MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK 2021
May 10th-16th
be part of a nationwide event
Between May 10th and 16th we are be inviting people throughout the UK to take part in donation based classes, workshops events and sponsored challenges with 100% of funds raised going to Mind and their supporting the mental health and wellbeing of people like you and me. We'd love love you to join us for a class, take a yoga challenge and get sponsored and maybe even reach out to your local network of awesome humans and suggest they take part too; let's co-create something special.
All donations and sponsorship will be made via our secure Virgin Money Giving donations page – we don’t handle any money ourselves.
TAKE ON A YOGA CHALLENGE OR SIMPLY TREAT YOURSELF TO A CLASS
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SCROLL DOWN FOR SCHEDULE & WAYS TO TAKE PART
RAISING FUNDS FOR mind
Founded in 1946 Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding. They also lobby government and local authorities on behalf of people struggling with mental health issues.
In order to respond to the needs of local communities throughout the UK Mind have132 local associations that are independent charitable bodies signed up to shared aims and ethical guidelines. These groups provide services such as supported housing, floating support schemes, care homes, drop-in centres and self-help support groups. This work brings hope and positive change to the lives of thousands of individuals, families and communities from every walk of life.
take on a yoga challenge for Mental health
New to yoga? Life long yogi? Regardless of your experience getting sponsored to help raise funds for mental health is a great way to give back to our community and a fun way to connect with a healthy and grounding activity. It's also a great way to inspire people around you to get involved too; you can fundraise by yourself or invite your sports team, work colleagues or family to join you. Scroll down for ways to get sponsored.
CHALLENGE 1:
7 DAYS OF YOGA FOR MENTAL HEALTH
#FYD4MH_7days
##7daysofyoga4mentalhealth_FYD4MH
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Set yourself the goal of doing yoga for 7 consecutive days. This can be with us, a self practice at home or with any of your other favourite yogi’s. (Remember yoga includes asanas, breath work, meditation)
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Tell your friends and family you are doing ‘7 days of yoga for mental health’ and invite them to sponsor you @ https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/FYD4MH using the hashtag #MHAW21_[your fundraising name]_ 7daysofyoga4mentalhealth.
CHALLENGE 2:
108 SUNSALUTATIONS FOR MENTAL HEALTH
#FYD4MH_108
#108_sunsalutations_for_mentalhealth_FYD4MH
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Set yourself the goal of doing 108 sun salutations along with the Flip Your Dog For Mental Health family on Sunday May 16th.
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Tell your friends and family you are doing ‘108 sun salutations for mental health’ and invite them to sponsor you. Maybe invite them to join you in the fun!
SIMPLY TREAT YOURSELF TO SOME YOGA
Classes are on our schedule and available to book now with more facilitators, workshops and activities coming soon. We'll be updating our schedule and sharing information across our platforms in the coming weeks. Please get in touch if you are a yoga or wellbeing student or facilitator and you'd like to help us raise funds and awareness for Mind and thier life changing work. We love collaborating and meeting like minded humans!
SCHEDULE
...more classes and workshops coming soon. Follow on IG or Facebook for live updates.
1. Create a profile on our booking site.
2. Register for a FREE Mental Health Awareness Week Campaign All Class Pass.
3. Book some lovely yoga.
4. Donate what you can afford using donate links provided
MONDAY
17.30-18.30: Hatha Flow with Bex Triggs. BOOK
TUESDAY
07.30-08.15: Rise & Shine Yoga with Harriet Raatland. BOOK
WEDNESDAY
18.30-19.45: Fierce Grace IN Yoga inc. sound bath with Steve Carter. BOOK
18.30-19.30: Vinyasa Flow with Francesca Phillips/ BOOK
THURSDAY
18.00-19.15: Yummy Yin and Meditation with Caroline Lyons. BOOK
19.00-20.00: Hatha Flow with Anya. BOOK
20.00-21.00: Vinyasa Flow with Laura Cliff. BOOK
FRIDAY
08.00-08.30: Wake Up Flow with Klara May. BOOK
12.00-12.30: Lunchtime Friday Flow with Vaughan Dagnell. BOOK
SATURDAY
09.45-10.45: Dynamic Vinyasa with Mel Ribaudo. BOOK
10.00-11.00: Community Yoga with Victoria Chamron. BOOK
10.00-1100: Vinyasa Flow with Francesca Phillips. BOOK
12.00-13.00: Empowering Vinyasa Flow with Alexandra. BOOK
SUNDAY
09.30-11.00: Ecstatic Sunday Sundance with DJ Pixi Pete. BOOK
11.30-15.30: 108 Sun Salutations For Mental Health. BOOK (Line up of awesome hosts coming soon)
We're adding classes and hosting IG Lives throughout Mental Health Awareness Week so watch this space and follow us on IG and Facebook. If you're a teacher and would like to join us please get in touch!
As well as our classes teachers and studios around the country are hosting sessions independently and helping us raise funds for Mind and their life changing work supporting the mental health of people like you and me. Look out for our logo and the hashtag #MHAW21_FYD4MH
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Phone: 00447949 742 055
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