2023 Yoga & Pilates Classes Schedule for Autumn 2023
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Pre-booking essential for Yoga in Haddington on Tuesday 6:30pm and Pilates in Haddington on Mondays 7pm. Availability in all other classes.
Mondays
Classes commence October 23rd, last class Dec 11th. 8 week block costing £68. £10 drop-in if spaces are available. Resumes Jan 8th 2024.
Jan / Feb = 5 week block, £42.50 for block or £10 drop-in. Jan 8th to Feb 6th inclusive.
Feb / March = 6 week block, Feb 20th to March 27th inclusive.
7pm-8pm - PILATES - Upper Hall, The Bridge Centre, Haddington. class is full for this block, spaces may be available in January, please ask.
8:15pm-9:15pm - HATHA YOGA - Upper Hall, The Bridge Centre, Haddington. SPACES
Tuesdays - Pilates
October 24th - the start of a new 8 week block = £68 or £10 drop-in. Last class is Dec 12th. Resumes Jan 9th 2024.
Jan / Feb = 5 week block, £45 for block or £10 drop-in. Jan 9th to Feb 7th inclusive.
Feb / March = 6 week block, Feb 21st to March 28th inclusive.
09:15-10:15 - INTERMEDIATE PILATES - West Barns Village Hall. SPACES
10:30-11:30 - BEGINNER PILATES - West Barns Village Hall. SPACES
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Tuesdays - Yoga
October 24th - the start of a new 8 week block. Last class is Dec 12th. Resumes Jan 9th 2024.
Jan / Feb = 5 week block, Jan 9th to Feb 7th inclusive.
Feb / March = 6 week block, Feb 21st to March 28th inclusive.
5pm-6pm - GENTLE HATHA YOGA - Upper Hall, The Bridge Centre, Haddington. SPACES. 5 week block = £37.50 / £10 drop-in.
6:30pm-7:30pm - HATHA YOGA - Upper Hall, The Bridge Centre, Haddington. 6:30-7:30pm - 5 week block = £37.50 / £10 drop-in (if spaces). class is full for this block, enquire about spaces for January
8pm-9:15pm - HATHA YOGA - Upper Hall, The Bridge Centre, Haddington. 8-9:15pm - 5 week block = £45 / £11 drop-in. SPACES
Thursdays
Thursdays - Pilates
October 26th - the start of a new 8 week block = £68 or £10 drop-in. Last class is Dec 14th. Resumes Jan 11th 2024.
Jan / Feb = 5 week block, Jan 11th to Feb 9th inclusive. £45 for block or £10 drop-in.
Feb / March = 6 week block, Feb 23rd to March 30th inclusive.
09:15-10:15 - INTERMEDIATE PILATES - West Barns Village Hall. SPACES
10:30-11:30 - BEGINNER PILATES - West Barns Village Hall. SPACES
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Thursdays - Yoga
12:30 - 1:45 -HATHA YOGA - Gullane Village Halll. Cost = £80 for 5 week block, £12 drop-in. The 8 week block starts on Oct 26th and ends Dec 14th. Resumes Jan 11th 2024.
Jan / Feb = 5 week block, Jan 11th to Feb 9th inclusive. £50 for block or £12 drop-in
Feb / March = 6 week block, Feb 23rd to March 30th inclusive.
Fridays
10:15-11:15 -HATHA YOGA - Chair Yoga + Type Class - West Barns Village Hall. Cost = £45 for 6 week pass, £10 drop-in. Classes resume Oct 27th, last class before Christmas is Dec 15th, classes resume Jan 12th 2024.
Where I teach
Gullane Village Hall, Village Hall Crescent, Gullane, EH31 2HA Gullane Village Hall
West Barns Village Hall - Edinburgh Road, West Barns, EH42 1UP Our Story — West Barns Village Hall
Upper Hall, The Bridge Centre, Haddington Homepage (bridgecentrehaddington.co.uk)
Chair yoga classes followed by coffee for the home owners of Craigleith View and Tantallon Court are on Tuesdays (12:15-1pm) and Fridays (12:15-1pm). If you live in one of these developments or have a friend or family member who does, please come and try a yoga class with your neighbours!
What and how do I teach Yoga & Pilates
Most of my Yoga classes are Hatha Yoga classes. Very breath led, functional movement, classic yoga poses but not always done in the most traditional ways. Lots of options.
Gentle Hatha Yoga - I will avoid weight bearing on knees and wrists in this class usually.
Chair Yoga + - in this class every attendee will have a chair as well as their own yoga mat and I teach yoga exercises showing both chair and other versions. Lots of choices and you don't have to lie on the floor if you don't want to.
Pilates classes are very fun and functional. There will be a variety of exercises that honour the Pillars of Pilates and the focus is on mindful movement with lots of interesting and fun progressions. The aim is to stretch tight muscles and strengthen weak ones.
All classes.
I don't have an online booking system. If a class has space, you can just turn up or message me on nicola_bourke@hotmail.com or 07766174462. If a class is marked as having a waiting list then please message me to go on this list.
If you miss a class in a block you are welcome to come to another class before the block ends, if there are spaces.
Covid - Do not come to class if you are feeling unwell or think you may be experiencing covid symptoms. Please byo Yoga or Pilates mat, blanket and any props you normally use.
Money - Cash, cheque (payable to Nicola Bourke), online and PayPal payments are all fine with me. Please enquire for details. Refunds are not possible, with regret.
Can I Mix and match classes? Yes you can, as long as there is space and usually it's only the Haddington classes that are full.
Karma spaces. There will be a maximum of one space in each class available, subject to space, free of charge, to someone whose budget does not allow, for any reason, for a weekly Yoga or Pilates class. Spaces are available, please contact me for further details.
I teach Hatha yoga classes where we move mindfully between a variety of yoga poses including kneeling, standing, lying, etc. My classes are very beginner friendly but with plenty of options given to those who may have been doing yoga for a while. All are welcome! You don't need to be female or be bendy to do yoga. To me, the important part of Yoga class is feeling safe, grounded and relaxed. Being or getting bendy is not the aim or the goal. Finding calm and letting the world stand still you around for an hour is. Yoga is genuinely for everyone, it's just a matter of finding the class and teacher that works for you.
Pilates classes are classic mat classes and are very mindful and breath led with a focus on functional movement and ease of movement.
The focus will always be on what you can do, never on what you can't do. It's not a competition with yourself or anyone else!
Terms are (usually) in 6 week blocks and drop-in is available in some classes. See each class / location for dates.
Private classes available in the comfort of your own home or workplace or in The Yoga Den in East Linton. From £45 for 60 minutes, please enquire about availability. Many options are available, including Yoga, Yoga Therapy and Pilates for wellbeing, strength and relaxation. Or even get a few friends together and share the cost of private tuition, many possibilities available so do ask!
Ones to ones work really well to give you some confidence before joining a group class or if you simply prefer not to join a group class.