Mind and Body Wellness Programme

A unique programme comprising of weekly Yoga & Mindfulness sessions alongside bimonthly Breath to Health workshops

About This Programme

Welcome to Mind & Body Wellness (MBW), the comprehensive six-week community-led service evaluation project under NHS that empowers individuals with effective tools to improve their mental and physical health through the power of Yoga and Mindfulness. Our programme includes:

Gentle yoga and laughter yoga, both of which help to release tension and promote relaxation.
Various simple and yet powerful advanced Yoga breathing exercises.
In the Breath to Health Workshop, the main breathing exercise you will learn is “Sudarshan Kriya Yoga” (SKY). This is a powerful rhythmic breathing technique derived from yoga which has numerous proven benefits in high stress environments.
Techniques to strengthen the relationship between mind and body.
Guided meditations and relaxation.
Various other interactive processes.

Once you have learnt the breathing and other techniques, they are easy for you to practise at home daily and you can join for weekly follow-up sessions as well.

Benefits of the Mind & Body Wellness Programme

By joining MBW, you will experience a range of benefits, including:

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Calms your mind and relaxes your body with gentle yoga and laughter yoga

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Improves your confidence and resilience

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Helps you manage your emotions

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Increases your energy levels and brings positivity into your life

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Lowers your stress levels

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Reduces anxiety and depression

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Equips you to handle challenging situations

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Provides practical tips to improve your work and interpersonal relationships

Check out our September/October Cohort (2/2023)

Yoga & Mindfulness Sessions

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Thursday, 7th September 2023

Second of our 5-weekly cohorts

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10am-11.30am

Breath to Health Workshop

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Thursday, 12th October 2023 to Saturday, 14th October 2023

Second of our 3-day Breath to Health workshops

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10am-1pm

3 hours a day (total of 9 hours across the 3 days)

More Information (For Weekly Sessions & 3-Day Workshop)

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Llanbradach Community Centre (Main Hall)

Church St, Llanbradach, Caerphilly CF83 3LS

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Who's it for?

This programme is open to all adults to support their physical and mental health. If you’re feeling stressed, anxious or are suffering from mild to moderate depression or from PTSD, then we would like to hear from you.

We will be seeking referrals from GP surgeries and PHPs (Psychological Health Practitioners). However, patients/adults can self-refer too.

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What to bring with you

A yoga mat (a mat can be provided if you don’t have one), blanket, water bottle/flask. Come in comfortable clothing.

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How to sign up

Please complete the registration form. The weekly sessions are free, but the 3-day workshop is just £50 (reduced from £250). You can select both, or one or the other. However it is recommended that you complete both for maximum benefit and transformation.

Yoga & Mindfulness Sessions – Cohort 2 Registration Now Open

Register for Weekly Sessions

Breath to Health Workshop October 2023 – Registration Now Open

Register for Breath to Health Workshop

Background to Programme

The Mind and Body Wellness programme has been developed off the back of a highly successful voluntary service evaluation project called “Yoga and Mindfulness Therapy”. This took place at a community centre in the Blackwood area from April to November 2022.

A total of 48 people participated and the results were impressive!

Participants reported significant improvements in their mental health, including a reduction in anxiety and depression. They felt calmer, happier, more energetic, supported and positive in their lives. A few even reduced their dependency on anti-depressants and others reported physical benefits, including improvements in arthralgia, fibromyalgia and acid reflux.