Suitable for everyone, this class is a calming, fluid class that connects breath with movement as we move from posture to posture. It’s perfect for those who want to leave feeling centred rather than sweaty (and beginners too!).

Improve your overall health and wellbeing, whatever your age, and join us for an hour of gentle yoga in a safe and supportive environment.
Experience the benefits of:
• Breathwork (pranayama) to calm the mind and body
• Mindful practices to increase awareness and presence
• Gently stretching and strengthening the body to improve flexibility and strength
• Reducing joint pain and improving joint flexibility
• Strengthening the muscles used for breathing to improve sleep quality
• Increasing flexibility and balance to feel younger and healthier
• We will practice seated, standing, and reclining poses that are kind to the joints and open up the body in all directions.
No experience necessary. Book your spot today and feel the benefits of gentle yoga!
P.S. Gentle yoga is a great way to improve your overall health and well-being, regardless of your age or fitness level. It's also a great way to reduce stress and improve your mood.

Chair yoga at Hawkesbury Place, Stow on the Wold. A gentle class, suitable for everyone.

Enjoy 45 minutes of gentle chair yoga in a safe and encouraging environment. Expect mindful breathwork (pranayama) as a part of each session.
We will practice seated while being kind to the joints, gently open the body, slowly build strength and improve flexibility in a safe and supportive way.
Yoga helps maintain your bone health, helps reduce joint pain, improve joint flexibility, and also strengthen the muscles around your joints.
Most importantly, yoga strengthens the muscles used for breathing and can help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. The increased flexibility and balance will help you to feel younger and help to set you up for a long and healthy life.

QiGong (energy skill) is the great great grandfather of Tai Chi. The practice involves slow, controlled movements that are performed in coordination with deep breathing and mental focus. It is easy to learn and can be practiced by people of all ages and fitness levels, and is specifically useful for healthy ageing.
The benefits of QiGong include:
Reduces stress and anxiety
Improves balance and flexibility
Enhances immune function
Relieve muscle and joints pain
Improves cardiovascular health.