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Yoga, pilates and tai chi for older people

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Yoga, pilates and tai chi for older people

If you are aged 60 or over, there are low or no cost yoga, pilates or tai chi classes you can join in Camden.

Hatha yoga with Ros, Abbey Community Centre 

First class free, £10 per session thereafter (concessions available) 

Booking essential. Private tutor activity. Bring your own mat, blocks and belts provided.  

Abbey Community Centre, 172 Belsize Road, NW6 4BJ 

Mondays, 12.30pm to 1.30pm 

Email: rosgelbart@gmail.com  
Phone: 020 7624 8378 
Website: abbeycc-kilburn.org.uk

Seated yoga with Anna, Abbey Community Centre 

Free for Camden residents 

A gentle seated yoga class perfect for maintaining your mobility, strength and flexibility. Booking essential. Provided in partnership with Adult Camden Learning.  

Abbey Community Centre, 172 Belsize Road, NW6 4BJ 

Mondays, 2pm to 3.30pm, term time only 

Phone: 020 7624 8378 
Email: reception@abbeycc-kilburn.org.uk  
Website: abbeycc-kilburn.org.uk

Tai Chi Qigong with Jennie, Abbey Community Centre 

Free for Camden residents 

Booking essential. Provided in partnership with Adult Camden Learning. 

Abbey Community Centre, 172 Belsize Road, NW6 4BJ 

Thursdays, 10am to 11am, term time only 

Phone: 020 7624 8378 
Email: reception@abbeycc-kilburn.org.uk  
Website: abbeycc-kilburn.org.uk

Tai Chi, Pancras Square Leisure Centre 

You’ll need a pay and play card which costs £5.90 per year for adults aged 60 and over – check the cost of this session with the leisure centre. 

Pancras Square Leisure Centre, Pancras Square, N1C 4AG 

Tuesdays, 12.15 to 1.15pm  

Phone: 020 3343 6010  
Website: better.org.uk/leisure-centre/london/camden

Yoga, Pancras Square Leisure Centre 

You’ll need a pay and play card which costs £5.90 per year for adults aged 60 and over – check the cost of this session with the leisure centre. 

Pancras Square Leisure Centre, Pancras Square, N1C 4AG 

Fridays, 3.15pm to 4.15pm  

Phone: 020 3343 6010  
Website: better.org.uk/leisure-centre/london/camden

Yoga, Talacre Leisure Centre 

You’ll need pay and play card which costs £5.90 per year for adults aged 60 and over – check the cost of this session with the leisure centre. 

Talacre Leisure Centre, Dalby Street, Kentish Town, NW5 3AF 

Fridays, 2pm to 3pm 

Phone: 020 3343 6020  
Website: better.org.uk/leisure-centre/london/camden

Tai chi, Kentish Town Leisure Centre 

You’ll need pay and play card which costs £5.90 per year for adults aged 60 and over – check the cost of this session with the leisure centre. 

Kentish Town Leisure Centre, Grafton Road, NW5 3DU 

Wednesdays 9.15 to 10.15am 

Friday 11.15am to 12.15pm 

Phone: 020 3649 4310  
Website: better.org.uk/leisure-centre/london/camden

Yoga, Kentish Town Leisure Centre 

You’ll need pay and play card which costs £5.90 per year for adults aged 60 and over – check the cost of this session with the leisure centre. 

Kentish Town Leisure Centre, Grafton Road, NW5 3DU 

Mondays, 10.15 to 11.15am and 8.15 to 9.15pm 

Tuesdays, 8.15 to 9.15am 

Thursdays, 9.15 to 10.15am 

Fridays, 10.15 to 11.15am 

Sundays, 9 to 10am 

Phone: 020 3649 4310 
Website: better.org.uk/leisure-centre/london/camden

Pilates, Kentish Town Leisure Centre 

You’ll need pay and play card which costs £5.90 per year for adults aged 60 and over – check the cost of this session with the leisure centre. 

Kentish Town Leisure Centre, Grafton Road, NW5 3DU 

Mondays, 11.15am to 12.15pm 

Tuesdays, 6.15 to 7.15pm 

Thursdays, 7.15 to 8.15pm 

Fridays, 9.15 to 10.15am  

Phone: 020 3649 4310  
Website: better.org.uk/leisure-centre/london/camden

Chi Kung, Castlehaven Community Association 

Castlehaven Community Association run the Ageactivity 60+ programme. There is an annual membership fee of £25 and the offer to try a class before you buy.  

Restore and revitalise your body, mind and spirit. Chi Kung is a gentle exercise combining movements with breath. It is based on repetitions of sets of movements specifically designed to improve health and wellbeing. Please wear comfortable clothes, sensible footwear, or bare feet if you’re comfortable and have water to hand. This class is suitable for beginners.  

Clarence Hall, Bradfield Court, Hawley Road, Camden Town, NW1 8RN 

Tuesdays, 11am to midday 

Phone: 020 7692 2238 
Email: beatrix@castlehaven.org.uk 

Tai Chi, Castlehaven Community Association 

Castlehaven Community Association run the Ageactivity 60+ programme. There is an annual membership fee of £25 and the offer to try a class before you buy.  

Tai Chi is a meditative exercise that helps you learn to use your senses, mind and body together, promoting a sense of calm and balance.  In this class, the experienced tutor, Shirley, will guide you through a series of meditation and movements. 

Community Hub, Devas Garden Room, 21 Castlehaven Road, NW1 8RU 

Tuesdays, 2pm to 3pm 

Phone: 020 7692 2238 
Email: healthhaven@castlehaven.org.uk  

Yoga, Castlehaven Community Association 

Castlehaven Community Association run the Ageactivity 60+ programme. There is an annual membership fee of £25 and the offer to try a class before you buy.  

‘Sometimes the most important thing we do in a day is the rest we take between two deep breaths.’ These over 60s easy yoga classes will help you to develop strength, balance, and flexibility. Whether you’re an experienced yogi or a complete beginner, this class caters to all abilities and focuses on mental wellbeing as much as the physical. 

Castlehaven Community Association, 23 Castlehaven Road, Camden Town, NW1 8RU 

Thursdays, 10.30am to 11.30am 

Phone: 020 7692 2238  
Email: beatrix@castlehaven.org.uk 

Over 60s Easy Yoga

Castlehaven Community Association run the Age activity 60+ programme. There is an annual membership fee of £25 and the offer to try a class before you buy.

‘Sometimes the most important thing we do in a day is the rest we take between two deep breaths.’ Our over 60’s easy yoga classes will help you to develop strength, balance, and flexibility. Whether you’re an experienced yogi or a complete beginner, this class caters to all abilities and focuses on mental well-being as much as the physical.

Thursdays 10:30am – 11:30am
Castlehaven Community Association, 23 Castlehaven Road, Camden Town, London NW1 8RU

If you would like to take part in these sessions or become an Ageactivity member, please email beatrix@castlehaven.org.uk or call 020 7692 2238.

Tai Chi

Free to members; Yearly membership £10

Tai Chi is said to have benefits that other classes may not provide. The class is taught by Ken from Camden Adult Community Learning (ACL). Practicing Tai Chi can help improve balance, reduce the risk of falls, strengthen muscles, and increase flexibility. Additionally, it can help develop core strength to enhance stability and reduce back pain. To join the class, you will need to fill out an enrolment form and a course diary.

Thursdays 10:00am – 11:00am
Third Age Project, Cumberland Market, Regent’s Park, London NW1 3RH or online via Zoom
Tel: 020 7383 4922 email: info@thirdageproject.org.uk, website: www.thirdageproject.org.uk

Chair Based Yoga

FREE

Suitable for all abilities for everyone. Term Time only

Tuesdays 2-3pm.

62 Marchmont Community Centre, London WC1N 1AB
Tel: 0207 278 5635 website: www.kcbna.org.uk/older-people

Tai Chi

FREE

Suitable for all abilities, mixed class, al are welcome. You will need to register with us on the details below.

Mondays 1.45 -2.45pm.

62 Marchmont Community Centre, London WC1N 1AB,
Tel: 0207 278 5635 Website: https://www.kcbna.org.uk/older-people

Qi Gong

Free

All levels welcome, casual, loose-fitting clothing recommended.

Tuesdays 12:30 - 13:30

7 Dials Club @CGCC, 42 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, WC2H 9LA

Tel: 02076911577, Email: manager@cgcc.org.uk Website: Covent Garden Community Centre

Yoga

£5 per session

All levels welcome, casual, loose-fitting clothing recommended.

Wednesdays 10:00 - 11:00
Covent Garden Dragon Hall Address: 17 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LT

Tel: 07759646507 Email: john@dragonhall.org.uk Website: https://www.dragonhall.org.uk/

Pilates

£5 per session

All levels welcome, casual, loose-fitting clothing recommended, mats supplied

Covent Garden Dragon Hall Address: 17 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LT

Wednesday 11:15 - 12:15

Tel: 07759646507 Email: john@dragonhall.org.uk Website: https://www.dragonhall.org.uk/

Tai Chi

Free

All levels welcome, casual, loose-fitting clothing recommended, mats supplied

Wednesday 14:45 - 15:45

7 Dials Club @CGCC, 42 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, WC2H 9LA
Tel: 02076911577 Email:  manager@cgcc.org.uk Website: cgcc.org.uk

Tai Chi Advanced

Healthy Living Membership. This allows full off-peak access (Mon – Fri: 06.30-15.45 Sat – Sun: normal club opening hours)

To be eligible for this membership you must be 60 years +
6 month £170 (no joining fee or entry fee)
12 month £300 (no joining fee or entry fee

Advanced Tai Chi class with instructor Uta

Fridays 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM GMT

The Central YMCA Club, 112 Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3NQ.

Declan Duncan 0203 994 9624 James Simpkin 0203 994 9615  Email: james.simpkin@ymca.co.uk Website: https://www.ymcaclub.co.uk/club-classes/older-adults/

Qui Gong

Healthy Living Membership. This allows full off-peak access (Mon – Fri: 06.30-15.45 Sat – Sun: normal club opening hours)

To be eligible for this membership you must be 60 years +
6 month £170 (no joining fee or entry fee)
12 month £300 (no joining fee or entry fee

A class that focuses on posture, balance and core strength using slow, controlled movements.

Monday 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

The Central YMCA Club, 112 Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3NQ.

Declan Duncan 0203 994 9624 James Simpkin 0203 994 9615  Email: james.simpkin@ymca.co.uk Website:  https://www.ymcaclub.co.uk/club-classes/older-adults/

Disco Stretch

Healthy Living Membership This allows full off-peak access (Mon – Fri: 06.30-15.45 Sat – Sun: normal club opening hours)

To be eligible for this membership you must be 60 years +
6 month £170 (no joining fee or entry fee)
12 month £300 (no joining fee or entry fee

A exercise to music class to improve your coordination and flexibility.

Monday 2:00 PM – 2:50 PM

The Central YMCA Club, 112 Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3NQ.

Declan Duncan 0203 994 9624 James Simpkin 0203 994 9615  Email: james.simpkin@ymca.co.uk Website:  https://www.ymcaclub.co.uk/club-classes/older-adults/

Meditation

Healthy Living Membership. This allows full off-peak access (Mon – Fri: 06.30-15.45 Sat – Sun: normal club opening hours)
To be eligible for this membership you must be 60 years +
6 month £170 (no joining fee or entry fee)
12 month £300 (no joining fee or entry fee

Meditation is the practice of quietly going within, to be aware of what is going on inside you in a compassionate way. In today’s fast moving, uncertain world, meditation calms the mind and relaxes the body, giving you clarity and focus to deal the pressure of daily living.

Wednesdays 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM
The Central YMCA Club, 112 Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3NQ.
Declan Duncan 0203 994 9624 James Simpkin 0203 994 9615  Email: james.simpkin@ymca.co.uk Website: https://www.ymcaclub.co.uk/club-classes/older-adults/