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Breath Body Mind

FREE Support For Unpaid Carers

What is Breath, Body, Mind?

Breath Body Mind is a 4 or 6 week course that helps unpaid carers like you learn easy breathing and movement exercises, to build resilience, feel less stressed and worried.

Scientists have researched these breathing exercises for years, and they really help people feel calmer and have more energy.

Breath Body Mind is run in and around York by Partners in Dementia. Please note is open to any unpaid carer, for example carers of people with mental health conditions, heart disease, children with additional needs.

Who are Breath, Body, Mind courses for?

• Breath Body Mind is recommended in research and by clinicians for carers to help reduce stress and support them in their caring role.
• Our project is for unpaid carers who live in York or nearby villages.
• An unpaid carer is someone who looks after a family member, partner, or friend because they are sick, disabled, have a mental health problem, or an addiction - and they don’t get paid for helping.

What happens on the course?

• A trained Breath, Body, Mind teacher leads small group classes for up to 10 carers.
• The teacher shows you ways to slow down your breathing, calm your body, and boost your energy.
• Each class lasts two hours, and gives time for you to meet other carers, and chat with staff.
• Carers are provided with resources and encouraged to keep doing the exercises at home every day, to get the most from the course.
• Courses are either in person at community venues or online.
• We may invite you to share your experiences of using this service to contribute to our research.

What does it cost to attend a Breath, Body, Mind course?

All Breath, Body, Mind courses are fully funded (FREE to you), thanks to the players of the National Lottery who have made this project possible.

To find out more or to book onto an upcoming course:

Visit https://www.partnersindementia.org/service/help-for-unpaid-carers/

Email justin@partnersindementia.org 

Tel 07932 420726