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Join our West Bridgford Social Prescribing Community Hub for sessions and information on health, wellbeing and social connections. Qigong for Wellbeing: Move, Breathe & Relax Join us for a gentle and welcoming wellbeing session exploring Qigong - a series of simple movements, breathing exercises and relaxation techniques designed to support your physical and mental wellbeing. Qigong combines gentle movement, mindful breathing and relaxation to help release tension, improve body awareness and promote a greater sense of calm and balance. Who is this session for? This session is suitable for adults of all ages and abilities. No previous experience of Qigong is needed - just come along with an open mind and a willingness to give it a go. Whether you're looking to move more gently, manage everyday stress, or simply take some time for yourself, this session offers simple practices that you can also use in your everyday life. What to Expect A relaxed and accessible introduction to Qigong, including: Gentle movements to help release tension and improve mobility Breathing exercises to encourage relaxation and calm Mindful practices to help you slow down and reconnect with your body A guided relaxation to finish the session Everything will be simple, gentle and relaxed. Exercises can be adapted to suit your individual needs, and you can take part seated or standing. Chairs will be available for anyone who would prefer to sit or needs additional support. What to Bring Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely. You can practise in socks, barefoot or in comfortable indoor shoes. There is no need to bring any specialist equipment. If you'd like to bring a bottle of water, please feel free to do so. Let Me Know on the Day If... Please let the instructor know if you have any mobility considerations, health conditions or anything else that may affect your participation. You are encouraged to work at your own pace and adapt or pause any movement whenever you need to. About Maria Maria leads friendly, welcoming and inclusive Yoga and Qigong classes, courses and workshops in West Bridgford. She is qualified in Yoga, Yoga with Qigong, Yoga with Pilates, Meditation, Menopause Yoga and Teen Yoga.Socials at: https://www.facebook.com/BridgfordYoga https://www.instagram.com/yogawithmariawb/ Please note: A small fee applies to this session to help support the Hub’s ongoing operation and sustainability. Your contribution enables us to continue providing a diverse range of wellbeing activities for the community - thank you for making this possible! We want our sessions to be accessible to everyone. If cost is a barrier, please get in touch - we’re happy to support you to attend. Exclusively for Rushcliffe 18 + residents registered with a Rushcliffe GP. All bookings are non-refundable. Only one booking is permitted per person. Additional bookings may be cancelled to ensure fairness. Follow us on Facebook: @RushcliffeSP or visit Social Prescribing Hub for updates. Don’t miss out - get our monthly newsletter with new activities, workshops and local news straight to your inbox. Email us at: nnicb-nn.rushcliffesocialprescribing@nhs.net Attendance Policy Please take a moment to read our Social Prescribing Hub Did Not Attend (DNA) Policy before booking. 🔗 View the SP Hub DNA Policy

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