Health & wellbeing

Dance for Health and Wellbeing classes continue with Katie. We will develop further the sequences and exercises we have been developing in the intermediate classes. The classes are a fun and gentle way of getting your body moving. These classes are enjoyable exercise for every body, they are aimed at all abilities, with no dance experience necessary. Based on contemporary dance, the style is smooth and safe, low impact and low intensity. Classes are relaxed and fun, with easy to follow dance moves.

Many seemingly small changes or adaptations in the home can really help to make life with Dementia a bit easier and happier for those with Dementia and their carers. We shall be exploring a number of small changes, and in this supportive learning environment we will be sharing our own experiences and learn from each other. There will be plenty of discussion in this session, and I hope you will all leave with a couple of ideas to try. I will signpost you to find further support services should you need them.

Welcome to your FREE 6-week course all about Indian head massage. Where you will learn about the history, origin, and principles behind Indian head massage. We will explore the benefits to Indian Head massage, the techniques and precautions that are taken when performing the treatment. This course is for beginners who have never tried the treatment before. But if you do have a little experience, please do enrol as with all beauty & holistic treatments the learning is endless. You will be mainly taught through practical activities where you will observe the tutors’ demonstrations and practice the techniques on each other. Theory will consist of handouts or note taking, whichever suits you.

Join me in a course open to absolute beginners right through to those who have a little experience in aromatherapy. Designed to encourage, motivate, support and educate individuals to embrace aromatherapy and incorporate into everyday life. You may have your own oils that you can bring to the session. This course will inform you of a wide range of herbaceous oils, where they grow, what they are good for and a little history of each oil. We will also cover carrier oils that complement this subject and methods of applying oils to the body and indeed around the house. Comprehensive notes will be provided on Canvas for you to download and refer to. This course encourages individuals to share and discuss your aromatherapy journey through online discussion groups and feedback during the teaching session. My aim is for you to incorporate oils into your everyday life and for you to share your newfound knowledge with your friends and family. You may have your own oils that you want to bring to the session and/or you may want to purchase the range of oils prior to the course but this is not mandatory. Many of our learners simply enjoy learning about the range of oils Mother Nature has on offer.

This short course aims to encourage you to get involved in Mental Health awareness week 2024. The theme to support mental wellbeing this year is 'Movement: moving more for our mental health'. Being active is essential for good mental health and wellbeing, yet so many of us struggle to get enough exercise. Seated Yoga is a type of movement that aims to make movement accessible to everyone - why not give it a try? You will be guided through exercises that help to ease stiffness in all of the joints, you will practice simple stretches and accessible seated poses that help to keep you strong and mobile. At the end of the session you will enjoy a guided deep relaxation.

This short course aims to encourage you to get involved in Mental Health awareness week 2024. The theme to support mental wellbeing this year is 'Movement: moving more for our mental health'. Being active is essential for good mental health and wellbeing, yet so many of us struggle to get enough exercise. This gentle, mat-based yoga session will focus on gentle and accessible movement to support your mental wellbeing. Yoga practice involves connecting movement with your breathing, this helps you to concentrate and empty the mind of unwanted clutter. The approach to movement will be person-centred, practices will be adapted to meet your individual needs and to move within your own comfortable range of movement.

Do you find it difficult to wind down? When we’re stressed it’s hard to feel calm and relaxed. But you don’t have to live with constant stress. There are simple techniques you can learn to manage it. This stress awareness course is helpful for anyone who wants to learn to alleviate stress. In this course we will learn how to identify stress risk factors, recognise the symptoms of stress, and apply techniques to reduce it. Depending on your needs, there are various study options after this course.

Would you like to learn techniques to relax and wind down? When we’re stressed or anxious it’s hard to feel calm. Anxiety affects over 8 million people in the UK at any time. But you don’t have to live with constant stress or anxiety. There are simple techniques you can learn to manage it. This stress management course is ideal if you want to learn habits to reduce stress and anxiety. It can help you lead a healthier and fuller life

Join me in this interactive experience where you might travel to India, Egypt or even inside your body to help stimulate your body on a cellular level to help with disease or distress. This class offers you a guided meditation that will relax your mind and body. What a wonderful way to start your day with a progression route offered at the end of this introductory session.

Do you find it difficult to wind down? When we’re stressed it’s hard to feel calm and relaxed. But you don’t have to live with constant stress. There are simple techniques you can learn to manage it. This stress awareness course is helpful for anyone who wants to learn to alleviate stress. In this course we will learn how to identify stress risk factors, recognise the symptoms of stress, and apply techniques to reduce it. Depending on your needs, there are various study options after this course.