News

Saturday 18th February

10.30am-12noon

This is a 1.5hour workshop which will focus each month on a different aspect of the Nia technique

Experienced Nia dancers and those new to it can experience and dance together.

Just come and dance!

Free your body, relax your mind and feel the uplifting sense of wellbeing that results!!

Pilates classes at Murrayfield Parish Church

Booking for January is now open

Classes will run on Monday evenings from 9th January for 10 weeks except 23rd January

Class schedule as follows:-

4.45pm-5.30 Wise Moves- a slower class for the wiser mover

5.30-6.30- Intermediate 2- a faster class for those with experience wishing to increase strength and endurance

6.30-7.30- Intermediate 1- a class for those moving on from 1or more terms at beginner level.

7.30-8.30pm- complete beginners.

Classes cost £75 for ten weeks except wise moves which is a shorter class £56.25

Please note term and conditions

Please be aware that once a place is booked no refunds are available

Courses are not suitable for pregnant women unless they have been practicing Pilates prior to their pregnancy

By signing up for a course participants are delaring that they have no medical condition that might prevent them from participating in an excercise class. That is they do not suffer from any of the folowing:- Spinal disc herniations, spondylosis, spondylolysthesis, spondylosis,  high blood pressure, or osteoporosis.  If you are in doubt please email or call me.

lgrahame@macace.net 07803402492

If classes have to be cancelled due to staff illness a class will be added at the end.

If classes have to be cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control such as venue closure or weather conditions unfortunatley we are unable to reshcedule or refund.

You can book by emailing me and sending your payment to me at :- 5 Millerhill, Dalkeith, Midlothian EH221RZ or paying by paypal at the bottom of the workshop page.

Great News!!

I am once again going to be based in East Lothian, my spiritual home!!

Look out for change on contact details coming soon!!

Nia News

 Saturday 15th October 2011

This morning I gave a Nia dance workshop at the Artthritis Care meeting at Stirling Management Centre.

We had a great time and there was lots of love in the room so I want to thank all the lovely participants who made this special!

Please get in touch for further info or to book your place

info@sanas-ancientwisdom.co.uk

NIA CLASSES

In  December last year about 6months after my right total hip replacement, I attended the White Belt Nia technique intensive training.  It was a brilliant experience and I am looking forward to bring Nia technique to everyone out there!

What is Nia?

Nia is a sensory based movement lifestyle that leads to health, wellness  and fitness

It empowers people of all shapes and sizes by connecting the body, mind, emotions and spirit

Classes are taken barefoot to soul-stirring music in over 45 countries

Every experience can be adapted to individual needs and abilities

I am very much looking forward to sharing the joy of movement with others through Nia and providing a space for others to find real relaxation of body mind and spirit that it brings.

Step into your own joyfull journey with Nia and positively shape the way you feel  look think and live!

 For classes and workshops please see relevant page

 HOORAY I HAVE JUST INSTALLED PAYPAL!!! myself!!Y

You can now book and pay on-line for a workshop or block of classes.  Go to bottom of workshop page for the paypal button

See workshop page for more info or email info@sanas-ancientwisdom.com

 POSTURE, BREATHING, STRETCHING, MASSAGE AND  PILATES BASED EXERCISE

With pilates 1-2-1 being popular,  I am now offering a package tailored to the individual, giving postural feedback, breathing, exercise, massage and relaxation.

The exercise will be based on pilates because I believe it is the best and most useful to allow everyone to look and feel the best they can.

Tailoring it to the individual means that the person has the time and a real chance to understand their own body and the patterns of use that give them aches and pains and lower their energy.  With time and learning energy increases and you can look and feel good.

The massage,  as always, will be focused on areas of tension.  The techniques used are the revitalising acupressure or relaxing aromatherapy, along with myofascial release.
This coupled with the increased awareness of pilates exercise only adds to its benefits.

A relaxation session completes the package.

The whole package will last around 2.5 hours.

An introductory offer allows you to take advantage of this for  only £50 per session

Developments  from  this will include  a relaxation and exercise CD.

A regular class will hopefully be possible for  people who want to continue having regular sessions of pilates based exercise, breathing and relaxation

Please tell others you meet or network with about this and other sanas-ancientwisdom services.

Please email info@sanas-ancientwisdom.co.uk or call 01506 880 235 for an appointment.

1-2-1 or 1-2-2 PILATES BASED EXERCISE AND STRETCHING

• They would suit people who want to become more aware of their posture and how to achieve the best use and posture possible.
• They will learn how use of the body and posture are linked.
• They will learn stretches specific to their body before exercises.
• They will learn how use and posture affect the whole-being on a physical,mental and emotional level.
• They will learn how the body is connected on a physical,  mental and emotional level.
• The slow controlled exercises pay attention to detail and focus on position to balancemuscle groups
• We focus on learning to only use the effort necessary in a movement combined with relaxation and breathing
• Last but not least the sessions move in a client lead direction so each may have a different focus

New venues

Theosophical Society
Edinburgh

We are currently looking for a lovely peaceful space for group classes
If you know of anywhere please let us know

For classes and workshops we can come to your venue

NEWS 2009

NEW VENUES AND NEW SESSIONS

New venue in Edinburgh
Yes back in Edinburgh by popular demand!!!

I will be available for any of the new sessions plus all the regular massage sessions on one Monday and One
Saturday per month initially at the Theosophical Society 24 Great King Street, Edinburgh.
If there is a demand classes in pilates, posture exercise and relaxation may also be available in Edinburgh.
please call or email for bookings or more info

New sessions

With pilates 121 being popular, I am now offering a package tailored to the individual, giving postural feedback, breathing, exercise, massage and relaxation.
The exercise will be based on pilates because I believe it is the best and most useful to allow everyone to look and feel the best they can.

Tailoring it to the individual means that the person has the time and a real chance to understand their own body
and the patterns of use that give them aches and pains and lower their energy. With time and learning energy
increases and you can look and feel good.

The massage, as always, will be focused on areas of tension. The techniques used are the revitalising
acupressure or relaxing aromatherapy, along with myofascial release.

This coupled with the increased awareness of pilates exercise only adds to its benefits.

A relaxation session completes the package.

• The whole package will last around 2.5 hours.
   
• An introductory offer allows you to take advantage of this for only £50 per session
   
• Developments from this will include a relaxation and exercise CD.

A regular class will hopefully be possible for people who want to continue having regular sessions of pilates based exercise, breathing and relaxation
Please tell others you meet or network with about this and other sanas-ancientwisdom services.
Please call for an appointment


INTRODUCING METAMORPHIC TECHNIQUE

I have just completed my first weekend workshop in this fascinating subject and powerful yet gentle technique.
My own journey of self-development and healing lead me to begin studying.

I first read about it in Debbie Shapiro’s book Healing Mind, Healing Body.

Unlike any other holistic work on body mind or spirit that I have experience in, it is not done with intent, claim
or expectation. It does not work on the principle of cause and effect. It simply allows the client’s own life force energy to bring about transformation of long held patterns that may be holding them back form their true potential and greatest good.

The theory is that traumas that take place from even before conception are held within the memory of
every cell in the body. These can cause blockages to achieving the best you can be.

The very gentle movements follow the spinal reflex areas on the feet hands and head.
This area is thought to correspond to the time line from preconception to birth.

As this is done you may become aware of energy moving in your body perhaps as tingling or heat. You
may feel nothing and that is ok.

Some people report noticing flu like symptoms, tearfulness, tiredness, and or a change in their reaction
to a circumstance or a change in eating patterns. These are most likely after a few sessions.

The number of sessions a person has is entirely up to
the individual.

• Each sessions last about an hour. This includes 20 minutes on each foot, 5-10 on each hand and
  finishes on the head.
   
• It can be done anywhere but is most comfortable on a couch.

The practitioner is not trying to cause or influence any outcome but is merely spending time performing the technique. Indeed the more detached the practitioner is the better his or her technique!
I am looking for volunteers to help me further my study.
I need to do 50 sessions!!!

Give me a call or send an email

In Autumn of this year I am hoping to be qualified to offer Workstation assessments.

Watch this space!!

All other services carry on as usual with acupressure, aromatherapy massage, indian head massage, hot stone massage, reiki, colour sessions, pilates 121 and relaxation always available.

For Workshops in pilates, colour, relaxation, or holistic health, see the web site or call me for forthcoming dates.

Don’t forget any of the workshops or massage sessions can be organised for your own group. You can organise a pamper party for your hen night for example

Let us know what you want

Who is interested in what

If you are interested in any of the following:-

• pilates workshops
  
• pilates classes
  
• pilates 121
  
• postural assessment and pilates based exercise
  
• relaxation workshops
  
• colour workshops
  
• holistic health workshops
  
• massage
  
• corporate services
  
• metamorphic technique