co.uk |
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I formed Ribble Valley Pilates after moving
to Lancashire a year ago.
I teach in various locations around the Ribble Valley
and I teach various times both during the day and
in the evening. Check out my website for more details
of class times.
I am a fully qualified Pilates Instructor
and have trained with Modern Pilates. I
started pilates after life as an elite athelete and it changed
my life forever. I teach it because I know it works
and it works for everyone from those new to exercise to
the more experienced athlete.
Please
enquire for Class Times & Venue details.
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Lancashire
La
Bella Baby Yoga |
| Classes
held in: |
Lancaster
& Morecombe |
| Type
of Class: |
Baby
YOGA |
| Teacher/Instructor: |
Francesca
Carr |
| Age
Group/Level: |
For
all babies aged 8 weeks - 12 months |
| What
does it cost? |
£18
for 6 weeks |
| When
held: |
Daytime,
weekly |
| Contact: |
Francesca |
| Phone
No: |
01524
422816 |
| Email: |
labellababyyogaAThotmail.co.uk |
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My name is Francesca and I have recently completed my
Level 1 Baby Yoga Diploma with Birthlight.
I am currently running 2 classes in Lancaster and
Morecambe. As I am still training there is only
a minimal fee for these classes to cover the cost of room
hire and drinks.
In Baby Yoga we offer gentle exercises
for babies, mums and dads, encouraging babies natural
movements.
Please enquire for Class Times & Venue details.
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Lancashire
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 |
| When
held: |
Daytime
& Evenings, weekly |
| Contact: |
Linda |
| Phone
No: |
01539
564145 |
| Email: |
lindagriffith98ATaol.com |
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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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Lancashire
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 |
| When
held: |
Daytime
and evenings, weekly |
| Contact: |
Brenda |
| Phone
No: |
01772
510813 |
| Mobile: |
07974
374141 |
| Email: |
brendawaddingtonATblueyonder.co.uk |
| Website: |
www.prestonyogagroup.com |
| 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. |
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I am a B.W.Y. qualified teacher and 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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Lancashire
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. |
| When
held: |
Evenings,
weekly |
| Contact: |
Brenda |
| Phone
No: |
01772
510813 |
| Mobile
No: |
07974
374141 |
| Email: |
brendawaddingtonATblueyonder.co.uk |
| Website: |
www.prestonyogagroup.com |
| Also
Offers: |
Private One-to-One Yoga sessions |
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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.
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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 types
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.
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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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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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