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Events, Health Matters, The Arts

Hysterical

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Saturday May 14th & Sunday May 15th, 2016 @ 4pm

The Warren Main Stage, St Peter’s Church, York Place, Brighton BN1 4GU

Tickets: £11 (£9.50 concessions)

‘Hysterical’, a groundbreaking dark comedy at the Brighton Fringe, explores the boundaries of mental health and sanity in the 21st Century.

HYSTERICAL_PRODUCTIONSHOT medJune’s just landed her dream job at a high-octane advertising agency. But when her first task is to re-brand water, she gets the feeling she might be in over her head. Desperate to please, she puts aside her duties of caring for her brother to prepare a pitch that will blow her new boss away. As the pressures mount in her new workplace and the disconnection from her brother grows, June’s mental health is sent into a downward spiral, leaving her questioning her sanity. Continue reading Hysterical →

Brighton Life, Events, Features, Health Matters

CJ Yoga

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9.30 – 10.30am Saturdays, West Hill Hall

Through breath control and mindful movement, you will explore the pathway to finding new strength and create energy as Caz guides you through a rejuvenating Vinyasa yoga sequence.

From beginners to confident yogis, you are all invited to discover and share in the benefits yoga can offer your body and mind. All you need is a mat (some spares are available to borrow) and the willingness to appreciate the moment.

‘Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life.’ Omar Khayyam.

Visit www.facebook.com/cjyoga7 or contact Caz: 07515 805228 for more information. Pre-booking is essential – please email cjyoga@yahoo.com to confirm your place by 9am on Thursday mornings. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing. Classes are £8. Continue reading CJ Yoga →

Brighton Life, Events, Features, Health Matters

What is Pilates?

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Pilates is a mind-body exercise method designed to stretch, strengthen, and balance the body. Pilates strengthens all the muscle groups, but particularly the deep ‘core muscles’ which are so important to both our posture and our overall health and well-being. It works by using controlled, yet fluid movements, alongside a specific breathing pattern to reinforce correct spinal and pelvic alignment. The result is a longer, stronger and more flexible body. The exercises can even change the way we move, giving us improved posture, greater body awareness and alignment. Continue reading What is Pilates? →

Brighton Life, Health Matters

Get Involved Group

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GIG1Do you have a lived experience of disability, or care for someone who does? Do you want to have your voice heard, helping to improve services in West Hill, and across the city?

Then come and join The Get Involved Group (GIG) at The Fed Centre for Independent Living. The GIG, a user-led group, brings together Brighton and Hove residents to share experiences and have their voices heard on issues that directly affect them and help to plan the solutions. Continue reading Get Involved Group →

Events, Health Matters

New at the Hall – Mindfulness

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8 week Free Mindfulness Course

From 21 May to 9 July 11-1pm

With Southdown Brighton and Hove Mental Health Recovery Services

Research has shown that mindfulness practised regularly can help with a range of physical and emotional difficulties including stress, pain, anxiety and depression. The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) recommends Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) as a treatment within the NHS. MBCT aims to bring about a different way of relating to our experience, especially difficult experiences, through mindfulness practices in order to help us see more clearly how best to respond. Continue reading New at the Hall – Mindfulness →