Yoga and Wellbeing in the Park 2025
The next Yoga and Wellbeing in the Park event will take place on Sunday 8 June from 10am to 7pm at Bedford Park, next to Bedford Pavilion.
Now in its sixth year, this free event continues to be a highlight of Bedford Borough’s summer, offering a broad range of yoga and wellbeing sessions suitable for all ages and abilities, please see below.
All sessions are free and there is no need to book, just turn up, sign a disclaimer at the registration table and take part. We have some spare yoga mats and seats however there is a limited supply.
| Place and time | Activity |
|---|---|
| Zone A: 10:00-10:45 | Rise Rocket, Morning Rocket Yoga for adventurous souls over 16s, all abilities with Yoga with Lenka (www.yogawithlenka.com) |
| Zone B: 10:00-10:45 | Embrace the Pause Yin Yoga for all ages and abilities with Alannah from BodyWise (www.bodywisekempston.co.uk) |
| Zone A: 11:00-11:45 | Hatha, Slow Flow Yoga for all ages and abilities with KT Yoga (https://www.kt-yoga.co.uk/ ) |
| Zone B: 11:00-11:45 | Yoga session for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Kids, Adults and Families with OmMoShantiYoga |
| Zone A: 12:00-12:45 | Yoga and Spoken Word for over 14s, all abilities with Lauren Aimée Yoga (www.laurenaimee.com) |
| Zone B: 12:00-12:45 | Vinyasa Yoga for over 14s and abilities with Your Celestial Light Yoga (www.yourcelestiallight.yoga) |
| Zone A: 13:00-13:45 | Yoga and Qigong for all ages and abilities with yogaforlifecycles.com (www.yogaforlifecycles.com) |
| Zone B: 13:00-13:30 | Pregnancy and Postnatal Yoga for 14-42 weeks' pregnant, and 6 weeks - 6 months' postpartum (babies welcome) with The Mama Space (www.spacewithinstudio.co.uk) |
| Zone A: 14:00-14:45 | Hatha Yoga including Meditation and Breath-work for over-thinkers and anxiety sufferers all ages and abilities with Halcyon Yoga (www.halcyonyoga.com) |
| Zone B: 14:00-14:45 | Emotional Freedom with EFT Tapping for all ages and abilities with Relief Therapies (www.relief-therapies.com) |
| Zone A: 15:00-15:45 | Vinyasa Flow Yoga for all ages and abilities with Peacethruyoga |
| Zone B: 15:00-15:45 | Mindful Games and Story Massage for families and all abilities with Mindfulness & Massage (www.mindfulnessandmassage.com) |
| Zone A: 16:00-16:45 | Gentle, Stretchy, Relaxing Flow Yoga for all ages and abilities with Bex Ellis Yoga (www.bexellisyoga.com) |
| Zone B: 16:00-16:45 | Laughter Yoga for all ages and abilities with LaughterandLife Ltd (laughterandlife.co.uk/) |
| Zone A: 17:00-17:45 | Nurturing Slow Yoga Practice for all ages and abilities with Julia K Healthy Living (juliakhealthyliving.com) |
| Zone B: 17:00-17:45 | Sound Bath Meditation for over 12, all abilities with Nathan Sounds (www.nathansounds.co.uk) |
| Zone A: 18:00-18:45 | Somatic Hatha Yoga for over 16s, all abilities with Terri from Middle Way Wellness (www.Middlewaywellness.co.uk) |
| Zone B: 18:00-18:45 | Qigong for all ages and abilities with The Green Witchery – AuroraStar Holistic Therapies And Training (www.thegreenwitchery.co.uk) |
Also, between 11am-3pm we will have Wellness Chair Massages available from LM Fitness and Wellbeing (www.facebook.com/share/16JR8SDS4g/).
In addition to the yoga and activities, there will be a Wellbeing Information Desk providing valuable resources and advice from local mental health services and charities. Visitors can learn about regular weekly activities focused on improving mental health and wellbeing, as well as self-help concepts and other available services.
Participants do not need to book in advance; registration and wristbands will be available on arrival, along with a limited number of yoga mats and chairs for those who need them. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
This event has been running for six years, with last years event reaching more than 420 participants.
Feedback from our previous events
"It was a super idea with a large mixed diverse group of people enjoying and engaging in yoga and well-being. It was lovely to see the beautiful park in Bedford full. The reception staff were friendly and instructive."
"Very well organised and great teachers.’’
"It was free and classes were on time. It was full class session not tasters. Also being able to borrow a yoga mat was good."
"I attended with three other friends and also met some family members there too. With an age range between 2 and 55, we all had a wonderful day. Thank you."
We are planning to run another event in June 2026.
If you are interested in taking part please email amy.stevens@bedford.gov.uk to register.
Bedford Junior Aquathlon - March 2025
Bedford Borough Council is happy to announce the outstanding success of the 2025 Bedford Junior Aquathlon, held on Sunday, 30 March, at Robinson Pools & Fitness and Bedford Park. This year's event saw a record-breaking turnout of 173 participants, marking the highest attendance in the Aquathlon's 19-year history.
Young athletes aged 8 to 16 (school years 3 to 11) showcased their swimming and running skills in a fun and inclusive competition. The event was designed to welcome both seasoned competitors and newcomers, with distances tailored to each age group, ranging from a 66-metre swim and 600-metre run for Year 3 participants to a challenging 400 metre swim and 2.8 kilometre run for Years 10 and 11.
The Aquathlon fostered a spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie among participants. Every participant received a medal for their accomplishment, with trophies awarded to the top three finishers in each age group (both boys and girls).
A parent whose child participated shared "This event was incredibly well-organised! The volunteers were fantastic, encouraging and supportive of all the children throughout the race. It was a fantastic experience for my child, and we can't wait to take part again next year!"
See the results from the March Aquathlon
Aquathlon objectives
One of the primary objectives of the Bedford Junior Aquathlon is to promote inclusivity and encourage sports participation among youngsters of all abilities. The event warmly welcomes both novices and seasoned contenders, underscoring its inclusive values. Every participant will receive a medal, while trophies will be awarded to the top three performers in each category to reward their achievements.
Find out the full distances each age group will be required to swim and run (PDF).
Please see the video of our October 2024 Bedford Junior Aquathlon.
Aquathlon rules, running routes and pool layout
Please read the following documents, they contain important information for participants.
- Aquathlon rules (PDF)
- Pool layout for Years 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 (PDF)
- Pool layout for Years 8, 9, 10 and 11 (PDF)
- Running route (PDF)
- Over taking in pool (PDF)
- Parking map (PDF)
- Red Route video
- Blue Route video
Important dates for October 2025 Aquathlon
- Booking form available from end of August 2025.
- Deadline for booking form Tuesday 30 September 2025 at 5pm (due to popularity this event will be capped at 200 participants. If we reach this number of bookings before the deadline we will close bookings).
- Email to be sent out to all participants Friday 3 October 2025.
- Bedford Junior Aquathlon – Sunday 12 October 2025 (Robinson Pool and Bedford Park) (1st, 2nd and 3rd presented awards on day).
- Results emailed out to all participants on Monday 13 October 2025.
Participants must book on, no entries will be accepted on the day.
Email sport@bedford.gov.uk for more information about the Bedford Junior Aquathlon.