This programme is designed to support your mental wellbeing as well as physical.
We regularly host yoga, mindfulness and nutrition programmes. Stay up-to-date on our social media for the latest announcements or sign up to our Wellbeing Mailing List below
Programmes
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Yoga
Join us from Tuesday 4th February at 7.30pm for our Yoga for Relaxation sessions.
The yoga will be live but don’t worry, you won’t be seen or heard! The only person on screen will be our lovely instructor Bernadette King from the Peaceful Practice.
Sessions will be held weekly at 7.30pm on Tuesday evenings:
Tuesday 04 February, 7.30pm
Tuesday 11 February, 7.30pm
To register, imply follow this SIGN UP LINK and enter your details, you will be sent a confirmation email which will contain the webinar link. The webinar will not show your video, you will only see our team and Bernadette. If you require any additional information or have any queries please email england@fertilitynetworkuk.org
The yoga will be live but don’t worry, you won’t be seen or heard! The only person on screen will be our lovely instructor Bernadette King from the Peaceful Practice.
What do I need?
- A yoga mat if you have one (a soft floor/carpeted area if not)
- some comfortable clothes that you can move/stretch in
- A cushion for support
- A blanket for the relaxation session
If you want to, we’d be very grateful for a small donation
If you can spare a donation of £3 per class to help us cover costs and keep the classes going, we’d be over the moon!
Donate HERE
Or donate by text:
Text FNUK5 to 70085 for a one-off donation of £5
Text FNUK10 to 70085 for a one-off donation of £10
Or you can text FNUK followed by the donation value of your choice to 70085 for a one-off donation of your choice.
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Mindfulness
Mindfulness can help us to build resilience, stability and connection during these very difficult times. It can help us to find balance and even joy amidst uncertainty and worry. Through the practice of mindfulness we learn how to take care of our stress so that it doesn’t overwhelm us and in so doing we learn how to take care of each other.
Who is this suitable for?
Our free Mindfulness programmes are suitable for beginners and for those who have already some mindfulness experience. Hosted on Zoom, the programme will include a course e-manual along with recordings of the mindfulness practices to use each week at home between sessions.
Many participants have remarked on the feeling of connection and intimacy that they have experienced from attending the online meditations and classes since the start of the pandemic.
How to join
These courses are free to attend but places tend to be limited and registration is essential. Please follow us on social media to be the first to find out when the next course is planned or sign up to our wellbeing mailing list above for updates on all our wellbeing programmes.
Testimonials
‘The pandemic has been very isolating for me, as for many others, and it has been very positive to make new friends via the network. The mindfulness course was genuinely life-changing for me. I’ve tried counselling many times and whilst useful, it really doesn’t compare to what I have gained from Veronica’s course.’
‘Thank you so much, I truly enjoyed and have learnt and taken so much from it. It is changing my life. And you are wonderful Veronica, thank you so much.’
‘For many years I have tried mindfulness, ‘self-taught’ using various apps. However, the course really taught me what mindfulness is and how to practice. The 2 key factors for me were being taught by someone so experienced; and the second was doing it in a group. I think the enquiry sessions reinforced what happens when you practice.’
‘Thanks for providing such a great class. I am so grateful for it. Veronica is a fantastic teacher’
‘Learning a lot about myself and just great to have that support and connectivity that we are all craving at the moment.’
For more information on mindfulness, watch this webinar with Veronica Ellis.
Visit our events page and search ‘mindfulness’ to find our upcoming events Events & Group meetings | Fertility Network
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Nutrition
Diet is an important tool for both men and women when trying to conceive. Whether you’re trying to improve your reproductive health and boost your chances as a result, or reaching a target weight for treatment, our four-week nutrition workshops are designed to inform, motivate and help you stay on track.
How to join
These courses are free to attend but places tend to be limited and registration is essential. Please follow us on social media to be the first to find out when the next course is planned or sign up to our wellbeing mailing list above for updates on all our wellbeing programmes.
For more information on nutrition, watch this webinar with nutritionist Sarah Trimble.
If you are seeking support for weight loss as part of your fertility journey, you can also join our Fertility Weight Loss Group for peer-to-peer support. Find out more here
Watch week 1 of our 4-week course on nutrition for weight loss with Sarah Trimble below or visit our YouTube channel to watch the entire series here. This programme is supported by the Scottish Government Maternal and Infant Health Branch and aims to improve Health and Wellbeing services in relation to infertility, maternity and neonatal services across Scotland.
Visit our events page and search ‘nutrition’ to find our upcoming sessions Events & Group meetings | Fertility Network
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Fertility In The Workplace Wellbeing Programs
Thursday 13th February, 7.30pm
Fertility In The Workplace Wellbeing Workshop with Dusha Radosavljevic
Conscious Choices on a Fertility Journey whilst Navigating the WorkplaceUsing lifestyle medicine strategies and holistic practices for health, balance, and preparation both at home and at work.
Join us for a relaxing but practical evening session with take away strategies and allow a moment to prioritise your wellbeing and gain valuable tools to support your fertility journey.
Group Mentoring Programme
Monthly peer to peer mentoring group, offering support and guidance to women experiencing fertility challenges at work. Click here to find register or if you have any questions, please contact FITW@fertilitynetworkuk.org
Register for access to our Member’s platform
View previous recorded wellbeing sessions and access hints and tips from our team of experts on workplace health and wellness.
To access our member’s platform, log in here
Subscribe to Fertility In The Workplace mailing listTo find out more about Wellbeing in the Workplace pages please visit our main page here
We are supported by the VCSE Health and Wellbeing Fund, part of a partnership programme between Department of Health & Social Care, NHS England, and UK Health Security Agency, to support the government’s strategy aimed at improving Women’s Health and supporting them to remain in the workplace.