Letchworth Centre For Healthy Living

APRIL-JULY 2012

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Classes & Treatments Health improving...

Stress-reducing...

Life-enhancing...

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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.

The Letchworth Centre for Healthy Living WE ARE COMMITTED TO WIDENING CHOICE AND AVAILABILITY OF COMPLEMENTARY APPROACHES TO HEALTH (BOTH AS THERAPY AND SELF-HELP CLASSES).

Each week, more than 1,000 people attend our classes – and hundreds more seek help from our complementary therapy clinic and counselling service.

Tel: 01462 678804 Website: www.letchworthcentre.org To enrol complete Cover photo: Saibhung Kaur

by Paul Derrick

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Why come?

• Y ou can choose from nearly 100 classes a week and a broad range of complementary therapies • Y ou’ll find talented, skilled and experienced teachers and practitioners • You’ll meet like-minded people • Classes are relaxing, fun and non-competitive • Y ou’ll learn skills you can use for the rest of your life • W hat’s more, you don’t need to become a member or pay a joining fee

A long-established, award-winning, registered charity SPECIAL WEEKLY PROGRAMMES • Drop-in T’ai Chi for Falls Prevention – Mondays 11:30-12:30 • Drop-in Latin Dance for the Over 50s– Tuesdays (term-time) 14:00-15:00 • Rosehill Over 50s Singers – Mondays 14:00-15:00 • Parkinson’s Singing Group – alternate Tuesdays 13:45-15:00 • Carers’ Programmes – TBA (following on from our grant-funded programme for carers of people with mild to moderate dementia)

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Reiki Reiki is a Japanese well being & personal development practise that puts you back in touch with yourself. It calms the mind & body, reducing a build up of stress, promotes deep relaxation, and boosts your immune system – which can have remarkable healing effects for many specific health problems.

Reiki is suitable for the young, old, pregnant & anywhere in between! It can be used alongside medical health care, complementary therapies & counselling to enhance progress.

Reiki treatments are available Mon, Fri & Sat (including evenings) - £45 for first appointment / £40 thereafter.

You can also learn Reiki for yourself...

Reiki 1 (Beginners Level) - Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th May - £139 This 2 day training focuses on what Reiki is and what it can do for you. You’ll learn how to use it, with lots of hands-on practise. Upon completion of the 2 day course you will be able to use Reiki for self healing, to help friends and family & to stimulate personal & spiritual growth Reiki Level 2 (Reiki 1 qualified) - Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd April - £259 This 2 day training will enhance your experience of Reiki further, and intensify the energy flow. You will be taught how to focus specifically on Physical, Mental and Emotional healing for yourself and others, as well as healing from a distance.

Reiki Level 3 (Reiki 2 qualified) - Saturday 23rd June - £259 This 1 day powerful training is for those who have been using the techniques at level 2 for a while. Additional energy building techniques and meditations are taught for enhancing the flow of Reiki, and your own personal & spiritual development.

Manuals are provided with all courses, and certification is awarded upon completion of personal practise.

Students say: “A life changing experience”, “Excellent teacher”, “Recommend it to anyone”, “Am now happier in my skin than I have ever been” “So much calmer and more peaceful” Christina Norwich has been teaching and practising Reiki since 2002, and runs a Reiki Share Group (1st Friday of every month).

To book, or for further information, contact Christina on 01462 622852 or mail@bringingoutyourbrilliance.biz

www.bringingoutyourbrilliance.biz

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Dates for Your Diary Saturday 28 April 10am - 4pm World T’ai Chi/Chi Kung Day Mini-treatments and T’ai Chi Workshop For further information visit our website Sunday 13 May 11am – 3pm Wedding Show Everything you could ever want for your dream day, ranging from the more traditional to the very alternative. There will also be activities for children, delicious food and various entertainments. Further information available from Rebecca on 07967 633859 or email Rebecca@letchworthcentre.org Sunday 20 May 11am – 3pm Parkinson’s UK Inspirational Day An opportunity to sample approaches which can provide an effective way of dealing with some symptoms of Parkinson’s.

For bookings and further information contact Julie Wilson on 0844 225 3612/ jmwilson@parkinsons.org.uk Saturday 16 June 10am – 3pm Family Open Day (part of the Letchworth Festival)

A day for all the family to enjoy.

Group sessions • class sessions • dance demonstrations • Growing People workshops • outdoor family fun activities.

A full programme is on our website and at www.letchworthfestival.org.

More details available at www.letchworthcentre.org

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Counselling, Psychotherapy & Personal Change In partnership with

Our team provides a safe space for you to explore and manage your problems, with the aim of helping you to achieve a more satisfying experience of life.

• Bereavement Counselling • Clinical Psychology • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) • Couples, Relationship and Psychosexual Therapy • Family Therapy • Health Counselling • Hypnotherapy • Integrative Psychotherapy

• Life Coaching • Neuro-Linguistic Psychotherapy (NLPt) • Occupational Therapy • Person-Centred Psychotherapy • Psychodynamic Counselling • Transpersonal Therapy • Young Persons’ Therapy

We also offer: • Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) • E motional Freedom Techniques (EFT) • A Low-cost Counselling Service Enquiries to: Kathy Saunders, Practice Manager Tel: 01462 674671 Email: enquiries@letchworthcounsellingcentre.com Clinical Directors: Jo Coker, Sue Douglas and Julie Sale

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Complementary Therapies

Aromatherapy Osteopathy

• Acupuncture • Aromatherapy • Homeopathy • Hypnotherapy • Manual Lymphatic Drainage • Massage • Naturopathy • Natural Lift Facial • Osteopathy/ Cranial Osteopathy • Reflexology • Reiki • Sports Injury & Remedial Massage

Our practitioners – t alented, experienced and highly qualified

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Massage For appointments or more information telephone Reception on 01462 678804 or visit our website www.letchworthcentre.org 7

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Alexander Technique Renowned 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.

Prefer a one-to-one session?

Duration 13 weeks Half-term week of 4 June Tutor Judy Hammond BEd ANATD MSTAT

Call 01462 678804 to book.

Cost £45

Moving Mindfully Moving Mindfully is a unique movement, alignment and relaxation class, carefully combining key elements of Pilates, Yoga and T’ai Chi and always incorporating the Alexander principles of excellent use of the spine and joints. The resulting quality of movement and alignment is a joy to experience!

Judy Hammond

Wear soft comfortable clothing and bring warm socks.

Class Alexander (All levels) Technique Alexander (beginners) Technique Moving (advanced) Mindfully Moving (all levels) Mindfully

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Day Tues

Time Start Date 09.45-11.00 17 Apr

Code X1

Cost £99

Wed

18.45-20.00

18 Apr

X2

£99

Tues

11.15-12.30

17 Apr

MM1

£99

Wed

20.15-21.30

18 Apr

MM2

£99

To enrol complete the form on page 35 8

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Ballet for Adults 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

Vickie Lesnick(right)

over 16 who has had ballet experience.

Duration 10 weeks Half-term week of 4 June Tutor Vickie Lesnick RAD RTS AIDTA Class Ballet for Adults

Day Fri

Time Start Date 17.30-18.30 27 Apr

Code B1

Cost £61

Carnival Dances from Brazil Discover the richness and energy of Brazil from the traditions of the Orixas (Yoruba Entities) to Street Carnival, and from jazzy Bossa Nova to seedy Samba Reggae. Each class begins with a gentle warm up, followed by dance training and a routine – and finishes with slow, deep stretches.

Marcia Magliari (centre)

Duration 12 weeks

Wear loose comfortable clothing and dance/soft shoes that allow your feet to bend.

(11 weeks for C1 – no class on 7 May)

Half-term week of 4 June Tutor Marcia Magliari Dip DMT

FREE Dance Taster 20 April 20:00-21:00 Call 01462 678804 to book your place or just turn up on the day!

Class Carnival Dances

Day Mon

Time Start Date 10.00-11.00 23 Apr

Carnival Dances

Tues

20.15-21.15

(some experience required) (beginners)

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24 Apr

Code C1

Cost £67

C2

£73

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Five Rhythms

TM

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.

Flowing, staccato, chaos, lyrical, stillness.

Duration 13 weeks Half-term weeks of 4 & 11 June Wear loose, comfortable clothing you can Tutor Richard Lang

MA UKCP Five RhythmsTM accredited teacher

Class Five RhythmsTM

Workshop Five RhythmsTM

Day Tues

move in. Bring water to drink.

Time Start Date 19.00-20.30 17 Apr

Day Sunday 8 July

Time 10.00-13.00

Code F1

Cost £99

Code Cost F2 £20

To book your place on a workshop contact Richard Lang on 07968 845825 or email lang@gn.apc.org

Nordic Walking Nordic Walking UK has devised a unique structured teaching programme of 4 one-hour sessions that will help you to master the basics and be able to competently Nordic Walk on your own or join into group walks all over the UK. These sessions will be held on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at the Letchworth Centre, cost £59 for four sessions.

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To book contact Dawn Low on 07880 500368 or email dawn@dawnlow.co.uk

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Hips, Tums & Thighs Keep Fit & Zumba Total Body Workout Hips, Tums & Thighs – Tone those thighs and flatten your tum, shake your hips and shape up for summer!

Keep Fit includes warm-up, 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise, abdominal strength training, body toning, cool-down and stretch.

Total Body Workout – A mixture of cardio, strength & conditioning in an hour of pure fun! This class is good for burning calories, keeping fit & toning those muscles.

Zumba combines Latin and international music with a fun and effective workout system.

Duration 11 weeks for K1& ZU3 no classes on 7 or 14 May 12 weeks for K2 no class on 16 May 12 weeks for ZU1 no class on 17 May Early booking recommended for 10 weeks for K3 & ZU2 this popular class. no classes on 12, 19 May or 30 June Half term week of 4 June No half term for K3 & ZU2 Tutor Luzi Georgas IIST Class Hips, Tums & Thighs Total Body Workout Keep Fit Zumba Zumba Zumba

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Day Mon Wed Sat Mon Thurs Sat

Time Start Date 18.00-19.00 16 Apr 19.00-20.00 18 Apr 08.30-09.30 21 Apr 17.00-18.00 16 Apr 20.15-21.15 19 Apr 09.30-10.30 21 Apr

Code K1 K2 K3 ZU3 ZU1 ZU2

Cost £67 £73 £67 £56 £61 £56

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Meditation Calms the mind

Relaxes the body

Improves concentration

Increases awareness & self-confidence Reduces stress & blood pressure

Suitable for all levels of experience – beginners welcome.

Meditation Meetings Ian Warder is taking a sabbatical this term but he will continue to run his monthly meditation meetings.

Email iwarder@googlemail.com to enrol.

Date Time Sat, 21 Apr 13.15-15.30 Sat, 26 May 13.15-15.30 Sat, 16 Jun 13.15-15.30 Sat, 7 July 13.15-15.30 Sat, 1 Sept 13.15-15.30

Cost £12 £12 £12 £12 £12

One-to-One Meditation Sessions With Dr Neelam Taneja Deepak Chopra Method 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.

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Meditation & the Chakras Guided visualisation, affirmation and meditation form the basis of this powerful programme, designed to address healing in key life areas: Week 1 – Chakra & Guided Meditation Week 2 – Survival and security Week 3 – Emotions and sensuality Week 4 – Will and choice Week 5 – Relationships and love Week 6 – Communication Week 7 – Vision and creativity Week 8 – Spirituality and completion Duration 8 weeks Half term week of 4 June Tutor Anita Marshall Dip Spiritual Counselling, Life Coaching, Ayurveda Lifestyle Consultant, ITEC Reflexology, Reiki II Class Day Time Start Date Code Cost Meditation & the Chakras Tues 20.35-21.55 17 Apr MCH1 £61

Pranayama based Meditation Sarah O’Connor

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. We will observe our habitual patterns of breathing, their effect on the mind – and learn to alter them to produce inner harmony and positive thinking processes.

Duration 13 weeks Half-term week of 4 June

Tutor Sarah O’Connor BA(Hons) BWY(Dip), Pranayama & Meditation Module Class Day Time Start Date Code Cost Pranayama based Meditation Tues 11.15-12.15 17 Apr PM1 £77 Pranayama based Meditation Tues 18.00-19.00 17 Apr PM2 £77

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Be Mindful…with our programmes in Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Originally developed at one of the leading university hospitals in the US over 25 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 two 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 pain that may not go away • Greater energy and enthusiasm for life • Improved self-esteem

Mindfulness Basics The Basics programme gets you started with simple Mindfulness practices that improve focus and concentration, help you to relax, and reconnect with the experience of your senses. While not a prerequisite for the 8 week programme, Basics is a good starting point for anyone interested in becoming more mindful. Enrolment on Basics entitles you to £10 discount on the full 8-week course. Note that you do not necessarily have to do a Basics course before joining 8-week course.

Tutor B arbara Reid PhD, PGDip Mindfulness Sessions Day Time Code Cost MBSR Basics

Wed 30 May & 20 Jun

14.00-17.00

MBB1 £63

MBSR Basics

Sat 12 May & 26 May

14.00-17.00

MBB2 £63

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Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

8-week course

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 45 minutes 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.

Note: you can join the 8-week course directly, without necessarily having done a Basics course.

Duration 9 weeks (plus Sunday, 24 June, 10.00-16.00) Half-term week of 4 June Tutor Barbara Reid PhD, PGDip Mindfulness (All students must attend the orientation session on Wednesday 18 April)

Class MBSR

Day Wed

Time 19.30-21.30

Start Date Code 18 Apr MB1

Cost £186

Practice Day for Mindfulness Graduates This Day of Practice on the theme of ‘Letting go’, will provide an opportunity to reconnect with and go deeper into your Mindfulness practice. Prerequisite: completion of any 8-week Mindfulness course.

Session Date Time Code Cost MBSR Practice Day Sun, 24 June 10.00-16.00 MB2 £51

Mindfulness at Work/Mindfulness in the Community A 6-week course for the workplace or community group setting, this programme includes all the elements of the 8-week course in a more concise format. Contact fiona@letchworthcentre.org for more details.

For more information visit www.letchworthcentre.org

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Pilates

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!

Tutors

manda Brosnan Body Control Pilates, Body Control Reformer A Emily Channon Body Control Pilates Julia Crossman Body Control Pilates, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Level 4 low back

Shashin Gajjar Body Control Pilates Sarah Hilton Pilates Matwork and Reformer Rachel Luck Modern Pilates I, II & III, Gordon Thompson’s Body Control Reformer

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

Sarah Hilton

Introductory Course – for the complete beginner or for those who have not done Pilates for a while. It will take into account any relevant medical history, assess posture and movement quality and introduce the Pilates principles.

You will be asked to complete a brief health questionnaire and will need to arrive 15 minutes before the start of the first class (ie. at 12.15).

Duration 6 weeks Tutor Shashin Gajjar Body Control Pilates Session Day Time

Start Date Code

Cost

Pilates Introductory

Tues

12.30-13.30 17 Apr

PTP1

£50

Pilates Introductory

Tues

12.30-13.30 12 Jun

PTP1

£50

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Pilates

Duration 13 weeks (P5, P9, P13, P14, P16, P17, P18, P19, P20) 12 weeks (P24, P25, P1, P30, P2, P23, P3 – no class on 7 May) (P11) (P15, P21, P22 no classes on 14 & 15 June) 11 weeks (P29, P4, P6, P7, P8, P10, P12 – no classes 12, 13, 19, 20 June)

Half-term week of 4 June Beginners’ Level – for those who have not done Pilates before.

Improvers’ Level – suitable for those with no serious medical conditions who have attended at least two (or even three) terms at beginners’ level.

Pilates (beginners/improvers) Mon Pilates (beginners) Mon Pilates (beginners/improvers) Mon Pilates (beginners) Mon Pilates (improvers) Mon Pilates (beginners/improvers) Mon Pilates (beginners/improvers) Mon Pilates (beginners/improvers) Tues Pilates (improvers) Tues Pilates (improvers) Tues Pilates (improvers) Tues Pilates (beginners/improvers) Tues Pilates (Men only) Tues Pilates (improvers) Wed Pilates (improvers) Wed Pilates (improvers) Wed Pilates (beginners/improvers) Wed Pilates (improvers) Thurs Pilates (beginners/improvers) Thurs Pilates (improvers) Thurs Pilates (improvers) Thurs Pilates (improvers) Thurs Pilates (improvers) Thurs Pilates (beginners/improvers) Thurs Pilates (beginners/improvers) Fri Pilates (improvers) Fri Pilates (beginners/improvers) Fri

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07.00-08.00 09.30-10.30 13.00-14.15 16.30-17.45 17.45-19.00 18.30-19.30 19.45-21.00 08.45-09.45 09.45-11.00 10.30-11.45 18.00-19.15 19.15-20.30 20.30-21.45 09.15-10.30 11.15-12.30 14.00-15.15 17.45-19.00 10.00-11.15 11.30-12.45 17.30-18.45 17.45-19.00 17.45-19.00 19.00-20.15 20.30-21.45 09.30-10.45 11.00-12.15 12.30-13.45

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Pilates

Pilates

Designed for Osteoporosis and Osteopenia

‘On the Ball’ Rachel Luck

The exercise ball is a wonderful Pilates tool for improving core strength and developing the abdominal and back muscles.

Exercising ʻon 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!

Open to both beginners and more experienced Pilates students. (You will need to provide your own ball.)

Participants must be able to get down (and up!) from the floor.

Duration 13 weeks Half-term week of 4 June Tutor Rachel Luck Modern Pilates I, II & III,

Duration 11 weeks Half-term week of 4 June No class on 7 May Tutor Julia Crossman Body Control

Gordon Thompson’s Body Control Reformer

Tuesdays 09.15-10.15 Start Date 17 April Code PLB1 Cost £107

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This course includes Pilates exercises designed to strengthen the core muscles in a way that helps support the spine whilst avoiding any exercises that are not suitable for people with osteoporosis or osteopenia. We use weights (where appropriate) to promote bone strength. The class finishes with relaxation.

Pilates, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Level 4 low back

Mondays 14.30-15.30 Start Date 16 April Code OPL1 Cost £91

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Special Care Pilates A gentle, slow-moving class with plenty of time to focus on special conditions that may make exercise difficult.

Duration 13 weeks Half-term week of 4 June Tutor Rachel Luck Modern Pilates I, II & III, Gordon Thompson’s Body Control Reformer

Class Special Care Pilates

Day Tues

Time Start Date Code Cost 12.00-13.15 17 Apr PSP1 £107

Look great, feel fabulous!

Dawn Low

NEW

Duration 6 weeks Half-term week of 4 June Fridays 19.00-20.30 18, 25 May, 15, 22, 29 June, 6 July Code FAB1 Cost £150 Tutor Dawn Low RAFIPI, First Impressions

Style is ageless and you can look and feel great whatever your age.

Armed with some knowledge and a few practical strategies and perhaps some lifestyle changes, you can look great and feel good whether you are 40, 50 ,60 or beyond. Understanding your body shape, scale, proportion, wardrobe personality and the use of horizontal and vertical lines to create balance are key to being confident and comfortable in your clothes. Once you apply this knowledge dressing will be so much more fun.

registered consultant

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Raqs Sharqi

Traditional-style Egyptian bellydance Based on the traditional folk dances of Egypt this vibrant, expressive dance style is a unique way of exercising the whole body. Raqs Sharqi (oriental dance) is suitable for women of any age, size or body shape and you don’t have to have dance experience to join.

Bridget Poulter

We dance barefoot or in soft shoes, wear a long full skirt or loose trousers with a scarf tied around our hips.

Duration 13 weeks Half-term week of 4 June Tutor Bridget Poulter MCIM * These classes are held at Wilbury Hall, St Thomas’ Church, Bedford Road, Letchworth.

Class

Day

Raqs Sharqi

Tues

Time

Start Date Code

20.00-21.15 17 Apr

R2

Cost £79

Salsa If you like Latin rhythms this is the class for you! Salsa offers a physical and mental challenge – and the class is both fun and a wonderful opportunity to form new friendships. You will learn to dance La Salsa Cubana and master the basic steps in Mambo, Rumba and turns.

Come on your own or with a partner.

Wear loose, comfortable clothing and flexible shoes – but not trainers!

Duration 12 weeks Half-term week of 4 June Tutor Marcia Magliari Dip DMT Class Day Time Start Date Code

Cost

Salsa (intermediate) Salsa (advanced)

£73 £73

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Thurs 20.00-21.00 26 Apr Thurs 21.00-22.00 26 Apr

SA2 SA3

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Latino Ballroom

Marcia Magliari

You will learn a variety of Latin ballroom dances: Merengue, Cha-Cha-Cha, Salsa, Samba, Gafieira, Lambada and Forro taught by a Brazilian choreographer who was the pioneer of Brazilian dance in the UK. This class is suitable for beginners. Wear loose comfortable clothing and dance or soft shoes that allow your feet to bend.

Duration 12 weeks Tutor Marcia Magliari Dip DMT Half-term week of 4 June Class Day Time Start Date Code

Cost

Latino Ballroom

£73

Thurs 19.00-20.00 26 Apr

SA1

FREE Dance Taster 20 April 19:00-20:00 Call 01462 678804 to book your place or just turn up on the day!

Kundalini Yoga Kundalini Yoga is a relationship between you and yourself – a technology of awareness that brings together finite and infinite, a joining together of body, mind and spirit.

Using asana, pranayama, mudra, mantra and bandhas, Kundalini yoga embraces all practices of yoga, awakening the self to more creative and satisfying ways of living and communicating.

NEW

Saibhung Kaur

Duration 13 weeks Half-term week of 4 June Tutor Saibhung Kaur

Class Day Time Early Riser Yoga Tues 07.00-08.00 Kundalini Yoga Wed 20.00-21.00 Kundalini Yoga Thurs 11.30-13.00

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Kundalini Levels I & II

Start Date 17 Apr 18 Apr 19 Apr

Code KY3 KY2 KY1

Cost £79 £79 £92

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T’ai Chi

Richard Lang

T’ai Chi is a jewel – which works on the mind as much as the body. Practised daily by millions worldwide, evidence shows that it: • is of great benefit in improving balance and increasing muscle strength and is therefore recognised by NICE as a useful part of a falls prevention programme.

• can benefit the heart and circulatory systems • can significantly reduce stress • can enhance well-being It consists of a series of slow, stylised, dancelike movements which are practised in sequence. Simple – oh so effective – in influencing all areas of one’s life.

Duration 13 weeks Saturday 28 April No class 12 June T1 & T2 World T’ai Chi day Half-term week of 4 June Tutors Richard Lang MA UKCP see our website for details Ian Deavin B Sc and Member of CIAA also recognised by BCCMA

Class T’ai Chi

Day Time Start Date Tutor Code Cost Tues 17.15-18.45 17 Apr RL T1 £99

T’ai Chi

Tues 20.30-22.00

17 Apr

RL

T2

£99

T’ai Chi

Thurs 19.00-20.30

19 Apr

ID

T3

£99

T’ai Chi

Thurs 20.30-22.00

19 Apr

ID

T4

£99

(Yang style long form and sword form – intermediate/advanced)

(Yang style short form – beginners/intermediate) (Chen style – beginners)

(Chen style – improvers)

Visit our website to see video clips and further information about T’ai Chi www.letchworthcentre.org

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Yoga Why do yoga? For one thing – it makes you feel good and 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 reduced headaches.

Duration 13 weeks 12 weeks for Monday classes – no class on 7 May 11 weeks (Y3, Y4, Y14, Y15 – no classes on 7 & 11 May, 9 & 13 July) • 10 weeks for Y10

Half-term week of 4 June Tutors Julie Brunton BSY Carole Richardson Sarah Harris BWY RT FCT, NLP Master Prac Carole Richardson BA(Hons) FAETC BWY Jacqueline Whyte Anusara Inspired Yoga TeacherTM Lorraine Woods Class Day Time Start Date Tutor Code Cost Yoga (experienced ) Mon 09.10-10.40 16 Apr LW Y1 £85 Yoga (experienced ) Mon 10.45-12.15 16 Apr LW Y2 £85 Yoga (all levels) Mon 17.15-18.45 16 Apr CR Y3 £78 Yoga (all levels) Mon 18.45-20.15 16 Apr CR Y4 £78 Yoga (experienced ) Mon 19.00-20.30 16 Apr LW Y5 £85 Yoga (experienced ) Mon 20.40-22.10 16 Apr LW Y6 £85 Yoga (experienced ) Wed 09.10-10.40 18 Apr LW Y8 £92 Yoga (experienced ) Wed 10.45-12.15 18 Apr LW Y9 £92 Yoga (all levels) Wed 18.15-19.45 18 Apr JW Y10 £71 Yoga (all levels) Wed 20.00-21.30 18 Apr SH Y11 £92 Yoga (all levels) Thurs 13.00-14.30 19 Apr JB Y12 £92 Yoga (improvers/beginners) Thurs 18.50-20.20 19 Apr LW Y13 £92 Yoga (all levels) Fri 09.15-10.45 20 Apr CR Y14 £78 Yoga (all levels) Fri 11.00-12.30 20 Apr CR Y15 £78 Yoga (all levels) Sat 08.45-10.15 21 Apr SH Y16 £92

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Iyengar Yoga Iyengar 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.

Duration 10 weeks Half-term week of 4 June Tutor Thelma McNairn MA Hons Dip ED IYTA Class Iyengar Yoga

Day Tues

Time Start Date Code Cost 19.00-20.30 17 Apr IY1 £70

Thurs

09.45-11.15

(beginners and general)

Iyengar Yoga

19 Apr

IY2

£70

Code VFY1

Cost £78

(beginners and general)

Vinyasa Flow Yoga A flowing set of postures, linked with breath awareness, to focus and still the mind. This class will include Pranayama techniques and a relaxation.

Suitable for people with some experience of yoga.

Sarah O’Connor

Duration 13 weeks Half-term week of 4 June Tutor Sarah O’Connor BA(Hons) BWY(Dip), Pranayama & Meditation Module

Class Day Time Vinyasa Flow Yoga Fri 09.50-11.05

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Start Date 20 Apr

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Gentle Yoga

Restorative Yoga

Sarah O’Connor

Anne Hill

A 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 13 weeks Half-term week of 4 June Tutor Sarah O’Connor

A small yoga therapy class designed for people with chronic conditions (such as ME or MS), breathing difficulties, limited mobility or who find a regular Yoga session challenging for any reason. Focus is on the breath, carefully selected therapeutic posture work and deep restorative relaxation.

Thursdays – Anne Hill YHF, Biomedical Trust, Yoga Therapist with the CNHC

Duration 10 weeks Half-term week of 4 June Thursdays 16.45-18.15 Start Date 19 April Code RY1 Cost £71 Saturdays – Dr Neelam Taneja

BA(Hons) BWY(Dip), Pranayama & Meditation Module

Fridays 11.15-12.30 Start Date 20 April Code GY1 Cost £78

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PhD, Member IAYT, Fellow (retired) RSM, London

Saturdays 11.00-12.30 Start Date 21 April Code RY2 Cost £71 To enrol complete the form on page 35 25

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Pre-Natal Yoga

Post-Natal Yoga & Baby Massage

Gentle yoga exercises during pregnancy promote health and lead you to a more confident birth. In this class you will learn postures which strengthen, give flexibility and release tension – and you will be supported by a community of other mothersto-be over tea and a chat and often for long after your baby’s arrival.

Duration 12 weeks Half-term week of 4 June No class on 7 May Tutor Tracey Luggeri

Learn to massage your baby, providing a loving, fun, positive interaction that has been proven to nurture a baby’s health and development.

One hour of post-natal yoga will follow helping you exercise, recover and strengthen core muscles, to release shoulders and stiff 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 6 weeks No class on 7 May Tutor Tracey Luggeri Level 1 Yoga Birth Teacher Mondays 10.45-12.30 Cost £53 Start Date 16 April Code BMPN1

Level 1 Yoga Birth Teacher

Mondays 19.15-21.15 Start date 16 April Code PY1 Cost £105

11 June Code BMPN2

For more information visit www.letchworthcentre.org

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Mother and Baby Yoga

Music with Your Baby

A fun, friendly class for babies right up to crawling. Gentle postnatal yoga for you, movement and massage for your baby that you can do together. Includes a guided relaxation session to leave you feeling calm, energised and time for tea and chat.

These delightful sessions for babies and parents provide a broad range of creative musical experiences. With songs, rhymes, movement, instruments and listening activities included, the classes pay particular attention to the value of music for general development and wellbeing.

No previous yoga experience necessary. Feeding, sleeping, soothing, changing all welcome throughout the session.

Open to babies aged up to one year.

Duration 13 weeks Half-term week of 4 June Tutor Amanda Brosnan Member of

Duration 5 weeks No class 7 May Half-term week of 4 June Tutor Alison Fairchild BWY Mondays 13.00-14.30 Cost £41 Start Date 23 April Code BY1 11 June Code BY2

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‘Music with Mum’ team

Wednesdays 10.30-11.00 Start Date 18 Apr Code MY1 Cost £53

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Ballet for Kids

These fun classes for children aged 3 and above provide a wonderful discipline – improving co-ordination, spatial and body awareness, concentration and physical confidence. The ballet training is according to the Royal Academy of Dance method.

Dress comfortably and dance in either bare feet or dance shoes.

Duration 13 weeks, 12 weeks for Friday classes Half-term week of 4 June Tutor Vickie Lesnick RAD RTS AIDTA Class

Day

Baby Ballet (3 yrs) Fri Baby Ballet (4 yrs) Fri Baby Ballet (3 yrs) Sat Baby Ballet (4 yrs) Sat Pre-Primary Ballet (5 yrs) Sat Primary Ballet (6 yrs) Sat Grades 1 & 2 Ballet (7+yrs) Sat Ballet (3-5 yrs) Sat

Time

16.00-16.30 16.30-17.00 09.00-09.30 09.30-10.00 10.00-10.30 10.30-11.15 11.15-12.00 12.00-12.30

Start Date Code Cost

27 Apr 27 Apr 21 Apr 21 Apr 21 Apr 21 Apr 21 Apr 21 Apr

CB1 CB2 CB3 CB4 CB5 CB6 CB7 CB8

£61 £61 £66 £66 £66 £73 £73 £66

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.

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Yoga for Kids

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 13 weeks Half-term week of 4 June Tutor Julie Brunton BSY Class

Yoga for Kids (3-7 yrs) Yoga for Kids (8-12 yrs)

Day

Time

Start Date Code Cost

Tues 16.00-16.45 17 Apr YK1 £59 Tues 17.00-17.45 17 Apr YK2 £59

Yoga for Teens

Tutor Jacqueline Whyte Cert YogaBugs, Yoga’d Up & Anusara Inspired Yoga TeacherTM

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The sessions for teenagers (11-15 yrs) combine traditional yoga postures with breathing and relaxation exercises to improve concentration, regulate sleep patterns and maintain natural flexibility.

Duration 10 weeks Half-term week of 4 June Tuesdays 18.00-19.00 Start Date 17 April Code YK3 Cost £61

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The ultimate dance experience specifically for pre-school age children

“Young children will come alive at Disco Duck - the best disco dance classes in town for groovy kids�

Classes at the Letchworth Centre on Fridays at 10am & 2.15pm

Funky dance classes specifically for young children to encourage movement, learning, confidence and fun!

Brand new classes now available to book

Call 01462 625781 for more details

Available in Herts & Beds. In association with

www.disco-duck.co.uk

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Week-at-a-glance Mondays 07.00-08.00 Pilates (beginners) 09.10-10.40 Yoga (experienced students) 09.30-10.30 Pilates (beginners) 10.00-11.00 Carnival Dances (all levels) 10.45-12.15 Yoga (experienced students) 10.45-12.30 Baby Massage & Post Natal Yoga 13.00-14.15 Pilates (beginners/improvers) 13.00-14.30 Mother and Baby Yoga 14.30-15.30 Pilates designed for Osteoporosis and Osteopenia 16.30-17.45 Pilates (beginners) 17.00-18.00 Zumba 17.15-18.45 Yoga (all levels) 17.45-19.00 Pilates (improvers) 18.00-19.00 Hips, Tums & Thighs 18.30-19.30 Pilates (beginners) 18.45-20.15 Yoga (all levels) 19.00-20.30 Yoga (experienced students) 19.15-21.15 Pre-Natal Yoga 19.45-21.00 Pilates (beginners/improvers) 20.40-22.10 Yoga (experienced students)

Tuesdays 07.00-8.00

Early Riser Yoga

08.45-09.45 Pilates (beginners/improvers) 09.15-10.15 Pilates on the Ball (all levels)

09.45-11.00 Alexander Technique 09.45-11.00 Pilates (improvers) 10.30-11.45 Pilates (Improvers) 11.15-12.15 Pranayama based Meditation 11.15-12.30 M oving Mindfully (advanced) 12.00-13.15 Special Care Pilates (all levels)

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12.30-13.30 Introductory Pilates 16.00-16.45 Yoga for Kids (3-7 yrs) 17.00-17.45 Yoga for Kids (8-12 yrs) 17.15-18.45 T ’ai Chi (intermediate/advanced) Yang Style Long & Sword Form

18.00-19.00 Yoga for Teens (11-15 yrs) 18.00-19.00 Pranayama based Meditation 18.00-19.15 Pilates (improvers) 19.00-20.30 Five RhythmsTM 19.00-20.30 I yengar Yoga (beginners & general)

19.15-20.30 Pilates (beginners/improvers) 20.00-21.15 R aqs Sharqi* 20.15-21.15 Carnival Dances (beginners) 20.30-21.45 Pilates (men only) 20.30-22.00 T ’ai Chi (beginners/intermediate) Yang Style Short Form

20.35-21.55 Meditation & Chakras

Wednesdays 09.10-10.40 Yoga (experienced students) 09.15-10.30 Pilates (improvers) 10.30-11.00 Music with Your Baby 10.45-12.15 Yoga (experienced students) 11.15-12.30 Pilates (improvers) 14.00-15.15 Pilates (improvers) 17.45-19.00 Pilates (beginners/improvers) 18.15-19.45 Yoga (all levels) 18.45-20.00 A lexander Technique (beginners)

19.00-20.00 Total Body Workout 19.30-21.30 M indfulness Based Stress Reduction 20.00-21.00 Kundalini Yoga 20.00-21.30 Yoga (all levels) 20.15-21.30 Moving Mindfully (all levels)

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Week-at-a-glance Thursdays

Saturdays

09.45-11.15 Iyengar Yoga (beginners & general) 10.00-11.15 Pilates (improvers) 11.30-13.00 Kundalini Yoga (all levels) 11.30-12.45 Pilates (beginners/improvers) 13.00-14.30 Yoga (all levels) 16.45-18.15 Restorative Yoga 17.30-18.45 Pilates (improvers) 17.45-19.00 Pilates (improvers) 17.45-19.00 Pilates (improvers) 18.50-20.20 Yoga (improvers/beginners) 19.00-20.00 Latino Ballroom 19.00-20.15 Pilates (improvers) 19.00-20.30 T’ai Chi (beginners) Chen Style 20.00-21.00 Salsa (intermediate) 20.15-21.15 Zumba 20.30-22.00 T’ai Chi (improvers) Chen Style 20.30-21.45 Pilates (beginners/improvers) 21.00-22.00 Salsa (advanced)

08.30-09.30 Keep Fit 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 Zumba 10.00-10.30 Pre-Primary Ballet (5 yrs) 10.30-11.15 Primary Ballet (6 yrs) 11.00-12.30 Restorative Yoga 11.15-12.00 Grades 1 & 2 Ballet (7+ yrs) 12.00-12.30 Ballet (3-5 yrs)

Fridays

09.15-10.45 Yoga (all levels) 09.30-10.45 Pilates (beginners/improvers) 09.50-11.05 Vinyasa Flow Yoga 10.00-10.30 Disco Duck 11.00-12.15 Pilates (improvers) 11.00-12.30 Yoga (all levels) 11.15-12.30 Gentle Yoga 12.30-13.45 Pilates (beginners/improvers) 14.15--14.45 Disco Duck 16.00-16.30 Baby Ballet (3 yrs) 16.30-17.00 Baby Ballet (4 yrs) 17.30-18.30 Ballet for Adults 19.00-20.30 Look Great, Feel Fabulous

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Sundays

05.00-07.30 Sadhana You are invited to join us most Sunday mornings from 05.0007.30 fo yoga, mantra and universal prayer. Please contact Saibhung Kaur 07752 446246, saibhungkaur@gmail.com

* This class is held at Wilbury Hall, St Thomas Church, Bedford Road, Letchworth

For more information visit www.letchworthcentre.org

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Useful information

Founder/Director Roberta Meldrum

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

Head of Classes Fiona Wallace

Tel 01462 678804

Head of Counselling Jo Coker

Website www.letchworthcentre.org

Head of Conferencing and Marketing Jaqui Derrick

Email healthyliving@letchworthcentre.org Term begins: Week of 16 April Half-term: week of 4 June

Head of Mindfulness Barbara Reid

Refunds: Once term has begun, refunds can only be given for classes in exceptional circumstances and will be subject to a ÂŁ20 administration fee. All refund requests must be made in writing.

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Enrolment Form

o book your place complete the form below in block capitals T and post to: The Letchworth Centre for Healthy Living, Rosehill Hospital, Hitchin Road, Letchworth, Herts. SG6 3NA For confirmation of booking enclose an SAE Title (Mr. Mrs. etc.) Surname First name Date of birth (optional) Address Postcode Mobile Email Tel (Day)

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