Classes and Workshops in Lewes, for Brighton, Hove, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Eastbourne and East Sussex area<

Baby Massage

Monday morning 10.30-11.30am. 5 week course starts Monday 12 May

Touch is the baby’s most developed sense at birth and massage provides numerous benefits for both baby and parent. It gives parents greater confidence in handling their baby, promoting mutual trust and lessening parental anxiety. It is calming for both parent and baby and provides a time for affectionate expression and communication.

Massage encourages the development of strength with flexibility and muscular co-ordination therefore also promoting better posture and balance in later life. It provides tactile stimulation and relieves stress and traumas (including residues from birth). It stimulates the immune system and circulation. It aids digestion and elimination and relieves pain, i.e. colic. It soothes the baby and helps promote sleep (therefore also helping the parents sleep!). It improves the texture of the skin’s elasticity and resilience.

Above all baby massage should be a time of mutual relaxation, communication and pleasure. And remember...a relaxed baby eventually becomes a relaxed adult!

Tutor: Dafna Bartle. Course length 5 weeks; fee £60 per baby with parent.
Please make cheques payable to Dafna Bartle, and send to:

Equilibrium Health Centre
16 Station Street
Lewes
East Sussex BN7 2DB

Introduction to Massage

Sunday 18th May 10.00am-5.00pm

LAST FEW PLACES REMAINING: Only £49 per person - or just £89 for 2 people booking together! Buy online

"The workshop has given me the confidence and skills to use massage techniques & mix oils. Lisa was very friendly & helpful throughout the whole day. She was also very encouraging which I found useful"
H Johnson - Brighton (Student on Lisa's Introduction to Massage Workshop, May 2007)

"The workshop has given me more confidence in giving massage. Thank you for a wonderful & relaxing day." A Glenn, Brighton
(Student on Lisa's Introduction to Massage Workshop, May 2007)

This workshop is suitable for anyone wishing to gain confidence in massaging friends and loved ones. Also, for those of you interested in working in holistic therapies, the workshop is a great way to find out if it's for you. No previous experience is required.

The day will be mostly practical, covering, neck & shoulder, head, & foot massage. We will also cover the many benefits of massage and different techniques used.

You will receive comprehensive notes that details all of the information taught in the workshops, plus a lot more!

Book with a friend or loved one and learn together. Groups are kept small in order for individual attention to be given.

Please bring 2 towels and one pillow each, and wear comfortable clothing. Oils will be provided.

Your tutor Lisa has been a qualified massage therapist for the last 10 years and is also trained in Pregnancy & Baby Massage, Reflexology, Aromatherapy & Deep Tissue Massage.

Course fee: £49 per person - or just £89 for 2 people booking together.
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Buteyko Method Course

Saturday 24th May (FREE SESSION) - click here for details
Wednesday 28th May, Thursday 29th May, Friday 30th May, Saturday 31st May 1.00-2.30pm each day

Five days to change your life. Safely reduce your reliance on medication. Take control of your asthma. Stop it controlling your life.

Why do you have asthma?
Many people are genetically predisposed to asthma but only when they over-breathe do they develop the symptoms of asthma. Hyperventilation is not a result of asthma but Professor Buteyko claimed it is the cause of asthma. Reducing hyperventilation leads to a corresponding reversal of asthma. This was confirmed during Professor Buteyko’s forty years of research and during independent trials at the Mater Hospital in Brisbane, Australia. There is no other agreed cause of asthma, so modern medicine treats the symptoms rather than the cause in trying to manage it.

Course Fee: £50 deposit on booking, balance of £256 payable by day four of the course. Special rates for additional family members etc - please enquire. Please make cheques payable to “Totalhealthmatters” and request your Registration Form.

The Course fee covers:
*Buteyko Breathing Clinic Method with extensive practice and correction of breathing over five 90 minute sessions
*How to overcome an asthma attack
*Exercise and sports with asthma
*Correct posture & sleeping
*Dietary guidelines for asthma
*All aspects of asthma management are addressed during the training
*Training manual and text book “Carbon Dioxide Syndrome”
*Email and telephone support for 12 months
*A maximum of ten persons to a workshop to ensure that each person receives individual tuition.
*30 day money-back guarantee if not satisfied with results!

For further information about Buteyko and details of medical trials, please visit www.buteykokent.co.uk

Reiki Level 2

Sundays 8 & 15 June 10.00am-5.00pm

Reiki Level 2 Certificated Course

This course is for students who have completed Reiki level 1, and who are committed to carrying their Reiki forward in order to help others to help themselves. When a student is attuned to Reiki level II energy he/she is able to work as a Reiki practitioner (when insured), either privately or as part of a complementary health centre.

In an ever-changing world, more and more healers are needed on many levels, and when one is attuned to Reiki level II energy the overwhelming feelings are of gratitude and wonder at having this powerful yet gentle magic in one’s life. The changes experienced after being attuned to Reiki energy at level I are enhanced greatly with the second attunement. This is truly a life-enhancing and transformational step to take, should you choose to do so.

In Reiki I we learned how to channel Reiki healing energy, and to clear our subtle energy bodies in order to bring about self-healing, an essential process done on a regular basis. We also learned how to use Reiki on others in a hands-on healing session, and to tune in to the different sensations which may arise from this practice, both from the healer’s and the client’s perspective. This has prepared us for the second level, during which we will:

Revise our Reiki journey so far
Evaluate and discuss where we are now
Introduce the sacred Reiki symbols
Learn the symbols and their uses
Be attuned to the sacred symbols
Practice distant healing using the appropriate symbol
Practice healing on each other using the appropriate symbol
Discussing the connection between emotional and physical dis-ease
Presentation of Reiki level II certificates

The course will include discussion, meditation, the opportunity to share in a confidential and safe environment, and a detailed folder of notes to take with you.

Please bring with you your self-healing notes, and be prepared to discuss any case studies and experiences since your first attunement. If your Reiki I attunement was with a Master other than Sue, she will need to have a short conversation with you in order to establish a foundation for Reiki II training. Please call 01273 470955 to arrange.

The course runs from 10.00am to 5.00pm each day and the cost of £250 includes free refreshments throughout the course. Sue looks forward to seeing you on the first day.

Please make cheques payable to Susan Hall, and send to:

Equilibrium Health Centre
16 Station Street
Lewes
East Sussex BN7 2DB

Baby Massage

Monday morning 10.30-11.30am. 5 week course starts Monday 23 June

Above all baby massage should be a time of mutual relaxation, communication and pleasure. And remember...a relaxed baby eventually becomes a relaxed adult!

Tutor: Dafna Bartle. Course length 5 weeks; fee £60 per baby with parent.
Please make cheques payable to Dafna Bartle, and send to:

Equilibrium Health Centre
16 Station Street
Lewes
East Sussex BN7 2DB

Pilates Short Summer Course

Monday morning (Improvers) 11.00am-12noon. 5 weeks from Monday 30th June Buy online
Tuesday evening 6.00-7.00pm. 5 weeks from Tuesday 1st July Buy online
Tuesday evening 7.10-8.10pm. 5 weeks from Tuesday 1st July Buy online
Tuesday evening 8.15-9.15pm. 5 weeks from Tuesday 1st July Buy online

Pilates Body Control is far more than just a muscle toning, stretching and relaxation programme. By developing core abdominal strength, Pilates ensures that whatever activity you undertake your spine is supported and protected.

For this reason Pilates is recommended as a rehabilitation programme for back problems by health specialists such as physiotherapists, chiropractors and osteopaths.

Tutor Bridgette Lee guides you through a course of Pilates classes. Improvers Class 11.00am Monday; all levels welcome at all other classes. Please bring a mat, plus towel or blanket. Mats are sold at a discount of £2.00 to all enrolled students.

5 week term £35. Please call in or send cheque (payable to Equilibrium Health Centre) to:

Equilibrium Health Centre
16 Station Street
Lewes
East Sussex BN7 2DB

For more information on Pilates, please visit http://www.equilibrium-clinic.com/pilates_body_control.htm

Meditation: A Practical Western Approach

Monday 8th September 2008 7.30-8.45pm

Make time for yourself!

In a cosy, peaceful environment you will learn how to:

* Alleviate stress and improve sleep patterns
* Increase concentration and clarity of thought
* Become more self aware
* Foster and maintain a sense of well being
* Elevate your mood and create a more positive outlook
* Develop your mind and your potential
* Change negative thought patterns

When practised regularly for as little as ten minutes a day, meditation can have a profound effect on our mental, emotional and physical health

6 week term £45. Please make cheques payable to James Wilson, and send to:

Equilibrium Health Centre
16 Station Street
Lewes
East Sussex BN7 2DB

Yoga

Starts Monday 8 September 2008 (15 weeks) St Michael's, High St, Lewes - advance booking essential.
Monday 6.30-7.45pm or 8.00-9.00pm

Also Every Friday 11.45am - 1.00pm Drop-in Yoga, Cliffe Hall, Cliffe High St, Lewes (all mats, blankets & blocks provided - just turn up!)

Against the backdrop of modern society where stress and superficiality thrive, the practice of Yoga provides some brief sanity, enabling us to enjoy the experience of aligning our body through releasing postures which give us a deeper experience of our self, gaining calmness, focus and a sense of inner spaciousness to take back our lives.

On Monday evenings, we offer Scaravelli Yoga classes:
6.30pm class (75 mins) £115 for 15 weeks
8.00pm class (60mins) £105 for 15 weeks
Early Bird Bookings before 31st August receive £5 discount on the advertised prices.

On Friday lunchtimes we offer Vajrasati Yoga (Drop-in £6.50, Advance £5.50 (£55 for book of 10)).

All levels welcome at all classes. Please bring a mat to the Monday evening course, plus towel or blanket. Mats are sold at a discount of £2.00 to all enrolled students. At Friday lunchtimes, mats and blankets are provided.

Please make cheques payable to Equilibrium Health Centre, and send to:

Equilibrium Health Centre
16 Station Street
Lewes
East Sussex BN7 2DB

Pilates 12 Week Course

Monday morning 11.00am-12noon. 12 weeks from Monday 8th September
Tuesday evening 6.00-7.00pm. 12 weeks from Tuesday 9th September
Tuesday evening 7.10-8.10pm. 12 weeks from Tuesday 9th September
Tuesday evening 8.15-9.15pm. 12 weeks from Tuesday 9th September

12 week term £84. Please call in or send cheque (payable to Equilibrium Health Centre) to:

Equilibrium Health Centre
16 Station Street
Lewes
East Sussex BN7 2DB

For more information on Pilates, please visit http://www.equilibrium-clinic.com/pilates_body_control.htm

Meditation: A Practical Western Approach

Wednesday 10th September 2008 8.00-9.15pm

Make time for yourself!

In a cosy, peaceful environment you will learn how to:

* Alleviate stress and improve sleep patterns
* Increase concentration and clarity of thought
* Become more self aware
* Foster and maintain a sense of well being
* Elevate your mood and create a more positive outlook
* Develop your mind and your potential
* Change negative thought patterns

When practised regularly for as little as ten minutes a day, meditation can have a profound effect on our mental, emotional and physical health

6 week term £45. Please make cheques payable to James Wilson, and send to:

Equilibrium Health Centre
16 Station Street
Lewes
East Sussex BN7 2DB

tai chi classes Tai Chi

Mondays 6.00-7.00pm Lewes (Beginners) from Monday 15 September 2008
Mondays 7.00-8.00pm Lewes (Improvers) from Monday 15 September 2008
Fridays 11.30am-12.30pm Newhaven (All levels) from Friday 12 September 2008

Booking NOW! more info...

Tai Chi Ch'uan is an ancient form of slow, graceful and rhythmic exercise which originated in China, where it is still extremely popular, often being performed in public parks early in the morning when the air is at its freshest. The style taught here is the Yang style Short Form as developed by Professor Ch'eng Man Ch'ing, currently the most popular form of Tai Chi in the U.K.

Tai Chi is sometimes referred to as 'meditation in movement' or 'swimming in air' for externally that is how it appears. It is a soft martial art, quite unlike karate, ju jitsu or any of the 'hard' martial arts which rely on force and speed.

Tai Chi strengthens our internal energy, and allows it to flow more freely through the body. It is gentle and non-violent, though after much practice it is an extremely effective form of self defence.

10 week term Lewes £70. 10 week term Newhaven £65.
Early Bird Bookings before 31st August receive £5 discount on these prices.

Please make cheques payable to Equilibrium Health Centre, and send to:

Equilibrium Health Centre
16 Station Street
Lewes
East Sussex BN7 2DB

Please visit www.taichiforhealth.org for full details of all future classes.

Reiki Level 1 Certificated Course

Sundays 28 Sept & 5 October 2008 10.00am-5.00pm

An affordable way to learn a new healing art and to enhance your existing therapeutic skills! Reiki Master Susan Hall will be holding a Reiki Level 1 Course over 2 Sundays. As part of the course each student will be attuned to the Reiki healing energy. This process then allows the student to give healing to themselves and others throughout their lifetime.

Sue's classes are friendly and informal, and you will experience the simple method of how Reiki is performed. Learning Reiki is not an academic exercise so it is suitable for people of all ages.

During a Reiki treatment, the hands are placed lightly on 12 basic positions on the fully clothed body. The Reiki energy naturally activates and radiates via the palms of the practitioner’s hands. The recipient’s own healing mechanisms draw the right amount of energy wherever needed on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual level.

Reiki allows the recipient to enter a state of balance where healing can take place. It is a transformational energy that can be life changing.

On successful completion of the 2 day course, you will receive a Reiki Level 1 Certificate. The course runs from 10.00am to 5.00pm each day and the cost of £145 includes free refreshments throughout the course.

Please make cheques payable to Susan Hall, and send to:

Equilibrium Health Centre
16 Station Street
Lewes
East Sussex BN7 2DB

Pregnancy Clinic: Ante-Natal Yoga and much more...

Every Monday. Choice of 3 sessions: 3.30 - 5.30pm, 6.00 - 8.00pm or 7.45 - 9.00pm

Our new ante-natal classes are designed to help with everything you need to know before baby arrives, as well as to help prepare your body for the great event. Classes may include visits from midwives with practical advice; information from previous students/recent new mothers - with their babies and first-hand recent experience; birth physiology; sound, movement and yoga exercises to help you unwind, release and relax; plus whatever requests you have - with tea and biscuits provided! Please call for full details.

2 hr classes £15 (£10 concessions); 75min classes £10 (£8 concessions).

Please make cheques payable to Lexy Titterington, and send to:

Equilibrium Health Centre
16 Station Street
Lewes
East Sussex BN7 2DB

Post-Natal Yoga: New class!

Every Monday 2.30 - 4.00pm

£12 (£10 concessions). Please call for full details.

Please make cheques payable to Lexy Titterington, and send to:

Equilibrium Health Centre
16 Station Street
Lewes
East Sussex BN7 2DB

Booking information

To reserve your place on any of the above courses, simply call 01273 470955.

A deposit of 50% is payable at the time of booking, with the balance due 7 days prior to the start of your course.

Bookings can be made by post or at our reception desk (cheque or cash). In order to keep prices to the minimum, we regret that we cannot accept credit or debit card payments.

For telephone bookings, we will reserve your place for up to 72 hours.

In the next 12 months we are planning to expand our workshop programme yet further and hope to also include:

Shiatsu more...

Introduction to Life Coaching

Let us know what YOU would like to learn, and we'll do our level best to provide it.

How do I book?

1. Call 01273 470955

2. email

Equilibrium Complementary Health Centre
16 Station St
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 2DB

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