Over 50s Yoga Therapy - Bury

06/08/2026

Over 50s Yoga Therapy - Bury definitely cultivated awareness, in movement and stillness, in this morning's class at Burrs.

I hope you all felt those connections between body, breath and mind because you certainly all looked beautifully calm and focused.

Feeling suitably energised and rejuvenated all round!

Many thanks, as well to Izzy Cross for her help this morning. She has taken some superb photos and videos of us all which I will share soon.

For more information about Over 50s Yoga Therapy classes, held every Thursday morning above the Lamppost Cafe, Burrs, and over zoom, please visit the website link:

https://oliviarigby-yogatherapy.co.uk/in-person-over-50s-yoga-therapy.html

The purpose of a yoga pose isn't the pose itself. It’s about preparing your body for stillness.⁠
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In the classical tradition, āsana was a means of creating the physical stability and ease needed for seated meditation. Why?⁠
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When the body settles, the breath slows. When the breath slows, the mind has space to quiet. And in that quiet, you begin to notice—your thoughts, patterns, sensations, and the deeper layers of your experience. You begin to witness the inextricable link between them.⁠
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This is the essence of yoga—the path of union. Cultivating awareness, not just in movement, but in stillness. From that place, you can build a profound sense of inner peace, resilience, and clarity.

13/05/2026

This is a really interesting article from "The Conversation," helping to explain why we now do our yoga therapy practice with light weights on our wrists and ankles.

https://theconversation.com/strength-training-may-be-the-key-to-healthy-ageing-276133 Article by Christopher Hurst, Senior Research Associate, Newcastle University

Some of the key takeaways for me are that:

Maintaining muscle strength combats sarcopenia, improves mobility, balance, and reduces the risk of falls and fractures.
Strength training—using weights, resistance bands, or body weight—is the most effective way to build and maintain muscle, even with lighter weights if effort is high.

Healthy ageing is about staying independent, maintaining mobility and continuing to enjoy everyday activities as you get older. For many people, what matters most is being able to get out of a chair without help, carry shopping home, climb the stairs and recover quickly after illness. This may seem ordinary but it is deeply meaningful. These small acts underpin independence and dignity.

It is also not necessary to train every day. Evidence suggests a single session per week can be enough to produce meaningful gains in strength, particularly in people new to training.

The UK Health and Social Care select committee is currently examining how physical activity can support healthy ageing, with strength training forming part of the discussion.

Older people are willing to try strength training, even if they have never done it before, when exercises are tailored to their needs and supervised by qualified professionals.

Strength training is not about aesthetics or performance. It is about preserving function, confidence and your quality of life for as long as possible.

Maintaining muscle strength is one of the most accessible, effective and low-cost ways to influence how well we age.

For more information on working with light weights in my over 50s yoga therapy classes, please visit my website
https://www.oliviarigby-yogatherapy.co.uk/

or contact me, Olivia Rigby, on 07746197511 or [email protected]

Muscle loss increases fall risk and frailty with age. The good news? Just one weekly strength session can help maintain independence.

07/05/2026

Over 50s Yoga Therapy - Bury is back to normal week commencing Monday 11th May.
We have a full week of drop-in yoga therapy classes, both online and in-person.

Online classes are every
Monday from 10 - 11.30am
Tuesday and Thursday from 6.30 - 8pm

In-person classes are every
Thursday from 10 - 11.30am above the Lamppost Cafe, Burrs Country Park, Bury, BL8 1DA

For more information please visit my website
https://www.oliviarigby-yogatherapy.co.uk/zoom-over-50s-yoga-therapy.html

Or you can contact me on 07746197511 or [email protected]

I look forward to seeing you all soon.
Olivia Rigby
Yoga Therapist 🧘‍♀️

29/04/2026

Over 50s Yoga Therapy classes will resume tomorrow morning above the Lamppost Cafe, Burrs

Join us from 10-11.30 to get your body moving, improve your posture, and calm your mind

https://oliviarigby-yogatherapy.co.uk/in-person-over-50s-yoga-therapy.html

For more information please contact me on 07746197511 or [email protected]

See you soon
Olivia 🧘‍♀️ xx

23/04/2026

There will be no over 50s Yoga Therapy classes week commencing Monday 20th April - either at Burrs on Thursday or online.

Classes will resume on Thursday 30th April, above the Lamppost Cafe, Burrs.

I look forward to seeing you all then.
Best wishes
Olivia 🧘‍♀️

11/03/2026

Over 50s Yoga Therapy re-starts Thursday 12th March after a short break.

Join us from 10 - 11.30 above the Lamppost Cafe, Burrs Country Park, BL8 1DA

You will need to bring your own equipment of a yoga mat and 2 blankets or towels to begin. After your first session I will advise you on which ankle and wrist weights you will need to buy.

The class is drop-in and you can pay cash or online.

For more information please contact me on 07746197511 or [email protected]

https://oliviarigby-yogatherapy.co.uk/in-person-over-50s-yoga-therapy.html

Zoom classes are also available throughout the week.

25/02/2026

There will be no yoga therapy class on Thursday 26th February and Thursday 5th March 🏖️😎☀️

There is a 90 minute zoom recording available if you want to continue your yoga practice whilst I am away. Please let me know if you would like the link sending to you
[email protected]

We will resume from 10-11.30am on Thursday 12th March, above the Lamppost Cafe, Burrs Country Park, Bury.

I look forward to seeing you all then.

Olivia 🧘‍♀️

28/01/2026

Thinking about joining our over 50s Yoga Therapy class but not sure it's for you?
The Chief Medical Officer recommends yoga for adults and older adults as a way to build strength - helping to keep muscles, bones and joints strong.

Come along on a Thursday morning from 10 - 11.30am to over 50s Yoga Therapy class. You will find us above the Lamppost Cafe in their function room on the first floor.

We cover all areas of yoga including postures, breathing and relaxation. We also work with light weights. Up to date science suggests that working with light weights is beneficial for this age range. We have found it helps improve posture, balance, strength and much more.

You will need to bring your own equipment of a yoga mat, blankets and blocks. I will advise you on what weights you need when you come along to the first session.

For more information please visit my website https://oliviarigby-yogatherapy.co.uk
Or you can contact me on 07746197511 or [email protected]

I look forward to meeting you soon.
Best wishes
Olivia 🧎‍♀️‍➡️🧘‍♀️

04/01/2026

Over 50s Yoga Therapy - with light weights, re-starts on Monday 5th January.

Women only live zoom sessions are held every
Monday from 10 -11.30am
Tuesday from 6.30 - 8pm
Thursday from 6.30 - 8pm

In-person classes are held above the Lamppost Cafe, at Burrs Country Park, Bury, BL8 1DA. Come and join us on a Thursday morning from 10 - 11.30.

You will need to provide your own equipment for all classes. This includes a yoga mat, blocks and blankets as well as some light weights. I will advise you on everything you need when you come to the first session.

For more details on all the classes please visit my website
https://oliviarigby-yogatherapy.co.uk

You can contact me on 07746197511 or [email protected]

Best wishes
Olivia 🧘‍♀️

03/01/2026

In-person over 50s Yoga Therapy - with light weights restarts Thursday 8th January.
Come along, from 10 -11.30am, above the Lamppost Care, Burrs Country Park, Bury, BL8 1DA.

If you prefer to practice in an evening, then you can join us, over zoom, for a women only over 50s Yoga Therapy session. Held every Tuesday and Thursday from 6.30 - 8pm. There is also a Monday morning class from 10 - 11.30am.

You will need to provide your own equipment for all classes. This will include a yoga mat, blankets, blocks and light weights. I will advise you of the details when you come to the first session.

If you want more information, please visit my website
https://oliviarigby-yogatherapy.co.uk
You can also contact me on 07746197511 or [email protected]

I look forward to meeting you soon.

Best wishes
Olivia