‘Movement for Life’ – with Dr Mel Brierley
Next Date
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Date
17 March 2026
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Time
14:00 - 15:30
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W.I. & Village Hall
Orchard Road, Arnside, Carnforth LA5 0DP
A gentle, supportive class designed for people living with long-term health conditions, stiffness, pain, or reduced mobility.
Through slow, mindful movement, breath awareness and guided exploration, Movement for Life helps you:
- Reduce tension and discomfort
- Improve mobility and ease of movement
- Build awareness and confidence in your body
- Discover ways to support your wellbeing in everyday life
The class also has a warm social atmosphere, with laughter, shared movement and time for chat and refreshments afterwards.
£10 per session to include refreshments.
Family members and friends are welcome.
‘Movement For Life’ is one of two new classes Mel is launching at Arnside W.I. Hall this spring.

Arnside-based Dr Mel Brierley is a dance and health artist and a registered somatic movement educator with the International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association (ISMETA). Through her somatic-informed, eco-embodied approach, Mel helps people reconnect with their bodies and improve health and wellbeing through movement.
A Churchill Fellow (2014) for the Arts and Older People, Mel is also a mentor, coach and trainer who specialises in supporting people living with long-term health conditions and neurological conditions.
Upcoming Dates
- 17 March 2026
- 24 March 2026
- 31 March 2026
- 7 April 2026
- 14 April 2026
- 21 April 2026
- 28 April 2026
- 5 May 2026
- 12 May 2026
- 19 May 2026
- 26 May 2026
- 2 June 2026
- 9 June 2026
- 16 June 2026
- 23 June 2026
- 30 June 2026
- 7 July 2026
- 14 July 2026
- 21 July 2026
- 28 July 2026
- 4 August 2026
- 11 August 2026
- 18 August 2026
- 25 August 2026
- 1 September 2026
- 8 September 2026
- 15 September 2026
- 22 September 2026
- 29 September 2026
- 6 October 2026