"Ballet and dance professional and movement therapist, Suzanne Astley, has recently brought her unique skillset to the Ribble Valley after working at the highest level in the UK at the Royal Academy of Dance in London"
Live Ribble Valley Magazine, 2019
Mindful Movement enables you to better understand posture, alignment and breath. We do this through contemporary dance techniques and integrating the mind and body, similar to yogic flow practises. It helps to improve flexibility, the flow of movement, building strength and core stability.
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We're extremely passionate about promoting health and wellbeing and it's through these practises that we want to help you find a healthier, happier and more empowered way of living.
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Our classes each have an essence of Contemporary, Somatic and Meditative dance. Every class is suitable and tailor-made for all abilities including group and one-on-one work, and are of a therapeutic nature. The aim of Mindful Movement is to create an environment where you can solely concentrate your mind and body on rest and relaxation.
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Reconnect and come home to your body.
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Meet Suzanne
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Suzanne has a wealth of experience in dance, yoga, and wellbeing education. She previously worked at the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) as a Lecturer in Dance for Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs and as a Student Support Officer, helping students and colleagues with both physical and mental wellbeing.
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She has written a Yoga Teacher Training course and serves as an Assessor for yoga and personal training qualifications. Currently, Suzanne works with the RAD as a Consultant, Facilitator, and Course Writer. Her most recent work includes developing courses on Managing Mental Health and Wellbeing through Somatic Movement and Supporting People Living with Neurological Conditions.
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Classes​
Find a class that suits your schedule and style.
Join us in Whalley or Ribchester for yoga, movement, and mindful fitness.
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Studio 1 - Whalley Physiotherapy
Victoria House, The Sidings, Whalley, BB7 9SE
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Tuesday
Soma Yoga | 9:45–10:45 am
Barre & Core* | 11:00 am–12:00 pm
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Wednesday
Rehab Movement Therapy | 1:00–2:00 pm
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Thursday
Soma Yoga | 9:45–10:45 am
Barre & Core | 11:00 am–12:00 pm
Soma Yoga | 5:15–6:15 pm
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Saturday
Pop-up Soma Yoga | 10:00–11:00 am
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Studio 2 - Ribchester Village Hall
Riverside, Ribchester, PR3 3XS
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Tuesday
Soma Yoga | 6:00–7:00 pm
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Wednesday
Adult Ballet | 6:45–7:45 pm
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New & Upcoming Classes
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Prenatal Soma Yoga
Wednesday & Friday | 9:45–10:45 am
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Soma Yoga & Ballet Barre/Centre
Friday | 11–12 am
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One-to-One & Wellbeing Packages:​
Barre
Soma Yoga
Wellbeing Coaching
Somatic Movement Therapy
Ballet for children and adults​​​
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Corporate Packages
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At Mindful Movement we aim to help employers and team leaders realise these benefits with our holistic methods and an approach specifically tailored to your business.
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We’re not about superficial fixes; ping-pong tables, team drinks on a Friday or dreaded team-building retreats. Instead, our approach focuses on providing employees with a toolkit of wellness techniques designed to help them build up long-term mental resilience.
Our wellbeing coach and consultant, Suzanne, can help guide your employees through these challenges with the careful application of mental health awareness education, mindfulness and compassion training, somatic yoga, movement therapy and dance lessons.
​If you would like to book, please do not hesitate to contact Suzanne on 07738405277 or suzanneastley@hotmail.com
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Contact Suzanne
Teachers
Suzanne Astley
Francis Angol
Francis is an associate lecturer of dance at the university of Surrey, performing artist, choreographer and a Somatics Movement Educator. A former fellowship artist of the Arts Council of England, and graduate of the University of Central Lancashire, with an MA in Dance, Somatics Health and Wellbeing. Over the years, Francis has developed work that has contributed to the enrichment of British dance culture on several levels, having held positions on the board of trustees at Dance UK, Jacksons Lane Theatre, ADAD and the former London Arts Board, ‘LAB’.
Suzanne is currently a Somatics Movement Educator, and Dance Artist. She initially achieved a scholarship for the Royal Ballet, studied at Laine Theatre Arts, took a Drama and Dance degree at the university of Winchester and then went on to work for a prestigious arts organisation, Swindon Dance. In addition to this she gained an MA in Dance Somatics and Wellbeing. Suzanne also boasts qualified teacher status from the University of Cumbria and was recently the course leader of Dance Performance and Teaching at the University of Central Lancashire. As well as working as a Dance Lecturer and Student Support for the Royal Academy of Dance. Her expertise within teaching has been acquired from her work within community settings and primary, secondary, FE and HE education, spanning over 30 years.
Melanie Brierley
Melanie is a lecturer of dance at the university of Edge Hill, dance artist, Somatics Movement Educator and an intricate member of the Parkinson's Network. A lead artist on 'Own Now' Dance and Dementia project, and also works within care homes situated in Cumbria. Melanie is currently studying a PhD in Dance and Parkinson's at the University of Roehampton. She is a practitioner, in dance, health and wellbeing with the focus on person centered movement and somatic practices.