Workshops

INTRO TO AERIAL COURSE - 02/06, 23/06, 07/07

at Stretchy Suzie’s

Get ready to SOAR in our three-session intro to aerial course!

Led by two experienced instructors, Justyna & Jen, who'll provide personalized attention, this isn't your average taster session. We'll guide you through the basics, keep you safe, and help you unleash your inner aerial superstar. But wait, there's more! We're not just stopping at the basics. Each week, we'll ramp up the challenge, tailoring the experience to the group's needs and setting you up for advanced workshops down the line. And hey, a little heads up: you might want to get yourself a hammock for your home.

Limited to 6 spaces, so book your spot today!

https://www.stretchys.co.uk/event-details-registration/soar-intro-to-aerial-course-2024-06-02-10-00

PEASE NOTE THAT THIS COURSE TAKES PLACE AT STRETCHY SUZIE’S, Cathays, 99 Woodville Rd, Cardiff CF24 4DY, UK

Strength Within

4-Week Yoga Journey to Empower Your Body

Embark on a transformative 4-week yoga designed to unlock the untapped strength within you. ‘Strength Within’ is carefully crafted to cultivate physical power, enhance flexibility, and foster a deep mind-body connection.

Week 1 - Foundation and Alignment

Week 2 - Core Strength and Stability

Week 3 - Balance and Strength

Week 4 - Power Flow and Integration

Introduction to Yin Yoga

This 6 week course is designed to introduce you to the beauty of stillness

Starting on the 21st of January 12pm - 1pm, £45

On a physical level, Yin Yoga focuses on the deep fascia, ligaments and bones. 

It is a passive type of yoga that challenges the mind into surrendering and allows you to be in the moment. 

Simple postures are held for longer times to stretch and compress different parts of the body, working on the whole body meridian system, improving overall health and wellbeing.

The act of surrendering to the pose, allowing the body to feel what it needs to feel as you melt into it is very liberating and allows you to deeply relax while releasing what needs to be released.

You don't have to be flexible or have the "perfect" body to practice Yin Yoga, we are all unique and each of us is perfect just as we are. All you need is to be curious and open to experience the beauty of this simple yet powerful practice.

If you're curious, drop me a line or visit www.souloftheearth.uk for more info.

You can book either through www.cardiffpilatesstudio.co.uk or directly with me.

Pilates for Beginners 4 Weeks Course

Starting on Wednesday 10th of January

Interested in trying Pilates but don't know what to expect or where to start?

Join Jen to learn your Pilates ABCs (alignment, breathing & centring) in our 4 week Pilates for Beginners Course.

£42 for 4 weeks.

Women's Health Journey

75min Workshop

Saturday 20th January 2024, 11:15, £18

Confused about what it really means to "do your Pelvic Floor exercises"?

Ever thought about your Pelvic Floor Health? Longing to feel grounded and in control throughout the menopause, no matter the stage?

You will leave this workshop with a collection of functional, adaptable and progressive movements that will be helpful when going through the menopause. Strengthening mobility, bone density, flexibility, muscular strength, to name a few - which also link into knowing how to correctly engage and release the pelvic floor.

Lora Favell, a certified Mat Pilates, Pelvic Floor & Pilates, and Pilates for the Menopause Instructor. Committed to guiding women in rewiring and relearning how to effectively relax and strengthen their Pelvic Floor. She's dedicated to helping manage the physical and psychological changes associated with menopause.

Recognising that every body is unique, and every woman's Pelvic Floor and Menopause journey is different, Lora's bespoke programs incorporate adaptable exercises. These exercises focus on improving balance and coordination, tuning into breath work and mindfulness, and strengthening joint mobility and pelvic floor function.

Lora's Menopause & Pelvic Floor Health Pilates sessions are crafted to provide a safe and supportive environment for women to practice a mindful approach to movement, navigate menopause, and understand their Pelvic Floor function.

Ready to discover what you can do to support your mind & body? Get in touch with Lora today and start your journey!”

any questions, let us know: info@cardiffpilatesstudio.co.uk

YOGA WORKSHOP WITH DIANA BROOK

Saturday, April 22nd 10am

We are excited to invite Diana Brook (https://dianabrook.com/my-story) to offer you this workshop

The aim of this 3hr yoga workshop is to bring a deeper understanding of how to harness The 5 Element Theory Philosophy from Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Diana will guide your practice to explore the Yin Yang qualities of the Wood Element to sync with the Spring Season.

This workshop is open to all levels.

£30

Yogalates CPD Level 1 and Level 2 - For Yoga Teachers

Yoga teachers!! If you are keen to evolve and stir up your teaching, you cannot miss out on these trainings. This programme is designed to give you a platform to, not only deepen your knowledge and enrich your teaching, but also to make you fall in love with the movement practices all over again!

Your world will open up as we show you how to develop your teaching skills furthering workshops, retreats, online videos, even training of your own, and much more! Know what your students really want, most of all: A teacher who is vibrant, knows more about the body than most, moves it in a specific way that people resonate with more, and who can share all of this in an exciting, creative way.

So if that doesn't excite you, we're sure what follows will. 

Level 1 CPD includes:​

  • Origins & principles of Pilates (mat) 

  • Importance of core conditioning through method of Pilates. 

  • Integration & counter movement with yoga postures.

  • In depth reviews of the classical exercises & practical application of the theory.

  • Find your voice and build your classes. Smart sequencing, blending Yoga with Pilates.

  • Fundamental anatomy of ‘core’ & breath 

Level 2 CPD includes:

  • Building on level 1. 

  • Ways to keep you engaged, curious and playful: other practices supporting awareness through movement.

  • In depth reviews of adaptations & variations of the classical exercises & practical application of the theory.

  • Props & small equipment

  • Hands on - how to effectively assist. 

  • Posture & breathing myths discussed & questioned.

These continued professional development programmes were created by Becky Szwandt - the founder of Stretchy Suzie's & Justyna Wyszynska - the owner of Cardiff Pilates Studio

Becky is certified with Yoga Alliance Teachers E-RYT 200 and Justyna with Pilates Foundation. Becky & Justyna have travelled, taught & trained over the last 13 years and are continuously improving, investing in training themselves to make sure they are bringing you the most innovative and up to date programmes. They have explored their passion and expanded their knowledge in various areas of the movement. Together, they bring their guidance and expertise to coach you on your path to personal transformation.

For more information: https://www.stretchy-suzies.com/event-details-registration/yogalates-cpd-level-1-for-yoga-teachers-2023-05-06-07-30

BACK TO THE BODY

Saturday 10th of September, 2pm - 4pm, £30

This is a two hour workshop where we'll explore going slower but stronger. We'll start with a dynamic warm up flow before getting into a slower Hatha style: longer holds, and some playing with balance. The last 45 minutes will be dedicated to a long Yin practice.

Please expect practising with props, no expectations and options for hands on adjustments.