Merton- Cooking on a Budget
Do you love cooking and want to learn how to prepare simple, tasty meals? This course is perfect for beginners! You'll learn valuable skills like using a knife, measuring ingredients, and using kitchen equipment. This is the starter course, designed to give you basic cookery skills. All the meals you cook are designed to be easily replicated at home, so you can enjoy your new skills every day.
Balanced Movement For Over 55s
Do you want to reconnect with your body and improve your wellbeing? This gentle movement course is designed for those over 55 who want to explore a balanced approach to exercise. You'll discover how to release tension, improve flexibility, and build strength in a supportive and mindful environment. This course is perfect for beginners or those looking for a low-impact way to stay active and feel good.
Ballet
Want to rediscover the joy of movement and improve your well-being? This Ballet class is perfect for beginners and intermediate dancers. You'll focus on basic ballet steps, proper body placement, and strengthening and stretching your muscles. This course will help you improve your flexibility, strength, and balance, all while having fun.
Ballroom - Beginners
Always wanted to glide across the dance floor? It takes time to dance like Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, but this course is the perfect first step! You'll learn the basics of ballroom dancing in a fun and supportive environment. This course is for anyone with enthusiasm and a reasonable fitness level, whether you're a couple or an individual. Get ready to learn new skills, meet new people, and discover the joy of ballroom dancing!
Ballroom - Beginners and Improvers
Do you have the desire and enthusiasm to learn more advanced ballroom dancing combinations? This course is designed for you! You'll build on your existing knowledge and confidence in Waltz, Fox-trot, Tango, Cha-Cha, Rumba, and Jive. This course will help you take your ballroom skills to the next level, whether you're a confident beginner or an improver.
Chair Yoga
This course covers:
-A range of chair-based yoga postures designed to support strength, mobility, and balance, all adapted for the specific needs of learners seeking gentle movement.
-Relaxation and breathing techniques inspired by yoga traditions, helping to calm the mind, improve focus, and support emotional wellbeing.
-Safe use of props and variations to ensure every movement is accessible, comfortable, and effective for different abilities.
-A gentle pace of teaching, allowing time to explore each posture, understand its actions, and build confidence week by...
Gentle Yoga
Hatha yoga with a gentle mellow twist, offers postures that seek to soothe, stretch and lengthen tight muscles. The session aims to bring a gentle close to the working week, offering space to unwind, love and honour your body ready for the weekend to come. The restful practise encourages students to hold postures for longer while their body is being supported by props, such as bolsters, blankets and blocks. Promoting deep relaxation, highlighting the meditative aspect of yoga, the union of body and mind.
Group healing and meditation with Reiki
This Reiki healing group session is a sacred space for relaxation, self-connection, and energetic renewal. The session is combined with a short spiritual discussion on how to practise Reiki on yourself and how to support your own self-healing journey. It offers a nurturing introduction to Reiki, allowing participants to experience the subtle flow of universal life force energy and deepen their awareness of mind, body, and spirit.
Merton - Gentle exercise
Looking for a calm and supportive way to improve your physical wellbeing? This gentle exercise course is designed for you. You'll improve your mobility, flexibility, and overall fitness through low-impact routines. It's perfect for anyone seeking a relaxed and encouraging exercise environment. Join us to feel better, move easier, and boost your confidence!
Pilates Foundations (for beginners)
Are you looking to improve your posture and movement? Pilates is a mindful and intelligent exercise approach that can help you understand your body better. You will learn how to understand your body's posture, balance, capabilities, limitations and normal movement strategies. This course is perfect for beginners who want to improve their alignment and movement control.
Pilates Progression (for Intermediate)
Looking to take your Pilates practice to the next level? This course is designed for those with some experience who want to deepen their understanding and improve their technique. You'll learn how to work your muscles more effectively, improving joint mobility and mastering correct breathing techniques. This course is perfect for anyone wanting to tone and strengthen their body while enjoying a gentle, continuous form of exercise.
Reiki Meditation With Crystals For Healing and Wellbeing
This is a Reiki group meditation and healing session enhanced with the gentle energy of crystals. The session is combined with a mindful discussion on how to use crystals to support healing, amplify intention, and channel Reiki energy. It offers a sacred space to experience the harmony between Reiki and crystal energy, supporting balance, inner awareness, and holistic wellbeing.
Tai Chi
Are you looking for a way to reduce stress and increase your energy? This Tai Chi course will help you understand the Yin/Yang concept and learn long sequences from the Yang style. You'll progress to completing the three parts of the long form, leaving you feeling calm, alert, and energised. This course is perfect for anyone wanting to improve their well-being through gentle movement and mindful practice.
Please Note: For those new to Tai Chi, our 10 week instances are a perfect introduction to the 8 poses. For those with some experience, our 16 week instance progresses to cover 24...
Tai Chi/Qi Gong
Feeling stressed and looking for a way to unwind? This Tai Chi/Qi Gong course will introduce you to the gentle, flowing movements of Qi Gong, guided by the principles of Tai Chi. You'll gain an understanding of the 18 movements, leaving you feeling calmer, more alert, and with increased energy. This course is perfect for anyone seeking a mindful way to improve their well-being and reduce stress.
Tap Dance - Improvers
Want to take your tap skills to the next level? This course is perfect for you! Building on the basics, you'll expand your repertoire of steps and start working on more complex dances. If you've completed a beginners tap class or have some experience, this is your chance to develop your skills and confidence on the dance floor.
Yoga
Looking to enhance your flexibility, coordination, and strength? This Yoga course will guide you through basic steps leading to classical yoga postures. You'll improve your breathing through breath awareness and learn relaxation techniques to promote inner harmony. This course is perfect for anyone seeking a gentle yet effective way to improve their physical and mental well-being.
Yoga for over 55s
Are you looking to improve your physical and mental well-being? Yoga offers numerous benefits, including increased confidence and strength. Join our welcoming and relaxing community in Richmond. This course will help you build confidence and resilience while maintaining good posture, balance, flexibility, and strength through yoga.
