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Merseyside
Liverpool
Iyengar Yoga Studio
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| Classes
held in: |
Liverpool
City Centre |
| Type
of Class: |
Iyengar YOGA |
| Teacher/Instructor: |
Various |
| Age
Group/Level: |
Beginners, General, Intermediate, Teachers
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| 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 |
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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
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| 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
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| Website: |
www.yogawirral.co.uk |
| Also
Offers: |
Yoga
and Kirtan retreats to Snowdonia, Ibiza,
Turkey and Morocco. |
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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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Merseyside
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 |
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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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Merseyside
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. |
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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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Merseyside
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. |
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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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Merseyside
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.
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| 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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Merseyside
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. |
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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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Merseyside
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 |
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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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Merseyside
Yoga
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| 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 |
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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.
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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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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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Because classes are listed on our site, it does not imply any personal
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For health and safety reasons, and for your own peace of mind, it's
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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.
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