Block 3 Week 4 Jun 29

Block 3 Week 4 Jun 29 - Jul 3

Well, Friday has come round rather quickly again!! So here we are, with a plan for the next week and the final week in this block.

I will be putting all the info for the new block up next Friday but suffice to say, we will run straight into a new 4 week block, 6 July to 31 July. The arrangement will remain the same at a cost of £40 for 9 weekly classes and access to all recorded classes.

I am keeping my eye on developments with regards to rules and regs. around getting back into our hall but as yet that is not happening. I think at this stage, it is highly unlikely that I will be returning to teaching in the hall before October at the very earliest but I will of course keep you updated.

Please see info below for classes next week. Please note that just for this week only, there is only the 8am class on Thursday.

Class information for Week 4.

I will always vary which clases I record and which I am interacive with to try and give as much attention to eveyrone as I can but also to keep topping up a large selection of classes for you to access on catch up. Please always feedback and let me know how this works for you.

Tough - Intermediate/Advanced Mixed ability Beginner and all levels

Please do not be put off by the level. For example in the Intermediate/Advanced, it doesn't necessarily mean all the exercieses are an advanced level but generally I will moving the exercises on more quicly with less recovery and less teaching cues so if you are confident in your practise and have experience, you can join in and modify and adapt where you need to. Likewise, the BEGINNER classes are a great opportunity for you to revise your practise and check in on where those bad habits may be sneaking in. Never understimate the demand of the BEGINNER AND TECHNIQUE classes! Feel free to give me a ring to discuss the class level and how appropriate it will be.

Please note that by joining both my live classes and taking part in recorded classes, you confirm that you have read and agreed to the disclaimer terms and conditions. It is your responsbility to advise me of any changes to your physical well being and any change to your health that may affect your ability to exercise.

TIMETABLE FOR BLOCK 3. JUNE 8 T0 JULY 3.

Monday 9am: The Magic Circle class - you can adapt with a soft ball and flexiband tied in a knot but you won't get the whole class from this. You are welcome to join and adapt of course.

Monday 10.30am: Have a block or cushion and flexiband. Angle your screen to allow you to use a wall.

Tuesday 8am: .We are going to nail THE 34 MOVES. This morning will be the first 17 exercises. No equipmement.

Tuesay 9.15am: Stretch band and small hand weights. (Pair of tights and two tins of soup work as substitutes)

Tuesday 6pm: Legs and glutes. Have your soft ball handy (or subsitute with a towel rolled up into a sausage)

Thursday 8.am: The 34 MOVES - the second half

Friday 8.30am: THE 34 MOVES - ALLLLLL the way through.

Friday 9.30am: The mobility, stretch and wind down class. Have your soft ball handy.

Have a great weekend and see you next week.

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By juliet • April 9, 2026

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By juliet • April 8, 2026

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