Quotes from our our Morecambe participants
Emma’s Groove class has proved to be a lifeline for me. It’s much more than a bright spot in my week – more like a way to press the ‘reset’ button and energise myself mentally for the week ahead.
The class turned out to be much more than I’d hoped for when I booked in January. She is an AMAZING teacher who really inspires everybody to push their boundaries in terms of movement, creativity and inhibitions. Our comfort zones have well and truly been expanded!
This class provides a safe space for people who want to take things at their own pace, without feeling pressured to move in uncomfortable ways or to follow steps. Just being there is enough, because the energy in the room, the smiles and the music is so uplifting, improvement in physical and mental wellbeing is inevitable. Long may it continue.
Off I went to my first class unsure of what to expect and to my surprise I found myself dancing away, dance like no one is watching we were told, and that’s exactly what we did.
I couldn’t believe that I was in a room full of strangers dancing!!! I don’t dance, I don’t socialise, I don’t do anything – and yet here I was.
Phoenix Rising has helped me to find who I was. I know my outlook has changed and I know that without the classes I would still be sat in my jimjams all day doing nothing.
The program has added value to not only my life but to those around me. Family and friends have seen a change and my husband says from his perspective – ‘a happy wife means a happy life’. I have started to go out for walks and I have even bought a fitbit which records my daily step count. Each day I try to increase my count.
I no longer spend my days doing nothing. I have reconnected with friends and we go out for a stroll along the promenade and then coffee.
After each class I am tired, I’m exhausted, but I also feel good about myself. I still have the odd dark moment but not as often and not for long. I have also started to read books again.
Just to say a massive thank you for the groovy and yoga classes.
They have been such a big part of recovery and repair after being on lockdown for so long it is so good to be able to be a part of such a happy uplifting group.
I have also been attending the litter pick and art class at Morecambe which gives a great sense of doing a bit to help. The art class is good for my mental health just as much as the dance class.
It would be a shame to end the class because everyone enjoys it and is so uplifting and regenerating our body and minds.
Many thanks to all concerned in bringing these services to us.
It is exactly what I needed after the last 2 years: to socialise and exercise, improving physical and mental health.
You have made a difference. I hope Morecambe Groove keeps going.
Many thanks
I started the programme low, anxious and unhappy. I am now motivated, happy, energised, content and positive
I feel I have looked inward to myself and learnt to not be concerned how others feel about me. I don’t need to feel I am responsible for others. I now relax and concentrate on me.
I started the programme feeling resentful and low. I am no calm and happier and I feel better – Emma is amazing
