Room to breathe

Regular space for you to stretch your lungs, your legs and your mind

- Time to think.
- An environment free from everyday demands.
- A group of people who understand and are willing to talk

Room to breathe is a group that meets in the Dales 4 times a year – Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn – to walk, think and talk over a day. The day is structured to help you find areas you need to focus on, decisions you need to make, problems you need to resolve, and then have the space to explore them There is time for informal talking as we walk, as well as structured space for talking and thinking as a group.

We use the open air – to relax bodies, expand minds, remove everyday demands.
We use members – who understand the pressures and dilemmas you face, who can add different perspectives, who can generate new ideas
We use the group – to provide understanding, support and challenge
We use skilled facilitators – to ensure you focus on things that will make a difference

You are welcome to attend your first day to try the group out. After that you usually commit yourself to joining the group for another three days initially – one year’s cycle. After that you commit yourself to giving one walk’s notice of leaving.
The dates the group will meet through to the end of 2012 are:
9 March 2012, 22 June 2012,
21 September 2012, 14 December 2012.

The cost is £30 per day or £90 if you book 4 days

The group is facilitated by Chris Powell, a group analyst, and Andrew Wilson, a GP. Chris and Andrew have led successful walking groups for personal support and professional development over the last four years.

For more details email Chris Powell ().

Download a booking form here:
Booking Form

Information for people attending the group is here: Joining Instructions

Download a poster about the group to circulate here: Room to Breathe Poster