Courses & Workshops

Yoga4Wellbeing Classes

Suitable for NHS and Non-NHS Participants

Chair-Based and Mat-Based Options Available

Face-to-Face Sessions at Torbay Foyer, Torquay

This friendly and accessible Yoga4Wellbeing programme is designed for people who:

• Experience stress, anxiety, or mild to moderate depression
• Are at risk of Type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular disease
• Feel socially isolated or would benefit from connecting with others in a supportive group setting

The Yoga4MentalHealth Yoga on Prescription Programme supports both NHS and non-NHS participants to develop practical self-care skills through yoga, breathing exercises, relaxation, and mindfulness techniques.

No previous experience is necessary. All movements can be adapted to suit individual abilities and can be practised either seated in a chair or on a yoga mat. This is a Personalised Care Institute (PCI) standardised programme.

What to Expect

Each session follows a weekly wellbeing theme and includes:

• An introduction to yoga breathing techniques
• Gentle warm-up and mobility exercises
• Approximately 30 minutes of yoga postures and movement
• Guided relaxation
• A formal breathing practice
• Opportunities to ask questions and share experiences within a supportive group environment

High-quality yoga mats, blocks, straps, and chairs are provided.

Venue

Torbay Foyer
Teignmouth Road
Torquay
TQ1 4DZ

Google Maps: 50.482561, -3.537847

Course Details

Start Date: 23 October 2026 for 8 consecutive weeks.

Dates: 23 October, 30 October, 6 November, 13 November, 20 November, 27 November, 4 December, 11 December ‘26

Time: 10:00am to 11:30am

Rediscover confidence, creativity, and connection one photo at a time.

Reframe is a gentle, supportive six-week online photography course designed for people who are finding it difficult to get out of the house due to anxiety, low mood, long-term health conditions, disability, or caring responsibilities. Using simple photography prompts, shared reflection, and group connection, Reframe helps you see the world differently and begin to step back into it at your own pace.

Across the course, we’ll explore how creativity can lift mood, reduce anxiety, and strengthen your sense of connection with both yourself and the environment around you. You’ll learn accessible techniques you can try from home or outdoors whenever you feel ready, helping you build confidence through small, achievable steps. Each week offers space to share your images, talk about your experiences, and connect with others in a calm, non-judgemental community.

This course is delivered in partnership between Well Image and the BeWell@StepOne programme, combining Well Image’s creative, evidence-based approach with Step One’s expertise in mental health support.

Reframe gently encourages time in nature, creative self-expression, and social connection, all of which play a powerful role in supporting mental health. By the end of the course, you’ll have a collection of images to be proud of, along with practical tools for wellbeing and a renewed sense of confidence. Participants will also be invited to contribute to an annual public exhibition celebrating the group’s creativity and journeys.

Start Date: Tuesday 22nd September 

Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm

Structure: 6 weekly sessions (1.5 hours each)
Location: Online via Zoom
Eligibility: This course is open to Torbay residents aged 25–65 who are struggling with their mental health and want a gentle, creative way to reconnect with themselves, others, and the world around them

Stress is a natural part of life, but when pressures build and our nervous system remains in a prolonged state of alert, it can begin to affect our wellbeing, relationships, and ability to cope. Developing an understanding of how our nervous system responds to stress can help us recognise what we need and restore a greater sense of balance and resilience.

This two-hour online workshop provides a supportive space to explore the connection between stress, the nervous system, and overall wellbeing. Through guided reflections, practical exercises, and evidence-informed insights, you'll learn how the body responds to challenge, recognise your own stress patterns, and discover simple techniques that can help regulate your nervous system and support recovery.

You'll have the opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and learn from collective insights in a safe and welcoming environment.

Ideal for anyone looking to better understand their stress responses or develop practical tools for managing everyday pressures, this workshop offers an accessible introduction to nervous system awareness and sustainable wellbeing practices.

When: Thursday 3rd September 2026
Time: 2 - 4pm
Location: Online via Zoom