Mornings in Motion – Free Movement and Brunch Club

Mornings in Motion is a free monthly Saturday club at Hackney School of Food, designed for older adults and anyone who has fewer opportunities to be active.

Each session offers gentle movement, stretching, and a chance to connect with others in a welcoming, supportive environment.

There’s no pressure to “keep up” and no expectation to be a certain level of fit. We’ll spend the session waking up our bodies slowly, and then we sit down together to enjoy a nourishing breakfast and a good chat.

What to expect:

• Gentle exercises: this includes light stretching, slow movements to improve mobility, balance and flexibility, and easy breathing exercises to help you feel calmer and more relaxed.
• Supportive, friendly facilitation: Sessions are led by an experienced facilitator who explains each movement clearly, offers options for different levels.
• A warm, welcoming space: Our garden room is accessible and uplifting. There’s time at the start and end of the session to settle in, chat, and feel comfortable in the space.
• A nutritious breakfast: After the movement session, we enjoy a healthy breakfast together. Expect simple, nourishing food and hot drinks, with space to sit, chat, and get to know others. Food is included and free.

When:
10:00 – 12:00 on the final Saturday of the month starting from 28 March
(In December, the session runs on the penultimate Saturday)

Where:
This will be on our site at Hackney School of Food, Oswald Street, E5 0BT.
Sessions will take place in our lovely flight-filled garden room.

Cost:
This is a totally free class but spaces are limited. We will offer spaces to people who best fit our eligibility criteria of being older, or in need of more opportunities for movement.

No previous experience is required, and the programme is suitable for all fitness levels.

Join us

Come for a stretch, for a bit of company, and some lovely healthy breakfast.

If you’d like to take part, please complete the expression of interest below and tell us the best way to contact you.

Huge thanks to…
Our funder Hackney Community Fund for supporting Mornings in Motion.