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Yoga on the Beach

Last week, I got the email from the Charity Commission – the Brighton Yoga Foundation (BYF) had officially been wound up!

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Brighton Yoga Foundation – End of an Era

Last week, I got the email from the Charity Commission – the Brighton Yoga Foundation (BYF) had officially been wound up!

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New Chair of the Board

Peter has had a passionate interest in mindful movement for over 40 years and regularly practises Tai Chi.

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Pilates Power

Pilates Power We have been busy transforming lives through Pilates this summer with our free course at the Crew Club in Whitehawk with teacher Julia Murray Logue. 100% of participants benefitted from the course physically and mentally and want it to continue. For some, the effects were life-changing: “I was struggling with IIH pressure in … Read more

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Support our work, win Prizes!

Yoga retreats, saunas, massages, hampers….enter our raffle now to win one our fabulous prizes as well as help fund life-changing classes for people who need them most. Thanks to our wonderful local wellness community for providing such brilliant prizes. The Brighton Natural Health Foundation provides free yoga and mindful movement classes for people facing health … Read more

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Yoga, Foraging and Lunch

Join us for a rejuvenating day of gentle yoga, mindful foraging, and a delicious, nourishing lunch at the stunning Wilding Waterhall nature reserve , all in support of the Brighton Natural Health Foundation. Tammy McCann will lead a gentle, nourishing yoga session that will encourage compassion and kindness. We will then join Abi from Sussex … Read more

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Chair of Trustees

Chair of Trustees Needed  We are looking for an active and engaged Chair who can provide strong leadership and guidance as we embark on our strategy for the next few years. You will play a leadership role both within the Charity itself and in championing our mission to the outside world. You will be joining … Read more

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Evaluation of Mindful Movement for Health Project

Evaluation of Six-Week Mindful Movement Course for Health This six week mindful movement course took place in two locations – one in central Brighton and one in Woodingdean. Referrals were made by social prescribers from the Central and East PCN team. Patients with long-term health conditions were invited to attend. The course was chair-based and … Read more

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David’s story

David’s Story David, a former PE teacher, met Brighton Yoga Foundation* teacher Louise Windsor whilst he was living at the Turning Tides homeless charity in Worthing.  David was in recovery from alcohol addiction and was looking for something to support him at a difficult time.  He found yoga.  As well as being a career PE … Read more

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Brighton Yoga Festival 2025

And it’s back! The warmer months herald the approach of the Brighton Yoga Festival – an important part of every yogi’s diary. The 12th annual Yoga Festival will bring together extraordinary teachers from across our wonderful city. We believe yoga is for everyone and with over 50 classes to choose from and no experience needed, you’re … Read more

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Evaluation of Mindful Movement Classes at South Asian Women’s Group

A report from a 12-week free yoga course run by the Brighton Natural Health Foundation and run in conjunction with the South Asian Women’s Group for people over 55 which is part of the city’s Gujarati Cultural Society. The course was funded by Sport England.

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BNHF announces Merger with Brighton Yoga Foundation

Brighton Natural Health Foundation (BNHF) is delighted to announce our merger with long-standing partner, Brighton Yoga Foundation (BYF), uniting our shared vision of making mindful movement accessible to everyone throughout Brighton and Hove, and beyond.

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BNHF annual report 2023-2024

From teacher training to festivals to community classes, we have had an exciting first year working in and with communities and reducing health inequalities through mindful movement.

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Reducing Stress Through Community Yoga

Our 12-week free yoga course has had a profound impact on stress levels of residents in Hangleton.

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Community Mindful Movement Day at the Downsman Wellbeing Space

The day on March 16th 2024 was jointly organised by the Hangleton and Knoll Project and the Brighton Natural Health Foundation to launch the Downsman Wellbeing Space in Hangleton. Funded by National Lottery Awards for All.

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