Thursday

A traditional 'Hatha' yoga class designed to increase mental and physical awareness. Through a variety of poses and gentle stretching exercises, with an emphasis on controlled breathing, Yoga will assist in balancing and conditioning the body. Yoga has proven a very effective way to blend exercise with relaxation techniques.

This class is designed for the advanced stretchworks student. If you would like to attend please check with your instructor Alison to find out if this level is suitable for you.

Pilates represents a unique approach to exercise that develops body awareness, improving and changing the body's postural and alignment habits and increasing flexibility and ease of movement.

Water aerobics combines the buoyancy and resistance of the water to build muscle, improve flexibility and stamina without the stress on your joints.

Dynamic aerobic warm-up followed by strength and endurance exercises that challenge the entire body using hand held weights & body bars.

Physical activity plays a very important part of a woman's overall health and wellbeing, even more so when she is pregnant or if she has just given birth. These classes are designed especially for pre & postnatal women and are highly beneficial for mother and baby. Qualified fitness professionals specifically teach these programmes.

A traditional 'Hatha' yoga class designed to increase mental and physical awareness. Through a variety of poses and gentle stretching exercises, with an emphasis on controlled breathing, Yoga will assist in balancing and conditioning the body. Yoga has proven a very effective way to blend exercise with relaxation techniques.

Asthanga Yoga gradually leads the participant to rediscover his or her fullest potential on all levels of human consciousness - physical, psychological and spiritual. Through the practice of correct breathing (Ujjayi Pranayama), postures (asanas), and gazing point (driste), one gains control of the senses and a deeper awareness of self. Maintaining this discipline with regularity and devotion, one acquires steadiness of body and mind.

Specialised fitness programme using stretching and strengthening exercises that are adapted to individual needs and ability.

Pilates represents a unique approach to exercise that develops body awareness, improving and changing the body's postural and alignment habits and increasing flexibility and ease of movement.

For the full benefit of the method, we offer this 6 weeks course where you'll learn how to flow from one movement to the next, building stamina and fitness. After you have completed this course feel free to join our Pilates classes offered on regular basis. just be aware of the level quoted. All bookings made at reception (£36 for 6 weeks). Please see Studio Notice Board for further details such as dates of course.

Exercise ball, Fit ball or Swiss ball – you will find different names however they all do the same: working your body. Our new class its an ideal way to give your body a makeover, to improve your strength and flexibility, as well as correcting a slouching posture. Apart from the Fit ball you will find every other piece of equipment used to make that class fun and variable for each level.

Habits that feel normal to us can directly cause back pain, neck and shoulder tension, breathing disorders, stress related illnesses, and general fatigue. This course (4 or 6 weeks, see Studio Notice board for further details)will teach you how to make posture more effortless and available throughout the day through self - help. A series of gentle movement will help you to become more aware of rigidities and habitual posture that may cause pain or discomfort. All bookings made at reception (£28/4 weeks or £42/6 weeks).

Dynamic aerobic warm-up followed by strength and endurance exercises that challenge the entire body using hand held weights & body bars.

A traditional 'Hatha' yoga class designed to increase mental and physical awareness. Through a variety of poses and gentle stretching exercises, with an emphasis on controlled breathing, Yoga will assist in balancing and conditioning the body. Yoga has proven a very effective way to blend exercise with relaxation techniques.

For the cycling enthusiast and for those looking to improve cardiovascular fitness. The class consists of basic athletic and rhythmic drills with great music to motivate and encourage you. You will use speed and resistance to simulate cycle racing in a challenging workout. The ultimate calorie burner!