Yoga, pilates and tai chi for older people
Yoga, pilates and tai chi for older people
If you are aged 60 or over, there are low or no cost yoga, pilates or tai chi classes you can join in Camden.
Hatha yoga with Ros, Abbey Community Centre
First class free, £10 per session thereafter (concessions available)
Booking essential. Private tutor activity. Bring your own mat, blocks and belts provided.
Abbey Community Centre, 172 Belsize Road, NW6 4BJ
Mondays, 12.30pm to 1.30pm
Email: rosgelbart@gmail.com
Phone: 020 7624 8378
Website: abbeycc-kilburn.org.uk
Seated yoga with Anna, Abbey Community Centre
Free for Camden residents
A gentle seated yoga class perfect for maintaining your mobility, strength and flexibility. Booking essential. Provided in partnership with Adult Camden Learning.
Abbey Community Centre, 172 Belsize Road, NW6 4BJ
Mondays, 2pm to 3.30pm, term time only
Phone: 020 7624 8378
Email: reception@abbeycc-kilburn.org.uk
Website: abbeycc-kilburn.org.uk
Tai Chi Qigong with Jennie, Abbey Community Centre
Free for Camden residents
Booking essential. Provided in partnership with Adult Camden Learning.
Abbey Community Centre, 172 Belsize Road, NW6 4BJ
Thursdays, 10am to 11am, term time only
Phone: 020 7624 8378
Email: reception@abbeycc-kilburn.org.uk
Website: abbeycc-kilburn.org.uk
Tai Chi, Pancras Square Leisure Centre
You’ll need a pay and play card which costs £5.90 per year for adults aged 60 and over – check the cost of this session with the leisure centre.
Pancras Square Leisure Centre, Pancras Square, N1C 4AG
Tuesdays, 12.15 to 1.15pm
Phone: 020 3343 6010
Website: better.org.uk/leisure-centre/london/camden
Yoga, Pancras Square Leisure Centre
You’ll need a pay and play card which costs £5.90 per year for adults aged 60 and over – check the cost of this session with the leisure centre.
Pancras Square Leisure Centre, Pancras Square, N1C 4AG
Fridays, 3.15pm to 4.15pm
Phone: 020 3343 6010
Website: better.org.uk/leisure-centre/london/camden
Yoga, Talacre Leisure Centre
You’ll need pay and play card which costs £5.90 per year for adults aged 60 and over – check the cost of this session with the leisure centre.
Talacre Leisure Centre, Dalby Street, Kentish Town, NW5 3AF
Fridays, 2pm to 3pm
Phone: 020 3343 6020
Website: better.org.uk/leisure-centre/london/camden
Tai chi, Kentish Town Leisure Centre
You’ll need pay and play card which costs £5.90 per year for adults aged 60 and over – check the cost of this session with the leisure centre.
Kentish Town Leisure Centre, Grafton Road, NW5 3DU
Wednesdays 9.15 to 10.15am
Friday 11.15am to 12.15pm
Phone: 020 3649 4310
Website: better.org.uk/leisure-centre/london/camden
Yoga, Kentish Town Leisure Centre
You’ll need pay and play card which costs £5.90 per year for adults aged 60 and over – check the cost of this session with the leisure centre.
Kentish Town Leisure Centre, Grafton Road, NW5 3DU
Mondays, 10.15 to 11.15am and 8.15 to 9.15pm
Tuesdays, 8.15 to 9.15am
Thursdays, 9.15 to 10.15am
Fridays, 10.15 to 11.15am
Sundays, 9 to 10am
Phone: 020 3649 4310
Website: better.org.uk/leisure-centre/london/camden
Pilates, Kentish Town Leisure Centre
You’ll need pay and play card which costs £5.90 per year for adults aged 60 and over – check the cost of this session with the leisure centre.
Kentish Town Leisure Centre, Grafton Road, NW5 3DU
Mondays, 11.15am to 12.15pm
Tuesdays, 6.15 to 7.15pm
Thursdays, 7.15 to 8.15pm
Fridays, 9.15 to 10.15am
Phone: 020 3649 4310
Website: better.org.uk/leisure-centre/london/camden
Chi Kung, Castlehaven Community Association
Castlehaven Community Association run the Ageactivity 60+ programme. There is an annual membership fee of £25 and the offer to try a class before you buy.
Restore and revitalise your body, mind and spirit. Chi Kung is a gentle exercise combining movements with breath. It is based on repetitions of sets of movements specifically designed to improve health and wellbeing. Please wear comfortable clothes, sensible footwear, or bare feet if you’re comfortable and have water to hand. This class is suitable for beginners.
Clarence Hall, Bradfield Court, Hawley Road, Camden Town, NW1 8RN
Tuesdays, 11am to midday
Phone: 020 7692 2238
Email: beatrix@castlehaven.org.uk
Tai Chi, Castlehaven Community Association
Castlehaven Community Association run the Ageactivity 60+ programme. There is an annual membership fee of £25 and the offer to try a class before you buy.
Tai Chi is a meditative exercise that helps you learn to use your senses, mind and body together, promoting a sense of calm and balance. In this class, the experienced tutor, Shirley, will guide you through a series of meditation and movements.
Community Hub, Devas Garden Room, 21 Castlehaven Road, NW1 8RU
Tuesdays, 2pm to 3pm
Phone: 020 7692 2238
Email: healthhaven@castlehaven.org.uk
Yoga, Castlehaven Community Association
Castlehaven Community Association run the Ageactivity 60+ programme. There is an annual membership fee of £25 and the offer to try a class before you buy.
‘Sometimes the most important thing we do in a day is the rest we take between two deep breaths.’ These over 60s easy yoga classes will help you to develop strength, balance, and flexibility. Whether you’re an experienced yogi or a complete beginner, this class caters to all abilities and focuses on mental wellbeing as much as the physical.
Castlehaven Community Association, 23 Castlehaven Road, Camden Town, NW1 8RU
Thursdays, 10.30am to 11.30am
Phone: 020 7692 2238
Email: beatrix@castlehaven.org.uk
Over 60s Easy Yoga
Castlehaven Community Association run the Age activity 60+ programme. There is an annual membership fee of £25 and the offer to try a class before you buy.
‘Sometimes the most important thing we do in a day is the rest we take between two deep breaths.’ Our over 60’s easy yoga classes will help you to develop strength, balance, and flexibility. Whether you’re an experienced yogi or a complete beginner, this class caters to all abilities and focuses on mental well-being as much as the physical.
Thursdays 10:30am – 11:30am
Castlehaven Community Association, 23 Castlehaven Road, Camden Town, London NW1 8RU
If you would like to take part in these sessions or become an Ageactivity member, please email beatrix@castlehaven.org.uk or call 020 7692 2238.
Tai Chi
Free to members; Yearly membership £10
Tai Chi is said to have benefits that other classes may not provide. The class is taught by Ken from Camden Adult Community Learning (ACL). Practicing Tai Chi can help improve balance, reduce the risk of falls, strengthen muscles, and increase flexibility. Additionally, it can help develop core strength to enhance stability and reduce back pain. To join the class, you will need to fill out an enrolment form and a course diary.
Thursdays 10:00am – 11:00am
Third Age Project, Cumberland Market, Regent’s Park, London NW1 3RH or online via Zoom
Tel: 020 7383 4922 email: info@thirdageproject.org.uk, website: www.thirdageproject.org.uk
Chair Based Yoga
FREE
Suitable for all abilities for everyone. Term Time only
Tuesdays 2-3pm.
62 Marchmont Community Centre, London WC1N 1AB
Tel: 0207 278 5635 website: www.kcbna.org.uk/older-people
Tai Chi
FREE
Suitable for all abilities, mixed class, al are welcome. You will need to register with us on the details below.
Mondays 1.45 -2.45pm.
62 Marchmont Community Centre, London WC1N 1AB,
Tel: 0207 278 5635 Website: https://www.kcbna.org.uk/older-people
Qi Gong
Free
All levels welcome, casual, loose-fitting clothing recommended.
Tuesdays 12:30 - 13:30
7 Dials Club @CGCC, 42 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, WC2H 9LA
Tel: 02076911577, Email: manager@cgcc.org.uk Website: https://cgcc.org.uk/
Yoga
£5 per session
All levels welcome, casual, loose-fitting clothing recommended.
Wednesdays 10:00 - 11:00
Covent Garden Dragon Hall Address: 17 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LT
Tel: 07759646507 Email: john@dragonhall.org.uk Website: https://www.dragonhall.org.uk/
Pilates
£5 per session
All levels welcome, casual, loose-fitting clothing recommended, mats supplied
Covent Garden Dragon Hall Address: 17 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LT
Wednesday 11:15 - 12:15
Tel: 07759646507 Email: john@dragonhall.org.uk Website: https://www.dragonhall.org.uk/
Tai Chi
Free
All levels welcome, casual, loose-fitting clothing recommended, mats supplied
Wednesday 14:45 - 15:45
7 Dials Club @CGCC, 42 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, WC2H 9LA
Tel: 02076911577 Email: manager@cgcc.org.uk Website: https://cgcc.org.uk/
Tai Chi Advanced
Healthy Living Membership. This allows full off-peak access (Mon – Fri: 06.30-15.45 Sat – Sun: normal club opening hours)
To be eligible for this membership you must be 60 years +
6 month £170 (no joining fee or entry fee)
12 month £300 (no joining fee or entry fee
Advanced Tai Chi class with instructor Uta
Fridays 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM GMT
The Central YMCA Club, 112 Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3NQ.
Declan Duncan 0203 994 9624 James Simpkin 0203 994 9615 Email: james.simpkin@ymca.co.uk Website: https://www.ymcaclub.co.uk/club-classes/older-adults/
Qui Gong
Healthy Living Membership. This allows full off-peak access (Mon – Fri: 06.30-15.45 Sat – Sun: normal club opening hours)
To be eligible for this membership you must be 60 years +
6 month £170 (no joining fee or entry fee)
12 month £300 (no joining fee or entry fee
A class that focuses on posture, balance and core strength using slow, controlled movements.
Monday 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Central YMCA Club, 112 Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3NQ.
Declan Duncan 0203 994 9624 James Simpkin 0203 994 9615 Email: james.simpkin@ymca.co.uk Website: https://www.ymcaclub.co.uk/club-classes/older-adults/
Disco Stretch
Healthy Living Membership This allows full off-peak access (Mon – Fri: 06.30-15.45 Sat – Sun: normal club opening hours)
To be eligible for this membership you must be 60 years +
6 month £170 (no joining fee or entry fee)
12 month £300 (no joining fee or entry fee
A exercise to music class to improve your coordination and flexibility.
Monday 2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
The Central YMCA Club, 112 Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3NQ.
Declan Duncan 0203 994 9624 James Simpkin 0203 994 9615 Email: james.simpkin@ymca.co.uk Website: https://www.ymcaclub.co.uk/club-classes/older-adults/
Meditation
Healthy Living Membership. This allows full off-peak access (Mon – Fri: 06.30-15.45 Sat – Sun: normal club opening hours)
To be eligible for this membership you must be 60 years +
6 month £170 (no joining fee or entry fee)
12 month £300 (no joining fee or entry fee
Meditation is the practice of quietly going within, to be aware of what is going on inside you in a compassionate way. In today’s fast moving, uncertain world, meditation calms the mind and relaxes the body, giving you clarity and focus to deal the pressure of daily living.
Wednesdays 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM
The Central YMCA Club, 112 Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3NQ.
Declan Duncan 0203 994 9624 James Simpkin 0203 994 9615 Email: james.simpkin@ymca.co.uk Website: https://www.ymcaclub.co.uk/club-classes/older-adults/