Qigong, pronounced “chi gong,” was developed in China thousands of years ago as part of traditional Chinese medicine. It involves using exercises to optimise energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being.
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Jane Nickels, Admiral Nurse at Dementia UK, discusses Alzheimer’s, the most common type of dementia. Alzheimer’s causes a gradual decline in memory, thinking, behaviour and social skills, affecting a person’s ability to function. In this session, we explore the early signs, impacts on families, support options, potential symptom delays and risk factors.
Warm-up routine for shift work
Join Andy Picken as he demonstrates easy exercises to incorporate before or during your shift. Experience the benefits of simple Personal Protective Exercises (PPE) designed to boost your energy and ease your workday. This warm-up routine will help you stay active, reduce fatigue, and improve overall wellbeing, making your shift work more manageable and less physically taxing. Enhance your daily performance with these effective and accessible exercises.
Yoga flow
Sion hosts a 30 minute yoga flow session which can be practised from the comfort of your own home. It's a revitalising, nourishing and grounding yoga class suitable for all levels and abilities, no previous experience of yoga is necessary. We move through some flowing yoga poses, designed to build your flexibility and strength and end with a calming relaxation session.