Courses and Learning

Index

Bath School of Shiatsu & Yoga
Tel: (01225) 859209, web: www.bssy.co.uk
Offers workshops ranging from 50 minute drop in yoga classes to a three-year professional Shiatsu training, leading to a nationally recognised qualification as a Shiatsu practitioner. Also private tuition in Shiatsu and Yoga, Shiatsu treatments, student supervision and practice classes. Most classes held in the centre of Bath near the bus and train station.

Bristol College of Massage and Bodywork
Tel: (0117) 377 1201, email: enquiries@bristolmassage.co.uk
The giving and receiving of nurturing touch is a fundamental human need. The Bristol College of Massage and Bodywork offers a full range of courses in holistic massage and related bodywork which are original, creative and person-centred. Introductory weekends are ideal for those wanting to massage family and friends or as a taster of the year-long professional training. Call for details on courses and dates.

Bristol Folk House
40a Park St, Bristol. Tel (0117) 926 2987. Web: www.bristolfolkhouse.co.uk
Yoga and tai chi were among the fitness and exercise options on offer as this database was being created (January 2007.) Personal development areas like herb alchemy, relaxation training, barefoot doctor and eastern aromatherapy were also in a lively spring term. Check the website for more details or pick up a programme. Please enrol for classes in advance.

Bristol School of Holistic Therapies
Kings House, 14 Orchard Sq, Bristol. Tel: 0870 889 0350, web: www.bristolschoolofholistictherapies.co.uk
No previous qualifications are required for a great range of courses including diplomas in aromatherapy and reflexology as well as courses in Indian head massage and anatomy and physiology.

Bristol School of Shiatsu
4 Brecknock Rd, Knowle, Bristol. Tel: (0117) 977 2809, web: www.shiatsubristol.co.uk
You can study this healing art on a three-weekend foundation course or one-year part-time course, or even attend a three-year practitioner training programme to gain a diploma at this school with over 20 years of experience.

Bristol School of Tai Chi
11 Laurie Crescent, Bristol. Tel: (0117) 949 3955, web: www.BristolTaiChi.com
Friendly school offering classes in various forms of this simple exercise, which aims to redress imbalances by improving the body's co-ordination and structure. The exercise's gentle and low-impact nature makes it ideal for those recovering from illness. Open day in June in 2007.

Central College of Health and Beauty
Clifton Cliftonbank, Clifton Down, Bristol. Tel: (0117) 946 6661, web: www.thecentralcolleges.co.uk
An established centre of excellence in all aspects of training. It offers an extensive range of programmes in beauty therapy, exercise and complementary therapies. Professional exams with all leading exam boards including International Therapy Exam Council, Vocational and Training Charitable Trust, Royal Society of Arts and City and Guilds of London.

Chi kung
Email: sophiefagan57@hotmail.co.uk, web: www.BristolTaiChi.com
Free chi kung sessions hopefully to resume from April/May at Queen Square, Bristol Wednesdays from 8-9am. Chi kung, practised for over 4,500 years, combines stillness and gentle movements with deep, regular breathing. This leaves you relaxed and energised and is believed to enhance the body's inner strength and vitality, improving overall health and illness resistance.

Taoist Arts
Tel: (0117) 931 5090, email: peter.glenn@virgin.net
T'ai Chi Ch'uan for health, vitality and relaxation; Feng Shou Ch'uan Shu for self-defence and confidence. All welcome, call for class times.

Team Bath National Fitness Academy
University of Bath. Tel (01225) 386713. Email: n.fossey@bath.ac.uk
Offers flexible and part-time courses with a distance learning option in gym instructing, personal training, sports massage and circuits. With the health and fitness industry continuing to grow (and that ultra big sportsday lined up for London in 2012) it's an exciting industry to join.