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Yoga, Pilates, Feldenkrais and Chi Kung at the Haelan Centre
Hatha Yoga is part of the ancient system of Yoga (meaning union), which
aims to bring the mind, body and spirit into balance. As such, it is the
ultimate holistic system for moving towards and maintaining health.
The Inner Yoga Trust was founded
by Jenny Beeken, who was originally a student of the highly venerated
BKS Iyengar one of the main teachers responsible for bringing yoga to
the West. Jenny’s work, and thus ours also, is greatly influenced
and inspired by teachers such as Vanda Scaravelli and Angela
Farmer. Jenny has authored several books and videos on Yoga.
Inner Yoga is characterised by the attention and focus on subtle movements
in the inner body. Students are encouraged to move according to their
own inner awareness and are guided by the teacher to find their own safe,
well-aligned expression of the Hatha yoga poses (asana). Straining to
achieve perfection in a pose is not encouraged; instead the teacher will
guide you to work deeply to release and relax held tensions and stuck
energy.
Many people find that practicing in the Inner Yoga style is a nurturing
and subtle way of working that helps you to reconnect with and listen
to your body. The practice leaves you feeling more relaxed and energised,
with a greater sense of peace. Once you establish a regular practice,
yoga can be a great support to help you deal with the stresses and strains
of city life. Students generally leave the class feeling lighter, calmer
and more grounded. This means General classes are suitable for everyone,
regardless of age or flexibility. You need to have completed at least
one year of regular practice to gain the maximum benefit from Intermediate
Level classes.
Classes may be attended as a course of six lessons or on a drop in basis.
Many of the benefits of Yoga come with regular practice. To encourage
this, we charge £6 per class if you book a course of six lessons
at the beginning of the course, and £8 per class if you attend on
a drop in basis. A concessionary rate of £5 is available for daytime
classes; ask the teacher if you are unable to afford the standard rate.
The classes are small (a maximum of 8 students) so that individual needs
may be more readily met, in a friendly environment. Please ring
the teacher to check availability before you attend for the first
time, & if you have not attended during the previous week.
Students who wish to deepen their practice or have particular needs may
consider one to one sessions. The teacher will develop a course of sessions
that are specific to your individual needs & will include instructions
on home practice. These sessions last one & a half hours & take
place at the student’s home (£30) or at the Haelan Centre
Studio (£40). Concessions are available for those in need.
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Nicola Phoenix teaches Hatha Yoga in the Classical Style, on a Monday
from 7:30pm to 9pm, the class is ideal for students with more experience.
Nicola also offers private one to one sessions. In addition to her yoga
qualification with FrYog (Friends of Yoga) Nicola is also a qualified
Occupational Psychologist.
Please ring Nicola for details of cost
of the classes and to check availability.
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Practising yoga can help to enhance your experience of both pregnancy
and birth. Yoga can help to counteract some of the physical discomforts
of pregnancy as well as helping to tone and stretch the body in preparation
for birth. It also balances the emotions and aids relaxation bringing
benefits to you and your unborn child.
Come along and learn valuable techniques for relaxation and breathing
as well as how to work with your body safely during pregnancy, labour
and beyond.
Classes are small (8 students max) offering a chance for individual needs
to be addressed.
Suitable from 12 weeks of pregnancy through to birth – all levels
welcome including beginners.
£42 for course of six classes (£7 per class)
£8 drop in
Private classes available on request
Please phone and check availability
Anna Wise has been practising yoga for over 12 years and holds a British
Wheel of Yoga teaching diploma as well as a specialist module in Yoga
for Pregnancy. She teaches yoga around London to groups and individuals
Please ring Anna for more information and
booking. See birthwiseyoga.co.uk
for more information.
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Developed by Moshe Feldenkrais (1904-84), an eminent physicist who also
helped introduce Judo to Europe, The Feldenkrais Method is beginning to
find its place as one of the most effective methods in the field of movement
and body/mind or ‘somatic’ learning. Already well established
in Germany, Israel and the US, it has become best known in areas of the
dance, musIc and performing worlds in the UK. However, its extraordinary
possibilities are starting to be recognised far more widely now.
The method works by helping you become aware of what you actually do.
For example: If a friend sees you coming down the road, they will recognise
you from your walk before they can see your face: everyone’s walk
is unique – like their handwriting. Interlace your fingers. And
then try interlacing them the other way, with the other thumb on top.
How does it feel?
We all have our own way of doing things that feels familiar, that feels
‘right’: that we can say feels somehow ‘like me’
- even if we aren’t clear exactly what that is. Some of these patterns
and habits will serve us
well and some will not. Some will limit us in what we want to do and some
may eventually cause discomfort or even injury and pain.
Moshe Feldenkrais created thousands of clear, accessible movement classes
involving gentle movements, carefully crafted to help the participant
explore their own particular habits in movement and ‘posture’.
Based on sound neurological principles, the classes help the participant
become aware of their patterns and in the process open up new possibilities
so they can do what they want in life more easily, comfortably, efficiently,
gracefully – with less effort, pain and strain.
When you know what you do, you can do what you want’
Moshe Feldenkrais
Victoria Worsley has 20 years’ experience
as an actor, movement director, theatre maker and was until recently Artistic
Director of Jade. Her experience of the Feldenkrais Method began over
20 years ago as a student of performance with Monika Pagnuex in Paris
and finally led her to the Professional Feldenkrais Practitioner Training
with the FITC (Lewes 4). She currently teaches Feldenkrais at the Birmingham
School of Acting.
From May 2007 Victoria intends to offer one-to-one hands-on Feldenkrais
sessions also, in which the practitioner uses touch to help the client
(or ‘student’) explore specific interests or difficulties.
Price: £36.00 for 6 classes, £8.00 drop in, Concessions:
£5.00
Try an introductory class for £4.00
Please wear loose clothes
Please call Victoria before coming for
the first time. Classes are limited to 7 people.
Saturday or Sunday workshops: beginning with Sat 11th
November 2006
Then Monthly from 2007 (please call for details)
10.45am - 3.30pm
Price £20.00, Concessions £15.00
Please wear loose clothes
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Chi Kung is an ancient Chinese form of exercise that helps to promote
the body's flow of Chi (or vital energy). Chi Kung translates as 'energy
work'.
It includes:
1. Exercises for opening and mobilising the body and joints
2. Breathing techniques
3. Slow movement exercises
4. Walking forms
5. Static postures
6. Meditation
Chi Kung is easy to learn and the movements are simple, often inspired
by the forms of animals or nature. Each movement created has an intention
of moving Chi within our body. Chi Kung is linked to Acupuncture and Shiatsu
as it uses the same conceptual framework of the meridian system (channels)
through which energy flows. Chi Kung is also associated with Toaist and
Buddhist philosophies and practices.
With regular practice, Chi Kung has physical, mental and emotional benefits.
Some of the benefits of practicing Chi Kung regularly are:
1. Increased energy
2. Builds physcial strength and stamina
3. The achievement of inner stillness
4. Helps to support the body's systems such as the central nervous system,
digestive system and immune system
5. Groundedness
6. A sense of well-being and clarity
Chi Kung is open to all levels of fitness as you will determine the pace
of your class. It is best to wear loose clothing while practising Chi
Kung.
Courses are 8 weeks long (call to find out when the next course starts)
and run throughout the year. The cost is £56 (Concessions are £48).
Please ring Chris if you would like to
attend the course, or if you would like to drop in to try out a class.
Private Classes are also available.
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New Pilates classes taught by a Katie Takashima, fully qualified
PILATESfoundtion teacher
Start your new year with the unique mind and body exercise to correct
your posture, tone your muscles , and create a stronger, healthier body.
Discover your body’s potential
Join me at the Haelan Centre on Friday evenings and you will start your
weekend with a body filled with more energy and less tension. Pilates
exercises are recommended to anyone who wants to improve their physical
strength and improve their mind and body well-being. I would love to share
the benefits of the Pilates exercises with you if you answer yes to any
of the the following questions.
- Do you want to improve your physique without hitting a gym floor?
- Do you have a history of back pain?
- Are you looking for remedial rehabilitation exercises after minor
injuries?
- Are you looking for more challenge in your regular exercise routine?
- Do you enjoy Yoga and want to improve your practice?
- Are you looking for an exercise that not only improves the way you
look, but the way you move your body?
Price: Classes can be taken on a pay as you go basis
£8 or you can by 6 lessons in advance (£42.00, valid for 10
weeks).
Individual attention is given due to a small class, but places are limited
(maximum 8 people) so booking is necessary.
If you would like to attend a class or ask questions, please contact contact
Katie
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Monday 6:00pm - 7:15pm Restorative Inner Yoga
(Mel)
Monday 8:00pm - 9:30pm Intermediate Classical
Yoga (Nicola)
Tuesday 1:30am - 3:00pm General Inner Yoga
(Julia)
Tuesday 6:00pm - 7:15pm Pregnancy Yoga
(Anna)
Tuesday 7:45pm - 9:00pm Feldenkrais
(Victoria)
Wednesday 1:30pm - 3:00pm General Yoga
(Rosie)
Wednesday 6:00pm - 7:15pm General Inner Yoga
(Julia)
Wednesday 7:30pm - 9:00pm General Inner Yoga
(Marielle)
Thursday 9:30am - 11:00am General Inner Yoga
(Mel)
Thursday 1:30pm - 3:00pm General Inner Yoga
(Julia)
Thursday 6:00pm - 7:15pm Chi Kung (Chris)
Thursday 7:30pm - 9:00pm General Inner Yoga
(Mel)
Friday: 9:30am - 11:00am General Inner Yoga
(Marielle)
Friday: 6:00pm - 7:15pm Pregnancy Yoga (Anna)
Friday: 7:30 - 9:00pm Pilates (Katie)
Sunday: 5:00pm - 6:30pm Pilates (Katie)
NB: Always phone the teacher before attending your first class
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Anna Wise: 07786 133 636
Chris Kazamias: 07976 449 521
Julia Moore: 07800 959 543; 020 8347 9443
Katie Takashima: 07929 395 821
Marielle Churaqui: 020 8883 2479
Mel Softley: 07815 624 368
Nicola Phoenix: 07949 396 820
Rosie Dores: 07906 717 409
Victoria Wolseley: 0771 1088765
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See how to find us for a
map and details of how to get to the Haelan Centre and general contact
details for the Centre.
If you are coming to a 6pm class it is best to arrive at five or ten minutes
before the class starts and come through the shop, although you can use
the Clinic Entrance, situated at the side of the shop in Crouch Hall Road.
For other classes lightly tap the buzzer marked studio (this is under
the bells for Clinics 1-3 - do not ring these or you will disturb Clinics
in session). The door will be buzzed open shortly afterwards. Follow the
stairs all the way up, turn left at the top and walk all the way along
to Room 4.
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Yoga blocks, belts and some blankets are provided but you can bring your
own if you like. Wear clothing you can stretch in easily - leggings, tracksuit
bottoms and t-shirts are ideal. There are toilets on the way up the stairs
where you can change.
It is best if you do not eat for about two hours before attending a class,
although a light snack an hour and a half before is ok.
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