Therapeutic Classes

NEW - Aqua exercises

Battle Abbey

Light exercises in the 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

A gentle aqua exercise class for members is now operative, held on Monday mornings 10.30am - 11.30am at the Steyning Leisure Centre. £2.65 per session. It is followed by coffee which makes it a social event. For more information, contact the Leisure Centre 01903 879660.
These classes are heavily subsidised by FMSSAS, using a grant from Sport Relief. This grant runs out in April, so make the most of it.

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.

Tensho Chi and Meditation

Horsham

These classes are held on Friday mornings 10.15 am to 11.15 am at the Unitarian Church, Worthing Road, Horsham. The cost is £3.50 per session.

Please note that there will be no classes on 24th or 31st August 2007.

The teacher is Paul Elliott 6th Dan Renshi, 1st Dan Iaido, AIWa /Karate England Instructor, AIWa Gen Sec.
For more information contact Paul Tel: 01403 218327 Mobile: 07778 058482
Email: click here Web site: www.wadoryu.co.uk
SEMKA are Members of the Alliance of International Wado-Ryu, Karate-Do & Karate England.
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This group is supported by Horsham District Council and West Sussex PCT.

Yoga

Some yoga or some exercise
Makes Teddy feel elated
If he does this every day
His ills might be abated.

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Brighton & Hove

A yoga class for people with ME/FMS is held on Mondays 2.30 - 3.30 at the Cornerstone Community Centre, on the corner of First Ave and Church Road, Hove. The cost is £4 per session. The teacher is Amanda Zaninetti, who has more than 20 years experience. These classes are led by the Sussex & Kent ME Society and our members are welcome. For more information phone Jonathan on 01273 325179

Chichester

The Chichester class for fibromites only, led by Sarah McCrae from 6.15pm to 7.15pm It is held at the Ramada Hotel, near Sainsburys and the out of town Chichester shopping area (A27). Sarah has said the class will be suitable for fibromites with some experience but everyone is welcome. If you are not already a member of Sarah McCrae’s yoga class, e-mail Jeanne Hambleton or telephone 01243 674447 (more often out than in) or contact Sarah McCrae.

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

These classes also specialise in Yoga for ME/CFS/FM

• Brighton & Hove - Amanda - 01273 735372

• Chichester - Sarah - 01243 781920

• Crawley - Yvonne - 01342 893565

• Eastbourne - Jane - 01323 506890

• Forest Row - Maryvette - 01342 825121

• Hassocks - Julie - 01444 416791

• Horsham - Kathy - 01403 276504

• Lewes - Sarah - 01273 471416

• Seaford - Ingrid - 01323 490118

• Wadhurst - Angela - 01892 782865

• Worthing - Chris - 01903 773680

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. New season's art classes begin on Wednesday 16th January 2008.
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