Take an hour of time out to just be still with some gentle relaxation techniques. Use the time to re-evaluate your priorities and adapt your goals. By taking a moment to pause, relax and reflect we are better equipped to assess our situations, and refocus appropriately. If you are interested in any of our programmes then please contact Carolyn on (ccotter@cranncentre.ie / 085 8701656).

This twenty-minute, low-impact, upper-body workout exercises and stretches the shoulders and fingers. These can be done in a seated or standing position. If you want to challenge yourself you can use any of the following props - light handheld weights, a medium sized ball, two tennis balls or two small bottles of water. Join us as we stay flexible and mobile. If you are interested in joining this or any of our programmes then please contact Carolyn on (ccotter@cranncentre.ie / 085 8701656).

‘Yoga for adults with a physical disability’ is a five week course that is open to adult service users. Suitable for wheelchair users this class is provided by an experienced yoga instructor. Yoga is a very adaptable exercise, and can be easily practiced from a seated position. It can also be modified to an individuals personal needs. There's no special chair required to participate. The main idea of wheelchair yoga is to adapt the poses to what you can do, making it highly suitable for wheelchair users and other people with disabilities. There are many benefits to wheelchair yoga, including the strengthening of the posture and flexibility of the upper and lower body. It also stimulates blood flow which [...]

Take an hour of time out to just be still with some gentle relaxation techniques. Use the time to re-evaluate your priorities and adapt your goals. By taking a moment to pause, relax and reflect we are better equipped to assess our situations, and refocus appropriately. If you are interested in any of our programmes then please contact Carolyn on (ccotter@cranncentre.ie / 085 8701656).