Image caption, Many Laugh, Move & Groove classes are fully booked
ByChris CraddockJersey communities reporter- Published10 minutes ago
People attending free seated exercises classes and laughing yoga said it has helped improve their physical and mental wellbeing.
Laugh, Move & Groove takes its sessions around community centres and care homes in Jersey to help keep people moving.
The not-for-profit group also works with charities as well to support people of different physical abilities to stay active.
It has been shortlisted for the BBC Radio Jersey Make a Difference Awards for its work.
Image caption, Linda Crawford said the classes have made a difference to people like herself
Linda Crawford started coming to the classes in St Ouen's Parish Hall nine months ago.
She said: "I want to keep as fit as I possibly can... I thought it was sitting down so it wouldn't be very strenuous, but it is very strenuous.
"Because my body feels it's moved a lot, my mind feels calm as well.
"It's made an enormous difference for people on all kinds of levels, with all kinds of perhaps physical restrictions on how they can move."
Image caption, Jackie Turner from the group says the classes help build social connections too
Jackie Turner is one of the volunteers who helps lead the sessions.
She said: "It's just a fun environment and you can see that people enjoy it because it's a different way of exercising.
"It's also about the friendships and the social aspects as well because as you get older, sometimes the social aspects of your life fall away a little bit."
The winners of the BBC Radio Jersey Make a Difference Awards are due to be announced on 14 September.
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