Friday 20th May
Meditation
The Southside Wellbeing Festival starts of with a celebration of World Meditation Day 2022! We want to make meditation as accessible as possible, so Vicky from The Wee Retreat CIC will lead a simple yet effective breathing practice to help guide you to the here and now. No experience necessary.
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Opening event
A showcase event of wellbeing activities across the southside to open our wellbeing festival at Finn's Place! Find out more about what you can do to improve your wellbeing - from yoga, creative writing, massage, pilates, exercise, meditation and more. With taster sessions of music and drumming. Drinks and bites available.
No need to register, just come along on the night.
Saturday 21st May
Scottish Ballet - Elevate
SB Elevate® run by Scottish Ballet aims to improve the physical, mental and social wellbeing of people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Our highly experienced dance health team will support you as you explore your creativity, musicality, balance and posture. Suitable for all. Participants can be seated or standing.
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Wee Open Day
An open day at The Wee Retreat CIC for everyone to get invovled with all the wellbeing activities available to the community. There will be taster sessions, delicious finger food to keep you fuelled and some kid friendly activities to keep everyone entertained. All welcome!
No need to register, just come along on the day.
Time to Dance
Time to Dance® is run by Scottish Ballet for people living with dementia and their families and carers. Come along to Finn's Place and enjoy movement and live music and our highly experienced dance health team will support you. Suitable for all. Participants can take part seated or standing.
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Fermentation Workshop
Introduction to Fermentation led by Milk Cafe. Looking at simple methods of fermentation and the heath benefits. Bring a clean medium sized jar to pack your veggies into and we'll provide the rest. We'll bring some along to taste and there will be time for questions.
Sunday 22nd May
Yin Yoga Retreat
Join Jessica for an introduction to Yin Yoga at The Wee Retreat CIC. Beginning with a spoken introduction to Yin Yoga covering the physical, mental and energetic benefits of the practise, then a 1hour 30min class, finishing with a restorative yoga nidra. A blanket, warm jumper and socks are advisable if the weather is cold.
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Breath Workshop
"It's all about the Breath.” Yoga has been sharing the benefits of focusing upon the breath for thousands of years. Join Mark at Finn's Place for an afternoon of learning and practising breathing techniques that will support better mental and physical health.
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Poetry for Wellbeing
Whether you are an experienced poet, an amateur dabbler or avid reader of poetry, join us at The Wee Retreat CIC for an informal afternoon of nourishment as we share poetry aloud. Feel free to bring something you have written or one of your favourite poems by others or just your good self to enjoy.
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