HE AQUATICS: Hydrotherapy - Swimming - Yoga

SWIMMING

Helena is an STA qualified coach for baby and pre-school children, beginners and non-swimmers of all ages.  Helena offers child led swimming lessons to develop swimming skills, technique and confidence in the water with an enthusiastic and positive attitude towards being in the water and swimming.

HE AQUATICS swimming lessons are held in a heated pool at the Hotel Collingwood in Bournemouth.

SEA HORSES - 0 to 6 months
A perfect introduction to pool environment and swimming classes.  Lay down the foundation for swimming and confidence.  Be supported to build confidence and safety in the water.  Experience magical bonding with your baby, floating, splashing and creating life long memories.

DOLPHINS - 6 months to 1.5 years
Your toddler will love dipping cheeks, blowing bubbles, pushing toys, scooping hands, kicking legs, holding on, turning, gliding and diving.  Discover playful duet and group games using Aqua Sensory, floating on a back under the rainbow or holding the mirror in their hands and miming – smiley face, laughing, blowing kisses.  The class pace is child led, flexible and sensitive to the needs of every child.

OCTOPI - 1.5 to 2.5 years
Be prepared to step back and let your toddler have a great fun and swim more independently.  Children are introduced to the use of floatation aids like back packs and arm band discs for independent swimming.  Let your toddler dive into interactive games with the floatation aids, vibrant toys, poolside and other children.  Songs and repeated actions are used for embedding good swim practices above and under water.

WHALES 2.5 to 5 years
Independent little swimmers enjoy more progressive swimming and water safety skills.  Enjoy learning star, pencil and mushroom floating, jumps, treading water, rocket glides, sea horse races, diving through a tunnel to collect treasure.  The playful swimming journey leads to front and back puddle, breaststroke, dolphin kick, jumping and diving.

HYDROTHERAPY

Helena finds intense pleasure in being creative and connecting with people on a profound level in the water.  Clients have gained better flexibility, deeper states of relaxation and an increased contact with their inner self.

Hydrotherapy includes Aquatic Bodywork, Floatation Therapy and Aquatic Contact Improvisation Dance.

YOGA

The Yoga practice from HE AQUATICS is specifically designed for people who wish to maintain their sporty lifestyle.  This approach is one of the most efficient ways to improve strength, mobility and body awareness.

You will be carefully guided to come into yoga poses and stretches, which will enable you to find a balance of body and mind through breathing.  You can experience different monthly sequences, which use key elements of yoga supplemented by controlled breathing, visualisation techniques and meditation sessions.  Helena instructs students of all abilities from beginners through to experienced users.

For further information on all classes or to get in touch with Helena, please visit HE AQUATICS.

The Commitments have stepped out of the West End to go on tour and they are currently at the Bournemouth Pavilion until Saturday 11 March 2023.  If you enjoy an energetic feel-good musical with amazing vocals then you’ll love it!

The Commitments is the story of Jimmy Rabbitte, a young working class guy from Dublin who is passionate about music and decides to create a soul band from a bunch of amateur musicians and friends.  Rehearsals are very funny and there’s lots of disagreements but they improve and quickly have their first gig in the local community hall.

The entire cast are hugely talented but for me ‘Deco’ (Ian McIntosh) steals the show with his brilliant acting and power in his voice.  He’s a very cheeky (and often arrogant) chappy who knows his worth and by the end of the show he announces that he’s going solo and entering the Eurovision.

There’s over 20 soul classics from the 50’s and 60’s including Night Train, Try a Little Tenderness, In the Midnight Hour, Papa was a Rolling Stone and Mustang Sally.  Even if you’re not a big soul fan you’ll still find yourself quietly singing along and tapping your toes.  If you like a boogie then you’ll have your chance when they get you up for the finale!

You can’t help but leave the theatre with a smile on your face and a tune in your head.  We thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it and would recommend The Commitments to anyone who enjoys a trip to the theatre.

The Commitments will be on at the Bournemouth Pavilion until Saturday 11 March 2023 with evening performances every day plus a matinees on Saturday.  For more information and to book tickets, please visit the Bournemouth Pavilion.

Under 12’s must be accompanied by an adult however you need to be aware that there is some bad language and naughty references.

Dorsetmums was invited for the purpose of a review however all words are my own.

Image credit: The Commitments PR