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Yoga and Pilates Weekend - Kent
October 2009: Friday 9th - Sunday 11th
Join Tracey Bindloss and Catherine Annis for a magical Autumn weekend in deepest Kent, exploring the subtleties of yoga and Pilates for a whole weekend. With great food, good company,and beautiful surroundings, we can truly relax and peel away the layers to reveal the natural freedom of the body. On this very special weekend, Tracey Bindloss and I will be working together, providing a mix of Pilates and Yoga sessions, so you get the benefits of both discliplines - the technique and postural structure of Pilates, and the relaxation, awareness and quietness of yoga. Robert will be on hand to massage away aching muscles, turning this into truly a body and mind experience. Return home feeling longer, stronger, calmer, and more grounded.
Commonwork Farm
We will be spending this weekend at Commonwork Farm, set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, near to Sevenoaks. Bore Place House (our accommodation) is an old Tudor manor house with Jacobean and Victorian extensions. There is a large comfortable sitting room with an open fire for those chillier autumn and winter weekends. It is surrounded by an ancient walled garden with a beautiful lily pond, and the working organic dairy farm, pottery and brickworks that make up Commonwork Farm. This special and unspoiled environment makes for a very relaxed weekend with a great sense of freedom. There is wonderful walking amongst the thousands of acres of surrounding countryside. Suitable clothing and walking boots are advisable. Yoga and Pilates sessions take place in the listed 16th Century converted barn, an atmospheric space, being part of a group of historic barns within a courtyard, which have been renovated and converted to provide a comfortable and peaceful environment.
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Accommodation
Accommodation is shared in twin or double rooms in the old house. There is just one single room available. on a first come, first served basis. Book early to avoid disappointment!
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Price Sharing |
£299 per person sharing in a twin room. |
Price Single |
One single room is available for a £70 supplement. |
Included |
All food, yoga and Pilates classes, and accommodation. |
Food
We will be catered for by Hayley North, of the Holistic Kitchen. Hayley cooks deliciously tasty, organic vegetarian meals. Main meals will be eaten together in the dining room of the manor house. Breakfast is a "help yourself" affair with lovely ingredients to make the type of breakfast you prefer. These will include tea, coffee, herb teas, cereals, muesli, porridge oats, yoghurt, fruit juice, a variety of fruits, eggs and bread.
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Sample Programme |
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Friday |
Sunday |
4.30pm |
Arrival |
8-9am |
Pilates |
| 5.00pm |
Welcome meeting |
8.30-9.30am |
Breakfast |
6-7.30pm |
Pilates |
10-12 noon |
Yoga |
| 8pm |
Dinner |
1pm |
Lunch |
9.30-10.30pm |
Evening yoga and meditation |
3.30pm |
Departures
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Saturday |
8 - 9am |
Pilates |
| 8.30-9.30am |
Breakfast |
10-12 noon |
Yoga |
1pm |
Lunch |
2-5pm |
Free time to explore, walk, chill out or for a massage |
5.30-7.30pm |
Pilates |
| 8pm |
Dinner |
9.30-10.30pm |
Evening yoga and meditation |
There will be morning and evening classes
in both Pilates and Yoga, and all classes are suitable for all levels. This is a busy programme, but please don't feel that you are expected to come to every session - this is your weekend, and your time to relax, so take your time, sink into the work, or simply walk, read, and chill out by the cosy fires.
We want you to enjoy yourselves!
Pilates
Pilates is a form of body conditioning which accentuates muscular harmony and flexibility and strengthens the body, teaching awareness of breath and spinal alignment. It also seeks to redress postural issues. It is an ideal form of exercise for those who suffer from back complaints. It is also applicable for post natal, post rehabilitation and chronic pain relief.
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Tracey Bindloss
A dynamic and energetic trainer, originally from a dance and ballet background, Tracey’s passion for physical movement naturally led her toward a functional way of training, looking at posture, muscular imbalances and corrective exercise. With over 6 years experience, Tracey has studied the teachings of ‘The Kinetic chain’ as well as Joseph Pilates ‘Contrology’. She also holds a Premiere Diploma in Personal training and is a qualified sports massage therapist. She has more recently worked alongside atheletes at Triathalon events as an injury therapist. Combining the principles of Pilates, Core work and flexibility Tracey works to build strength and stability from the inside out, using a mixture of disciplines. |
Massage
Robert will also be on hand to provide his intuitive and healing massage - if you'd like a treatment, please book ahead to ensure your preferred time.
To book ...
To reserve your space, please send a cheque for £100 to Catherine Annis, C/o Triyoga, 6 Erskine Road, Primrose Hill London NW3 3AJ.
What to bring
Yoga mat, a yoga belt, a cushion, block, or blanket for sitting, and a throw or blanket for meditation and yoga nidra. Please let me know if you have problem in bringing/finding any of theseand I will help you source them. Also bring walking shoes, wellies if you have them, a waterproof jacket, a good book and whatever else you think you might need.
Getting there ...
Travel by train from Charing Cross or London Bridge (average journey time of 35 minutes to Sevenoaks, with a taxi ride* to Commonwork Farm). Driving from London can take up to two hours on Fridays, so please allow plenty of time. If you are driving, click here for directions.
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