From Couch to Middlesbrough 10km – 14 Top tips on how I did it and how you can too!

A journey from Couch to Middlesbrough 10km, to The Great North Run Why I decided to start running On fourth of September 2022, I completed my first ever 10k run. It was Middlesbrough 10K run. My friend Izzy joined me and I placed 970th and finished in 1 hour 22 mins! It was such aContinue reading “From Couch to Middlesbrough 10km – 14 Top tips on how I did it and how you can too!”

3 ways to change your attitude towards exercise.

The importance of exercise The NHS (National Health Service, UK) recommends adults (from 19-64) should do some form of physical exercise daily. The NHS also recommend that older adults (65+) should be exercising daily, even if it is light activity. At AMALAwellness, we recommend focusing on exercises that cover flexibility, balance, strength and aerobic fitness.Continue reading “3 ways to change your attitude towards exercise.”

Chair Yoga and Exercise in Coulby Newham

Unfortunately our class in Langdon Square Community Centre, Middlesbrough has been postponed till further notice. Please see our timetable here for our classes locally (Closest is Linthorpe and Nunthorpe). Keep Moving Teesside! Try your first lesson on the house! AMALAwellness is excited to be offering Chair Based Yoga and Exercise courses on Tuesday afternoons. WeContinue reading “Chair Yoga and Exercise in Coulby Newham”

Gift Cards – Keep Moving Teesside!

Keep Moving Teesside! Gift Cards for our Chair Yoga and Exercise Classes. “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” CS Lewis Keep Moving Teesside! Classes are not only a great physical workout, they are great for improving mental wellbeing as well as being social and fun. The classesContinue reading “Gift Cards – Keep Moving Teesside!”

Festival of Ageing Better Middlesbrough – Our Experience

Ageing Better Middlesbrough asked us to host a stall at their Festival on Wednesday 29th of October. Spreading the word about our classes. AMALAwellness – What we do in Teesside… We have helped over 200 people look after their physical and mental wellbeing with our gentle, accessible yoga and exercise classes since setting up inContinue reading “Festival of Ageing Better Middlesbrough – Our Experience”

Ashtanga in Middlesbrough and Stockton – Managing Anxiety and OCD Symptoms

Practising Mysore Ashtanga (the traditional way of practising Asthanga yoga) has changed many peoples mental wellbeing around the world for the better. When practiced daily with persistence, it is a very transformational practice. Through the power of having a committed, dedicated practice, not only does practice change for good on the mat, life off the mat startsContinue reading “Ashtanga in Middlesbrough and Stockton – Managing Anxiety and OCD Symptoms”

Community Yoga in Middlesbrough & Stockton (Teesside) – AMALAwellness

Community Yoga, Chair Yoga and Chair Exercise in Middlesbrough, Stockton & Redcar and Cleveland. Blog Post Created 19th July 2021, Updated 14th November 2021. Hi all! As things start to change and restrictions are lifted, I just thought I would update you on our plans moving forward. AMALAwellness – Young at Heart, and Active forContinue reading “Community Yoga in Middlesbrough & Stockton (Teesside) – AMALAwellness”