Yoga on Prescription YOGA CLASSES. For NHS patients: Chair and Mat based applicability.
Face to Face at the Torbay Foyer, Teignmouth Road, Torquay,TQ1 4DZ.
- at risk of Type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular disease
- suffering from social isolation
The Yoga4MentalHealth Yoga on Prescription 10=week programme supports NHS patients to gain self-care skills by learning yoga breathing, relaxation and mindfulness techniques. No prior experience is needed, and the gentle stretching and strengthening yoga postures can be done in a chair or on a yoga mat. This is a PCI (Personalized Care Institute) standardized course.
The course follows a weekly theme, 1 hour 10 minutes of poses, followed by relaxation, a formal breathing practice and an opportunity to ask questions and share your experience in a circle.
Good quality mats, blocks, straps and chairs are supplied.
Where? Torbay Foyer, Teignmouth Road, Torquay, TQ1 4DZ.
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When? Our next 10 session program starts on 3rd of October 2025.
Time: 9.45 am - 11:45 am
Session dates: October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 31st, November 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, December 5th & 12th..
Pre-enrolment is required to participate on this course. Click on the course name at the top of this information to enrol.
*Please note: We will require all participants to complete a consent form, a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire and Pre-course wellbeing survey prior to the first session. These forms will be found on the course page on this site once you have enrolled, and can be completed electronically. If you have difficulties in completing them we will do all we can to help. Please contact us accordingly.
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CANCELLATION NOTICE: CANCELLATION NOTICE FOR TODAYS SESSION 21.08.25
Unfortunately we have had to cancel todays 'Living Beyond the Pain' session due to unforeseen circumstances. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. We are hoping to start the course next week but will contact everyone to confirm the new start date once we know more.
Thank you so much for your patience and understanding and we will be in touch again in due course.
Take care and very best regards
The BeWell@StepOne team.
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