Reaching out...
After forty years of providing mindful movement classes in the centre of Brighton, we are now in a position to help develop these life-changing practices throughout the city. Evidence shows that activities such as yoga, tai chi, dance and meditation can make a crucial difference to health, wellbeing and disease prevention. But sadly, cost and accessibility mean they are not available to everyone. So we are committed to developing inclusive, low-cost classes in Brighton communities. We hope you will join us on this exciting journey! Read on to find out more and how to get involved.
Towards a Healthy City
Shocking health inequalities in the city were exposed during our launch event this summer. Ryan Edwards from the Healthy Lifestyles Team revealed that a man living in the most disadvantaged area in the city would die nine years younger than a man in the least disadvantaged area.
And BNHF trustee Peter Deadman warned that the NHS could not 'spend its way out of the approaching tsunami' of ill-health, outlining the vital role that mindful movement practices could play in preventing disease. Missed the event?
Catch up below:
Free Wellness Programmes
Shocking health inequalities in the city were exposed during our launch event this summer. Ryan Edwards from the Healthy Lifestyles Team revealed that a man living in the most disadvantaged area in the city would die nine years younger than a man in the least disadvantaged area.
We will be offering life-changing activities such as yoga, Pilates, tai chi, meditation and qigong for all ages and abilities throughout the city.
Want to get involved? We are looking for partners, volunteers, teachers and natural health practitioners to make this a truly inclusive endeavor.
Please contact our new project manager samhart@bnhf.org to find out more.
And the good news is...
Brighton and Hove is one of the most active cities in the UK! However, although life expectancy has increased, on average, a woman living in the city can expect to live 1/4 of her life in poor health.
The biggest barriers to people exercising are affordability and accessibility, highlighting the need for low-cost, inclusive activities within easy reach of where people live. Together, we can make this happen - contact samhart@bnhf.org to get involved.
Chair of trustees - could it be you?
Do you have the vision, experience and compassion to steer us through the next exciting phase of our journey?
After 40 years on the board, our chair of trustees Peter Deadman has stepped down from the role (though he is still fully involved in the organisation.)
We are looking for an experienced chair with knowledge of the sector to take over.
Free online courses
Treat yourself to a home wellness workshop this autumn!
Take part in qigong, somatic yoga and Menopause Yoga from the comfort of your own home!
Thanks to the generosity of our Trustees Petra Coveney, Peter Deadman and Charlotte Watts, we now have an excellent series of free talks, classes and seminars on our website.
Did you know?
Regular qigong practice could improve sleep, energy, social activity, pain levels, mobility and mental attitude in those with chronic fatigue.
Read more about this and other mindful movement research on our new evidence database
We are also producing fact sheets for social prescribers, GPs, funders or anyone who is interested!
If you know of some research that should be included, do get in touch.
Change a life!
We know that mindful movement practices can be life-changing or even life-saving. But they are not always accessible to people struggling with mental and physical ill-health.
Your donation could help pay for a class for someone who would otherwise not be able to afford one.