Hello Sept
- Becky Wells
- Sep 9, 2025
- 5 min read
Hello, September!
Can you believe summer’s already behind us? We're still smiling about our Pilates for Gardeners session at Heron’s Bonsai in August – it was such a lovely day. Stretching, moving, and laughing together surrounded by all those gorgeous bonsai trees… honestly, it felt a bit magical.
Watch the video here🌿
Now with Autumn creeping in, we’ve been thinking about how it’s really the season of letting go. Just like the leaves, it’s a good time to shed the old stuff – whether that’s niggly injuries, habits that aren’t serving us, or just the routines we’ve outgrown. Feels like the perfect excuse to make space for something new, doesn’t it? 🍂
We are already wondering if we should do another Pilates for Gardeners this Autumn. What do you think? Would you be up for joining us for a cosy seasonal stretch?
💫 September is Healthy Ageing Month – Let Bridgeham Support Your Journey 💫
At Bridgeham, we believe that ageing well isn’t just about adding years to your life, it’s about adding life to your years! Healthy ageing means staying mobile, active, and confident in your body so you can enjoy the things you love for as long as possible.
🌿 Osteopathy – Support for Healthy Bones
Strong bones are the foundation of healthy ageing. Osteopathy can help keep your body moving freely while supporting bone health and posture. Gentle, hands-on treatment can ease stiffness, improve alignment, and even play a role in preventing osteoporosis by encouraging movement, balance, and bone-loading activities that strengthen your frame for years to come.
💆 Massage Therapy – Boosting Circulation as We Age
As we get older, our circulation naturally slows, which can leave us feeling stiff, sluggish, or low in energy. Regular massage supports healthy blood flow, delivering oxygen and nutrients to muscles and tissues, while also easing tension and helping your body recover. It’s a simple yet powerful way to keep your system active and your body feeling renewed.
👣 Foot Care – Caring for the Foundation of Every Step
Did you know the average person takes around 115,000 miles worth of steps in a lifetime? That’s more than four times around the world! Your feet are your foundation, and professional foot care helps keep them strong, pain-free, and supported. Looking after your feet now means you’ll stay steady, mobile, and confident with every step you take into the future.
✨ Whether you’re looking to keep fit, manage pain, or simply feel your best, our team at Bridgeham is here to help you age gracefully, healthily, and happily.
👉 Book your next appointment today and take a positive step towards healthy ageing!
🍂 Autumn Yoga Beginner’s Series 🍂
Autumn is a season of transition – a time to ground ourselves, let go of what we no longer need, and move with a little more intention. What better way to honour that than with yoga?
This Beginner’s Series is designed to give you a gentle, supportive introduction to yoga practice. Over 5 weeks, we’ll explore:
✨ Breathwork (Pranayama) – learning how to use your breath to calm the mind and energise the body.
✨ Foundational Asana (postures) – safe alignment, building strength, flexibility, and balance step by step.
✨ Mindfulness in movement – noticing how your body feels, moving with awareness, and cultivating presence.
✨ Relaxation & grounding – closing each class with practices to help you release tension and find stillness.
🧘 When: Saturdays 11:00am – 12:00pm
📅 Sept 13, 20
(then a little pause whilst Janine is away)
📅 Oct 4, 11, 18
💷 Investment: £50 for the 5-week course (payment upfront, no additional discounts)
👥 Maximum of 10 spaces, so places are limited!
This isn’t about being “bendy” or standing on your head, it’s about creating a solid foundation, learning how to listen to your body, and beginning a practice that supports you through the changing seasons. 🌿
If this feels like the right time for you, drop me a message to save your spot.
Call our lovely admin angels to save your space on 01293 542245.
🌿 Healthy Ageing Month Special: Find Balance with Selena’s 6-Week Meditation Course 🌿
As we celebrate Healthy Ageing Month, we’re reminded that true vitality is about more than just physical health — it’s also about keeping our minds calm, our emotions balanced, and our energy flowing smoothly.
That’s why we’re so excited to share that Selena will be guiding a special 6-week meditation course this November, designed to support your emotional wellbeing and overall health as we move through the seasons.
✨ Course Details ✨
📅 Saturdays: 1st November – 5th December 2025
🕚 Time: 11.15am – 12.15pm
💷 Price: £80 for the 6 weeks, or £15 drop-in (no discounts)
🌱 Theme: Balancing Emotions with the 5 Elements
Each week, Selena will introduce one of the Wu Xing (Five Elements) from Chinese medicine — Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. These elements are linked with different organs, seasons, and emotions. Through meditation, breathwork, and guided Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep), you’ll explore how to restore balance within your body and mind.
🌸 What to Expect Each Week 🌸
Gentle breathwork and meditation to support the organs.
Exploration of the related emotion, season, and foods to nourish balance.
A long, deeply restorative Yoga Nidra practice to harmonise and relax.
Weekly Themes:
🌳 Week 1: Liver & Gallbladder – Wood – Spring – Anger/Drive
🔥 Week 2: Heart & Small Intestine – Fire – Summer – Joy/Mania
🌍 Week 3: Stomach & Spleen – Earth – Late Summer – Anxiety/Willpower
💨 Week 4: Lung & Colon – Metal – Autumn – Sadness/Grief/Control
💧 Week 5: Kidney & Bladder – Water – Winter – Fear/Destiny
🌈 Week 6: Finding your own element – Working with your strengths
This is a beautiful opportunity to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and give your mind and body the care it deserves. Whether you join for the full 6 weeks or just drop in, you’ll leave each session feeling calm, clear, and recharged.
👉 Spaces are limited – book early to reserve your place.
✨ Pilates Plus Circuit – Autumn & Winter Block ✨
Join Gordon this autumn and winter for our 8-week Pilates Plus Circuit Class, combining Mat and Reformer Machine exercises with weights and props for an extra challenge.
Each week focuses on a different Pilates principle, giving every session a clear theme and purpose. With a maximum of 4 participants per class, you’ll benefit from plenty of individual attention.
🗓 Dates (Thursdays, 8pm – 50 minutes):
18th September
2nd October
16th October
23rd October
6th November
20th November
27th November
4th December
💷 Pricing:
£15 per class, booked and paid in advance (choose the dates that suit you – billed only for those you book)
£20 drop-in (subject to availability)
📌 Spaces are limited – secure your spot early!
Oh, and don’t forget to keep your eyes peeled over on social media channels too!
We post daily with clinic updates, interesting articles and MUCH more! September is going to be a busy month so keep your eyes peeled for more information on:
National Happy Cat Month
RA Awareness Week
Know Your Numbers Week
Happiness At Work Week
World Reflexology Week
World Sepsis Day
World Heart Day
Migraine Awareness Week
If you've liked our Facebook page & not seeing many of our posts, make sure you check out our recent video with some top tips to see more!
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