London’s Great Mental Health Day is a chance to pause, reconnect and focus on what helps us feel our best. To mark the day, we’re hosting and highlighting a range of wellbeing and mental health–boosting activities across Move Southwark leisure centres, using the power of movement to support both body and mind.

Below you’ll find a full list of activities taking place. Some sessions are free and others are paid, and all must be booked in advance to avoid disappointment. 

FREE gym tour and trial for non members between 29 – 31 January

To help you take that first step, we’re inviting residents to enjoy a free gym pass, offering a simple way to try something new and experience the mental health benefits of being active. Must pre-book using the link below.  Age 16+.

BOOK YOUR FREE Tour and trial – Leisure Facilities in Southwark

ACTIVITIES AND CLASSES:

Book in advance via the Move Southwark app or Book and Pay button online. Please note you will not be charged for free sessions.

Camberwell Leisure Centre

Wellbeing walk with Izach: 30 January at 11am – 12:30pm

Izach is leading a walk through Camberwell Green ending with a local coffee shop drop in. Food and drinks not included, you will be required to buy your own.

Yoga Ashtanga: 30 January at 7am – 8:30am | Cost: £12.35

Ashtanga yoga incorporates systematic exercises and self-development techniques for body, mind and spirit focussing on core conditioning, mobility and flexibility.

Tai Chi: 30 January at 2:30pm – 3:30pm and 31 January at 3:30pm – 4:30pm | Cost: Free

24 steps Yang Style Tai Chi is a practice that involves a series of slow gentle movements and physical postures, a meditative state of mind and controlled breathing. Tai Chi originated as an ancient martial art in China.

Salsation: 30 January at 7:15pm – 8:15pm | Cost £11.90

This is not just any dance fitness company, we are a community of inspired people dedicated to bringing happiness and personal empowerment through a unique and uplifting dance workout experience.

Outdoor Exercise Session led by partner Overnyte: 30 January at 9:30am

Join Overnyte, a community based outdoor fitness project rooted in South London, for an energising and inclusive outdoor workout in Burgess Park, delivered in partnership with MOVE Southwark as part of the Great Mental Health Day in London. The session will begin at Camberwell Leisure Centre, where the group will come together before heading out on a gentle, supported warm up run to the outdoor gym area in Burgess Park. Once there, participants will take part in a calisthenics based workout, using bodyweight exercises and the park’s outdoor gym equipment

The workout will be led by Moses from Overnyte, with an emphasis on movement, connection, and wellbeing. The session is welcoming to all abilities, with options provided to ensure everyone can take part at their own pace.

This is a great opportunity to get moving outdoors, meet new people, and support positive mental health through community and physical activity.

Canada Water Leisure Centre

Body Balance: 30 January at 12:15pm – 1pm | Cost: Free

BODYBALANCE™ is the Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates workout that builds flexibility and strength and leaves you feeling centred and calm. Controlled breathing, concentration and a carefully structured series of stretches, moves and poses to music.

Body Combat: 30 January at 1:15pm – 2pm |  Cost: Free

Whether at home or in the gym, BODYCOMBAT™ is the empowering group fitness cardio workout where you are totally unleashed. This fiercely energetic program is inspired by mixed martial arts and draws from a wide array of disciplines such as Karate, boxing

Sound Bath: 30 January at 1:15pm – 2pm |  Cost: Free

Immerse yourself in tranquillity with our Sound Bath Class led by one of our experienced instructors. Through the soothing vibrations of crystal bowls, gongs, and other instruments, this unique experience promotes deep relaxation, reduces stress.

Breathe and Barre:  30 January  at 4pm – 4:45pm | Cost: Free

A low-impact, full-body class combining barre, Pilates, and yoga with mindful breathing. The class focuses on posture, gentle strength, and mobility, helping you slow down, release tension, and support both physical and mental wellbeing.

Partner Yoga: 30 January at 5pm – 6pm | Cost: Free

A collaborative practice where two individuals use shared weight, balance, and physical support to deepen traditional yoga poses, encouraging trust, communication, and a sense of connection.

The Castle Leisure Centre

Sound Bath: 30 January at 10:30am to 12pm | Cost: Free

Join this deeply relaxing sound bath class in our studio where soothing vibrations from instruments like crystal bowls, gongs, and chimes help calm the mind, release tension, and restore balance.

Simply lie back, breathe, and let the healing sounds wash over you for a meditative, rejuvenating reset.

Dulwich Leisure Centre

Dance Fitness: 30 January at 11:30am – 12:15pm | Cost: Free

Set your mind and body free with a fun dance inspired group exercise class to get you moving and feeling good. No previous experience needed – all fitness abilities welcome. Come along, escape the every day and enjoy the movement.

Yoga Hatha: 31 January at 10:15am and 11:15am | Cost: £11.90

Traditional yoga practice that maintains the physical body in optimum condition by practicing asanas (poses) that balance its energies, improves health and awakens the consciousness.

Peckham Leisure Centre

Member Only Gym Floor Classes: 26 – 31 January at 9am | Cost: Free

For mental health week only we will be running 5 gym floor classes, 1 each day, even friday, these classes will be open to all and show the effect that a small group class can have on mental wellbeing, taught by a great instructor creating a safe place to train and a fun, exciting atmosphere that you just don’t get anywhere else.

Yoga: 29 January 8:15pm – 9:15pm | Cost: 11.90

This class incorporates yoga postures, gentle movement sequences, breath work, supported silent meditation, and guided relaxation to support increased awareness and mindfulness of the breath and body, and quietening of the nervous system

Surrey Docks Fitness and Watersports Centre

Gratitude Focused Sound Bath + Wellbeing walk around the Dock

30 January at 3pm | Cost: Free

Practising gratitude supports mental health by shifting attention away from stress and negative thoughts, helping the brain recognise positive experiences and release feel good chemicals like dopamine and serotonin. This improves mood, reduces anxiety, and promotes a sense of calm. Gratitude also strengthens emotional resilience, enhances mindfulness by grounding you in the present moment, and deepens feelings of connection with others — all of which are key factors in long term wellbeing.