Jim Pickles
Posture and Flexibility

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Classes for 2012 are currently running: new time - 6.35 pm to 8.05 pm.

Special 2-for-1 offer - see below:

Posture and Flexibility is a stretch programme that aims to increase suppleness, relax the body, reduce stress, refresh the spirit, and tone the muscles. It helps to maintain a healthy and responsive body that is able to flourish in a natural way. It also aims to increase the awareness of body sense and body alignment. These are combined with exercises for appropriate strength and increasing flexibility. Many of the exercises are specifically designed to deal with the problems and imbalances arising from daily activities such as sitting at desks and using computers.

Posture and Flexibility is a system of training devised by Kit Laughlin at the Australian National University, Canberra (see www.pandf.com.au).

The general plan of the class will include an introductory focussing and warm-up period, followed by a stretch, core strengthening and balance section in the middle, and ending with progressive relaxation.

Classes run on Mondays from 6.35 - 8.05 pm in the Coorparoo School of Arts Hall, 208-210 Cavendish Rd, Coorparoo, Brisbane, Qld 4151 (cnr of Halstead St; see map ). No classes are held on public holidays.

Prices: Single casual class $16, 4-class card $60, 8-class card $110. Class cards may be used for any classes in 2012 - there is no requirement to use a card up within a particular period within 2012.

2-for-1 offer: bring a friend and the friend comes free! 2 people have a class, but you only pay for one! Offer is for all of 2012.

What to bring: mat (e.g. yoga mat), plus thick folded blanket for extra support (e.g. in shoulderstands), water bottle. Optional: depending on flexibility, you may like to bring a fabric loop (or instead use a folded towel) to reach your leg in leg stretches.

What to wear: anything that you are comfortable in that lets you move freely. Footwear: stretch classes are best taken barefoot. However, this can get cold in winter. If you want to use socks, I suggest "Toesox" grip socks. These socks have the best grip for the foot with individual toes, and have rubber grips all over the bottom surface (including the toes), giving very good grip even on slippery floors. See www.toesox.com for the original supplier, and www.kineticwear.com.au for the Australian distributor (mail order).

Participant form: download as .doc or .pdf file.

Contact details:

My other webpages: My interests in yoga, dance, and contortion: www.jimpflex.com.au/otherlife,
Work: www.uq.edu.au/~pljpickl.