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Hello All, After having talked about it for a year I have finally formalized my stretch teaching by registering a company called Stretch Therapy London. The facebook page is here: https://www.facebook.com/stretchtherapylondon/ Please “like” it so you will see status updates. I should have a website up in a month or so. Here are a few key points about upcoming classes: 1) I will continue weekend workshops in Greenwich every 2-3 weeks. Classes are still £15. The next ones are on September 24th and October 15th from 2-3:30pm. Here are the facebook events with location information: https://www.facebook.com/events/249222798806702/ https://www.facebook.com/events/337361456609425/ All classes (including drop-ins) need to paid for upfront by bank transfer. 2) I will be teaching weekly classes on Monday nights in Camden Town (right next to the Camden Road Overground, 5 minutes from the tube station). Address: The Office Studio Unit 2. 17-19 Bonny St. London, NW1 9PE Oct 3rd, 10th, 17th 6-7pm Stretch Therapy 1 – general stretching drop-in class 7-8pm Stretch Therapy 1 – general stretching drop-in class 8-9pm Stretch Therapy for Gymnastic Strength Training (GST) – drop-in class focussed on pike/pancake/side splits/front splits/bridge (this class has mobility prerequisites) 6 Week Term Oct 24th, 31st, Nov 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th 6-7pm Stretch Therapy 1 – 6 week course 7-8pm Stretch Therapy 1 – 6 week course 8-9pm Stretch Therapy for GST – 6 week course (this class has mobility prerequisites) Dec 5th, 12th 6-7pm Stretch Therapy 1 – general stretching drop-in class 7-8pm Stretch Therapy 1 – general stretching drop-in class 8-9pm Stretch Therapy for GST – drop-in class (this class has mobility prerequisites) All classes cost £12. If you take ST1 and GST in the same evening then you pay £22 for the pair. All classes (including drop-ins) need to paid for upfront by bank transfer. 6-week courses are closed enrollment and cost £70. Take both 6-week classes for £135. GST mobility prerequisites a) Ability to sit comfortably for >1 minute in the bottom of a deep (ass to grass) squat with back straight and reasonably vertical (preferably 2-4 minutes). Long sit and straddle long sit comfortably for >1 minute. Knees locked, back flat, angle between back and legs <90 degrees. c) More than 170 degrees shoulder flexion with back flat against a wall (elbows locked, arms parallel). If you're close and want to take two classes back-to-back, then I'll be a bit more relaxed on the mobility prerequisites Please get in touch if you have any questions, need more clarification or would like to attend a class. ashwintirodkar@gmail.com Regards, Ashwin

Hi all, I'm keen to hear how fellow ST's are describing ST to the masses. I'm finding it's a great talking point (i.e describing it as 'ST' or even simply just 'stretching') as the most common response is 'Oh! So that's like Yoga or Pilates, right?' - expecting a 'Yes, just like that!'. I'm interested to hear how you are describing ST in a simple, straight forward way that is easily understood by the masses and can be done in under 60 seconds. The ideas that come through can then be used by all to make a standard response and help spread the word about the benefits of ST. NB: I had a flick through the previous forums and couldn't find a similar topic so apologies if this has already been covered). I look forward to your replies! Cheers, Holly

Hellooooo fellow ST's! Happy New Year! Some very good friends of mine have migrated north and now reside in the Brisbane CBD area. They are looking for a Stretch Teacher to join classes for a) (initially) reduce back pain and general health and well-being. They are just on the CBD fringe on the western side. If you are an ST in the area or know of one (or several), please reply ASAP so I can pass the details to them. Much appreciated Thanks! Holly