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Yoga with Lisa

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We had another lovely afternoon with Lisa doing yoga yesterday 🧘‍♀️✨ We used yoga blocks for stretching, balance and posture, and everyone chose a block out of the bag that had a yoga pose drawn on it 🟦🧘‍♂️ It was lots of fun and gave everyone a chance to try something different 😊

We also enjoyed some relaxing time listening to soothing music 🎶💜 Some members like to use chairs for the session while some choose to use the mats, making the sessions very accessible so everyone can take part comfortably 🌟

Everyone did an amazing job joining in and there was lots of laughter as usual 😂💛 These sessions are great for relaxation, movement, confidence and wellbeing, and it’s wonderful to see everyone supporting each other 🤝✨ See you all next week! 🥰👋

🧘‍♀️✨ A Wonderful Yoga Session! ✨🧘‍♂️

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As always, there was plenty of fun, laughter, and a lovely warm atmosphere at yesterday’s yoga session 💙 Some members chose to use mats, while others were comfortable using chairs — showing that these sessions are accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

Lisa added a fun twist by using a fidget spinner to choose yoga cards with different poses, which brought lots of smiles and excitement 🌈 We also enjoyed gentle stretching with beautiful ribbons, helping us relax, move our bodies, and feel refreshed. These sessions are fantastic for exercise, relaxation, and bringing people together. Thank you to everyone who joined — what a lovely session! 💫

🌟🧘‍♀️ Stretch, Connect & Belong 🧘‍♂️🌟

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Our brand new Stretch, Connect & Belong project started yesterday at Fleur-de-lis Community Centre and will run for 10 sessions every Tuesday from 1pm–2pm, followed by 30 minutes for a cuppa ☕, a chat 💬 and session feedback 📝 — a lovely chance to connect and build friendships.

Our first session began with calming breathing and stretching exercises 🌬️💚, followed by lots of fun as our members chose a yoga pose from the surprise bag 🎁🧘. There were plenty of smiles and laughter 😊. Some members used mats, while others chose to use a chair — showing these sessions are truly accessible and inclusive for all ♿💙. For our breathing exercises we used beautiful chiffon scarves 🌈, and we finished with a peaceful relaxation session to soothing music 🎶✨ under soft ceiling lights, leaving everyone feeling calm, refreshed and uplifted.

Sessions like this are so important for people with learning disabilities because they help to:

💚 reduce anxiety and stress
💚 improve movement, balance and flexibility
💚 build confidence and independence
💚 encourage social connection and friendships
💚 reduce isolation and loneliness
💚 support emotional wellbeing and mindfulness
💚 create a safe, welcoming space where everyone belongs 🤝

A huge thank you to Lisa Harwood 💐 for such a wonderful start to our project, and thank you to our amazing members and volunteers for bringing such positive energy — everyone absolutely loved it! 🌟💖 Here’s to the next session! 🧘☕💬

Chair Yoga – Fun & Relaxing!

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Another brilliant Chair Yoga session yesterday! Kirsty said she loved everything about it – and we all agree!

Here’s what we got up to:

We made calming breathing aids using pipe cleaners and beads – perfect for when we’re feeling anxious.
We used ribbons on wands for some gentle arm and shoulder stretches.
Enjoyed some lovely chair yoga movements and stretches.
A few of us even got down on the floor for some extra poses!

We ended the session with relaxing music to help us wind down. Lisa will be back with us in three weeks – and we can’t wait!

Relaxation & Movement with Chair Yoga!

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This afternoon, we had a wonderful Chair Yoga session with the amazing Lisa Harwood from EchoYoga! We explored the power of sound and vibration using singing bowls – special bowls that create deep, soothing sounds when played. Some members even balanced them on their bodies to feel the vibrations travel through them!

We also enjoyed some gentle chair stretches and yoga poses, helping us improve flexibility, strength, and relaxation. To end the session, we closed our eyes, took deep breaths, and embraced a moment of calm and mindfulness with peaceful music. A big thank you to Lisa for another fantastic session – we can’t wait for the next one!

Chair Yoga with Lisa

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After a busy morning yesterday, we spent the afternoon taking part in a relaxing chair yoga session led by the lovely Lisa Harwood from EchoYoga. We began by exploring different scents to help relax, energise, and unblock the sinuses, and then moved into stretches and poses like the Warrior, Double Warrior, Tree Pose, and Butterfly Fly Pose.

Yoga not only helps reduce stress and improve flexibility but also boosts focus and self-confidence – benefits that are especially valuable for adults with learning disabilities. Lisa will be back with us on April 1st, so drop us a message if you’d like to join in!

Chair Yoga

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Yesterday we wrapped up our final chair yoga session for the year with the amazing Lisa. We had so much fun trying out different poses like the rock, tree, and mountain, plus many more. To test our coordination, we passed a squashie toy to each other using only our feet, which had us all giggling!

We ended the session with a soothing stretch, played relaxing music, and focused on some calming northern lights on the ceiling to wind down. These six sessions have been fantastic, and we’ve loved learning new things with Lisa. See you in the New Year, Lisa, and thank you for everything.

Halloween Yoga

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Yesterday our members and volunteers had a Halloween-themed yoga session that was full of thrills and chills! We each took turns pulling a Trick or Treat from the bag, challenging us to spooky poses like:

Spider, witch on her broom, bat, ghost, and crow.

We ended this spooktacular session with a calming focus on a flickering candle, paired with relaxing music. Not only did we get a good stretch and laugh, but we also found some zen. Thank you, Lisa, for such a fun session; can’t wait for next week!

Yoga With Lisa

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We had a wonderful afternoon at our yoga session yesterday! We stretched, relaxed, and even used tennis balls to give our muscles a gentle massage! The benefits of yoga are endless — improved flexibility, stress relief, and a stronger mind-body connection! Big thank you to Lisa for guiding us through a fab session! We’re already excited to see you next week to try out some new poses. Can’t wait to stretch it out again!