Parkinson’s UK has joined forces with the British Wheel of Yoga, the UK’s largest yoga charity, to offer accessible yoga classes and wellbeing support to people with Parkinson’s, as well as their relatives and carers.
To mark World Parkinson’s Day, a free online chair yoga session will take place on Friday, April 10.
Jed Parsons, physical activity programme manager at Parkinson’s UK, said: “I am delighted that Parkinson’s UK has been able to agree the new partnership with the British Wheel of Yoga and to offer more opportunities for people living with Parkinson’s to access yoga classes across the UK.”
The 45-minute session will be taught by experienced yoga teacher Richard Kravetz and will focus on safe, seated movements and breathing techniques designed to support mobility and mindfulness.
Diana O’Reilly, chair of the British Wheel of Yoga, said: “Yoga can be hugely beneficial for people with Parkinson’s.
“Gentle chair-based practices can be adapted for almost everyone, which means people can participate safely whether they are newly diagnosed or have been living with Parkinson’s for many years.”
The partnership will also provide training for yoga instructors to help them better understand the condition and adapt their classes accordingly.
For more information about the British Wheel of Yoga, visit their website.
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