{New News!} All Happenings over Christmas & New Year and January at TDR Academy

December, Christmas, New Year and January Ahead!

Have a look through to see if there is something of interest!

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Christmas and January Holiday 2025 Dates

Class Closures:

• Off from Friday 20th December 2024.

• We start back again on Thursday 2nd January 2025!

• Classes are off the last week of January also - from 27th Jan to 31st Jan 2025.

Clinic Closures:

• Closed from 25th Dec 2024, and open again from Thurs 2nd Jan 2025.

• Clinic is closed the last week of January also - 27th Jan to 31st Jan 2025.

• The clinic will be open to new clients from Jan/Feb 2025 - watch the website and social media for details of when the waiting list will reopen again.

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New Courses Staring in January 2025!

We have new courses starting from Thursday 2nd January 2025:

• Aerial Pilates & Yoga

• Pilates

• Yoga

You can purchase these membership packs from 2nd Dec 2024 for starting in Jan 2025, but if you want to jump in sooner and start in December - contact Tanya asap so you avoid missing out in the usual January rush!

Check out each section below with links to purchase your selected membership option and to book your preferred class! Don’t delay - only a few spaces are left!

Our Beginners Introduction to

Aerial Pilates & Yoga (Begin & Improve) 6 Week Course:

Starts from: 6.30-7.30PM on Wednesdays 8th January 2025 - 3 hammocks left only!

Book Your Hammock from 2nd Dec - IN STUDIO Aerial Pilates & Yoga (Begin & Improve)  - book this 6 week pass membership and then select the 8th January to book in. (Any issues as ever, contact Tanya directly.)

In this course, we take the best from Pilates and Yoga and fitness and strength training to build upper body, core and leg strength. You will also stretch all the muscles in the body, develop balance and coordination and have fun along the way with some interesting little tricks in the hammock! Then melt away in your lovely cocoon to wind down and relax at the end of the practice.

This class is totally different as it is activity based training - ie it doesn’t feel like you are doing ‘exercise’ but you build along the way - a more fun and interesting way!! Limited places left - so sign up now!!

Please note - this class is not suitable if you are affected by any shoulder injuries, vertigo, high blood pressure or any conditions affected by this, or if you are pregnant.

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Our New Beginners Pilates 6 Week Courses:

Start from: Thursday 2nd January 2025:
ONLINE places available.
IN STUDIO places - last remaining:

• 8.30pm Wednesday 8th Jan Improvers Pilates - 4 mats remaining

• 6.30pm Thursday 2nd Jan - Begin & Improve Pilates - 1 mat remaining

• 7.30pm Thursday 2nd Jan - Beginners Pilates - 3 mats remaining

• All morning classes are currently fully booked - if you are interested, please contact Tanya to be placed on the waiting list or express interest in a morning class.

We cover the basic fundamentals of Pilates to introduce you to the core values and to feel them in your body as we begin to build the connections from body and mind to build strength, mobility, balance, coordination, breathwork and help improve your overall health. Then we develop them for best effect! We focus on what your body needs and deep diving into concepts when needed to help you develop further.

The beginners classes are suitable for some injuries, post natal and anyone! Get in touch with Tanya prior if you currently are affected by any injuries or conditions to be sure this is suitable for you.

Classes at TDR are more bespoke and specific and work towards your longevity, efficiency and improving your healthspan - more focussed than anyone around! We use a variety of small equipment to cover a wider range of the Pilates repertoire adapted from the large equipment like the reformer, chair, cadillac and spine corrector to bring you even more benefits and body feedback.

Not all Pilates classes are the same!

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Our New Beginners Yoga

6 Week Courses:

Start from: Monday 6th January 2025:
ONLINE places available.
IN STUDIO places - last remaining:

• Monday - Gentle Yoga 7.30pm - 2 mats remaining

• Monday - Begin & Improve Yoga 8.30pm - 3 mats remaining

The gentle Yoga class in our warm cosy studio is a beginners class suitable for some injuries, post natal and anyone! Get in touch with Tanya prior if you currently are affected by any injuries or conditions to be sure this is suitable for you.

Begin & Improve is suitable for anyone that wants more movement in their lives, and are not restricted with any issues or injuries.

Our Yoga classes involve movements and poses which are selected to be more bespoke within the attending group to help you develop your movements alongside improving your mobility, stretching, strength, posture, breath work and relaxation.

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Membership Options and Booking Links

Choose your membership below then choose the start date relevant to the class that suits you to sign up to - simples! Purchase possible from 2nd Dec - if you want to sign up for starting in Dec - get in contact with Tanya asap to jump in early and avoid missing out in January!

• 6 Week Membership pack (must be renewed after week 3 to ensure your mat is available for the next block) OR

• If you want to stay with us for a while, then book the recurring monthly membership pack as this gives you permanent priority booking of your mat.

Once purchased - then book in for your class for the start date and time to reserve your mat.

IN STUDIO Attendance:

• IN STUDIO - 6 Week Pass Membership (mat can only be booked 3 weeks ahead)

• IN STUDIO - Monthly Recurring Membership (mat is permanently booked until you decide to change)

OR

ONLINE Attendance:

• ONLINE - 6 Week Pass Membership (mat can only be booked 3 weeks ahead)

• ONLINE - Monthly Recurring Membership (mat is permanently booked until you decide to change)

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Christmas Stocking Filler Ideas

At TDR we have a number of exercise and self care tools to help you with your training at home and tools to help improve how you feel.

Check out the Online Store for gift ideas then arrange collection with Tanya up til the morning of Christmas Eve!

Gift Vouchers Available

Thinking of sending someone a gift voucher?

You can purchase a gift voucher online - click the image below to be taken to the online shop - for any value, or a treatment or a block of classes.

If you prefer a physical gift card - get in touch with Tanya and call in to the studio up til the morning of Christmas Eve.

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Important Note - Price Increase For All Services Booked From Jan 2025

Please be aware that all services have had to increase in price.

I have kept prices lower than advised since covid, but I now have to align with inflation sadly.

All new prices will apply from 1st January 2025 for classes and appointments.

These can now be viewed in studio and on the website posters.

For any prepaid packs and services - if purchased and used in Dec - Dec prices apply. If they cross over into January, a small surcharge will need to be paid when next attended in January to align to the new pricing.

All prices will be set on the booking system to the new prices from 1st Dec for booking appointments and from 2nd Dec for class sign ups. If you are prepaying for any service to be used in Dec - contact Tanya to arrange the correct payment amount as these will be chargeable at the Dec rate.

Sorry and thank you for your understanding and continued custom into the new year. trying to stay viable in this ever harder climate for small businesses!

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So while you are unsupervised over Christmas and New Year, be sure to check out the on demand library (access only for those on monthly memberships) or with the videos that are on the TDR Academy YouTube channel to keep you moving well!

Access can be found with these links or from the website also on the Free Videos page.

Lack of movement can be a big trigger for not feeling good and for niggles to awaken!! Let’s make the festive period and the new year a great one with maintaining your body’s ability to move for you when you need it to!

Hope this keeps you up-to-date for the coming festive period!!

I Would Love Your Feedback on New Ideas …

• If you have any comments, feedback or wishes for the new year that I can help with, let me know! Any workshop ideas, classes or blog posts - or anything. I would love to hear from you. Just reply to this email and let me know! Trying to plan ahead and bring you what’s useful to you!

• Partner Massage Workshops - would this be of interest to you? Let me know if yes and what areas you would like your partner to be able to offer you at home! Self care made more simple!

• Would you be interested in a book swap - I can arrange a book swap station in the studio if of interest. Only rules - when you take a book, you must leave a book! Let me know if this is of interest!

Otherwise, wishing you an early very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

~ Tanya

TDR Academy of Pilates, Yoga & Therapies

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• PS - Oh and don't forget about all the FREE video content available on YOUTUBE - the TDR Academy YouTube page - SUBSCRIBE to the channel (and select the notifications to be notified when I add any new videos)! I have created most videos with you in mind - some movement and therapy advice to help when you need it.

• I would love the feedback if you could click LIKE for each video you watch, and leave a COMMENT.

• Join Tanya’s Private Facebook Group - for all things the body ‘tips’ and lifestyle management and some banter of course!

• You'll find updates and reminders on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn so you can keep in touch no matter which platform you like to use.

• Leave Tanya a review - If I have helped you in your movement journey, we would love it if you could leave us a 5 star positive review on our Google business page, our Facebook page or anywhere you see! Thank you! It may help others get to know what we do to help.

Summer Holidays at TDR - Class and Clinic Opening & Closure Dates

Summer’s Coming!!

So TDR is now closed for the summer term break. We will be open again from Tuesday 16th July. The booking system Teamup will hopefully keep you on course - as you can still book in and amend bookings as needed while I am off!

Clinic Closures

* 1st - 16th July, current bookings are available in August at present.

* You can book online after this date via Teamup from the website appointments (which searches in 2 week intervals so please amend the search dates. Currently bookings are into August.)

Class Closures

* 1st - 22nd July - all classes are off.

* 26th - 29th August - all classes are off for the bank holiday week.

Classes in The Summer Term

Classes are fully back on as normal again from Monday 29th July.

(Monthly membership fees are paid on 1st July and nothing then paid on 1st August.)

Additional Summer Drop In Classes

* Tuesday 23rd July 10am & 11am Pilates - all levels

* Thursday 25th July 10am Pilates - all levels

Please contact Tanya to book in for these classes at your usual drop in class rate - otherwise the full drop in rate is applied on booking of £10 per class.

For anything else - please check out the website as everything is on there, including links to my youtube page for free videos to practice at anytime (also see below for links).

New September Start Class Idea!

Thursdays at 11am - Let me know if you would be interested in this class - this can be Pilates, Yoga or a combination.

Let me know your interest and I can set that up!

So while you are unsupervised, be sure to check out the on demand library (access only for those on monthly memberships) or with the videos that are on the TDR Academy YouTube channel to keep you moving well! Lack of movement can be a big trigger for not feeling good and for niggles to awaken!!

Interested in Booking Classes?

Check out the live timetable in the link below and sign up for one class under either a 6 week or monthly membership pass, and if more than one - the most cost effective way are the monthly membership passes which suit your attendance of either IN STUDIO or ONLINE.

Once the memberships are booked, you can get booking into your classes! If the same classes every week - book into the recurring class option - or message me and I can get this set up.

If booking yourself - please note that registration only opens up 3 weeks prior to the selected start date.

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Let’s get started on your personalised movement journey. You won’t regret learning about yourself and improving your mobility, confidence and strength, no matter what level you are starting from. At TDR, the focus is on intelligent movement for efficiency, longevity and ultimately for better health. Move well - love life!

OR if you just want to read my blogs and do the free videos I bring your way - that’s also perfectly fine! I hope you can join me on this journey in whatever way fits your life and lifestyle! Check out the links below for the website, more details, social media, Youtube and Tanya’s blog.

I am here to help in anyway I can.

Don’t be a stranger!

See you from 16th July! Happy Summer Holidays!

Tanya

TDR Academy of Movement & Therapy

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PS - Oh and don't forget about all the FREE video content available on YOUTUBE - the TDR Academy YouTube page - SUBSCRIBE to the channel (and select the notifications to be notified when I add any new videos)! I have created most videos with you in mind - some movement and therapy advice to help when you need it.

• I would love the feedback if you could click LIKE for each video you watch, and leave a COMMENT.

• Join Tanya’s Private Facebook Group - for all things the body ‘tips’ and lifestyle management and some banter of course!

• You'll find updates and reminders on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn so you can keep in touch no matter which platform you like to use.

• Leave Tanya a review - If I have helped you in your movement journey, we would love it if you could leave us a 5 star positive review on our Google business page (google search TDR Academy Ballyclare and scroll down to write a review), our Facebook page or anywhere you see! Thank you! It may help others get to know what we do to help.

Easter and May Holidays at TDR - Class and Clinic Dates Closed

Easter is coming!!

Please note Tanya’s class and clinic closure dates below.

Class Closures

• All classes are off Monday 1st - Thursday 4th April 2024 inclusive.

• The last classes will be on Thursday 28th March, and we start back from the Monday 8th April.

• May Bank Holiday - classes are off 27th May for the last bank holiday weekend in May. (We are still attending on Monday 6th May!)

As usual while you are unsupervised and away enjoying your time off, be sure to check out the on demand library (access only for those on monthly memberships) or with the videos that are on the TDR Academy YouTube channel to keep you moving well! Lack of movement can be a big trigger for not feeling good and for niggles to awaken!!

Clinic Closures

• Tanya’s clinic will be closed from 1st-5th April 2024.

• You can book in online as all availability is displayed in the searches on Teamup for booking appointments (just remember it searches in 2 week blocks, so if you don’t see any appointments, select the next date to search from).

• The clinic is very busy, and at the time of writing this - appointments are into May currently.

• For any further information, please check our website, blog posts and social media as everything is there!

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I hope you have a great Easter break and get to do nice things for you!

Stay active and move more to be well!

~ Tanya

TDR Academy of Movement & Therapy

• PS - Oh and don't forget about all the FREE video content available on YOUTUBE - the TDR Academy YouTube page - SUBSCRIBE to the channel (and select the notifications to be notified when I add any new videos)! I have created most videos with you in mind - some movement and therapy advice to help when you need it.

• I would love the feedback if you could click LIKE for each video you watch, and leave a COMMENT.

• Join Tanya’s Private Facebook Group - for all things the body ‘tips’ and lifestyle management and some banter of course!

• You'll find updates and reminders on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn so you can keep in touch no matter which platform you like to use.

• Leave Tanya a review - If I have helped you in your movement journey, we would love it if you could leave us a 5 star positive review on our Google business page (google search TDR Academy Ballyclare and scroll down to write a review), our Facebook page or anywhere you see! Thank you! It may help others get to know what we do to help.

{UPDATE} New Pilates Classes & Yoga Workshops Dec & Jan!

Have a look through to see if there is something of interest!

All Christmas closure details at the end.

Our Christmas & New Year Yin Yoga Evening:

7-9PM on Thursday 28th December 2023

Join us for this December evening guided meditation to open our heart chakra with poses to open the body and hips.

Sign up early by the 3rd Dec to avail of the discounted price - use the discount code RFKBWSEF when signing up.

Choose Your Nest - book your IN STUDIO mat now

OR

Lay on a Mat in your Cosy Nest at home - book your ONLINE mat now

This class is suitable for anyone all positions are modifiable.

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Gift Vouchers Available

Thinking of sending someone a gift voucher?

You can purchase a gift voucher online - click the image below to be taken to the online shop - for any value, or a treatment or a block of classes.

If you prefer a physical gift card - get in touch with Tanya and call in to the studio to collect - for any value or service.

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Our New Beginners Pilates 6 Week Course:

Starts at 11AM-12PM on Tuesday 2nd January 2024

Book your mat now - IN STUDIO Pilates and select a 6 week pass membership,

OR

Book your mat now - ONLINE Pilates and select a 6 week pass membership.

In this course, we cover the basic fundamentals of Pilates to introduce you to the core values and to feel them in your body as we begin to build the connections from body and mind to build strength, mobility, balance, coordination, breathwork and help improve your overall health.

Limited places left - so sign up now from either of the links above!!

This class is suitable for some injuries, post natal and anyone! Get in touch with Tanya prior if you currently are affected by any injuries or conditions to be sure this is suitable for you.

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Our Beginners Introduction to Aerial Hammock 6 Week Course:

Starts 6.30-7.30PM Wednesday 3rd January 2024

Book Your Hammock Now - IN STUDIO Aerial Hammock and select a 6 week pass membership.

In this course, we take the best from Yoga and Pilates and fitness and strength training to build upper body, core and leg strength. You will also stretch all the muscles in the body, develop balance and coordination and have fun along the way with some interesting little tricks in the hammock! Then melt away in your lovely cocoon to wind down and relax at the end of the practice.

This class is different as it is activity based training - ie it doesn’t feel like you are doing ‘exercise’ but you build along the way. The most fun and interesting way!! Limited places left - so sign up now!!

Please note - this class is not suitable if you are affected by any shoulder injuries, vertigo, high blood pressure or any conditions affected by this, or if you are pregnant.

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How Will You Start Your New Year?

We have only a few places remaining in the classes below IN STUDIO.

ONLINE places are still available.

You can sign up anytime up to 3 weeks in advance (If you want to sign up prior to this to secure your place - contact Tanya):

* Monday - Pilates 6.30pm

* Monday - Gentle Yoga 7.30pm

* Monday - Yin Yang Yoga 8.30pm

* Tuesday - Pilates 11am - starts 2nd Jan 24!

* Wednesday - Aerial Hammock 6.30pm

* Wednesday - Pilates 7.30pm and 8.30pm

* Thursday - Pilates 6.30pm

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Christmas Holidays

Class Closures

Off from Friday 22nd December.

We start back again on Monday 1st January 2024!

Clinic Closures

Closed 23rd Dec to 2nd Jan, with only emergency appointments available on Thursday 28th Dec 2023.

So while you are unsupervised over Christmas and New Year, be sure to check out the on demand library (access only for those on monthly memberships) or with the videos that are on the TDR Academy YouTube channel to keep you moving well!

Lack of movement can be a big trigger for not feeling good and for niggles to awaken!! Why not start with just 10-15mins a day!!

Hope this keeps you up-to-date for the coming festive period!!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

~ Tanya

TDR Academy of Movement & Therapy

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• PS - Oh and don't forget about all the FREE video content available on YOUTUBE - the TDR Academy YouTube page - SUBSCRIBE to the channel (and select the notifications to be notified when I add any new videos)! I have created most videos with you in mind - some movement and therapy advice to help when you need it.

• I would love the feedback if you could click LIKE for each video you watch, and leave a COMMENT.

• Join Tanya’s Private Facebook Group - for all things the body ‘tips’ and lifestyle management and some banter of course!

• You'll find updates and reminders on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn so you can keep in touch no matter which platform you like to use.

• Leave Tanya a review - If I have helped you in your movement journey, we would love it if you could leave us a 5 star positive review on our Google business page (google search TDR Academy Ballyclare and scroll down to write a review), our Facebook page or anywhere you see! Thank you! It may help others get to know what we do to help.

{UPDATE} What's Happening Before, During and After Christmas...

Have a look through to see if there is something of interest!

Our Yoga Nidra Evening:

6.45-7.45PM on Friday 17th November 2023

Join us for this autumn evening deep relaxation session with a guided meditation.

For more information - click on the image above.

Book Your Nest IN STUDIO - Either In Our IN STUDIO Relaxing Aerial Hammocks

OR

Lay on a Mat in your Cosy Nest - IN STUDIO (use above link) or Book your ONLINE mat

(Please note - this class is suitable for anyone, although vertigo may affect you in the hammock, but you can switch to the mat option if you prefer.)

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Our Beginners Introduction to Aerial Hammock 6 Week Course:

6.30-7.30PM on Wednesdays 15th November 2023

Book Your Hammock Now - IN STUDIO Aerial Hammock and select a 6 week pass membership.

In this course, we take the best from Yoga and Pilates and fitness and strength training to build upper body, core and leg strength. You will also stretch all the muscles in the body, develop balance and coordination and have fun along the way with some interesting little tricks in the hammock! Then melt away in your lovely cocoon to wind down and relax at the end of the practice.

This class is different as it is activity based training - ie it doesnt feel like you are doing ‘exercise’ but you build along the way. The most fun and interesting way!! Limited places left - so sign up now!!

Please note - this class is not suitable if you are affected by any shoulder injuries, vertigo, high blood pressure or any conditions affected by this, or if you are pregnant.

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Our Christmas & New Year Yin Yoga Evening:

6.45-7.45PM on Thursday 28th December 2023

Join us for this autumn evening deep relaxation session with a guided meditation whilst in our heart opening poses to open the body.

Sign up early by the 3rd Dec to avail of the discounted price - use the discount code RFKBWSEF when signing up.

Choose Your Nest - book your IN STUDIO mat now

OR

Lay on a Mat in your Cosy Nest at home - book your ONLINE mat now

This class is suitable for anyone all positions are modifiable.

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Our New Beginners Pilates 6 Week Course:

Starts at 11AM-12PM on Tuesday 2nd January 2024

Book your mat now - IN STUDIO Pilates and select a 6 week pass membership,

OR

Book your mat now - ONLINE Pilates and select a 6 week pass membership.

In this course, we cover the basic fundamentals of Pilates to introduce you to the core values and to feel them in your body as we begin to build the connections from body and mind to build strength, mobility, balance, coordination, breathwork and help improve your overall health.

Limited places left - so sign up now from either of the links above!!

This class is suitable for some injuries, post natal and anyone! Get in touch with Tanya prior if you currently are affected by any injuries or conditions to be sure this is suitable for you.

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Class Timetable - How Will You Start Your Dec and New Year?

We have only a few places remaining in the classes below.

You can sign up anytime up to 3 weeks in advance (If you want to sign up prior to secure your place - contact Tanya):

* Monday - Pilates 6.30pm

* Monday - Gentle Yoga 7.30pm

* Monday - Yin Yang Yoga 8.30pm

* Tuesday - Pilates 11am - starts 2nd Jan 24!

* Wednesday - Aerial Hammock 6.30pm

* Wednesday - Pilates 7.30pm and 8.30pm

* Thursday - Pilates 6.30pm

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Gift Vouchers Available

Thinking of sending someone a gift voucher?

You can purchase a gift voucher online - click the image below to be taken to the online shop - for any value, or a treatment or a block of classes.

If you prefer a physical gift card - get in touch with Tanya and call in to the studio.

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Christmas Holidays

Class Closures

Off from Friday 22nd December.

We start back again on Monday 1st January 2024!

Clinic Closures

Closed 24-27th Dec, and open again from 28th Dec 2023.

So while you are unsupervised over Christmas and New Year, be sure to check out the on demand library (access only for those on monthly memberships) or with the videos that are on the TDR Academy YouTube channel to keep you moving well!

Lack of movement can be a big trigger for not feeling good and for niggles to awaken!!

Hope this keeps you up-to-date for the coming festive period!!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

~ Tanya

TDR Academy of Movement & Therapy

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• PS - Oh and don't forget about all the FREE video content available on YOUTUBE - the TDR Academy YouTube page - SUBSCRIBE to the channel (and select the notifications to be notified when I add any new videos)! I have created most videos with you in mind - some movement and therapy advice to help when you need it.

• I would love the feedback if you could click LIKE for each video you watch, and leave a COMMENT.

• Join Tanya’s Private Facebook Group - for all things the body ‘tips’ and lifestyle management and some banter of course!

• You'll find updates and reminders on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn so you can keep in touch no matter which platform you like to use.

• Leave Tanya a review - If I have helped you in your movement journey, we would love it if you could leave us a 5 star positive review on our Google business page (google search TDR Academy Ballyclare and scroll down to write a review), our Facebook page or anywhere you see! Thank you! It may help others get to know what we do to help.

Summer Holidays at TDR - Class and Clinic Changes

Summer holidays are coming!! Please note Tanya’s class and clinic closure dates below.

Also check out James’ summer details below for Sports Massage appointments with Kalá Massage at TDR Academy.

Tanya’s Class Closures

• All classes are off for the month of July*

• The last classes will be on Thursday 29th June, and we start back for the *Monday crew - we start back on Monday 31st July, then classes resume as normal for August.

• Subject to numbers, there may be a reduced timetable in August with some classes amalgamating (You will be contacted by text if this is the case.)

• August Bank Holiday - classes are off 28th to 31st August for the last bank holiday weekend and then return to our normal timetable in September through to Christmas!

I have never given you soooo long off the classes, as we normally have kept running except the July fortnight. Additional time is needed this year as the studio and hall are being redecorated - to freshen up ready for more!

So while you are unsupervised, be sure to check out the on demand library (access only for those on monthly memberships) or with the videos that are on the TDR Academy YouTube channel to keep you moving well! Lack of movement can be a big trigger for not feeling good and for niggles to awaken!!

I look forward to seeing you back and still moving from 31st July September!

If you are wanting to sign up for classes with me - you can sign up anytime online!

• You can sign up for 6 weeks or monthly memberships, and if spaces are left you can sign up for a dropin class.

• Classes open up for booking 3 weeks in advance so check in with the live timetable for more details.
  

Tanya’s Clinic Closures

• Tanya’s clinic will be closed from 1st-16th July 2022 and also 28th August to 3rd September, inclusive

• You can book in online as all availability is displayed in the searches on Teamup for booking appointments (just remember it searches in 2 week blocks, so if you don’t see any appointments, select the next date to search from).

• Additional appointment times are available from 17th to 28th July as classes are taking a break.

• For any further information, please check our website, blog posts and social media as everything is there!

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Sports Massage with James

While Tanya is away, James will still be available for Sports Massage Appointments through Kalá Massage at TDR Academy.

Why not book in to smooth out those tired, achey and tight muscles for an easier summer, helping you recover and feel your best for whatever you want to do this summer.

James will not be available for appointment from 28th - 31st July.

For more details and to check out contact and availability details - click here.

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I hope you have a great summer term off! Stay active and move more to be well!

~ Tanya

TDR Academy of Movement & Therapy

• PS - Oh and don't forget about all the FREE video content available on YOUTUBE - the TDR Academy YouTube page - SUBSCRIBE to the channel (and select the notifications to be notified when I add any new videos)! I have created most videos with you in mind - some movement and therapy advice to help when you need it.

• I would love the feedback if you could click LIKE for each video you watch, and leave a COMMENT.

• Join Tanya’s Private Facebook Group - for all things the body ‘tips’ and lifestyle management and some banter of course!

• You'll find updates and reminders on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn so you can keep in touch no matter which platform you like to use.

• Leave Tanya a review - If I have helped you in your movement journey, we would love it if you could leave us a 5 star positive review on our Google business page (google search TDR Academy Ballyclare and scroll down to write a review), our Facebook page or anywhere you see! Thank you! It may help others get to know what we do to help.

Exciting News Alert - Our New Sports Massage Associate Therapist Starts Today

Exciting News Alert!

Due to such demand for massages and with available space to house additional therapists at TDR Academy, I have decided to open up TDR Academy of Movement & Therapy & Associates!

I will be providing my usual support with therapies and classes as TDR Academy, and the first new business that will be starting at the premises is (drum roll please)……….

Kalá Massage

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I am delighted to announce that James will be providing Sports Massage services at TDR Academy and starts tonight!!

James is a Level 3 Sports Massage Therapist, and knows the value that attending regular sports massage has for athletes, as he has clocked up volumes of training for a number of events between triathlons and Ironman. To learn more about James and his background - click here!

James will be offering Sports Massage sessions tailored to the areas you need muscle tension released, to help reduce tightnesses and aches that can come from this, whether sports or life related! His aims are wellness to enhance physical and emotional health.

Clinic hours may vary, but sessions will be available in the evenings and at weekends and he will be offering an introductory price list for sessions over the summer:

• Mondays and Wednesdays: 6.30-9pm

• Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 6-9pm

• Saturdays 8.30am-3pm

• Sundays 8.30am - 12pm
  

Check in with James’ Facebook page for updates, news and any changes.

Sports Massage Therapy Treatments Available & Current Promotional Offers:

• 30 Mins - £25 - Back & Shoulders

• 30 Mins - £25 - Legs & Glutes

• 45 Mins - £30 - Back, Shoulders and Arms

• 45 Mins - £30 - Legs, Glutes and Lower Back

• 60 Mins - £35 - Full Body Massage

Book in now to avail of the reduced prices!

To book, you can contact James on:

• Mobile: (Calls or texts) 07470443708

• Email: kala.massage@outlook.com

Payment methods accepted:

• Cash

• Bank Transfer (Please pay before you arrive to ensure payment has been successful, please text and the details will be provided to you prior.)

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We look forward to continuing to offer you the services you need.

James hopes to be able to help you on your movement and life journey.

If you need an injury assessment, treatment and advice - you will still need to book in with Tanya, but when the injury settles, sports massage with james is another option for you to help maintain your body for what you need it to do!

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Tanya and James

Easing of Restrictions at TDR Academy February 2022

Update Regarding Latest Release on

Government Restrictions (From 16 February 2022)

GOOD NEWS!!

We are making things even simpler now that more restrictions have been eased.

All of our services are fully operational and running smoothly, despite being quite busy!

So if we don’t respond straight away, please forgive me but I will reply as soon as I can!

What has changed since our last update:

• We do not require the online screening questionnaire to be completed before attending anymore, however we are asking:

• If you have any symptoms of anything, eg, covid, a cold, a cough or just feel unwell, that you contact us at the earliest time to reschedule your appointment (contact Tanya on 07879415711 by text.)

• If you are unsure regarding recent close contact with someone with covid or if you are recovering from covid, you must be free from symptoms and we ask that you please take a lateral flow test the day before and on the morning before attending for your appointment/class. Both must be negative or we will ask that you reschedule your appointment. (This is normally a 2 week period minimum for most people from the start of symptoms).

• Taking a lateral flow test the morning before your appointment/class is good practice for all concerned even if you are well.

• We are still taking your temperature on arrival.

• Masks must be worn if in close contact and in communal areas (or a visor if medically exempt),

• Maintaining some social distancing is still preferred were possible,

• Bring your own towels (3 large) for treatments as we are still endeavouring to reduce the risk of cross infection.

• We are providing all equipment and props for use in appointments and classes. We are not quarantining items anymore or cleaning props but mats must still be cleaned after use. It is your choice to use any of our equipment and props or bring your own knowing our procedures.

• The coat hangers and storage units in the hall are now being used for all shoes and belongings for those attending classes.

Tanya will be wearing PPE in the same stance and will continue to take all advised measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We are only offering some tactile coaching points in class to again reduce the risk of cross-infection.

Catching any bugs means total closure - so for you and Tanya, this is important to stay bug free inside TDR so we can remain open!

Our emails that are sent out to you when you book in or attend classes have the up-to-date information - so please read it to become familiar with what we are asking.

This is what it says:

** Current Covid Procedures - please read (updated 16/02/2022) **

The online Covid screening form is not required prior to attending anymore, however, we do ask that if you have any symptoms of anything, eg, covid, a cold, a cough or just feel unwell, that you contact us at the earliest time to reschedule your appointment (contact Tanya on 07879415711 by text.)

Due to the increasing likelihood of any bugs spreading, not just covid, as all covid rules are ended, your therapist will have to cancel all appointments/classes if they become unwell in any way, so we are trying to reduce this risk and inconvenience for all.

If you are unsure regarding recent close contact with someone with covid or if you are recovering from covid, you must be free from symptoms and we ask that you please take a lateral flow test the day before and on the morning before attending for your appointment/class. Both must be negative or we will ask that you reschedule your appointment. (This is normally a 2 week period minimum for most people from the start of symptoms).

Taking a lateral flow test the morning before your appointment/class is good practice for all concerned even if you are well.

We are still checking temperatures when you attend and a high temperature will result in cancellation of the appointment/class due to the nature of being in close contact, for everyones safety.

You will receive a text the day before your appointment - please respond advising your therapist if you are fully well to attend, and also advise on the morning before again if you are still well.

For classes every week, you will not receive this text - but the onus is on you to inform Tanya by text if anything changes.

If you need to bring anyone with you to the appointment, the procedures apply equally to them also regarding wearing masks, feeling well, no recent covid contact and with a negative lateral flow test.

What To Bring To Your Appointment/Class and Cancellation Policy Reminder

Please wear a mask and for treatments, bring 3 large towels (for warmth and to fully cover you).

If this is your FIRST appointment/class, please bring a pen as you will need to complete the standard health screening forms - please arrive 5-10 minutes early for your appointment, and bring reading glasses if required. This can be sent to you online by email prior if you prefer. Please contact Tanya to receive this.

If you have attended previously, please update us of any changes to your personal or health details.

Please arrive on time for your appointment/class. We are unable to extend your appointment time if you arrive late due to our appointments running consecutively. Your appointment will still be charged at the full rate.

Reservations can be cancelled online at least 24 hours in advance with no charge. If you do not show up for a reserved appointment, or provide less than 24 hours notice of cancellation, you will be charged the full cost of the appointment, unless there is enough time to fill the appointment.

Use of Equipment

We are now using all of our available equipment and props in appointments and classes and are not quarantining any items. Only the mats and other vinyl surfaces can be cleaned, the props can not. It is your choice if you wish to use our equipment in this respect, or you can bring your own mat and props as preferred.

For classes, please use the storage units and coat racks in the hall for your shoes and belongings, bringing only your valuables into the studio if preferred.

Possible Covid Symptoms Reminder - please do not attend if you have any of these.

• Fever

• Persistent dry cough

• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

• Change (including loss) of taste and smell

Some sufferers have experienced others including:

• Chest tightness

• Muscle pain and fatigue

• Sore throat

• Congestion

• Headache

• Phlegm

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I will keep you all posted with more updates as and when needed.

I have missed you all and can’t wait to see you all in person again when you are ready! The craic is mighty when back in studio!

Tanya x

• PS - Oh and don't forget about all the FREE video content available on YOUTUBE, that I have created with you in mind - some movement and therapy advice to help when you need it.

• The videos are accessible on the TDR Academy YouTube page - SUBSCRIBE to the channel (and select the notifications to be notified when I add any new videos) so you don’t miss any videos I post!

• I would love the feedback if you could click LIKE for each video you watch, and leave a COMMENT.

• Join my Private Facebook Group for all things the body ‘tips’ and lifestyle management.

• You'll find updates and reminders on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn so you can keep in touch no matter which platform you like to use.

Time For Yourself This Christmas - Online Yin Yoga Workshop

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You are more than welcome to join us in this online world for our December Live Yin Yoga class on Zoom in the lead up to Christmas - in the comfiness of your own home!

Join us for a beautifully relaxed and chilled out practice on a dark December evening on the lead up to a bright Christmas. Light your room with candles and Christmas decorations and maybe a beautiful tree and a crackling fire. Set up your Yin Yoga nest with cosy blankets and pillows in preparation for some beautiful openers for the body to leave you feeling relaxed and chilled - Yin style! Christmas jumpers, leggings and/or socks are a choice of course!

Make Time For Yourself This Christmas

Online Yin Yoga Evening

7 - 9pm Friday 17th December 2021

❤️This evening of Yin is an open level - catering for any level of ability/experience.

If you have any underlying injuries or medical concerns - contact Tanya on 07879415711 to clarify if safe for you to practice.

❤️ The poses will have gentle and stronger variations to enable you to be challenged on your own personal level.

My aim will be to bring you to a place of relaxation and total chill out.

❤️The intention is to help reduce the stress levels through the link with the physical body - to open the body allows you to open and soften the mind.

Interested?

❤️ Simply CLICK HERE to be taken to the Workshop sign up.

❤️ Investment - £14, or if you sign up before the end of Friday 10th December - £13 early bird discounted price.

✳️ If you have never booked with us before, you will need to set up an account with our booking software Mindbody when you follow the link through to book and pay.

☯️ You will receive an email from Tanya with the Zoom link and password by 6.30pm on the day of the workshop to provide you with the sign in details.

✳️ Make sure you have a device with the Zoom Cloud Meeting app downloaded to be able to see and hear each other.

☯️ Please be sure to be in the waiting room by 6.55pm at the latest as entry will not be permitted once we start at 7pm due to the disruption this would cause to those already resting in Savasana pose.

✳️ More than one person signed up for the workshop can be in your room when you link in, so don’t feel that everyone has to be in separate rooms for this - unless you really need to isolate further

☯️ If you have never attended TDR Academy before, Tanya will send you our health forms to complete and return by email prior to attendance with any of our sessions (a requirement for our professional practice).

✳️ You can also add yourself to our mailing list of all news about our classes online and other updates, by subscribing to the TDR Academy Newsletter. Use the sign up form at the bottom of any page of our website to be automatically added.

❤️ Please feel free to share this to your family and friends.

We all need some time out right now more than ever due to such uncertainty in the world around us.

Hope to see you then, if not before!

Namastay-relaxed-at-home ❤️

Tanya x

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Invest in yourself this Autumn With Your £100 Voucher!

Have you applied for the Northern Ireland High Street 'Spend Local' Voucher yet?

You can apply for your £100 card any time between now and Monday 25th October, and use it to support local stores and services, including TDR Academy here in Ballyclare. You can apply online or via telephone - get all the up to date information here.

Your wellbeing and good health is something worth investing in.

You can choose from our range of treatments, class passes as well as our gift vouchers!

What does your body and mind feel like it needs right now?

• Pilates helps with alignment, injury rehabilitation or for developing strength and flexibility.

• Yoga can challenge yet relax your body.

• Conditioning & Flexibility can challenge your legs in ways you can only believe until you try it! Stretchy!!

Our timetable is here to check against your diary!

Pain/Injury Treatment sessions are for an assessment to investigate a musculoskeletal injury and to receive expert hands-on treatment and rehabilitation advice for any acute and or chronic pain or injuries you’re struggling with.

Sports massage can reduce tightness that may be building and can aid muscle recovery.

Relaxation massage therapies can help relax and unwind your body and mind.

As the conditions of the card are for in store purchases with a chip and pin machine, it means payment must be made in the Academy rather than with our online booking system. If you see a session on Mindbody that you want to book into - contact Tanya who will get you booked in and you can pay when you attend the studio with the voucher.

To make the most of the voucher here are some of the booking options:

• 6 week block of classes (one class per week - online or in person) - £53.00

• Pay as you go classes (online or in person)- £9.00

• LIVE & UNLIMITED classes for 1 week - £16.00

• LIVE & UNLIMITED classes for 2 weeks - £28.00

• LIVE & UNLIMITED classes for 4 weeks - £50.00

• 1 hr of any treatment or personal training session - £45

• 3 x 1 hr 1:1 sessions pre-paid package - £128.25 (5% discount)

• Buy a gift voucher for yourself or even an early Christmas present! Click here to find out more

You’ll just need to top up the difference the more you book!

Find out more about our pricing here: https://www.tdracademy.co.uk/pricing

REMEMBER:

• If you just want to train Live & Unlimited Online with us on Zoom - this is the cheapest way to join us for more than 1 class per week

• Block booking places take priority and any remaining spaces can be booked as pay as you go single class spaces

• We have limited in studio spaces, so contact Tanya to check which classes have in studio spaces for booking

• All cards are valid until Tuesday 30th November, no matter when or how you apply, but can be redeemed within a further 3 months from the date of purchase

You can text us on 07879 415711, email info@tdracademy.co.uk or Facebook message us and we’ll reply when we can to get you booked in for whatever you need!

We look forward to seeing you soon and let’s make a start this autumn to get your body and mind back in the game!

[Update] Easing of Restrictions at TDR Academy April 2021

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Update Regarding Latest Release on

Government Restrictions (From April 2021)

GOOD NEWS!!

We are opening the doors to more services again! Whoop whoop!!

The sessions that can begin again - IN CLINIC Treatments and IN STUDIO Personal Training and Classes - are ALL subject to:

• Completing the COVID questionnaire prior to entering the premises to screen you for suitability to attend,

• Your temperature will be taken on entry,

• Masks must be worn if in close contact (or a visor if medically exempt),

• Social distancing must be maintained were possible,

• Bring your own towels (3 large) for treatments and your own mat for exercise.

Tanya will be wearing PPE in the same stance and will continue to take all advised measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Massage and Pain/Injury Treatments - Close Contact Work

• All hands on (close contact) services can resume from Friday 23rd April 2021.

• I have been treating pain and injury only through lockdown but will be able to resume treating you with all forms of massage and relaxation sessions that I am trained in (Sports Massage, Swedish and Indian Head Massage, Aromatherapy and Reflexology).

1:1s Personal Training

• All types of 1:1 training can begin again from Friday 30th April 2021 (Pilates Matwork, Pilates Reformer and other large equipment, Yoga, Stretching, Aerial Fitness, Body Conditioning).

To Book An Appointment

• There is currently a waiting/cancellation list due to such high demand for appointments at present.

• To book, please get in contact directly as the Mindbody online booking tool is not available at present.

• Contact Tanya: text is my preference on 07879415711 or email info@tdracademy.co.uk.

Classes

• The date is unconfirmed as yet for resuming indoor classes, but has been put forward as Monday 24th May.

• Attendance will be under the same ‘subject to’ aspects highlighted at the start of this email.

If You currently are attending classes at TDR:

To help me organise a return to suit your preferences, I would appreciate if you could update me as to your preference for attendance at this time of resuming in studio classes.

Due to current social distancing restrictions - only 2 will be able to attend per class and I will organise a rota system for those wishing to attend in studio for any specified classes.

Please reply to Tanya by text (preferred) or email (2 responses if D is appealing!):

A) Remain online at home for now

B) Attend in studio - at the class day/time I am currently attending

C) Attend in studio - please specify if a different day and time is needed (otherwise you can attend online whenever suits)

and an extra choice:

D) If an outdoor venue, day and time suited - I would like to attend an outdoor group session. (I am debating this but getting a location to suit based on interested numbers and reliable weather may be tricky! So mainly research at present! Ideas welcome!)

Once I have collated all responses, I will further update you on the classes if you have specified for B or C attending in studio, although I will wait until confirmation of the opening date to ensure no confusion of when to start.

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I will keep you all posted with more updates as and when needed.

I know personal contact is more limited with just the online facility - please feel free at any time to reach out to me by email or social media, etc, with any feedback, suggestions, questions or just for a general chat!

I miss you all and can’t wait to see you all in person again!

Let me know your reply asap to the classes attendance, and I will see you soon I hope on the mat, the couch or social media!

Tanya x

• PS - Oh and don't forget about all the FREE video content available on YOUTUBE, that I have created with you in mind - some movement and therapy advice to help when you need it.

• The videos are accessible on the TDR Academy YouTube page - SUBSCRIBE to the channel (and select the notifications to be notified when I add any new videos) so you don’t miss any videos I post!

• I would love the feedback if you could click LIKE for each video you watch, and leave a COMMENT.

• Join my Private Facebook Group for all things the body ‘tips’.

• You'll find updates and reminders on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn so you can keep in touch no matter which platform you like to use.

How Are You Doing? Will A Yin Yoga Workshop Help You Out?

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I get the impression from my social media feeds and chats with some of you at class and other friends and family that lockdown #3 is really getting people down. Yes, some of us are lucky enough to have time for those lockdown DIY and baking projects, skipping about in the woods and doing sunrise walks (!), but I know that is not the reality for many. Amongst my friends are people at both ends of the spectrum: out of work, alone at home and in need of company; or super busy with work and/or home schooling and not a minute to themselves to rest and recuperate, who definitely don't want a to-do list of great ideas or yet another reminder they haven't been to a yoga class, rather a way to remove things from the backlog!

What can I offer?

Not much perhaps but a friendly face and listening ear and hopefully some motivation to move to feel better :)

Going by a BBC article, less people are moving this lockdown, which ultimately will affect our mental health. In yoga, Sauca identifies how when we move, it affects how we feel - so move well and feel well. It might just be a little improvement if things are getting you down, but we have to start somewhere.

I know for me it is great to see so many of you on our online classes - to see your faces and have a wee chat. Not as much as we would all like, but it is great to connect with one another. If you aren't in the classes online, you're welcome to join me there and say hello to your class mates via Zoom at least.

Many of you though don't have time or access to the right tech, or the inclination to attend via Zoom. If you'd like some input, advice or just a chat, then do feel free to drop me an email. I'd be happy to hear from you! I have set up a Facebook group - TDR Academy of Movement & Therapy Tribe - for this purpose: to give you little ideas and thoughts to hopefully help you out in some way, but also as a platform to connect with others from the classes and those who have attended our wee space over the years. It is great to get chatting and have a bit of craic along the way!

As we don't have the personal connection often these days, I am sending you love and encouragement to keep on muddling through as the days are getting longer, Spring is on the way and the wheel will surely keep turning.

Remember I am here for appointments if you have any pain that is affecting your work and life or if you have had an injury - these are the only categories allowable at present. General massages can not be carried out at this time or any training sessions in person. You can book online via Mindbody or contact me directly on 07879 415711 or info@tdracademy.co.uk.

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Are you interested in an evening of chilling?

Maybe with some gentle stretching or maybe you want to push it further? I have organised another Yin Yoga evening on Friday 5th February - so read on!

Yin Yoga Evening - for Fabulous February!

Yinify Your Mind, Body and Energy - Live & Online

7 - 9pm Friday 5th February 2020

Join us for a beautifully relaxed and chilled out practice of Yin Yoga to open up the body and stretch areas that need some deeper attention, whilst allowing your mind and body to delve into what lies beneath. To rebalance the body and free up physical or emotional energy in the body to leave you feeling you have taken a step forward on your journey of self care and mobility.

The Yin pose photo at the start portrays how a lot of us feel right now 😆, so let’s Yinify our minds, bodies and energies!

Let’s make our first Friday in February fabulous!!

This evening of Yin is an open level - catering for any level of ability/experience.

If you have any underlying injuries or medical concerns - contact Tanya on 07879415711 to clarify if it's safe for you to practice.

☺️ The poses will have gentle and stronger variations to enable you to be challenged on your own personal level.

The intention is to help reduce the stress levels through the link with the physical body - to open the body allows you to open and soften the mind. We all need this right now as January was long and lockdown is still with us.

❤️ Please feel free to share this to your family and friends.

We all need some time out right now more than ever due to such uncertainty in the world around us.

More than one person signed up for the workshop can be in your room when you link in, so don’t feel that everyone has to be in separate rooms for this - unless you really need to isolate further ☺️

✳️ Make sure you have a device with the Zoom Cloud Meeting app downloaded to be able to see and hear each other.

☯️ Please arrive in the waiting room by 6.55pm so we can start on time. Access won’t be permitted after 7pm as this will disrupt the session.

Investment - £13 if you sign up before the end of 10pm 31 January 2021 for the early bird discounted price, or £14 thereafter.

Interested?

• ✳️ Simply click here to sign up.

• If you have never booked with us before, you will need to set up an account with our booking software Mindbody when you follow the link through to book and pay.

• ☯️ You will receive an email from Tanya with the Zoom link and password by 6.30pm on the day of the workshop to provide you with the sign in details. Please be sure to be in the waiting room by 6.55pm at the latest as entry will not be permitted once we start at 7pm due to the disruption this would cause to those already resting in Savasana pose.

• Have the Zoom Cloud Meetings app downloaded onto your device (tablet, laptop, desktop or phone) and create an account, if you have never used it before.

Timings:

• I will be opening the Zoom meeting waiting room from 6.50pm, so please enter by 6.55pm.

• Have your Yin nest set-up with all your props so you are ready to go (see below).

• We will start at 7pm, so if you are unable to make it by 7pm, I am truly sorry, but I will be unable to invite you in as it will disrupt the session for everyone else.

Mat and Room Set-up:

• Set up your mat, rug or carpet in a quiet space. Ensure whatever you use that it is thick enough and comfortable for resting in poses for long periods.

• Make sure you can see the video from your space and hear me and that I will be able to see you on your mat also. (Wear clothing of a different colour to your mat and background if possible!)

• I recommend dim lighting although with enough that I can still see you!

• Ensure you will be warm enough as you will be sitting still for long periods.

• Have extra pillows and/or cushions to hand, maybe about 4. Feel free to use bolsters if you have any also.

• If you could have 2 heavy-ish blankets, they may be useful if you need extra weight on your legs unless you have any sandbags to use, or if you feel cold throughout.

• If you do not have enough blankets - you could use a large bath towel which can also roll up into a sausage if needed.

• If you have yoga bricks, 2 would be useful, or the bath towel will also work and a cushion/pillow.

Music:

• You can play any music you like in the background, preferably something you can drift to with no words. Youtube has many to choose from - just be sure to pick something that is 2 hours long to avoid having to change.

• I will have you all on muted in the workshop so you can play it at a volume that is low enough to hear but not too loud that it is overpowering on your senses (or my voice so you can hear what to do!).

• I will be recording the workshop, so if you would like to download it you can then have it saved for use at another time. Please keep it for your eyes only however thank you.

New to TDR Academy Online Zoom Sessions?

If you have never attended TDR Academy before, Tanya will send you our health forms to complete and return by email prior to attendance with any of our sessions (a requirement for our professional practice).

You can also add yourself to our mailing list for news about our classes online and other updates, by subscribing to the TDR Academy Newsletter. Use the sign up form at the bottom of any page of our website to be automatically added.

We would love it if you could help us also, by either checking in on Facebook with us, leaving us a positive comment on our Facebook page or our Google Business page, and sharing a photo of your practice with us at #tdracademytribe on Instagram.

If you would like to be kept up-to-date with what we are bringing to you over the next period of time, then keep an eye out for more emails and especially on social media.

We will be posting by email, on our website blog and workshop pages, and to our social media pages:

• predominantly on Facebook, and

• Instagram @TDR Academy, #tdracademytribe #tdracademyofmovementandtherapy

• Join my Facebook Group also - TDR Academy Tribe - I give daily tips and thoughts to inspire you to move more, move better and look after your body. After all, it's the only one you have, so give it the time and attention it deserves now!

Still not signed up yet to the Yin Yoga evening? Sign up here now!

A little more about Yin Yoga (if you don’t know anything about it):

The practice of Yin Yoga is to stress the tissues of the body that we don’t usually access in the more energetic Yang style Yoga practices, such as the connective tissues, ligaments, tendons and bones. It invites you to slow down, soften, relax and be mindful, to gain experience of the energetic body and to become acquainted with our thought patterns. Ultimately it is to enhance our self awareness, tune our insight and access our own inner wisdom. Yin is about the feeling and involves “unhurried postures unstained by striving” (Sarah Powers).

To practice Yin is to bring forth the values of softening, patience, kindness, compassion, acceptance, surrendering and non striving. It will help people to feel more in a world that is so disconnected. On a physical level, we access and affect connective tissues that we don’t access in our Yang practices. The focus is on function and feeling rather than on aesthetics, which result in a more positive outcome for students. The poses and stretch sensations can be quite impactful and energetic despite seeking stillness through the longer holds. The time out to meditate and spend time with yourself is invaluable in today’s busy world.

Hope to see you then, if not before!

Namastay-relaxed-at-home ❤️

Tanya x

[Update] Open for Business With Some Restrictions from 16th October 2020

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Following the recent Government announcement, some new restrictions have been put in place regarding Covid-19 from 6pm on Friday 16th October for 4 weeks at present. We have been busy trying to implement and rejig to fit in as best we can whilst fully adhering to the restrictions put in place, to still keep supporting you through these difficult times.

The summary of the current changes and what’s available and not available:

❌ In light of the recent government's announcements, I will be unable to have classes indoors for 4 wks from 6pm fri 16th October 2020.

So the 2:1 private sessions alongside the online sessions will be stopped again frustratingly for potentially the next 4wks. We also have to stop close contact work, despite the stringent measures we were taking including cleaning regimes, ppe and screening.

🌈The good news in what we can offer🌈:

✅ Tanya can still see you in the clinic for a 1:1 session without close contact work - we can still go through assessment, self care strategies and rehab plan advice.

✅ Tanya can still see you in the studio for a 1:1 personal exercise training session, however, without any hands on corrections - so personal exercise planning and practice to include Pilates Matwork and Reformer and other large equipment, Yoga, and any body conditioning and 1:1 Aerial Fitness. These can be for any level of injury or fitness.

✅ All of our online classes are here to stay forever! So you will always have that option for training with us no matter what restrictions they place now. Hopefully in studio will be back soon.

✅ Our online consultations and 1:1s are also still available forever online so you can book that with Tanya privately currently. These can be for assessment, self care strategies and rehab plan advice.

I will be emailing all of our members to keep you up to date with the frustrating new closures and about what is available currently and about rebooking those sessions with close contact work, for those that had sessions booked in over the next coming months.

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Coming to the Studio/Clinic:

• We ask clients to wash/sanitise your hands before and after visiting the clinic.

• Please complete the COVID-19 screening questionnaire the day prior to attending and on the morning before your session.

• If you do feel unwell, we ask that you remain at home until feeling better.

• If you display any of the COVID-19 symptoms, please do not visit our studio for at least 14 days.

• Please wear a face covering when you enter the building and in the clinic.

• We will take your temperature on entry and if 37.8°C or higher, we will be unable to allow you entry for your session as that is a sign of a fever and we will advise you to isolate at home and arrange for a test.

• Please remember to bring your own water bottle and drink regularly, and bring your own tissues.

• Please bring your own gloves if using the Pilates reformer (for 1:1s for exercise) and your own mat for floor based exercise.

• Please do not be attend with another individual for your appointment as they will not be permitted to enter.

• Be assured, Tanya and Jo will wear PPE as required under the guidelines and we are following all advised measures and more in some cases.

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We will continue to monitor the situation as it develops in line with advice from the Government and relevant health authorities and issue updates at such times.

Together we can all maintain a responsible and cautious approach to limiting the spread of this virus and protecting the more vulnerable members of our society whilst keeping a positive attitude.

Wishing you safety and good health through this time. ☯️

Tanya x

TDR Academy's Treatments and 1:1s Available in Clinic

Following the Government announcements for therapists to return to work from 6th July 2020, Tanya has been very busy carrying out the risk assessment, undertaking the return to work COVID-19 course and preparing the clinic for re-starting. This has involved updating all our online platforms, website, Mindbody and social media etc to reflect the changes in the COVID-19 policies for return to work, and to ensure we are keeping everyone as safe as possible.

Appointments for these clinic sessions will now only be bookable through Tanya directly as initially those people that had to miss out on their booked session in March when everything was closed in lockdown, will be given priority to book in first. Tanya will also have to speak with you prior to booking to screen you for suitability of an in clinic appointment and will contact you the morning of the appointment to check that you are still able to attend based on your responses to a questionnaire re COVID-19.

At TDR Academy we are doing all we can to ensure your safety and our own. We will be applying all the safety precautions to ourselves that we are requesting you to apply to yourselves to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. When you book in, the email that will follow will outline everything that is applicable to attending the clinic for before, during and after your appointment.

When you get booked in, you can pre-purchase your booked session via the desktop version of Mindbody in the online store. This will reduce the contact points when you are in studio when payment is due. We prefer card payments via Mindbody, and if that isn’t possible a bank transfer could be made. Cash payment for the correct amount only will be accepted if card payment is not possible. An envelope will be provided for you to place the cash inside in this instance.

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What we are doing:

On top of our normal clinic cleaning procedures, TDR Academy has introduced a number of additional hygiene measures to allow us to continue working within our community:

• We have intensified our day-to-day cleaning.

• We wipe banister rails, door handles, sanitising stations, light switches etc after each client leaves and before entry.

• We now have paper towels and sterile hand wash - and our team are washing their hands more regularly.

• We have introduced additional hand gel stations, which we ask students to use when they arrive and before they leave.

• If our team have any symptoms, we will cancel any treatments or 1:1s as necessary.

• We are taking everyone’s temperature when you attend. If you have an elevated temperature consistency with an illness or fever, we would unfortunately have to cancel your session, at no charge. We would suggest to follow the Government advice of self-isolating in this instance but monitor your symptoms and temperature daily and if persists to see or speak to your GP.

• We will be wearing PPE in our sessions and these will be changed between every client.

• We will maintain social distance for as long as possible and only treat areas deemed necessary in your session.

• We are monitoring our procedures to see how we can improve on a daily basis.

• We will email you with all the necessary details once your appointment is booked to ensure you are kept informed of our new practices.

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Due to the new circumstances, I need you to complete a COVID-19 Pre Treatment record card to go alongside your record card that I have for you (existing clients) or need completed (new clients).

Please answer the questions the day before your appointment and text me that you have answered 'no' to each question, or if a 'yes' to any, I will need to speak to you the day before your appointment. If you feel that on the morning of your appointment that you may now answer 'yes' to any, please contact me to discuss suitability to attend. Further to this, I will ask you these questions again on entry to the clinic.

* First and foremost to check, for which I will send you a text the day before your appointment, is that you do not have any current symptoms of COVID-19 (see below) and that you have not knowingly been in contact with anyone that has COVID-19 or if you need to self-isolate. This also applies to the morning before your appointment. Please contact me as early as possible if you think you may be affected and need to self-isolate. There will be no charge for cancelling at this late stage as everyone’s safety if of the priority at present. I would ask for as much notice as possible however to ensure that the appointment could be taken by another client in need. Please note, if you are within any of the vulnerable person categories, you will not be able to receive an in person session without seeing your GP first for advice.

* If you have travelled home recently from a foreign country, please do not attend for a treatment until you have been home for 2 weeks to assess if you develop symptoms.

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Coming to the Clinic:

• We ask clients to wash your hands before and after visiting the clinic.

• If you do feel unwell, we ask that you remain at home until feeling better.

• If you display any of the COVID-19 symptoms, please do not visit our studio for at least 14 days.

• Please wear a face covering when you enter the building and in the clinic.

• Please remember to bring your own water bottle and drink regularly, and bring your own tissues.

• Please bring your own gloves (for 1:1s for exercise) or your own towels (for a treatment - 2 large and 1 medium sized).

• Please do not be attend with another individual for your appointment as they will not be permitted to enter.

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Symptoms of COVID-19

The Most common symptoms which have been identified with the virus include:

• Fever

• Persistent dry cough

• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

• Change (including loss) of taste and smell

Some sufferers have experienced others including:

• Chest tightness

• Muscle pain and fatigue

• Sore throat

• Congestion

• Headache

• Phlegm

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Summary of Actions Needed:

• Wash your hands before, during and after entry and do not touch your face

• Wear PPE - face covering and if needed gloves

• Catch It, Kill It, Bin It.

• Maintain social distancing of 2m, or when necessary 1m+ when not required to be in close contact work with your therapist.

• Stay at home if you have symptoms, are shielding, are or live with vulnerable people, have been in contact with someone that has COVID-19 or is self isolating, or if you have travelled abroad within the last 2 weeks.

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• We ask that all our clients and staff take the new health and safety very seriously, as one lapse could result in another spread of COVID-19, the ultimate disaster, which could in turn affect you, our staff, even close the whole clinic and as such have another lockdown on people’s lives, not to mention the possibility of much worse if it does affect your health.

• We also ask for your patience at this time as we get used to the new working procedures - all above and beyond normal working practices!

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We will continue to monitor the situation as it develops in line with advice from the Government and relevant health authorities and issue updates at such times.

Together we can all maintain a responsible and cautious approach to limiting the spread of this virus and protecting the more vulnerable members of our society whilst keeping a positive attitude.

Wishing you safety and good health through this time.

Tanya x

July Holidays Update

TDR Academy is closing for just a few days!

It’s been a mad busy month for so many people and I’m sure - like us - you’re looking forward to some time off with long school holidays stretching out ahead of us.

July Holidays

• Please note that there will be no classes during the week of the 8th - 12th July - to give you time to get out exploring!

• The Academy will be closed completely only from 9th to 14th July.

Appointments for Injury Therapy, 1:1s and Sports Massage

• Tanya will be taking appointments up until 5th July and will be back on the 15th July, and then again up to 19th July and back 26th July.

• While Gary will be taking appointments up until 8th July and will be back on the 25th July.

You can text us on 07879 415711, email info@tdracademy.co.uk or Facebook message us and we’ll reply when we’re back to get you booked in for whatever you need! Remember you can also book online via the MindBody app.

Yin yoga workshop on 15th July

Because it’s so popular, Tanya’s holding another yin yoga workshop on Monday 15th July 7.30-9.30pm - a great wee treat to yourself after the holiday week.  Take the time to enhance your self awareness, tune your insight and access your own inner wisdom. Yin is about the feeling and involves “unhurried postures unstained by striving” (Sarah Powers). You can book by clicking on the link here.

Lisburn Half Marathon on 19th June

Amazing news! Gary and his colleagues were at the Lisburn Half Marathon last week supporting the runners by providing recovery advice and pre and post event sports massage for all runners entered - and all for a good cause!

They raised £72.20 on the night for the MS Society NI, bringing the total we've raised for this brilliant charity to over £600!!!

Whatever your plans, TDR Academy hopes you enjoy the summer, get out and about and let us know on Facebook and Instagram what you are getting up to!

Lisburn Half Marathon - Let us help you prepare and recover!

Are you taking part in next week’s Lisburn Half Marathon on 19th June? It’s the ‘Flat & Fast’ route again this year for the half marathon and the 10k road race, perfect for runners aiming for personal bests, whether you’re an experienced competitive runner or a beginner. The 3k Fun Run is the race of choice if you want to run with family and friends and take part in the whole marathon experience!

When We are Available

We’re delighted to say that Gary and his colleagues will be there supporting the runners by providing recovery advice and pre AND post event sports massage from 5.30-9.30pm for all runners entered.

• Spaces are limited and last just 10-15mins (depending on numbers).

• Donations are very welcome for this service, with suggestions at £5, and our chosen charity for all  donations this year is the MS Society.

Where to Find Us

The team will be in the back of the main sports hall in the Lisburn Leisureplex  - call over and say hello!

Good luck to everyone taking part and let us help you prepare and recover!

Look out for our pop up banner…

and let us help you prepare and recover!

Awards, Races, Massages & Discounts!

We’re so excited and it’s all down to you! WE WON - (jointly) at the Ballyclare Business Awards last Friday night - Best Professional Services Provider 2018!

After three years of being shortlisted for the @ballyclare #BClareBiz, we’re chuffed to be bringing home a trophy!! And it’ll be taking pride of place back at the Studio.  We were also happy to be shortlisted for the Most Innovative Marketing Campaign also!!

So we wanted to take the time to personally to say a huge 'thank you' to everyone that took the time to vote for us - it means a lot to know you support the services we offer you. And it inspires us to keep striving to get even better and to be there for our tribe!

Co. Antrim Harriers May Fair Race Day

After such a great night, we were on a high on Saturday morning at the Co. Antrim Harriers race day.

Gary finished an amazing 3rd in the 5k!!

Straight after the event, Gary was set to work!! Tanya and Gary were both offering free sports massages and injury advice and they were certainly kept busy. So another big thank you goes to all those that generously donated money for their post run massage - we raised an amazing £96.80 for the MS Society NI! Awesome!!

It wasn't all work though, as Tanya proves you've got to have a laugh too supporting the CAH team mascot through all his hard work!

Talking of massages, remember that Gary’s 15% OFF PROMOTION finishes on 31st May, so there’s still time to get in there and book in. Or you could buy the massage now and book in after the end of the month. Remember you’ll need to book online on the desktop version from the website and NOT THE APP, as the app doesn’t accept the discount - just enter 15%SMGARYAPRMAY.

You can see why we’re still buzzing after a great Bank Holiday weekend and why we love our jobs so much. So, once again many thanks for your support and continuing interest in TDR. We hope we can continue to serve you in the best way we know how, but as always please let us know if there is anything more we can do for you.

Stay in touch!

Ballyclare May Fair's coming up & we'll be there!

Another year has whizzed by and the Ballyclare May Fair is back on this Saturday for a week from 19th - 26th May! Will you be coming over to take a dander and join in the fun?

As is the tradition, the fair will kick off with the traditional horse fair in Six Mile Water Park. This is one of the few horse fairs left in Northern Ireland, although it’s much more than horse trading nowadays. There will be family activities, a local food and crafts market, live music in the evening, Mayor's parade, sports events and exhibitions - something for everyone! And around the town, local shops compete for the best-dressed window - which one do you prefer? 

The Big Race!

One of the highlights for us is the Mayfair 10k Race and 5k Fun Run, organised by the Co. Antrim Harriers on Saturday 26th May 2018 at 10.00am. There’s still time to book through Athletics NI before entries close on 20th May.

We’re delighted to say that Gary and Tanya will be there to supporting the Co. Antrim Harrier's event and the runners by providing FREE injury advice and post-event sports massage on the day (10-15 minute sessions approximately). Spaces are limited and last just 10-15 minutes. Donations are very welcome for this service, with suggestions at £5, which will be donated to the running clubs nominated charity again. They’ll be in the function room upstairs in the rugby club, near the fire exit - call over and say hello!  Although if it's a very sunny day - they may just take advantage and set-up outside!! Come and say hi!!

Getting Parked Next Week!

All classes and appointments are as normal all week - just allow a little more time for parking. The Council tell us that:

• From 9.30am on Tuesday 22 May to 12am on Sunday 27th May, Harrier Way car park and street will be closed to traffic.
• Tuesday 22 May - Due to the May Fair taking place, the Main Street will be closed from 9.30am to 5.30pm from Avondale Drive to the Square.
• The Ballyeaston Road will be closed from 5.30pm to 8.30pm to facilitate the Soapbox Derby Race. Cars should not park on the road during the day to allow for set up. Signage will be in place.
• The Square Car Park will also be closed on Tuesday 22nd May and Saturday 26th May and will be partially open throughout the May Fair Festival on other days.  
• Limited free parking spaces will be available at Sixmile Leisure Centre from Sunday 20th May through until Sunday 27th May to facilitate the May Fair amusements.
• The public should use the local Presbyterian Church car parks off the Doagh Road throughout the Festival and on Saturday 26th May, additional car parking is available at Ballyclare High School.

Tanya will post some updates through the week on our FaceBook pages if any different scenarios present on parking! Keep an eye out!!

@ANBorough
@Ballyclaremayfair

A Huge Welcome to Gary Wilson - our New Sports Massage Therapist!

TDR would like to say a huge welcome to Gary Wilson, who has joined the team and will be offering Sports Massage Therapy at TDR. Gary has an impressive background competing and training in cycling and triathlon events, including the Commonwealth Games in 1990 for triathlon!  So he has a great knowledge of what it takes to be an international athlete and also trying to cope with the usual day to day activities that all have an impact on your body.  Gary is trained to Level 3 in Sports Massage Therapy and is further continuing his studies and his training with TDR Academy.  You can learn more about Gary by checking out the About page.

Gary Wilson at the Newtownards Town Centre Race 2012

To welcome Gary on board, TDR is offering a few appointments at a greatly reduced rate!!  If you haven't already, like the TDR Academy facebook page or twitter page to be kept up-to-date with the offers as they are released, as appointments will be on a first come first served basis.  So if you are in need of a general sports massage and have just a few knots that need some tlc - contact Tanya to book in and let Gary help your recovery before your next training session or life event!!