Classes

We are offering our new Intro to Stretch class again in term 4. We have redesigned Stretch Therapy and Stretch Basics to 9 weekly classes. 

Part 1 consists of 6 classes where Karen and Louise introduce you to the:

• principles and techniques of the Stretch Therapy method
• the daily 6 foundation stretch variations
• tailored stretches for your spine, neck, hips, and shoulders
• help you identify your personal movement patterns and goals.

Part 2 consists of 3 classes, you will choose to join the Posture & Flexibility (P&F) class on Tuesday or Sunday and be mentored by Karen and/or Louise in class. You will:

• build on what you have learned in the first 6 weeks
• how to approach stronger versions of stretches while maintaining good form.

Sunday 4:30 – 5:30pm with Karen & Louise, AikiLife Dojo 3 Dundas Court Phillip

• Term 4 – 20 October to 24 November 4:30pm -5:30pm (AkiLife Dojo)
• You choice of 3 P&F classes between 21 November and when the term ends in January 25
• Minimum enrollments of 6 students and the maximum number is 8

Fees

• Intro Stretch $135 for 9 weekly classes
• 10% discount on presentation of a valid concession 

Benefits include:

• reduce tension in neck, shoulders and symptoms of RSI
• manage the common causes of lower back pain
• touch your toes again
• wake your feet up and improve your stability & balance
• fight the stooped back & hunched shoulders
• identify the exercises most important to reduce your aches & pain
• reduce stiffness and improve spinal health with daily exercises

This class is for people who have previously attended our Stretch Therapy or Stretch Basics class or related forms of body work. You will learn more exercises, building on your existing knowledge and extending to less well known muscle groups. Less time is spent talking about theory and explaining stretches. There are more cues, props and/or partner exercises to enhance good form. Intermediate classes are not “harder” than beginners because you choose the intensity at which you work. 

Posture and Flexibility is not taught as sequenced lessons and varies greatly from week to week. A short strength warm up is often included at the start of class.  Some terms may have specific a theme based on student needs or requests. The no fuss teaching style encourages participants to stretch independently.

Tuesdays 7:45 – 8:45pm with Louise, Hughes Baptist Church
Sundays  5:45 – 6:45pm with Markus, AikiLife Dojo 3 Dundas Court Phillip

2024 Term 3: Tuesday 23 July to Sunday 13 October

2024 Term 4: Tuesday 15 October to 15 December and 14 January to 2 February 2025

Fees 

$195 per person for each 12 week term, concession available

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Advanced Class

Advanced is for people who have attended P&F Intermediate classes for some time or who have experience in related forms of bodywork and wish to extend themselves with a more demanding class. Some stretches will have a strength component and/or be held for longer periods of time. A larger variety of exercises are offered to choose from at any one time. You will need to have good body awareness, an understanding of how your body responds to challenging stretches and confidence in selecting a stretch most likely to work well for you, or, an interest in exploring this territory. New stretches and techniques are sometimes developed in this class. It is as interesting and challenging as we can make it.

Tuesdays 6:15 – 7:30pm with various, Hughes Baptist Church

2024 Term 3: Tuesday 23 July to Sunday 13 October

2024 Term 4: Tuesday 15 October to 15 December and 14 January to 2 February 2025

Fees 

$195 per person for each 12 week term, concession available

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Saturday Workshops

We are hoping to resume workshops in 2025, watch this space

Fees

TBA