FREE CLASSES
FOR OUR NORTH KENSINGTON COMMUNITY
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH & FUNDED BY THE GRENFELL PROJECTS FUND
to provide additional support around the 7 year anniversary of the Grenfell tragedy
Classes are all FREE and will take place at
* THE TABERNACLE *
* THE TRIMENCO CENTRE *
* UNDR *
* NOURISH HUB *
* BAY 20 *
At some venues spaces are limited so please arrive early to avoid disappointment.
Spaces will be filled on a first come first served basis.
You can attend as many or as few sessions as you like - a whole course or just mix them up! It's up to you.
We hope you can attend and look forward to seeing you soon!
Sessions will be as follows:
* THE TABERNACLE *
34-35 Powis Square London W11 2AY
GONG BATH (Hana Winter)
FRIDAYS 7.30-8.30PM
Fri 7th 14th 21st 28th June & 5th July
Immerse yourself in the healing vibrations of sound.
A wonderful experience of relaxation and connecting with the self. The sound of the gong allows you to totally relax release unwanted emotions naturally taking you to a meditative state through its powerful & healing vibrations. The session will begin with a short gentle guided meditation and onto the Gong Sound Bath.
Bring a mat blanket & warm comfortable clothing a cushion if you like and get ready to feel beautifully relaxed.
ALKALINE LIFESTYLE WORKSHOP (Ekong)
MONDAY 24th JUNE 3-6PM
EKONG the founder of EAT TO LIVE NOT TO DIE.com will be teaching you about the alkaline lifestyle and its benefits. The alkaline lifestyle focuses on returning back to nature by doing our best to eat the foods that are indigenous to the planet. Based on DrSebi’s teachings EKONG will show you how to heal yourself on a cellular level and bring inner peace and good health.
The workshop will be for 2 hours and then there will be an hour for Q&A
* THE TRIMENCO CENTRE *
(Formerly Postive Age Centre)
Dalgarno Gardens London W10 5JN
AcuDetox EAR ACUPUNCTURE USING THE 5 POINT NADA PROTOCOL (Nadia Faucher)
TUESDAYS 10AM - 11AM
Tues 4th 11th 18th 25th June 2nd July
The five ear points:
1. Sympathetic - calms the nervous system and relaxes.
2. Shen Men ‘Spirit Gate’ - calms anxiety and nerves
3. Kidney Point - Calms fears and heals internal organs.
4. Liver Point - Detox point also calms aggression.
5. Lung Point - Helps clients to breathe and let go of grief.
This treatment is most suited to group settings. A NADA Practioner will insert up to five needles in each ear for up to 45 minutes while clients sit in a relaxed atmosphere.
The treatment is simple and effective.There is no intake no need to talk of past experiences. lndividuals simply come in and experience the benefits of the acupuncture.
TAI QI & MEDITATION (HueLan Tracy)
WEDNESDAYS 12.30 - 1.30PM
Weds 5th 12th 19th 26th June 3rd July
Tai chi is a form of gentle martial arts that originated in ancient China. It consists of slow flowing movements combined with deep breathing and mindfulness. Tai chi has numerous benefits for physical health such as improving balance flexibility and strength as well as reducing stress and anxiety.
Meditation is a practice that involves training your mind to focus and redirect your thoughts. It can help reduce stress promote relaxation and enhance self-awareness and mindfulness.
Combining Tai Chi and meditation can create a powerful synergy helping you cultivate both physical and mental well-being. Whether practiced separately or together these ancient practices offer valuable tools for navigating life's challenges with grace and resilience.
INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION (Patrice Jones)
TUESDAYS 7-8PM
Tues 4th 11th 18th 25th June 2nd July
Patrice is passionate about meditation a life changing skill that is scientifically proven to lower stress & anxiety levels and help us navigate life’s ups and downs. Born and raised in Ladbroke Grove Patrice has been a part of the local community for over 50 years. Having the opportunity to give back means everything to her. Patrice offers a flexible inclusive style of teaching for all levels that will give you techniques to build a sustainable meditation practice.
* UNDR *
3 Thorpe Close London W10 5XL
SOUND BATH (Andrea PranaSoundTherapy)
MONDAYS 7-8PM
Mon 3rd 10th 17th 24th June 1st July
Sound Baths are meditative experiences where you are immersed in the sounds of the voice and resonating instruments. Their vibrations help you create a deep sense of relaxation releasing blocked energies and restoring your energies.
Please bring a yoga mat or something to relax on and a blanket and cushion and just surrender to the sounds. You will come out feeling anew.
PILATES FOR BACK PAIN & BETTER POSTURE (Justina Polydore)
TUESDAYS 6-7PM
Tues 4th 11th 18th 25th June 2nd July
Justina is a certified Physiotherapist. As part of her practice she teaches Clinical Pilates. The class is a tailored programme suitable for all levels of health and fitness. Pilates improves flexibility builds strength and develops control and endurance in the entire body. The movements are centred around core engagement and breathing techniques whilst doing performing functional strength exercises. Through these classes you can expect to improve back and joint pain strengthen your posture and develop a stronger core.
* NOURISH HUB *
1 St Ann's Rd London W11 4SS
POSITIVE PARENTING
HELPING CHILDREN WITH ANXIETY (Samantha Abraham)
THURSDAYS 10.30AM-12NOON
Thurs 6th 13th 20th 27th June & Thurs 4th 11th July
Join us for 6 weeks of seminars for parents with children struggling with anxiety. Suitable for children aged 6-16 yrs. Each week builds on the next understanding what exactly anxiety is. Using CBT based strategies on Managing/ Dealing with Avoidance to Problem Solving Skills that enable parents to coach their children.
HOMEOPATHY HOME PRESCRIBER (Maite Belmonte)
MONDAYS 10AM-12NOON
Mon 3rd 10th 17th June (3 x 2 hr workshops)
This workshop is for anyone who wants to take their health and the health of their families into their own hands. The main aim is to understand the basics of Homeopathy and to be able to choose a remedy from a remedy kit understanding symptoms and processes of cure and knowing when to repeat a remedy if necessary.
We will learn to confidently prescribe for emotional shock, grief, trauma, accidents, injuries, allergic reactions, fevers, colds, sore throat, flu, earache, infectious childhood llnesses, food poisoning and more.
* BAY 20 *
71 St Marks Rd London W10 6JG
TRIGGER POINTS AND STRETCHES TO EASE CHRONIC PAIN (Dina Mistry)
THURSDAYS 11AM - 12PM
Thurs 6th 13th 20th 27th June & Thurs 4th July
Dina is a Clinical Massage Therapist with over 23 yrs experience in helping people in chronic pain. Using a variety of techniques she can help with all kinds of pain from back pain to headaches injuries joint pain and much more. She can show you how to reduce your pain and increase range of movement using simple techniques that are tried and tested.
STRETCH & REALIGN (Layla Salha)
TUESDAYS 11.30AM -12.30PM
Tues 4th 11th 18th 25th June & Thurs 2nd July
Stretch and realign is a wonderful class designed to help improve mobility and flexibility in our bodies. It's a gentle way to learn how to manage and prevent aches and pains through a holistic approach to the body.
These sessions are designed to help stretch tight muscles that could be affecting your posture breath and causing injuries in other areas in the body. In each session we will learn about different muscles and their connection to pressure point release to help bring more blood fluids and pulse to the area we work on.
