Yoga
Yoga is an ancient form of exercise that focuses on strength, flexibility and breathing to boost physical and mental wellbeing.
An Overview of Yoga
The main components of yoga are postures (a series of movements designed to increase strength and flexibility) and breathing. The practice originated in India about 5,000 years ago, and has been adapted in other countries in a variety of ways. Yoga is now commonplace in leisure centres, health clubs, schools, hospitals and surgeries.
There are many different types of yoga and yoga inspired practices. Ashtanga, Hatha, Bikram, Yin, Somatic and Restorative - all of which can provide different practices to help with health and wellbeing.
Community Sport Hubs - Health and Wellbeing
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Easterhouse Community Sport Hub
Outdoors for you
Reconnecting People and Nature - Outdoors For You was founded by people who share a passion for Scotland’s fantastic outdoors – and a belief in nature and active lifestyle to heal and to improve mental and physical wellbeing.
Dennistoun & Area Community Sports Hub
We are a partnership of local sports & activity providers supporting the community in all things sport and physical activity. We are made of committee members and partners with the focus of our community at the centre of the discussions.
Amy's Apothecary
Hi, I'm Amy and I am a Massage Therapist, Vinyasa Yoga Teacher, Vegan Skincare Creator and Tarot Reader. I am an intuitive and empathetic soul with a passion for helping people move through life with more ease and over-all wellbeing.
Govanhill Baths Community Trust
Govanhill Baths is a grassroots activist-based organisation in the heart of Govanhill delivering wide ranging health, wellbeing, arts, environmental and heritage projects.
Feel Good Women's Group
The Feel Good Women's Group is a community based constituted group that provides health & wellness for women and girls.
St Matthew's Centre
The St Matthew’s Centre is a wonderful Community Facility in Possilpark that supports communities across the Canal Ward
The Wee Retreat
The Wee Retreat CIC is a meditation and wellbeing centre in Southside Glasgow. We offer mindfulness meditation courses, retreats and other wellbeing events to increase personal awareness and a sense of peace.
Shine Your Light Community
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Glasgow Club Kelvin Hall
With 13 gyms, 11 pools, and fitness classes across the city Glasgow Club has something for everyone, and membership gives you access to them all.
WOMANity Project
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Langside Sports Club
Langside Sports Club is a friendly, multi-sports club on the south side of Glasgow and operates as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SC049764).
Yoga with Lucie
Let my experience guide you to feeling better. I specialise in seasonal flow yoga, qigong, breathwork, meditation and deep relaxation. I offer life enhancing classes, one to one teaching and more, so you can feel better in your body, calmer and more focus
Glasgow Club Palace Of Art
With 13 gyms, 11 pools, and fitness classes across the city Glasgow Club has something for everyone, and membership gives you access to them all.
Glasgow East End Community Carers
Glasgow East End Community Carers provides support for carers who are caring for family members or friends. We provide advice and information, a wellbeing programme, and a homecare service.
Mount Vernon Community Hall
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Movement Park
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Active Glasgow East
Active Glasgow East serving the areas of: Baillieston, Garrowhill and Mount Vernon by working with a range of clubs and community organisations.
YoGlasgow!
Community Interest Company delivering Community yoga (chair and mat-based) in Easterhouse, Barmulloch, Springburn, Baillieston, Possil and Coatbridge. Working in partnership with health centres.
Easterhouse Community Sport Hub
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Rogue Runners
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Chair Yoga
Enjoy the benefits yoga has on physical, mental & social wellbeing. Session delivered by YoGlasgow - Prescribing Yoga for Health.
Yoga: Somatic Movement for Body and Mind
Expect slow focused movements, awareness and attention, this is a highly effective style of yoga for soothing the nervous system and resetting patterns of tension held in the body.
Mat Yoga
Enjoy the benefits yoga has on physical, mental & social wellbeing. Session delivered by YoGlasgow - Prescribing Yoga for Health.
Chair Yoga
Enjoy the benefits yoga has on physical, mental & social wellbeing. Session delivered by YoGlasgow - Prescribing Yoga for Health.
Mat Yoga
YoGlasgow! promotes and delivers yoga programmes to people who live in areas of Glasgow with little access to yoga, to share its benefits. Yoga is a mind and body practice that can build strength and flexibility. It may also help manage pain and reduce stress.