Holistic Body Training

01/07/2025

We are celabrating another wonderful Yoga on the Beach session. Arranged by Sarah for the bride to be and her hens. As usual the weather was good and they had a great time. Remember we are available for private parties, corporate events and Hen do's so do get in touch for a unique experience at the South coast's premier Yoga on the Beach venue.

23/06/2025

It is our pleasure to be providing our Safe & Sound Music & Movement chair based exercise classes to the residents at Edward May Court. A big thank you to all those working in the background to help make these things happen. Tesh Conn - Community Development and Volunteer Manager & Debbie Cripps - Scheme Officer Bournemouth & Christchurch and Soverign Network Group.

15/06/2025

Great open day at Gladys Court on Wednesday. Managed to have my photo taken with the Mayor as well as meet the friendly local residents. Linda took the regular Safe & Sound chair based exercise class early on in the day which is always well enjoyed. Ben Fidler & Jo Nott were working hard in the background, making sure everything ran smoothly (as they always do). Lots of interesting stalls and people, along with the sunny weather. What more could you want.

11/06/2025

Busy and productive event at Kinson Comunity Centre on Tuesday for the Challenging Ageism event with new team member Sid. Promoting our Safe and Sound Chair Based Exercise classes. I managed to put faces to names of people I dont normally get to see from BCP and elsewhere, and had a great reponse from people wanting our Safe and Sound classes for their groups, residents and organisations. Thank you to Julie Davis - Community Engagement Officer BCP Homes We cover the whole of the BCP area so if this is of interest to you, please get in touch.

09/06/2025

In the midst of forcasted thunder and heavy rain for the worst day of the week, I managed to bring the sun, as promised, for a great Yoga on the Beach session. Congratulations to the bride Hannah (the mermaid) and a well done to Lauren for finding and booking us. We had a wonderful fun time and didnt need to take cover beneath the pier at all. Remember we are available for private parties, corporate events and Hen do's so do get in touch for a unique experience at the South coast's premier Yoga on the Beach venue.

05/06/2025

Wonderful Yoga on the Beach session last weekend for bride-to-be Chloe and her hens. Great session and a well done to Jemma for finding us for a really special day. Namaste. Get in touch if you would like to organise a private party, hen do, or corporate event with the South coast's premier Yoga on the Beach venue.
Jemma Ridyard

30/05/2025

Thoroughly enjoyed the new class at Bob Hann Court. Lovely friendly group of people and an open invitation to join in their class on Monday mornings. Starts at 10.45am till 11.45am and you are also welcome to stop and have a tea or coffee and a chat afterwards. Come and have some fun and help to keep yourself in good shape at the same time. Will help with balance, mobility and strength and you may get the urge to smile alot 😊

25/04/2025

MOBILITY, CONDITIONING & FLEXIBILITY for MARTIAL ARTS, Sports & general. Every Tuesday A must for every Martial Artist wanting to improve their game. Increase your Mobility - become able to move more easily, flow into or out of attack. Increase your conditioning - Strengthen your core to connect the upper and lower body, increase your strike rate, speed, strength and stamina. Improve your ground game. Increase your flexibility - can you kick to head hight? front and side? Enable yourself to become the all round Martial Artist you should be. Classes by a 65 year old Black belt with 47 years experience, Yoga Instructor 18+ yrs, Natural Movement and MovNat Certified Trainer 13+ yrs, Team GB (2019) Martial Arts Competitor and Medalist. Back to back cancer survivour (knows how to come back from square 1 to full fighting fitness). Experience in Karate, Wing Chun, JuJutsu, Tai chi, Judo and more. Come to someone that has been there, done that and is still going!!
Tuesday evenings:- 7 - 8pm, Just £5 per session!!, Uban Shanti Studio, Boscombe Soverign Shopping Centre BH1 4SX The studio is in the car park area (cheap safe parking). To guarantee your spot (£5) pay here https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/XLHNG0APQP or for 6 weeks (£30) pay here https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/XOKGNF5DNE or bring your cash on the day. You dont have to be great to start, but you do have to start to be great. Namaste. See you there. To keep up to date with classes, offers, news and everything else please follow, like, share etc and allow notifications from here!! or facebook wont send them to you.

26/03/2025

MOBILITY, CONDITIONING & FLEXIBILITY for MARTIAL ARTS Coming this APRIL 22nd!! A must for every Martial Artist wanting to improve their game. Increase your Mobility - become able to move more easily, flow into or out of attack. Increase your conditioning - Strengthen your core to connect the upper and lower body, increase your strike rate, speed, strength and stamina. Improve your ground game. Increase your flexibility - can you kick to head height? front and side? Enable yourself to become the all round Martial Artist you should be. Classes by a 65 year old Black belt with 47 years experience, Yoga Instructor for 18+ yrs, Natural Movement and MovNat Certified Trainer 13+ yrs, Team GB (2019) Martial Arts Competitor and Medalist. Back to back cancer survivour (knows how to come back from square 1 to full fighting fitness). Experience in Karate, Wing Chun, JuJutsu, Tai chi, Judo and more. Come to someone that has been there, done that and is still going!!
Tuesday evenings:- 7 - 8pm, Just £5 per session!!, Uban Shanti Studio, Boscombe Soverign Shopping Centre BH1 4SX The studio is in the car park area (cheap safe parking). Starts Tuesday 22nd April 7-8pm - put it in your diary. To guarantee your spot (£5) pay here https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/XLHNG0APQP or for 6 weeks (£30) pay here https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/XOKGNF5DNE or bring your cash on the day. You dont have to be great to start, but you do have to start to be great. Namaste. See you there. To keep up to date with classes, offers, news and everything else please follow, like, share etc and allow notifications from here!! or facebook wont send them to you. More info call 07960990771

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13/03/2025

Long term consistancy beats short term intensity. Half an hour each day, is better than 3 hours at the weekend for a long term outcome. To have any meaningful impact, you must be consistant. Whether it is diet, fitness, or skills, you become what to do all the time, not what you do once a week. So my advice to those starting on their journey is to start small and build up by adding a little more each time, but never giving up - it is those constant little things that peice together to create the big jigsaw puzzle. Both body and mind take time to adapt, but neither will, if there is no positive constant stimulous. Be patient, be persistant. Namaste

07/03/2025

Today I want to talk about Balance.
The secret to acheivement is consistancy.
With this in mind I have a tip/hack foryou to improve and keep your balance into old age.
When you put your socks on in the morning, DON'T sit down. Balance on one foot and put your sock on without putting the other foot onto the ground 🙂. At night do the same to take them off. Try not to rush. When you get good at it try it in the dark or with your eyes shut. 😁😁
Do this every day or alternate it with a stretch - straighten your legs and put your socks on and remove them at night without bending the knees 🙂.
This adds a minimal time to your daily routine but has so many benefits.
Namaste
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27/02/2025

Oxygen – your breath of life.
(pic is an old one of me practicing my Chi Gung)
I saw a post the other day that was advertising the benefits of a mechanical device that you hold in your mouth whilst you train, which basically restricts the amount of oxygen you can breathe in and out. The device has been manufactured to help your respiratory system work harder and more efficiently, to improve your lungs and the transfer of oxygen to the blood as you work.
Now this is not a bad thing as the better your respiratory system works the more oxygen gets to your muscles and the more efficiently they can work. The down side to this is cost, at between £30 to £60+ it is very expensive, (as well as making you dependant on an external bit of plastic to achieve the benefits)
If you would like the same benefits without the cost please read on.
I have used this for years with clients. The secret is to use your nose to breathe. (Mouth – big airway / nose – smaller airway). You set your target ahead of you, Take a deep breathe, close your mouth, breathe out through your nose and step forwards into your run (or cycle or walk or whatever your given task).
You cannot open your mouth again until you reach your target. You can slow down, - right down (you can even stop for a while) but you can’t open your mouth! This is all about mind and body control. Getting used to working with the restricted air flow. Not only will you end up with a better more efficient respiratory system, but you will also end up with better focus, stronger mind and determination and greater connection to your body. All done without paying loads of money. Done regularly you will improve, for free, gradually getting faster and back to your performance done breathing through the mouth.
As a footnote, the Apache Indian warriors used to run with a mouth full of water. They were revered for their outstanding cardio capabilities and amazing fighting and hunting skills. Be a warrior, save your pennies and treat yourself or your partner instead.
This is just one of many breathing exercises you can learn about, that will help you on your journey.
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Namaste
(I don’t recommend you run or do any activity with water or anything else in your mouth in case you inadvertently inhale it, just as you shouldn’t be eating or chewing gum whilst training)