Please contact Leanne if you have any questions about the retreat. Leanne will be the main facilitator for the afternoon and will be there to support you throughout.

Leanne has hEDS, POTs, Endometriosis and other associated health conditions that have at times impacted on her ability to walk and move around easily. She is a fully experienced and qualified fitness instructor who specialises in working with people with chronic health conditions and mobility issues and is able to adapt classes to support and enable everyone to join in.

Magic Circle Pilates - Your chance to experience the magic of the Pilates Ring, otherwise know as the Magic Circle! Feel the gentle resistance of the ring activate your muscles as you mindfully integrate it into your body to support and challenge your movement. Adaptations are available for all needs. Please make sure your health form is completed in advance if you are new to Mobilates.

Complete health form here.

Maddy, one of our longest term Mobilates members found and checked out the gorgeous venue for us. She has lead hundreds of people in a work capacity and also as a Brownie Leader so is well used to planning and supporting events and activities We will be well looked after in her company.

Santana from Warrior Healing and Mobilates Member will be leading Qigong and a Sound Bath. With a back ground in Social Work and Dance, Santana had to take a long break after becoming swamped in injuries and illness related to hEDS and was a wheelchair user. After finding a way to regain strength and health through Qigong, she aims to share this experience with as many people as possible. She is a specialist in working with Trauma Survivors and has a strong understanding of how health difficulties impact our relationship with movement.

Qigong

Explore Qigong, an ancient movement practice for the mind, body and spirit, in this accessible introduction. I will guide you through relaxation, mindfulness and meditation in a flow of gentle movements designed specifically for health and wellbeing.

Sound Bath

Finally, let the tones of the gong wash over you, improving mood, sleep and pain. If you haven’t experienced a sound bath before then you are in for a treat! Let go, enjoy the vibrations and enter a new expanse of bliss.

St Aelred's Community Centre is a modern, fully accessible venue just 2 miles outside of York city centre. It has plenty of parking, level access into and throughout the building, accessible toilets, a lovely kitchen and plenty of space for us. We will have a separate room for chill out space where you can relax and take a break whenever you need.