AMALAwellness is a Community Interest Company (CIC) in Teesside, delivering accessible and affordable classes to enhance well-being across the lifespan. The CIC has been granted funding from The National Lottery and Middlesbrough Council to run some fully funded Yoga for Older Adults courses in the Linthorpe area of Middlesbrough.
What?
Gentle yoga classes are going to be accepting of beginners and people who have limited mobility, as well as being beneficial to all levels.
They also include meditation and gentle breathwork. They are intended to be slow paced, gentle and calming.
These classes are aimed to reduce stress and aid mobility, gently improving strength, flexibility and confidence. They are also social and fun and intend to bring people together in the community.
This class includes kneeling, sitting, standing and table top postures. (Chair Based Yoga and Exercise classes will be available in the future).
When and Where?
Mondays 9:15-10:15am, Holy Name of Mary Church Hall, The Avenue, Middlesbrough TS5 6QT
Starting Early/Mid February
This will be for 6 weeks initially. If the participants enjoy the classes and participate well, this can be extended.
Who?
Funded sessions are being offered to people who are over 50, who are struggling to be social and get out and about, have low mood, who could not afford to fund the classes themselves.
Other sessions available
Funded sessions are also available at the following dates/ venues/ times.:
Mondays – The Glebe Community Centre, Norton. 3:15-4:15pm.
Wednesdays – St Mary’s Church Hall, (Morton Carr Lane) Nunthorpe. 1:30-2:30pm.
Fridays – The Rings Community Hub, Ingleby Barwick. 1:30-2:30pm.
Further information and contact details
All teachers for AMALAwellness have a full DBS check.
07774600440 – Telephone, text & Whatsapp.
Email- info@amalateesside.com
How can I join?
You can access these funded sessions with a referral from a local organisation, if you are connected to any local carers services or are receiving support from other providers you can ask them to complete a referral form for you which is shared below.
If you are supporting somebody aged 50 plus who would benefit from being socially prescribed these sessions please complete the referral form and send directly to AMALAwellness Email- info@amalateesside.com
Referral form for Community Classes:
https://amalateesside.com/referral-form-community-classes/
Referral form for Fully Funded Yoga for Older Adults in Linthorpe:
https://amalateesside.com/referral-form-yoga-for-older-adults-course-in-linthorpe/
