A monthly Restorative Yoga & Meditation Practice 

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Date: 1st Wednesday of each month 

Investment: £11.00

Time: 8.20pm - 9.20pm 

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With the explosion of yoga in the West, there’s been an influx of yoga styles, each expressing their own blend of breathing, poses, meditation, chanting, relaxation, and philosophy. Restorative yoga, a practice that leads the yogi toward a more healing and recuperative experience, ushers in a host of wonderful benefits that are often overshadowed by the popularity and visibility of more dynamic yoga styles.

A restorative practice frequently relies on the use of props and the prolonged holding of a few simple poses to achieve a deep level of relaxation. 

ncorporated in this practice you will begin to learn the skills to meditate. 

Meditation can be defined as a set of techniques that are intended to encourage a heightened state of awareness and focused attention. Meditation can take on many different forms, but there are two main types: concentrative meditation and mindfulness meditation.

Research has shown that meditation can have both physiological and psychological effects. Some of the positive physiological effects include a lowered state of physical arousal, reduced respiration rate, decreased heart rate, changes in brain wave patterns and lowered stress.

Some of the other psychological, emotional, and health-related benefits of meditation include:

• Increased self-awareness

• Better stress management skills

• Improved emotional well-being

• Better management of symptoms of conditions including anxiety disorders, depression, sleep disorders, pain issues, and high blood pressure

• Improvement in working memory and fluid intelligence

• Changes in different aspects of attention

• Suitable for any level

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Day Retreat  

  

Date Saturday 29th August 2020 

Investment: £21.00

Time: 12pm - 5pm 

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Anyone who has been to a yoga class will be familiar with the Warrior (Virabhadrasana) poses. But do we know where they came from and what they represent?

The Warrior series given the name after the Great War hero Virabhadra from Hindu me mythology and can be considered the most iconic of standing postures.

The empowering poses give us mental focus and strength.

 

This workshop will

• Explore the history of the Warrior series

• Break down each variation, delving into the benefits,anatomy and alignment

• Putting everything together and practising an invigorating Warrior flow sequence

• Concluding the workshop with relaxation & refreshments. 

• This workshop is suitable for anyone with a keen interest in delving deeper into yoga from beginners to regular practitioners. 

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Four week introduction to Yoga with Aisling Carla, & Natalie 

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Date: TBC

Investment: £70

Time: 11.45am - 1.45pm 

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Our beginner’s courses are a great way to get into yoga. Held over four weeks, you will get to meet all of our teachers, learn a bit about their style of teaching and learn the basics so you will feel confident to attend any of our regular weekly classes.

Week 1: We start our journey with Carla who trained in a style of yoga called Hatha & Vinyasa. Carla will introduce you slowly to the Poses and teach you a little about Yoga theory. 

Week 2: Carla will lead week 2 with Pranayama which is breath, there are many styles of breathing techniques in Yoga and we will learn to link your breath with your poses.

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Week 3: Natalie will guide you through a more mental journey introducing you to Yin Yoga & Mediation. 

Week 4: Aisling on the forth week will begin by introducing you to styles of yoga called Vinyasa & Ashtanga followed by relaxation. 

 

After you have completed the course you will receive a

• 15min wellbeing consultation

• 10% OFF mat purchase or any mat and block bundles

• 2 Guest Passes

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Free Pilates & Yoga Event 

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Date: TBC  

Cost: FREE 

Time: 12 -2.30pm 

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This event is free to anyone who would like to learn about Pilates & Yoga and what we do at Balance Fitt 

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This event will cover some theory & practical apsects and is suitable for all levels all & genders. 

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FREE refreshments will be provided 

just bring yourself in comfortable clothing, bare feet in the studio. 

A Three Week Introduction to Pilates with Carla.

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Date: TBC

Investment: £52.50

Time: 11.30am - 1.30pm

 

Our beginner’s courses are a great way to get into Pilates. Held over three weeks, you will get to meet our specialist Pilates teacher Carla. Carla has many years of experience and expertise in Pilates. During this course you will learn enough so that you will feel confident to attend any of our regular weekly classes.

Week 1: We start our journey with Carla who is trained using the Jospeh Pilates method. Carla will introduce you to the Pilates moves and teach you a little about Pilates theory. 
Week 2: Carla will lead week 2 with breath work & pelvic floor work.  There are many styles of breathing techniques & we will be looking at ones that will benefit you in Pilates and look how we can link breath and exercise together.

Week 3: Carla will guide you through a Pilates session looking at body alignment and injures followed by relaxation and ensuring you a ready for our group classes.

 

After you have completed the course you will receive a
• 15min wellbeing consultation on request
• 10% OFF mat purchase or any mat and block bundles
• 2 Guest Passes

 

No previous experience is required. This course is designed for someone trying Pilates for the first time. You will not be required to stand on your head, chant or wear Lycra pants.  

 

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Workshop & Events Information 

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If you are interested in attending any of our workshops and events please book via the booking page. 

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Please note that payments are non refundable. However you can swap to another workshop or event if you have given twenty fours notice prior to cancellation. 

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We provide mats & equipment needed unless we contact you directly and ask otherwise. 

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Please wear comfortable clothing to our events and workshops. We wear socks or have bare feet in the main studio. 

 

We provide vegetarian or vegan refreshments in all of our workshops, 

which is included in the price.