Classes

Hot Yoga Vinyasa classes aim to be strong, but accessible and fun, with an emphasis on exploring the balance of strength and softness within poses and helping students listen to and become more aware of their bodies and breath. Practiced in 37 degree heat the vinyasa element focuses on using the breath to flow the different postures together.

Bookable online? Yes

Can be booked with Ironstone class credits? Yes

Slow down the pace of life and come to your mat to relax. Restorative yoga combines yoga, breathing & meditation to integrate the mind body and soul. Particularly focusing on soothing the nervous system, creating a safe space for the body to move into a place of rest and digest. Allow the heat to open the body, soothe the mind and take you to a state of deep relaxation. 

Bookable online? Yes

Can be booked with Ironstone class credits? Yes

Our Hot Hatha Yoga classes are a dynamic experience that has a varied series of postures designed to challenge and lift both body, mind and soul. Each class will be different, will challenge you, will be physically strong and allow you leave your practice calm, centred and relaxed . Classes are suitable for all levels – all you need to do is come with a can-do attitude. Classes are designed to be fun and enjoyable… but with the promise of getting a sweat on.

Bookable online? Yes

Can be booked with Ironstone class credits? Yes

 FitSteps is an energetic, upbeat dance class designed to achieve real, measurable fitness results. The dance workout mixes the graceful steps of Ballroom and the up-tempo steps of Latin dances to create fun-filled classes where you don't even realise you're getting fit! Transform your body and have fun dancing to music that will get your heart pumping!

Bookable online? Yes

Can be booked with Ironstone class credits? Yes

These 45 minute classes are high intensity but low impact and offer a full body workout focusing on traditional Pilates principles practised in 37 degree heat. The heat warms up muscles more quickly and the class is challenging but fun offering a great workout and a real endorphin hit.

Bookable online? Yes

Can be booked with Ironstone class credits? Yes

These classes will focus on low-impact exercise that aims to strengthen muscles while improving postural alignment and flexibility. you will be led through movements to target the core whilst working other areas of your body. Pilates will help you strengthen and stabilise your core so that you can move efficiently while improving your posture, flexibility, and mobility.

Bookable online? Yes

Can be booked with Ironstone class credits? Yes 

Hot Yogalates is practised in 37 degree heat and is a perfect fusion of Yoga and Pilates combining the yogic focus on enhanced mind and body awareness, strength, stamina, flexibility and balance, with Pilates techniques to improve posture and create a strong, stable foundation for movement. The heat will help you work up a sweat which allows the body to cleanse itself and release harmful toxins and waste from the skin. It gives you an Immunity boost: Viruses cannot survive in high temperatures so increasing the body's core temperature helps fight off infections, which are pushed out through the skin. It opens the body's connective tissues helping the muscles get in to more strenuous postures and positions. Hot Pilates can also result in weight loss because stretching deeper helps to build more muscle, which in turn burns more fatty acids and breaks down glucose.

Bookable online? Yes

Can be booked with Ironstone class credits? Yes 

Hatha yoga is about the mind, body and soul working together in harmony. A regular practice with Two Breaths More will help your body to become stronger and more flexible, and breathing techniques will help to calm your mind.

During our yoga practice we often experience a little discomfort in a pose, believing that we are holding it to our maximum capability. I invite you to take two breaths more to help you stay in the pose for a fraction longer and step beyond your comfort zone.

By taking two breaths more, energy shifts to the upper part of your brain, forming and reinforcing new neural pathways, which will increase willpower and confidence.

This is yoga with Two Breaths More: Promoting calmness and stillness, helping you to get the most out of your practice and comfortably achieve postures beyond your expectations.

Bookable Online? Yes

Can be booked with Ironstone class credits? Yes 

Bookable as a 6 week course (£40) or as a drop in each week (£8), these sessions will focus on different wellbeing techniques that can be simply added to your life. Create a wellbeing toolbox that you can dip into to aid with stress, anxiety and life challenges. Explore, learn and feel well.

The next course will run from Wednesday 8th January - Wednesday 12th February at 11am

Bookable online? Yes either as a 6 week block or as drop in sessions 

Bookable with Ironstone class credits? Yes 

Tai chi is an internal Chinese martial art practiced for defence, for its health benefits and for meditation. Qigong refers to a range of Chinese exercise systems combining posture and movement with breathing and meditation used to promote health and sometimes as part of martial arts training.

Dominic will be teaching some foundation exercises by way of an introduction to the health promoting aspects of Tai Chi and Qigong. The movements combine slow moving stretches and standing postures with quiet regulation of your breathing and mindful attention. This 4 week introduction will provide you with a basis to take your Tai Chi/Qigong forward. Regular practice leads to more vigour and flexibility, better balance and mobility as well as a sense of well-being. 

Bookable online? Yes

Bookable with Ironstone Class Credits? Yes 

Meditation can take many different forms, it isn't all sitting in silence and completely closing your mind down (which without a lot of practice, isn't an easy thing to do!). In these sessions, we will cover different types of meditation, with you being guided through the practice each week.

A few examples of the types of meditation we will cover include breathing meditation, chakra meditation and body scan meditation where we sync the body and mind. We will also introduce the concept of Yoga Nidra (also commonly known as 'yogic sleep') which is a powerful technique for relaxation and very easy to practice.

No previous meditation experience is required for these classes, just bring yourself and perhaps an extra comfortable layer to keep warm as we will be still for the majority of the class. These sessions are aimed at giving you a peaceful break, but also bringing a sense of renewal for the rest of your day.

Bookable online? Yes

Can be booked with Ironstone class credits? Yes

Bookable either as a 6 week block (£50) or as a drop in class (£10). Yoga and Wellbeing specifically for women. Come together in circle to relax, refresh, encourage and share. A class mixed with yoga asana, breathing techniques, moon cycles, sharing and nurture.

Bookable online? Yes. Bookable either as a 6 week block (£50) or as a drop in class (£10). 

Can be booked with Ironstone class credits? Yes

An exciting heart-based, musically-inspired, yoga-dance fusion class is is the perfect workout for the mind body and soul.

Bookable online? Yes

Bookable with Ironstone class credits? Yes 

Bookable as either a 6 week course (£50) or as a drop in (£10)

Using a combination of yoga-inspired postures, breathing, relaxation and mindfulness techniques along with massage and equipment such as yoga balls, our Pregnancy Yoga pregnancy yoga classes are designed to build your connection with the baby as well as strengthening the body, relaxing the mind for birth and alleviating some of the discomforts of pregnancy.

The next course will run from Thursday 2nd January to 6th February 2020

Bookable online? Yes

Can be booked with Ironstone class credits? Yes 

This class introduces yoga to young minds, using a fun, interactive and friendly approach to yoga poses and breathing techniques to help provide children with tools to help them relax, stay calm, recognise their emotions and also build physical strength, balance and flexibility.

Bookable online? Yes

Can be booked with Ironstone class credits? Yes

Ideal for those recovering from injuries, who have recently undergone surgery or who just need a calm, gentle and relaxing hour to themselves whilst still reaping the benefits of gentle exercise.

Bookable online? Yes

Can be booked with Ironstone class credits? Yes 

Perfect on your lunch break, get away from your desk and enjoy this low-impact exercise that aims to strengthen muscles while improving postural alignment and flexibility. you will be led through movements to target the core whilst working other areas of your body. Pilates will help you strengthen and stabilise your core so that you can move efficiently while improving your posture, flexibility, and mobility.

Bookable online? Yes

Can be booked with Ironstone class credits? Yes 

A 45 minute express traditional 'hatha' style yoga class which is perfect for de-stressing and getting away from your desk on your lunch break. Classes are friendly, relaxed and accessible with a bit of humour along the way! Suitable for beginners as well as the more experienced student.

Bookable online? Yes

Can be booked with Ironstone class credits? Yes

The perfect start to your weekend, wake up your body with this gentle yet energising Hatha flow. Take an hour to yourself on your weekend to leave you refreshed energised and ready for the day.

Bookable online? Yes

Can be booked with Ironstone class credits? Yes

Bookable as either a 6 Week Course (£55) or a Drop in (£10) 

This class/course is for anyone who is just starting out on or is in the early stages of their Yoga journey. The classes will focus on the fundamentals of Yoga, including breathwork, Yoga poses, flowing poses together and relaxation techniques. The class moves at a slower pace so we can really focus on alignment and getting to know our bodies through the different poses.

Bookable online? Yes

Can be booked with Ironstone class credits? Yes as a drop in/ No if you wish to purchase it as a 6 week course 

30 minutes is all it takes to take your fitness to a new level. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) has made its name as a fitness game-changer, and there are plenty of transformative effects of this short workout blast. 

Short, intense bursts of effort followed by periods of recovery. Go as hard as you can for a short period of time, rest, and then repeat. It’s the intervals that allow you to keep pushing into your max effort training zone. From losing body fat to building a stronger cardiovascular system the benefits are endless to this snappy training routine! Just pop in on a Tuesday in your lunch break, have a blast and experience it for yourself! Guarantee you will be buzzing for the rest of the day!

Bookable Online? Yes

Can be booked with Ironstone class credits? Yes 

A traditional 'hatha' style yoga class which is the perfect place for you to start if you are new to yoga or just want to refresh the basics and build your confidence. Classes are friendly, relaxed and accessible with a bit of humour along the way! Suitable for beginners.

Bookable online? Yes

Can be booked with Ironstone class credits? Yes 

Pilates is a mind-body intervention that focuses on strength, core stability, flexibility, muscle control, posture and breathing. 

If you practice Pilates regularly, it will change your body. Known for creating long, strong muscles and a leaner look, Pilates improves muscle tone, balances musculature, supports beautiful posture, and teaches you to move with ease and grace. All of these things will make you look and feel very fit.

The health benefits of Pilates include improved flexibility, increased muscle strength and tone, particularly of your abdominal muscles, lower back, hips and buttocks (the 'core muscles' of your body), balanced muscular strength on both sides of your body, enhanced muscular control of your back and limbs.

Bookable Online? Yes

Can be booked with Ironstone class credits? Yes

Our Warm Hatha Yoga classes are a dynamic experience that has a varied series of postures designed to challenge and lift both body, mind and soul. Practised in a more gentle 32 degree head it's perfect for those who want to enjoy the heat but don't fancy one of our hot classes. Each class will be different, will challenge you, will be physically strong and allow you leave your practice calm, centred and relaxed . Classes are suitable for all levels – all you need to do is come with a can-do attitude. Classes are designed to be fun and enjoyable.

Bookable online? Yes

Can be booked with Ironstone class credits? Yes 

Seated yoga is a gentle practice in which postures are performed while seated and/or with the aid of a chair. Chair yoga classes are suitable for those with physical disabilities or who typically might find a typical yoga session too challenging. It is also a great form of yoga for beginners or anyone who wants to focus on a gentle practice.

Bookable Online? Yes

Can be booked with Ironstone class credits? Yes 

This gentle exercise to music class offers a range of benefits, helping you to maintain a healthy weight, reducing your risk of falls by strengthening bones & muscles, improving your thinking skills, boosting your mood and energy to name a few. These classes are fun and sociable offering the chance to make new friends with gentle stretching to improve flexibility and improve balance. Plus your class fee also includes a hot drink and slice of cake from the cafe afterwards! 

Bookable online? Yes

Can be booked with Ironstone class credits? Yes

The perfect class for men who are perhaps nervous or unsure about joining a regular yoga class. With guidance and tuition from Sally she will introduce you to the principles of yoga and will lead you through a range of introductory poses and flows to help you enjoy the benefits of increased flexibility, stability, sports performance, and overall stress-relief.

Bookable online? Yes

Can be booked with Ironstone class credits? Yes 

This course aims to teach the fundamentals of Pilates. Pilates is technical and it’s important to understand how to set yourself in the correct position to get the full benefit of each exercise. This course will help your posture, strengthen your core and back. It will help mobility in your upper back and take the tension from tight shoulders and necks. It’s fantastic for balance, peace of mind and overall well-being. Life is better with Pilates!

Bookable online? No, please contact A1 Pilates directly to book (07398 770256)

Can be booked with Ironstone class credits? No