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Liverpool Iyengar Yoga Studio
 Classes held in: Liverpool City Centre
 Type of Class: Iyengar YOGA
 Teacher/Instructor: Various
 Age Group/Level:

Beginners, General, Intermediate, Teachers

 What does it cost? Please enquire
 Classes Available: Daytime & Evenings - 5 Days a Week
 Contact: Judi Soffa
 Phone No: 0151 709 4923
 Email: infoATyoga-studio.co.uk
 Website: www.liverpooliyengaryoga.co.uk


Classes are taught by fully qualified teachers
, with the Iyengar Yoga trademark.

This ensures that they teach genuine Iyengar yoga, they do not mix methods and you can be sure of safe teaching.

Named after Yogacharya BKS Iyengar, the worlds greatest living authority and exponent of yoga. Iyengar Yoga can improve your posture, vitality strength, flexibility, concentration and bring mental and spiritual calm.

Please enquire for Class Times & Venue details.


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Boho Yoga - Wirral
 Classes held in: Hoylake
 Type of Class: Hatha YOGA
 Teacher/Instructor: Justine Aldersey-Williams
 Age Group/Level: Beginner's, Improver's & Children's
 What does it cost? £4.50 - £6.50 per session
 Classes Available: Daytime & Evenings - 3 Days a Week
 Contact: Justine
 Phone No: 0700 580 1124
 Email: justineATyogawirral.co.uk
 Website: www.yogawirral.co.uk
 Also Offers: Yoga and Kirtan retreats to Snowdonia, Ibiza, Turkey and Morocco.

Boho yoga is a physical and psychological training including 'vinyasa krama' style physical practice (carefully chosen postures that flow towards a peak pose), pranayama, philosophy and relaxation.

It is suitable for ALL ages, abilities and sensibilities as individual needs are catered for through level choices and everyone is made very welcome.
You are welcome to take as much or as little from each class as you wish, some people come just for physical exercise, others are drawn by a spiritual quest and both options are fine!

We offer many retreats to Snowdonia, Ibiza, Turkey and Morocco and run classes at Hoylake Community Centre.

Boho yoga represents a lifestyle
which revels in diversity whilst recognising the unified essence within everything.

Please enquire for Class Times & Venue details.


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Planet Holistics - Ashtanga Yoga Liverpool
 Classes held in: Liverpool
 Type of Class: Ashtanga YOGA
 Teacher/Instructor: Helen Aldred
 Age Group/Level:

Beginners & Intermediate

 What does it cost? £5 - £6.50 per sesseion
 Classes Available: Evenings - Tuesday to Friday
 Contact: Helen
 Phone No: 07861 242773
 Email: yogaATplanetholistics.co.uk
 Website: www.planetholistics.co.uk


Ashtanga Yoga classes based on the primary series of Ashtanga Yoga.

Classes are available for beginners and more
experienced students
throughout the week.

For more information about Ashtanga Yoga in Liverpool please visit my website.


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Yellow Yoga
 Classes held in: Liverpool, Formby, Crosby, Sefton & Southport
 Type of Class: Hatha YOGA
 Teacher/Instructor: Vicky Holmstock
 Age Group/Level:

Suitable for every level

 What does it cost? £4 per session
 Classes Available: Daily
 Contact: Vicky
 Phone No: 0151 286 2751
 Email: vickyATyellowyoga.co.uk
 Website: www.yellowyoga.co.uk
 Also Offers: Onsite yoga classes for businesses and schools, private lessons for groups or individuals, personal training and ante-natal yoga.


Founded in the Sivananda tradition but incorporating elements of many different styles.

Emphasis is placed on options so that each person in a class from the most experienced practitioner to the complete beginner can work to a level that challenges and motivates them.

Please enquire for Class Times & Venue details.


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Therapiauk Ltd
 Classes held in: Southport
 Type of Class: Remedial PILATES
 Teacher/Instructor: Sandie Keane
 Age Group/Level:

All levels but specialising in those for re-habilitation

 What does it cost? Varies - depending on numbers
 Classes Available: Weekly
 Contact: Sandie
 Phone No: 07901 826265
 Email: sandieATtherapiauk.com
 Website: www.therapiauk.com
 Also Offers: Fit2therapy 5 day diploma course, an approved FHT qualification for pilates teachers & personal trainers. See website for details.


Therapiauk specialises in holistic re-habilitation using Pilates and Oriental Medical practices.

Sandie has taught Pilates since 1998 and is qualified with Stott and Modern Pilates. Sandie presents internationally promoting this method and is passionate about its success. She tutors for Modern Pilates and for the college of Oriental Body Balance.

She is also the UK representative for the ChiBall Method.

An elemental class which she runs at JJB Health Club in Southport.

Please enquire for Class Times & Venue details.


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Blue Sky Yoga
 Classes held in: Merseyside
 Type of Class: Hatha YOGA
 Teacher/Instructor: Lou Thorndycraft
 Age Group/Level:

Mixed Ability

 What does it cost? Various - please contact me for details
 Classes Available: Weekdays - Daytime & Evenings
 Contact: Lou
 Phone No: 07917 724983
 Email: louATblueskyoga.co.uk
 Website: www.blueskyoga.co.uk
 Also Offers:

Workplace yoga, children's yoga, small groups.

My classes take a relaxed, light-hearted approach to yoga, ensuring that students feel comfortable and safe.

Classes include a variety of postures to stretch and relax the body and there are plenty of modifications to make sure all abilities are catered for.

I give options for advancing postures
for those who want a challenge and there's always a strong emphasis on relaxation at the end of the session, so you should go away feeling energised and relaxed.

Please get in contact for further details.
I look forward to meeting you.


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Pilates - 4Most Fitness
 Classes held in: Southport, Formby & Liverpool
 Type of Class: PILATES
 Teacher/Instructor: Kate Searchfield
 Age Group/Level: All levels - Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced, plus Ante and Post Natal Pilates.
 What does it cost? Varies, depending on group size
 Classes Available: Daytime and Evenings
 Contact: Kate
 Phone No: 07923 365357
 Email: infoAT4mostfitness.co.uk
 Website: www.4mostfitness.co.uk
 Also Offers: Sports strengthening,
Back Care, Injury Rehabilitation.

4Most Fitness specialise in Pilates, Boxercise and Massage Therapy programmes for individuals or small groups of friends who want to train together.

Kate Searchfield has been personal training for five years and has been a certified STOTT Pilates instructor for three years. She also has IIHHT Diploma / Level 3 Certificates in Sports Massage Therapy, Reflexology, Aromatherapy and Indian Head Massage as well as her Advanced Boxercise Instructor certificate.

Kate's studio in Southport has specialised Pilates equipment including a professional Pilates Reformer, spine corrector and arc barrel.

Please contact me for further details.


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Body Control Pilates
 Classes held in: South Liverpool, Willaston, South Wirral and Cronton, Widnes.
 Type of Class: PILATES - classes and private sessions
 Teacher/Instructor: Helen Stiffin
 Age Group/Level: Suitable for all levels
 What does it cost? Varies
 Classes Available: Daytime & Evenings, most days
 Contact: Helen
 Phone No: 0151 421 1626
 Email: helenstiffinATyahoo.co.uk

I am a Body Control Pilates qualified teacher.


Pilates is a body conditioning method which targets the deep postural muscles and works by building strength from inside out, rebalancing the body and bringing it into correct alignment.

Classes are kept small (max 10), and are for all abilities - though they do vary dependent on location.

Private lessons also available at a location to suit you.

Please contact me for further details.

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Yoga
 Classes held in: Merseyside
 Type of Class: YOGA
 Teacher/Instructor: Paul Wooding
 Age Group/Level: Suitable for all abilities
 What does it cost? Varies, please contact for details
 Classes Available: Evenings
 Contact: Paul Wooding
 Phone No: 0151 284 1216
 Email: p.woodingATblueyonder.co.uk

BWY teacher with a strong emphasis on making yoga adaptable for everyone.

As such, many props or modifications are used to suit the needs of the individual.

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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