An Introduction to Qi Gong: 6-Week Block - Bonnybridge
This are an introductory sessions for Qi Gong. Qi Gong can be used as a complementary treatment for various common ailments. Practicing Qi Gong can help to improve overall health and wellbeing and reduces mental and physical stress.
In this 6-week block we'll practice a variety of different Qi Gong moves, taken from different sets.
Nia Dance - 7-Week Block - Thursday Night - Bonnybridge
Over seven weeks, we’ll journey together through the same Nia routine Grace - which stands for Grounding, Relaxation, Awareness, Centering and Energy.
Repeating the same routine each week gives us a chance to settle more deeply into the experience. Instead of concentrating on “getting it right,” we gradually let go of thinking about the steps and begin to enjoy the movement more naturally.
Craft Cafe - Bonnybridge
Our Craft Cafes are a space for relaxation and companionship. Come along and bring your craft to work on. If you haven't got anything to work on you could do some colouring in or papercraft or you may want to have a cuppa and a blether whilst watching others create. We will have some crafting materials available for a donation.
Quiz Night - Bonnybridge
We're holding a Quiz Night to raise money to decorate our centre, and to celebrate our Community Interest Company turning 6!
We're coming together on Saturday 8th August 7-9pm for a Quiz Night. In teams of 6 you'll play for some amazing prizes (yet to be decided, perhaps they'll be imaginary?). You can either join up as a team, or sign up individually as we'll be putting some teams together. It's £10 per person (£60 per team) - hot and soft drinks and snacks will be provided. Please note that the event will be alcohol-free.
Wellbeing Walk
Join us for a wellbeing walk. We know that being in nature can really boost our physical and mental health, yet it can be hard to get into a routine of going outside regularly.
It is free to join for the walks, which are being held bi-monthly by our volunteer Jonny. Dogs are welcome, as long as they can be in the company of other dogs.
A Morning of Qi Gong - Bonnybridge
We would like to welcome you to our half-day Qi Gong retreat at The Place to Pause and Breathe, Bonnybridge.
During the course of the morning, we will explore the fundamental principles of Qi Gong, including posture, breath, and the movement of Qi (life energy).
Mindfulness Taster - Bonnybridge
This is a session to introduce participants to mindfulness. During the hour there will be some discussions about what mindfulness is, plus some mindful meditations.
This is also an introductory session to our 8-week course, which starts on 4th October. Attending this session gives you the opportunity to meet your facilitator, and ask any questions that you might have.
Lunch Club - Bonnybridge
Join us for a Lunch Club - a time to get together to socialise over some food. We know that many people eat lunch alone - perhaps you work from home, or you live by yourself. Eating can be a communal occasion.
We invite you to bring your lunch along, and eat with us. Hot drinks, biscuits and chat provided! Our volunteer Lee will be the host for this event.
Craft Cafe - Bonnybridge
Our Craft Cafes are a space for relaxation and companionship. Come along and bring your craft to work on. If you haven't got anything to work on you could do some colouring in or papercraft or you may want to have a cuppa and a blether whilst watching others create. We will have some crafting materials available for a donation.
Yoga Nidra: Coming Home to Yourself - on Zoom
As summer begins its gradual turning towards autumn, there is an invitation to pause... to slow the pace, take a deeper breath, and to tune in to yourself as we start to slow down after the busyness of summer.
Wellbeing Walk
Join us for a wellbeing walk. We know that being in nature can really boost our physical and mental health, yet it can be hard to get into a routine of going outside regularly.
It is free to join for the walks, which are being held bi-monthly by our volunteer Jonny. Dogs are welcome, as long as they can be in the company of other dogs.
Sound Journey with Morag
Sound has the power to slow down our brainwaves and allow us to access our subconscious mind. In this theta state of consciousness, we can travel to a dream-like state where we may find answers to challenges in our lives, we can change our subconscious beliefs or go on a shamanic type journey to other worlds to receive guidance.
Self-Defence Course for women - Bonnybridge
This is a 6-week Self-Defence course for women: feel safer whilst at walking, learn to walk with confidence, feel less vulnerable and more empowered. Learn practical skills to stay safe.
This course integrates traditional techniques with modern technology and situational awareness to enhance personal safety.
An Evening of Rest & Relaxation - Bonnybridge
Join Jen and Susie for an evening of deep rest and relaxation.
We will begin the event with some gentle somatic movements before resting for a while in our restorative postures. This session is accessible to anyone who can get down onto the mat - we don't keep standing up and getting back down - once you're down, we stay there until the end of the session!
Mindfulness Taster - Bonnybridge
This is a session to introduce participants to mindfulness. During the hour there will be some discussions about what mindfulness is, plus some mindful meditations.
This is also an introductory session to our 8-week course, which starts on 4th October. Attending this session gives you the opportunity to meet your facilitator, and ask any questions that you might have.
Wellbeing Book Club: Online
Our Book Club meets every few months, to discuss a book based around wellbeing.
In this meet-up, we're going to be discussing "Walking in the Woods"" by Professor Yoshifumi Miyazaki : "Go back to nature with the Japanese way of shinrin-yoku".
A synopsis of the book:
"Shinrin-yoku or 'forest-bathing' was coined in Japan in the 1980s and means to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the forest.
Vision Board Workshop
This creative workshop blends spiritual insight and visualisation with creative techniques to help you focus and supercharge your goals.
Mindfulness for Living 8-Week Course - Bonnybridge
This is an 8-week course that offers an understanding of Mindfulness and how to make it relevant in daily life.
Learn the skills of mindfulness to promote long-term wellbeing.
Some of the benefits of living more mindfully include reduced stress, anxiety, increased resilience and improved relationships.
The course will run over 8 weeks and sessions will be 2 hours long.
Resting into Wisdom: 10-Week Programme - Online
As we move through autumn towards winter, many of us notice a desire to slow down. Yet the demands of daily life can make it difficult to find the time and space to truly rest.
This ten-week programme offers an opportunity to explore what becomes possible when rest is given a regular place in our lives.
Autumnal Afternoon Retreat in the Salt Caves
Join me for a special afternoon retreat, held in the Salt Caves.
We'll have some gentle movement together, a Yoga Nidra and some time to enjoy a silent meditation in the amazing atmosphere of the salt caves. This afternoon is themed around resting in autumn. The salt caves provide a perfect environment for a restful afternoon.
Wintering Day Retreat: Sauchie Home Farm
As the days grow shorter and nature begins to slow, we invite you to step away from the busyness of everyday life and join us for a day of Wintering – a day retreat to help you embrace the quieter rhythm of the season.
Held by Susie from Pause & Breathe and Lisa from The Yoga Social, this nourishing day takes place at the beautiful Sauchie Home Farm.
Community Yoga - 4-Week Block - Bo'ness
This welcoming one-hour yoga class focuses on gentle movement, accessibility, and mindful practice.
Suitable for all ages, abilities and levels of experience, the class offers modifications and options to support individual needs.
Whispers of Tarot - 4-week Course - Bonnybridge
This course will be a gentle yet practical way delving into the world of Tarot.
This journey is so much more than memorising 78 cards and their meanings. We will learn to trust our intuition and develop a mind connection also. Its designed perfectly for beginners, it will also reach anyone that wants to explore tarot more deeply.
Chair Yoga - 8-Week Block - Thursday Evening - Bonnybridge
movement more accessible, we don't need to worry about getting down onto the mat - we sit in a way that's comfortable for us. There will always be a range of options offered for every movement, so you can choose the one that best fits you.
Wellbeing Walk
Join us for a wellbeing walk. We know that being in nature can really boost our physical and mental health, yet it can be hard to get into a routine of going outside regularly.
It is free to join for the walks, which are being held bi-monthly by our volunteer Jonny. Dogs are welcome, as long as they can be in the company of other dogs.
Buck Moon Sauna & Circle (Luss)
We're heading outside to celebrate this month's full moon. Join me for a sauna and dip on the night of the Buck Full Moon for a circle in the open air.
We'll start with the sauna and dipping - going between the sauna and Loch (or river - we have a choice!) as many times as you'd like to. After the sauna we'll gather for a circle, with hot drinks and homemade snacks provided.
Yoga Nidra: Buck Moon - on Zoom
This Yoga Nidra celebrates the full moon in July, traditionally called the Buck Moon. This symbolises growth, resilience and transformation. This full moon falls in Aquarius, opposite the sun in Leo - balancing our individual needs with the needs of our community.
Our Yoga Nidra tonight will be based around the themes of this full moon - which appeared in its fullest on Wednesday 29th July.
Chair Yoga - 7-Week Block - Tuesday Morning - Bonnybridge
Join us for Chair Yoga Sessions. Chair Yoga can really make movement more accessible, we don't need to worry about getting down onto the mat - we sit in a way that's comfortable for us. There will always be a range of options offered for every movement, so you can choose the one that best fits you.
Community Yoga - 4-Week Block - Bo'ness
This welcoming one-hour yoga class focuses on gentle movement, accessibility, and mindful practice.
Suitable for all ages, abilities and levels of experience, the class offers modifications and options to support individual needs.
Sound Journey with Morag
Sound has the power to slow down our brainwaves and allow us to access our subconscious mind. In this theta state of consciousness, we can travel to a dream-like state where we may find answers to challenges in our lives, we can change our subconscious beliefs or go on a shamanic type journey to other worlds to receive guidance.
Craft Cafe - Bonnybridge
Our Craft Cafes are a space for relaxation and companionship. Come along and bring your craft to work on. If you haven't got anything to work on you could do some colouring in or papercraft or you may want to have a cuppa and a blether whilst watching others create. We will have some crafting materials available for a donation.
Pilates - 6-Week Block- Bonnybridge
Pilates is a low impact fitness class that focuses on controlled, strength based exercises. Pilates places special emphasis on core strength but provides an overall body workout which tones your muscles. Benefits include; improved flexibility, balance and posture.
Dianne Inglis will be the instructor for this class.
Paracise™ - 6-week Block - Bonnybridge
Paracise™ is a low impact, gentle but effective functional exercise to “fabulous” music class, which offers an entry point to the millions of people who would benefit physically and mentally from lower intensity exercise.
Ideal for those who find regular fitness classes too demanding, or who haven’t exercised for a long time, or who are coming back from injury.
Community Litter Pick & Coffee Afternoon - Bonnybridge
Join Lee & Jonny for a Community Litter Pick, followed by a cuppa and a chat.
Meet at our Bonnybridge centre at 1.30pm to join a litter pick, making the community a nicer place to be for everyone. This is followed by a cuppa, cake and chat in The Place to Pause & Breathe from 2.30-3.30pm.
Our volunteer Lee will be leading this event, with support from volunteer Jonny.
Community Yoga - 5-Week Block: Bonnybridge
Suitable for all abilities and a perfect introduction for beginners to yoga, this Gentle Vinyasa Flow is designed to help you connect with your breath, build mindful movement, and restore balance to body and mind.
Whether you're brand new to yoga or simply craving a slower pace, this class offers a supportive environment where you can move with intention and feel good in your body.
Nia Dance - 5-Week Block - Saturday Morning - Bonnybridge
Over five weeks, we’ll journey together through the same Nia routine — AYA — inspired by joyful Latin rhythms and expressive movement.
Repeating the same routine each week gives us a chance to settle more deeply into the experience. Instead of concentrating on “getting it right,” we gradually let go of thinking about the steps and begin to enjoy the movement more naturally.
Vinyasa Yoga Flow - Yoga with Audrey - 5-week Block - Bonnybridge
Step onto your mat and into a practice that’s as empowering as it is inclusive. Vinyasa Yoga Flow invites you to move with intention—flowing seamlessly from one posture to the next while aligning breath, body, and mind. These classes are designed to help you feel stronger, more centered, and deeply relaxed by the end of each session.
Resting in Summer: Afternoon Retreat in the Salt Caves
Join me for a special afternoon retreat, held in the Salt Caves.
We'll have some gentle movement together, a Yoga Nidra and some time to enjoy a silent meditation in the amazing atmosphere of the salt caves. This afternoon is themed around resting in summer. We often become so busy in summer that we forget to rest.
Craft Cafe - Bonnybridge
Our Craft Cafes are a space for relaxation and companionship. Come along and bring your craft to work on. If you haven't got anything to work on you could do some colouring in or papercraft or you may want to have a cuppa and a blether whilst watching others create. We will have some crafting materials available for a donation.
Lunch Club - Bonnybridge
Join us for a Lunch Club - a time to get together to socialise over some food. We know that many people eat lunch alone - perhaps you work from home, or you live by yourself. Eating can be a communal occasion.
Our Lunch Club is held after our Wellbeing Walk round Bonnybridge Nature reserve - join us from the walk, or come just to the lunch club.
Wellbeing Walk
Join us for a wellbeing walk. We know that being in nature can really boost our physical and mental health, yet it can be hard to get into a routine of going outside regularly.
It is free to join for the walks, which are being held bi-monthly by our volunteer Jonny. Dogs are welcome, as long as they can be in the company of other dogs.
5 Element Qi Gong: 5-Week Block - Bonnybridge
Five Element Qi Gong is a mindful movement and breath practice that aligns the body’s energy (Qi) with the natural cycles, using the five elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. Each element corresponds to specific organs, emotional qualities, and energetic intentions.
Study Group: Make Life Happier - Online
Join us for a Study Group to explore "Make Life Happier" by Dr Mark Williamson (Co-Founder and Director of Action for Happiness).
"23 practical ways to feel better, find meaning and make a difference".
Synopsis of the book:
This book can't change your life, but you can. This book is more than a guide to feeling better; it's an invitation to join a growing movement of people to live differently.
FREE Summer Woodland Wellness Day: near Crieff
Spend the afternoon forest bathing, foraging and campfire cooking in woods of Abercairney, near Crieff.
We will learn about edible plants and immerse ourselves in nature creating cordage from nettles and creating mindful nature art. Lunch is included - provided by a local cafe.
Carys from Nature Connects Therapy and Wellbeing will be your facilitator for this session.
Nia Dance - 5-Week Block - Thursday Night - Bonnybridge
Over five weeks, we’ll journey together through the same Nia routine — AYA — inspired by joyful Latin rhythms and expressive movement.
Repeating the same routine each week gives us a chance to settle more deeply into the experience. Instead of concentrating on “getting it right,” we gradually let go of thinking about the steps and begin to enjoy the movement more naturally.
Chair Yoga - Wednesday Night - 7-Week Block - Bonnybridge
In these classes you will use the support of the chair to arrive in yoga poses, move, breathe & ultimately feel good! Benefits of chair yoga include increased mobility, increased strength, reduced stress, and a clear mind.
Yoga Nidra: Strawberry Moon - on Zoom
This Yoga Nidra celebrates the full moon in June, traditionally called the Strawberry Moon. This symbolises the sweetness of life, celebrating abundance and what has been nurtured during Spring. This full moon falls in Capricorn, opposite the sun in Cancer - exposing where your work-life balance may be out of sync.
Sound Journey with Morag
Sound has the power to slow down our brainwaves and allow us to access our subconscious mind. In this theta state of consciousness, we can travel to a dream-like state where we may find answers to challenges in our lives, we can change our subconscious beliefs or go on a shamanic type journey to other worlds to receive guidance.
Craft Cafe - Bonnybridge
Our Craft Cafes are a space for relaxation and companionship. Come along and bring your craft to work on. If you haven't got anything to work on you could do some colouring in or papercraft or you may want to have a cuppa and a blether whilst watching others create. We will have some crafting materials available for a donation.
Wellbeing Walk
Join us for a wellbeing walk. We know that being in nature can really boost our physical and mental health, yet it can be hard to get into a routine of going outside regularly.
It is free to join for the walks, which are being held bi-monthly by our volunteer Jonny. Dogs are welcome, as long as they can be in the company of other dogs.
Extended Sauna & Swim (Lake of Menteith)
Join me for an extended sauna and swim session in June.
We have the sauna booked from 7-9pm, go between the sauna, the lake - or cold bucket or cold shower - as many times as you like. Hot drinks and snacks will also be available.
This is being held at The Wild Sauna Company at Lake of Menteith - enjoy the experience of hot and cold therapy - great for both physical and metal wellbeing.