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Fitness classes

Most of us know about the benefits of keeping fit, from keeping in shape, increased heart function and stamina, to the rewards of better mental agility. See below for details of the various classes we offer, which include some very gentle ones for beginners or those with limited mobility.

A tai chi class

Tai Chi

Monday, 2pm - 3pm, and Friday, 1pm - 2pm

 

A low-impact exercise combining deep breathing and relaxation with slow and gentle movements. Tai Chi helps to reduce stress, improve balance and general mobility, and increase muscle strength in the legs

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Cost: £5 per session.

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Booking essential. Contact Lin on 07749 899094.

A tai chi class

Tai Chi for people with Parkinson's

Monday, 12.30pm - 1.30pm

 

A Tai Chi class specifically for people with Parkinson's disease, to help with balance and muscle strength. This is a low-impact exercise combining deep breathing and relaxation with slow and gentle movements.

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Cost: £2 per session.

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Booking essential. Contact Lin on 07749 899094.

Yoga Child's Pose

Restorative yoga with Bea

Mondays, 7pm - 8pm

 

Join Bea Lois-Faye for a transformative class focused on breathwork, mindful observation and gentle yoga principles to soothe stress, renew energy at both cellular and energetic levels, and support nervous system balance and hormonal health.

 

Bea brings over 20 years of practice to this life-changing approach.

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Cost: £10 per session.

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Booking essential. Contact Bea on 07920 798620 or Sol2112@proton.me for details.

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Pilates with Louise

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9.30am - 10.30am

Thursdays, 11am - 12pm

All classes are term time only

 

A Pilates class suitable for all fitness levels. Louise will provide modifications, adaptations and progressions suitable for all abilities.

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Build strength, balance, flexibility and increase mobility in a friendly, safe and supportive environment.

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Cost: £10 for a single class, or pay £40 for 5 classes.

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Booking essential. Contact Louise on 07779 712305 or email louisejking@yahoo.co.uk.

Yoga class

Yoga with Sorrel

Wednesdays, 4pm - 5pm (term time only)

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Flow - Stretch - Breathe

Suitable for all levels

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Cost: £40 for four weeks, or pay £52 for 6 weeks.

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Booking essential. Contact Sorrel on 07795 182235 or  yoga@sorreldelahey.com

Tai Chi Posture

Tai Chi with Natalie

Fridays, 2.30pm - 3.30pm

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This Tai Chi class welcomes everyone, no matter your ability or experience. The gentle, flowing movements can be done standing or seated, helping you find calm, balance and relaxation.

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Cost: £5 per session. First session free of charge.

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Booking essential. Contact Natalie on 07877 596507 or email taichinatalie@outlook.com

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Health Walks

We run regular Health Walks for all abilities, from the complete beginner to the more experienced walker, led by trained walk leaders. They’re a great way to meet new people, enjoy local natural spaces and improve your health and wellbeing. Everyone is welcome.

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Are you a qualified fitness instructor?

Our largest room, The Place, makes a fantastic exercise space. Contact us if you're looking to run a class.

Find us

The Balsam Centre
Balsam Park
Wincanton
BA9 9HB

(SatNav BA9 9PA)

Email: info@balsamcentre.org.uk

Phone: 01963 31842

Registered charity no: 1080719

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Centre opening hours: 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday
(Some groups and activities meet in the evening and at weekends.)

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