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From yoga to singing, and first aid to photography, there's something for everyone. We add new sessions every week so keep an eye on this page for more!

Please note that all our sessions have automated closed captions from Rev.

 

 

March sessions

In this Yoga session you will be taken through gentle stretches to relieve your physical stress, breathing techniques to promote calmness, yoga poses to improve posture, and periods of meditation for relaxation. Sangeeta is an experienced yoga teacher who has trained for many years in India and taught worldwide. She will guide you through a different themed class each time, enhancing your understanding and experience of the holistic practice of Yoga. Sangeeta‘s practice focuses on a moving meditation with dynamic and static postures, that allow the body, mind, and breath to become one through explorative yoga poses, chanting, pranayama, meditation, and Yoga-Nidra. No previous experience necessary. Booking is limited to 30 participants. 

Get your body moving with a fun and accessible fitness session to help re-energise your week. Sophie, a certified personal trainer and fitness coach, will warm you up with some mobility, get you working on your strength and cool you down with some flexibility, a perfect way to end your afternoon! Book here.

Whatever your musical tastes, songs provide a soundtrack to our lives. Join songwriter Matt Hill for these fun and creative sessions that will help deepen your understand of how a song is written. Over three sessions, we'll listen to some popular songs and try and understand how they work. We'll play with words and rhythms and even have a go at writing our own songs. Regardless of what you think your musical ability is, anyone with something to say can contribute to writing a song. Everyone is welcome. Book here.

Following the success of the first series of Wisdom to Empower, we welcome back award-winning author and former carer Sara Challice for a second series for those carers who weren't able to attend the previous sessions and for others who would like to explore the issues raised again.

Over six sessions, Sara Challice uses insight, strategies and psychology to help you empower yourself as a carer and improve your wellbeing. Carers are often left to learn things on their own the hard way, which can take a toll on carers’ health. Sara explains CRM (Carer Response Mode) and why your perception of caring and your programming are vital. She also looks at ways to check in with yourself, and why honesty is the best policy. Book here.

Dealing with the rising cost of living can be especially challenging for carers. Join us for another session in our series of monthly Share and Learn sessions aimed at supporting you through the cost of living crisis. In this session, Carers UK helpline advisor Liz Edwards will be revisiting what support is available to your household to help you manage rising energy costs, as well as outlining any new support package announcements from the government. Book here.

April sessions

Join Penny from Ministry of Nordic Walks Community Group for an indoor walking, fun exercise class that will improve your strength, balance and functional fitness as well as bring a smile along the way.  If you can move your arms and legs, you can do this workout - adapted for all ages and exercise levels.  For the session, it will be helpful to have a kitchen chair ready to use as a balance aid. Book now.

Whatever your musical tastes, songs provide a soundtrack to our lives. They have a unique ability to connect us to times, places and emotions. Join songwriter Matt Hill for these fun and creative sessions that will help deepen your understand of how a song is written.  Over three sessions, we'll listen to some popular songs and try and understand how they work. We'll play with words and rhythms and even have a go at writing our own songs. Regardless of what you think your musical ability is, anyone with something to say can contribute to writing a song. Everyone is welcome. Book here.

In this Yoga session you will be taken through gentle stretches to relieve your physical stress, breathing techniques to promote calmness, yoga poses to improve posture, and periods of meditation for relaxation. Sangeeta is an experienced yoga teacher who has trained for many years in India and taught worldwide. She will guide you through a different themed class each time, enhancing your understanding and experience of the holistic practice of Yoga. Sangeeta‘s practice focuses on a moving meditation with dynamic and static postures, that allow the body, mind, and breath to become one through explorative yoga poses, chanting, pranayama, meditation, and Yoga-Nidra. No previous experience necessary. Booking is limited to 30 participants - book individual sessions below. 

Whatever your musical tastes, songs provide a soundtrack to our lives. They have a unique ability to connect us to times, places and emotions. Join songwriter Matt Hill for these fun and creative sessions that will help deepen your understand of how a song is written.  Over three sessions, we'll listen to some popular songs and try and understand how they work. We'll play with words and rhythms and even have a go at writing our own songs. Regardless of what you think your musical ability is, anyone with something to say can contribute to writing a song. Everyone is welcome. Book here.

Following the success of the first series of Wisdom to Empower, we welcome back award-winning author and former carer Sara Challice for a second series for those carers who weren't able to attend the previous sessions and for others who would like to explore the issues raised again.   

Over six sessions, Sara Challice uses insight, strategies and psychology to help you empower yourself as a carer and improve your wellbeing.  Do you feel life is often out of control and happening to you? This session looks at ways to adapt to change to make your life easier. It also looks at co-dependency – are you too caring? - and finds strategies to help you make the right decisions for yourself, as well as the person you care for. Book here.

Join inclusive dance company Step Change Studios for a fun, social dance fitness session on Zoom with dance pro Georgia. This session will get participants moving to Latin and international music and boost your heart rate. The session is for all ages and abilities and no dance experience is required. Georgia will provide different options for people with different levels of mobility so that everyone can enjoy getting active with dance. Book here.

Join us and mental health charity Mind to hear about their mental health information, with a particular focus on looking after your own mental health as a carer as well as looking after someone experiencing mental health problems.

Jess D’Cruz, Information Content Manager at Mind, will give an overview of Mind’s content and options for support, and take questions from you. To help us ensure this session is as useful for you as possible, please consider submitting a question or topic request in advance by emailing membership@carersuk.org. Book here.

Seated Boxing is for all fitness levels.  It mainly focuses on the upper body, with punches to an imaginary opponent such as jabs, hooks and uppercuts, all while seated.  It is accompanied with uplifting and energising music and motivating instructor Gil Cruz.  Gil has been a fitness instructor for 14 years.  He is also a qualified personal trainer and massage therapist and has previously presented boxing, dance and chair exercise videos for Carers UK. Book here.  

Following the success of the first series of Wisdom to Empower, we welcome back award-winning author and former carer Sara Challice for a second series for those carers who weren't able to attend the previous sessions and for others who would like to explore the issues raised again.   

Over six sessions, Sara Challice uses insight, strategies and psychology to help you empower yourself as a carer and improve your wellbeing. Have you felt isolated and lonely whilst caring? In this session, Sara looks at some great ways to put the feelers out to ensure you have the right support. She shares a great ‘A-ha’ moment with an analogy that helped her on becoming more resilient. She also looks at simple psychology when dealing with conflicts. Book here.

An active day starts with a restful sleepJoin Counsellor Nicola Pruce to look at practical ways to troubleshoot your sleep issues.  The session will explore the science of sleep, why we need it, the impact of sleep (or lack of!) on our brain, common sleep issues, effects of the seasons on our sleep, top tips for a good night’s sleep, sleep environment, the timing of our sleep, soporific foods and meditation.  Be sure to bring a notepad and pen! Book here.

Note on signing up

Our Share and Learn events are generally bookable via Zoom. Once you have registered by clicking the "Book here" option of the session you wish to attend, you will be sent a confirmation email with a Zoom "join meeting" link. Please note you may not receive your link straight away. If you have registered during the weekend or during out of office hours, you will receive a confirmation email as soon as possible. You will need to register for each Share and Learn individually.

 

Session recording

To help more carers enjoy the benefits of Share and Learn, some sessions will be recorded. Only the speaker/facilitator’s section will be publicly shared. If you do not wish to be recorded, you are welcome to turn off your camera/audio during this part of the session.

 

Want to meet other carers? Join our weekly online Care for a Cuppa chats where you can grab a cuppa, take a little break and chat with fellow carers who understand what you’re going through via Zoom.

Carers in Wales can also join our Me Time sessions.

 

Want to meet other carers?

Join our weekly online Care for a Cuppa chats where you can grab a cuppa, take a little break and chat with fellow carers who understand what you’re going through via Zoom.

Carers in Wales can also join our Me Time sessions.

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