9.30 – 10.45 Qigong & Somatics Pilates with props (foam roller, soft ball, stretch band, light weights) A blend of mindful Qigong movements with Somatics 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 – 13.00Balance Training A class for core strength, flexibility and balance using small integrated equipment (MOTR) which you can hire from Retreat Studio. All levels. Contact Olga to hire small equipment.
20.00 – 21.00Core & Balance Training A class for core strength, flexibility and balance using small integrated equipment (Oov and Arc) which you can hire from the Retreat Studio. All levels. Contact Olga to hire small equipment.
Wednesday
9.00 – 10.00 Fitness 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.
10.15 – 11.15 Pilates Arc for spinal mobility & core strength Our Pilates Arc workout facilitates many Pilates mat exercises safely and effectively by offering assistance and support. It helps to release spinal tension and improve mobility. The Pilates Arc assists in developing deep stabilising muscles and safely supports the body to move in all planes of movement with control and balance. All Levels.
12.00 – 12.50“Take a Break!” Express Somatic Pilates 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.
20.00 – 21.15 Fusion of Yin-Yang Yoga & Sophrology A quiet Yoga practice combining: functional Yang poses to keep the body alert and vibrant; mindful attitudes of Yin style for deep tissue release; and Sophrology, using simple relaxation movements and visualisations to unwind, de-stress, calm the mind and promote good sleep.All Levels.
Thursday
9.30 – 10.30 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.
10.45 – 11.45 Sophrology FREE ONLINE CLASS Sophrology – the science of studying consciousness in harmony. This unique practice helps to de-stress the busy mind, relax the body and strengthen inner-self, in this time of uncertainty. All welcome!
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. Beginner/Intermediate Level.
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