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Miri Birch

Miri Birch
In Pilates, Yoga

Aerial Yoga Workshops

I have wanted to bring Aerial Yoga to the studio for a while now and I am delighted to finally be able to release a date of when the first workshops will be.  It’s been a long time coming as the research, training, ordering the swings and then finally the practicalities of attaching the swings into the dance studio have all been time consuming activities.

Aerial Yoga will give you a new found way to explore the capabilities of your body and mind in a weightless, free-hanging environment.  It has all the benefits you get from your Pilates and Yoga practice already, all rolled into one, with a greatly reduced stress on joints, bones and muscles.

Aerial Yoga will be in two hourly workshops starting from 6th January, 2019.  There are 13 spaces available.

Sunday, 6th Jan:  Introduction to Aerial Yoga.  1pm-3pm. £25

Sunday, 10th Feb:  Aerial Yoga for Stress.  1pm-3pm. £25

Sunday, 10th March:  Aerial Yoga Inversions.  1pm-3pm. £25

All workshops will be in The Dance Studio.  The Cut, Halesworth

Introduction to Aerial Yoga

This class will be suitable for beginners and will cover a basic variety of moves. It’s your chance to discover how moving in the swing feels, and try out yoga poses that you are probably more used to at ground level.

Aerial Yoga for Stress

This workshop will be a slow moving, deep breathing, stress reducing indulgence.  The swing is a perfect place to hang out and let all the stresses of the body and mind ebb away.  Expect gentle poses that make you smile and relax.

Aerial Yoga Inversions

This is what you’ve all been waiting for, a chance to explore your ground inversions in the safety and free hanging environment of the swing.  Don’t be fooled that the swing will do all the work, though.  You’ll need a good level of core strength an understanding of inversions for this workshop.  You must bring your focus and concentration that you know from your Pilates or Yoga practice to be able to achieve great things in this workshop.

Booking available through the website.

Email millie@milliedobiefitness.co.uk for further information.

Come and enjoy the weightless experience where you’ll be massaged by the swing into a lovely new, invigorating, relaxing and energising practice.

Miri Birch
In Pilates

PILATES CONSULTATION: FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN GET THE RESULTS THAT YOU WANT.

Many people have lots of questions when it comes to starting Pilates and sometimes have preconceived ideas about what it is and what it does.  Pilates is a safe and accessible practice that focuses on building strength, flexibility, improving posture and enhancing mental awareness.  It is suitable for all bodies of all ages.

A large equipment Studio is a very different environment to the familiar mat-based classes you may be accustomed to, so your enquiry will be followed up by an initial phone consultation in order to understand your needs, why you are considering joining the Studio, what you want to achieve from it and to determine if the studio and its classes are the right ‘fit’ for you.

After this consultation, and if you decide you want to move forward, a one-to-one, more in-depth consultation takes place in the studio*.  This will be an assessment of where you are currently and what your Pilates goals are. You will be introduced to the different pieces of studio equipment. Learn about the different types of classes on offer and how they differ.  This consultation allows us to build a bespoke private tuition programme or a bespoke programme of group classes that would best suit your needs and level at this point in time.

 

*Studio consultation is 1 hour and costs £10 which is discounted on joining the Studio

Miri Birch
In Fitness, Pilates

Rehab Sports Injury Pilates with Mogul Skier Leonie Gerken Schofield

Leonie Gerken Schofield is a medal-winning mogul skier winning the Europa Cup twice, once in 2013 and once in 2017 with many medal winning awards in between.

She started skiing at the age of five but her career has been troubled with many injuries including two knee operations, a dislocated shoulder and most recently (in April) she broke one of her vertebrae and has been going through rehabilitation to get back to the skiing squad ever since.

Leonie came to me after suffering the spinal fracture and had spent 3 months in a back brace.  With poor trunk stability, mild scoliosis as a result of the brace and a couple of months to get back up to speed, Pilates rehab work was the perfect choice.   

Unlike other forms of rehabilitation exercise, reformer Pilates doesn’t require rest days in between, you can see the benefits of the work you put in in just a few weeks. The more work you put in the more you get out of it. 

Leonie was a model client working hard in her sessions with me and doing all I required her to do outside the studio.

“No words can describe how great Millie is at her job! She is passionate and loves helping others!… Thanks to Millie I have gained so much in just a couple of weeks…I couldn’t be happy enough on discovering Pilates with Millie, it has been amazing and shown me all the positives from this injury! Thank you so much Millie!”

“Pilates is definitely the best physical fitness for any injury and and sport!”

Miri Birch
In Fitness, Pilates, Yoga

Sicily Active Holidays

August Sicily Holiday Offer

I am so excited to be able to share with you this fantastic opportunity coming up in August.  I have joined forces with Mike McKone and Marina Thomas of Sicily Active Holidays to bring you a week of not only relaxation, enjoyment of the the stunning views of Sicily that overlook the slopes of Mount Etna, yoga and mindfulness but Pilates with me as well.

This holiday will be from 25th August – 1st Septemeber

It’s only £1195 per person, and if you consider that that includes your fresh, local food & wine for the week, your luxury accommodation, daily Yoga, Pilates & Meditation, and on top of that use of the tennis courts and sauna, it’s really is a fantastic deal.

There is a maximum capacity of 16 people so it really will feel like a lovely, friendly, fun and relaxing get away.

Flights and transfers aren’t included, however, but we can arrange transfers for you upon request.

Massage and beauty treatments also available for that extra treat.

How many holidays can you go on and come back feeling nourished, toned, relaxed and fulfilled? All that expertly guided movement practice and exercise alongside the best Mediterranean food really is a treat for the body and soul.

Please email to reserve your place.

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