We are the only centre in the UK to run Chopra Centre Ayurvedic yoga retreats and NEW for 2103 Yoga Tantric retreats
Ask yourself the following:
- Would you like to lower your blood pressure or reduce stress and anxiety using new revolutionary techniques?
- Are you looking for a unique and creative way to escape with a relaxing retreat?
- Did you know there is no wrong time to start looking after your body? If you are a top athlete or heading into your twilight years we welcome you
Whatever it is that you are looking for we can help you, with a wide range of services we offer
- Yoga classes covering a wide range or ages and abilities - We also offer Yoga Retreats!
- Pilates
- Ayurveda Massage, excellent for physical rejuvenation
- Vibration training
- Narl 157 - a revolutionary technique!
- Soundwave Therapy
- Back Revolution - relieves pain and releases pressure on discs and nerve roots
Please contact us today and book in for that long overdue attention your body desires
Yorkshire Centre For Wellbeing
The centre - recognised as one of the premier Pilates and yoga studio in Yorkshire is run by Anne-Marie and James Burford.
Anne-Marie is a highly qualified and experienced teacher (initally a secondary school teacher) and then subsequently training as a health education tutor, working in G.P practice with referred patients and later as an RSA YMCA exercise to music teacher Pilates and Yoga teacher. She has been named as one of the top Pilates instructors in the country by Harpers and Queen Magazine - Feb 2002.
Anne-Marie is comitted to developing physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well being and is a certified Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga teacher with the world renowned Chopra Centre for Well Being, California. The Chopra centre has been voted one of the top 5 spas in the world.
As well as teaching in the studio, Anne-Marie also runs yoga retreat days/weekends, Ayurvedic workshops and wellness training sessions in the community and workplace and at other retreat centres in Europe and Asia.
James has spent over 5 years of extensive travel and study in India. He was living and studying in the holy Indian city of Varanasi where he completed his 3 year post-graduate degree in Indian Philosophy and Comparative Religion.
James’s academic studies and spiritual practise has focused primarily on Yoga, Vedanta and Tantric traditions, including extensive personal retreat and immersion into the esoteric Tantric teachings of Kashmir Shaivism. He has lectured in Indian Philosophy in The UK, France and India
James is a qualified Sivananda yoga teacher, Ayurvedic Masseur (Indian Massage) and Reiki Master. James offers a unique style of Energy Tantra Yoga class as well as the more traditional Sivananda Hatha Yoga. He gives Ayurvedic massage and Reiki healing sessions.
Yoga
We run weekly yoga classes for all levels and monthly yoga retreats.
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Classes are recommended by medical specialists and are suitable for men and women of all ages and abilities. We currently have class members into their 80's, but we also train top athletes. Classes are especially beneficial for those with back and joint problems.
Each class is structured to meet individual needs with numbers around 8-12 per class (but can be less) which gives each individual the extra attention needed for a safe and effective workout.
Yoga Retreat dates for 2013
Together Anne-Marie and James run regular Ayurveda Yoga and Tantra Yoga retreats from their Centre in Harrogate and in other centres world wide. These retreats are the perfect opportunity for people to escape from the stressful hustle and bustle of normal life and retreat into a healing and nourishing environment where they can learn methods and techniques to improve their overall quality of life - www.harrogateyogaretreats.com
| 28-29 June | Ayurvedic / Yoga | £135 *(non res) | | 27 July -3 Aug | Summer Ayurvedic Yoga holiday | £575*(non res) | | 23-26 Aug | Ayurvedic / Yoga Bank Holiday Summer Retreat | £325 *(non res) | | 29 Sept – 1 Oct | Silver Island Greece please see www.silverislandyoga.com | | | 11 – 13 Oct | Ayurvedic / Yoga | £245 *(non res) | | 15 – 17 Nov | Yoga Tantra | £245 *(non res) | | 1 – 6 Dec | One World retreats Bali please see www.oneworld.com | |
*(non res): Shows the non residential cost of the retreat / residential
options are available please enquire.
Pilates
Pilates is based on the work of Joseph Pilates, est. 1880-1967. Born a sickly child suffering from a variety of ailments such as asthma, rickets and rheumatic fever, he was determined to overcome his physical weaknesses and so dedicated himself to becoming physically fit and strong. He devised a method of exercise that incorporated many aspects of fitness such as gymnastics, yoga, dance, self-defence and weight training. The resulting Pilates programme gave a perfect balance of strength and flexibility.
Click here to view our Pilates timetable
Ayurveda
Ayurveda (the science of life) is the 5,000 year old healing tradition of India. We offer Ayurvedic massage It is specifically designed to balance the doshas, help cure symptoms of disease and prevent future diseases manifesting. It is also excellent technique for physical rejuvenation and youthfulness and effectively relaxes the nervous system.
Reiki
Reiki is a hands on healing modality where the healer channels universal Ki or Chi energy; the life force of the Universe (known as Prana in India). It is a deep and powerful healing in which the energies reach into the subtle energy body, where all disease first manifests. It is an extremely healing, relaxing and nourishing experience and is used to treat disease, stress and create excellent health and mental balance. James is an initiated Reiki 3 Master.
Tarot Reading
Tarot is an ancient system of personal guidance based on Archetypes in the psyche. It is a great aid for those who are seeking guidance in their lives as it allows us to tap into our own inner guidance with greater ease. James offers an extremely thorough Tarot reading using 2 different decks simultaneously, including the original deck, Rider Waites. For anyone struggling with certain life situations or looking for general direction, Tarot is recommended.
Western Astrology Reading
Astrology is an ancient science providing insightful information about ourselves; knowledge which can have a profound effect in allowing us to master our own lives. This information is based on the positioning of the planets at the time of birth. James prepares a detailed chart and hand out, including all the major planet position explaining how these affect your life.
The Chopra centre who are world leaders in the field of mind/body medicine and they also offer Astrological readings which is part of the Ayurvedic tradition.
Vibration Training
Vibration training is a unique training device based on mechanical vibrations. The idea of vibration training originated in Russia where scientists looked at ways of helping older people stay in shape, regain strength and in particular help prevent osteoporosis. It was then developed further in the Russian space programme and successfully used to improve bone density and reinforce the muscles of the astronauts. As a result the Russian astronauts were able to set a record of 420 days in space. The American astronauts training on conventional fitness equipment were forced to give up after 120 days due to bone and muscle failure.
Narl 157
The Narl 517 is a revolutionary technique which combines the safe application of ultrasound to the body which releases noradrelanine ( i.e. NorAdrenalineReLease i.e. NARL). The result of this is to heat up and break down the subcutaneous fat cells. The liquidized fat is then discharged through the blood system and out of the body, providing exercise takes place within 70 minutes of starting the treatment. The radio waves also help tighten the skin by stimulating fibroblasts to produce more collagen.
To get best results you need a minimum of 12 x 10 minutes sessions (so it’s very quick).
The best results have taken place when combined with vibration training, as up to 9.2cm loss around the stomach has been achieved, with an average of 4.6 cm lost.
We are all aware that the safest and best way to lose weight and tone up is to eat sensibly and exercise and we are not in favour of any gimmicks, however the NARL relies on you exercising as well.
Soundwave Therapy
We have installed the latest revolutionary physioacoustic massage chair. Soundwave therapy focuses on the musculo-skeletal system, releasing stress and tension through deep body massage. It also works to lower high blood pressure and reduce both anxiety and pain whilst boosting the immune system. High sound energy has been used in medical science for several decades e.g ultrasound, but the use of low sound frequencies has only been recently recognised in western medical science. Patients feel the treatment as a sympathetic resonance within muscles and other tissues.
This has the effect of releasing stress and tension through deep body massage. This can be experienced with music through headphones and/or with a NLP programme to aid the relaxation experience
This is an FDA and BSI medically approved piece of equipment for a wide range of medical conditions. The following medical claims are allowed:
- improve blood circulation
- reduce pain
- relax muscles
Back Revolution
The back revolution is a flexed inversion unit designed to decompress and elongate the spine, this helps relieve pain by releasing pressure on the discs and nerve roots.
Testimonials
To read some of our success stories please visit the testimonials page on my website - click here
Service Categories
Ayurveda, Hatha Yoga, Pilates, Remedial Massage, Sports Massage, Yoga
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