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Pre-booked Workshop presentation and activity sessions

Sessions must be booked in advance. Please call 01273 405800 and ask for Gill Mold and Hannah Wood to make your booking.

NOTE: For active classes please wear suitable clothing and footwear. 

Day 1: Friday 30 September 2011
Location: Studio/second floor 

10-11am
Meditation Workshop – Mary Diskin

• The purpose of meditation is to make our mind calm and peaceful. If our mind is peaceful we shall be free from worries and mental discomfort, and so we shall experience true happiness. By training in meditation we can gradually learn to stay peaceful all the time, even in the most difficult circumstances.
• The session will consist of a brief introduction, guided meditation, a short talk and a chance to ask questions.
• Contact details: Bodhisattva Kadampa Meditation Centre, 3 Lansdowne Road Hove BN3 1DN. Tel. 01273 732917, info@meditateinbrighton.com, www.meditateinbrighton.com

11-12pm
The Hoffman Process – Personal Development Courses

• This workshop is an opportunity to engage in an introduction to the Hoffman Process and its powerful techniques and processes.
• The Hoffman process is an 8 day residential course helping you with self-esteem, depression, anxiety and better relationships, enabling you to get the most out of your life...
• To date, more than 70,000 people around the world have used the tried and tested Hoffman techniques to improve their quality of life and restore their relationships with themselves, friends and family. Held in secluded country retreats, the Process allows you to examine and better understand your life and reveals why you behave the way you do. Published scientific research has also demonstrated the long-term positive effects that the Hoffman Process has had on relieving depression and anxiety.
• For further informationcontact the office on 01903 88 99 90 or email: info@hoffmaninstitute.co.uk, www.hoffmaninstitute.co.uk 

12-1pm
Livia Living Fitness – Livia O’Toole

• FitFreedom creates tailored fat loss and body shaping programmes for ladies who want to feel good about themselves. Livia, founder of FitFreedom, uses over 15 years of knowledge and experience in personal training and fitness to develop a programme to suit you and your fat loss objectives. This is a refreshing and sustainable approach to real fat loss, which is based on scheduled cardio and weight training as well as eating little and often – all of which fit into your life.
• For real results: Be patient. Be vigilant. Be gorgeous. Be yourself.
• www.fitfreedom.co.uk

1-2pm
Zumba^® Class – Tanith Lee (Active Class)

• Tanith Lee Fitness will be running Zumba® taster classes. Zumba® is a Latin inspired, easy to follow dance fitness class that will get the heart pumping and hips shimmying. Smiles are guaranteed. Zumba® is a class for everyone, even people who think they have two left feet.
• Tanith also runs health and fitness programmes for women called Shape Shifter which are designed to help women lose weight, get fit and have vitality and health. Tanith has worked with some of the UK’s leaders in fitness and nutrition and will be available on the day to answer any health, fitness, lifestyle and fat loss questions.
• www.tanithlee.co.uk, tanith@tanithlee.co.uk, Tel. 07941 093170

Yoga Workshop - Sarah Dawson (Active Class)

• I've been practising yoga since I was 15 years old, and completed an intensive yoga teacher training course in India, in 2007. I’m a fully insured and qualified Sivananda yoga teacher (200 hrs RYS), as well as a registered student Dru Yoga teacher (training finishes, May 2012). Since early 2008 I’ve been teaching yoga indoors, outdoors, with children and in the workplace. I’m the author of ‘Everyday Yoga, The Essential Guide (2011, www.need2knowbooks.co.uk, £9.99), and a yoga columnist / contributor to health and wellbeing publications.
• I’m passionate about the benefits of yoga and my aim is to make yoga accessible to all, regardless of age, ability or previous experience. I teach two weekly drop-in classes in Hove.  In my classes, students experience deep relaxation through awareness of the breath, and the gentle, flowing, yet dynamic asanas and sequences which re-balance the body, mind and soul.
• In the workshop (2-3pm, 30 September) I'll be blending traditional Sivananda (hatha yoga) with some flowing Dru sequences. We'll start with a five minute relaxation (savasana), some breathing exercises (pranayama) and stretches then move into some flowing sequences and postures finishing, finishing with a ten minute relaxation at the end. 
• SPECIAL OFFER: Collect your 50% off a class voucher at the end of my workshop.
• Contact info: Visit www.karmiyoga.com for more information. Join me on facebook: karmiyoga yoga. Text / call to book a place at my classes:  £8 drop in. Monday eves 7.30-9pm, Cornerstone Centre, Church Road, Hove, and Wednesday eves 8pm-9.15pm, Revitalise, 86 Church Road, Hove.  

3-4pm
Introduction to Stress Management – Mark Walsh

• This practical interactive session will give an overview of the causes of stress and give a few "quick win" de-stressing techniques for anyone who wants to be happier, more efficient and have better relationships. "Centring" will be taught (useful for anyone under pressure), coping mechanisms discussed.
• Mark Walsh is a stress management and leadership trainer who has worked with everyone from Virgin Atlantic, The NHS and the Sierra Leonian Army. He has background in psychology, martial arts and working in areas of conflict. He specialises in "embodied" techniques and fun interactive training.
• For more information visit: http://integrationtraining.co.uk/, Tel: 01273906828 

Day 2: Monday 3 October 2011

10-11am
Simply Hormones – Kathryn Colas: Working through the Menopause

• Whether you are an individual or a business, menopause is affecting 75% of women over 40! It’s affecting someone in your workplace, right now. Is it YOU? Don’t feel uncomfortable about menopause – knowledge is power! I’ll talk through the most common symptoms in my workshop and there’s also an opportunity to book a personal consultation. Do it now!
• Working through menopause can be stressful; research confirms the subject is swept under the carpet. What’s needed is some joined up thinking and SimplyHormones, as experts in this field, can do this, bringing a smile back to your face at work and at home.
• There’s also something for the men: Do you have women in your team going through menopause or is your own wife/partner suffering? SimplyHormones has answers for you, too. Don’t miss this opportunity.
• SimplyHormones specialises in Women Working through Menopause and can help individuals and employers address absenteeism, loss of productivity, personal symptoms and adviser for Line Managers, too. Give her a call NOW!
• Special offer: SimplyHormones.com is delighted to make a very special offer to all staff - One FREE Consultation with Kathryn Colas (Value: £60). If YOU or your wife/partner would like to discuss any aspects of the menopause with her then please email kathryn@symplyhormones.com or phone Kathryn on 01825 712858 to arrange.
• For further information please got to: www.simplyhormones.com

11am-12pm
The Hoffman Process – Personal Development Courses

• This workshop is an opportunity to engage in an introduction to the Hoffman Process and its powerful techniques and processes.
• The Hoffman process is an 8 day residential course helping you with self-esteem, depression, anxiety and better relationships, enabling you to get the most out of your life...
• To date, more than 70,000 people around the world have used the tried and tested Hoffman techniques to improve their quality of life and restore their relationships with themselves, friends and family. Held in secluded country retreats, the Process allows you to examine and better understand your life and reveals why you behave the way you do. Published scientific research has also demonstrated the long-term positive effects that the Hoffman Process has had on relieving depression and anxiety.
• For further information contact the office on 01903 88 99 90 or email: info@hoffmaninstitute.co.uk, www.hoffmaninstitute.co.uk

12-1pm
Work/Life Balance: Time management - Clare Evans
Essential Time Management Strategies for increased productivity

• Clare Evans is the best-selling Author of "Time Management for Dummies" and is regularly featured in the national press. She works both 1:1 and in groups with busy people, professionals and business owners, who’d rather spend less time working, earn more money and have more time to do the things they enjoy.
• Make sure you're making the best use of your time with these proven strategies that will make a real difference to your productivity. Join her for information packed presentation and learn ways to reduce your time wasters, deal with distractions, improve your productivity, save at least an hour a day, get control of your time and increase your productivity. You’ll also get details of a great offer on the day to enable you to improve your time habits even more.
• Special YDM Wellbeing Event Offer: Get fired up and do more in less time for only £37.50 (value £75). A full one-hour Time Audit Feedback session, packed with tips, ideas, information and your own personal action plan to improve your time habits – giving you more time to do the things you enjoy. Return your completed Audit and quote “YDMWBE” to take advantage of this offer. Download your audit from www.clareevans.co.uk/TimeManagementAudit.htm
• Also, sign-up on the day for a Time Audit and be entered into a draw to win a FREE Time Audit Feedback Session as a prize.
• To contact Clare and for more information, free resources and to register for a free Time Audit to complete for yourself, go to www.clareevans.co.uk

1-2pm
Sussex Bootcamps – Steve Cork (Active Class)

• Come and experience some fun and practical solutions to feeling and moving better and enhancing your fitness with Sussex Bootcamps. We teach a huge range of people every week, so find out how are approach can work for you, from gentle mobility improvement through to fast paced fat burning workouts. The session will be a taster of what we do and is suitable for all abilities.
• Bootcamps now run 14 Bootcamps in locations all over Sussex including Horsham, Worthing, Crawley and Haywards Heath, and are now expanding to Lewes.
• Special Offer: £10 off any Sussex BootCamp Course booked on the day of the event.
• For further information: Sussex Bootcamps 01444 340030, www.sussexbootcamps.co.uk www.sussexkettlebells.co.uk 

2-3pm
A Taste of Dance – Brighton Dancing (Active Class) 

• Carola Degener-Pereira runs Brighton Dancing and she is passionate about dancing. She has 27 years of dancing experience. For this workshop she is going to offer some basic steps in range of dances from Salsa to Waltz and Jive dancing. It is a great and fun form of exercise that is accessible to all ages and abilities so why not come and try it out!
• Special offer for Southdown’s employees - if they book a class after the wellbeing event to try dancing at Brighton Dancing, then the first class will be FREE.
• For further details visit: http://www.brightondancing.com/ Or call: 01273772462 or 07786032224 

3-4pm
Body Control Pilates^® – Jan Davies (Active Class)

• What is Pilates? A posturally based body conditioning method which targets deep core stabilising muscles which results in improved posture, better balance of muscle use leading to less pain incidence. Lower back problems are most frequently addressed.
• Why Jan? I've been teaching Body Control Pilates mat work classes for 10 years with many clients following me for over 9 years. I am a Level 3 instructor on the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS). I also practice a range of holistic therapies including the Bowen Technique. I am a farmer’s daughter with a corporate career background including two years in HM Treasury. 
• Benefits of class attendance: You will get an insight to the benefits and techniques/applications of Pilates which can often lead to significant lifestyle changes.
• Special Offer: £10 discount off a 10 week beginner course to anyone who signs up at the workshop on Oct 3rd.
• For more information visit: http://www.movementandhealth.co.uk. Contact tel: 07904 187257