We all know that relaxation is beneficial to our body and mind and can help with many symptoms such as pain, fatigue, anxiety and breathlessness. However, most of us struggle to get into a good habit of regular practice. These videos are designed for you to follow along with our team members, taking you through a variety of relaxation techniques. There’s something to suit everyone!

This group teaches gentle movement and controlled breath using yoga techniques and guided visualisation. Yoga has been shown to have beneficial effects on anxiety, fatigue and some pain. Choose the class that suits your ability:

Video 1 – Seated yoga exercise class
Within this class are gentle exercises in a sitting position that combine breathing techniques with movement. As well as improving flexibility and balance, this can alleviate feelings of anxiety, fatigue and pain whilst promoting a general sense of wellbeing.

Video 2 – Chair-assisted standing yoga exercise class
Within this class are gentle exercises in a standing position using a chair for support. Movement is combined with breathing techniques, which helps to improve flexibility and balance whilst promoting a general sense of wellbeing.

A seated exercise class to help strengthen muscles and maintain function for everyday activity.

A home circuit exercise class where each exercise is designed to match your ability.

Writing is good for you! It can help clarify thoughts and feelings, improve mood and positivity, bring more focus to the mind, change your perspective on things, and through all these help you manage stress. No previous writing experience is needed.

We understand that you might not be leaving your home or going far at the moment, so join us for an exploration through nature. We will take you through the hospice gardens, on woodland walks and even down to the sea!

Join our Wellbeing Practitioners each week as they demonstrate a new art and craft idea that you can try with things you have around the house. Expertise is not needed, just a willingness to have a go! We hope you will send in a picture of your completed works of art so we can host a virtual gallery.

• Time To Create programme

Our shared reading group is a place to relax and enjoy the texts being shared and the discussion that follows. There is nothing to read in advance, the group leader will simply read a short story and a poem aloud, which the group will listen to and chat about. You can just sit down and enjoy listening - there’s no pressure to read aloud or join in the discussion, although you are very welcome to do both. There is often a lot of re-reading of the texts, particularly the poems, and some group members like taking a turn to read aloud.

These groups are relaxing, absorbing and create a time and a place for personal contemplation.

You supply the coffee and cake and we’ll bring the chat! Our virtual café is a chance to talk with our Wellbeing Practitioners and other people accessing Pilgrims' Wellbeing services. It’s a lovely way to end the week.