Sport and physical activity encourage positivity, stimulate brain activity and contribute to good health.
The Mindful Sport programme aims to improve the mental health of people in the community through social physical activity sessions.
The activities help people who may be experiencing anxiety, stress, depression and other similar conditions.
Live online classes
We have a range of live online fitness classes, including mindful yoga, for you to keep moving and promote wellbeing at home. Go to Bedford Sport Live for the full timetable of free classes.
Please sign up for our email bulletin to keep updated with any changes. Thank you for participating in our sessions.
Mindful Sport weekly sessions
| Activity | Where | Age | Day | Time | Details | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Table Tennis | The Higgins Bedford Castle Lane, Bedford MK40 3XD | 18+ | Monday* | 12.30-13.30 | Social games with free play and coaching. Maximum of 12 people indoors and 4 people outdoors. No session on Bank Holidays | £3 |
| Gentle Pilates | The Higgins Bedford Castle Lane, Bedford MK40 3XD | 18+ | Tuesday | 10.00-10.45 | A relaxing and mindful Pilates class in the calm and quiet museum environment. Maximum 15 people. First come first served on the day. | £3 |
| Mindful Swimming | Robinson Pools and Fitness Park Avenue, Bedford MK40 2JZ | 18+ | Wednesday | 20.00-21.00 | Gentle music, soft lighting, slow and relaxing. Maximum 30 people. You must book in advance via the GLL app or website | £3 |
| Mindful Yoga | Harpur Suite, Bedford MK40 1SL (follow signs at session) | 18+ | Wednesday | 13.00-14.00
| A gentle floor based mindful practice. Maximum 30 people. First come first served basis. No booking required. | £3 |
| Mindful Yoga | Robinson Pools and Fitness Park Avenue, Bedford MK40 2JZ | 18+ | Wednesday | 19.45-20.45
| Maximum 25 people. You must book in advance via the GLL app or website | £3 |
Mindful Walk
| Wellbeing Walk Meet at The Higgins, Bedford Castle Lane, Bedford MK40 3XD | 18+ | Friday | 11.00-12.00 | Social walking group with drinks stop afterwards. Maximum 16 people. | Free |
| Live online classes | www.bedfordsportlive.crd.co/ | All ages | Daily | Various | For those who are unable to get to sessions please check out the LIVE online classes or YouTube recordings. No need to pre-book - just join online from home | Donation only |
You can also download the latest overall Mindful Sport Timetable (PDF)
*Monday sessions will not take place on Bank Holidays. We encourage you to maintain your regular physical activity routine by visiting our Bedford Activity Sessions YouTube channel and taking part in one of the pre-recorded sessions.
Mindful Sound Baths
A Sound Bath uses specially selected instruments such as singing bowls, gongs, tongue drums, harps and flutes to produce frequencies and vibrations that have been shown to calm the nervous system, reducing anxiety and relieving stress. Participants sit or lie on a mat (or sit on a chair) much like a yoga class and listen to the sounds that the tutor will play.
The Sound Baths are to be held on a weekly basis, every Wednesday for 9 weeks from 31 January 2024.
No booking is necessary; just turn up and pay on the day. Sign-in on the landing of the 3rd floor of the library. Maximum class size 25 people (first come, first served basis). £3.50 per person per session. Cash only, change given.
Download the Mindful Sound Bath flyer (PDF)