9.00 – 10.15 Qigong & Restorative Pilates with props (foam roller, soft ball, stretch band, light weights) A blend of mindful Qigong movements with Restorative Pilates to help participants support their immune system, calm the nervous system and release tension around tight areas of the body. All Levels.
12.00 – 12.50“Take a Break!” Express Somatic Pilates New class starts September Our short/targeted pre-lunchtime classes focus on releasing tightened muscles and being “stuck in stress mode” (sensory motor amnesia). We learn about the main key areas which can be affected by ongoing stress and use effective somatic movements for release. These are good exercises that you can practice at your desk. All levels.
Tuesday
9.30 – 10.45 Meno Active New class starts September Classes for peri-menopausal women can help to improve hormonal balance and mental wellbeing through Pilates and Yoga exercises, breathing practices and meditation. All Levels.
19.45 – 21.00 Balancing Yin with Yang New class starts October This quiet Yoga practice combines active Yang poses (to keep the body alert and vibrant), with the mindful Yin style (for deep tissue release). All Levels.
Wednesday
9.00 – 10.15 Energetic Freestyle Yoga This class focuses on building strength and stability in your body, correcting misalignments, increasing your energy level, and helping to release stress and negative emotions. It is based on major energetic and seasonal themes. All Levels. 10.30 – 11.30 Gentle Flow Yoga & ChiBall A gentle yoga practice which is fully adaptable to the needs of participants while attending live-stream sessions. Whether you sit at your desk, are recovering from injury, a senior, or anyone looking to change their routine, Gentle Flow Yoga & ChiBall is for you. All Levels.
12.00 – 12.50“Take a Break!” Express Somatic Pilates New class starts September Our short/targeted pre-lunchtime classes focus on releasing tightened muscles and being “stuck in stress mode” (sensory motor amnesia). We learn about the main key areas which can be affected by ongoing stress and use effective somatic movements for release. These are good exercises that you can practice at your desk. All levels.
18.00 – 19.00 Balance Training 4 All New class starts September This class focuses on core strength, flexibility and balance using small integrated equipment (MOTR, Oov, and Arc) which you can hire from the Retreat Studio. All Levels. Contact Olga to hire small equipment.
19.45 – 21.00 Mixed Core Pilates & Stretch An effective total body workout focusing on your core and flexibility combined with Yoga stretches, breathing and relaxation. All Levels.
Thursday
9.00 – 10.00 Qigong for Mental Health & Physical Wellbeing Qigong is the ancient Chinese art of energy cultivation. The goal of this practice is to strengthen the environment of the body: build the life-force energy, improve the immune system, clear stress and tension, increase circulation through the body, equip participants with knowledge of self-healing and the power of preventing illness. All Levels.
Friday
9.00 – 10.00 HIIT Pilates – High Intensity Interval Training This class builds on the good form and stability established in Level 1. The aim is to improve strength and increase musculature endurance by practicing high intensity exercise sequences on different planes of movements and varied motor patterns. Intermediate Level.
Online studio closed
17–27 August 25–29 September 26–30 October
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