about BoCo
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a peaceful space for yoga and pilates
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Karin and I first met several years ago at a Yoga class I was teaching. We found we had a shared vision of a perfect yoga environment – a peaceful and dedicated space, not part of a village hall or a competitive gym environment, with small classes allowing for individual guidance. Today at the two BoCo studios in Hinchley Wood and Surbiton we are able to share our vision with everyone - from beginners to experts. Our light-filled, serene studios are fully equipped and we've gathered an exceptional team of expert instructors. Our members, some of whom have been with us from the start, discover that the benefits of yoga and pilates go beyond an increase in flexibility and strength. They have found more energy and a sense of well-being. We think we have achieved our vision. Why not come and try it for yourself? Khatun Woodham |
the studio in Hinchley Wood
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BoCo is based at the Hinchley Wood Practice in Esher, Surrey, where we have a separate, fully equipped studio in a modern, purpose-built establishment shared with a range of practitioners in various health disciplines.
The studio is within easy reach of Surbiton, Esher, Claygate, Molesey, Hersham, Cobham, Thames Ditton, Long Ditton, Walton on Thames, Oxshott, Stoke D'Abernon, Kingston, and Hampton Court. There is ample free parking.
the new studio in Surbiton
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BoCo is growing. We opened a second studio in Surbiton in January 2010. Your membership covers both studios. On the Esher side of Surbiton, our new studio has more space and ample parking nearby. Class timetables are co-ordinated between the two studios, to give members the most choice and flexibility.
See more detailed maps for studio locations in Surbiton and Hinchley Wood.
pre and post natal classes
At Surbiton we also run Yoga for Pregnancy, Pre-Natal Pilates, and Post-Natal Mother and Baby Pilates classes. See benefits of pre and post natal classes.
therapies
The Surbiton studio also provides a range of therapies, including acupuncture, osteopathy, sports and deep tissue massage, nutritional therapy, psychotherapy, cognitive hypnotherapy, aromatherapy, clinical hypnotherapy and NLP.
members comment on their BoCo experience
Michael Banks of Esher:
"My experience has been quite remarkable. After a lifetime of sport I was increasingly restricted in my movement by painful stomach muscles and seriously thinking of giving sport up. I felt a one-to-one session at BoCo was worth a try but was not convinced that the set exercises would correct two years of discomfort. How wrong I was. After only a few days there was great improvement and now, a month later, I have regained mobility and enjoy playing tennis and golf once more"
Susan Dick of Oxshott:
"Joining BoCo was the best thing I have done this year. Everybody on reception is always cheerful and quick to help. When I began in January I had not practiced for four or five months due to a shoulder injury that wouldn't heal. Khatun took me back to basics and very soon my shoulder and practise were improving. By the time Colin returned from India, I was in much better shape to undertake the challenges he presented us with. Colin's teaching has helped me to grow emotionally and physically stronger. His knowledge is extensive and he is very quick to share that with us. My yoga practice has improved no end and I have a different awareness in my practice. It's now not just about getting into the asanas but working with pranayama and learning that the two go hand in hand. "
Christine Pitt of Claygate:
I absolutely love the variety of classes and teachers. The small classes offer individual attention and every class has something to offer. I always take away something from whichever class I attend and the quality of teaching practice is outstanding.
When I came to BoCo I had reached a plateau in my practice. I could not work out quite why. The different classes and teaching styles with the individual attention has allowed me to make progress in all kinds of ways. I continue to fine tune poses I am familiar with. A little adjustment here and there can make a big difference but I am not necessarily able to spot that adjustment or alignment myself. The subtle shifts in awareness and perception are ongoing and the individual teaching approach is key in this respect.
Thank you and keep as you are!
Other Testimonials for Boco Yoga and Pilates
part time receptionist wanted
We are looking for a flexible and confident receptionist, willing to work some evenings and weekends at our Surbiton studio, and to cover for some weekdays. Previous Reception experience is essential, preferably at least 18 months. Some knowledge of yoga and/or pilates woud be useful. Hours are negotiable.
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therapy rooms and studio to let in Surbiton
Our studio in Surbiton has two therapy rooms to let. The rooms are 10ft X 7ft 8in and 7ft X 7ft 8in. One has an adjustable electric treatment couch which can convert to a seat; the other has table and chairs. Facilities include on-line room booking system, security entry system, kitchen and toilet. Part time Receptionist cover is available. Access for early, late and weekend appointments can be arranged. Available on an ad hoc sessional basis or for agreed weekly slots. Rates from £9-15 per hour.
Both studios also have sessions available for rental.
Email us on bookings@boco-uk.com for details.
pilates teachers - join us?
We are looking for more good teachers to add to our team. The new teachers would initially cover for existing teachers, but in time we will assign them to new regular classes as these are introduced.
We provide two types of Pilates class. Some are fast-paced and active. Others are slower-paced classes, emphasising the fundamentals and good technique. Classes are small, with a maximum of 13 people, so there is time for individual attention.
So if you are an experienced Pilates teacher and are interested in taking on more classes, please get in touch. Please send a CV to admin@boco-uk.com.
the teachers
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Our teaching team combines to give you a wealth of experience and a range of styles. Each of them derives so much for themselves from their practice, and this is what makes them so passionate about their teaching.
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Khatun Woodham. Khatun’s classes and workshops range from Gentle Yoga to Power Yoga, and she leads the Yoga Nidra and Meditation classes and workshops. She particularly emphasises getting the fundamentals right, for both beginners and the more experienced, so that yoga can be practiced safely and members can develop their technique at their own pace. Her discipline is Hatha Yoga. Qualified with Friends of Yoga International. She has been teaching yoga since 1996 and became a Yogabugs instructor in February 2005. Photo
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Edith Stephan. Edith’s classes are wonderfully structured – she loves to have a defined beginning, with a pre-planned sequence of postures. A deep relaxation at the end may include candle-gazing to quieten and focus the mind. Her discipline is Karuna Yoga, which is Iyengar-influenced. She qualified with the Yoga Alliance - Karuna Yoga Teacher Training Diploma, December 2004. Photo
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Colin Dunsmuir is a Yoga practitioner who is known for his experience, knowledge, caring and passion. He represents the fullness of the lineage of Professor T. Krishnamacharya through the Krishnamacharya Healing and Yoga Foundation (KHYF) as a Yoga Teacher Trainer, and has completed four years of Yoga Therapy Training under the direct tutelage of both TKV Desikachar and his son Kausthub Desikachar. As such he has spent considerable time practicing and studying at the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram in Chennai, India. Colin is also a British Wheel of Yoga Diploma Course Tutor. Besides contributing to both Yoga Teacher and Therapy trainings, mentoring existing Yoga Teachers and teaching at specific workshops, Colin has considerable focus and experience of Yoga as both an evolutionary practice and also as a therapy. He also supports this with ongoing study of ayur-veda in the same tradition.
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Debby Tomlinson. Debby leads a fast-paced class for those with some pilates experience, giving the muscles a good work-out. With a background in dance, Debby’s classes are fun and will motivate you to keep fit and healthy. She started teaching 1988, and qualified with The Pilates Institute in 1990 and 2002. She gained an OCR Level 2 Certificate in Pilates teaching in October 2003.
Berenice Wilde. Bérénice has been studying yoga for the last 16 years and qualified in Spring 2008 as a Hatha yoga teacher with the Yoga Academy, which is accredited by the British Wheel of Yoga and the Yoga Alliance. She teaches a style of yoga focusing on connecting breath with movement to enhance well-being and joy. Students should come away from a class feeling realigned and peaceful. If we are kind to ourselves and our bodies amazing things will happen.
Erin Fant has been teaching since 2001. She underwent an intensive 3 year apprenticeship in Hawaii with an authorised Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute instructor where the traditional method of teaching the Ashtanga Yoga sequences (through 3rd series) and adjustments were learned and applied. She has practiced/studied 2nd series with Nancy Gilgoff of Maui, Hawaii. She has been to Mysore several times to practiced with Sri K Pattabhi Jois, and has practiced 2nd series with Sharath Rangaswamy both in Mysore, India and on his world tours. While most of her training and background is in Ashtanga Yoga she is currently participating in two teacher trainings. One is a Yoga Teacher training course recognised by both the British Wheel of Yoga and the Krishnamacharya Healing and Yoga Foundation of Chennai, India. The second is a Vedic Chanting teacher training course based at the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram in Chennai, India. A dedicated practitioner of the tools of Yoga, she maintains a daily practice of asana, pranayama, meditation and Vedic chanting in the hopes to pass on any knowledge gained in her own practices on to the students.
Barbara Zatloka trained with Future Fit, Fit Pro and YMCA Fit. and started teaching in 2007. She is an example of the strength Pilates gives you in a petite frame. Her classes are wonderfully varied and will cater for your level so that you build strength and suppleness with no strain – which is very much the BoCo ethos.
Anjana Mistri first started practising yoga at the age of 8 with her mother in the local temple in Johannesburg. She completed her teacher training at the Ananda Sanga Institute, Yoga Alliance in 2007. She teaches a style of flow yoga known as Integral Vinyasa which is a beautiful blend of teachings from great masters such as Swami Sivananda, Professor Krishnamacharya and Paramahansa Yogananda. Anjana next qualified as a pregnancy yoga teacher with Uma Dinsmore-Tuli of Sitaram Life Centre in 2009. She brings her previous experience of Iyengar and Hatha yoga into all her teaching and her classes are dynamic and varied, with a calm and steady focus building strength with softness through postures linked with breath. Photo
Lisa Soede received her Yoga Teacher’s training degree from Life Centres in London. She is registered with the British Wheel of Yoga in the UK and the Yoga Alliance in the US. Her style of yoga is Vinyasa flow, which stems from the Desikachar School. Photo
Maria Faye is a registered osteopath who is also an experienced yoga teacher and Pilates instructor. She teaches a gentle class for beginners & those with therapeutic needs. Her training as an osteopath allows her to work effectively with prevention and treatment of injury and dysfunction, as well as maintenance of good structure and function. A balance of stretching, strengthening, manual therapy and relaxation can facilitate optimal functioning of all the body systems. Photo
Ruth Smith is an experienced Chartered Physiotherapist and Pilates instructor who trained at Kings Colllege, London and the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI). She has completed training in pre and post-natal Pilates to be able to offer you a specially designed course to help you achieve your post-natal goals. Photo
Tricia Soper trained as a teacher in Modern Pilates with Cherry Baker, who developed this clinical approach to Pilates Exercise with leading physiotherapist Christopher Norris. Modern Pilates combines Joseph Pilates’ techniques with recent research and knowledge about fitness, exercise and core stability. Tricia’s classes focus on precision and are designed to develop balance throughout the body, building strong stable muscles that are also flexible and correctly aligned. Members enjoy the physical benefits of her classes and also the relaxation and mental focus that each session is designed to provide. Tricia is a certified Matwork Pilates Level 3 Instructor (2009) and has completed additional courses on Pilates & Pregnancy, Neuro Pilates, Shoulder Stability, Progressive Matwork 1, Pilates & Back Care, Pilates & The Older Adult and Pilates on the Ball. Tricia is also training in Life Coaching and as an NLP practitioner.
Details of our yoga and pilates classes and our class timetable
Yoga and pilates in Surbiton and Kingston
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