Hands on Health

09/10/2025

The most important part of class?
Let’s be honest… it’s the pre-class chat! ☕💬

Our members bring warmth, laughter, and that calm, friendly energy that fills the studio before we even begin.

At Hands On Health, it’s not just about yoga — it’s about the people who make this place feel special.

09/10/2025

💜Good news for Krithika, sad news for us 😕

Krithika has been teaching our Beginner's Yoga class on a Tuesday evening and has converted our members into Aum/Om chanting fans!

She qualified as a Physiotherapist over the summer and has now received a job offer as a full time physio in London!

Congratulations Krithika and best of luck in your new career. Thank you for sharing your yoga with us 🧘

08/10/2025

Stay independent, age well! 🌟
💜 Improve your balance & flexibility to enjoy the activities you love to do with confidence.
💜 Strengthen your body for a healthier you.
💜 Feel empowered in every step, and live life to the fullest!

👎 Ever been to a Pilates or yoga class and it's packed out so can't really see what the teacher is doing?
👎 Was the first class full of instructions, words and jargon and had no idea what they meant?!
Did anyone explain what was going on?!

😊 In all of our classes every new person will be welcomed by a friendly assistant and teacher who will find out:
- any health issues that need to be understood eg arthritis, back aches, dodgy necks/shoulders/etc
- what each person wants to achieve from the class e.g. relaxation, Me Time, De-stress, a stretched out body
- if there's any brand newbies who've never done Pilates, yoga or strength before and need help understanding what's going on

We specialise in people who need a more thorough approach. We know all of our members by name and what they come to class for. Many arrive early to have a chat (with us and with each other) before we start. Classes are planned for the people booked in (we don't have PAYG/drop ins for this reason) which means that everyone gets what they want out of our classes - Every Time.

We have:
☑️ energising morning classes
☑️ de-stressing evening classes
☑️ strengthening classes
☑️ stretching classes
☑️ classes for balance
☑️ classes for people who like to have a laugh

The average age of our members is 52 and most of them want to get some Me time, de-stress, stretch their body out and be more flexible and tone up.

Sound familiar?! If that has resonated then give us a call to try out a class with us and feel the stress lift 🧘‍♀️

👉 07714 785 431
👉 handsonhealth@hotmail.com
👉 DM us on here
✅ fill out the form in the comments, tell us more about you and we'll help you find the right class

08/10/2025

Who Gives a C…? We Do! 💚

and so do you!

Yep, even down to our toilet paper — we’re keeping it mindful at Hands On Health.

We’ve stocked the studio with Who Gives A Crap because they’re doing good from the bottom up:
🌎 Sustainable materials = good for the planet
💧 50% of profits = clean water for those in need

So next time you’re here, you can feel good knowing that your yoga practice — and your bathroom break — are helping make the world a little better.

07/10/2025

🌟 In your 40s, 50s, 60s or 70s and want to be stronger but don't want to join a gym?

This is Diane. Diane has a granddaughter with additional needs and Diane wants to be able to lift, carry and play with her. Diane also travels Europe in her campervan, plays tennis and long walks with her dog.

Diane does Strength sessions with us because she wants to be an active Nanna, keep playing tennis and all the other activities she enjoys. She has been coming to yoga and Pilates classes with us for some time which is why she can already have weights on the bar.

❓❗️ Clueless about using weights and don't want to look daft..?
Or get injured doing the wrong thing?
But you want to improve your bone density...
Maybe you've been to a gym and they're smelly and loud, and you don't know what you're doing.

💜 Want to do some strength for beginners, with other beginners like you?
Want to get strong without joining a gym?
Want to try before you commit?

Click here now to book
https://backoffice.bsport.io/customer/payment/offer/30476546?membership=2579

Our Free Introduction to Strength Exercises for Beginners is perfect for people who want:
- to keep gardening for many years to come
- to play with the kids/grandkids as they get bigger
- to maintain independence (and avoid falling and other injuries)
- to avoid being a slipper shuffler in later life
- to be in a SAFE environment with an experienced teacher
- to start with light weights and gradually build up
Tuesday, 28th October, 9:30 - 10:30am (don't worry, you won't be exercising for all that time!)

✅ Want to do some strength for beginners, with other beginners like you?
✅ Want to get strong without joining a gym?

➡️ Click here now to book your free place
https://backoffice.bsport.io/customer/payment/offer/30476546?membership=2579

You can call 07714 785 431 for more info if you like

04/10/2025

It looks like Claire's new Thursday night class was a hit!

The principles of Pilates in a flowing sequence.

Build strength, stability, and mobility in this energising Pilates Flow class. Move seamlessly through a series of dynamic exercises that connect breath with movement, improve posture, and leave you feeling lengthened, balanced, and refreshed.

Have you booked your mat for next week? Only 4 places left!

01/10/2025

Good luck for the winter season Claire 🙌🏻🏏

📢 PLAYER SPONSORSHIP 📢

It's time to announce the first player sponsorship of the indoor season, Claire Martin will again be kindly sponsored by Hands on Health

Hands on Health help people improve their mind and body confidence so that they can do the things in their life they enjoy. Their pilates and yoga classes, as well as therapeutic treatments, can help you build strength, suppleness and flexibility so you can feel more like yourself again.

Thank you for your support for the season!

Hands on Health
📍Holme Lane, Hillsborough
📧 handsonhealth@hotmail.co.uk
📞 07714 785 431

01/10/2025

If the shortcut worked it would be called The Way.

These ladies here believe in patience and consistency. Some have been coming for weeks, and some have been coming for years.

The one thing they have in common is that they're all invested in having a strong body so that they can do the things in life they enjoy.

Strong, healthy bodies don't happen by accident. They happen by design.

Our classes are designed by our teachers to strengthen and stretch the people in the room. Not just a routine we hope you can keep up with!

02/09/2025

🌟 In your 40s, 50s, 60s or 70s and want to be stronger but don't want to join a gym?

❓❗️ Clueless about using weights and don't want to look daft..?
Or get injured doing the wrong thing?
But you want to improve your bone density...

Maybe you've been to a gym and they're smelly and loud, and you don't know what you're doing.

💜 Want to do some strength for beginners, with other beginners like you?
Want to get strong without joining a gym?
Want to try before you commit?

Click here now to book
https://backoffice.bsport.io/customer/payment/pass/638816/?membership=2579&force=true

Our Free Introduction to Strength Exercises for Beginners is perfect for people who want:
- to keep gardening for many years to come
- to play with the kids/grandkids as they get bigger
- to maintain independence (and avoid falling and other injuries)
- to avoid being a slipper shuffler in later life
- to be in a SAFE environment with an experienced teacher
- to start with light weights and gradually build up

Tuesday, 9th September, 9:30 - 10:30am (don't worry, you won't be exercising for all that time!)

This is Diane. Diane has a granddaughter with additional needs and Diane wants to be able to lift, carry and play with her. Diane also travels Europe in her campervan, plays tennis and long walks with her dog.

Diane does Strength sessions with us because she wants to be an active Nanna, keep playing tennis and all the other activities she enjoys. She has been coming to yoga and Pilates classes with us for some time which is why she can already have weights on the bar.

✅ Want to do some strength for beginners, with other beginners like you?
✅ Want to get strong without joining a gym?

➡️ Click here now to book your free place

https://backoffice.bsport.io/customer/payment/pass/638816/?membership=2579&force=true

You can call 07714 785 431 for more info if you like

01/09/2025

A Sunday well spent at Dove Dale. A shorter, steadier walk along the river with an important refuelling stop half way.

Everyone got across the stepping stones safely, no one got eaten by a crocodile 🐊 the fruits of months of practice in Pilates, yoga and strength class 🙌🏻