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because her class is relaxing, uncomplicated and Bridget is a good teacher. There is an emphasis on relaxation through breathing and really getting to grips with the basic postures. The group is small enough for
supervision, corrections and adaptations where necessary. Professional pianist Vanda
Scaravelli came to yoga in her forties following the death of her husband. Yoga gave her a welcome new dimension to her life. She trained for many years with B K S Iyengar and wrote a book “Awakening the Spine”. She died in 1999 at the age of 91. Bridget also teaches a Tuesday
Bridget Thornborrow Stressful Mondays? Juggling
work, a parent with dementia, problematic relatives, school drop off, pickup, homework, family meals? I have followed up a yoga recommendation from fellow Barbican resident, Amelia Cassidy, for Bridget Thornborrow’s Scaravelli inspired yoga class at Monday
7-8.30pm at
Drakes Gym is very well equipped
Clerkenwellbeing, 178 Goswell Road. It’s a good way to end the day, reduce mental and physical stress. Bridget
is funny and straightforward, quite simply a great
person to be around, She trained as an actor, also worked as a producer and promoter. She’s practiced yoga for 20 years, qualifying as a teacher in 2008. In addition to full-time yoga
teaching, she works as a freelance theatre publicist – the Barbican Centre is one of her clients. Her Monday yoga group is small
and friendly and the first floor Clerkenwellbeing room is light and airy. The class is suitable for beginners and although I have practiced yoga for seven years I come
morning class 9-10.30am at Clerkenwellebing, 178 Goswell Road, EC1V 7DT. Telephone 0207 490 4042
www.clerkenwellbeing.
co.uk Drakes Gym is growing ever-
more popular with the local community because of its non- intimidating, friendly atmosphere and high quality personal trainer service. It has been listed as Clerkenwell's best kept secret and has been recently refurbished to an incredibly high spec by owners Wayne and Dean. But now they are pleased to give the local Barbican residents a taste of that secret by jumping the long queue and offering a free consultation as well as a further 10% off all personal training sessions until the end of the year. Over 20 highly qualified personal
trainers with decades of experience between them to choose from you can't go wrong. Guaranteed to make the next few months before Christmas your fittest yet!
www.Drakesgym.com
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