Subject: Mind & Body

The art of Chi Kung uses a range of simple exercises without the need to learn a complicated sequence of movements. These exercises integrate breathing, posture and meditation into flowing practices that help to promote good physical and mental health and stress release. Students are encouraged to work at their own pace in a calm and non-competitive environment. All of the chi kung exercises are performed standing. Individual adaptations according to needs and abilities are possible.

The exercises are drawn from a variety of traditional sources including T’ai Chi Chuan itself. This T’ai Chi and Chi Kung Exercise course is appropriate for Beginners or those with more experience. New people are welcome at any time.

Further information that may help you before attending is available in the document ‘Enjoying your first Class’ available for download via www.cambridgetaichi.co.uk

There is a health questionnaire to complete before the first lesson. This will be sent out with confirmation of your booking.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE NEEDED?

No previous experience or knowledge is required.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the end of the course participants will have the opportunity to:

• Develop an understanding of key principles

• Become familiar with the basic exercise set

• Begin a home practice for stress relief and wellbeing

• Improve posture and breathing

• Deepen your understanding of physical, energetic and meditational aspects of the art (returning learners)

EXTRA COSTS ON THE COURSE FOR EXAMPLE TEXT BOOK,

None.

FOR THE FIRST SESSION you will need:

Wear comfortable clothes and enough space to move freely

Brief Description

This course will focus on a simple and compact T’ai Chi form consisting of 4 ‘modular ‘ elements that can be practised in varying levels of complexity. including a seated version, In addition we will use simple exercises to develop key principles of the art.

The course will include tuition in:

• The 4 ‘modules’ of the form.
• Combinations of the modules in various levels of complexity including a seated variant
• Associated exercises (Chi Kung) to explore basic principles, posture and breathing.
• Stepping patterns
• An introduction to T’ai Chi partner work.

This is an ideal way to start learning T’ai chi encompassing key principles in a simple and accessible package. Once learnt the form can be performed in a small space such as an average sized sitting room and is suitable for people of all abilities and experience.

Further information that may help you before attending is available in the document ‘Enjoying your first class’ available for download via www.cambridgetaichi.co.uk

There is a health questionnaire to complete before the first lesson. This will be sent out with confirmation of your booking.

  Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No previous experience or knowledge is required.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course participants will have the opportunity to:

• Develop an overview of the first half of the form and associated exercises
• Develop an understanding of key principles
• Begin a home practice for stress relief and well-being
• Improve posture and breathing

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

None.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Loose clothing and soft shoes. Further information that may help you before attending is available in the document Enjoying Your First Class available for download via www.cambridgetaichi.co.uk

Your health questionnaire – you can also return this by email.

 On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

There are classes available teaching other sequences and further developing the art.

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description:

Have you ever wanted to try Pilates but you were not exactly sure what it involved and whether it would be suitable for you? Pilates is a form of exercise which concentrates on strengthening the body with an emphasis on core strength. This helps to improve general fitness and overall well-being.

Similar to Yoga, Pilates concentrates on posture, balance and flexibility. The chance of injury is much lower than with other more strenuous forms of exercise.
It also focuses on the mind-body connection and breathing.
Pilates was invented by Joseph Pilates as an exercise program for injured dancers and soldiers while living in the UK. Joseph Pilates believed that physical and mental health were closely connected.
This form of exercises will help you improve posture, mobility, muscular strength, balance and breathing technique. Each session will aim to build and develop from the previous session. This workout is designed to help you develop leaner, longer-looking muscles, establish core strength and stability and heighten mind-body awareness. Class numbers are limited which gives you an opportunity to interact and be corrected by your tutor.
Therefore Pilates not only improves your physical balance through correct posture but will also restore your mind-body balance.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This is a beginners plus course, some learners may have been attending a while. Some level of fitness and ability would be beneficial. If you are unsure, contact the office on 01223 712340

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
Enhance body awareness
Improve muscle strength
Learn breathing technique
Improve posture

For the first session you will need to bring:

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Continue in the following term.
Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description:

In Pilates the chance of injury is much lower than with other more strenuous forms of exercise.
Pilates also focuses on the mind-body connection and breathing.
Pilates was invented by Joseph Pilates as an exercise program for injured dancers and soldiers while living in the UK. Joseph Pilates believed that physical and mental health were closely connected.
It incorporates exercises to help improve posture, mobility, muscular strength and breathing technique. Each session will aim to build and develop on from the previous session. This workout is designed to help participants develop leaner, longer-looking muscles, establish core strength and stability and heighten mind-body awareness.
Class numbers are limited which gives you an opportunity to interact and be corrected by your tutor.
Because Pilates can be modified to provide either a gentle strength training program or a challenging workout, most people would have no problem with this form of exercise.

The health benefits include:

Good posture – Pilates will teach you to gain and maintain good posture. The exercises require that your body is always in alignment. This is especially beneficial if you suffer from lower back pain.
Muscle Tone – the exercises involve the use of muscles that you may not use on a daily basis. After the initial soreness, you’ll find that your muscles will be much more toned
Stronger abdominal muscles – Pilates focuses on strengthening your core which includes your abdominal muscles, you’ll find that one of the benefits of Pilates is that it will result in a flat stomach.
Flexibility – Pilates will restore your flexibility
Improves your balance – through the mind-body connection which is taught in Pilates you will become much more aware of how your body moves and performs. Therefore Pilates not only improves your physical balance through correct posture but will also restore your mind-body balance.
Pilates gives you a general sense of well-being – because it focuses on providing balance between your mind and body.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

40 – 50 hours tuition

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:

• Enhance body awareness
• Improve muscle strength
• Learn breathing technique
• Improve posture

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

None

For the first session you will need to bring:

A mat, towel and small cushion. Please also wear comfortable clothing that you can move in, trainers and water bottle.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Your tutor will advise you.
Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description:

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

You should have completed the Acting Foundation course, or have had some acting training.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

None

For the first session you will need to bring:

Wear comfortable clothing

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

A higher level acting course.

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturdays and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description:

Join me in in a Yoga for Everyone class. This yoga flow class will offer everyone from yoga newbies to yoga veterans the opportunity to develop and try new things. The class will focus on mobility, body awareness and the more technical elements of yoga with a large emphasis on correct alignment. Each class starts with gentle movement and breath exercises and works into a section of more physical demand to warm up the body before relaxing into some deep stretches on the mat. The class finishes with an extended period relaxation. You will find the mix of slow and fast paced practice offers the perfect balance between gentle exertion and quiet stillness.  

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None – this course is for everyone from absolute beginners to veteran yogis.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have:

• Increased body awareness
• Knowledge and understanding of basic yoga poses
• Increased flexibility
• Better connection to the breath and relaxation techniques

Extra Costs:

Please provide your own yoga mat.

For the first session please bring:

Please come wearing comfortable clothes and with your own yoga mat. Water bottle and towel if desired.

On Completion of this course what might your next steps be?

I offer many variations throughout the course so term to term will offer you areas of development regardless of the level of the course.  

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description:

Contemporary Dance class for all. This hour-long class will work through a warmup, technique-based exercises, and a combination dance piece. The combination dance piece will be taught across the course, so you will have a finished piece to take with you after the 10 weeks.   

This class is a great way to build your coordination, balance, fitness, and use of breath through the fun medium of dance.  

Contemporary dance is a style of dance built from many dance forms and focuses on movement lead by breath, the style allows for unlimited freedom of movement from intricate movements to large sweeping gestures. 

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None, this class is for anyone that wants to learn dance whether you’re here to perfect technique or enjoy dancing to some music.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the 10 week course, you will have learnt:

• A short dance combination
• Fundamental technique base
• Knowledge of the style of dance

Extra Costs:

None

For the first session please bring:

Water, comfy clothes that allow movement and socks.

On Completion of this course what might your next steps be?

Keeping your passion for dance alive by coming along next term too!

Brief Description:

Who doesn’t like dancing to a musical?

Take to the stage every week and be the star of your own show as you learn easy to follow routines to a variety of musical songs from stage and screen; including “Mamma Mia”, “Flashdance” and “Footloose”.

The session is split into two main components; Fitness and flexibility is the focus of the first section of the session with a choreographed routine to finish each week.

Never feel like exercise is a chore again!

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This is a mixed ability session, there will be different levels of fitness (and coordination!). The course would be classed as aerobic.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:

• Increase cardiovascular and aerobic fitness levels.
• Improve flexibility and posture.
• Learn a variety of choreographed routines in different styles.
• Improved muscle memory and coordination.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

No extra costs

For the first session you will need to bring:

Comfortable clothing that you are able to move in, trainers or other suitable footwear (jazz shoes may be worn but not a requirement). Plenty of water.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Continue onto an additional course to improve in skill level further adding to the technique and confidence level gained through out the current course.

Brief description

Face Yoga beginners is an amazing workout for your facial muscles. We all know the benefits of practicing Yoga and keeping fit, well our faces can also benefit from a gentle workout!
Experience incredible anti-aging benefits as well as reducing headaches, sinuses, grinding teeth and neck strain.
Improve the appearance of your skin. Build your confidence and feel great about yourself with these specially designed lessons. Take some time for you!

Learning Outcomes

• Knowledge of Face Yoga techniques.
• How to workout your facial muscles.
• Help reduce headaches, neck and eye strain
• General sense of wellbeing that Face Yoga gives you

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

None.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Please bring along a hand mirror, or small mirror with a stand, hand sanitizer and a serum or moisturiser (recommended but not essential) Please also bring  a pen/pencil and paper for note taking.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturdays and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description:

Train the mind to reduce stress by taking time to unplug from a busy schedule and connect with what matters most to you. Are you ready to find a different way of dealing with stress, anxiety and feeling low? Would you like to learn to still your busy mind and switch off in order to fully relax? Mindfulness meditation, if practiced regularly, can help you to take better care of your health and wellbeing. This eight-week programme will teach you different ways of meditating, so that you can adapt how you practice to your lifestyle. By learning as a group, you will support each other to challenge learnt behaviours and habits that may be contributing to feeling stressed and far from your best.  

N.B: So that you can adapt your practice to suit your lifestyle mobile phones to be switched off during the class. 

 Please note:

This course is funded by Cambridgeshire Skills, so full attendance is required; you will also need to complete an enrolment form so that the office can apply for the funding and complete an individual learning plan weekly with your tutor.

This course may be fully funded if:
You are over 19 years old
You live within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough combined authority
and have lived in the UK / an EEA country for the last 3 years.

Contact the office if you would like to confirm your eligibility.

If you do not qualify for funding but would still like to attend contact the office for a price.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This course is open to beginners to mindfulness meditation, as well as those with some experience, who wish to develop practice and confidence. The teaching approach is experiential, rather than academic, and invites learners to commit to practising meditation at home daily, in order to consolidate the new skills learnt. 

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:

• Be competent and confident in your personal meditation practice 
• Have a deeper understanding of the science of stress and its impact on behaviours 
• Exercise the ability to intervene at an earlier stage in the stress build-up and reduce its impact on wellbeing 
• Connect with others to support home-practice and create a social support network 
• Practice silence for up to 20 minutes in each meditation practice 

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

Learners will need a fresh and personalised notebook, in which to journal, as well as a set of coloured pens/ pencils. Notebooks will be provided if needed.

Bringing a small cushion and shawl/ small blanket will help learners feel more comfortable, when practising outdoors inclement weather 

For the first session you will need to bring:

Learners will need a fresh and personalised notebook, in which to journal, as well as a set of coloured pens/ pencils. 

Bringing a small cushion and shawl/ small blanket will help learners feel more comfortable, when practising outdoors inclement weather 

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Talk to your health care providers, e.g. social prescriber, about how mindfulness meditation can support your wellbeing along with other treatment and social support options. 

To continue practicing at home and integrating the new skills into your lifestyle 

To connect with local meditation practice networks via social media   

To explore the origins of secular mindfulness meditation by exploring its spiritual dimension at  at the Cambridge Buddhist Centre 

To download an app to support home-practice. 

The art of Chi Kung uses a range of simple exercises without the need to learn a complicated sequence of movements. These exercises integrate breathing, posture and meditation into flowing practices that help to promote good physical and mental health and stress release. Students are encouraged to work at their own pace in a calm and non-competitive environment. All of the chi kung exercises are performed standing. Individual adaptations according to needs and abilities are possible.

The exercises are drawn from a variety of traditional sources including T’ai Chi Chuan itself. This T’ai Chi and Chi Kung Exercise course is appropriate for Beginners or those with more experience. New people are welcome at any time.

Further information that may help you before attending is available in the document ‘Enjoying your first Class’ available for download via www.cambridgetaichi.co.uk

There is a health questionnaire to complete before the first lesson. This will be sent out with confirmation of your booking.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE NEEDED?

No previous experience or knowledge is required.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the end of the course participants will have the opportunity to:

• Develop an understanding of key principles

• Become familiar with the basic exercise set

• Begin a home practice for stress relief and wellbeing

• Improve posture and breathing

• Deepen your understanding of physical, energetic and meditational aspects of the art (returning learners)

EXTRA COSTS ON THE COURSE FOR EXAMPLE TEXT BOOK,

None.

FOR THE FIRST SESSION you will need:

Wear comfortable clothes and enough space to move freely

Brief Description

This course will focus on a simple and compact T’ai Chi form consisting of 4 ‘modular ‘ elements that can be practised in varying levels of complexity. including a seated version, In addition we will use simple exercises to develop key principles of the art.

The course will include tuition in:

• The 4 ‘modules’ of the form.
• Combinations of the modules in various levels of complexity including a seated variant
• Associated exercises (Chi Kung) to explore basic principles, posture and breathing.
• Stepping patterns
• An introduction to T’ai Chi partner work.

This is an ideal way to start learning T’ai chi encompassing key principles in a simple and accessible package. Once learnt the form can be performed in a small space such as an average sized sitting room and is suitable for people of all abilities and experience.

Further information that may help you before attending is available in the document ‘Enjoying your first class’ available for download via www.cambridgetaichi.co.uk

There is a health questionnaire to complete before the first lesson. This will be sent out with confirmation of your booking.

  Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No previous experience or knowledge is required.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course participants will have the opportunity to:

• Develop an overview of the first half of the form and associated exercises
• Develop an understanding of key principles
• Begin a home practice for stress relief and well-being
• Improve posture and breathing

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

None.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Loose clothing and soft shoes. Further information that may help you before attending is available in the document Enjoying Your First Class available for download via www.cambridgetaichi.co.uk

Your health questionnaire – you can also return this by email.

 On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

There are classes available teaching other sequences and further developing the art.

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description:

Have you ever wanted to try Pilates but you were not exactly sure what it involved and whether it would be suitable for you? Pilates is a form of exercise which concentrates on strengthening the body with an emphasis on core strength. This helps to improve general fitness and overall well-being.

Similar to Yoga, Pilates concentrates on posture, balance and flexibility. The chance of injury is much lower than with other more strenuous forms of exercise.
It also focuses on the mind-body connection and breathing.
Pilates was invented by Joseph Pilates as an exercise program for injured dancers and soldiers while living in the UK. Joseph Pilates believed that physical and mental health were closely connected.
This form of exercises will help you improve posture, mobility, muscular strength, balance and breathing technique. Each session will aim to build and develop from the previous session. This workout is designed to help you develop leaner, longer-looking muscles, establish core strength and stability and heighten mind-body awareness. Class numbers are limited which gives you an opportunity to interact and be corrected by your tutor.
Therefore Pilates not only improves your physical balance through correct posture but will also restore your mind-body balance.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This is a beginners plus course, some learners may have been attending a while. Some level of fitness and ability would be beneficial. If you are unsure, contact the office on 01223 712340

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
Enhance body awareness
Improve muscle strength
Learn breathing technique
Improve posture

For the first session you will need to bring:

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Continue in the following term.
Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description:

In Pilates the chance of injury is much lower than with other more strenuous forms of exercise.
Pilates also focuses on the mind-body connection and breathing.
Pilates was invented by Joseph Pilates as an exercise program for injured dancers and soldiers while living in the UK. Joseph Pilates believed that physical and mental health were closely connected.
It incorporates exercises to help improve posture, mobility, muscular strength and breathing technique. Each session will aim to build and develop on from the previous session. This workout is designed to help participants develop leaner, longer-looking muscles, establish core strength and stability and heighten mind-body awareness.
Class numbers are limited which gives you an opportunity to interact and be corrected by your tutor.
Because Pilates can be modified to provide either a gentle strength training program or a challenging workout, most people would have no problem with this form of exercise.

The health benefits include:

Good posture – Pilates will teach you to gain and maintain good posture. The exercises require that your body is always in alignment. This is especially beneficial if you suffer from lower back pain.
Muscle Tone – the exercises involve the use of muscles that you may not use on a daily basis. After the initial soreness, you’ll find that your muscles will be much more toned
Stronger abdominal muscles – Pilates focuses on strengthening your core which includes your abdominal muscles, you’ll find that one of the benefits of Pilates is that it will result in a flat stomach.
Flexibility – Pilates will restore your flexibility
Improves your balance – through the mind-body connection which is taught in Pilates you will become much more aware of how your body moves and performs. Therefore Pilates not only improves your physical balance through correct posture but will also restore your mind-body balance.
Pilates gives you a general sense of well-being – because it focuses on providing balance between your mind and body.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

40 – 50 hours tuition

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:

• Enhance body awareness
• Improve muscle strength
• Learn breathing technique
• Improve posture

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

None

For the first session you will need to bring:

A mat, towel and small cushion. Please also wear comfortable clothing that you can move in, trainers and water bottle.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Your tutor will advise you.
Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description:

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

You should have completed the Acting Foundation course, or have had some acting training.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

None

For the first session you will need to bring:

Wear comfortable clothing

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

A higher level acting course.

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturdays and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description:

Join me in in a Yoga for Everyone class. This yoga flow class will offer everyone from yoga newbies to yoga veterans the opportunity to develop and try new things. The class will focus on mobility, body awareness and the more technical elements of yoga with a large emphasis on correct alignment. Each class starts with gentle movement and breath exercises and works into a section of more physical demand to warm up the body before relaxing into some deep stretches on the mat. The class finishes with an extended period relaxation. You will find the mix of slow and fast paced practice offers the perfect balance between gentle exertion and quiet stillness.  

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None – this course is for everyone from absolute beginners to veteran yogis.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have:

• Increased body awareness
• Knowledge and understanding of basic yoga poses
• Increased flexibility
• Better connection to the breath and relaxation techniques

Extra Costs:

Please provide your own yoga mat.

For the first session please bring:

Please come wearing comfortable clothes and with your own yoga mat. Water bottle and towel if desired.

On Completion of this course what might your next steps be?

I offer many variations throughout the course so term to term will offer you areas of development regardless of the level of the course.  

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description:

Contemporary Dance class for all. This hour-long class will work through a warmup, technique-based exercises, and a combination dance piece. The combination dance piece will be taught across the course, so you will have a finished piece to take with you after the 10 weeks.   

This class is a great way to build your coordination, balance, fitness, and use of breath through the fun medium of dance.  

Contemporary dance is a style of dance built from many dance forms and focuses on movement lead by breath, the style allows for unlimited freedom of movement from intricate movements to large sweeping gestures. 

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None, this class is for anyone that wants to learn dance whether you’re here to perfect technique or enjoy dancing to some music.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the 10 week course, you will have learnt:

• A short dance combination
• Fundamental technique base
• Knowledge of the style of dance

Extra Costs:

None

For the first session please bring:

Water, comfy clothes that allow movement and socks.

On Completion of this course what might your next steps be?

Keeping your passion for dance alive by coming along next term too!

Brief Description:

Who doesn’t like dancing to a musical?

Take to the stage every week and be the star of your own show as you learn easy to follow routines to a variety of musical songs from stage and screen; including “Mamma Mia”, “Flashdance” and “Footloose”.

The session is split into two main components; Fitness and flexibility is the focus of the first section of the session with a choreographed routine to finish each week.

Never feel like exercise is a chore again!

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This is a mixed ability session, there will be different levels of fitness (and coordination!). The course would be classed as aerobic.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:

• Increase cardiovascular and aerobic fitness levels.
• Improve flexibility and posture.
• Learn a variety of choreographed routines in different styles.
• Improved muscle memory and coordination.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

No extra costs

For the first session you will need to bring:

Comfortable clothing that you are able to move in, trainers or other suitable footwear (jazz shoes may be worn but not a requirement). Plenty of water.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Continue onto an additional course to improve in skill level further adding to the technique and confidence level gained through out the current course.

Brief description

Face Yoga beginners is an amazing workout for your facial muscles. We all know the benefits of practicing Yoga and keeping fit, well our faces can also benefit from a gentle workout!
Experience incredible anti-aging benefits as well as reducing headaches, sinuses, grinding teeth and neck strain.
Improve the appearance of your skin. Build your confidence and feel great about yourself with these specially designed lessons. Take some time for you!

Learning Outcomes

• Knowledge of Face Yoga techniques.
• How to workout your facial muscles.
• Help reduce headaches, neck and eye strain
• General sense of wellbeing that Face Yoga gives you

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

None.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Please bring along a hand mirror, or small mirror with a stand, hand sanitizer and a serum or moisturiser (recommended but not essential) Please also bring  a pen/pencil and paper for note taking.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturdays and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description:

Train the mind to reduce stress by taking time to unplug from a busy schedule and connect with what matters most to you. Are you ready to find a different way of dealing with stress, anxiety and feeling low? Would you like to learn to still your busy mind and switch off in order to fully relax? Mindfulness meditation, if practiced regularly, can help you to take better care of your health and wellbeing. This eight-week programme will teach you different ways of meditating, so that you can adapt how you practice to your lifestyle. By learning as a group, you will support each other to challenge learnt behaviours and habits that may be contributing to feeling stressed and far from your best.  

N.B: So that you can adapt your practice to suit your lifestyle mobile phones to be switched off during the class. 

 Please note:

This course is funded by Cambridgeshire Skills, so full attendance is required; you will also need to complete an enrolment form so that the office can apply for the funding and complete an individual learning plan weekly with your tutor.

This course may be fully funded if:
You are over 19 years old
You live within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough combined authority
and have lived in the UK / an EEA country for the last 3 years.

Contact the office if you would like to confirm your eligibility.

If you do not qualify for funding but would still like to attend contact the office for a price.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This course is open to beginners to mindfulness meditation, as well as those with some experience, who wish to develop practice and confidence. The teaching approach is experiential, rather than academic, and invites learners to commit to practising meditation at home daily, in order to consolidate the new skills learnt. 

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:

• Be competent and confident in your personal meditation practice 
• Have a deeper understanding of the science of stress and its impact on behaviours 
• Exercise the ability to intervene at an earlier stage in the stress build-up and reduce its impact on wellbeing 
• Connect with others to support home-practice and create a social support network 
• Practice silence for up to 20 minutes in each meditation practice 

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

Learners will need a fresh and personalised notebook, in which to journal, as well as a set of coloured pens/ pencils. Notebooks will be provided if needed.

Bringing a small cushion and shawl/ small blanket will help learners feel more comfortable, when practising outdoors inclement weather 

For the first session you will need to bring:

Learners will need a fresh and personalised notebook, in which to journal, as well as a set of coloured pens/ pencils. 

Bringing a small cushion and shawl/ small blanket will help learners feel more comfortable, when practising outdoors inclement weather 

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Talk to your health care providers, e.g. social prescriber, about how mindfulness meditation can support your wellbeing along with other treatment and social support options. 

To continue practicing at home and integrating the new skills into your lifestyle 

To connect with local meditation practice networks via social media   

To explore the origins of secular mindfulness meditation by exploring its spiritual dimension at  at the Cambridge Buddhist Centre 

To download an app to support home-practice. 

Brief Description

Psychology is the study of human behaviour. It takes the form of a number of different approaches, including biological, psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioural and social theories. This course explores the richness of human functions and uncovers the secrets behind the brain, revealing its complexities and answering questions about how and why we behave, how do we remember, and why do we forget? Why do we like to eat, drink, sleep and have sex? Why do we conform and whom do we obey? Why and how do we fall in love? How do relationships break up?
This course is appropriate for gaining understanding of psychology and in preparation for more specialised courses.
It is a fascinating journey and we encourage all who are interested in the science of mind and behaviour to begin their studies here.

Previous Experience and Knowledge needed?

No

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course you will have the opportunity to:
1. Demonstrate understanding of the key approaches in Psychology
2. Demonstrate understanding of different brain structures and their function in humans
3. Describe where and how memories are formed
4. Identify and explain one psychological theory of choice. (Written Assignment by lesson 7)
5. Identify how knowledge learned on the course could be used in future career / personal progression.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

No extra costs are incurred. However, if you are serious about studying Psychology thoroughly, we recommend the following text:
The Psychology of Mind and Behaviour. Richard Gross (2010) ISBN 10: 144410831X
This text will greatly enhance your learning experience.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Paper and pen for note taking.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Your tutor will advise you on future courses and day schools.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief description

This is a wonderful course of facial pampering and wellbeing, incorporating Face Yoga, Gua Sha and Acupressure.

All the combined feel-good methods to really enhance our overall wellbeing.

Face Yoga which lifts and firms the skin. It also oxygenates the skin, brightens the skins, reducing tension from the face. Other benefits are fewer headaches, eye strain and sinus issues. It reduces wrinkles, smooths the forehead and defines the jawline and much more.

Gua Sha is the perfect companion to face yoga, they work marvellously together. Gua Sha, pronounced “Gwah Sha” is a Chinese therapeutic technique that has been practised for thousands of years in China. It uses a round edge tool that strokes the skin until redness appears. Some of the benefits are: increased microcirculation by 400%; floods the skin with nutrients; removes toxins through the lymphatic system; improves muscle tone; lifts brows; plumps lips; sculpts and contours cheeks and jawline.

Acupressure is applying pressure to specific points on the face. This will stimulate and balance the flow of energy within. This will improve your skin health, and reduce for example sinus problems, headaches and eye strain and more.

Learning Outcomes

• Knowledge of Face Yoga, Gua Sha and Acupressure techniques.
• How to workout your facial muscles.
• Help reduce headaches, neck and eye strain
• General sense of wellbeing that Face Yoga, Gua Sha and Acupressure gives you

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

You will need a mirror, oil and a Gua Sha tool.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Please bring along a hand mirror, or small mirror with a stand, hand sanitizer and a serum or moisturiser and you Gua Sha tool.

Please also bring  a pen/pencil and paper for note taking.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturdays and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief description

Gua Sha is a traditional Chinese self massage technique that is thousands of years old. It works with the meridian lines, acupressure points, circulatory and lymphatic systems of the body. Gua Sha increases, over time, levels of collagen and elastin. With regular practice it smooths, lifts and plumps the contours of the skin and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:

Understand the benefits of Gua Sha.
Learn and understand the basic instruction of Gua Sha.
Learn to complete a 1 minute daily routine.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

Gua Sha Tool.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Please bring along a Gua Sha tool, hand mirror, or small mirror with a stand, a serum or moisturiser (recommended but not essential) Please also bring a pen/pencil and paper for note taking. Water to drink.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturdays and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

Managing wellness in menopause is paramount. This subject area isn’t discussed enough and we want to change that!

Menopause has become a more significant issue as there are now more women over 50 years old in the workplace than ever before. Businesses have recognised the many positive benefits of supporting women at this stage of life.

This informative day school will give learners the opportunity to discuss and share their experiences and symptoms with other like minded people. The aim of this course is to equip learners with knowledge, confidence and tips that will enable them to understand and cope with the menopause better. Feel empowered to maximise your wellbeing.

This short course would be suitable for all who want to know more about the menopausal journey; Women experiencing perimenopause symptoms or going through the menopause and/or partners, families or friends wishing to support their loved one.

OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE:

On completion of this course you will have:

·         An understanding of what is happening to your body and emotions at menopause

·         Practical tips for self-care at menopause through your nutrition and lifestyle.

·         Knowledge of options for treatment

·         Confidence to speak to medical professionals to advocate for what you want.

·         A plan for taking action to manage your symptoms.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE NEEDED:

None.

EXTRA COSTS ON THE COURSE FOR EXAMPLE TEXT BOOK, MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT:

None.

FOR THE FIRST SESSION YOU WILL NEED:

Note taking equipment.

ON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE, WHAT MIGHT YOUR NEXT STEPS BE?

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sunday’s , you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

The art of Chi Kung uses a range of simple exercises without the need to learn a complicated sequence of movements. These exercises integrate breathing, posture and meditation into flowing practices that help to promote good physical and mental health and stress release. Students are encouraged to work at their own pace in a calm and non-competitive environment. All of the chi kung exercises are performed standing. Individual adaptations according to needs and abilities are possible.

The exercises are drawn from a variety of traditional sources including T’ai Chi Chuan itself. This T’ai Chi and Chi Kung Exercise course is appropriate for Beginners or those with more experience. New people are welcome at any time.

Further information that may help you before attending is available in the document ‘Enjoying your first Class’ available for download via www.cambridgetaichi.co.uk

There is a health questionnaire to complete before the first lesson. This will be sent out with confirmation of your booking.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE NEEDED?

No previous experience or knowledge is required.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the end of the course participants will have the opportunity to:

• Develop an understanding of key principles

• Become familiar with the basic exercise set

• Begin a home practice for stress relief and wellbeing

• Improve posture and breathing

• Deepen your understanding of physical, energetic and meditational aspects of the art (returning learners)

EXTRA COSTS ON THE COURSE FOR EXAMPLE TEXT BOOK,

None.

FOR THE FIRST SESSION you will need:

Wear comfortable clothes and enough space to move freely

Brief Description

This course will focus on a simple and compact T’ai Chi form consisting of 4 ‘modular ‘ elements that can be practised in varying levels of complexity. including a seated version, In addition we will use simple exercises to develop key principles of the art.

The course will include tuition in:

• The 4 ‘modules’ of the form.
• Combinations of the modules in various levels of complexity including a seated variant
• Associated exercises (Chi Kung) to explore basic principles, posture and breathing.
• Stepping patterns
• An introduction to T’ai Chi partner work.

This is an ideal way to start learning T’ai chi encompassing key principles in a simple and accessible package. Once learnt the form can be performed in a small space such as an average sized sitting room and is suitable for people of all abilities and experience.

Further information that may help you before attending is available in the document ‘Enjoying your first class’ available for download via www.cambridgetaichi.co.uk

There is a health questionnaire to complete before the first lesson. This will be sent out with confirmation of your booking.

  Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No previous experience or knowledge is required.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course participants will have the opportunity to:

• Develop an overview of the first half of the form and associated exercises
• Develop an understanding of key principles
• Begin a home practice for stress relief and well-being
• Improve posture and breathing

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

None.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Loose clothing and soft shoes. Further information that may help you before attending is available in the document Enjoying Your First Class available for download via www.cambridgetaichi.co.uk

Your health questionnaire – you can also return this by email.

 On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

There are classes available teaching other sequences and further developing the art.

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description:

Have you ever wanted to try Pilates but you were not exactly sure what it involved and whether it would be suitable for you? Pilates is a form of exercise which concentrates on strengthening the body with an emphasis on core strength. This helps to improve general fitness and overall well-being.

Similar to Yoga, Pilates concentrates on posture, balance and flexibility. The chance of injury is much lower than with other more strenuous forms of exercise.
It also focuses on the mind-body connection and breathing.
Pilates was invented by Joseph Pilates as an exercise program for injured dancers and soldiers while living in the UK. Joseph Pilates believed that physical and mental health were closely connected.
This form of exercises will help you improve posture, mobility, muscular strength, balance and breathing technique. Each session will aim to build and develop from the previous session. This workout is designed to help you develop leaner, longer-looking muscles, establish core strength and stability and heighten mind-body awareness. Class numbers are limited which gives you an opportunity to interact and be corrected by your tutor.
Therefore Pilates not only improves your physical balance through correct posture but will also restore your mind-body balance.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This is a beginners plus course, some learners may have been attending a while. Some level of fitness and ability would be beneficial. If you are unsure, contact the office on 01223 712340

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
Enhance body awareness
Improve muscle strength
Learn breathing technique
Improve posture

For the first session you will need to bring:

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Continue in the following term.
Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description:

In Pilates the chance of injury is much lower than with other more strenuous forms of exercise.
Pilates also focuses on the mind-body connection and breathing.
Pilates was invented by Joseph Pilates as an exercise program for injured dancers and soldiers while living in the UK. Joseph Pilates believed that physical and mental health were closely connected.
It incorporates exercises to help improve posture, mobility, muscular strength and breathing technique. Each session will aim to build and develop on from the previous session. This workout is designed to help participants develop leaner, longer-looking muscles, establish core strength and stability and heighten mind-body awareness.
Class numbers are limited which gives you an opportunity to interact and be corrected by your tutor.
Because Pilates can be modified to provide either a gentle strength training program or a challenging workout, most people would have no problem with this form of exercise.

The health benefits include:

Good posture – Pilates will teach you to gain and maintain good posture. The exercises require that your body is always in alignment. This is especially beneficial if you suffer from lower back pain.
Muscle Tone – the exercises involve the use of muscles that you may not use on a daily basis. After the initial soreness, you’ll find that your muscles will be much more toned
Stronger abdominal muscles – Pilates focuses on strengthening your core which includes your abdominal muscles, you’ll find that one of the benefits of Pilates is that it will result in a flat stomach.
Flexibility – Pilates will restore your flexibility
Improves your balance – through the mind-body connection which is taught in Pilates you will become much more aware of how your body moves and performs. Therefore Pilates not only improves your physical balance through correct posture but will also restore your mind-body balance.
Pilates gives you a general sense of well-being – because it focuses on providing balance between your mind and body.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

40 – 50 hours tuition

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:

• Enhance body awareness
• Improve muscle strength
• Learn breathing technique
• Improve posture

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

None

For the first session you will need to bring:

A mat, towel and small cushion. Please also wear comfortable clothing that you can move in, trainers and water bottle.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Your tutor will advise you.
Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description:

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

You should have completed the Acting Foundation course, or have had some acting training.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

None

For the first session you will need to bring:

Wear comfortable clothing

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

A higher level acting course.

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturdays and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description:

Join me in in a Yoga for Everyone class. This yoga flow class will offer everyone from yoga newbies to yoga veterans the opportunity to develop and try new things. The class will focus on mobility, body awareness and the more technical elements of yoga with a large emphasis on correct alignment. Each class starts with gentle movement and breath exercises and works into a section of more physical demand to warm up the body before relaxing into some deep stretches on the mat. The class finishes with an extended period relaxation. You will find the mix of slow and fast paced practice offers the perfect balance between gentle exertion and quiet stillness.  

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None – this course is for everyone from absolute beginners to veteran yogis.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have:

• Increased body awareness
• Knowledge and understanding of basic yoga poses
• Increased flexibility
• Better connection to the breath and relaxation techniques

Extra Costs:

Please provide your own yoga mat.

For the first session please bring:

Please come wearing comfortable clothes and with your own yoga mat. Water bottle and towel if desired.

On Completion of this course what might your next steps be?

I offer many variations throughout the course so term to term will offer you areas of development regardless of the level of the course.  

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description:

Contemporary Dance class for all. This hour-long class will work through a warmup, technique-based exercises, and a combination dance piece. The combination dance piece will be taught across the course, so you will have a finished piece to take with you after the 10 weeks.   

This class is a great way to build your coordination, balance, fitness, and use of breath through the fun medium of dance.  

Contemporary dance is a style of dance built from many dance forms and focuses on movement lead by breath, the style allows for unlimited freedom of movement from intricate movements to large sweeping gestures. 

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None, this class is for anyone that wants to learn dance whether you’re here to perfect technique or enjoy dancing to some music.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the 10 week course, you will have learnt:

• A short dance combination
• Fundamental technique base
• Knowledge of the style of dance

Extra Costs:

None

For the first session please bring:

Water, comfy clothes that allow movement and socks.

On Completion of this course what might your next steps be?

Keeping your passion for dance alive by coming along next term too!

Brief Description:

Who doesn’t like dancing to a musical?

Take to the stage every week and be the star of your own show as you learn easy to follow routines to a variety of musical songs from stage and screen; including “Mamma Mia”, “Flashdance” and “Footloose”.

The session is split into two main components; Fitness and flexibility is the focus of the first section of the session with a choreographed routine to finish each week.

Never feel like exercise is a chore again!

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This is a mixed ability session, there will be different levels of fitness (and coordination!). The course would be classed as aerobic.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:

• Increase cardiovascular and aerobic fitness levels.
• Improve flexibility and posture.
• Learn a variety of choreographed routines in different styles.
• Improved muscle memory and coordination.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

No extra costs

For the first session you will need to bring:

Comfortable clothing that you are able to move in, trainers or other suitable footwear (jazz shoes may be worn but not a requirement). Plenty of water.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Continue onto an additional course to improve in skill level further adding to the technique and confidence level gained through out the current course.

Brief description

Face Yoga beginners is an amazing workout for your facial muscles. We all know the benefits of practicing Yoga and keeping fit, well our faces can also benefit from a gentle workout!
Experience incredible anti-aging benefits as well as reducing headaches, sinuses, grinding teeth and neck strain.
Improve the appearance of your skin. Build your confidence and feel great about yourself with these specially designed lessons. Take some time for you!

Learning Outcomes

• Knowledge of Face Yoga techniques.
• How to workout your facial muscles.
• Help reduce headaches, neck and eye strain
• General sense of wellbeing that Face Yoga gives you

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

None.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Please bring along a hand mirror, or small mirror with a stand, hand sanitizer and a serum or moisturiser (recommended but not essential) Please also bring  a pen/pencil and paper for note taking.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturdays and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description:

Train the mind to reduce stress by taking time to unplug from a busy schedule and connect with what matters most to you. Are you ready to find a different way of dealing with stress, anxiety and feeling low? Would you like to learn to still your busy mind and switch off in order to fully relax? Mindfulness meditation, if practiced regularly, can help you to take better care of your health and wellbeing. This eight-week programme will teach you different ways of meditating, so that you can adapt how you practice to your lifestyle. By learning as a group, you will support each other to challenge learnt behaviours and habits that may be contributing to feeling stressed and far from your best.  

N.B: So that you can adapt your practice to suit your lifestyle mobile phones to be switched off during the class. 

 Please note:

This course is funded by Cambridgeshire Skills, so full attendance is required; you will also need to complete an enrolment form so that the office can apply for the funding and complete an individual learning plan weekly with your tutor.

This course may be fully funded if:
You are over 19 years old
You live within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough combined authority
and have lived in the UK / an EEA country for the last 3 years.

Contact the office if you would like to confirm your eligibility.

If you do not qualify for funding but would still like to attend contact the office for a price.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This course is open to beginners to mindfulness meditation, as well as those with some experience, who wish to develop practice and confidence. The teaching approach is experiential, rather than academic, and invites learners to commit to practising meditation at home daily, in order to consolidate the new skills learnt. 

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:

• Be competent and confident in your personal meditation practice 
• Have a deeper understanding of the science of stress and its impact on behaviours 
• Exercise the ability to intervene at an earlier stage in the stress build-up and reduce its impact on wellbeing 
• Connect with others to support home-practice and create a social support network 
• Practice silence for up to 20 minutes in each meditation practice 

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

Learners will need a fresh and personalised notebook, in which to journal, as well as a set of coloured pens/ pencils. Notebooks will be provided if needed.

Bringing a small cushion and shawl/ small blanket will help learners feel more comfortable, when practising outdoors inclement weather 

For the first session you will need to bring:

Learners will need a fresh and personalised notebook, in which to journal, as well as a set of coloured pens/ pencils. 

Bringing a small cushion and shawl/ small blanket will help learners feel more comfortable, when practising outdoors inclement weather 

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Talk to your health care providers, e.g. social prescriber, about how mindfulness meditation can support your wellbeing along with other treatment and social support options. 

To continue practicing at home and integrating the new skills into your lifestyle 

To connect with local meditation practice networks via social media   

To explore the origins of secular mindfulness meditation by exploring its spiritual dimension at  at the Cambridge Buddhist Centre 

To download an app to support home-practice. 

Brief Description

Psychology is the study of human behaviour. It takes the form of a number of different approaches, including biological, psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioural and social theories. This course explores the richness of human functions and uncovers the secrets behind the brain, revealing its complexities and answering questions about how and why we behave, how do we remember, and why do we forget? Why do we like to eat, drink, sleep and have sex? Why do we conform and whom do we obey? Why and how do we fall in love? How do relationships break up?
This course is appropriate for gaining understanding of psychology and in preparation for more specialised courses.
It is a fascinating journey and we encourage all who are interested in the science of mind and behaviour to begin their studies here.

Previous Experience and Knowledge needed?

No

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course you will have the opportunity to:
1. Demonstrate understanding of the key approaches in Psychology
2. Demonstrate understanding of different brain structures and their function in humans
3. Describe where and how memories are formed
4. Identify and explain one psychological theory of choice. (Written Assignment by lesson 7)
5. Identify how knowledge learned on the course could be used in future career / personal progression.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

No extra costs are incurred. However, if you are serious about studying Psychology thoroughly, we recommend the following text:
The Psychology of Mind and Behaviour. Richard Gross (2010) ISBN 10: 144410831X
This text will greatly enhance your learning experience.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Paper and pen for note taking.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Your tutor will advise you on future courses and day schools.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief description

This is a wonderful course of facial pampering and wellbeing, incorporating Face Yoga, Gua Sha and Acupressure.

All the combined feel-good methods to really enhance our overall wellbeing.

Face Yoga which lifts and firms the skin. It also oxygenates the skin, brightens the skins, reducing tension from the face. Other benefits are fewer headaches, eye strain and sinus issues. It reduces wrinkles, smooths the forehead and defines the jawline and much more.

Gua Sha is the perfect companion to face yoga, they work marvellously together. Gua Sha, pronounced “Gwah Sha” is a Chinese therapeutic technique that has been practised for thousands of years in China. It uses a round edge tool that strokes the skin until redness appears. Some of the benefits are: increased microcirculation by 400%; floods the skin with nutrients; removes toxins through the lymphatic system; improves muscle tone; lifts brows; plumps lips; sculpts and contours cheeks and jawline.

Acupressure is applying pressure to specific points on the face. This will stimulate and balance the flow of energy within. This will improve your skin health, and reduce for example sinus problems, headaches and eye strain and more.

Learning Outcomes

• Knowledge of Face Yoga, Gua Sha and Acupressure techniques.
• How to workout your facial muscles.
• Help reduce headaches, neck and eye strain
• General sense of wellbeing that Face Yoga, Gua Sha and Acupressure gives you

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

You will need a mirror, oil and a Gua Sha tool.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Please bring along a hand mirror, or small mirror with a stand, hand sanitizer and a serum or moisturiser and you Gua Sha tool.

Please also bring  a pen/pencil and paper for note taking.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturdays and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief description

Face Yoga beginners is an amazing workout for your facial muscles. We all know the benefits of practicing Yoga and keeping fit, well our faces can also benefit from a gentle workout!
Experience incredible anti-aging benefits as well as reducing headaches, sinuses, grinding teeth and neck strain.
Improve the appearance of your skin. Build your confidence and feel great about yourself with these specially designed lessons. Take some time for you!

Learning Outcomes

• Knowledge of Face Yoga techniques.
• How to workout your facial muscles.
• Help reduce headaches, neck and eye strain
• General sense of wellbeing that Face Yoga gives you

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

None.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Please bring along a hand mirror, or small mirror with a stand, hand sanitizer and a serum or moisturiser (recommended but not essential) Please also bring  a pen/pencil and paper for note taking.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturdays and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief description

Learn make-up techniques for the over 40s in this short course.

Tired  of using the same make-up, confused, don’t know what choices to make. Then this make-up course is for you. Learn how to get a refreshed look here.

Learning Outcomes

Learning and building on current looks.

Learn how to enhance and build on your current look.

Learn how to enhance and compliment your skin tone.

Create the perfect canvas to apply make-up on.

Defining and enhancing your eye shape to compliment your features.

Learn the techniques to create the perfect look and feel great.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

None.

For the session you will need to bring:

Bring along your make-up, a mirror, and some make-up brushes. Please do not buy any especially for the session.

Disposable applicators will be supplied.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.