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Classes & Activities

Currently we have the following classes at the YMCA Reading
Monday

Stay and Play – Bounce Sessions 9.30am – 11.30am Large Sports Hall. 5’s and under.

For 5s and under this is a bouncy castle session. Perfect for your little ones to socialise and for you to meet other parents/carers.

Price: £3 for Parent and 1 child, addition children at 50p each

Maximum number apply – no need to book just come to the café and purchase your tickets.

Starting January 2025

Baby Yoga – For babies (8 weeks to pre-walking) and caregivers. 09.30am – 10.30am

Studio

Baby yoga helps strengthen babies both physically and mentally, and includes gentle exercises for caregivers – ideal for new mums recovering from birth.

Enjoy a range of sensory toys to engage and entertain your baby. No experience necessary!

Mats and blankets provided.

Plus, time after class for a snack and a chat.

Price: £10 per session, 5 week course starting 6th January 2025. Please see the individual’s group for more information www.thegrowconcept.co.uk

Baby Massage Suitable for Babies from 8 weeks – 6 months 10.30am – 11.30am

Studio

Experience a wonderful way to bond through the power of touch.

This session helps to comfort, strengthen and support babies anc can also alleviate common ailments like wind and congestion.

Oils, mats and blankets provided.

Plus, time after class for a snack and a chat.

Price: £11 per session, 5 week course starting 6th January 2025. Please see the individual’s group for more information www.thegrowconcept.co.uk

Family Yoga Perfect for toddlers (ages 2.5yrs to pre-school) with caregivers joining in.11.30am – 12.30pm

Studio

A fun way to embrace movement, mindfulness and joy as a family!

Each session includes engaging themes like rainforest adventure, African safaris and exploring food from around the world using a range of fun props.

Mats and blankets provided.

Plus, time after class for a snack and a chat.

Price: £10 per session, 1 child and 1 adult – additional adults can be added. 5 week course starting 6th January 2025. Please see the individual’s group for more information www.thegrowconcept.co.uk

Starting January 2025

Beginners Yoga Course – 5.20pm – 6.20pm with 20 minutes of questions and time with Ansell (course leader) prior if wanted.

**Please note this is a 10 week course**

Studio

Join us for a beginner-friendly, 10-week Hatha yoga course! Learn Sun Salutations and 50 foundational poses to improve strength, flexibility, and mindfulness. No experience needed! Each class includes pre-session Q&A time and ongoing support via WhatsApp.

Feel supported as you explore the world of yoga at your own pace. Sign up now!

Price: £110 for the 10 week course – Please see the individual’s group for more information www.enrichingcore.com

Yoga Class 6.30pm – 7.30pm with 20 minutes of time with Ansell (course leader) after the class.

Studio

Our 60-minute yoga class is thoughtfully designed for all levels, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced practitioner. Each week, we explore a range of techniques to build strength, enhance flexibility, improve posture, and nurture a mindful connection to your body. With every session dedicated to a new theme – from grounding poses to heart-opening postures – you’ll gain a wide array of benefits that meet you where you are and support your unique journey.

Price: £12 Pay as you go or £100 for a block of 10 classes – Please see the individual’s group for more information

www.enrichingcore.com

Tuesday

Elite Ladies Kickboxing  (Ladies only)– 5.30pm – 6.30pm

Large Sports Hall

Elite Ladies Kickboxing classes are all about EVERYONE feeling good about themselves and having fun. We work hard, we make progress and we always have a laugh along the way.

Our female instructors are highly trained and will work with you to reach your fitness goals in a comfortable, welcoming and inclusive environment.

For more information, please click here

Price: Please see the individual’s group for more information

1st Reading (YMCA) Sea Scout, Cubs Section – 6.30pm – 8.30pm

Large Sports Hall

Come and join 1St Reading (YMCA) Sea Scouts. Our group is for boys and girls aged 8 to 10 ½ years. Every scout regularly gets involved in a wide range of activities from kayaking and powerboating right through to traditional Scouting activities such as camping, hiking cooking and many more.

For more information, please click here

Price: Please see the individual’s group for more information.

Wednesday

Beginner Breathwork and Meditation Course 4.20pm – 5.20pm with 20 minutes of questions and time with Ansell (course leader) prior if wanted.

**Please note this is a 10 week course**

Studio

Learn the art of breath and mindfulness in our beginner-friendly 10-week course. Each week features a different pranayama (breathwork) technique and meditation style to help you manage stress, improve focus, and find balance.

Classes include opening stretches, time for Q&A, and ongoing support through a WhatsApp group. Start your journey to calm and clarity today.
Price: £110 for the 10 week course – Please see the individual’s group for more information www.enrichingcore.com/

Large Sports Hall

Come and join 1St Reading (YMCA) Sea Scouts. Our group is for boys and girls aged 8 to 10 ½ years. Every scout regularly gets involved in a wide range of activities from kayaking and powerboating right through to traditional Scouting activities such as camping, hiking cooking and many more.

For more information, please click here

Price: Please see the individual’s group for more information.

Breathwork and meditation class 5.30pm – 6.30pm with 20 minutes of time with Ansell (course leader) after the class.

Studio

Our 60-minute breathwork and meditation class offers a guided exploration of calming, energising, and balancing techniques to help you connect deeply with your breath and cultivate mindfulness. Each session is designed for all levels, guiding you through various pranayama (breath control) practices and meditation styles that support relaxation, focus, and inner clarity.

With each week centred on a unique theme, you’ll leave feeling refreshed, grounded, and more in tune with yourself.

Price:  £12 Pay as you go or £100 for a block of 10 classes – Please see the individual’s group for more information

www.enrichingcore.com/

Yoga with Nik class 7pm – 8pm 

Studio

A Drop-in yoga class suitable for beginners-intermediates

Price:  £10 per session. Please see the individual’s group for more information

Fit N Wild Zumba Class (Ladies only) – 7.45pm – 9.00pm

Large Sports Hall

We believe in YOU & that exercise should be fun & diverse, appeal to all abilities, include all shapes & sizes, & have community & generosity at its centre!

So yeaaaa we are not just fitness! Aside from our fun & effective programmes, we also socialise, fundraise & host fitness holidays around the world.

Our Zumba class is a dance fitness programme inspired by latin and international rhythms. It is for all levels and abilities and required no specialist equipment.

For more information, please click here

Price: Please see the individual’s group for more information.

THURSDAY

Drumming for wellness (Ladies only) – Every other Thursday 7.00pm – 8.30pm

Cafe

The sessions start with a mini drum circle where we play with rhythms and create an improvised group sound. You don’t need any experience, you don’t have to have any musical skill at all – just give it a go and see what happens. There is absolutely no pressure or judgement, just a welcoming and supportive space where you can be yourself.

After a bit of drumming, we break for refreshments, introduce ourselves and say a few words about how we are, what kind of week we’ve had or whatever we want to share (if anything, there’s no obligation to say anything at all).

Drums and percussion are provided. Tea / coffee and biscuits too.

Ability to pay should not be a barrier, so contact me if you’d like to discuss this, no evidence required: susie@berkswellness.co.uk 

For more information, please click here

Price: Please see the individual’s group for more information

Starting January 2025

Dynamic Fitness – 5.30pm – 6.15pm with 15 minutes of time with Ansell to ask any PT or fitness questions after the class.

Studio

Join our 45-minute Dynamic Fitness Class for a full-body workout that’s challenging yet welcoming to all fitness levels. This class blends HIIT, strength training, cardio, and bodyweight exercises into an energetic and varied workout designed to boost your endurance, strength, and overall fitness. Whether you’re looking to get stronger, improve cardio health, or just enjoy a great sweat, this class has it all.

Price:  £12 Pay as you go or £100 for a block of 10 classes – Please see the individual’s group for more information
www.enrichingcore.com

Saturday
Currently we have no classes on a Saturday. If you would like to hire our one of our spaces for a class please email bookings@ymcareading.org for more information
Sunday

Kingdom Citizen Centre International – 10.30am – 12pm

Studio

We are a love based church – where individuals from all ages , races & backgrounds are nurtured & raised with kingdom mentality to understand the rights, privileges & responsibilities they have in Christ Jesus, to then establish God’s Kingdom on earth.

For more information, please click here

Price: Please see the individual’s group for more information

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