Ready to elevate the lives of the people you work with? Join our Level 2 Chair Yoga Instructor Course, proudly delivered by LifeDock’s expert trainers in person in Belfast. ℹ️ Course DetailsDates: Friday 19th  September & Friday 3rd  October 2025Time: 09:30 – 16:30 (both days are mandatory)Venue: North Belfast Day Centre, 585-587 Crumlin Road, Belfast, BT14 7GBCost: £250.00ppNo prerequisites – Open to anyone! 🎓 Why Train […]

This recent article by the BBC highlights one of the exercises we include in both our Chair Based Exercise (ChairTastic!) and Strength & Balance programmes. It is a powerful yet simple exercise that can make a massive difference to maintaining independence and carry out activities of everyday living. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20250404-sit-to-stand-the-simple-test-that-reveals-how-youre-ageing The sit-to-stand test takes just 30 […]

A recent article in The Guardian highlights the first clear evidence that a structured exercise routine can reduce the risk of death by a third and significantly lower the chances of cancer returning or new cancers developing. This powerful finding confirms what we've long suspected—exercise isn’t just good for us; it can be lifesaving. Over the years, […]

We are delighted to report that we have had a record high of learners accessing our online courses over recent months. Our courses appeal to a broad number of staff and volunteers in a variety of settings. We believe this is due to the quality of the course materials and access to a personal tutor […]

A few words from Jess who recently completed her ChairTastic! qualification through Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.

We are delighted to release ChairTastic! our newly formatted chair based exercise programme. This new format allows the leader to specifically tailor chair based exercise sessions to meet the diverse needs of the people they support. So whether supporting residents in a care home or encouraging functional movement for people attending classes in a community […]

Get Ready for ChairTastic – LifeDock’s New Chair-Based Exercise Programme, Revamped for 2025! The ChairTastic programme builds on the success of our Chair-Based Exercise course, but is now even more adaptable for a wide range of settings, from community centres, care homes, day centres and leisure centres. Launching early 2025 -  watch this space for information on how you […]

We’ve enjoyed a relaxing (and yes, very wet!) summer, but now it’s time to turn up the energy and dive into an action-packed autumn! The LifeDock training diary is buzzing with exciting days ahead, including Drumtastic sessions with Parkinson's UK and several Chi Me courses in collaboration with our friends at Versus Arthritis. We're also […]