Be Our Valentine!

Love your body, love the movements, love the practice!

We hope you're enjoying being part of the TDR Academy Tribe? We try our best to bring you up to your best!

We would love it if you could help us out by leaving us a 5 star review and a comment on how we have helped your journey on our Google page:

• Click here for the Google link

• People rely on testimonials to help them make a decision about which services use - so help us spread the word!

• Then even copy your comments onto a review on our Facebook page too.

• Whatever your plans are this Valentine’s Day, there’s always time to look after yourself - whether you do that with your Beloved, your Bestie or with your Best self.

Have you seen our videos on social media recently talking about making the commitment to yourself and ensuring consistency in your practice?

If not, then why not join our TDR Academy Tribe Facebook group - so we can keep helping you on your journey with weekly videos and thoughts for the day!

A little bit of self care or self practice every day will make you feel the difference soon enough in both physical and mental ways.

Whether your practice is done in the Studio or online, why not head over to our YouTube channel where we’ve got dozens of pilates, yoga, stretching and movement videos to suit your every mood. Try this one from our Stretching Playlist as a little Valentine's gift from us to you, click here to play the video.

This 50 minute stretching session takes you through a slow and modified sun salutation from Yoga to bring an active stretch into many areas of the body

Followed by some specific hip and upper body opening stretches to bring a deeper stretch into these specific areas

There are options to go gentle and options to go further depending on your current needs

If you like the session, why not make a plan to try another video the next day too! Have a browse!

If you want to commit to more, why not join us on in studio or online for one of our many classes - check out our timetable and book on to one of our classes?

You can also email us at info@tdracademy.co.uk if you have any particular comments you want to make or ideas you want to share for us to improve things.

We love it when we hear from you to help guide us on how we can help even more.

Oh and here are our links again for leaving us a review - thank you for helping us to reach others that could avail of our help.

Click here for the google link

Facebook link

We look forward to hearing from you.

Enjoy your Valentine's Day!

Tanya x

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Do You Stretch? Simple Question - Right?

☺️ My office on Saturday past….to continue with more cpd with a sea view - good for the soul.

The knowledge journey is never ending as we can never know it all…its all a learning journey that helps us with work, rest and play.

Whilst listening to a podcast on neurodynamics, and reflecting on the many conversations i have in the clinic and in classes, and the myths that are sometimes spread on social media in response to fads and/or to 1 research study on 17 people for example (so of course this applies to everyone and everything 🤦‍♀️) that the take away points are often misled in a person’s personal situation.🤷‍♀️

I have studied for many years and fads come and go and research that says one thing, well if you keep reading you will find another research study that says the opposite! It makes it hard for people to discern what to do and what not to do.🤷‍♂️

I’m a believer that you do what works, and self experimenting under the advice of someone that is qualified, experienced and well researched is key, and that also practices what they preach for realism!✋

I try to do all of this to give my version of best advice and offer best practice.👌

So it got me thinking, as self relection is something i’ve always done (and I always advise!):

❓Do you stretch?

❓ Do you know when to stretch?

❓ Do you know why you stretch?

❓ Do you know what tissues you are stretching?

❓ Do you know there are many different methods of how to stretch?

❓ Do you know how long to hold stretches for or what to feel, to know if you are ‘doing it right’?

❓ Do you know what bodily factors can assist or hinder stretching?

❓ Do you know what other modalities can aid stretching to be more or less effective?

❓ Do you know that specific stretching methods can have different effects on different tissues and on different injuries and medical conditions?

❓ Do you when stretching is safe and not safe to do?

❓ Do you know that there are different suggestions for different sports, daily activities, hobbies, injuries, medical conditions, rehab, selfcare, yoga, Pilates, fitness, warm ups and cool downs?

Alot of questions, as stretching ain’t as simple as it first seems.🆘

✳️ Skin, fascia/connective tissues, muscles, tendons, ligaments, joint capsules, bone lengths, joints shapes, fatty tissues, nerves are all impacted by stretching and can have an impact on its success.

✅ The American College of Sports Medicine have recommended that we should stretch 6 days a week, would you know what to do?

Multifaceted for sure!

So when i ask you, or you ask yourself if you stretch, think about your answer. You now have an idea if I go quiet, what questions I want to ask you - and thats just the tip of the iceberg!! And then I ask gently!😬

Hope it’s made you think!

If you want to learn more - why not book a 1:1 with Tanya or join a class online or in studio.

Tanya 😊

Winter Update from TDR Academy

Welcome back #TDRAcademyTribe!

We have our Winter Update for you to keep you up-to-date!

Class Updates

We know this doesn't have very often - we currently have some spaces in:


*Olga's Pilates for Beginners / Early Intermediate class - Mondays 7.30pm

*Jo’s Yoga Medicine class - Tuesdays 6.30pm and 7.40pm (Please note that these classes will be changing slightly in January. They will become a separate Yin Yoga class and a Vinyasa Flow class.)

*Tanya's Pilates for Open Level - Wednesdays 8.30pm

*Tanya's Pilates for Open Level - Thursdays 6.30pm

*Tanya's Pilates for Beginners / Early Intermediate class - Thursdays 7.30pm


Block booking for 6 weeks is available to reserve your mat regularly for the best results of consistent practice. PAYG spaces are also available.

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TWO NEW CLASSES!

Starting with Alana from Wed 9th January 2019:

7.30-8.30pm Beginners Aerial Hoop

8.30pm-9.30pm Total Body Stretch (for stiffies!)

If you are interested in signing up click here to book. Places are bookable for the 6 week blocks for you to get the best benefits of consistency and progression. You can also sign up for pay if there are places available.

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Saturday 5th January 2019 Workshops

To give you advance notice to be prepared and get you started in the new year, and to give you a taster of what you can expect, Alana is running two workshops on Saturday 5th January:

*9.45am-11am Beginners Aerial Hoop
£10 investment. Limited places so click here to book.

*11.15am-12.15pm Total Body Stretch
£8.50 investment. Limited places so click here to book.

So, what are you waiting for? With such limited spaces in the workshops, avoid disappointment and book today!

It’s an investment in yourself that will have you wanting to come back to the Studio for more!

You can contact Tanya, as always, on 07879415711 (texts preferable as she can't always get to the phone when working) or by email at info@tdracademy.co.uk.

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WE WOULD LOVE TO KNOW WHAT OTHER CLASSES YOU ARE INTERESTED IN

We are looking at our timetable and are thinking about a few potential new classes - based on some enquiries we have had.  We would love to know what you think and if there is anything more we can offer for you at TDR Academy. Let us know (by replying to this email or by text to 07879415711).

New Possibilities:

*10-11am Tuesday Yoga Medicine with Tanya (all levels)

*11am-12pm Thursday Pilates for Beginner/Early Intermediate with Tanya

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GDPR Final Update

I'm sure you remember the onslaught of emails that struck us all asking about privacy and subscriptions forthe new General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR") that came into effect 25th May 2018. We did our first batch of changes back in the Spring to make us GDPR compliant.  We have further updated our processes and since this date, when you have attended in the Clinic or Studio we have asked you to complete a new form giving consents where you prefer, based on our requirements.  You are still on our mailing list from before as we had previously gained written consent from you - which is why you are receiving this email.

These emails provide you with an opportunity to hear of our updates about holiday closing periods, current and upcoming classes, workshops and treatments as well as special offers (watch this space for one coming soon!).

We hope that our content is useful to you and that we can continue to keep you informed and up-to-date with what we can offer you, including new workshops, events and videos and we promise not to bombard you!

Remember you can unsubscribe at any time from the links at the bottom of any email. If you ever wish to resubscribe if you miss us -  you can subscribe at any time from our website sign up form at tdracademy.co.uk.

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AND LASTLY……..COMING SOON!!

And just to give you a heads up, we're going to be announcing a sports massage offer with Gary soon - with a special discount when you book two sessions. Watch this space!!

Thank you for being such a valued member of the awesome TDR Academy Tribe and hopefully we will see you soon!

September News & Updates from TDR Academy

Welcome back #TDRAcademyTribe and we hope you’ve had a great summer? What were your highlights? For Tanya it was being introduced to the paddle-board and getting to spend time on the North coast and all over Donegal developing her surfing skills would definitely be in the Top Five high points this year!

But it’s September now and time to settle back into a routine - time to return to work or school, time to book in new classes and, for Tanya and Jo, it’s time to pack their suitcase once more!

They’re both away to Spain on the final week’s training for Yoga Medicine from 14th - 22nd September with the big exam at the end. Good luck to them both!

As before, Tanya’s arranged cover for all the classes while she’s away with Olga and Tracy stepping in to make sure you don’t miss out. Obviously there’ll be no appointments with Tanya for that week, but Gary is around to offer top class sports massages - to book access the online booking system by clicking on the black link on any page from the website and create an account or login and search for a suitable appointment. You can also book via the MindBody app but it is not as up-to-date as the full desktop version of mindbody. You can text Tanya on 07879 415711, or 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 - but remember that will be from the 23rd!!

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New Classes Coming Soon with Our Newest Teacher!

This term, we’re also delighted to welcome Alana Johnston onto the TDR Academy team as our newest teacher. She’ll be offering a  6.30pm stretch and flex class and a 7.30pm aerial hoop beginners classes - both on Wednesdays. We’ve no set date as yet but we’re hoping for October. If you’re interested contact Tanya to put your name on the waiting list as we expect them to book out quickly!

With a passion for pole dancing, Alana is also into adult gymnastics and circus classes! Through teaching pole fitness, she was introduced to aerial hoop and fell in love with the strength, grace and skill needed in combination with the flexibility. And that love of flexibility brought her to yoga - which she is now bringing to you! Watch this space for dates.

We look forward to seeing back at TDR Academy and to sharing what we’ve learnt with our usual joy and enthusiasm. See you soon!

Two Amazing New Classes & Instructors Starting Soon!

At TDR Academy we firmly believe we are providing a space that encourages you to feel that - no matter what your age, size, ability or past experience - your body has the potential to become better.  We can help get your body to it’s best. And that’s why we’ve added two new classes to our timetable.
 

Beginner/Early Intermediate Pilates with Olga Edwards

• Beginners sessions are open to those with no experience or are a bit rusty, as the focus is on the fundamentals.
• Pilates allows your body to function in a more co-ordinated way through precise, controlled and effective movements, through a strong central core and focus on your breath.
• Benefits include improved mobility, flexibility, all-over strength, posture and core stability.
• Mondays 7.30pm
• Starts on Monday 24th July for a 6 week block at £50.

Olga’s passion for Pilates will be apparent as soon as you meet her:

“I found that I would tell everyone and anyone who would listen that they should try Pilates...I hope to pass on my love for Pilates to everyone who attends my classes. Not only does Pilates strengthen your core muscles (and all those little tiny ones we tend to ignore), and improve your posture, it also gives you confidence in yourself and your abilities with the progression that you can see and feel.”

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Total Body Stretch for All Levels with Jo Burns

• Drawing from a variety of methods of Yoga, sports stretching and partner support, this class will help you achieve longer, looser muscles.
• The focus will be on relaxing your muscles and on breathing through your movements.
• Benefits include releasing tight muscles, improving mobility and flexibility, and aiding recovery from sport, hobbies, work and life!
• Suitable for any level as modifications can be given to help you find your own level.
• Tuesdays 7.30pm
• Starts on Tuesday 25th July for a 4 week block at the reduced rate of £26.

Jo's commitment to Yoga and stretching the body for better health is at the heart of her teaching:

“I truly believe a healthy body and mind improves the quality of life, which is why I'm passionate about exercise...Through regular and focused stretching I believe we are able to increase our flexibility, while at the same time, extend the longevity for participation in high impact sport, or in whatever your work life, passions and hobbies take you through.  We only get one body - so together, let's look after it!"

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Both Olga and Jo have been teaching at TDR Academy the past few months, building up their experience while studying hard to achieve their qualifications. We’re so excited to have them as part of our team here! Jo and Olga have been committed students at TDR Academy in Yoga and Pilates for over 5 years and you may well have met them already or seen photos on our Facebook page of them too, as they’ve both caught the acro-bug and feature regularly!

You can check out some Testimonials of our lovely ladies on the most recent Facebook reviews - all 5 stars! - or here!
 

For both classes:

• All classes must be booked and pre-paid in advance to secure your place.
• Discounted price for block booking or drop-in rate available as payg.
• Priority will be given to block bookings.
• Students must be aged 18 or over.
• If you have any current injuries or medical issues, please speak to Tanya to establish if the classes are suitable for you or if you need to seek advice from your GP prior.
   

So, what are you waiting for? There are limited spaces in the classes, so avoid disappointment and book today! It’s an investment in yourself that will have you wanting to come back to the Studio for more!  You can contact Tanya, as always, on 07879415711 or by email at info@tdracademy.co.uk.