Some courses will run as online courses and some will start at Stoke Lodge. You can see the starting venue/format for each course listed below. We reserve the right to change the format of the course, in term, should safety advice change.
Body and Mind Awareness / Developing Inner Resilience
How can we positively influence our wellbeing?
The body and mind are inextricably linked. In order to feel good, it’s important to address both. We will apply gentle exercises, mindfulness and meditation to help us relax in mind and body; strengthening, stretching and developing our inner resilience. This course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge but will move online if necessary using ZOOM.
Thursdays 10am to 11am Stella Azzurra Squadroni
6 sessions from 16 September £47/£35 H24A Stoke Lodge
And
6 sessions from 4 November £47/£35 H24B Stoke Lodge
Intermediate Tai Chi
If you have done some tai chi before and understand the basic principles, this class is for you. We will learn sets 1-28 of the Chen Style Form, focusing on body alignment, relaxation, breathing, and whole-body movements. Wear comfortable clothing and flat shoes. This course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge but will move online if necessary using ZOOM.
Tuesdays 9.30am to 11am Nen Crosby
5 sessions from 21 September £61/£34 H48A Stoke Lodge
And
Tuesdays 9.30am to 11am Nen Crosby
6 sessions from 2 November £73/£40 H48B Stoke Lodge
Tai Chi For Health
For those new to Tai Chi or wanting to understand the basics of in this fascinating gentle form of exercise, we will learn sets 1-15 of the Chen Style Form, exploring health, strength and balance through good body alignment, relaxation and breathing. Wear comfortable clothing and flat shoes or trainers. This course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge but will move online if necessary using ZOOM.
Tuesdays 11.30am to 1pm Nen Crosby
5 sessions from 21 September £61/£34 H49A Stoke Lodge
And
Tuesdays 11.30am to 1pm Nen Crosby
6 sessions from 2 November £73/£40 H49B Stoke Lodge
NEW Reiki Healing Level 1 And Attunement
Reiki is a natural healing energy that works on every level, not just the physical, and is understood to promote the body’s regenerative self- healing ability. In this course, you will explore the basics of Usui Reiki healing and finish with Reiki Level 1 Attunement in the last session. You will learn to give Reiki healing to your friends, family and of course, yourself.
Wednesdays 6pm to 8pm Elise Mori
6 sessions from 15 September £89/£56 H28A Stoke Lodge
And
Wednesdays 6pm to 8pm Elise Mori
6 sessions from 3 November £89/£56 H28B Stoke Lodge
NEW Meditation Made Easy
Many people believe that learning to meditate and maintaining a meditation practice is beyond their reach. This short and enjoyable workshop is guaranteed to disprove that. This workshop will be delivered at Stoke Lodge but will move online if necessary using ZOOM.
Monday 6pm to 8pm Jackie Hawken
One session on 15 November £20/£15 H56A Stoke Lodge
And
Saturday 10am to 12noon Jackie Hawken
One day on 27 November £20/£15 H56B. Stoke Lodge
NEW Reduce Stress Using Principles Of CBT, NLP & Mindfulness
Useful for meeting life’s challenges, this short course provides tools to strengthen resilience and improve your life. The course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge but will move online if necessary using ZOOM.
Mondays 7pm to 9pm Jackie Hawken
2 sessions from 1 November £40/£30 H57A Stoke Lodge
NEW Self-Massage Taster Session
Self-massage is known to promote health and a sense of wellbeing. Enjoy this one-hour introduction and learn some basic self-massage techniques to help relieve tension. This taster session will take place at Stoke Lodge.
Tuesdays 2pm to 3pm Nen Crosby
One session on 28 September £5 H64A Stoke Lodge
Or
One session on 5 October £5 H64B Stoke Lodge
NEW Self-Massage
Self-massage is known to promote health and a sense of wellbeing. During this mostly practical course you will focus on a different area of the body each week, learning how to self-massage, fully clothed, to bring about a feeling of relaxation and wellbeing. You will also learn a little bit about the history of massage, touch on anatomy and physiology and explore some of the many benefits of self-massage. The course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge.
Tuesdays 2pm to 3pm Nen Crosby
5 sessions from 2 November £35/£21 H65A Stoke Lodge