A spectrum of activities
for the body and mind.

For all ages and all abilities.


About us

Exercise programmes for all ages and abilities.

 

Here at Active Rainbow, we offer a number of activities for the body and mind. We provide various classes, training and workshops for all ages and abilities. 


Physical fitness is the state of health and well-being and the ability to perform aspects of day-to-day activities. This may become more difficult as we age, but it’s never too late to start a new sport, class, training, or exercise group. We work very closely with Calderdale Council, a number of community groups, charities and schools. Active Rainbow can help get you involved with our activities, or if you do not see what you are looking for, get in touch, and we can signpost you in the right direction.

What we offer

Thursday 9:45am Forest Cottage -Dance Exercise and Tone
Active Adults
Gentle exercise classes can get your blood pumping and muscles working! Our classes have proven benefits including helping you to manage your weight, and improving overall fitness levels.​
Active Adults
Group Of Seniors Enjoying Fitness Class In Retirement Home
Active Homes
Active Rainbow can offer Care Homes a number of packages that will help and guide you and your residents to better health.
Active Homes
Active Schools
Active Schools
Our Active Schools classes specialise in mindful movement, wellbeing and relaxation techniques for children of all ages. We provide educational but fun yoga inspired classes.
Active Schools
Sports massage therapy
Active Healing
Active Healing uses a variety of holistic therapies to help heal your body and mind such as Massage therapy, Touch therapy, Reiki and Sound healing

Why should I exercise?

Exercise can help prevent bone loss, even in individuals with osteoporosis. A sedentary lifestyle promotes the loss of bone mass. The feeling of well-being is fundamental to your overall health at any age. It can also help build the muscles surrounding your bones, increase flexibility in the joints, and generally enhance the ability of your muscles, tendons and joints to support and protect the bones.

Children benefit significantly from physical, mental and social activities. This is one of the prerequisites of a healthy lifestyle besides the more evident and essential inclusion of good nutrition and a balanced daily diet.

We should all be looking to take part in physical activity 30 minutes a day for adults and at least about an hour a day for children to help them build healthy bones, and this should include activities that strengthen the muscles.

What our clients say about us

"Sophie has worked with our small group of children with autism since September. She considers each child in the group and plans a range of activities per session looking at both yoga moves and mindfulness. Their balance, strength and awareness is improving at the same time as having fun".
Claire - Class teacher
Claire - Class teacher Cliffe Hill Community Primary School
"I attend Sophie's exercise group Active Rainbow and I am an amputee who takes part in a wheelchair but never have I felt so comfortable and relaxed with the friends I have made through going to Sophie's exercise group .The exercises group has helped with my confidence and with a healthier lifestyle and the exercises we take part in are for able and disabled people .Sophie has always made us all feel good about our selves ,the exercises themselves are from fingers to toes head ,body and mindfulness and a nice relaxation wind down after our sessions .I personally come away from the Active Rainbow exercise group invigorated and feeling of accomplishment."
Jeann MActive Rainbow Member
"Nursery have been taking part in a weekly Yoga session with Sophie for a term. The children can't wait for the sessions each week and parents talk about how much their child love the sessions and talk about it at home. Children have made amazing progress in their gross and fine motor movements, the activities are fun and creative and we take them back into Nursery to enhance our provision I cannot praise these sessions enough. Thank you Sophie."
Jenny Grindley, Deputy Head
Jenny Grindley, Deputy HeadCliffe Hill Community Primary School
You have been the best thing since sliced bread this year. Since being made aware of and joining your seated exercise classes on Zoom at the beginning of the year you have done wonders for me and my body. Who would have thought that I could have had a cardio session whilst sitting down? I’m sure my body is more flexible, and just the fact that, although I am unable to stand unsupported for more than 60 seconds, I can do proper exercises has been such a benefit. I feel so much better mentally, as well. I would never have thought 20 years ago that I would be looking forward to doing an exercise class. Thank you so much, from the bottom of my heart. By the way, you are such a lovely positive person with one big smile.
JudyAll ability chair exercise member
I just wanted to say thank you for your exercise classes over the past year. You were recommended by friends during COVID and I’m so happy that I joined your Zoom classes. Apart from being good for mental health, I now find I have muscles working that I didn’t know existed!! And feel much better for it. You are clear, concise and always sympathetic to everyone’s abilities. You have a natural ability to teach which we all benefit from.
AnnAll ability chair exercises member
I would like to thank Sophie for through the 4 years we have know each other as Sophie being my exercise teacher, she has given me strength to come out of a depression with her help and assistance in exercise diet and a great friendship bond I am now a more confident and happy person and this is all done to Sophie who puts you at ease ,makes you feel a better person .I exercised through the Covid pandemic with Sophie via a zoom video link twice a week religiously she makes time for all of her ladies in the exercise group. I am truly a happier person since knowing Sophie and joining her classes in exercise diet and self worth.She truly is a one in a million Sophie thank you doesn't seem enough not to good with words hope you exceed excel in everything you turn your hand too .Lynne
LynneAll ability chair exercise member
Sophie's worked extremely hard through this lock down and gone that extra mile to keep everyone's spirits up. From Pilates, walks and even Mindfulness, she's kept us all going, I feel I can contact her anytime and she will instantly lift any low mood I may have with her bubbly outlook on life in these difficult times. She's excelled herself by trying to get everyone in Calderdale involved with the activities.
Julie All ability chair exercise member
I have been seeing Sophie for a few months as I have MS and now suffer from muscle pains. Sophie massages the extremely targeted areas and finds the spot causing the problem. whether my neck and shoulders or the bottom of my back leading into my legs. Proving that the problem is never where the pain is coming from. I find Sophie to be very knowledgeable and extremely professional and i highly recommend her. There has been quite an improvement after each visit.
Paul
Paul
First fitness class, with individualised instruction that's super clear to follow! Sophie really is adept at keeping everybody on track at a pace that's challenging, but always aimed at multiple levels, allowing ALL to participate at a pace that suits them. I've been going along for about a month now, and having talked to her about back issues, immediately felt that there were exercises included to address my specific problem...fast forward to now and I'm no longer waking up with lower back pain! Highly recommended for general fitness and a great, inclusive atmosphere driven by Sophie's sense of humour - Totally terrific!
GuyChrist Church Exercise Class Member

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