Seated Yoga
The class incorporates flow of movement and static stretches, whilst connecting with the breath. Yoga helps to alleviate tension and stiffness in the body, improve/maintain flexibility and promotes good posture, can also improve breathing, relieve stress and anxiety. These sessions are often finished with a relaxing meditation session, which focuses on the breath, calming the body and mind. 

*Options are given to do upper body stretches only or to stretch legs too, if possible. These yoga  classes  are adapted, using props such as chairs/tables, belts and blocks, to make yoga more accessible.

Seated Aerobics 
This class consists of  teaching a range of different movements and routines using both arms and legs (if possible). Designed to get the heart rate up gradually and then cool back down, finishing with some low intensity strength work for the arms and some stretches. The session starts with smaller range of movements and gradually builds to larger range of movements (if possible), to increase intensity, get the heart rate up and ultimately improve cardio/mobility. Options are given to work within your ability and lower intensity if needed during the routines. 

*Dumbbells or bottled water/tin of beans can be used for the muscle strength exercises at the end of this routine.

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Instructor: Michelle

Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that consists of simple and gentle movements that promote relaxation and well-being. In these classes you will learn different Tai Chi terms and sequences, whilst connecting with the breath. Physically Tai Chi can help with mobility/flexibility and mentally, can have a positive impact on mood. Tai chi is a gentle, low-impact exercise that can help balance your body and mind.

*These classes are mostly upper body exercises, with some leg movements at times. No equipment is required.

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Instructor: Dorothy

Within these classes there is a wide variety of different exercises offered, to really challenge the body from head-to-toe, with the aim of building strength, stamina and mobility. You certainly get a work out with Asha! During the classes you are reminded to work within your ability and use what leg movement you may have . If there is no mobility in the legs,  upper body and arm exercises are built into the routine to support participation. 

*A soft ball and dumbbells are used in the classes, to assist with the exercises that are performed.

*If using legs and arms, this can be a high energy class, to really challenge yourself, whilst of course having fun at the same time…Enjoy!

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Instructor: Asha

During the boxercise element of the session participants do boxing sequences that aim to raise the heart rate from a seated position and ideally improve cardio. The muscle strength element of the class helps to develop stronger muscles as well as the bones….it can help with good posture, prevent injuries and bring balance to the body - not forgetting it can also build confidence/self-esteem and helps individuals to feel good about themselves.

Seated Stretch Class
This class complements the Muscle Strength and Boxercise Class. Stretching the muscles used in the previous sessions. This stretch session can help to improve mobility and flexibility and is important to counteract stiffness in the body.

*These classes are all upper body exercises – no leg movements are required. For muscle strength exercises, dumbbells or a bottle of water/tin of beans can be used for weights.

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Instructor: Mark

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