BALANCE teachers
Kerry Michelle Clarke MEng,Yog Dip, LCH Dip Creator of BALANCE
BALANCE is an integrated programme of Hatha (Relaxing), Dynamic (Physical) and Relaxation with themed sessions based on Patanjali philosophy.
I joined the military at the tender age of 16, left as a British Army Captain and retrained to work as a Primary school teacher, whilst teaching fitness classes throughout the county. I found Yoga 12 years ago and as a rugby player who loved running and all cardiovascular exercise it was an extreme challenge to touch my toes. Having trained with Inner Healing based in Northamptonshire and with extensive research and experience of a wealth of teachers, I love teaching Yoga and am passionate about holistic health; starting with body and mind... I am specifically interested in the philosophy of Yoga and exploring the benefits of the asanas.
In my class you will be relaxed, challenged and gain an enhanced body awareness and overall enhanced fitness, whilst exercising the mind with contemplation of Patanjali philosophy and complete relaxation.
Creating BALANCE has been fun, challenging and a wonderful experience. It is fantastic to share my passion of life and to enable our lovely members to enjoy Yoga in a lovely Yogic environment.
Lynn - Hatha Yoga
I began teaching Yoga in 2005. My speciality is Hatha Yoga and relaxation. I truly believe that you will find an aspecy of Yoga that will benefit you. This wonderful therapy is for your whole body and everybody. My lessons each have a different theme running throughout. I calmly and gently describe and guide you through a flowing form of Yoga working with your breath, through posture work, breathing exercises and relaxation.
I have been practicing Yoga for over 24 years. I reached for Yoga after a fall off a ladder at work - (I was a window dresser at the time). I turned to Yoga initially to help strengthen my back and improve my flexibility. I soon discovered the art of Yoga was more than just exercises - and so my journey began.
The many aspects of Yoga have helped me through the various stages of my life - store manager, staff/manager trainer, conference presenter, prgnancy, child birth, motherhood and my children's G.C.S.E's. life's full circle.
As my family grew up and my values changed, I wanted to share my belief and understanding of Yoga with others. I trained with The Inner Healing School of Yoga and each year I continue to study, learn and develop myself in associated therapies and styles of Yoga, including a Childrens Yoga course with Calm for Kids. I work with all ages and levels of ability.
The Sunday class I teach at BALANCE is a chill-out relaxation class, designed for your whole body and everybody - from complete beginner to advanced Yogi. Each class has a theme, seasonal influences and is a fun light hearted class.
The Children's class that I teach at BALANCE is for children 4-9 years old.The aim of the class is to introduce children to Yoga in a fun and inspiring way...classes include music, art, story telling and creative Yoga games. Benefits of the childrens class can be seen on the Childrens Yoga page.
Ann Crowder - Well-being Coach
“Who am I “well-being sessions are provided in a series as well as one off sessions. These have been running since BALANCE began with wonderful testimonials from participants.
With twenty years experience in the public sector seven years ago I trained as a Life and Executive Coach. Alongside my one to one coaching sessions I also have a passion for working with groups and love to run workshops under the heading “Who am I?”.
My style is flexible as it is fitted around whatever is needed for the individual and the group –I believe in everyone I coach and use many approaches, styles and tools to help people get to where they want to be. Everyone has great strengths, sometimes these are forgotten and sometimes they need fine tuning, I love to see the moment when this is recognised and off they go!
We work hard in the sessions to nurture the right atmosphere so you can get the best out of your life. You will feel challenged but also supported by the group. In the workshops we use the links between body, mind and soul and create a safe place to find out who you are now and who you want to be in the future.
The first step can be the hardest but we break it down to small steps that create real and sustained change. You will learn about you, what you want, how to get it and how to keep it!
Debbie Luck - Pilates Teacher
It was the early 90's after two children when I became a "fitness freak". Attending many classes I soon realised I'd rather be teaching than participating. I passed my RSA in aerobics and quickly began exhausting myself "going for the burn" teaching aerobics, aqua and circuit training. For 10 years of leg warmers and leotards and purely out of needing a change, I attended a Pilates class. After years of punishing my body I'd found a new challenging workout...I was hooked. I couldn't wait to learn more and to teach others the great benefits of this strong exercise and rejoice in the fact our goals can be achieved without over stressing with 'high impact' and gruelling workouts, I had a new a new direction and loved it.
In my class you will feel energised, strong, flexible, very body aware and gain a sense of achievement whatever your ability or fitness level. You will soon see and feel the benefits of this wonderful workout and become as hooked as I am!
Vivienne Titmuss
Sun Power Yoga / Sports & Remedial Massage Therapist
I first experienced yoga 11 years ago and the impact of that class remains with me today. Shortly after, I decided that my career ladder was against the wrong wall and I resigned from the advertising industry after 10 long years! An inner instinct directed me to massage and after completing courses in Therapeutic and then Sports and Remedial Massage, I established a varied client base working in clinics in London for 5 years before returning to Northamptonshire. Whilst working with people on a musculoskeletal level I became increasingly aware of the connection between emotional and physical well-being. This along with personal experience of how the mind and body are intrinsically linked, primarily gained through my yoga journey, led me to train with Sun Power Yoga so that I could teach and share the oldest personal development system with others.
In addition to group adult classes, I teach 1-2-1 sessions and children’s yoga. I can also provide advice on musculoskeletal issues and Sports & Remedial Massage treatments to complement yoga practice.
Sun Power Yoga has evolved from Sivananda (Hatha) and dynamic vinyasa (flowing) yoga whilst remaining respectful to the ancient philosophy of yoga.
During a Sun Power Yoga class you will work with the breath to help focus the mind whilst working with good body alignment to develop a more flexible, strong and balanced mind and body.
AMELIA FAYE
Dynamic Yoga & Reflexologist
While my personal journey with Yoga began 10 years ago, I tried to become a Yoga Teacher with the Chi YOga School and began teaching in January 2008. My style of Yoga is Dynamic and influenced by Ashtanga, which really reflects my Yoga experience and practice in both Hatha and Ashtanga. My class is to suit all levels and abilities. As a yoga Teacher it is important to me that you feel confident about your yoga practice so that you can enjpy all the benefits physically and mentally.
Yoga continues to inspire me to learn more, enjoy more and practice more as it is a life long journey for me both as a student and a teacher.
I also have the pleasure of teaching kids yoga with Yoga Bugs, the ages range from2-7 yrs and 8-12yrs
VICKY
Neuro Linguistic Programming and Hypnotherapy
Vicky has been working as a well-being therapist since 2003. She is skilled in Hypnotherapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Time Line Therapy, as well as being qualified as a HypnoBirthing and a HypnoFertility Practitioner.
Each therapy enables Vicky’s clients to achieve excellence in their chosen area by working with their subconscious minds in a safe and enjoyable way. These therapies ensure long lasting changes and improvements are realised in the shortest amount of time.
The appropriate therapy or combination of therapies will be agreed after an initial 10 minute telephone consultation or you can ring and request your preferred therapy.
Treatments include:
- HypnoFertility - providing support for both natural conception and Artificial Reproductive Technologies (ART)
- HypnoBirthing - available to couples on an individual basis
- Weight Management - to control and overcome inappropriate eating and drinking habits
- Stress Management - covering Phobias through to Tensive Energy issues such as Trichotillomania, Nail Biting and Bruxism
- Performance Improvement - for business, education, life and sport
Because we are dealing with the power of the mind the potential for change and improvement is limitless. Call me to discuss any requirements you might have.
Your investment in good health
£70 per session. Initial Session 1 hour and 30 mins, thereafter 1 hour
Please contact Vicky if you would like to book a Friday appointment at BALANCE or for further information:
Mobile: 07786160863
Email: vicstero@hotmail.com