Meet the team : Rumit, Holistic Yoga Instructor
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kristaharris
Reading Time: 4 minutesGet to know our newest Holistic Yoga Instructor, Rumit: Tell us about yourself… I’m a proud Northerner, born in Preston 43 years ago. After studying Optometry at Bradford University, I became a qualified optometrist in 2005. I met my wife Ruchi, and we married in beautiful Goa in 2009. We spent a decade living in […]
Meet the team : James Wild, Personal Trainer
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Lilylofthouse
Reading Time: 2 minutesGet to know our newest Personal Trainer, James: When & why did you decide to become a PT? Growing up in Marple Bridge, in a valley on the edge of the peak district I am a grounded person who enjoys the simple things in life. An ideal morning would be a cup of coffee with the sun on […]
Meet the team : Dom Maltby, Personal Trainer
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Lilylofthouse
Reading Time: 5 minutesGet to know our newest Personal Trainer, Dom: Hiking, travelling, training, food and coaching are the great loves of my life. I have a few other hobbies I dabble with, but these are the cream of the crop. Without giving you my whole life story from birth, I was born in Jersey and have moved […]
Meet the team : Leena
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Lilylofthouse
Reading Time: 3 minutesGet to know our newest Yoga Teacher, Leena – join Leena’s Yoga Classes on Monday: 9:30AM & Wednesday: 6:00PM at Instinct. Namaste I am Leena Who am I? I am this moment, this time, this space, continually transforming and evolving. My Yoga journey began in childhood, practicing with my grandfather and my wider community, […]
Meet the Team: Diane Hammond, Yoga Instructor
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kristaharris
Reading Time: 3 minutesGet to know Diane, who takes Yoga Hatha & Vinyasa Practices at Instinct Diane’s Yoga class incorporates traditional yoga postures, fluid movements and sequences. An energising yet mindful class, focusing on alignment, building strength and increasing flexibility. Suitable for all levels, as alternatives and modifications are given throughout. Tell us a little about you… […]
Meet the team: Claire Lincoln
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Reading Time: 4 minutesClaire Lincoln takes our Pilates, Yoga Fit and Ride sessions here at Instinct, get to know Claire and come along to one of her next classes… My name is Claire Lincoln having recently got married at Peckforton Castle (previously Claire Darlington). I have a little Frenchie who is our little super star and life these […]
Yoga Fit at Flow: Do you have to be flexible to do yoga?
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Reading Time: 2 minutesBy Hayley Jones Yoga is more popular than ever, yet some people still believe “I can’t do Yoga, I’m not flexible enough.” Do you have to be flexible to start Yoga? No, being flexible is not a prerequisite for doing Yoga. It’s not about successfully achieving a pose or ‘asana,’ but rather developing a quality […]
Find Your Flow: The Power of Pilates
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Reading Time: 2 minutesBy Hayley Jones With many of us spending a large part of the day being sat down, the power of Pilates to strengthen the support and stability of the lower back has never been more important. Pilates, named after its founder Joseph Pilates, is a form of low-impact exercise that aims to strengthen muscles whilst […]