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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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Reducing Stress Through Community Yoga
Our 12-week free yoga course has had a profound impact on stress levels of residents in Hangleton.
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.
A Spring in our step
The Brighton Natural Health Foundation, are passionate about empowering people and communities to embrace mindful movement for a happier, healthier lifestyle. Find out about our outreach work, free training and research.
Report into a Yoga for Long Covid Project
Between November 2022 and February 2023 a project designed to meet the needs of people in Sussex facing the effects of long-covid through delivery of mindful movement classes.
Brighton Yoga Festival
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
New Beginnings!
Reaching out… After forty years of providing mindful movement classes in the centre of Brighton, we are now in a position to help develop these life-changing practices throughout the city. Evidence shows that activities such as yoga, tai chi, dance and meditation can make a crucial difference to health, wellbeing and disease prevention. But sadly, … Read more
Towards a healthy city launch event
After many months of planning and reflection, June the 20th 2023 saw the launch of Brighton Natural Health Foundation charity (BNHF). It sprang from the closing down of the Brighton Natural Health Centre premises in Regent Street after forty years and provided us with the opportunity to develop a bold new vision. Many of us have … Read more