Practice from the comfort of your own home. A 60 minute class aimed at people who are less mobile and unable to come down to a mat on the floor. The class starts sitting in the chair using grounding techniques to bring awareness into the present moment and progresses to standing postures with support of the chair if you are able. This is a gentle practice to mobilise the whole body without putting strain on vulnerable areas. We finish with a seated meditation. ​

Lasts up to 45 minutes, about 2 miles, uneven surface and moderate hills. If this is your first Health Walk, please arrive 10-15 minutes before the start so you can listen to a pre walk briefing. You don't need any special equipment but be sure to dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes and bring a bottle of water. Talking with each other is an important part of our Health Walk, so we’ll try to stick to a pace that makes this possible. A brisk pace is our aim – walking as if we are late for...

Mixed ability. Lasts up to 30 minutes, about 1 to 1.5 miles, flat, smooth paths, lots of resting stops. If this is your first Health Walk, please arrive 10-15 minutes before the start so you can listen to a pre walk briefing. You don't need any special equipment but be sure to dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes and bring a bottle of water. Talking with each other is an important part of our Health Walk, so we’ll try to stick to a pace that makes this possible. A brisk pace is our aim ...

Join us for an enjoyable seated exercise class tailored to all abilities, focusing on enhancing mobility and wellbeing. Experience a supportive and engaging session perfect for individuals looking to stay active and socialise. Carers and companions are welcome to join in too!

This is a regular weekly class suitable for anyone wanting a low impact class (no getting on the floor or jumping), and people recovering from injury and illness, or just wanting to start exercise again after a break. Chair exercises offer a safe and effective way to maintain strength in the bones and muscles, improve flexibility, and boost health related skills such as coordination, without putting too much stress on your joints. The class will finish with gentle relaxation exercises to reduce...

We all know that being physically active is good for us, but not everyone can take part in activities like walking, cycling or aerobics classes. If that’s the case for you, but you want to keep active, then chair-based exercise could be just what you’re looking for. This is a low impact seated exercise class (which looks after the joints) and specifically designed for Ageing well and healthily and for adults of any age with mobility problems or recovering from an injury.

This seated exercise class to music focuses on exercising and strengthening the muscles used in everyday activity. The class is performed at a pace that suits participants and can be adapted to suit different abilities.

Falls are not an inevitable part of getting older and the good news is, falls can often be prevented. Steady and Strong classes for older adults have been developed by experts to increase your strength and balance, helping you to stay stronger for longer and able to keep doing the things you love. You will do a mix of seated and standing exercises, with chair support for those who need it.

Level 1: 1 to 1.5 miles, flat or gentle slopes, no stiles and ideal for those able to complete 30-40 mins with minimal stops. Somerset Health Walks may be cancelled due to Health Walk Leader availability or adverse weather. If you are unsure, please contact your Health Walk Leader or email walks@sasp.co.uk

Exercise classes designed by our physiotherapist for older people to help you stay strong and active, improve your balance and flexibility and conquer those aches and pains no matter what your age or ability. Weekly hour long classes led by Keep Phytt trained instructors with visits by our physiotherapist every seven weeks to provide advice and specific exercise instructions. Our exercise classes are designed for everyone no matter what their ability but we do start easy and gentle until we g...