Barefoot Studio » Pole Reviews http://www.barefootstudio.co.uk Life is a journey full of movement... enjoy the ride Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:53:13 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Valentines treat http://www.barefootstudio.co.uk/valentines-treat/ http://www.barefootstudio.co.uk/valentines-treat/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:46:22 +0000 bfskaren http://www.barefootstudio.co.uk/?p=982 Instead of a bunch of flowers, why not have some time to yourself?  Ease away worries and aches with an Aromatherapy massage.  Pure essential oils are blended just for you and each treatment is unique.  Do you know someone who’d benefit from some quality pampering? 

Go home feeling refreshed and beautiful – what a worthwhile Valentine’s gift!

Gift vouchers are available at the Barefoot Studio desk.  Fran Hughes can be contacted on 07917 570430 or via email fran@blendsaromatherapy.co.uk

]]> http://www.barefootstudio.co.uk/valentines-treat/feed/ 1 SKI-Fit at Barefoot Studio in Cowbridge http://www.barefootstudio.co.uk/ski-fit/ http://www.barefootstudio.co.uk/ski-fit/#comments Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:03:19 +0000 bfskaren http://www.barefootstudio.co.uk/?p=822 Ski-Fit at Barefoot Studio in Cowbridge is a new 6 week course designed to get you ready for the slopes this Winter.  This all-over body work-out will incorporate the principles of Pilates to increase your muscular strength and endurance.  Functional exercises and movement patterns will target your thighs, buttocks and calves enabling you to maintain downhill ski position.  Mobility exercises and stretches will keep joints supple giving you greater range of movement and flexibility.  Course begins in the new year on Mondays at 7:30pm.

Course – £48.00 for 6 week course

BU – free

Please ring the studio to book.

]]> http://www.barefootstudio.co.uk/ski-fit/feed/ 0 Barefoot Nordic Walking Team scoop full quiver at Robin Hood Half Marathon! http://www.barefootstudio.co.uk/barefoot-nordic-walking-team-scoop-full-quiver-at-robin-hood-half-marathon/ http://www.barefootstudio.co.uk/barefoot-nordic-walking-team-scoop-full-quiver-at-robin-hood-half-marathon/#comments Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:39:47 +0000 bfskaren http://www.barefootstudio.co.uk/?p=790 Great win for The Barefoot NW  Team  at the Robin Hood Half Marathon, which encompassed the British Nordic Walking championships 11th Sept 2011.  We scooped Fastest overall time and Womens Gold medal – Jodie in 2hrs 44mn, Womens Silver medal - Karen Ingram in 2hrs 54, and the Fastest team with Jodie, Karen plus Jayne Gavaghan and Catherine Price 2hrs 57, and Helen Evans 2hrs 58. Check out some great photos on the British Nordic Walking Facebook page

]]> http://www.barefootstudio.co.uk/barefoot-nordic-walking-team-scoop-full-quiver-at-robin-hood-half-marathon/feed/ 0 Introduction to Pilates Courses at Barefoot Studio of Cowbridge http://www.barefootstudio.co.uk/introduction-to-pilates-courses/ http://www.barefootstudio.co.uk/introduction-to-pilates-courses/#comments Sat, 27 Aug 2011 14:41:43 +0000 bfskaren http://www.barefootstudio.co.uk/?p=781 We hold regular Introduction to Pilates Courses at Barefoot Studio in Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan. The Introduction to Pilates  is a 6 week foundation course, essential if you are new to Pilates or in need of a refresher.

Pilates builds strength from the inside out, re-balancing the body and bringing it into correct alignment.  Pilates engages your deep postural muscles, which will help you develop a longer, leaner and more defined body.  It is also excellent way to improve posture and increase strength and suppleness as well as relieve unwanted stress and tension.

Class sizes are in small groups of 12 people so booking is essential.  £48 per person,  please ring the studio to book and reserve your place.

10th Sept, Sat 11:00 am

13th Sept, Tues 6:15 pm

14th Sept, Wed 10:30 am

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Monday 1 August – Cosmeston Country Park
Monday 8 August – Cardiff Bay (meet on the Barrage)
Monday 15 August – Coastal path

The classes are the usual charge and all are welcome as well as the Monday regulars. All the classes start at 6:30pm and are for aprox 90 mins.

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Ready for Margam Park!

 It was a wet, wet day but 8 of our hardiest Nordic walkers were out braving the elements on Sunday, 12th June at Margam Country Park.  After a brief photo shoot at Barefoot Studio we headed over to Margam Park and walked for about 7 miles. Along the way we came across a magnificant stag protecting his family in the bushes.   We headed for shelter at the Go Ape centre (a future Barefoot Studio day out for sure!) and tucked into some luscious strawberries and cream.  We certainly didn’t have the sunshine but we had a laugh and covered some hilly terrain in a spectacular setting.  Bille, Barefoot Studio’s dog, kept us all together as we walked through the park. 

]]> http://www.barefootstudio.co.uk/strawberries-and-cream-nordic-walk/feed/ 0 Try Barefoot Unlimited for £58 in June! http://www.barefootstudio.co.uk/try-barefoot-unlimited-for-58-in-june/ http://www.barefootstudio.co.uk/try-barefoot-unlimited-for-58-in-june/#comments Sat, 21 May 2011 15:47:47 +0000 bfskaren http://www.barefootstudio.co.uk/?p=647 Get fit, feel great and look fabulous with our special offer.  Just for the month of June, Barefoot Unlimted is just £58.  That’s only £10 more than a 6-class Pilates Pass. For the month of June, this special Barefoot Unlimited deal entitles you to

  • 10% discount in the shop
  • unlimited access to Pilates, Nia and Nordic Walking classes
  • unlimited access to our workshops and special events

So come down and get some great benefits for you and your body.  Call in or ring the studio for more details.

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Barefoot Studio

This two hour workshop will teach you the basics of Nordic Walking, a fun, outdoors activity for everyone. We provide the poles, all you need to do is come along to learn the basic technique, plus up and downhill methods. Nordic Walking burns 46% more calories than regular walking and is great for toning the body. Its a fun class with plenty of chance to chat and enjoy the lovely Welsh countryside we have around Cowbridge.

The workshop costs £15 and booking is essential, ring 01446 775 772 to book

]]> http://www.barefootstudio.co.uk/learn-to-nordic-walk-2/feed/ 0 Get a Pilates body in the New Year! Long, Lean & toned.. http://www.barefootstudio.co.uk/get-a-pilates-body-in-the-new-year-long-lean-toned/ http://www.barefootstudio.co.uk/get-a-pilates-body-in-the-new-year-long-lean-toned/#comments Sat, 04 Dec 2010 13:38:38 +0000 bfskaren http://www.barefootstudio.co.uk/?p=589 Pilates is an amazing way to get in shape, it is kind to the body and gets great results. At Barefoot Studio our team of Pilates instructors offer matwork and reformer classes for groups and on a 121. If you are new to Pilates then sign up for our Intro to Pilates course. This 6 week course will take you through the foundations of Pilates and teach you the core classical pilates matwork exercises. Our studio, in Cowbridge near Cardiff, is warm (clean!) and we provide all the mats, bands and equipment you need. Our instructors are trained by some of the best Pilates educators in the world, including Peak Pilates and Body Control Pilates. We work in small groups of no more than 12 people so you are guaranteed personal attention.

Introduction to Pilates Courses for the New Year:

Saturday 8 Jan, 11:00am

Tuesday 11 Jan, 6:15pm

Wednesday 12 Jan, 10:30am

All course run for 6 weeks and cost £48 per person

]]> http://www.barefootstudio.co.uk/get-a-pilates-body-in-the-new-year-long-lean-toned/feed/ 1 Design your own massage … http://www.barefootstudio.co.uk/design-your-own-massage/ http://www.barefootstudio.co.uk/design-your-own-massage/#comments Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:10:45 +0000 bfskaren http://www.barefootstudio.co.uk/?p=579 When you have an Aromatherapy Massage at the Barefoot Studio in Cowbridge you can be sure that you will be at the heart of the treatment.  Whatever your reason for booking, whether it’s to relieve stress or because you have a medical condition that causes pain, Fran Hughes will use the appropriate massage techniques and at the pressure required to help you.  In discussion with you, she will also put together a blend of pure essential oils for the massage. 

If you think that Aromatherapy Massage is just a pamper treatment, think again!

To book, call Fran on 07917 570430 or email fran@blendsaromatherapy.co.uk

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