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.

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Brighton & Hove

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.

Chichester

The Chichester class for fibromites and chronic pain, led by Sarah Owen, professional therapist and astrologer, from 10.45am to 12.00pm on 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Fridays each month. It is held at the Donnington Church Hall, (opposite Selsey Tram public house) Chichester (A27 & A.286 at first ‘painted’ roundabout on your right). Sarah has said the class will be suitable for fibromites but everyone is welcome. If you are not already a member of Sarah Owen’s yoga class, e-mail Jeanne Hambleton or telephone 0845 345 5942 (more often out than in) or contact Sarah Owen or telephone 01243 781920. Cost £3.50 per session – concessions £3. New term September 2009.

Crawley - new! 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 with Emily Myers every Friday 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 £4. See flier for full details.

Merstham

New Gentle Yoga classes in Merstham near Redhill starting on November 3rd 2008 - 11.00am to 12.00noon each Monday.
See flier here.

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 01403 255450 for more information.
To see some of the pictures created by members click here