Active Wellness
Active Wellness is a community-driven initiative designed to make fitness and wellness accessible to everyone in our neighbourhood. This programme specifically targets health inequalities in and around Levenshulme by offering free, informal exercise sessions tailored to the needs the different communities in our neighbourhood, in particular South Asian residents. Through Active Wellness, we aim to promote physical and mental well-being, foster community connections, and create a healthier, more inclusive Levenshulme.
South Asian communities in England face some of the most significant health challenges. While the reasons for this are complex, one common piece of feedback is that traditional fitness activities, such as running, cycling, and group exercise, are often seen as not being ‘for them.’
In response, we’ve partnered with a number of local schools to pilot a series of free weekly sessions aimed at parents and carers from South Asian families. These sessions focus on informal, accessible physical exercises tailored to their needs and preferences.
Our goal is to improve both physical and mental well-being for participants while fostering a healthier and happier community.
We are currently reaching out to local clubs and organisations who share our vision. If you specialise in running, football, cycling, or any other physical activity and want to support our community, we’d love to hear from you.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to We Love MCR and Sport England for their support in making this important work possible.
For Parents & Carers
Our weekly Active Wellness Yoga Sessions are designed to support your health and wellbeing through movement, breath, and mindfulness. Whether you’ve tried yoga before or are new to the mat, our sessions blend the ancient principles of yoga with a modern approach to health, helping you to feel strong, healthy, and to release stress and tension. All equipment is provided, and the practices are designed so that you can wear your everyday clothing as long as it is comfortable and loose fitting (you do not need expensive gym clothing).
If you’re a parent/carer with children at either Chapel Street Primary School or Alma Park Primary school and would like to take part in these sessions you can either speak to your school’s reception or speak with our facilitator Amanda.
مزید معلومات کے لیے براہ کرم اپنے اسکول میں استقبالیہ سے بات کریں۔
Where do the sessions take place?
Chapel Street Primary School
Location: Levenshulme Old Library
Date: 9:30am – 11:00am each Wednesday during term time
Alma Park Primary School
Location: Alma Park Primary School
Date: 9:00am – 10:30am each Friday during term time
What to Expect:
Enjoyable Movement: Engage your body with a mix of gentle, and energising postures that improve mobility and help you to feel good.
Breath Integration: Each session emphasises the connection between movement and breath, guiding you toward inner balance and relaxation.
Mindful Focus: Our classes incorporate mindfulness techniques that help you to manage stress, reduce tension, and create mental well-being.
Benefits of Active Wellness Yoga:
Increased strength, mobility, and confidence
Time to relax and meet other women in our community
Improved posture and body awareness
A welcoming environment for all fitness levels
Join us for a free class and experience how Active Wellness Yoga can rejuvenate your body and bring peace to your mind.
*Please note these classes are not suitable during pregnancy
Meet our Yoga Teacher:
Amanda is a yoga teacher based in Levenshulme. She teaches Therapeutic Yoga, supporting you to find relief from physical pain, stress, long-term conditions and to feel strong and relaxed in your body.
Guiding you through gentle, restorative movements that encourage your body’s natural healing processes. Through sequences and breathwork, addressing individual needs, whether it’s recovering from injury, managing stress, or improving mobility.
Many thanks to our We Love Manchester and Sport England for their support.
