classtimetable
Pilates
Pilates is named after Joe Pilates, its inventor. German by birth, he moved to New York in the 1920s and set up an exercise studio. His clients were in the main dancers, specifically the New York Ballet, and much of his original repertoire was very challenging. The Pilates Institute modified the 15 movements based on research done in New Zealand - ‘Therapeutic Exercise for Spinal Segmental Stabilization in Low Back Pain’ (Richardson, Jull, Hodges and Hides, 1999). This approach ensures that the muscles and fascia supporting the lower back are reprogrammed to act as stabilisers rather than movers.
The classes themselves are small, to ensure clients receive sufficient hands-on correction to target the core. The movements are low level and precise to encourage the deep stabilising system to engage.
Our class times (and teachers):
Tuesdays:
10.30am-11.30am (Sarah Hennessy)
3pm-4pm *New* (Kathryn Libby) from 3rd March 2026
5.35pm-6.35pm (Sarah Hennessy)
7pm-8pm (Kathryn Libby)
Wednesdays:
5.15pm-6.15pm (Sarah Hennessy)
Thursdays:
5.30pm-6.30pm (Sarah Hennessy)
Yoga
Wednesdays: 7pm-8pm Therapeutic Yoga (Rachel Dean)
Rachel’s Therapeutic Yoga class offers the insight and experience of 24 years working with people’s health concerns. By focusing on common problem areas the class aims to reduce physical discomfort, improve pain management, relieve tension and stress and promote calmness and wellbeing for the mind and body. Do get in touch with Rachel to discuss your particular area of concern.
For more information or to book a place, please contact Rachel direct on 07725 878867 or email: rachdonn@hotmail.com
Thursdays 10am-11am: Scaravelli inspired Yoga (Karen Hemming)
Join Karen for a yoga class rooted in natural movement and breath. For stiff bodies, busy minds and anyone wanting strength and flexibility without strain.
"Yoga must not be practiced to control the body: it is the opposite.
It must bring freedom to the body, all the freedom it needs."
- Vanda Scaravelli
For more information, please contact Karen direct:
hello@yogatherapyco.com or telephone 07770 590717
£12 per class.
Fridays 9.15am-10.15am: Hatha Yoga (Elaine Comiskey)
Whether you're an absolute beginner or looking to pick up yoga again, this class is for you!
Elaine will be teaching the fundamental elements of yoga practice including asana (poses) pranayama (breathwork) and relaxation techniques to aid physical and mental balance and wellbeing. Yoga is open and accessible to all 'everybody is a yoga body'
For more information, call or message Yoga with Elaine 07516 214351
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
New class dates TBC
The intention of the MBSR course is to enable you to learn how to embrace life in the present, letting go of worrying about the future, or dwelling on the past. Each week you will learn how to meditate through a variety of practices, which include sitting, standing, moving/stretching, walking and lying down. You will learn how to become aware of your body and its physical sensations, as well as its connection to emotions and thoughts. Most importantly, you will be training how to manage the habits of the mind, so that you gradually become more adept at noticing when the mind wanders and learn how to observe your thoughts, instead of getting caught up in them.
To find out more and to book a place, please contact Judi Sharifi direct: wisemindpsychology@yahoo.com
Meditation and Modern Buddhism
Mondays 10.15am-11.30am
This regular drop in class combines teachings and meditation and is run by Compassion Kadampa Centre (Newcastle).
It's a practical Buddhist meditation course that explores different meditations and ways of thinking that uplift the mind - and how to integrate these into our day so we can maintain a light, joyful attitude whatever life throws our way.
£7 per class
To register your interest or to find out more, please contact Newcastle Compassion Centre: info@compassioncentre.org
Thursdays 7pm -8pm from July 9th
This new 6 week course is offered by Andrene Wison and aims to relieve stress, relax muscle tension and encourage relaxation.
For more information and to book a place, please contact Soul to Soul Therapies on 07897 548318 or email soulful-events@outlook.com