Foundation For Wellbeing

What I enjoy most about the classes is feeling safe in the community, getting stronger and the routine. I suffer with chronic pain and chronic fatigue. I have been unable to replicate the exercises by myself, but with active instruction and being with others in the room, it let’s me do things I never thought I’d be able to do again. Thank you Tinka and Marianne for your hard work to enable this. And to Leanne who is just SUPER.

I have noticed more clarity in my thoughts. I have less back pain and my torn tendon has improved massively. These classes have helped my mental health greatly and is my only real outlet from being a carer full time.

I attend yoga therapy weekly and notice a lot of changes. I’m mentally more stable and physically more able to deal with everyday stress.

The recent peer support sessions are very good. It’s great getting to know people better.

During Peer Support sessions we have time to talk to each other. I find out more about other people, their families, country traditions, also other interesting and useful information. I feel that I am surrounded by my close friends and we all can share our experiences in safe space. After those sessions I feel like I am not alone and always have safe space to come for support. I leave refreshed and ready for new challenges.

What I love about the class – the teacher has the perfect voice to guide the class. Certain parts of my body are coming back together. I feel absolutely fantastic after I come out of the class. The teacher is very important, the voice, the movement, I never want to miss it.

It was so nice to be back to yoga class, and I am very happy to see all people from our community!

I also wanted to say how much yoga practice means to me. Since I started class my mental and physical health significantly improved. And I am sure, it was very helpful for all members of the community.

It’s a great pleasure to join yoga class, and Leanne is such a wonderful teacher. I sincerely appreciate the great job you, Tinka and Leanne are doing for all of us.

Thank you so much!

I am caring for my disabled husband and find it really draining and stressful. He does not like me going out, but realises how important it is for me to go to yoga therapy classes. Now on Wednesdays he is reminding me that it is time for me to go there.

I find it very useful to come to the class and take time for myself. At home I would never find any time to do anything for myself- endless chores. After classes I feel more relaxed and also that my posture is much improved. I feel that I am benefiting mentally and physically.

Thank you for all your hard work and invaluable support.

The Wednesday yoga sessions @ Chandler Hall are truly, an all-round, holistic workout. Regardless of whatever mental worries, stress, pain or stiffness I might be feeling before attending, I always leave theirsessions feeling calmer, happier, more supple, and considerably more optimistic about tackling the week ahead. I only wish they were able to extend this oasis by offering up additional days.

I love the sessions and I am very grateful for them. I felt so much better after last week and will just do my August homework sheet on my own while I’m away.