December 2024

Stress Awareness & Coping Skills

Throughout December we will be running some free classes for all colleagues to support with stress awareness and coping skills.  Below is a list of the classes that will be rolled out, along with where and when these will be taking place.  Look out for the QR code being shared through the weekly Communications Bulletin, and the accompanying poster in venues, for instructions on how to book on to a class of your choice.

Body Balance

Body Balance is a motivating blend of Tai Chi, Pilates and Yoga that will help improve your mind, your body and your life.

Yoga

Yoga is a practice that connects the body, breath and mind. It uses physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation to improve overall health. 

Pilates

Pilates is a form of exercise that focuses on balance, posture, strength and flexibility

It is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels.

Upcoming Classes

Albion St

Wed, 4th Dec: Body Balance – 12:15 PM

Mon, 16th Dec: Yoga – 1:00 PM

Scotstoun

Fri, 6th Dec: Body Balance – 6:30 PM

Kelvin Hall

Sat, 7th Dec: Yoga – 2:30 PM

Springburn

Sun, 8th Dec: Body Balance – 12:15 PM

Palace of Art

Mon, 9th Dec: Body Balance – 7:00 PM

Emirates Arena

Tue, 10th Dec: Pilates – 12:15 PM

Donald Dewar

Sun, 15th Dec: Yoga – 9:15 AM

Gorbals

Tue, 17th Dec: Body Balance – 6:15 PM

Tollcross

Thu, 19th Dec: Pilates – 10:00 AM

To book on to the classes please see instructions below;

  1. Click the link: Staff Wellbeing Sessions - Glasgow Life
  2. Click the preferred class you would like to attend
  3. Clink Proceed
  4. Add your details
  5. Click Check Out
  6. Please note there is no charge for these sessions – they are free to attend and you can attend as many as you like.

We would also like to highlight some further activities below which are part of our Live Well resources;

Getting out and about:

Health Walk (Good Move) at Tollcross Park

St. Andrew’s Orienteering Club https://www.stag-orienteering.co.uk/ 

Yoga:

Somatic Movement for Body and Mind in the Yoga Barn Studio at Pollok Park

Mat Yoga at the Phoenix Community Centre, Easterhouse.

Mindfulness:

Aikido Class for Adults at Kelvin Hall

You can also access free learning and development opportunities online via GOLD at https://app.tessello.co.uk/GOLD/#/ 

These are a a wide range of wellbeing courses as outlined below;

-              Introduction to Wellbeing and Peer Support

-              Winter Wellbeing

-              Value and Purpose

-              Resilience

-              Relaxation

-              Positive Thinking

-              Personal Agility

-              Mindset

-              Mindfulness

-              Introduction to Mental Health

-              Managing Emotions

-              Life Balance

-              Letting Go

-              Healthy Living

-              Dealing with Stress

-              Stress Course for Managers