Therapeutic Classes

Aqua exercises

Bexhill on Sea

Light exercises in Battle Abbey swimming pool every Monday, Wednesday & Friday mornings. The pool is in Penland Road, Bexhill on Sea. Sessions begin at 9.30 am and last for 40 minutes. Fibromites are welcome, as are non-swimmers.

Steyning

Sessions are at the Steyning Leisure Centre on Mondays 10.30 - 11.30 am. Stay for coffee and a chat afterwards. Just turn up and make yourself known. Cost £4 per session. For further details call Debbie Virgoe on 01903 815630. These sessions are so well regarded that referrals have been made by the Physiotherapy Department at Southlands Hospital.

Here's what those who have been attending think about it:

"I really enjoy the exercise and feel better afterwards" Hilly.

"I was rather apprehensive but found the support of the water really helped. I stopped when I needed to and enjoyed the session and will definitely come again" Marie.

"I have CFS and have wanted to attend a swimming exercise group for ages but aquaerobics was too exertive. This is hard work to start with but gets easier and is fun. We have coffee and a chat afterwards. Everyone is in the same boat which helps a lot and each of us does as much as we are able to and no more" Vanessa.

"Really enjoying it, meeting new friends which is good, and having a laugh" Debbie.

"I really enjoy the aqua classes and look forward to them. Having a little bit of exercise over a week makes me feel really good. It is good making new friends too" Lynda.

"It's a real effort to get there but well worth it and I am enjoying the classes very much" Doreen.

"I used to do a 'regular' Aquafit class, but it was too much for me. A specially-tailored class for Fibromyalgia/CFS sufferers is perfect and I am enjoying it. The teacher is very understanding and appreciates the fact that sometimes we need to take breaks or stop if we have had enough. I do ache for a day or two afterwards, but I think it's because I haven't been able to do any exercise for a couple of years and I'm hoping by regularly attending the classes I will build up some stamina and fitness and hopefully lose a bit of weight too!" Clare.

Tai Chi

Angmering

Sussex Zhong Ding Tai Chi. Angmering Community Centre. Foxwood Avenue, Angmering, West Sussex. Every Tuesday 5pm to 6pm. £5 per session. This class is a Qi Gong/ Tai Chi relaxation class working on various systems of Qi Gong and Tai Chi form. All ages and abilities welcome. (8 spaces available) please contact Jan on 07506525116 or email sussexzhongding@yahoo.co.uk Website www.sussexzhongding.co.uk

Horsham

Earth Balance Tai Chi
Tai Chi for Fibromyalgia
Explore the website for details of classes in Horsham and Worthing

Worthing

Sussex Zhong Ding Tai Chi. Ferring Village Hall. Ferring Street, Worthing, West Sussex. Every Monday 5pm to 6pm. This is a beginners Qi Gong class aimed at anyone interested in the health and relaxation side of the art. Come along and experience the wonders of this ancient Chinese art, in a relaxed and friendly environment. Contact Jan on 07506525116

Healthy Living Programme at Methold House, North Rd on Friday mornings at 10am and 11am, cost £1.50 per session for over 55s, membership necessary. For more details phone 01903 528635.

Outreach Programme at Broadwater Parish Room, Fridays from 2-3pm, cost £3 per session. One trial class then monthly payments in advance required. For more details phone 01903 528627 Mon-Thurs.

Earth Balance Tai Chi
See information above under 'Horsham'.

Yoga

Some yoga or some exercise
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If he does this every day
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Brighton & Hove

1. A Yoga and relaxation class is held on Mondays 2.30 – 3.30 pm at the Cornerstone Community centre, junction of First Avenue and Church Road, Hove. The cost is £5.00 per session. These are led by Amanda Zaninetti for the Sussex and Kent ME Society and our members are welcome. Contact Amanda on 01273 735372.

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2. Gentle movement/relaxation class - set to music. Tailored for the management of persistent pain & fatigue. Suitable for people with M.E./C.F.S, as well as FMS.

Wednesdays, 2.45pm-3.30pm, (hall open from 2.35pm); Hanover Community Centre, Southover Street, Brighton, BN2 9UD; £5 (£4 unwaged)

Emma Beer 01273 624930, emmab.fl@gmail.com

I am a Fitness League teacher - see www.thefitnessleague.com - 50p of fee goes towards your annual membership fee/insurance.

I was inspired to learn how to exercise in a paced way following my diagnosis with FMS in 2007 - though I believe I have had it since 1999. I'll aim to help you to improve your overall level of fitness with low-impact exercises for strength, stamina, flexibility, release of muscular tension, and good posture. Good posture starts with control of the core stabilising muscles. I'll encourage you to keep that good posture as you move throughout daily life.

Chichester & Selsey

Crawley - Free classes

Crawley Neighbourhood Network has arranged free yoga sessions in the Friendship Centre at the Tree Annexe on The Boulevard (near Crawley Post Office). The class is run by Marita, a qualified Yoga Instructor. They take place on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, 12.30 - 1.15 pm. Contact Anna Goncalves on 01293 657160 for details.

Henfield

Vanessa Williams leads a small group at the Utilitarian Hall in Henfield. If you are interested, contact her direct on 01273 495554 or email VanessaEGraham@aol.com to register your interest or to ask for more information.

Horsham

Yoga classes every Wednesday from 10.30am to 11.30am. They are held at the Horsham Park Barn in North Street which is next to the Conservatory Cafe. The cost per session is £5. See the poster here.
FURTHER INFO from Paul Taylor on 01403 215637 or paul.taylor@horsham.gov.uk for full details.

Worthing

Dru Yoga, at the Durrington Community Center, Thursday evenings 7 to 9pm. "Get your spine moving gently, enjoy the feel good factor, find that still point, relax and heal yourself."
Call Chris Volney for more details 01903 773680 or mobile 07949845694

ME/CFS/FM Yoga classes in Kent and Sussex

Colin Barton of the Sussex & Kent ME Society welcomes our members to attend their Yoga sessions in various locations. Contact names and numbers are as follows:

• Crawley - Yvonne - 01342 893565
• Eastbourne - Jane - 01323 490118
• Forest Row - Maryvette - 01342 825121
• Horsham - Katheryn - 01403 276504
• Lewes - Sarah - 01273 471416
• Seaford - Ingrid - 01323 490118
• Wadhurst - Angela - 01892 782865
• Worthing - Elsa - 01903 246030

Please do support these classes. The teachers understand Fibromyalgia so please don’t worry, you are in safe hands.

Arts

Horsham

Sheila Mayo is running Therapeutic Arts Classes for Fibro folk at 1, Kings Mews (opp Ford Garage, Bishopric, Horsham) every Wednesday from 11am to 1pm although sometimes there are changes due to different circumstances. It is a chance to explore colour, music, creative writing in fact all sorts of art. There will be a very small charge for materials used. Anyone interested in attending should phone Sheila on 01403 273508 for more information.
[Classes suspended due to ill health]
To see some of the pictures created by members click here