Yoga and Pilates Classes

Yoga increases self-awareness on both a physical and psychological level. Studies show that people who practice regularly benefit from a more positive outlook, enhanced energy levels, improved physical fitness, reduced stress, and more efficient bodily functions. Participants will often speak of "feeling calm and clear", "being more aware and present" and "sensing more connection to myself and my spirit". Pilates is excellent for both strengthening and conditioning.

The Happiness Centre has over 15 weekly classes for you to choose from. Call 020 8749 3792 to join a series today. Each series fills quickly, so call to reserve your place in advance.

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Note: There MAY be space on a series running now! If you see a class you want to join, simply call 020 8749 3792 to see if there's availability!

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Day	Next Start Date	Times	Course	Teacher	Number of Weeks	Fee
Mon	Register your name for Summer classes	7.15am to 8.15am	Dynamic Hatha Yoga	Karen Stone	10	£95
Mon	23 June to 05 Aug	6.10pm to 7.10pm	Pilates	Kyle Behrend	10	£95
Mon	Every Monday Intro Talk	7.00pm to 8.30pm	Vedic Meditation	David Giles	Weekly	£0
Mon	14 July to 15 Sept	7.15pm to 8.30pm	Iyengar Yoga (1.25 hr)	Jackie McCaul	10	£120
Mon	14 July to 15 Sept	8.30pm to 9.45pm	Iyengar Yoga (1.25 hr)	Jackie McCaul	10	£120
Tues	27 May to 29 July	7.30am to 8.30am	Pilates	Catia Forte	10	£95
Tues	15 July to 16 Sept	6.15pm to 7.15pm	Pilates	Catia Forte	10	£95
Tues	03 June to 05 Aug *FULL*	7.15pm to 8.15pm	Pilates	Catia Forte	10	£95
Tues	24 June to 29 July	8.20pm to 9.35pm	Chi Gong (1.25 hr)	Andrew Paradnik	6	£76
Wed	28 May to 30 July *Space in current series*	7.15am to 8.15am	Hatha Yoga	Sandra Watfa	10	£95
Wed	Starting Soon, Book Now	5.20pm to 6.20pm	Teen Yoga for Girls	Jackie McCaul	9	£72
Wed	28 May to 30 July	6.30pm to 7.30pm	Pilates	Catia Forte	10	£95
Wed	02 July to 03 Sept	7.30pm to 8.30pm	Dynamic Yoga	Sophie du Cray	10	£95
Wed	Join Current Series NOW!	8.30pm to 9.45pm	Dynamic Yoga (1.25 hr)	Sophie du Cray	10	£120
Thurs	Every Week	9.30am to 10.30am	Morning Iyengar Yoga	Jackie McCaul	6 weeks Class Cards apply - see below*	£57 or class card*
Thurs	Every Week	12.40pm to 1.30pm	Lunchtime Pilates Drop-in available	TBC	Class Cards apply - see below*	£11 or class card*
Thurs	05 June to 07 Aug	6.30pm to 7.30pm	Dynamic Yoga	Karen Stone	10	£95
Thurs	10 July to 14 Aug	7.30pm to 8.30pm	Pregnancy Yoga	Karen Stone	6	£72
Thurs	31 July to 02 Oct	8.30pm to 9.30pm	Pilates	Kyle Behrend	10	£95
Fri	20 June to 22 August *Space in current series*	7.30am to 8.30am	Pilates	Beata Ghavimi	10	£95
Fri	13 June to 04 July *Enrol Now*	1.00pm to 2.00pm	Mum and Baby Yoga	Karen Stone	4	£40
Fri	23 May to 27 June *Space in current series*	6.30pm to 7.30pm	Pregnancy Yoga	Karen Stone	6	£72
Sat	EVERY WEEK! Class cards available	NEW! 9.15am - 10.15am	Pilates	Kyle Behrend	Weekly - Bookings essential	£11 or class card*
Sat	Every Saturday	10.30am to 11.45am (1.25hr)	Dynamic Yoga	Sophie du Cray	drop-in	£13 or class card*
Sat	EVERY WEEK! Class cards available	NEW! 12.00pm - 1.00pm	Pilates	Kyle Behrend	Weekly - Bookings essential	£11 or class card*

* Purchase a popular Class Card for use on designated classes (applies to all weekend classes and Thurs lunchtime Pilates). Class Cards are arranged on the spot at Reception. Debit and Credit Cards accepted.

10 Class Card £100
20 Class Card £180

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Register early, as each series fills quickly. Maximum of 8 participants per class ensures personal attention.

All our teachers are fully-qualified and are passionately committed to the practice of yoga or pilates. Many have travelled the world, deepening their experience. We welcome everyone from beginners to advanced. If you are needing help to choose the right class for you, simply call Reception on 020 8749 3792.

Ask about our speciality yoga: Kids, Parent and Child, Pregnancy, One-to-One, Yoga at Work and Desk Stretch sessions.

Classes are held at

• The Happiness Centre studio
  (small, friendly classes of up to 8 people for developing individual skill and practice)
• Onsite at workplaces all around London - ask us how we can easily bring yoga and pilates to your workplace
• Kids Yoga onsite at schools

For more information and to book call 020 8749 3792

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YOGA & PILATES CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Yoga and Pilates classes held in W12 Shepherds Bush are:

Those who practice Yoga and Pilates regularly are less anxious and more resistant to stress. Tone the whole body, build strength and stamina, improve flexibility and suppleness, increase energy levels, improve breathing, concentration and bring clarity and stability to your mind and strengthen the immune system. Complete forms of exercise that connect the body to the mind and self, achieving balanced development and harmony.

Pilates is a body conditioning and control method targeting core postural muscles, to build strength from the inside out. Pilates is designed to rebalance the body, bringing it into correct alignment, improving posture and body function. A great way to relieve unwanted stress and tension with its slow, controlled approach creating sustained long term results. It is especially recommended by medical specialists for back problems and for office workers who spend extended periods seated, using a computer and phone. “In ten sessions you’ll feel the difference, in twenty you’ll see the difference and in thirty you’ll have a new body” Joseph Pilates. Our teachers are usually either Body Control Pilates or Pilates Institute trained.

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Dynamic Hatha Yoga - Hatha is the generic term for all yoga. It translates as Sun-Moon, representing the male/female energy of the body. Dynamic Hatha Yoga is a more energetic form focusing on building strength, flexibility and alignment, balancing the two energies in the body. A fantastic was to start any day. Suitable for all levels of ability.

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Dynamic Yoga (vinyasa flow) incorporates the precision of Iyengar with the energy of Ashtanga, synchronising breath and movement in a seamless flow. Each posture is linked in a fluid manner with poses modified to suit the needs of the individual. This is a higher energy yoga to improve muscle tone and definition, alleviate stress and tension or increases core strength and fitness / stamina for specific sports. Those participants prefering an incorporated Ashtanga style are recommended to join this category of class. We do not currently hold any pure Ashtanga classes as the Vinyasa flow style is increasingly popular.

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Iyengar Yoga is a systematic, safe and accessible approach that emphasizes correct alignment while developing strength, stamina, flexibility and balance. This course covers the twelve classic Asanas (postures), yoga breathing techniques (pranayama), relaxation and other basic postures. The course is suitable for complete beginners, or for those who have done some yoga and are out of practice, or an excellent ‘back to basics’ for the more advanced.

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Lunchtime Iyengar Yoga has been specifically designed to give you the most benefit in the least time. Stretch out the daily desk pains, improve posture, concentration, productivity and take your mind away from work stressors for a while. We make sure you can go back to work comfortably, without worrying about ‘gym odours’, and feeling like you’ve had a whole day away – all in 60mins

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Pregnancy Yoga will help you to connect and flow with the natural rhythm and workings of your body therefore aiding the adjustment to the changes you will experience during the course of pregnancy. During pregnancy, yoga is used to strengthen, tone and relaxing your body creating more space for your baby to develop easily. Through breath work you will prepare your muscles for the birthing process. The class can accommodate all levels of pregnancy as the group is small. Available to those 12 weeks or more and up to 40 weeks.

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Chi Gong / Qi Gong teaches you how to better manage your 'energy' Similarly to electricity - we know electricity is 'real' because when we turn on a switch the light or power goes ON. However scientists don't yet fully understand exactly how electricity really DOES work - but we all know it DOES! This is the same for our own personal 'energy' management. Chi Gong reveals how to notice, feel, move and manage your energy within and outside of your 'self'. This awareness enables you to be more pro-active with releasing unproductive / stale energy, building up your own inner energy and attracting more of it. This awareness makes a NOTICEABLE difference to your daily 'quality of life', active energy levels, vitality and promotes increased endorphins - the 'feel good' chemicals that create feelings of happiness. CLICK HERE to read more details

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Meditative Yoga [Low physical activity class] “Asana” means sitting posture. This class will bring you back to the original intention of yoga – mainly an inward focus, breathing, asana, gentle movements to connect to the body and quite the mind. “In the attitude of silence, the soul finds the path in a clearer light, and what is elusive and deceptive resolves itself into crystal clearness.” Mahatma Gandhi. This Yogic Meditation is an inward journey in ‘stilling’ the wandering mind, thus allowing the muscle tissue to expand the consciousness. It is a way of entering the body’s internal conversation, consciously intervening in its biochemical interaction. Through pranayamic “breathing” we teach the mind to reconnect with the body and to systematically dismantle the egotism which distorts our view of the world, letting go of self-manufactured obsessions that impede our spiritual evolution. Excellent for letting go of work-related stress.

NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE OF YOGA IS REQUIRED. SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES 16 - 70. Wear loose, comfortable clothing as many of the gentle movements are seated.

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Introduction to Meditation (Level 1) In this introductory course, you will learn about the history, foundations and science of meditiation. Throughout the programme, we share Meditation Worksheets to support your learning. The majority of each session is experiential: learning meditation by doing. We practise a range of techniques, so you can find what meditation practices best suit you. There is time during each session to share your insights, experiences and have your questions about Mediation answered. By the end of this course, participants have a sound grounding in meditation techniques, along with the confidence and discipline to practise as regularly as they desire. Most participants achieve their intentions of daily self-practice for relaxing, developing insight and enhancing daily feelings of emotional and mental wellbeing.

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Meditation - Open (Level 2) This course evolves your understanding of meditation and self-awareness to a new level. Building on the experiences of Level 1, you now explore deepening, expansive meditations to assist in greater healing, insight, problem-solving and growth. You will more easily appreciate the duality of happiness and encourage your natural emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing. Prepare to welcome noticeable transformations in your ability to see life more clearly, your willingness to let some things go, and make more conscious choices aligned with your values, beliefs and personal truth. This is a spiritual, non-religious approach to meditation and encourages you to reveal your way (not THE WAY) and your truth (not THE TRUTH). Creative meditation opens the heart and the mind to your own divine self. Open to all - completion of Introduction to Meditation (Level 1) is preferred but not essential.

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