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.
NEW Body And Mind Awareness For Better Health. Taster
Body-mind awareness is the first step towards positive change. Find out if body-mind awareness is for you! You will hear a little bit about body-mind awareness and learn some simple exercises.
This taster will be delivered at Stoke Lodge but will move online if necessary using ZOOM. Thursdays 10am to 11am Stella Azzurra Squadroni
1 session on 27 January £5 H24C Stoke Lodge
And
1 session on 10 February £5 H24D Stoke Lodge
NEW Body And Mind Awareness For Better Health
Body-mind awareness is the first step towards positive change. The goal of body-mind techniques is to regulate our stress response system and improve health. In this course we learn by our own experience the art of inhabiting our body through gentle physical exercises and visualizations, including a practical understanding of our anatomy. At the end of each session we will integrate meditation techniques to find more peace within our minds.
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 3 March £47/£35 H24E 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
6 sessions from 11 January £73/£40 H48C Stoke Lodge
And
Tuesdays 9.30am to 11am Nen Crosby
6 sessions from 1 March £73/£40 H48D 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
6 sessions from 11 January £73/£40 H49C Stoke Lodge
And
Tuesdays 11.30am to 1pm Nen Crosby
6 sessions from 1 March £73/£40 H49D 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 31 January £20/£15 H56C Stoke Lodge
And
Saturday 10am to 12noon Jackie Hawken
One day on 5 February £20/£15 H56D Stoke Lodge