Laura Spinney Yoga Pilates and Dance is a renowned yoga studio located in Bournemouth, New Zealand. Led by Laura Spinney, who holds qualifications in dance, yoga, pilates, and postnatal fitness, the studio offers a wide range of classes to cater to various interests and abilities.
Laura's dance background stems from her training at the prestigious Laban contemporary Dance school in London, where she acquired a comprehensive understanding of the body, health, and fitness. She holds a degree in performance and has performed with the renowned 'MapDance' company. In addition, Laura is also a qualified secondary school dance teacher and has served as the head of the department at a London school.
Laura's expertise extends beyond dance, as she is also a qualified yoga and pilates instructor, as well as a postnatal fitness instructor. She is passionate about offering classes that are accessible for all ages and abilities, whether individuals aim to enhance their fitness levels, alleviate stress, or simply have fun.
The studio's weekly classes take place at the YMCA on Jameson Road in Winton. However, Laura also offers personalised 1-to-1 home visits for clients in the Bournemouth, Poole, and Christchurch areas, allowing flexibility and convenience for those seeking private instruction in their preferred technique.
Yoga, being an ancient form of exercise originating in India over 5,000 years ago, serves as the foundation for Laura's teachings. Yoga is a holistic practise that combines physical, mental, and spiritual elements to achieve a state of permanent peace. Its primary focus is on strength, flexibility, and breathing, which promote overall physical and mental well-being. The Sanskrit word for yoga means 'to unite' or 'integrate,' emphasising the union between an individual's consciousness and the universal consciousness.
Yoga offers numerous benefits, including increased physical activity, improved strength, flexibility, balance, and mental health. It is particularly advantageous for individuals with conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, aches and pains, depression, and stress.
Laura's yoga classes are designed to cater to all abilities and ages. They focus on the physical aspects of yoga, aiming to enhance flexibility, strength, and balance. The classes typically involve a gentle warm-up, sun salutations, stretching poses, and a relaxation session at the end.
In addition to yoga, Laura also teaches pilates, a physical fitness system developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century. Pilates focuses on building flexibility, muscle strength, and endurance in various body parts, including the legs, abdominals, arms, hips, and back. It emphasises spinal and pelvic alignment, breathing, core strength, coordination, and balance.
Pilates provides several benefits, including improved posture, alignment, muscle tone, flexibility, joint mobility, and stress relief. It is particularly beneficial for individuals with non-specific lower back pain. Laura's pilates classes are suitable for individuals of all ages and abilities. She focuses on matwork exercises based on Joseph Pilates' original principles, incorporating core strengthening exercises and stretching.
Laura's dance expertise shines through in her classes. Having studied at the prestigious contemporary Dance school in London, she brings her passion for movement and expression to her dance classes. These classes provide individuals with the opportunity to explore different dance styles while improving their fitness and coordination.
To experience the transformative benefits of yoga, pilates, and dance, individuals can book classes at Laura Spinney Yoga Pilates and Dance. Whether someone is a beginner or an experienced practitioner, Laura's classes offer a welcoming and supportive environment for individuals to challenge themselves physically and mentally.
For more information about classes, testimonials, and how to get in touch with Laura, please visit the studio's website or contact the studio directly. Join Laura Spinney Yoga Pilates and Dance and embark on a journey of self-discovery, improved fitness, and enhanced well-being.