The Wellington Centre

WORKSHOPS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

We are delighted to have initiated an exciting programme of upcoming workshops.  Be sure to check this page regularly for news of courses, workshops, talks and any other special events we will be hosting.  For a comprehensive timetable of all our classes and workshops, click here. If you have any ideas for workshops that you would enjoy seeing on our ‘menu’, please let us know:  we value your feedback and will work to create an exciting, inspiring, informative programme of events.

Here’s what we’ve got coming up.

NB  To access the Yoga Studio for a class/workshop before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. (or on Sunday), please press 8 on the buzzer


Beginners/General Yoga Course with Lisa Powell
Starts:  Wednesday 15th February 2012 from 10.30 a.m. to midday
Prices:  £42 for the six-week course/drop-in if spaces are available £9

A 1.5 hour general yoga class for all levels, with Yoga postures, breathing and relaxation. This is a course of classes with one of our most popular teachers, by popular demand for those who cannot get to our evening classes.

• Learn to relax and unwind
• Tone and stretch the body
• Ease aches and pains
• Increase energy

Please pay Lisa direct for this, and you need to reserve your place in advance for this course, so please call her on 07733-395065 or 01424-445653 (deposit payable to secure your place).  This course is repeated every six weeks.  In addition, if spaces are available, you may 'drop in' to this class;  the price is £9 for the 90-minute class.  For more information about Lisa and her classes and workshops, see her own website: www.lisapowell.co.uk.


Rebirthing Workshop with Amoda Maa Jeevan
Date:  Sunday 19th February 2012
Time2 – 5 p.m.
Price: £25

Rebirthing – also known as Conscious Connected Breathing – is a simple, gentle but powerful technique that takes you on a journey to freedom and mastery of your life.  Conscious breathing brings to awareness unconsciously held beliefs that limit your full potential, allowing you to integrate and heal unresolved issues.  By increasing physical and spiritual energy, a new level of aliveness, joy, clarity, love and forgiveness become available to you. 

The workshop is lovingly held and you are supported in a safe setting.  Amoda Maa Jeevan is an author, spiritual teacher and a highly experienced breathworker;  you can read more info at www.awakenedbreath.com, or click here.  Bookings in advance only;  e-mail Amoda at , or call 01424-729901.

6-week General Yoga Course with Lisa Powell
Starts Monday 20th February 2012 from 6.00 – 7.00 p.m.
Prices: £36 for the six-week course
(£7 drop-in if space available); please pay Lisa direct for this.  Please book in advance to secure a place on 07733-395065 or 01424-445653.

General yoga class for all levels, with Yoga postures, breathing and relaxation. This six-week course is extremely popular and many students sign up time and again...

• Learn to relax and unwind
• Tone and stretch the body
• Ease aches and pains
• Increase energy

Lisa is a highly-trained Yoga teacher who will ensure that you receive close attention during the class in order to help with your postures, ensuring that those who have done Yoga for a long time are suitably challenged - while newcomers are introduced to this very popular form of exercise in a gentle, encouraging and non-competitive way.

We provide mats and blankets, although you can also buy your own high-quality yoga mat in our boutique.

You need to reserve your place in advance for this course, so please call her on 07733-395065 or 01424-445653 (deposit payable to secure your place). If you are signing up for this course for the first time, Lisa will explain about access to the building, as Reception is now closed in the evenings and there is a new system for entry.

You can also leave your name and contact details with Reception between 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (or leave a message on our answering machine) and we will arrange for Lisa to contact you direct.

6-week Pregnancy Yoga Course with Lisa Powell
Starts Monday 20th February 2012 from 7.15 – 8.30 p.m.
Prices: £54 for the six-week course
(no drop-ins); Please pay Lisa direct for this and book in advance to secure a place on 07733-395065 or 01424-445653.

Yoga can support and nourish you through the challenges of pregnancy and childbirth. This gentle, energising and nurturing class combines fluid movement, breath, sound and deep relaxation techniques specifically designed to help women enjoy and celebrate the journey to motherhood…

• Take time to deeply relax and connect with your baby
• Strengthen your body and prepare for birth
• Create space to feel more comfortable in your body and peaceful in your mind…

This course is repeated in 6-week blocks which are priced £54;  and places are limited so please book early. You can repeat this class throughout your pregnancy.

NB Suitable for 15 weeks onwards; you will need to fill in a health questionnaire before the start of the first class in the series. Mats, blankets and bolsters supplied.

You will need to pay Lisa direct for this class; please call her on 07733-395065 or 01424-445653 (deposit payable to secure your place). If you are signing up for this course for the first time, Lisa will explain about access to the building, as Reception is now closed in the evenings and there is a new system for entry. You can also leave your name and contact details with The Wellington Centre Reception between 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (or leave a message on our answering machine) and we will arrange for Lisa to be in touch with you direct.


Mindful Vinyasa Flowing Yoga Workshop with Romana Balle
Date: Saturday 25th February 2012
Time: 2 – 5 p.m.
Price: £30
(including light refreshment and a voucher towards any treatment with Reza at The Wellington Centre)

During this workshop, Romana Balle will lead you through flowing Yoga sequences co-ordinated with breath to release tensions and blockages and to invigorate and strengthen the body. It will be followed by candlelit restorative Yoga and Meditation, leaving you relaxed and revitalised.

To book and for more information contact Romana on 07817-556390.


Sensual Belly Dancing with Naomi Lovett
Starts Thursday 1st March 2012, 8 – 9 p.m.
Price:  £60 for the six-week course (please pay Naomi directly for this; call her on 07794325234 or e-mail

This six-week course works on self-confidence and stress relief to help change your whole outlook on life.

Your body will become more flexible and graceful, and the course will benefit all body types...

The class starts with a small safe warm-up
You will then learn a step-by-step breakdown of the movements
Discover how to move with sensual grace
Learn muscle isolation (great for the abs!)
The class ends with a short cool-down

The course is backed up with handouts. You will need to wear yoga pants or leggings and a large scarf to tie at the waist.  For more about Naomi, click here.


Qigong and Taoist Meditation Course with Catherine Burnett
Starts: Wednesday 7th March 7 – 8 p.m.
Price: £39 for six weeks

During this course, led by very popular teacher Catherine Burnett, you will be practising the wonderful Nine Forms of Pre- Heaven Qigong and learning the foundations of ancient Taoist Meditation, including harmonising and developing the 'Three Treasures' of Essence, Energy and Spirit.

You will also enjoy a greater awareness of chi by working more energetically with Shibashi set 1, learning to open the joints to improve chi flow, the ripple effect and connecting with acupoints, such as the inner and outer gate. New beginners welcome.

Book early to avoid disappointment on 01424-815128.