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Bodycore Pilates in Wirral
 Classes held in: Hoylake, Frankby Village & Birkenhead
 Type of Class: PILATES
 Teacher/Instructor: Amanda Fryer-Harris
 Age Group/Level: From Beginner to Advanced - age 16 plus
 What does it cost? £5 per session
 When held: Daytime & Evening - Weekly
 Contact: Amanda
 Phone No: 0151 632 4748 or Mobile: 07734 651360
 Email: amanfryerATaol.com
 Website: www.Bodycorepilates.co.uk
 Also Offers: One to One private sessions, or if you have a venue you can get a few friends (4 max) I can come to you!


All equipment is included in class from The mat to the spikey balls! Every new member will have a health screening and consultation. Classes are for all levels, however ringing first to book in is advisable as I have my limit to 12 participants.

I am a Level 3 Advanced Pilates instructor with 12 yrs experience in the fitness industry and 7 yrs in teaching Pilates. I currently have my own classes and also teach in all the major health clubs.

Pilates is the way forward!

Look after your body today
and you will be rewarded 10 fold in latter years!


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Yoga You Ltd
 Classes held in: Wallasey
 Type of Class: YOGA, Pregnancy YOGA,
Birthing Partner Classes.
 Teacher/Instructor: Ann Simmonett
 Age Group/Level: All Levels Welcome - General Dynamic Yoga / Specialist Pregnancy Yoga/ Gentle Flow Yoga
 What does it cost? From £4.50 per session
 When held: Daytime & Evening - Daily
 Contact: Ann
 Phone No: 0151 639 9699
 Email: ann_simmonettATbtinternet.com
 Website: www.yogayou.co.uk
 Also Offers: Combined Yoga and Massage Therapy, Aromatherapy, Kinesiology, Hot Stone Therapy, Preganancy Yoga/ Massage. Gentle Flow for those who require less physical sessions.


All Classes are very friendly and welcoming- they are usually 80 or 90 mins duration and involve Yoga Philosophy, Classical Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, Relaxation Techniques and sometimes Chanting - with emphasis on providing a sustainable practice which enables personal empowerment, healing and self development.

All classes are holistic with spiritual content encouraging health and well being, raising individual awareness and sensitivities to self and all life.

Private one to one tuition/ therapies are available or a variety of classes are held daily. In all the classes advice is given and modifications to meet students needs.

Ann is a
very qualified and experienced teacher (CYF & BWY & other), who has taught yoga professionally since 1998 and been a student of yoga herself for 30 years.


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Yogadoesit and Celtic Calming Reiki Master
 Classes held in: Hoylake and various Wirral venues.
 Type of Class:

Hatha & Kundalini YOGA,
Stress Management/ Relaxation.

 Teacher/Instructor: Philomena Breen
 Age Group/Level: All levels
 What does it cost? £4 per session
 When held: Weekly - Daytime & Evenings
 Contact: Philomena
 Phone No: 0151 677 2563
 Email: amenayogaAThotmail.co.uk
 Website: www.yogadoesit.co.uk
 Also Offers: Reiki, One-to-One Yoga, Relaxation sessions to de-stress and relax, and Company Yoga.

Start with a relaxation
to leave your day behind, followed by yoga postures to relieve tension and enhance flexibility, winding down with a wonderful relaxation/blissful meditation, all delivered by a professional lecturer with 20 years experience in management and yoga, CYF trained, with a BA Hons and Masters.

I am also a British Wheel Member.

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Stretch Yourself - Yoga with Chelsea
 Classes held in: Wallasey
 Type of Class: Hatha YOGA
 Teacher/Instructor: Chelsea Canovas
 Age Group/Level: Everyone welcome - I always offer a variation on posture so that everyone is catered for.
 What does it cost? £2.50 per session (subsidised by community funding)
 When held: Wednesday evenings
 Contact: Chelsea
 Phone No: 0151 630 0864
 Email: karmatimewallaseyATyahoo.co.uk
 Also Offers: I also teach 6 Classes of Children's Yoga (Karmatime) a week in schools & nurseries - see www.karmatime.com


I am a fully qualified CYF & Karmatime yoga teacher teaching classical Hatha Yoga but incorporating other styles and spiritual disciplines.

Adult yoga classes are taught in a therapeutic style with emphasis on postural alignment and self-awareness.
You will learn about the positive benefits of asana, breathing & pranayama, meditation and relaxation. Uplifting Music, candles & more...

Weekly classes held at St Mary's College in Wallasey Village every Wednesday evening from 7.00 - 8.30pm.

No need to book, Just turn up!

Beginners Course starting Tues Nov 3rd 2009, £27 for the 6 week course - booking essential.


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Om Shanthi - Yoga in Hoylake
 Classes held in: Hoylake
 Type of Class: Sivananda YOGA (Hatha)
 Teacher/Instructor: Jane Orrell
 Age Group/Level: Gentle/Beginners to Intermediate
 What does it cost? Varies
 When held: Daytime & Evening - Weekly
 Contact: Jane
 Phone No: 07722 527733
 Email: janeATjaneorrell.com
 Website: www.janeorrell.com
 Also Offers: Holistic Massage, Magnified Healing, Reiki, Sanskrit Chanting, Massage Workshops, Yoga for Kids, and individual Pregnancy Yoga & Massage sessions.

I trained to teach Sivananda Yoga at the Sivananda Dhatwantari Vedanta Ashram in Kerala, India in 2004.
I love Sivananda Yoga because it places emphasis on Pranayama (breathing) 12 classical postures (asanas) and deep relaxation (yoga nidra). Meditation often naturally occurs when these techniques are brought into balance.
I also use a lot of light visualization from my background in healing which helps the healing and softening process on the inside.

Monday evening classes
are great for those leading a stressful lifestyle, whereas Wednesday morning classes are more of a gentler experience for those moving into their golden years, or who suffer with back weakness or pain. My aim is to bring the healing energies of light and love to each class in an intuitive and spontaneous way, and to empower people towards their own process of inner and outer transformation.
'To know the true nature of being, is to become the true nature of being light.'


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Beginner's Yoga - Hoylake
 Classes held in: Hoylake
 Type of Class: Adult Hatha YOGA
 Teacher/Instructor: Justine Aldersey-Williams
 Age Group/Level: Beginners
 What does it cost? £40 per 7 week block
 When held: Daytime - Weekly
 Contact: Justine
 Phone No: 0700 580 1124
 Email: justineATyogawirral.co.uk
 Website: www.yogawirral.co.uk
 Also Offers: Justine also runs Karmatime, the children's yoga company offering weekly classes for the 2-11 age group.


A 7 week Beginner's Yoga course commencing Thursday 10th April 2008.

The course offers a gently challenging introduction to the physical stretches (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayama) and guided relaxation techniques of Hatha Yoga and is suitable for complete beginners.


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Jagannath Yoga
 Classes held in: Wallasey, Neston & Birkenhead
 Type of Class: Hatha and Dynamic YOGA classes 
 Teacher/Instructor: Bill Abbott
 Age Group/Level: All welcome
 What does it cost? £5 per session
 When held: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday evenings
 Contact: Bill
 Phone No: 0151 678 5485
 Mobile No: 07794 209170
 Email: billabbottyogaATbtinternet.com
 Also Offers: Relaxation

Bill has practised Yoga for over twenty five years and is a member of the CYF
(Comprehensive Yoga Fellowship).

He is very strong in posture work and is trained for Dynamic Yoga.

Classes are for beginners and those with experience - all are welcome.

Bill is very friendly and helpful and the class atmosphere is great. He also teaches at 6th Form College and at large local companies.

Classes are also held at The Grange, Grove Road, Wallasey and Neston Town Hall.

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West Kirby Yoga
 Classes held in: West Kirby
 Type of Class: YOGA
 Teacher/Instructor: Kate Knowles
 Age Group/Level: Beginners/ Intermediate - all ages
 What does it cost? £5 per session (£3.50 concessions)
 When held: Daytime - weekly
 Contact: Kate
 Phone No: 0151 625 3316
 Email: kateknowles1001ATyahoo.co.uk
 Also Offers: Reiki treatments


Kate is a qualified British Wheel of Yoga teacher,
who has been practising yoga since 1998.

This is a relaxed, friendly yoga class held at Newton Village Hall, Thursdays 9:45 - 11:15 (term time only).

The class includes yoga postures to stretch the body and improve strength and flexibility; breathing techniques to increase energy levels and relaxation to allow us to manage stressful situations more effectively.

The benefits of the class are carried throughout the week.


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Shen Hatha Yoga in the Wirral
 Classes held in: Oxton and Prenton
 Type of Class: Shen YOGA
 Teacher/Instructor: Graeme Waterfield
 Age Group/Level: All ages, Beginners and Intermediate
 What does it cost? £5 per session, or £24 for 6 sessions
 When held: Daytime or Evenings, 3 times a week
 Contact: Graeme
 Phone No: 07977 576631
 Email: graemewaterfieldAThotmail.com
 Website: www.taichishen.co.uk
 Also Offers: Past Life Regression Therapy, Counselling, 1-1 Personal Coaching.


Shen Yoga blends Tibetan, Hatha and Chinese Yoga and Chi Gung movements for a unique experience for improved health, strength and relaxation.

Regular participants to this class will experience an increase in sense of well being, peace, energy, contentment, strength and flexibility.

You will be training with its creator Graeme Waterfield.



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Yoga Centre
 Classes held in: West Kirby, Heswall, Thornton Hough,  Hoylake & Chester.
 Type of Class: YOGA classes
 Teacher/Instructor: Val McLeod
 Age Group/Level: Separate groups - all ages from 
teenage - 93 years
 What does it cost? Varies
 When held: Daytime and evenings, most days
 Contact: Val McLeod
 Phone No: 0151 625 8994
 Email: yogawirralATgooglemail.com
 Website: www.yogawirral.com
 Also Offers: Occasional talks on Holistic health & Well-being.
Val is a teacher with the BSK Iyengar Yoga Teachers Association UK, and originally trained and  qualified with the Comprehensive Yoga Fellowship UK.


YOGA is Physical, Emotional and Spiritual INTEGRATION.

GENTLY GROW
in Personal Conduct & Universal principles. (Yama and Niyama)
PRACTICE PHYSICAL ALIGNMENT gaining suppleness/strength (Asana)
OBSERVE the subtlety and variation of breath (Pranayama)
EXPERIENCE stilling of the senses and focus the mind (Pratyahara Dharana)
REALISE calm - revelation (Meditation)
BECOME Absorbed - Integrated (Samadhi)

Day and Evening classes.
Beginners and Experienced.


Valerie McLeod, a BKS Iyengar and Comprehensive Yoga Fellowship qualified teacher, welcomes you to share in the strength suppleness and stress release. Please ring for further details and guidance of a suitable class.


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Hatha Yoga classes
 Classes held in: West Kirby
 Type of Class: Hatha YOGA
 Teacher/Instructor: Sadruddin Husain
 Age Group/Level: Mixed Ability
 What does it cost? £3.50 per session
 When held: Evenings - Sunday & Tuesday
 Contact: Sadruddin
 Phone No: 07887 884073
 Email: sadruddin.husainATbreathe.com


Hatha yoga classes for mixed and beginners held on:

SUNDAYS 6.30pm - 8pm
and TUESDAYS 7 - 8.30pm.

Popular, local and very friendly classes which attracts mixed ability, gender and age groups.

Please arrive early to avoid disappointment or contact teacher.

Everyone is welcome.


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Mixed Ability Yoga for Adults & Children - Yogadoesit
 Classes held in: Hoylake & Wallasey
 Type of Class: YOGA
 Teacher/Instructor: Philomena Breen
 Age Group/Level: Mixed Abilities & Children over 4 years.
 What does it cost? £4 per session
 When held: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday -
Daytime & Evenings.
 Contact: Philomena
 Phone No: 0151 677 2563
 Email: amenayogaukAThotmail.co.uk
 Website: www.yogadoesit.co.uk
 Also Offers: Childrens Yoga, Well Being Office Yoga


The class starts with a relaxation, followed by warm ups and posture work, ending with a lovely relaxation/ meditation.

The children's class is based on a themed tale.

I am a qualified teacher with 15 years teaching experience and am educated to Masters level.

I am a member of the
British Wheel of Yoga and the Institute of Personnel Management.


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Yoga at Pebblestones
 Classes held in: Wallasey
 Type of Class: YOGA
 Teacher/Instructor: Kasi Salter & Ki-Tie
 Age Group/Level: Beginner and Intermediate
 What does it cost? £6 per session
 When held: Tuesday or Wednesday evenings, weekly
 Contact: Kasi Salter or Ki-Tie
 Phone No: 0151 512 6882
 Email: mailATpebblestones.co.uk
 Website: www.pebblestones.co.uk
 Also Offers: Reiki, Massage, Shiatsu, Counselling and Beauty Therapies as well as Training, Workshops and individual products.


We hold two classes.

Tuesdays are from 4.30pm until 6pm
and Wednesdays are from 6.30pm until 8pm.

In order to enrol, you must first call to book your place, people pay a month in advance.

The class is suitable for all with beginners and intermediates practising. Very approachable and friendly teacher.

Classes are held at the Pebblestones Centre at
259 Poulton Road, Wallasey, Merseyside. CH44 4BT
.


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Karmatime
 Classes held in: Meols, Heswall, Hoylake, Bidston & Wallasey
 Type of Class: YOGA for Children aged 3 -7
 Teacher/Instructor: Justine
 Age Group/Level: CHILDREN from 3 - 7 years old
 What does it cost? £4 per session
 When held: Daytime, Weekly
 Contact: Justine
 Phone No: 0700 580 1124
 Email: mailATkarmatime.com
 Website: www.karmatime.com


Magical Karmatime classes teach children mind and body awareness through yoga, Brain Gym® and meditation.

By using exciting and thought provoking stories, children are guided through postures which stimulate physical and emotional development and enhance brain functioning.

Classes are taught by a fully qualified, insured and police checked teacher at nursery schools, primary after-school clubs and private classes throughout Wirral.

~ We need more teachers!!!~
If you have been practicing yoga for 2 years and would love to share your enthusiasm with kids, you may be suitable to take part in our teacher training course.

For details of classes and training events visit our website.


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Yoga Babes
 Classes held in: Hoylake, Heswall, West Kirby & Wallasey.
 Type of Class: Baby YOGA and Massage classes
 Teacher/Instructor: Nina Staniford
 Age Group/Level: Suitable for parents & carers with babies from birth to crawling
 What does it cost? Please contact for details
 When held: Weekly, for 6 week courses
 Contact: Nina Staniford
 Phone No: 0151 632 6852
 Email: ninapoppyATboltblue.com

Would you like to learn a loving art that is relaxing for both baby and parent ?

Small friendly classes
suitable from six weeks to crawling, held by an Experienced Qualified Instructor and mother of two.


~ Encourages restful sleep
~ Relieves colic and teething
~ Promotes good posture
~ Strengthens muscles and develops coordination
~ Stimulates immune and circulatory systems
~ Enhances skin condition
~ Strengthens baby-parent bond

It's also great fun !









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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