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 25 people indoors and 30 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 Fusion app. Please arrive ready to swim. Changing available afterwards |
£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 |
|
Relaxation Yoga |
Harpur Suite, Bedford MK40 1SL (follow signs at session) |
18+ |
Wednesday |
19.45-20.45
|
Maximum 25 people. You must book in advance via the Fusion app. |
£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 |
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 Sport Wellbeing Wednesdays
Gentle, relaxing swimming and yoga sessions.
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Activity |
Where |
Age |
Day |
Time |
Details |
Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Relaxation Swimming |
Robinson Pools and Fitness Park Avenue Bedford MK40 2JZ |
18+ |
Wednesday |
8-9pm |
Robinson Pools and Fitness Park Avenue Bedford MK40 2JZ 18+ Wednesday 8 - 9pm Maximum 24 people. Please pre-book via app. No lane swimming, front crawl or diving allowed. |
£3 |
|
Relaxation Yoga |
Robinson Pools and Fitness Park Avenue Bedford MK40 2JZ
|
18+ |
Wednesday |
7.45-8.45pm |
Maximum 14 people. Please pre-book via the app to join in person. Also streamed live on zoom if you can’t make it to the venue. Visit www.bedfordsportlive.crd.co. No need to book when joining online) |
£3 |
View more information on Wellbeing Wednesdays (PDF)
Gentle Tai Chi at Project 229 in Kempston
Fridays at 10am to 10.45am
Tai Chi is an ancient, slow-paced Chinese martial art. Now practised mainly for the health and wellbeing benefits it offers. Some of those being improvements in balance, posture, co-ordination, range of movement, energy levels and reduction of stress levels.
The small group class at Project 229 offers an in-person Tai Chi Session with the fantastic Jenny Mcarthy.
The weekly class is ideal for developing balance, strength and coordination. Places are limited but you can also take part from home. Sessions are live streamed online at Bedford sport live.
The class is operated on a first come, first served basis and there is a maximum number of participants.
For more information please view the Tai Chi for beginners leaflet (PDF).