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Healthy Living: Meditation and Mindfulness to support stress management
Discover effective stress management with our Meditation and Mindfulness for Stress course. This class focuses on techniques to reduce stress, promote relaxation, and enhance overall well-being. Through guided meditations and mindfulness practices, you will learn to calm the mind, release tension, and cultivate a sense of inner peace. Suitable for all levels, this course empowers you to manage stress effectively in a supportive learning environment.
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Dates:Tue 25/02/2025 -
Tue 01/04/2025Times:7:00pm - 8:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Nicola BaileyCourse code:Q00018252How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.30
Fitness and Exercise: Yoga to support a healthy digestive system
Discover the benefits of yoga for your digestive health with our Yoga to Support a Healthy Digestive System course. This class focuses on yoga practices designed to enhance digestion and alleviate digestive discomfort. Through a combination of gentle postures, breathwork, and relaxation techniques, you will learn methods to stimulate and support your digestive organs. Suitable for all levels, this course encourages mindful movement and listening to your body's needs. Experience a supportive environment where you can improve your digestive health, increase comfort, and enhance overall well-being through the practice of yoga.
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Dates:Thu 27/02/2025 -
Thu 03/04/2025Times:10:00am - 11:45amDuration:6 sessionsLocation:St James Church and Community Arts Cntr
24 Seamer Road
Scarborough
YO12 4DTTutor:Nicola BaileyCourse code:Q00018231How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £42.00
Healthy Living: Mindful Relaxation to support work/life balance
Do you struggle to maintain a healthy work/life balance? This course focuses on mindful relaxation practices to support a better balance between professional and personal life. Stress and overwork can lead to burnout, but by incorporating relaxation techniques, you can find harmony and reduce stress. We will work on body awareness, mindful movements, and breathwork to help you unwind and rejuvenate. Each session concludes with a guided relaxation practice to enhance your work/life balance. Everyone can benefit from these practices to achieve a more balanced and fulfilling life.
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Dates:Fri 28/02/2025 -
Fri 04/04/2025Times:1:00pm - 2:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Nicola BaileyCourse code:Q00018257How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.30
Fitness and Exercise: Yoga to support a healthy digestive system
Discover the benefits of yoga for your digestive health with our Yoga to Support a Healthy Digestive System course. This class focuses on yoga practices designed to enhance digestion and alleviate digestive discomfort. Through a combination of gentle postures, breathwork, and relaxation techniques, you will learn methods to stimulate and support your digestive organs. Suitable for all levels, this course encourages mindful movement and listening to your body's needs. Experience a supportive environment where you can improve your digestive health, increase comfort, and enhance overall well-being through the practice of yoga.
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Dates:Fri 28/02/2025 -
Fri 04/04/2025Location:OnlineCourse code:Q00018232How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
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Healthy Lifestyle: Meditation and Mindfulness
This course encourages you to explore how mindful living can cultivate a new attitude towards open awareness and kindness. You will discover how to practise mindful self-compassion, learning how to focus your attention to whatever is happening in the present moment without judgment. This skill can help you to manage stress and difficult feelings. You will be guided through research-based practices, including simple meditation techniques, which have been proven to improve overall health and wellbeing. By training your brain to be mindful you will also experience better confidence and self-esteem.
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Dates:Thu 06/03/2025 -
Thu 24/04/2025Times:11:00am - 4:00pmDuration:8 sessionsLocation:NST Hub (North Somerset Training Communi
31 Alexandra Parade
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 1QZTutor:Katie DexterCourse code:Q00017185How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:6 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £168.00
Craft: Crafts For Wellbeing
Welcome to the Craft for Wellbeing course! This course helps you feel better by doing fun and relaxing crafts. You will learn to make things with your hands, like painting, knitting, and making jewelry. Each session focuses on a different craft, giving you new skills and creative ideas. Doing crafts can help you relax, reduce stress, and improve your mood. The course is easy to follow, with step-by-step instructions. You don't need any experience, just a willingness to try new things and have fun. Join us to enjoy the benefits of crafting for your wellbeing!
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Dates:Mon 10/03/2025 -
Mon 31/03/2025Times:9:30am - 12:30pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AUTutor:Tracey SweetmanCourse code:Q00016763How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £88.20
Award in Stress Awareness Level 1
Stress affects most people in the country at some point in life. Understanding the harmful effects of stress is essential to maintaining good mental health and well-being. This stress awareness course can help you recognise and deal with stress when it happens.
This mental health awareness training helps you understand what you and others may be experiencing. It is also useful if you work in a support role such as mentor, counsellor, or carer. It will teach you important skills for care jobs if you want to work in adult social care.
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Dates:Mon 24/03/2025 -
Wed 26/03/2025Times:10:00am - 3:00pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Veronica HydeCourse code:Q00016027How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £75.00
Art Practical: Art for Wellbeing
Welcome to the 'Art for Wellbeing' course! Learning Arts has proven to improve mental health well-being and relax yourself. This course focuses on using art to improve mental and emotional health. Through creative activities like painting, drawing, and collage, you'll explore self-expression and relaxation techniques. Learn how art can reduce stress, boost creativity, and enhance overall wellbeing in a supportive and nurturing environment. Your tutor will teach you techniques of using Arts to improve your overall wellbeing. You will meet other students from all around the world and learn new techniques from each other.
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Dates:Thu 03/04/2025 -
Thu 15/05/2025Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:7 sessionsLocation:Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AUTutor:Tracey SweetmanCourse code:Q00016905How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £58.80
Fitness and Exercise: Seated Aerobics
Get Moving and Feel Empowered!
It is said that sitting for long, uninterrupted periods of time may leave you more prone to cardiovascular problems. So come along to this Seated Aerobics course to get those limbs moving, and those hearts pumping!
In this 6-week seated aerobics course, you'll experience the benefits of exercise in a comfortable and supportive environment. This low-impact, chair-based program is specifically designed for individuals who may have mobility limitations or prefer a seated workout. Our expert instructor will guide you through a series of exercises that will get your heart rate up, improve your flexibility, balance, and strength, all while seated in a chair.
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Dates:Tue 22/04/2025 -
Tue 27/05/2025Times:10:00am - 11:30amDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Ralph Jessop Court
Wyvern Close,
Parkstone
Dorset
BH12 4HETutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00016949How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.80
Healthy Living: Meditation and Mindfulness to improve mental focus and productivity
Enhance your focus and productivity with our Meditation and Mindfulness for Mental Focus course. This class focuses on techniques to sharpen concentration, enhance mental clarity, and boost productivity. Through guided meditations and mindfulness practices, you will learn to maintain focus, manage distractions, and optimize your cognitive performance. Suitable for all levels, this course empowers you to cultivate a more focused and efficient mindset.
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Dates:Tue 22/04/2025 -
Tue 20/05/2025Times:7:00pm - 8:30pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Nicola BaileyCourse code:Q00018255How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £27.75