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Charity Registration No. 295219 Est. 1984

APRIL-JULY 2014

Classes & Treatment

1984-2014

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Tel: 01462 678804 Website: www.letchworthcentre.org

Who we are The Letchworth Centre for Healthy Living is one of the leading centres for wellbeing in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, providing a broad range of clinical and educational programmes for the local community.

WE ARE COMMITTED TO WIDENING CHOICE AND AVAILABILITY OF COMPLEMENTARY APPROACHES TO HEALTH.

The Letchworth Centre for Healthy Living

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Why come?• You’ll feel better• You’ll be more relaxed and less stressed• You’ll enjoy the non-competitive classes• You’ll have a great choice –

from over 100 classes a week • You’ll meet like-minded people• You’ll learn skills you can

use for the rest of your life• You don’t need to become a member

or pay a joining fee

A long-established, award-winning, registered charity

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Our BirthdayAn Open Day as part of the Letchworth Festival – Sunday, 15 June 12-4pm to be held at the Centre. Taster classes, sessions, talks and kids’ activities.

‘Memories of Rosehill’ – an opportunity for those who have had historical connections with Rosehill Hospital over the years to share their recollections – Sunday, 15 June from 3pm at the Centre.

A day of Homeopathy (Tuesday, 17 June) as part of Homeopathy Awareness Week. Free lectures and consultations throughout the day. See our website for details of venues.

(See Page 9 for event details)

THE place for complementary therapy in Herts and Beds…

• Arthritis and joint pain• Asthma and chronic chest conditions• IBS and other digestive problems• Hay fever and other allergies• Eczema and acne• Back and neck pain• Menstrual and menopausal issues• Stress and depression

Complementary therapies don’t just treat symptoms – they address the cause of a problem… They have been shown to help:

Clinic hoursMon-Fri 09.00 - 20.30Sat 09.00 - 15.30

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THE place for complementary therapy in Herts and Beds…

Complementary therapies don’t just treat symptoms – they address the cause of a problem… They have been shown to help:

Our practitioners are skilled therapists with excellentqualifications and many years’ experience

For appointments or more information telephone Reception on 01462 678804

or visit our website www.letchworthcentre.org

• Acupuncture• Ayurvedic Massage• The Bates Method• Craniosacral Therapy• Homeopathy • Hypnotherapy• Lymphatic Massage (MLD) • Massage• Naturopathy

• Natural Lift Facial• Osteopathy/

Cranial Osteopathy• Physiotherapy • Reflexology • Reiki• Shiatsu• Sports Injury &

Remedial Massage

At the Centre, we offer:

Clinic hoursMon-Fri 09.00 - 20.30Sat 09.00 - 15.30

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T’ai Chi for Falls Prevention– Mondays 12:30 – 13:30T’ai Chi is an ancient form of gentle stylised movement well known for its ability to strengthen leg muscles, improve balance, still the mind and enhance general health.Cost £5 per session.

Rosehill Singers – Mondays 14:00-15:00 followed by tea & biscuitsFor anyone who loves to sing, this friendly group meets with its own musical director to sing popular songs around the piano. Cost £3 per session.

Drop-in Sessions

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For over 50’s

For people with Parkinson’s Singing GroupAlternate Tuesdays 14:00-15:00 followed by tea & biscuitsAn afternoon of song and fun for those with Parkinson’s and their carers. Cost £3 per session.

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Our Counselling Service offers a broad range of therapeutic approaches which can be of help with emotional issues and when life presents us with difficult problems.

Our team of skilled and experienced professionals are qualified in Hypnotherapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), one-to-one Counselling, and Couples and Family Therapy.

We support people with many different concerns – including bereavement, eating difficulties, relationship issues, depression, anxiety as well as substance misuse, health and infertility.

We are able to work on a one-to-one basis with children, young people and adults, as well as with couples and families.

Our confidential service can guide you to the professional best able to help you.

Low Cost Service

For people on benefits or in difficult financial circumstances, we offer a low cost service at £15 per session with an initial assessment by a qualified counsellor at £20.

Our clinic hours are Monday to Friday 09.00 to 20.30 and Saturday 09.00 to 15.30. Please call us on 01462 678804 or email [email protected]

Counselling Services

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Fridays, 2 May, 6 June and 4 July 19.30-21.00 Gong Bath

Sunday, 18 May 10.00-16.00 Qigong (Chi Kung) and Alexander Technique

Sunday, 8 June 10.00-12.00 Relaxation through Body Awareness

Saturday, 12 July 14.00-17.00 Restorative Yoga Workshop on Conscious Breath

Sunday, 13 July 10.00-16.00 Celebrating Spirals in T’ai Chi and Alexander Technique

Sunday, 27 July 10.00-16.00Mantra for Four Seasons – Summer

Sunday, 17 August 10.00–16.00 Enhance Your Yoga Practice with Alexander Technique Foundations

Tuesday 19 August and Wednesday 20 August 10.00–16.00 T’ai Chi Two-Day Workshop Chen Style Laojia Form

See our website for more details.

Workshops

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A chance to learn a new skill or improve on an existing onewithout an ongoing week-on-week commitment

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Birthday Events


Sunday, 15 June 12-4pm – Open Day (part of the Letchworth Festival)

Class sessions • Taster treatments • Talks • Kids’ activities

Stop Press... Founder/Director Roberta Meldrum has just been nominated for The Comet’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

Sunday, 15 June 3-4pm – “Memories of Rosehill”. An opportunity for those who have had historical connections with Rosehill Hospital over the years to share their recollections.

Tuesday, 17 June – A Day of Homeopathy - as part of Homeopathy Awareness Week - free lectures and consultations throughout the day and evening. See our website for venue details.

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Classes – Week-at-a-glance

09.10-10.40 Yoga (experienced students)09.30-10.30 Pilates (improvers)10.45-12.15 Yoga (experienced students)10.45-12.30 Baby Massage & Post Natal Yoga12.30-13.30 T’ai Chi Community14.00-15.00 Rosehill Singers17.15-18.45 Yoga (all levels)17.30-18.45 Pilates (improvers)18.00-19.00 Pilates (intermediate)18.45-20.15 Yoga (all levels)19.00-20.30 Yoga (experienced students)19.15-21.15 Pre-Natal Yoga20.40-22.10 Yoga (experienced students)

Tuesdays08.45-09.45 Pilates (beg/imp/mature movers)

09.15-10.15 Pilates on the Ball (all levels)09.45-11.00 Alexander Technique09.45-11.00 Pilates (improvers)10.30-11.45 Pilates (improvers)11.15-12.30 Moving Mindfully (advanced)11.15-12.15 Pilates (improvers/intermediate)

12.00-13.15 Special Care Pilates (all levels)12.30-13.30 Pilates (beginners/improvers)14.00-15.00 Parkinson’s Singing Group17.00-17.45 Yoga for Kids (7-12 yrs)

17.15-18.45 T’ai Chi (intermediate/advanced) Yang Style Long & Sword Form

18.00-19.00 Yoga for Teens (12-16 yrs)18.00-19.15 Pilates (improvers)

18.30-19.30 Pranayama-based Meditation (experienced)

Mondays 19.00-20.30 Five RhythmsTM

19.00-20.15 Meditation for Inner Peace*19.15-20.15 Pilates (improvers)19.15-20.30 Pilates (improvers)20.15-21.15 Pilates beginners(improvers)20.30-21.45 Pilates (men only)

20.30-22.00 T’ai Chi (intermediate) Yang Style Short Form

Wednesdays09.10-10.40 Yoga (experienced students)09.15-10.30 Pilates (improvers)10.45-12.15 Yoga (experienced students)11.00-12.15 Pilates (improvers)12.30-13.30 Pilates (beginners/improvers)13.00-14.15 Gentle Yoga17.45-19.00 Pilates (beginners/improvers)18.45-20.00 Alexander Technique (beginners)

19.00-20.00 Zumba19.30-21.30 Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction20.00-21.30 Yoga (all levels)20.15-21.30 Moving Mindfully (all levels)

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Thursdays09.45-11.15 Iyengar Yoga (beginners & general)

10.00-11.15 Pilates (improvers)11.30-13.00 Kundalini Yoga (all levels)11.30-12.45 Pilates (improvers)13.00-14.30 Yoga (all levels)13.30-14.45 Gentle Yoga16.00-17.30 Restorative Yoga17.30-18.45 Pilates (improvers)17.45-18.45 Pilates (beginners)18.30-19.30 Pranayama (beginners)18.45-19.45 Pilates (beginners)18.50-20.20 Yoga (experienced students)19.00-20.30 T’ai Chi (beginners) Chen Style20.00-21.15 Yoga (all levels)20.20-21.20 Salsa (advanced)20.30-22.00 T’ai Chi (improvers) Chen Style

Fridays09.15-10.45 Yoga (all levels)09.30-10.30 Pilates (intermediate)10.00-11.15 Restore Your Wellbeing10.45-11.45 Pilates (beginners)11.00-12.15 Pilates (improvers)11.00-12.30 Yoga (all levels)11.45-12.45 Pilates (beginners)12.15-13.30 Pilates (beginners/improvers)15.00-16.00 Ballet for the Over 50’s16.00-16.30 Baby Ballet (3-4 yrs)16.30-17.00 Pre-Primary Ballet (5-6 yrs)17.00-17.30 Primary/Grade 1 Ballet (7-8 yrs)17.30-18.30 Ballet for Adults

Saturdays08.30-09.30 Keep Fit08.30-09.00 Modern Jazz/Tap/Theatre Craft (3 yrs+)

08.45-10.15 Yoga (all levels)09.00-09.30 Baby Ballet (3 yrs)09.30-10.00 Baby Ballet (4 yrs)09.30-10.30 Zumba10.00-10.30 Pre Primary Ballet (5 yrs)10.30-11.00 Pre Primary Ballet (6 yrs)11.00-11.30 Primary Ballet (7 yrs)11.00-12.30 Restorative Yoga11.30-12.15 Grade 1 Ballet (8 yrs)12.15-13.00 Grade 2 Ballet (9 yrs+)

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Alexander TechniqueRenowned for its benefits to back pain sufferers, Alexander Technique teaches us how to sit, stand, lie and move in ways which minimise chronic muscular & spinal tension. Especially useful in stress relief, it also helps asthma and insomnia. Wear loose clothing & bring a mat or blanket and 2-3 paperbacks.

Moving Mindfully is a unique movement, alignment and relaxation class which carefully combines key elements of Pilates, Yoga and T’ai Chi and incorporates the Alexander principles of excellent use of the spine and joints. The resulting quality of movement and alignment is a joy to experience! Wear soft comfortable clothing.

Moving Mindfully

Judy HammondAlexander Instructor

Prefer a one-to-one session? Call 01462 678804 to book. Cost £45

Class Day Time Start Date Code CostMoving Mindfully (advanced) Tues 11.15-12.30 29 Apr MM1 £108Moving Mindfully (all levels) Wed 20.15-21.30 30 Apr MM2 £108

Duration 12 weeks Half-term week of 26 May Tutor Judy Hammond BEd ANATD MSTAT

Class Day Time Start Date Code CostAlexander Technique (all levels) Tues 09.45-11.00 29 Apr X1 £108Alexander Technique (beginners) Wed 18.45-20.00 30 Apr X2 £108

Duration 12 weeks Half-term week of 26 MayTutor Judy Hammond BEd ANATD MSTAT


Judy Hammondwith students

Prefer a one-to-one session? Call 01462 678804 to book. Cost £45

You will dance, get fit and have great fun in this popular class which includes barre work (for greater flexibility and balance), centre work (for toning) and simple ballet routines. Open to anyone over 16 who has had ballet experience.

Duration 10 weeks Half-term no class 30 May Tutor Vickie Lesnick RAD RTS FIDTA

Ballet for Adults

Vickie Lesnick (right)Ballet instructor

Class Day Time Start Date Code CostBallet for Adults (RAD Grade 6 level) Fri 17.30-18.30 25 Apr B1 £61Ballet for Over 50s Fri 15.00-16.00 25 Apr B2 £61

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Class Day Time Start Date Code CostFive RhythmsTM Tues 19.00-20.30 29 Apr F1 £89

Experience being in your own skin and moving to your own inner rhythm… Whether you’ve always danced – or always yearned to – Five Rhythms™ offers a wonderful opportunity to experience yourself in motion, in a totally non-judgmental and uncritical environment. You will learn to feel good about the way you move, about your body, and your means of expressing your feelings. Wear loose, comfortable clothing you can move in. Bring water to drink.

Duration 11 weeks no class on 6 May

Half-term No classes on 27 May Tutor Richard Lang MA UKCP

Five RhythmsTM accredited teacher

Five RhythmsTM

Flowing, staccato, chaos, lyrical, stillness.

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Class Day Time Start Date Code CostKeep Fit Sat 08.30-09.30 3 May K3 £73Zumba Wed 19.00-20.00 30 Apr ZU3 £61Zumba Sat 09.30-10.30 3 May ZU2 £61

Keep Fit includes warm-up, a 1/2 hour of cardiovascular exercise, abdominal strength training, body toning, cool-down and stretch. Zumba combines Latin and international music with a fun and effective workout system.

Duration 12 weeksHalf-term Keep Fit & Saturday Zumba No class on 24 May Zumba Wednesday - no class on 28 May Tutor Luzi Georgas IIST

Keep Fit & Zumba

Salsa (advanced)If you like Latin rhythms this is the classfor you! Salsa offers a physical andmental challenge – and the class is bothfun and a wonderful opportunity toform new friendships. You will learn several choreographies dancing La Salsa Cubana focusing on technique and body movement. Come on your own or with a partner. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and flexible shoes – but not trainers!

Duration 12 weeks Half-term no class 29 MayTutor Marcia Magliari Dip DMT

Class Day Time Start Date Code Cost

Salsa (advanced) Thurs 20.20-21.20 1 May SA2 £73

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Class Day Time Start Date Tutor Code CostT’ai Chi Tues 17.15-18.45 29 Apr RL T1 £84 (Yang style long form and sword form – intermediate/advanced)

T’ai Chi Tues 20.30-22.00 29 Apr RL T2 £84 (Yang style short form – intermediate)

T’ai Chi Thurs 19.00-20.30 1 May ID T4 £91 (Chen Style long form – beginners)

T’ai Chi Thurs 20.30-22.00 1 May ID T5 £91 (Chen Style long form – improvers)

T’ai Chi T’ai Chi consists of a series of slow, stylised, dance-like movements which are practised in sequence. Stilling the mind as well as benefiting the body, and practised daily by millions worldwide, evidence shows that it: • is of great benefit in improving balance

and increasing muscle strength• can benefit the heart and circulatory

systems • can significantly reduce stress • can enhance well-beingIt is recommended by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence as a useful part of any Falls Prevention programme.

Duration 11 weeks for T1 and T2 – no class on 6 May, 12 weeks for T4 and T5

Half-term week of 26 MayTutors Ian Deavin BSc, CIAA cert, TCUGB, recognised BCCMA

Richard Lang MA UKCP

Richard LangT’ai Chi Instructor


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Be Mindful…with our programmes in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Mindfulness offers, quite simply, a way of changing your life. By altering the way you think and perceive the world, it makes you less stressed, better able to cope, more positive, more aware – in short, more able to appreciate yourself and your life. Now offered in schools, in management training programmes, in health care and corporate settings, it is the centrepiece of the Mental Health Foundation’s campaign to ‘Be Mindful’. http://www.bemindful.co.uk/

Originally developed at one of the leading university hospitals in the US over 30 years ago to help manage chronic pain, MBSR’s reputation for helping people to deal with a wide range of problems is now worldwide. Research over three decades has shown that people who complete the course report: • Being better able to relax • Being less distressed by physical and psychological symptoms • Reduced pain levels and an enhanced ability to cope with chronic

pain• Reduced anxiety and depression• Improved concentration and memory• Better sleep• Greater energy and enthusiasm for life • Improved self-esteem

Research also suggests that mindfulness strengthens the immune system and develops areas of the brain associated with wellbeing.


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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) If you are feeling disconnected from your life – if you want to spend less time being hijacked by the stresses and strains of work, home, family, or health – if you want to learn to live more fully in the present moment – and you are willing to commit yourself to spending an hour a day working on this – then this well-established and tried-and-tested class can give you the tools to change your life. We can all benefit from MBSR training: we all long to be centred and at ease with our lives. Duration 9 weeks (plus Sunday, 22 June 10.00-16.00) Half-term No class 28 May Tutor Helena Martin GRSM LRAM Dip Couns PGDip Mindfulness

(All students must attend the orientation session which is the first class)

Follow-on Sessions for Mindfulness GraduatesSession Day Time Code CostFollow-on MBSR Mon, 12 May 19.30-21.00 MB3 £10Follow-on MBSR Mon, 7 July 19.30-21.00 MB4 £10

Class Day Time Start Date Code CostMBSR Wed 19.30-21.30 30 Apr MB1 £225

Practice Day for MBSR GraduatesThis Day of Practice will provide an opportunity to reconnect with and go deeper into your Mindfulness practice. Prerequisite: completion of any 8 week Mindfulness course.Session Day Time Code CostPractice Day Sun, 22 June 10.00-16.00 MB2 By Donation


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Tutor Dr Neelam Taneja PhD, Member IAYT, Fellow (retired) RSM London

Meditation for Inner PeaceCalms the mind Relaxes the body

Reduces stress & blood pressure

Increases awareness &

self-confidence

Improves concentration

One-to-One Meditation SessionsWith Dr Neelam Taneja Deepak Chopra Personal Primordial Sound Vedic Mantra Meditation for adults and children.

Duration 20 hours over five sessions Cost Individual £380, Small Group £304 For more details contact the Centre on 01462 678804.

Class Day Time Start Date Code CostMeditation for Inner Peace* Tues 19.00-20.15 29 Apr MED2 £71

You will be surprised how easy it is to gently guide your mind to experience deep rest and restore yourself. In this class you will be introduced to a range of meditative techniques all of which are secular practice and use clinically proven methods. You will be able to choose the one (or ones) most appropriate for you. This is an ongoing class to enhance your personal practice with like-minded people. The proven techniques that we use include breath work, pranayama, present moment awareness, guided imagery and visualisation, mantra and chanting, mindful yoga movement and sound healing. Suitable for all levels of experience – beginners welcome.

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Duration 10 weeksHalf-term No class 27 May

Pranayama is the science of the breath, control of which has been shown to improve physical health and wellbeing and to still the mind. When combined with meditation it can serve as a powerful de-stressing tool. In this class, we will observe our habitual patterns of breathing and their effect on the mind – and learn to alter them to produce inner harmony and positive thinking processes.Duration 12 weeksHalf-term week of 26 May

Pranayama-Based Meditation

Class Day Time Start Date Code CostPranayama (experienced) Tues 18.30-19.30 29 Apr PM2 £85Pranayama (beginners) Thurs 18.30-19.30 1 May PM3 £85

Tutor Sarah O’Connor BA(Hons) BWY(Dip), Pranayama & Meditation Module

“ The key is changing our habits, and in particular the habits of our mind”

Pema Chondron

Training your mind, healing your body - A ten-session practical programme that will incorporate the findings of recent scientific research in neuroscience and mind-body approaches to healing in a programme of clinically-proven meditations and mindful yoga. Duration 10 weeksHalf-term No class on 30 May

Restore Your Wellbeing

Class Day Time Start Date Code CostRestore Your Wellbeing Fri 10.00-11.15 2 May MED1 £71

Tutor Dr Neelam Taneja PhD, Member IAYT, Fellow (retired) RSM London

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Pilates

BeginnersThis programme will review Pilates principles during the first session and then will cover basic Pilates exercises.Beginners/ImproversBasic exercises with more advanced options for those who have been studying Pilates for longer. Pilates principles will be reviewed during the first session.

The reason our Pilates classes are always full is not just because we have excellent instructors – it’s because Pilates really does work! Our students come back term after term and report more energy, reduced back pain and better posture. Book early to secure your place – you won’t regret it!

Sarah HiltonPilates Instructor

NB: Certain health problems could preclude participation in Pilates classes.


ImproversSuitable for those who have been at beginners level for more than 3 terms or by agreement with the class teacher. The programme offers a mixture of basic Pilates exercises with progressions to take students up to intermediate level exercises.IntermediateThese exercises are suitable for students without injuries and illnesses and by agreement with the class teacher.

Pilates One-to-One SessionsIf you are considering starting Pilates or just want a bit more specialist attention we now offer one to one sessions. Cost £50 per individual session. Call 01462 678804 to book.




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Class Day Time Start Date Tutor Code CostPilates (improvers) Mon 09.30-10.30 28 Apr SG P25 £99Pilates (improvers) Mon 17.30-18.45 28 Apr SH P2 £99Pilates (intermediate) Mon 18.00-19.00 28 Apr SG P23 £99Pilates (beg/imp/mature movers) Tues 08.45-09.45 29 Apr AB P29 £108Pilates (improvers) Tues 09.45-11.00 29 Apr AB P4 £108Pilates (improvers) Tues 10.30-11.45 29 Apr RL P5 £99Pilates (improvers/intermediate) Tues 11.15-12.15 29 Apr SG P33 £108Pilates (beginners/improvers) Tues 12.30-13.30 29 Apr SG P31 £108Pilates (improvers) Tues 18.00-19.15 29 Apr AB P6 £108Pilates (improvers) Tues 19.15-20.15 29 Apr SG P34 £108Pilates (improvers) Tues 19.15-20.30 29 Apr AB P7 £108Pilates (beginners/improvers) Tues 20.15-21.15 29 Apr SG P35 £108Pilates (Men only) Tues 20.30-21.45 29 Apr AB P8 £108Pilates (improvers) Wed 09.15-10.30 30 Apr RL P9 £99Pilates (improvers) Wed 11.00-12.15 30 Apr AB P10 £108Pilates (beginners/improvers) Wed 12.30-13.30 30 Apr SG P38 £108Pilates (beginners/improvers) Wed 17.45-19.00 30 Apr AB P12 £108Pilates (improvers) Thurs 10.00-11.15 1 May RL P13 £99Pilates (improvers) Thurs 11.30-12.45 1 May RL P14 £99Pilates (improvers) Thurs 17.30-18.45 1 May AB P15 £108Pilates (beginners) Thurs 17.45-18.45 1 May SG P36 £108Pilates (beginners) Thurs 18.45-19.45 1 May SG P37 £108Pilates (intermediate) Fri 09.30-10.30 2 May SG P20 £108Pilates (beginners) Fri 10.45-11.45 2 May SG P40 £108Pilates (improvers) Fri 11.00-12.15 2 May AB P21 £108Pilates (beginners) Fri 11.45-12.45 2 May SG P39 £108Pilates (beginners/improvers) Fri 12.15-13.30 2 May AB P22 £108

PilatesDuration 11 weeks for Monday classes, no class on 5 May11 weeks for RL classes, no classes w/c 30 June12 weeks for other classesTutorsAmanda Brosnan Body Control Pilates, Body Control Reformer

Shashin Gajjar Body Control Pilates

Sarah Hilton Pilates Matwork and Reformer

Rachel Luck Modern Pilates I, II & III, Gordon Thompson’s Body Control Reformer and Cadillac, BACR Phase IV Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Instructor




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Pilates ‘On the Ball’

Rachel Luck

Pilates Instructor

Class Day Time Start Date Code CostPilates on the Ball Tues 09.15-10.15 29 Apr PLB1 £99

The exercise ball is a wonderful Pilates tool for improving core strength and developing the abdominal and back muscles. Exercising ‘on the ball’ – which continually moves slightly beneath you as you work – can also increase overall flexibility and mobility. And it’s such fun to do! (You will need to provide your own ball.)Duration 11 weeks – no class on 1 JulyHalf-term no class 27 May

Tutor Rachel Luck Modern Pilates I, II & III, Gordon Thompson’s Body Control Reformer and Cadillac, BACR Phase IV Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Instructor


This is a gentle, slow-moving class with plenty of time to focus on special conditions that may make exercise difficult.Duration 11 weeks – no class on 1 July Half-term no class 27 MayTutor Rachel Luck Modern Pilates I, II & III, Gordon Thompson’s Body Control Reformer and Cadillac, BACR Phase IV Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Instructor

Special Care Pilates

Class Day Time Start Date Code CostSpecial Care Pilates Tues 12.00-13.15 29 Apr PSP1 £99

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YogaWhy do yoga? For one thing – it makes you feel good! It keeps you flexible and improves your stamina. It stretches your muscles, helps still your mind, improves concentration and boosts self-confidence. People report that they sleep better, experience fewer episodes of back strain and have less frequent headaches. Tutors Julie Brunton BSY

Helen Flower BWY

Sarah Harris BWY RT FCT, NLP Master Prac Pranayama & Meditation Module

Carole Richardson BA(Hons) FAETC BWY

Lorraine Woods

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Class Day Time Start Date Tutor Code CostYoga (experienced ) Mon 09.10-10.40 28 Apr LW Y1 £79Yoga (experienced ) Mon 10.45-12.15 28 Apr LW Y2 £79Yoga (all levels) Mon 17.15-18.45 28 Apr CR Y3 £65Yoga (all levels) Mon 18.45-20.15 28 Apr CR Y4 £65Yoga (experienced) Mon 19.00-20.30 28 Apr LW Y5 £79Yoga (experienced) Mon 20.40-22.10 28 Apr LW Y6 £79Yoga (experienced) Wed 09.10-10.40 30 Apr LW Y8 £85Yoga (experienced) Wed 10.45-12.15 30 Apr LW Y9 £85Yoga (all levels) Wed 20.00-21.30 30 Apr SH Y11 £85Yoga (all levels) Thurs 13.00-14.30 1 May JB Y12 £85Yoga (experienced) Thurs 18.50-20.20 1 May LW Y13 £85Yoga (all levels) Thurs 20.00-21.15 1 May HF Y18 £85Yoga (all levels) Fri 09.15-10.45 2 May CR Y14 £71Yoga (all levels) Fri 11.00-12.30 2 May CR Y15 £71Yoga (all levels) Sat 08.45-10.15 3 May SH Y16 £85


Duration 9 weeks for Y3 and Y4 – no classes on 5 May, 7 July or 14 July10 weeks for Y14 and Y15 – no class on 11 July or 18 July, 11 weeks for Monday classes (no class on 5 May)12 weeks for all other classesHalf-term week of 26 May for all classes except Y16 (half term on 24 May)




Julie BruntonYoga Instructor

Iyengar YogaIyengar Yoga, developed by Yoga Master BKS Iyengar, is characterised by precision and alignment and uses props such as blocks and belts to ensure that maximum benefit is gained from each posture whilst ensuring absolute safety.

Class Day Time Start Date Code CostIyengar Yoga Thurs 09.45-11.15 24 Apr IY2 £85 (beginners and general)

Duration 12 weeks – no classes on 3 or 10 JulyHalf-term No class on 29 MayTutor Thelma McNairn MA Hons Dip ED IYTA

Kundalini YogaKundalini Yoga (as taught by Yogi Bhajan) is an ancient technology and science that activates health, potential and capacity. It works with powerful and relaxing breathing, visualisation, dynamic asanas (postures) mantras (chants) along with mudras (hand gestures). It is taught in kriyas (a series of postures) that are designed to bring about a transformation and balance through working a particular system of the body (ie the nervous, endocrine, lymphatic and immune system). It is often called ‘a yoga of awareness’ as it expands consciousness and emphasises the flow of movement within any given kriya.Yoga means union. Kundalini classes aim to stretch and challenge the mind, body and spirit enabling inner strength, balance and relaxation.

Sada Ram KaurYoga Instructor

Duration 12 weeks

Half-term No class on 29 MayTutor Sada Ram Kaur (Alison Osborne)

Kundalini Level 1, BDS LDS RCS Reiki Master NLP Master Prac

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Class Day Time Start Date Code CostKundalini Yoga Thurs 11.30-13.00 1 May KY1 £85


• Suitable for people living with MS, ME, cancer, breathing disorders, limited mobility and those who find a regular yoga session challenging for any reason

• Individualised therapeutic postures

• Specific breathing techniques• Deep restorative relaxation• Therapeutic meditations

Restorative Yoga

Anne HillYoga Instructor

Class Day Time Start Date Code CostRestorative Yoga Thurs 16.00-17.30 1 May RY2 £71Restorative Yoga Sat 11.00-12.30 3 May RY1 £71

Duration 10 weeksHalf-term Thursday – no class on 29 May Saturday – no class on 24 May or 21 JuneThursday Tutor Anne Hill YHF, Biomedical Trust, Yoga Therapist with the CNHC, BW module Living with Cancer

Saturday Tutor Dr Neelam Taneja PhD, Member IAYT, Fellow (retired) RSM, London


Restorative Yoga: One-to-One SessionsThere are circumstances when a one-to-one session is more appropriate for therapeutic yoga. This will provide an opportunity for individual attention and to further customise the programme to meet changing individual needs. £30 per session. Call 01462 678804 to book.

A small yoga therapy class that can complement your conventional treatment, enhance post-surgical recovery and improve your quality of life.

Gentle YogaA gentler approach to yoga designed for anyone with restricted movement, recovering from illness or operations, or simply for those of you who love yoga but don’t want the intense stretch! The class includes posture work, pranayama (breathing practices) meditation and relaxation.

Duration 12 weeksHalf-term week of 26 MayTutor Sarah O’Connor BA(Hons) BWY(Dip), Pranayama & Meditation Module

Class Day Time Start Date Code CostGentle Yoga Wed 13.00-14.15 30 Apr GY2 £85Gentle Yoga Thurs 13.30-14.45 1 May GY1 £85



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Ante-Natal YogaGentle yoga exercises during pregnancy can promote health and lead to a more confident birth. In this popular class you will learn postures which strengthen, give flexibility and release tension – and you will be supported by a community of other mothers-to-be over tea and a chat and often for long after your baby’s arrival. This is an ongoing class for which you can book at any point during the term. Duration 11 weeks - no class on 5 May Half-term week of 26 MayTutor Tracey Luggeri Accredited Yoga Birth Teacher

Class Day Time Start Date Code CostAnte-Natal Yoga Mon 19.15-21.15 28 Apr PY1 £105

Post-Natal Yoga & Baby Massage

Class Day Time Start Date Code CostPost-Natal Yoga & Baby Massage Mon 10.45-12.30 28 Apr BMPN1 £80

Learn to massage your baby and provide a loving, fun and positive interaction that has been proven to nurture a baby’s health and development. One hour of post-natal yoga will follow exercising and strengthening core muscles and easing tightness in shoulders and upper backs.

The class includes relaxation, refreshments & chat.

Wear an old t-shirt, bring a towel and an organic base oil eg grapeseed, olive, or sunflower (avoid nut oils).

Duration 9 weeks – no class on 5 MayTutor Tracey Luggeri Accredited Yoga

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Class Day Time Start Date Code CostBaby Ballet (3-4 yrs) Fri 16.00-16.30 25 Apr CB1 £61Pre-Primary Ballet (5-6 yrs) Fri 16.30-17.00 25 Apr CB2 £61Primary Grade 1 Ballet (7-8 yrs) Fri 17.00-17.30 25 Apr CB3 £61Modern Jazz/Tap/ Sat 08.30-09.00 3 May CB4 £61 Theatrecraft Juniors (3yrs+)

Baby Ballet (3 yrs) Sat 09.00-09.30 3 May CB5 £61Baby Ballet (4 yrs) Sat 09.30-10.00 3 May CB6 £61Pre-Primary Ballet (5 yrs) Sat 10.00-10.30 3 May CB7 £61Pre-Primary Ballet (6 yrs) Sat 10.30-11.00 3 May CB8 £61Primary Ballet (7yrs) Sat 11.00-11.30 3 May CB9 £61Grades 1 Ballet (8yrs) Sat 11.30-12.15 3 May CB10 £67Grades 2 Ballet (9yrs+) Sat 12.15-13.00 3 May CB11 £67 We regret that after the first class parents will not be able to remain in the classroom. Please note that photos may only be taken with the permission of the tutor; filming will, however, never be permitted.

Ballet for Kids

These fun classes for children provide a wonderful discipline – improving co-ordination, spatial and body awareness, concentration and physical confidence. The ballet training follows the method taught by the Royal Academy of Dance. Dress comfortably and dance in either bare feet or dance shoes.

Duration 12 weeks Half-term Saturday classes – no class on 24 May Friday classes – no class on 30 MayTutor Vickie Lesnick RAD RTS FIDTA

Examinations are available for students to take and there may be opportunities to appear in shows.

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The sessions for teenagers (12-16 yrs) combine traditional yoga postures with breathing and relaxation exercises to improve concentration, regulate sleep patterns and maintain natural flexibility.Duration 11 weeksHalf-term No classes on 27 May or 1 July

Tutor Jacqueline Edelman Cert Yoga Bugs,

Yoga’d Up and Anusara Inspired Yoga Teacher

Yoga for Teens

Class Day Time Start Date Code CostYoga for Teens (12-16 yrs) Tues 18.00-19.00 29 Apr YK3 £70

Designed to stimulate imagination, encourage correct breathing and help maintain natural flexibility, these fun and creative classes incorporate songs, stories and relaxation techniques with yoga postures.

Duration 12 weeksHalf-term No class on 27 May

Tutor Julie Brunton BSY

Yoga for Kids

Class Day Time Start Date Code CostYoga for Kids (7-12 yrs) Tues 17.00-17.45 29 Apr YK2 £67


Yoga students at the Letchworth Centre

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The Letchworth Centre for Healthy Living Rosehill Hospital, Hitchin Road, Letchworth, Hertfordshire SG6 3NA

Charity Registration No. 295219

Est. 1984

Founder/DirectorRoberta Meldrum

Head of Classes Fiona Wallace

Events ManagerJaqui Derrick

Head of AccountsGillian Marchant

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Opening hours: Mondays to Fridays 09.00-20.30 Saturdays 09.00-15.30

Tel 01462 678804

Website www.letchworthcentre.org

Email [email protected] begins week of 28 April 2014 Half-term week of 26 MayRefunds Once term has begun, refunds for classes can only be given in exceptional circumstances and will be subject to a £20 administration fee. All refund requests must be made in writing.Concessions are available on some classes. Proof of entitlement will be required upon enrolment.Severe weather Check our website for class and clinic cancellations.

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