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.
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Living with pain: from fighting to flourishing
Vidyamala Burch has suffered with chronic pain for over 30 years due to congenital weakness, a car accident and unsuccessful surgery. She is now a wheelchair user. In this positive and reassuring talk, she identifies that it is our resistance to pain which causes it to be so distressing and miserable. She shares easy-to follow breathing techniques and powerful mindfulness meditations teach you how to live in the present moment.
Wim Hof breathing method
*Warning: please only take part in this activity if you are able. Stop taking part if you experience any dizziness, sickness or ringing in your ears*
The Wim Hof Method is scientifically proven to reduce inflammation in the body caused by stress. In this session, Nina Finlay, a certified Wim Hof Method instructor, provides a fully guided Wim Hof Method Breathing Session which you can incorporate into your daily life.
Hatha yoga
If you’re looking for yoga that’s perfect for all levels, and enhances flexibility, balance, and inner peace, then our revitalising Hatha Yoga session is for you. Focusing on gentle stretches, mindful breathing, and relaxation techniques, raise your heart rate and stretch out all those regular aches and pains.