Health and Wellbeing

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This course is designed for those who wish to understand yoga, and who choose a seated version of the regular standard yoga practice. In this course learners will be building on knowledge gained from the learn the basics course, whilst exploring other elements of the philosophy behind what, why and how we practice,including an introduction to the Chakras and the Sanskrit language used in Yoga.

It’s easy to focus on what’s wrong with us, but how often do we focus on what’s right with us?
This course enables you recognise and improve your levels of confidence and self-esteem by recognising your skills, strengths and achievements in order to build you up and improve your overall wellbeing.
By working on your confidence, you will affect not only your own life, but the lives of those around you, enabling you to move forward towards your goals.
The course is two and a half hours per session and is delivered over two individual sessions or weeks. This can be adapted to the group as required.

This course is an introduction to meditation. Meditation has long been regarded as a beneficial technique to help calm the mind and body to improve wellbeing. The practice requires no special equipment and can be done anywhere making it an inclusive skill for all to learn. It is suitable for all ages and abilities; including beginners, intermediate and advanced.

This course is designed for those who wish to gain an introduction to yoga, some key practices and moves. All postures have been adapted to incorporate the use of a chair, making the course suitable for people with limited mobility or physical disabilities / difficulties. The course contains both practical and theory elements with learners also being encouraged to reflect on the benefits from engaging in a range of yoga practices.

Gardening and growing your own plants, vegetables and flowers can bring a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits. However, for some, starting out can seem quite daunting, so this 3-week course is a perfect introduction to gardening and growing. You don’t need to have experience, or access to a garden because our expert teachers will adapt the content so you can experience the benefits, even if you only have a small yard or windowsill. The course is delivered 2.5 hours per session over 3 weeks.

This course takes a mindful approach to yoga, focusing on how it makes you feel. We don’t place emphasis on attaining certain poses or yoga positions it is about the “felt experience”. You will learn gentle and restorative yoga and breathing practices that will enable you to slow down creating a sense of calm and wellbeing physically, mentally and emotionally.
This course is suitable for all ages and abilities; including beginners, intermediate and advanced. If you can breathe you can do Yoga.

How long is the course?
The course is 2 hours per session and is delivered over two individual sessions or weeks.

National Men's Health week starts on the 10th of June. Come along to our informal online session to find out more about nutrition and exercise and managing the mental health of you or the men in your life.

This Course is designed for face to face community delivery. You will require basic level (level 2) maths and English skills, the ability to read and follow instructions and participate in group discussions.

This course is for beginners and no prior experience in the subject field is necessary.

Course Overview:

Make your mark - take a look at different ways of exploring drawing and mark making. Work with a range of tools to have fun with drawing and try out different approaches and materials.

Activities may include: Mark making to music, exploring different tools and materials with varying movement, density and pressure, exploring line quality to convey mood. Building awareness of relevant movements such as abstract and gestural expressionism.

You will be facilitated in reflecting on and evaluating outcomes using subject specific terminology and analytical skills.

You will be asked to discuss your individual interests, aspirations and experience within the subject and take part in a range of simple exercises and discussions in order to negotiate individual learning goals. This programme is designed with beginners in mind although some learners may have some previous informal learning experience within the overall curriculum area.

You will be learning over one weekly session at 2.5 hours, inclusive of tidying away your own materials.

Meditation has long been regarded as a beneficial technique to help calm the mind and body to improve wellbeing. This two-hour session introduces participants to the fundamentals of meditation. Learners will receive a practical hands on experience of the benefits of meditation and explores simple meditation techniques that can be built easily into daily life. Learners will leave with clear understanding of how meditation can be a valuable tool for enhancing well-being and managing stress...

Learners will gain an insight into the menopause whilst developing an understanding of why and how it affects women all over the world. Exploring the physical and mental impact of the Menopause, alongside learning strategies and self-care techniques with the aim to being better able to manage life and work. Engaging in discussions throughout the course through paired and group discussions, learners will be able to share thoughts, experiences and valuable advice with each other.

This Course is designed for face to face community delivery. You will require basic level (level 2) maths and English skills, the ability to read and follow instructions and participate in group discussions.

This course is for beginners and no prior experience in the subject field is necessary.

Course Overview:

Explore the benefits of drawing and Mindful doodling. Explore line, pattern and tone to create pleasing designs and enjoy the process. This taster sessions aims to introduce you simple drawing techniques and activities to help you relax and be in the moment.

You will be facilitated in reflecting on and evaluating outcomes using subject specific terminology and analytical skills.

You will be asked to discuss your individual interests, aspirations and experience within the subject and take part in a range of simple exercises and discussions in order to negotiate individual learning goals. This programme is designed with beginners in mind although some learners may have some previous informal learning experience within the overall curriculum area.

You will be learning over one weekly session at 2.5 hours, inclusive of tidying away your own materials.

Do you find that your mood sometimes dips and you can be left feeling low or fed up? Especially over the past year? This short session aims to give you some snapshot techniques that you can implement and practice further at home, which will help improve your mood and lift your spirits. We will discuss what causes low mood as well as trial some practical techniques to help combat this.
The course is a one-off session delivered over 1.5.

It is estimated that approximately 16 million adults have issues with sleep in the UK, therefore, this is an issue that affects so many of us. This short course aims to give an overview of common sleep problems, as well as providing techniques to try and aid a better night’s sleep.

This follow on course (on completion of a creative wellbeing taster session) aims to further explore using creativity to benefit your wellbeing. You will experience a variety of creative techniques and activities designed to encourage mindfulness and relaxation. We will look at different skills, techniques and materials each week to give you a variety of ideas that you can continue using at home to benefit your wellbeing. This course has been designed to give you the opportunity to look at a w...

The focus of this taster session is around the creative benefits to our wellbeing. You will experience a range of creative techniques and activities designed to encourage mindfulness and relaxation. Being immersed in creative processes helps us to switch off and be in the moment. This is a practical session where you will be guided through simple creative activities. You will also be asked to take part in discussions around stress, creativity and wellbeing.