Contemporary Stretch

Our Contemporary Stretch class is an amazing and effective way to release, relax and realign and is the original creation of Helen who invented this class in the late 80’s recognising the need for clients to have a balance in their workout schedule.

A class which assists clients recover from hardcore, high impact and intensity workouts and a class that prepares/recovers the mind and body for the challenges of modern living (too much sitting, too little movement, sitting at computers and using hand-held devices, too much stress and too little sleep etc.).

In Contemporary Stretch you will feel your shoulders loosen as you leave your tension behind and move towards a calmer and revitalised new you. This class includes movements often seen in Pilates, Yoga, Chi Ball, Feldenkrais, therapeutic exercise, Shiatsu, massage therapy, myofascial release/training, trigger point release, stability training and exercise science.

This class is ideal for everyone who needs to improve flexibility, postural alignment, mobility and joint stability as well as anyone suffering from neck, back or joint pain and recovering from injury.

Contemporary Stretch is an essential foundation and well-being class for the mind and body that stands alone in its benefits and compliments other training practices.

What to bring to class? Please remove outdoor shoes on arrival (ensuring that we keep the studio floor hygienic and free from stones and sharp objects) you can either work barefoot or in non-slip socks, a drink in a spill-proof container to rehydrate and a towel to mop up those pearls of sweat.

You will also require a mat, a small mind/body ball (Chi ball) and a resistance band. Some clients use a yoga block, yoga strap, and/or cushions (this is an individual choice). On the last Thursday of the month, we hold a myofascial release, self-massage and trigger point class where we use our Chi balls, bands, and two tennis balls in a sock (to replicate a ‘massage peanut’). Some clients also bring along a foam roller/massage roller.

We are happy for you to borrow equipment to trial the class and can help you source your own equipment moving forward for hygiene purposes and home practise

In the winter months, we recommend that you wrap up warmly.

Join us every Thursday evening at All Hallows at 6.15pm or join us on Zoom from the comfort of your home.

Contact us to book your class today.