Jean Evans Winter Retreat Participan January 2019

I have had a very stressful time just recently and as soon as I arrived on the weekend I found myself so absorbed in the moment that I forgot about my other worries and for the whole weekend I found myself completely in the moment of whatever I was doing. I found the weekend uplifting and enlightening – which I believe was down to our leader Rosalind Hoyes and the incredible balance of personalities in our group. I would recommend to anyone contemplating a weekend of Pilates and Mindfulness to go for it and I am sure you will reap the benefits just like I did.

Penny Whitbread January 2019

Just been on a Ros Hoyes Pilates & Mindfulness weekend - what a lovely empathetic teacher Ros is - she guided us carefully through some wonderful stretches and sequences and introduced mindfulness in a gentle way that made what is a difficult skill to develop seem simple . We will all take away a desire to develop further the knowledge we acquired. The venue was excellent - hotel staff were very attentive , meals delicious and rooms comfortable and what a beautiful building ! Thank you Ros I’ll be back for more.

Lizzie Fordham and Nick Green. January 2018

“My partner and I came to the Pilates and Mindfulness retreat for some much needed rest and relaxation as we have a young daughter who doesn’t sleep very well and it sounded like it would be just what we needed. It was much much more. We came away from the weekend feeling recentred, positive and rested. Ros was so knowledgeable and made us all feel at ease. I would recommend the weekend to any one. Thank you"

Judith Wardle Qualitative Research professional

‘It was an enjoyable and memorable weekend. Thank you, Ros, for being the perfect host and guide. As a newcomer to both mindfulness and Pilates, I feel I have some precious techniques under my belt and made some new friends, too.’

Charlie Wardle Music Producer

Never having been on a retreat and after being press-ganged along as a replacement, I was anxious to say the least! Ros put me at my ease and after only a few minutes I was relaxed and enjoying the sessions. The course really worked for me and I’ll be back next year for more.

Kathryn Bistany Sports Nutritionist February 2018

‘Having had a number of back and shoulder problems - due to excessive sports and an unhelpful 'no pain, no gain' mentality - and having both worked with and been treated by a number of physiotherapists, osteopaths and movement specialists, I knew how helpful Pilates could be, if taught correctly, both for strengthening and mobility as well as correcting muscle imbalances. I am totally overjoyed and thankful to have found Ros as she is an extremely knowledgeable and professional instructor who gets positive results very quickly. Even on days when my back has felt painful and tight, by the end of a one-to-one session with her I am pain-free and have full mobility. I have no hesitation in recommending Ros and I look forward to my next session with her!’

Eun Yeong Choe PhD Researcher

Department of Landscape

University of Sheffield

‘I have recently completed piece of academic research; ‘Investigating the relationship between mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR) and the setting in which it is carried out’. I have had the pleasure of working with Rosalind, during my research period as a mindfulness teacher.

Rosalind’s expertise and enthusiasm for mindfulness has been very influential in conducting my research and ensuring that the project keeps running smoothly. The project with her co-operation had a great results and earned positive feedback by the participants for her support. With such participants mentioning inspiration from the sessions to continue to use mindfulness to overcome stress daily lives.

I would not hesitate to recommend Rosalind Hoyes for any future mindfulness sessions.’

Kay Hutchison Founder of Belle Media January 2018

Ros has a gentle personal style and a deep knowledge from years of experience. Her Mindfulness and Pilates combo works a treat on your mental and physical wellbeing so that you leave her retreats refreshed and ready - for anything. ‘

Katherine Wackerbarth January 2018

 

‘I totally recommend the Pilates & Mindfulness Retreat. Ros is an excellent teacher who makes everyone feel at ease and really helps all her students. My body and mind felt sooooo much better after the weekend.’

Pippy-de-Winton January 2018

'Rosalind, was an excellent pilates teacher, after my holiday my core strength had improved plus my lower back issues had disappeared.  I found Rosalind very patient with a lovely sense of humour.’

Lynne Owen. Retreat guest January 2018

 

The two day retreat was a brilliant experience and opened my eyes to a different approach to my everyday life. Practising mindfulness skills has helped me develop a greater sense of calmness in my everyday life and I have a more focussed approach to my Pilates classes which I love . 

Cathryn Watts November 2017

Very much enjoyed the course - informal, relaxed and informative. Highly recommended.

 

Anita Allen. March 2017

 

‘Ros opened my mind to ‘mindfulness’ – a great start to understanding the techniques and the realisation that this is not a quick fix, more something to keep working on throughout one’s life  - I highly recommend new comers to this relaxed, knowledgeable teacher.’

Jackie Gaff. Designer March 2017

‘Rosalind’s kind and calm personality, and her knowledge and understanding of the subject, provided a safe and calm atmosphere in which to explore mindfulness.’

 

Mindfulness Experiment Student Feedback Sheffield University 2018

 

  • It has been a very interesting experience and has made me more aware of I feel in situations so that, so that I can think before I react or understand how I can change the way I feel or react.
  • I felt very comfortable environment, it was soothing and relaxing. It was extremely helpful when I was very distressed.
  • I really enjoy the experiment; I look forward to implementing/incorporating mindfulness into my lifestyle. As I found that it is such a great stress relief method/practice.
  • I really like the sounds of the birds and nature; they took me to another place.
  • Thank you for experience,
  • I would like to get involved with some tasks and reflect on them (as further studies).
  • do more of it
  • Very interesting and erven intellectually stimulating, fits well with my degree (psychology) and personal life, sufficient time for every topic.
  • It was a very enjoyable experiment and I strongly believed that it helped me very much in fighting stress.

Debbie King. Tissington February 2018

Rosalind has been giving me regular private Pilates lessons in my home for many years now and I always look forward to our sessions. The change in my body in terms of strength and suppleness has been nothing short of a miracle. Her knowledge and professionalism is second to none and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone.

 

Diane Parrilla. Pilates Teacher January 2018 Pilates Twickenham

 

‘I absolutely loved Ros’s Pilates and Mindfulness Retreat. As a Pilates teacher myself, it was pure joy to just switch off and enjoy being a class participant along with meeting new people and finding space and calm through the expertly guided Mindfulness sessions. I came away feeling restored.
Thank you Ros. I’ll be back’

Jane Walker. Psychotherapist. June 2018

 

Just returned from a wonderful Pilates holiday in Tuscany, Rosalind was a brilliant host and Pilates teacher, adjusting the Pilates to suit the individuals in the group.  I would recommend to anyone who enjoys Pilates and wants to be well looked after that Rosalind is the perfect choice....thanks and looking forward to meeting again .....

Feedback from Marlborough Summer School Participants July 2017

 

Brilliant teacher- kind and patient, but challenges you- would repeat next year 4 (Excellent)

Very impressed by this new Pilates course and the tutor was excellent 4 (Excellent)

I never knew that Pilates could be such fun. It definitely be on my short list of courses next year. 4 (Excellent)

Rosalind Hoyes has been teaching Pilates in many different environments since qualifying with the gold-standard teacher trainers, Body Control Pilates, in 2004. After many years running her own busy studio in Northamptonshire, she moved to rural Derbyshire and embarked on teacher training with the University of Bangor, which has an international reputation for the quality of their teacher training programme. She also gained a qualification as an NLP Practitioner with Quadrant 1. 

She now teaches her unique blend of these skills at Retreats and Workshops in the UK and abroad, using the combination to enable people to take a relaxing break in good company whilst improving mobility and strength.

To discuss your requirements or book a class, call Rosalind on:

07903 778619

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