Torbay's FREE Yoga4MentalHealth - (Torbay on the Move) Jan 2026

BeWell@StepOne's FREE 6-week intervention programmes.

Next sessions beginning in January!

You can create an account still on the BeWell@StepOne platform and inform Dee Allbrook on; davinia.allbrook@steponecharity.co.uk/ to register your interest.


The Yoga & Breathing Course taking place in January 2026   A reportable intervention lasting for 6-consecutive weeks, for 1.5 hours per session led by a Recovery Practitioner trained in an array of leading Mental Health Concepts in charge who is also a BeWell@StepOne Course Facilitator.

Please can you confirm you can attend a minimum of 4 out of 6 of the dated sessions, this commitment is absolutely necessary.
 
Purpose.
 
The sessions will start at 10 am and finish at 11:30 am.  These sessions follow a Personalized Care Institute Protocol.  Each week there are incremental changes to enhance participant understanding, a theme is intertwined throughout the session, breathing practices follow key themes and change weekly, main component exercises are the same to build up self-efficacy concerning technique and understanding of good practice.  The process of repeating breathing concepts will speed up abilities incrementally to process greater parasympathetic dominance, vagal tone to enhance the health of cardiovascular systems, engage greater psychological flexibility and lead to improved social bonding.  Furthermore, facial muscles may gain greater movement, your voice box will relax and genome wellbeing in the brain will strengthen regardless of your genes.  Inversions that are adaptable will improve vagus return, boost your immune system and create holistic body tributary circulation Underlying Biopsychosocial connectivity will be identified via a discussion specific segment.

Sessions are inclusive and are available in a chair in its entirety or optionally you can progress to the mat. 
 
Your Teacher.
 
Now a Certified PCI Level Accredited Yoga & Breathing Instructor & Yoga4NHS Instructor and Certified Breath Ambassador, additionally with Yoga Level 3 YMCA & Pilates Level 3 YMCA who currently teaches Wellbeing Yoga across the BeWell@StepOne platform as they have for over 2.5 years.  Also, with experience throughout Teignbridge Leisure, PURE Gym Torquay, Park Yoga’s over 3 consecutive years with Circa 100 attendees per session and who runs a Social Prescriber JOY App group offering outdoors for FREE.
 
To register on the platform

If you would like to join the Yoga4NHS programme, or to receive further information about it then head to the BeWell@StepOne platform & Online Courses & Workshops Click on:-  .https://www.bewell.training/  For help setting up a New Account on the platform please click on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0Em5agl_Wg .    Any outstanding queries please email: Davinia Allbrook, BeWell@StepOne Course Facilitator for the Step One Charity on: davinia.allbrook@steponecharity.co.uk, or call:  07749568343.

Next Session dates:  

When? Our next 6 session program starts on 16th of January 2026.

Time: 10:00 am  - 11:30 am 

Session dates: January 16th, 23rd & 30th, February 6th, 13th & 20th 

 
Getting to the Torbay Foyer.
 
There are no car parks directly at the Venue, you are able to drop off participants with walking aids or wheelchairs, there is a slope to the venue, you cannot remain parked at the venue.

Within 10 minutes of a Number 12 Stagecoach Bus.
 
Car Parks
 
For those driving, we recommend you use Brunswick Square Car Park, Torquay.  

Barton Road has available parking to a limited degree prior to the Richardson Walk diversion.
 
Requirements
 
You will have access to fresh water; there are toilets on the ground floor (including disabled).  We are not expecting to feed you, you should bring your own refreshments. (you may wish to bring a reusable travel mug and/or water bottle if you have one) for water or squash.


In addition, if you have any concerns about mobility and/or disabilities, please contact me directly so any requirements can be considered in our arrangements.


Ideally bring your own mat for hygiene, mats are supplied, they are in good condition and are cushioned, foam blocks, a strap and a good quality chair are also available at the Venue.
 
Further contact and queries.
 
Any other queries please do not hesitate to contact me either by email/ mobile on: davinia.allbrook@steponecharity.co.uk/ 07749568343.

 

 

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