Healing Through Movement
Movement-based wellbeing at work
Not everyone wants to sit and talk. A guided movement and breathing session gives people a different way to notice and ease the pressure they're carrying.
5 min readUpdated 21 October 2026By MENd Together CIC
A different way in
Plenty of people, men especially, find it hard to sit in a circle and talk about how they're feeling. Movement offers another way in.
Stress and pressure often show up in the body as tension, tiredness or feeling constantly on edge. A guided session gives people time to notice that, breathe, and settle, without having to explain anything.
What a session involves
- Gentle, accessible movement. Every movement is optional and can be done seated.
- Simple breathing practices people can use again on their own.
- A few quiet minutes of grounding and stillness.
- Optional sharing. Nobody has to speak.
Bringing it to your workplace
Healing Through Movement is delivered by MENd Together with Heal A Generation. It's fully funded by Sport England, so there's no charge to your organisation, and it can be run for workplaces, colleges, schools and community centres.
For employers
Support for the men in your workforce
MENd Together is a Community Interest Company delivering practical, confidential men's wellbeing support for employers: workplace men's circles, workshops, one-to-one support, drop-ins, leadership support and ongoing partnerships, shaped around your workforce.
Common questions
- Is it a fitness class?
- No. There's no performance and no pace to keep up with. It's gentle and suitable for any fitness level.
- Does it cost anything?
- No. Healing Through Movement is fully funded by Sport England.
Sources
This guide is general information, not legal, medical or clinical advice. MENd Together is not a crisis service. If someone is at immediate risk, call 999.