Courses for wellbeing, physical and mental health 

We all could do with living a bit healthier.  Whether it is finding ways to become more active, to improving your mental health.  Our wellbeing courses can help you become happier and healthier. Mindfulness courses can help you manage your day-to-day wellbeing and meditation can help you find your inner calm.  Improve your mental and physical fitness through gentle exercise.

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Healthy body, healthy mind

Our courses can help you find ways to manage anxiety or be kinder to yourself. Learn how to deal with stress and difficult emotions, discover new techniques to find calmness. From trying out a yoga class to dealing with stress and anxiety, find a course for you. Our tutors are friendly and supportive, you’ll find fun new ways to improve your health. 

At a time when the world can feel a bit overwhelming, our courses can help you manage your worries and find a happier you.

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Care 2: Try Reflexology for Pain Management

This is one of my favourite subjects to deliver as I have had the fortune to not only train many individuals in this fascinating self-help tool but have also experience first-hand the benefits of this extraordinary therapy. Learn the secrets of your hands through learning the application of self-reflexology whereby you can access virtually any part of your body. Delivered by a qualified teacher and trainer you will discover how you can enhance your own health and well-being in the comfort of your own home. This will lead on to a more comprehensive course.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 08/01/2024 -
Mon 08/01/2024
Times:
11:00am - 12:30pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Tutor:
Georgia Daniel
Course code:
Q00011037
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available

Personal Development: Holistic Therapies

This short course will introduce you to a comprehensive and specialised programme in wellbeing practices, designed to elevate your skills and knowledge in the field of holistic therapies. This course offers a unique blend of theoretical understanding and hands-on practice, enabling you to develop a diverse range of holistic treatments and techniques.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 08/01/2024 -
Mon 18/03/2024
Times:
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
The Serenity Academy
20 High Street
Wath-on-Dearne
Rotherham
S63 7QG
Tutor:
Katie Hunter
Course code:
Q00012550
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £126.00

Intermediate Yoga

Would you like to go deeper into your yoga practice? If you want to get flexible and improve your strength and mobility, this intermediate yoga course is ideal for you. Yoga improves both our physical and mental well-being, helping us to release tension and relax. These mat-based classes are aimed at intermediate level students who can get up and down from the floor with ease. We’ll be building on your practice from previous yoga courses.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 08/01/2024 -
Mon 12/02/2024
Times:
9:00am - 10:30am
Duration:
6 sessions
Tutor:
Georgia Daniel
Course code:
Q00013077
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £33.30

Healthy Living: Intermediate Yoga

Yoga is a great way to improve your health and wellbeing. Physically yoga can help you to release tension and improve flexibility, strength and balance. Yoga can also help you to manage your stress levels, relax, feel calmer and more focused. This intermediate course is suitable for those who have completed the Beginners Yoga course or those who have some experience of yoga and want to continue to develop their yoga practice. Please see the additional information on this course for your comfort, health and safety, and to ensure you are ready to start the course.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 09/01/2024 -
Tue 19/03/2024
Times:
9:15am - 11:15am
Duration:
11 sessions
Tutor:
Rachel Bayliss
Course code:
Q00012856
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £81.40

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12 months
Fee:
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Ways to Wellbeing

To support and improve wellbeing through creativity. This course is for clients at Parkstone Connect Centre, and continues on their journey of steps to wellbeing. Skills and learning in this course can be applied to everyday life and improve confidence and way of living as described by the NHS 5 steps to well-being programme

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 09/01/2024 -
Tue 26/03/2024
Times:
10:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
24 sessions
Location:
Tricuro -Parkstone Connect Day Centre (P
Croft Road
Poole
BH12 3LD
Tutor:
Ruth Odurand
Course code:
Q00011524
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
4 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £151.20

Healthy Living: Gua Sha for Lymphatic Drainage and Glowing skin

Feeling the after New Year blues? Want to do something just for you! Then this course could help - in this 10-week, online course, you will learn a series of simple & enjoyable self-care techniques that have instant results - you will learn techniques for plumping the lips, for sculpting & contouring the cheeks and jawline, also for lifting the brows and reducing the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles - it's a New Year, time for a new you! No previous experience necessary - learn this transformational method, originating from Traditional Chinese Medicine in a supportive atmosphere with a knowledgeable tutor. Regular practice could increase microcirculation by 400%, flooding the skin with oxygen & nutrients, and increasing the production of collagen and elastin whilst flushing toxins out through the lymphatic system, brightening the complexion, & reducing puffiness and congestion. This unaccredited course might create the knowledge for you to take back to your communities to share in community projects.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 10/01/2024 -
Wed 20/03/2024
Times:
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Tutor:
Lisa Richards
Course code:
Q00012767
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £74.00

Healthy Living: Gua Sha For Improvers

This unaccredited, 10-week online course follows on from the beginner's course, so learners will be more familiar with Gua Sha techniques and intended to target specific areas of the face and body to work on in this course. You will create more serums and natural lotions to enhance the effects of Gua Sha on the skin. It is hoped that you will take the enhanced knowledge and techniques gained in this course to spread learning in your community and perhaps also start your own business. This course is for learners who have knowledge of Gua Sha

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 10/01/2024 -
Wed 20/03/2024
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Tutor:
Lisa Richards
Course code:
Q00012768
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £74.00

Care 2: Try Relaxation for Health and Wellbeing

The purpose of this online course is to introduce you to a range of accessible relaxation techniques that will help you to de-stress and unwind. The focus of this course will be to guide you through the practice of relaxation in the comfort of your own home.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 10/01/2024 -
Wed 31/01/2024
Times:
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
4 sessions
Tutor:
Nicola Bailey
Course code:
Q00011056
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

Healthy Living: Health & Wellbeing - Early Years

This short 'Healthy Living' course entitled 'Health & Wellbeing in the Early Years' will be delivered face to face in Norwich. The course will inform learners about health and wellbeing from a parental perspective. The course will explore the importance of nutrition for children, but also the overwhelming importance of exercise. Together we will look at common childhood illnesses. We will also explore accident prevention, safeguarding and risk assessment. Learners on the course will be introduced to the relevant legislation and guidelines of the Early years foundation stage (EYFS). During the course, learners will explore a range of different scenarios and case studies. This will allow learners to develop a greater understanding of strategies that can support wellbeing in the early years . This course is suited to individuals working with or in a volunteer role with young children , as well as parents and carers or even those wanting to pursue a career in childcare. .

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 10/01/2024 -
Wed 14/02/2024
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Norwich Central Baptist Church (Norwich)
Duke Street
Norwich
NR3 3AP
Tutor:
Laura Howsen
Course code:
Q00012736
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £50.40

Healthy Living: Perimenopause and Beyond

This could be essential for those women who want and need assistance and to identify perimenopause symptoms. In this 10 week, online course, you will also look at a variety of natural remedies, using essential oils and herbs to help to relieve symptoms. You will also discuss the benefits of HRT, as well as what information is available online regarding this, in a supportive atmosphere with an informed tutor. We will also identify some vital diet swaps to help to relieve inflammation and pain during menopause and will also discuss the effect of perimenopause on the skin and look at some solutions to the dryness and itchy skin that can result from this hormone change. This gentle course may give you skills to take back to you communities and might help in work and returning to work. No experience necessary - just bring yourself and your enthusiasm!

Course Information

Dates:
Thu 11/01/2024 -
Thu 21/03/2024
Times:
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Tutor:
Lisa Richards
Course code:
Q00012766
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £74.00