Radcliffe and District over 50s Yoga Group

26/08/2025

An interesting read on the BBC website this morning from Dr Xand.

We knew this already 😉😁

For more information on how your posture can be improved come along to one of our Radcliffe and District over 50s Yoga sessions.

Here are Dr Xand's three suggestions on how to look after your back without turning into a statue.

22/08/2025

Reminding everyone that there is no Radcliffe and District over 50s Yoga Class on Monday due to the Bank Holiday but we will be back to normal for Wednesday, from 1.30 -3pm

Have a great weekend everyone.

Olivia 🧘‍♀️

13/08/2025

Morning all - it’s going to be a hot one today so if you’re coming along to class this afternoon please bring lots of water and drink lots before you come as well.
There will be jelly babies on offer to keep your energy levels up!
See you all later
Olivia 🧘‍♀️

28/07/2025

Radcliffe and District over 50s Yoga classes will be back to normal this week.
They will also continue as normal throughout August
Mondays and Wednesdays from 1.30-3 pm at the St John Ambulance building, Radcliffe.

See you all soon.

Olivia 🧘‍♀️ xx

23/07/2025

Hi folks - due to circumstances beyond our control this afternoon’s yoga class is cancelled.
We are hoping to be able to use the building again next week.
Please keep your eye out for any new updates or message me on 07746197511 or Olivia@oliviayoga.co.uk
I look forward to seeing you all next week.

Olivia 🧘‍♀️ xx

04/07/2025

Radcliffe and District over 50s Yoga Group are continuing throughout the summer.

Our classes, on Monday and Wednesday afternoons, from 1.30 - 3pm are drop-in sessions so you can come along when you can and don't need to book.

For more information about the group and what you might be doing in the classes, please visit the website
https://oliviarigby-yogatherapy.co.uk

We are based at the St John Ambulance building, Sion Street, across the mini-roundabout from Asda and McDonald's.

If you have any questions, please contact me, Olivia Rigby, the Yoga Therapist.
Phone 07746197511 or olivia@oliviayoga.co.uk

Coming along to a Radcliffe and District over 50s Yoga class will help keep you moving throughout the summer and beyond.

16/06/2025

Morning all!

Radcliffe and District over 50s Yoga Group are back to normal this week after a break for holidays.

There will be classes on Monday and Wednesday from 1.30 - 3 pm.

Come along when you can. Even in the warm weather some yoga therapy can definitely make you feel better and help you keep your cool! 😅

Olivia 🧘‍♀️

FYI - I took this photo whilst I was walking near Lake Garda. It reminded me of one Eileen took a few years ago when we had orchids growing around the car park at the St John. They cut the grass instead now! 🥲

28/05/2025

Scientific evidence is starting to show that strength training keeps us healthy as we get older.

Radcliffe and District over 50s Yoga Therapy class now add light weights to their familiar yoga practice.

"Using dumbbells and wrist and ankle weights helps improve our strength, stability and posture alignment."

Taken from Saga magazine, May 2023
https://www.saga.co.uk/.../benefits-of-strength-training

"Strength helps us in everyday activities, whether that’s lifting boxes out of the attic, digging the garden, or carrying the shopping.

It also allows you to stay mobile and flexible, making things like getting up and down from the floor easier, or being able to bend to pick things up. Having strength for these things also decreases the risk of injury.

It keeps your body in good shape; if you can move well, you feel well, and have the energy to keep up with those younger than you."

For details of all Radcliffe and District over 50s Yoga classes please visit https://www.oliviarigby-yogatherapy.co.uk/radcliffe-and-district-over-50s-yoga-group.html

For more information please contact me on 07746197511 or olivia@oliviayoga.co.uk

I look forward to seeing you on the mat soon
Olivia 🧘‍♀️

26/05/2025

No yoga today with the Bank holiday.
There will be a class on Wednesday.

Small reminder as well for the next few weeks:
There is a class on Monday 2nd June
From 4-15th June there will be no classes as I am away.

All classes back to normal from Monday 16th June.

01/05/2025

There won’t be a Radcliffe and District over 50s yoga therapy class on Monday 5th May, due to the Bank Holiday.

You might want to come along on Wednesday instead. 1.30 - 3 at the St John building, near Radcliffe Asda and McDonald’s.

See you all soon
Olivia

29/04/2025

If you weren't sure whether to come along to Radcliffe and District over 50s Yoga Group's classes then check out AgeUK's new campaign - Act Now, Age Better
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/discover/2025/april/act-now/

Yoga can really help keep your body and mind working more effectively as you get older. A yoga therapy class, with an experienced and trained tutor, can tailor the yoga practices to meet your specific needs, especially if you have any underlying health conditions.

We have also started working with light weights in our yoga postures. This can help:
strengthen muscles
improve proprioception (awareness of the position and movement of the body)
improve posture
reduce the risk of falling
improve wellbeing and mental

We hold classes every Monday and Wednesday afternoon from 1.30 - 3pm.
We are based at the St John Ambulance Brigade building, Sion St, Radcliffe, M26 3SN.
The classes are drop-in so come along when you can.

For more information visit our web-page
https://www.oliviarigby-yogatherapy.co.uk/radcliffe-and-district-over-50s-yoga-group.html

Best wishes
Olivia🧘‍♀️

Radcliffe and District over 50's Yoga Group - Olivia Rigby Yoga Therapy

01/04/2025

Why over 50s Yoga Therapy with light weights?
"Everyone loses muscle with age, typically about 3%-5% each decade after age 30. The loss can become more noticeable and start to speed up at around age 60"
(extract from WebMD "Sarcopenia with aging" July 2024)

Exercise and strength training can help you rebuild muscle mass. Adding light weights to a yoga therapy practice can help improve your overall physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.

Come and join one of my sessions that are available online and in-person throughout the week.
https://oliviarigby-yogatherapy.co.uk

Or for a more personalised programme a 1-2-1 session can help improve an existing health condition.

For more information, please visit my website or contact me on 07746197511 or olivia@oliviayoga.co.uk