A historic Sheffield spa hotel opened its doors to the public for a day of wellbeing activities and relaxation with a city mental health charity.
Kenwood Hall hotel, located on Kenwood Road in Sheffield, opened its spa, pool and gym for free use last Thursday 5 March, after it paired up with Sheffield Mind.
Visitors had the opportunity to try anything from mindfulness workshops, art activities, and yoga sessions.
Lindsay Doyle-Price, the Business Development Manager at Sheffield Mind, said: “It was lovely to be able to raise awareness of the services we provide to people who might otherwise have not been aware.”
Sheffield Mind used the opportunity to talk to visitors and guests about the all-important work they do, and how people can access services if they need them.
Ms Doyle-Price added that the team at Kenwood Hall were “so supportive”.
The spa staff ran a raffle on the day to raise additional money for the charity.
Kenwood Hall was open to the public all day from 11am to 7pm, with the opportunity to tour the spa and leisure facilities, and enjoy complimentary treatments.
The grounds were “bathed in sunshine”, creating a beautiful environment for a day focused on personal health, wellbeing and relaxation.
Ms Doyle-Price said: “It’s important to take a little time for ourselves and to focus on doing something that helps us to feel calmer.
“It restores a sense of balance that allows us to have fun and […] to interact with people who share a common interest.”
Different activities were available, aimed at beginners. Many included techniques that participants could take with them to implement at home.
Various workshops, including mindfulness and stress management, introduced practical techniques designed to support everyday wellbeing, while the evening yoga session aimed at improving flexibility, strength and body awareness.
Visitors also had the chance to take part in ‘creative therapy demonstrations’, which were guided art activities where no artistic skill or previous experience was necessary.
Ms Doyle-Price said: “All the participants reported an improvement in wellbeing which is exactly what was intended.
“Taking a time out to focus on self care is something we should all get better at.”
Sheffield Mind is an independent local charity that believes ‘good mental health is fundamental to having a happy and fulfilling life’.
If you need support, or you want to know more about the work Sheffield Mind does, visit sheffieldmind.co.uk.
Featured image: Julia, the Sheffield Mind Safeguarding Lead, who delivered the stress management session