Physical Wellbeing
Welcome to
MATS
Yoga + trauma-informed mental health strategies
Welcome to
Who is MATS for?
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All ages
We welcome participants aged 16+, usually in mixed-age sessions.
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All genders
Our sessions are typically mixed gender. We also run cohorts that are exclusively male or exclusively female.
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Multilingual learners
We make our sessions accessible to everyone by using clear visual materials, simple language, practical demonstrations and translation support when required.
Our approach
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Friendly facilitators
Every session is run by two members of our Populi team; our friendly fitness instructor and our mental health practitioner. They work together to create a safe, supportive space.
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1st hour: Yoga session
Our fitness instructor starts with an entry-level Yoga session covering basic positions and breathing, suitable for all levels of experience.
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Followed by mental health
Our mental health practitioner then leads the next stage, using interactive resources to explore practical, evidence-based strategies.
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Privacy
Sessions take place in a secure, private area. No one needs to feel self-conscious.
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Small groups
We work with groups of around eight so each person receives individual attention and a high quality session.
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Support
Our fitness instructors can adjust sessions to support most prior injuries.
How can participants prepare?
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What to wear
Participants should wear clothes that are comfortable for light exercise, closed shoes must be worn if entering gyms.
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Comfort
There will be plenty of breaks, and participants may wish to bring their own bottle of water and towel for their comfort.
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Equipment
Populi provides brand new Yoga mats and blocks for safe participation and to take home as a gift upon graduating!
Testimonials
"The facilitators created a nice, comfortable group dynamic."
"It helped me to develop a really positive mindset."
"There was plenty to learn through this experience."
Resources
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