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Lewisham businesses keeping us active during lockdown

Check out the many businesses in Lewisham ready to support your health and wellbeing journey during the pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has placed a strain on us all so there has never been a more important time to look after our health and wellbeing. Many of our usual routines have been disrupted, but there are still plenty of ways we can look after mind, body and soul. Luckily, many of Lewisham's wellness and fitness businesses have moved online.

Below you’ll find a selection of ways you can stay fit, supple, relaxed, healthy and happy during lockdown. Contact the business directly to get involved.

Always Active Workouts A group of males and females exercising outdoors at a social distance

I’m Jonathan Veal, a bootcamp fitness instructor and an insured private personal trainer. I have years of experience working in the gym teaching classes and providing great customer service. I’m based in Sydenham but I’m also mobile in parts of South East and South West London. I am delivering my bootcamp sessions online until restrictions are eased. These cost £5 and are on Saturdays and Sundays at 10am.

Ankor PilatesZoe from Ankor Pilates sitting twisted on a yoga mat

Ankor Pilates are low back pain specialists and we are currently offering group and one-to-one sessions online. Our areas of expertise include disc issues, scoliosis, hypermobility, and postnatal. We offer everyone a free introductory class too.

Gym Body Fitness

I’m Justin Stephenson, a qualified personal trainer ready to help you achieve your fitness goals and boost your confidence.

I have a background in Competitive Track and Field and moved into Personal Training eight years ago. I strongly believe that the more fun you have and the more questions you ask, the better the results. So my sessions are always lively and fun but informative. My approach is driven by your personal goals but I specialise in weight loss, functional performance and body confidence.

I am offering online and one-to-one sessions during lockdown. I am based in Penge but I am mobile across South East and South West London.

Harmonious Healing

My name is Lisabetta Vilela and I’m the owner of Harmonious Healing, a wellbeing service based in Sydenham.

I am a Shiatsu practitioner, a Tai-Chi, Qi Gong and Meditation teacher, and a Women Circle facilitator.

I currently offer online Meditation and Qi Gong classes and run a monthly online Moon Circle for women. I want to help the community to cope with the pandemic and keep physically, mentally and spiritually healthy.

Smashing Health CoachingJanine Nelson from Smashing Health sitting in the sun smiling at the camera

My name is Janine Nelson and I’m a health coach. I studied at the College of Naturopathic Medicine and qualified last year. I’m keen on promoting healthy eating (especially eating more plants), restful sleep and good exercise, particularly for women in their 50s. I’m based in Brockley but I offer one-to-one coaching sessions on Zoom. Clients work with me on their personal health goals. These goals can include things like decluttering as my approach is holistic and naturopathic.

Purple Palm WellnessFlower

I am Mary Schnorenberg, a local massage therapist. For the last 10 years I have been deeply passionate about wellness, from the angle of wholeness. I offer bodywork therapies of Deep tissue, Reiki, and Indian head massage which release physical tension, improving chronic and short-term ailments. My zoom offerings include traditional breathwork and physical practices such as chair yoga, mindfulness, meditation and the deeply restorative Yoga Nidra.

My Aerial HomeA lady in red hangs from a trapeze holding her ankle

My Aerial Home, your local aerial circus school, can't open at the moment but if you want to get fit and bendy join our online Zoom class. Strengthen and stretch the whole body so when lockdown is over you can fly down and try out flying trapeze and other awesome aerial skills. You need an element of basic fitness and a weight or stretchy band. Zoom classes cost £5 are on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings.

Priya YogaA group of people doing yoga on yoga mats in a park at a social distance

I am Priya, a local hatha yoga teacher, offering drop-in classes twice a week on Zoom. The classes are suitable for all levels including complete beginners. During the sessions, I will guide you through a blend of physical postures, mindfulness, breathwork and relaxation, leaving you feeling stretched, energised and calm. We have a lovely, welcoming community, who like to stay online after class to chat.

Classes are Thursdays, 7- 8am and Saturdays 10 -11am. I look forward to connecting with you!

Rachael Benjamin ReflexologyHands massaging another person's hand

Rachael Benjamin Reflexology offers reflexology in the comfort of your own home.

I am a fully qualified, and Association of Reflexologists approved, reflexologist. I specialise in maternity, spinal and mindful reflexology.

During lockdown I am offering online hand reflexology sessions where I demonstrate and explain reflexology points you can work on yourself, family and friends. Sessions are offered one-to-one or can be booked as a group. All sessions are tailored to the individual or group.

Swift FitnessA large group of people cheering outside in the park after working out

We're on a mission to help people become fitter, healthier and happier. We provide high energy boot camps in Hilly Fields and outdoor personal training in a location that suits you. Our team is driven by the founders Sam and Jen Warrington and supported by some of the best health, wellness and fitness professionals in the UK.

Published on: 19/02/2021

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