English with Health & Wellbeing: Nurture Your Mind & Body
Nurture your mind, body, and English skills — yoga, mindfulness, nutrition workshops, and gardening in the peaceful setting of our Victorian campus.
Step Away to Reflect & Restore
Why not make the most of your time and combine learning English with improving your general health and wellbeing? We are all used to dealing with various levels of stress in our everyday lives. Taking the opportunity to step away for a period to reflect and gain confidence in other skills is a useful way to take a break.
At Loxdale English Centre, you will study on our unique General English course in the mornings. Then, depending on when and how long you choose to study, you will explore different subjects two afternoons each week with specialist practitioners.
By the end of the course, you will be equipped with relaxation techniques that you can use outside of the school environment long after your studies end.
Limited Start Dates
This course has only 4 start dates per year (5 Jan, 13 Apr, 17 Aug, 14 Sep 2026) due to specialist practitioners. If these dates don't suit you, consider our other English Through pathways which have more flexible starts.
Pastoral Support
If you wish to discuss any personal issues in more detail, you can speak to one of our Designated Safeguarding Leads. We also have a professional counsellor available to all students once a month.
We use English and a range of topics to help you increase confidence, build resilience, and express yourself through various techniques.
Therapeutic gardening on the Loxdale campus
"A problem shared is a problem halved" — we explore a range of emotions and scenarios to discuss difficulties people may experience and look at possible solutions.
Skills You'll Develop
Brighton — perfect for mindful nature walks
English Skills
Language for wellbeing contexts
- Vocabulary for health, nutrition, mindfulness, and personal development
- Discussion skills for expressing thoughts, feelings, and opinions
- Reflective writing and journaling in English
- Reading and discussing wellbeing articles and research
- Presentation skills through sharing personal wellbeing goals
Wellbeing Practices
Mind, body, and nature
- Yoga — postures, breathing, and relaxation (all levels)
- Mindfulness meditation — present-moment awareness techniques
- Nutrition — understanding healthy eating, cooking demonstrations
- Gardening — therapeutic horticulture in the Loxdale campus gardens
- Nature walks — exploring Brighton's parks and seafront mindfully
- Stress management — practical techniques for daily life
A Typical Week
Morning English lessons balanced with restorative afternoon wellbeing activities
| Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
09:00–12:30 Morning | 📚Core English | 📚Core English | 📚Core English | 📚Core English | 📚Core English |
12:30–13:30 Lunch | 🍽️Lunch Break | 🍽️Lunch Break | 🍽️Lunch Break | 🍽️Lunch Break | 🍽️Lunch Break |
13:30–15:15 Afternoon | ☀️Free / Social | ☀️Free / Social | 🧘Wellbeing Session | 🥗Wellbeing Session | ☀️Free / Social |
15:15+ Late Afternoon | ☀️Free | ☀️Free | 🌿Practical Session | 📝Practical Session | ☀️Free |
Afternoon Educational Blocks
The focus of your afternoon classes changes in educational blocks, giving you a comprehensive experience across all wellbeing disciplines.
How the Blocks Rotate
Morning English
15 hours per week
Each morning you study on our unique General English course. This provides the linguistic foundation for discussing health, nutrition, and wellbeing topics in your afternoon sessions.
Focus on grammar, vocabulary, and all four skills while building the language you need for reflective discussions and journaling.
Afternoon Wellbeing
4 lessons per week (3 hours)
Depending on when and how long you choose to study, you will explore different subjects two afternoons each week with specialist practitioners.
By the end of your course, you will be equipped with relaxation techniques you can use outside of the school environment.
Subject Syllabi
Wellbeing and Confidence
This course is designed for you to explore topics that include change, happiness, nutrition, exercise, future studies/work, family issues, personal friendships and social media. We will also be looking at the different ways we express our emotions culturally through language.
Together you will have discussions looking at different points of view using role play, video clips, literature and news articles. The course is not designed to work on your personal problems, rather to look at a range of emotions and scenarios to discuss the difficulties people may experience and look at possible solutions and ways to work through them.
Nutrition
The nutrition course is delivered in two parts across educational blocks. Topics include hydration, proteins (their role, vegetarian and vegan diets), carbohydrates and energy (gluten, complex and simple carbohydrates), fats and oils (saturated vs unsaturated, hydrogenated, which oils to use and when).
You'll also explore digestion and absorption (how it works and how to improve it), balancing pH (why it's important & how to help), the microbiome (gut bacteria & physical & mental health), vitamins & minerals (why we need them and where to get them), the liver and routes of elimination (the body's natural detoxification processes) and an introduction to the Chinese 5 elements system.
Yoga & Yoga Philosophy
This course contains both practical and theoretical elements of Yoga and Yoga philosophy. Students will have the opportunity to learn a range of physical postures, 'Asanas' and their health benefits.
You will learn about Pranayama (breath work practices) and relaxation techniques as well as different aspects of Yoga philosophy theories from ancient to modern day, including Mindfulness Meditation techniques. Students will also discuss the relevance of yoga in the modern world and how it may apply to them.
Please note: As the main learning focus of the wellbeing lessons is not English, these are not accredited by the British Council. However, your morning English lessons are fully accredited.
Why Choose Health & Wellbeing?
A restorative approach to language learning
Build Resilience
Increase your confidence and learn to express yourself through a range of practical techniques.
Yoga Philosophy
Explore yoga theories from ancient to modern day, including Mindfulness Meditation techniques and Pranayama breath work.
Step Away to Reflect
Take the opportunity to step away from everyday stress and gain confidence in new skills — a useful way to take a break.
Lasting Techniques
Be equipped with relaxation techniques that you can use outside of the school environment long after your course ends.
2026 Start Dates — Limited Availability
This course has only 4 start dates per year due to specialist practitioners.
Important Notes
- •You can ONLY start this course on these 4 dates
- •Places are limited — we recommend booking early
- •All other English Through pathways have more flexible start dates
- •If these dates don't suit you, consider English with Art, Drama, or Performing Arts instead
Pricing 2026
Same price as all English Through pathways • Out of summer only
- 25 lessons per week (18.75 hours)
- Maximum 14 students per class
- Specialist yoga & nutrition practitioners
- All equipment provided (yoga mats, materials)
Additional Costs
Frequently Asked Questions
Seasonal fun with Loxdale friends
What Our Students Say
"A perfect mixture of learning, exploring and socializing!"
"The teachers actually care about you as an individual! You end up with an increased vocabulary and more confidence."
Explore Other English Through Pathways
Looking for more flexible start dates? These pathways offer weekly starts.
English with Art
Express yourself through photography, painting, and screen printing while exploring Brighton's vibrant art scene.
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English with Drama
Build speaking confidence through improvisation, role-play, and performance in a supportive environment.
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English with Performing Arts
Combine music, dance, and theatre in a collaborative project-based programme.
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Ready to Find Your Balance?
Invest in yourself. Improve your English while nurturing your mind and body in the peaceful setting of our Victorian campus. Limited start dates — book early to secure your place.