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Pilates - Daytime

Course Outline: The Pilates Method is based on principles of breathing, flowing movement, stamina, concentration, precision and regimen. The goal is to produce a lean, athletic physique that has muscular balance throughout. This class will involve Matwork. Please Bring: A mat and towel Please book at least five working days prior to course commencement to ensure the course has sufficient numbers to go ahead. About the Tutor: Sonia discovered Pilates after a near-fatal bike... [More]

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Qigong By The Lake - Experience The Art of Mindful Movement

Course Outline: Looking for a way to enhance your health and vitality? Try Qigong – a powerful life-enhancing practice. This course is ideal for anyone wanting to improve their wellbeing and vitality and open to a more positive, relaxed outlook on life. Qigong is a profound and life changing healing art that supports optimal physical health, intuitive awareness, peace of mind and emotional freedom. You will learn energy gathering exercises, meditations and self-healing techniques... [More]

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Tai Chi

Revitalise yourself with this easy and greatly beneficial exercise class. Tai Chi Chuan uses energy (chi) instead of muscular strength. This practice brings about a new balance of energy in the body, relieving stress. About the Tutor Rod has been involved in health-care management and education for over 35 years. He has been an executive administrator for a medical rehabilitation centre and has designed and delivered stress-management and meditation seminars for companies such as... [More]

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Yoga for the Over 40s

Course Outline Gentle yoga, practised using props and the breath to ease into postures. Classes are tailored to personal injuries and conditions. Some meditation and breathwork included. Please use a mat and towel. About the Tutors Bernadette O’Donnell Bernie has been practicing yoga for over 15 years and gained a Diploma in Yoga Teaching at the Yoga Institute of Australia in Cammeray. Her training encompassed all facets of Yoga according to the traditional Yoga teachings of India... [More]

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Yoga for the Over 50's

Course Outline A ‘go at your own pace’ course in Hatha Yoga taught by an over 50’s teacher. This course will help build and maintain strength and flexibility of body and peace of mind. Relaxation, breathing and meditation techniques are part of each class. Please bring a mat and towel. About the Tutor Bernie has been practicing yoga for over 15 years and gained a Diploma in Yoga Teaching at the Yoga Institute of Australia in Cammeray. Her training encompassed all facets of Yoga... [More]

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French Travellers Stage 1

This course is for those with very little or no knowledge of French. Students will learn to understand, express and read simple words and phrases and take part in straightforward conversation. Only the essential grammar will be covered. The aim is to introduce you to the basic linguistic skills and culture necessary for you to communicate simply but effectively. After completing this course students will be able pronounce competently some vocabulary, expressions, intonations and... [More]

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French Travellers Stage 2

This course is designed for students who have finished French Travellers Stage 1 or equivalent and wish to improve their conversational skills and fluency in the language. Culture, conversation and grammar will be covered in a social and stimulating enviroment. Expand your ability to deal with everyday situations (talking about family, sport, holidays and much more). This course also will place more of an emphasis on pronunciation and intonation and will assist the student in... [More]

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French Beginners Stage 1

Course Outline: This course is designed for students who have no previous or very little knowledge of the French language. In that course, we will start from the very beginning and slowly build up all aspects of the language in a step by step manner: grammar, vocabulary, reading and writing. Students will be encouraged to participate in class with an emphasis on simple conversation throughout the course. Homework will be assigned. During this Term, we will learn the following... [More]

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French Beginners Stage 2 (Dominique Partridge)

Course Outline: For çlass with Dominique Partridge This course is a continuation of French Beginners Stage 1. This course is designed for students with prior knowledge of the French language at French Beginners A1.2 level on the CEFR scale. Students will continue to build and strengthen listening comprehension, speaking, writing and reading skills - all in a social and interactive environment.  In addition to the recommended books, extra material will be provided. Active... [More]

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French Beginners Stage 3 (Nicole Laugier)

Course Outline This course is a continuation of French Beginners 2 (2 Terms of studies completed). Main verbs at the present and near future tenses have been covered along with lots of vocabulary. This term, we will learn the "Passe Compose" and continue building up all aspects of the language in a step by step manner: grammar, vocabulary, reading and writing. Students will be encouraged to participate in class with an emphasis on simple conversation throughout the course. We learn... [More]

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