Chair Yoga in Grantham: Find Your Feet This Autumn at St Wulfram's Church

Chair yoga in Grantham runs on the second Friday of every month, from 1pm to 2pm, at St Wulfram's Church. The gentle, guided sessions are designed to help older people build strength, balance and confidence, the qualities that help them stay steady on their feet and safe in their own homes. No experience is needed, and everyone is welcome.

What is chair yoga at St Wulfram's Church like?

Picture a Friday afternoon inside St Wulfram's Church in Grantham. Autumn light filtering through those magnificent Gothic windows. A circle of chairs. Friendly faces. And a quiet, unhurried hour that leaves people feeling steadier, calmer and more connected than when they arrived.

The sessions are led by Anand Parekh, Managing Director of Right at Home Grantham, Newark, Melton Mowbray & Oakham, who describes them as one of the things he is most proud of bringing to the community. People come from across the villages, from Great Gonerby and Barrowby to Belton and Manthorpe. Every time, the room quickly relaxes: eyes close, shoulders drop and breathing slows. For an hour, the week's worries wait outside.

Who is chair yoga suitable for?

Chair yoga is designed for older people who want gentle movement without getting down on the floor. There is no experience needed and every movement is guided from a chair. Anyone with a health condition, recent surgery or a history of falls should check with their GP before starting a new form of exercise.

How can chair yoga help with falls prevention?

Falls are one of the leading reasons older people lose their independence. A moment of unsteadiness on the stairs, an uncertain step on a wet path or a wobble getting up from an armchair can change everything.

Stronger legs, better balance and improved flexibility do not simply disappear with age. With the right support, they can be maintained. The NHS has clear advice on preventing falls, including the role of strength and balance exercise.

What are the warning signs of a falls risk?

• Holding on to furniture when moving around the house
• Reluctance to go out alone
• Near-misses that are quietly brushed off
• Difficulty getting up from a chair
• Feeling dizzy or unsteady

If someone you love shows any of these signs, take it seriously, encourage a GP check, and perhaps mention a Friday afternoon in a beautiful church with a warm group of local people.

How else does Right at Home support people in Grantham?

Beyond chair yoga, the local team supports families across Grantham, Newark-on-Trent, Melton Mowbray, Oakham and the surrounding villages with care at home. That includes help with daily routines through visiting care, companionship, personal care and more specialist support such as dementia care. Always local, always personal.

How can families get started?

Chair Yoga runs every second Friday, 1pm to 2pm, at St Wulfram's Church, Grantham. There is no need to book; just come along. For questions about care at home, the local team is happy to help.

To talk things through, call the local team on 01476 833168 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) or book a free, no-obligation care assessment online. The office is based at Autumn Park Business Centre, Dysart Road, Grantham, NG31 7EU.

Frequently asked questions

When is chair yoga in Grantham?

Chair Yoga runs on the second Friday of every month, from 1pm to 2pm, at St Wulfram's Church in Grantham.

Do I need any yoga experience?

No. No experience is needed and there is no getting up and down from the floor. All movements are guided and done from a chair.

Can chair yoga help prevent falls?

Gentle exercise that builds strength, balance and flexibility can help older people stay steady on their feet. Anyone with a health condition or a history of falls should check with their GP before starting a new exercise.

Who leads the chair yoga sessions?

Sessions are led by Anand Parekh, Managing Director of Right at Home Grantham, Newark, Melton Mowbray & Oakham.

How do I find out more about care at home?

Call 01476 833168 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) to talk to the local team about care at home or to book a free care assessment.

Written by Anand Parekh, Managing Director, Right at Home Grantham, Newark, Melton Mowbray & Oakham.