Yoga4 NHS Staff

The Yoga4NHS staff wellbeing programme is an evidence-based course of six one-hour sessions delivered live on Zoom by expert tutors trained by the Yoga In Healthcare Alliance charity. The programme equips staff with a personalised toolkit of mind-body practices to manage stress/anxiety, improve relaxation skills, and reduce risk of burnout. For three years until 12th September 2025, Yoga4NHS was accredited as 6 hours of CPD by the Royal College of General Practitioners. RCoGPs is no longer accrediting CPD in the same way, but our programme passed all evidence and efficacy tests while it was accredited, and our approach remains the same. Staff who complete Yoga4NHS Level 1 can do a further 6-hour Level 2 course, also accredited by the RCoGPs.

Upcoming Yoga4NHS staff wellbeing courses – all LIVE on Zoom and free of charge to staff (programmes are funded by NHS employers or corporate donations)
  • Yoga4NHS Level 1 starting Wednesday 24th September 2025 from 6.15-7.15pm – email Paul Fox on contactyoga4health@gmail.com to enroll FULL
  • Yoga4NHS Level 1 starting Wednesday 24th September 2025 from 7.30-8.30pm – email Paul Fox on contactyoga4health@gmail.com to enroll FULL
  • Yoga4NHS Level 1 starting Thursday 9th October 2025 from 7.30-8.30pm – email Paul Fox on contactyoga4health@gmail.com to enroll FULL
  • Yoga4NHS Level 1 starting Wednesday 14th January 2026 from 7-8pm – email Paul Fox on contactyoga4health@gmail.com to enroll SPACES

Yoga4NHS is a gentle protocol that can be done on a chair or on a yoga mat. No experience is required. Modified practice will be offered to meet the needs of all attendees. We offer a catch-up service in case you miss any sessions, well as supporting staff with a range of rich resources, including handouts and short video practice sessions. The focus for the programme is on breathing techniques, and mindfulness and relaxation practices. However, the physical postures in the protocol will stretch and strengthen major muscle groups, and to increase mobility in the spine and all major joints.

To watch two minutes of NHS staff talking about the Yoga4NHS programme, click here

For a one-page information sheet about the programme click here Yoga4NHS staff wellbeing programme

FAO NHS commissioners and wellbeing leads. To get Yoga4NHS staff running your establishment for as little as £15.00 per staff member per 6-week course email YIHA CEO, Paul Fox, on contactyoga4health@gmail.com

 

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Free Masterclass for NHS Staff Sunday 16th November 2025

We have our third Autumn yoga masterclass, free for NHS staff, this coming Sunday live on Zoom from 10am to 11.30am. Join Consultant Psychiatrist and yoga teacher, Dr Rupal Dave, for a class aimed at steadying the mind – the original purpose of yoga. There is no need to pre-book, just join via this Zoom link (and feel free to share it with any NHS colleagues who might be interested): –

Yoga for a Steady Mind class for NHS staff with Dr Rupal Dave

Live on Zoom Sunday 16th November 10am to 11.30am

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84602856279?pwd=tHXaXa0ZC7d0vJ34ti0Yq3m7jrsg1M.1

Meeting ID: 846 0285 6279

Passcode: 727989

We are putting on these sessions to support your continued exploration of yoga for stress management, self-care, personal wellbeing and to mitigate risks of burnout. As well as signposting colleagues to these masterclasses, please feel free to also direct them to our website where they can sign up for our FREE 6-week Yoga4NHS staff wellbeing course which is LIVE on Zoom on Wednesday evenings (next course Jan 2026): https://www.yogainhealthcarealliance.com/yoga4nhs-staff/

For the masterclasses, please ensure you have a clear practice space, including a chair, non-slip yoga mat, cushion or yoga block to support your head, and a yoga belt, normal belt, or bathrobe tie to use for assisted stretches.  Please wear loose and comfortable clothing and, for your own comfort, avoid eating a heavy meal before the session.

The content of these classes has been risk assessed for delivery over Zoom. All content is gentle, mindful, and breath-led. If you have any particular medical conditions that might affect your participation, please email Paul Fox at contactyoga4health@gmail.com. However, due to the nature of live online classes where the tutor cannot see what participants are doing, everyone joins at their own risk.