6-Week Chair-Based Movement & Wellbeing Pilot

Overview

This pilot programme is designed to support chair based movement sessions.

It is particularly suitable for older adults and individuals with limited mobility, offering an inclusive and enjoyable approach to staying active.

Programme Details

Duration: 6 weeks

Session length: 30–45 minutes

Format: Group-based, chair-supported movement

Delivery style: Gentle, adaptable and accessible to all abilities

What the Programme Focuses On

Each session combines:

•   Light, guided movement to support mobility and circulation

•   Simple coordination activities to support cognitive engagement

•   Opportunities for social interaction to enhance mood and connection

Participants will always be encouraged to work at their own pace, with no pressure or expectations.

Weekly Progression

The programme is structured to gradually build confidence and engagement:

Week 1:              Introduction and building confidence

Week 2:              Improving mobility and flexibility

Week 3:              Supporting strength (gentle and optional)

Week 4:              Coordination and brain-body connection

Week 5:              Mood and energy through movement

Week 6:              Consolidation and celebration

 Key Benefits

Participants will experience:

·  Improved mobility and joint movement

·  Increased confidence in physical activity

·  Enhanced mood and social engagement

·  A greater sense of routine and well-being

 Approach

 The sessions will be:

·  Fully adaptable to individual needs

·  Delivered in a supportive and non-judgemental manner

·  Focused on enjoyment, not performance

6-Week Anxiety & Resilience Programme

A supportive, small-group programme designed to help individuals better understand anxiety, build resilience and develop simple, practical tools for everyday life.

Format

• Duration:  6 weeks

• Session length:  45–60 minutes

• Setting:  Community or group space

• Style:  Informal, supportive and non-clinical

Each session combines light guidance, practical exercises and optional group discussion in a relaxed, no-pressure environment.

What Participants Gain

• A clearer understanding of anxiety and how it works

• Simple techniques to feel calmer and more in control

• Tools to manage unhelpful thoughts and behaviours

• Increased self-compassion and confidence

• A sense of connection and shared experience

Programme Focus Areas

During the 6-week programme, participants are gently introduced to:

• Understanding and normalising anxiety

• Calming the body and nervous system

• Developing awareness of thoughts

• Building helpful daily habits

• Strengthening self-kindness

• Creating a personal resilience toolkit

Approach

The programme is:

• Practical and easy to follow

• Discussion-based (with no pressure to share)

• Focused on small, achievable changes

• Grounded in positive psychology principles such as connection, strengths, and hope