This class is for walkers up to 3 years old and their younger/older siblings

At Hartbeeps we put every child at the heart of our magical, musical adventures. All of our classes are set to a soundtrack of original songs, remixed nursery rhymes and lullabies. We take you and your little one on a sound journey and bring the story to life. Come and experience the amazing world of Hartbeeps with classes to complement and enhance every stage of your child’s early years. Designed by experts, fuelled by magic, delivered with love!

To book your place please email frances@hartbeeps.com.

Maths and English tutoring from pre-school to GCSE. Book your free placement now and come along to see how we can help your child catch up or get ahead.

After many years working as a Maths Teacher in local secondary schools, I have decided to open classes at The Nest to enable pupils to access the excellent MagiKats programme.

Created for your child:

At MagiKats everyone has their own, individual programme, designed to meet their needs and to support the National Curriculum. We offer Maths and English Tuition programmes for Early Years development, Year 6 SATS, GCSE preparation or anything in-between.

Our Tutors:

The qualified tutors at this centre are carefully selected and fully trained. With working groups limited to a maximum of six students, tutors have the time to understand the child’s individual needs and also monitor their progress carefully. All tutors are enhanced DBS checked.

Book an Initial Meeting:

Before we allow students to enrol with us, they are required to sit a placement so we can identify what stage they are at with their Maths and/or English. This session takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. This gives us the opportunity to understand the student before they join MagiKats and for parents to see the environment we work in and some of the materials we use.

Contact Me:
If you would like to book an assessment or know more please contact me Joseph Hodson.

Email: joseph.h@magikats.co.uk
Telephone: 0191 6030 789
www.magikats.co.uk/gateshead

This class is for walkers up to 3 years old and their younger/older siblings

At Hartbeeps we put every child at the heart of our magical, musical adventures. All of our classes are set to a soundtrack of original songs, remixed nursery rhymes and lullabies. We take you and your little one on a sound journey and bring the story to life. Come and experience the amazing world of Hartbeeps with classes to complement and enhance every stage of your child’s early years. Designed by experts, fuelled by magic, delivered with love!

To book your place please email frances@hartbeeps.com.

Gillian Dodd has practised Yoga since her early twenties and worked in Personal and Professional Development roles throughout her working life. Committed to provide a class for those who may think their bodies are not the right shape for Yoga. Passionate about encouraging women to take the first steps to discover the benefits of Yoga , especially for stress relief and relaxation and taking time out for yourself.

Who is it for?

Total beginners to Yoga / Women who want to take time out for themselves to do some very light stretching of the body, breathing exercises and mindful relaxation in a friendly, non –judgemental, non- competitive group.

Benefits?

• Good overall body stretch
• Self acceptance – feel better about yourself
• A more positive outlook
• Stress relief
• Time for you
• Aid to relaxation and better sleep
• Tips and techniques for simple exercises to do at home
• Simple yoga practices to build into your day
• Sense of clarity
• A feeling of wellbeing
• An opportunity for you to think about short and long term goals
• Meet new folk

What will you need?

• Your own Yoga Mat and blanket (please bring to the taster)
• Belt, Block and cushion. (Gillian will advise at the taster)
• DOLLOPS OF COMPASSION FOR YOURSELF AND OTHERS

Cost?

First session on 7th Feb is free.

Introductory Offer of 5 sessions for £25, ( Normally £30 for blocks of 5 sessions )

Email gilliandodd@blueyonder.co.uk to book your place.

MummyNatal is a six week course just for Mums. Each session is 1 hour and has a section on mindful breathing, mindful movement (using birth balls), a birth talk discussion and a meditation. Each of the tools we introduce and practise in the sessions are non-prescriptive and are about encouraging you to find what works best for you. For example each of the mindful breathing exercises we use may be used in labour, or could be used for preparing for a c-section.

MummyNatal follows the Natal Family ethos of offering parents unbiased and non-judgemental information; helping you to prepare for your birth; understand your choices and make the best decisions for and your family. MummyNatal classes introduce tools that help you to understand what works best for you, your body and your baby. There is no right way to give birth – just the way that works for you.

For more information and to book your place please contact Pippa Wood on mrspvwood@googlemail.com.

Next two terms start 7 August; then 25 September.

Maths and English tutoring from pre-school to GCSE. Book your free placement now and come along to see how we can help your child catch up or get ahead.

After many years working as a Maths Teacher in local secondary schools, I have decided to open classes at The Nest to enable pupils to access the excellent MagiKats programme.

Created for your child:

At MagiKats everyone has their own, individual programme, designed to meet their needs and to support the National Curriculum. We offer Maths and English Tuition programmes for Early Years development, Year 6 SATS, GCSE preparation or anything in-between.

Our Tutors:

The qualified tutors at this centre are carefully selected and fully trained. With working groups limited to a maximum of six students, tutors have the time to understand the child’s individual needs and also monitor their progress carefully. All tutors are enhanced DBS checked.

Book an Initial Meeting:

Before we allow students to enrol with us, they are required to sit a placement so we can identify what stage they are at with their Maths and/or English. This session takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. This gives us the opportunity to understand the student before they join MagiKats and for parents to see the environment we work in and some of the materials we use.

Contact Me:
If you would like to book an assessment or know more please contact me Joseph Hodson.

Email: joseph.h@magikats.co.uk
Telephone: 0191 6030 789
www.magikats.co.uk/gateshead

Gillian Dodd has practised Yoga since her early twenties and worked in Personal and Professional Development roles throughout her working life. Committed to provide a class for those who may think their bodies are not the right shape for Yoga. Passionate about encouraging women to take the first steps to discover the benefits of Yoga , especially for stress relief and relaxation and taking time out for yourself.

Who is it for?

Total beginners to Yoga / Women who want to take time out for themselves to do some very light stretching of the body, breathing exercises and mindful relaxation in a friendly, non –judgemental, non- competitive group.

Benefits?

• Good overall body stretch
• Self acceptance – feel better about yourself
• A more positive outlook
• Stress relief
• Time for you
• Aid to relaxation and better sleep
• Tips and techniques for simple exercises to do at home
• Simple yoga practices to build into your day
• Sense of clarity
• A feeling of wellbeing
• An opportunity for you to think about short and long term goals
• Meet new folk

What will you need?

• Your own Yoga Mat and blanket (please bring to the taster)
• Belt, Block and cushion. (Gillian will advise at the taster)
• DOLLOPS OF COMPASSION FOR YOURSELF AND OTHERS

Email gilliandodd@blueyonder.co.uk to book your place.

Gillian Dodd has practised Yoga since her early twenties and worked in Personal and Professional Development roles throughout her working life. Committed to provide a class for those who may think their bodies are not the right shape for Yoga. Passionate about encouraging women to take the first steps to discover the benefits of Yoga , especially for stress relief and relaxation and taking time out for yourself.

Who is it for?

Total beginners to Yoga / Women who want to take time out for themselves to do some very light stretching of the body, breathing exercises and mindful relaxation in a friendly, non –judgemental, non- competitive group.

Benefits?

• Good overall body stretch
• Self acceptance – feel better about yourself
• A more positive outlook
• Stress relief
• Time for you
• Aid to relaxation and better sleep
• Tips and techniques for simple exercises to do at home
• Simple yoga practices to build into your day
• Sense of clarity
• A feeling of wellbeing
• An opportunity for you to think about short and long term goals
• Meet new folk

What will you need?

• Your own Yoga Mat and blanket (please bring to the taster)
• Belt, Block and cushion. (Gillian will advise at the taster)
• DOLLOPS OF COMPASSION FOR YOURSELF AND OTHERS

Cost?

Introductory Offer of 5 sessions for £25, ( Normally £30 for blocks of 5 sessions )

Email gilliandodd@blueyonder.co.uk to book your place.

Maths and English tutoring from pre-school to GCSE. Book your free placement now and come along to see how we can help your child catch up or get ahead.

After many years working as a Maths Teacher in local secondary schools, I have decided to open classes at The Nest to enable pupils to access the excellent MagiKats programme.

Created for your child:

At MagiKats everyone has their own, individual programme, designed to meet their needs and to support the National Curriculum. We offer Maths and English Tuition programmes for Early Years development, Year 6 SATS, GCSE preparation or anything in-between.

Our Tutors:

The qualified tutors at this centre are carefully selected and fully trained. With working groups limited to a maximum of six students, tutors have the time to understand the child’s individual needs and also monitor their progress carefully. All tutors are enhanced DBS checked.

Book an Initial Meeting:

Before we allow students to enrol with us, they are required to sit a placement so we can identify what stage they are at with their Maths and/or English. This session takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. This gives us the opportunity to understand the student before they join MagiKats and for parents to see the environment we work in and some of the materials we use.

Contact Me:
If you would like to book an assessment or know more please contact me Joseph Hodson.

Email: joseph.h@magikats.co.uk
Telephone: 0191 6030 789
www.magikats.co.uk/gateshead

Gillian Dodd has practised Yoga since her early twenties and worked in Personal and Professional Development roles throughout her working life. Committed to provide a class for those who may think their bodies are not the right shape for Yoga. Passionate about encouraging women to take the first steps to discover the benefits of Yoga , especially for stress relief and relaxation and taking time out for yourself.

Who is it for?

Total beginners to Yoga / Women who want to take time out for themselves to do some very light stretching of the body, breathing exercises and mindful relaxation in a friendly, non –judgemental, non- competitive group.

Benefits?

• Good overall body stretch
• Self acceptance – feel better about yourself
• A more positive outlook
• Stress relief
• Time for you
• Aid to relaxation and better sleep
• Tips and techniques for simple exercises to do at home
• Simple yoga practices to build into your day
• Sense of clarity
• A feeling of wellbeing
• An opportunity for you to think about short and long term goals
• Meet new folk

What will you need?

• Your own Yoga Mat and blanket (please bring to the taster)
• Belt, Block and cushion. (Gillian will advise at the taster)
• DOLLOPS OF COMPASSION FOR YOURSELF AND OTHERS

Cost?

First session on 7th Feb is free.

Introductory Offer of 5 sessions for £25, ( Normally £30 for blocks of 5 sessions )

Email gilliandodd@blueyonder.co.uk to book your place.

MummyNatal is a six week course just for Mums. Each session is 1 hour and has a section on mindful breathing, mindful movement (using birth balls), a birth talk discussion and a meditation. Each of the tools we introduce and practise in the sessions are non-prescriptive and are about encouraging you to find what works best for you. For example each of the mindful breathing exercises we use may be used in labour, or could be used for preparing for a c-section.

MummyNatal follows the Natal Family ethos of offering parents unbiased and non-judgemental information; helping you to prepare for your birth; understand your choices and make the best decisions for and your family. MummyNatal classes introduce tools that help you to understand what works best for you, your body and your baby. There is no right way to give birth – just the way that works for you.

For more information and to book your place please contact Pippa Wood on mrspvwood@googlemail.com.

Next two terms start 7 August; then 25 September.

A class designed for busy people, a quick blast of yoga in the morning will set you up for the day!

Whether you are new to Yoga or coming back to it, these gentle classes will restore your sense of wellbeing and confidence. Yoga can help stretch, strengthen and tone the body and offers simple breathing and relaxation techniques which can help cope with the busyness of life!

Benefits:

• Helps to regain strength and maintain posture
• Tones the abdominal muscles and pelvic floor
• Deep relaxation
• Socialise & make new friends

What does the class involve?

Forget any preconceptions about Yoga. You won’t be standing on your head or doing anything that you are not happy with. The posture work includes simple stretches, with a balanced sequence of stretching, strengthening and relaxing poses. The breath work is integrated into the class and the course will cover some specific breathing practices to help with anxiety, and stress.

For more info and to book your place, please email Caireen on caireenhart@gmail.com.

Maths and English tutoring from pre-school to GCSE. Book your free placement now and come along to see how we can help your child catch up or get ahead.

After many years working as a Maths Teacher in local secondary schools, I have decided to open classes at The Nest to enable pupils to access the excellent MagiKats programme.

Created for your child:

At MagiKats everyone has their own, individual programme, designed to meet their needs and to support the National Curriculum. We offer Maths and English Tuition programmes for Early Years development, Year 6 SATS, GCSE preparation or anything in-between.

Our Tutors:

The qualified tutors at this centre are carefully selected and fully trained. With working groups limited to a maximum of six students, tutors have the time to understand the child’s individual needs and also monitor their progress carefully. All tutors are enhanced DBS checked.

Book an Initial Meeting:

Before we allow students to enrol with us, they are required to sit a placement so we can identify what stage they are at with their Maths and/or English. This session takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. This gives us the opportunity to understand the student before they join MagiKats and for parents to see the environment we work in and some of the materials we use.

Contact Me:
If you would like to book an assessment or know more please contact me Joseph Hodson.

Email: joseph.h@magikats.co.uk
Telephone: 0191 6030 789
www.magikats.co.uk/gateshead

Gillian Dodd has practised Yoga since her early twenties and worked in Personal and Professional Development roles throughout her working life. Committed to provide a class for those who may think their bodies are not the right shape for Yoga. Passionate about encouraging women to take the first steps to discover the benefits of Yoga , especially for stress relief and relaxation and taking time out for yourself.

Who is it for?

Total beginners to Yoga / Women who want to take time out for themselves to do some very light stretching of the body, breathing exercises and mindful relaxation in a friendly, non –judgemental, non- competitive group.

Benefits?

• Good overall body stretch
• Self acceptance – feel better about yourself
• A more positive outlook
• Stress relief
• Time for you
• Aid to relaxation and better sleep
• Tips and techniques for simple exercises to do at home
• Simple yoga practices to build into your day
• Sense of clarity
• A feeling of wellbeing
• An opportunity for you to think about short and long term goals
• Meet new folk

What will you need?

• Your own Yoga Mat and blanket (please bring to the taster)
• Belt, Block and cushion. (Gillian will advise at the taster)
• DOLLOPS OF COMPASSION FOR YOURSELF AND OTHERS

Email gilliandodd@blueyonder.co.uk to book your place.

Gillian Dodd has practised Yoga since her early twenties and worked in Personal and Professional Development roles throughout her working life. Committed to provide a class for those who may think their bodies are not the right shape for Yoga. Passionate about encouraging women to take the first steps to discover the benefits of Yoga , especially for stress relief and relaxation and taking time out for yourself.

Who is it for?

Total beginners to Yoga / Women who want to take time out for themselves to do some very light stretching of the body, breathing exercises and mindful relaxation in a friendly, non –judgemental, non- competitive group.

Benefits?

• Good overall body stretch
• Self acceptance – feel better about yourself
• A more positive outlook
• Stress relief
• Time for you
• Aid to relaxation and better sleep
• Tips and techniques for simple exercises to do at home
• Simple yoga practices to build into your day
• Sense of clarity
• A feeling of wellbeing
• An opportunity for you to think about short and long term goals
• Meet new folk

What will you need?

• Your own Yoga Mat and blanket (please bring to the taster)
• Belt, Block and cushion. (Gillian will advise at the taster)
• DOLLOPS OF COMPASSION FOR YOURSELF AND OTHERS

Cost?

Introductory Offer of 5 sessions for £25, ( Normally £30 for blocks of 5 sessions )

Email gilliandodd@blueyonder.co.uk to book your place.

Baby massage has many benefits to both the care giver and the child, and can be started from birth onwards. Even premature babies benefit from still touch, and massage.

Benefits of Massage (for babies, mums and dads):

• Infant-Parent attachment or “bonding”
• Relaxation
• Makes baby feel loved
• Promotes better sleep
• Facilitates body awareness
• Boosts immune system
• Sensory stimulation
• Improves skin condition
• Improves blood circulation
• Helps digestion
• Balances respiration
• Relief for teething pains
• Help waste elimination
• Helps build parents’ and baby’s self-esteem
• Helps you learn about your baby (their needs and desires)
• Relaxes parents
• Stimulates production of oxytocin

The classes are designed to enhance the bonding between care giver and child and not only promote Baby Massage, but look at reading babies cues, understanding your child, relaxation and stimulation.

For info and to book your place email rachel@jittabugs.com or call 07739811716.

Maths and English tutoring from pre-school to GCSE. Book your free placement now and come along to see how we can help your child catch up or get ahead.

After many years working as a Maths Teacher in local secondary schools, I have decided to open classes at The Nest to enable pupils to access the excellent MagiKats programme.

Created for your child:

At MagiKats everyone has their own, individual programme, designed to meet their needs and to support the National Curriculum. We offer Maths and English Tuition programmes for Early Years development, Year 6 SATS, GCSE preparation or anything in-between.

Our Tutors:

The qualified tutors at this centre are carefully selected and fully trained. With working groups limited to a maximum of six students, tutors have the time to understand the child’s individual needs and also monitor their progress carefully. All tutors are enhanced DBS checked.

Book an Initial Meeting:

Before we allow students to enrol with us, they are required to sit a placement so we can identify what stage they are at with their Maths and/or English. This session takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. This gives us the opportunity to understand the student before they join MagiKats and for parents to see the environment we work in and some of the materials we use.

Contact Me:
If you would like to book an assessment or know more please contact me Joseph Hodson.

Email: joseph.h@magikats.co.uk
Telephone: 0191 6030 789
www.magikats.co.uk/gateshead

A friendly environment in which to exercise and meet other mums to be!

The class aims to encourage sound posture and support through pregnancy and give ideas for early post-natal recovery. It may also help to prepare the body for labour by building the strength and awareness of those essential pelvic floor and tummy muscles! We use gym balls, bands and other small equipment to modify the classical Pilates mat work and make it appropriate for pregnancy. A great way to build ante-natal strength and post-natal friendships!

For more information and to book your place email Josie on bumpsandbabiespilates@hotmail.co.uk

Help get your body back on track in a friendly, supportive, non-pressured environment.  A relaxed atmosphere helping you to exercise and socialise, but still working hard!  Baby comes too so no need for childcare.  A great way to regain pelvic and abdominal control, help posture, relieve muscle tensions and learn fun ways to involve your baby so that it fits into your day! Exercises are always adapted to the individual if required.  No move suits all, so classes are small! The selected exercises all help prepare for the classical mat work for those who have an interest in progressing beyond the post-natal phase too.

Standard 6-week course costs £48. Course lengths may vary.

Email Josie at bumpsandbabiespilates@hotmail.co.uk to book your place.

Gillian Dodd has practised Yoga since her early twenties and worked in Personal and Professional Development roles throughout her working life. Committed to provide a class for those who may think their bodies are not the right shape for Yoga. Passionate about encouraging women to take the first steps to discover the benefits of Yoga , especially for stress relief and relaxation and taking time out for yourself.

Who is it for?

Total beginners to Yoga / Women who want to take time out for themselves to do some very light stretching of the body, breathing exercises and mindful relaxation in a friendly, non –judgemental, non- competitive group.

Benefits?

• Good overall body stretch
• Self acceptance – feel better about yourself
• A more positive outlook
• Stress relief
• Time for you
• Aid to relaxation and better sleep
• Tips and techniques for simple exercises to do at home
• Simple yoga practices to build into your day
• Sense of clarity
• A feeling of wellbeing
• An opportunity for you to think about short and long term goals
• Meet new folk

What will you need?

• Your own Yoga Mat and blanket (please bring to the taster)
• Belt, Block and cushion. (Gillian will advise at the taster)
• DOLLOPS OF COMPASSION FOR YOURSELF AND OTHERS

Cost?

First session on 7th Feb is free.

Introductory Offer of 5 sessions for £25, ( Normally £30 for blocks of 5 sessions )

Email gilliandodd@blueyonder.co.uk to book your place.

MummyNatal is a six week course just for Mums. Each session is 1 hour and has a section on mindful breathing, mindful movement (using birth balls), a birth talk discussion and a meditation. Each of the tools we introduce and practise in the sessions are non-prescriptive and are about encouraging you to find what works best for you. For example each of the mindful breathing exercises we use may be used in labour, or could be used for preparing for a c-section.

MummyNatal follows the Natal Family ethos of offering parents unbiased and non-judgemental information; helping you to prepare for your birth; understand your choices and make the best decisions for and your family. MummyNatal classes introduce tools that help you to understand what works best for you, your body and your baby. There is no right way to give birth – just the way that works for you.

For more information and to book your place please contact Pippa Wood on mrspvwood@googlemail.com.

Next two terms start 7 August; then 25 September.

A class designed for busy people, a quick blast of yoga in the morning will set you up for the day!

Whether you are new to Yoga or coming back to it, these gentle classes will restore your sense of wellbeing and confidence. Yoga can help stretch, strengthen and tone the body and offers simple breathing and relaxation techniques which can help cope with the busyness of life!

Benefits:

• Helps to regain strength and maintain posture
• Tones the abdominal muscles and pelvic floor
• Deep relaxation
• Socialise & make new friends

What does the class involve?

Forget any preconceptions about Yoga. You won’t be standing on your head or doing anything that you are not happy with. The posture work includes simple stretches, with a balanced sequence of stretching, strengthening and relaxing poses. The breath work is integrated into the class and the course will cover some specific breathing practices to help with anxiety, and stress.

For more info and to book your place, please email Caireen on caireenhart@gmail.com.

Maths and English tutoring from pre-school to GCSE. Book your free placement now and come along to see how we can help your child catch up or get ahead.

After many years working as a Maths Teacher in local secondary schools, I have decided to open classes at The Nest to enable pupils to access the excellent MagiKats programme.

Created for your child:

At MagiKats everyone has their own, individual programme, designed to meet their needs and to support the National Curriculum. We offer Maths and English Tuition programmes for Early Years development, Year 6 SATS, GCSE preparation or anything in-between.

Our Tutors:

The qualified tutors at this centre are carefully selected and fully trained. With working groups limited to a maximum of six students, tutors have the time to understand the child’s individual needs and also monitor their progress carefully. All tutors are enhanced DBS checked.

Book an Initial Meeting:

Before we allow students to enrol with us, they are required to sit a placement so we can identify what stage they are at with their Maths and/or English. This session takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. This gives us the opportunity to understand the student before they join MagiKats and for parents to see the environment we work in and some of the materials we use.

Contact Me:
If you would like to book an assessment or know more please contact me Joseph Hodson.

Email: joseph.h@magikats.co.uk
Telephone: 0191 6030 789
www.magikats.co.uk/gateshead

Gillian Dodd has practised Yoga since her early twenties and worked in Personal and Professional Development roles throughout her working life. Committed to provide a class for those who may think their bodies are not the right shape for Yoga. Passionate about encouraging women to take the first steps to discover the benefits of Yoga , especially for stress relief and relaxation and taking time out for yourself.

Who is it for?

Total beginners to Yoga / Women who want to take time out for themselves to do some very light stretching of the body, breathing exercises and mindful relaxation in a friendly, non –judgemental, non- competitive group.

Benefits?

• Good overall body stretch
• Self acceptance – feel better about yourself
• A more positive outlook
• Stress relief
• Time for you
• Aid to relaxation and better sleep
• Tips and techniques for simple exercises to do at home
• Simple yoga practices to build into your day
• Sense of clarity
• A feeling of wellbeing
• An opportunity for you to think about short and long term goals
• Meet new folk

What will you need?

• Your own Yoga Mat and blanket (please bring to the taster)
• Belt, Block and cushion. (Gillian will advise at the taster)
• DOLLOPS OF COMPASSION FOR YOURSELF AND OTHERS

Email gilliandodd@blueyonder.co.uk to book your place.

Gillian Dodd has practised Yoga since her early twenties and worked in Personal and Professional Development roles throughout her working life. Committed to provide a class for those who may think their bodies are not the right shape for Yoga. Passionate about encouraging women to take the first steps to discover the benefits of Yoga , especially for stress relief and relaxation and taking time out for yourself.

Who is it for?

Total beginners to Yoga / Women who want to take time out for themselves to do some very light stretching of the body, breathing exercises and mindful relaxation in a friendly, non –judgemental, non- competitive group.

Benefits?

• Good overall body stretch
• Self acceptance – feel better about yourself
• A more positive outlook
• Stress relief
• Time for you
• Aid to relaxation and better sleep
• Tips and techniques for simple exercises to do at home
• Simple yoga practices to build into your day
• Sense of clarity
• A feeling of wellbeing
• An opportunity for you to think about short and long term goals
• Meet new folk

What will you need?

• Your own Yoga Mat and blanket (please bring to the taster)
• Belt, Block and cushion. (Gillian will advise at the taster)
• DOLLOPS OF COMPASSION FOR YOURSELF AND OTHERS

Cost?

Introductory Offer of 5 sessions for £25, ( Normally £30 for blocks of 5 sessions )

Email gilliandodd@blueyonder.co.uk to book your place.

Baby massage has many benefits to both the care giver and the child, and can be started from birth onwards. Even premature babies benefit from still touch, and massage.

Benefits of Massage (for babies, mums and dads):

• Infant-Parent attachment or “bonding”
• Relaxation
• Makes baby feel loved
• Promotes better sleep
• Facilitates body awareness
• Boosts immune system
• Sensory stimulation
• Improves skin condition
• Improves blood circulation
• Helps digestion
• Balances respiration
• Relief for teething pains
• Help waste elimination
• Helps build parents’ and baby’s self-esteem
• Helps you learn about your baby (their needs and desires)
• Relaxes parents
• Stimulates production of oxytocin

The classes are designed to enhance the bonding between care giver and child and not only promote Baby Massage, but look at reading babies cues, understanding your child, relaxation and stimulation.

For info and to book your place email rachel@jittabugs.com or call 07739811716.

Maths and English tutoring from pre-school to GCSE. Book your free placement now and come along to see how we can help your child catch up or get ahead.

After many years working as a Maths Teacher in local secondary schools, I have decided to open classes at The Nest to enable pupils to access the excellent MagiKats programme.

Created for your child:

At MagiKats everyone has their own, individual programme, designed to meet their needs and to support the National Curriculum. We offer Maths and English Tuition programmes for Early Years development, Year 6 SATS, GCSE preparation or anything in-between.

Our Tutors:

The qualified tutors at this centre are carefully selected and fully trained. With working groups limited to a maximum of six students, tutors have the time to understand the child’s individual needs and also monitor their progress carefully. All tutors are enhanced DBS checked.

Book an Initial Meeting:

Before we allow students to enrol with us, they are required to sit a placement so we can identify what stage they are at with their Maths and/or English. This session takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. This gives us the opportunity to understand the student before they join MagiKats and for parents to see the environment we work in and some of the materials we use.

Contact Me:
If you would like to book an assessment or know more please contact me Joseph Hodson.

Email: joseph.h@magikats.co.uk
Telephone: 0191 6030 789
www.magikats.co.uk/gateshead

A friendly environment in which to exercise and meet other mums to be!

The class aims to encourage sound posture and support through pregnancy and give ideas for early post-natal recovery. It may also help to prepare the body for labour by building the strength and awareness of those essential pelvic floor and tummy muscles! We use gym balls, bands and other small equipment to modify the classical Pilates mat work and make it appropriate for pregnancy. A great way to build ante-natal strength and post-natal friendships!

For more information and to book your place email Josie on bumpsandbabiespilates@hotmail.co.uk

Help get your body back on track in a friendly, supportive, non-pressured environment.  A relaxed atmosphere helping you to exercise and socialise, but still working hard!  Baby comes too so no need for childcare.  A great way to regain pelvic and abdominal control, help posture, relieve muscle tensions and learn fun ways to involve your baby so that it fits into your day! Exercises are always adapted to the individual if required.  No move suits all, so classes are small! The selected exercises all help prepare for the classical mat work for those who have an interest in progressing beyond the post-natal phase too.

Standard 6-week course costs £48. Course lengths may vary.

Email Josie at bumpsandbabiespilates@hotmail.co.uk to book your place.

Gillian Dodd has practised Yoga since her early twenties and worked in Personal and Professional Development roles throughout her working life. Committed to provide a class for those who may think their bodies are not the right shape for Yoga. Passionate about encouraging women to take the first steps to discover the benefits of Yoga , especially for stress relief and relaxation and taking time out for yourself.

Who is it for?

Total beginners to Yoga / Women who want to take time out for themselves to do some very light stretching of the body, breathing exercises and mindful relaxation in a friendly, non –judgemental, non- competitive group.

Benefits?

• Good overall body stretch
• Self acceptance – feel better about yourself
• A more positive outlook
• Stress relief
• Time for you
• Aid to relaxation and better sleep
• Tips and techniques for simple exercises to do at home
• Simple yoga practices to build into your day
• Sense of clarity
• A feeling of wellbeing
• An opportunity for you to think about short and long term goals
• Meet new folk

What will you need?

• Your own Yoga Mat and blanket (please bring to the taster)
• Belt, Block and cushion. (Gillian will advise at the taster)
• DOLLOPS OF COMPASSION FOR YOURSELF AND OTHERS

Cost?

First session on 7th Feb is free.

Introductory Offer of 5 sessions for £25, ( Normally £30 for blocks of 5 sessions )

Email gilliandodd@blueyonder.co.uk to book your place.

MummyNatal is a six week course just for Mums. Each session is 1 hour and has a section on mindful breathing, mindful movement (using birth balls), a birth talk discussion and a meditation. Each of the tools we introduce and practise in the sessions are non-prescriptive and are about encouraging you to find what works best for you. For example each of the mindful breathing exercises we use may be used in labour, or could be used for preparing for a c-section.

MummyNatal follows the Natal Family ethos of offering parents unbiased and non-judgemental information; helping you to prepare for your birth; understand your choices and make the best decisions for and your family. MummyNatal classes introduce tools that help you to understand what works best for you, your body and your baby. There is no right way to give birth – just the way that works for you.

For more information and to book your place please contact Pippa Wood on mrspvwood@googlemail.com.

Next two terms start 7 August; then 25 September.

A class designed for busy people, a quick blast of yoga in the morning will set you up for the day!

Whether you are new to Yoga or coming back to it, these gentle classes will restore your sense of wellbeing and confidence. Yoga can help stretch, strengthen and tone the body and offers simple breathing and relaxation techniques which can help cope with the busyness of life!

Benefits:

• Helps to regain strength and maintain posture
• Tones the abdominal muscles and pelvic floor
• Deep relaxation
• Socialise & make new friends

What does the class involve?

Forget any preconceptions about Yoga. You won’t be standing on your head or doing anything that you are not happy with. The posture work includes simple stretches, with a balanced sequence of stretching, strengthening and relaxing poses. The breath work is integrated into the class and the course will cover some specific breathing practices to help with anxiety, and stress.

For more info and to book your place, please email Caireen on caireenhart@gmail.com.

Maths and English tutoring from pre-school to GCSE. Book your free placement now and come along to see how we can help your child catch up or get ahead.

After many years working as a Maths Teacher in local secondary schools, I have decided to open classes at The Nest to enable pupils to access the excellent MagiKats programme.

Created for your child:

At MagiKats everyone has their own, individual programme, designed to meet their needs and to support the National Curriculum. We offer Maths and English Tuition programmes for Early Years development, Year 6 SATS, GCSE preparation or anything in-between.

Our Tutors:

The qualified tutors at this centre are carefully selected and fully trained. With working groups limited to a maximum of six students, tutors have the time to understand the child’s individual needs and also monitor their progress carefully. All tutors are enhanced DBS checked.

Book an Initial Meeting:

Before we allow students to enrol with us, they are required to sit a placement so we can identify what stage they are at with their Maths and/or English. This session takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. This gives us the opportunity to understand the student before they join MagiKats and for parents to see the environment we work in and some of the materials we use.

Contact Me:
If you would like to book an assessment or know more please contact me Joseph Hodson.

Email: joseph.h@magikats.co.uk
Telephone: 0191 6030 789
www.magikats.co.uk/gateshead