The Humber Centre is Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust’s medium secure hospital for patients suffering from mental disorders. Staff specialise in working with patients who have mental health problems, learning disabilities or a diagnosis of personality disorder and need treatment in a secure setting.
Health Stars provided grant funding for a yoga and meditation day for staff and patients at the unit.
The sessions were delivered by the Prison Phoenix Trust, a charity organisation that offer various yoga and meditation resources and arrange yoga classes in secure settings. The instructors ensured that each session was responsive to the individual needs of each group.
Health Stars worked closely with the Psychology Department to arrange the day. A range of mindful and relaxation activities were carried also out alongside the yoga sessions, including a visit from a Pets AsTherapy dog. These extra elements made sure the day was truly special for our patients.
Those that took part were keen to speak about the benefits they had gained from the session:
“I found it really interesting and calming, and liked learning techniques I can do in my room, especially when I’m feeling stressed.”
The time flew by, it was really relaxing and really chilling.”
