Recovery in Motion: Mindfulness and Movement Courses for Salford Residents in Recovery
Author: admin
Date: April 13th 2026
Fallen Angels Movement is delighted to announce the return of Recovery in Motion – a series of free, trauma-informed creative movement courses for residents of Salford who are in recovery from addiction or are affected by addiction, thanks to funding from Achieve Asset Fund/10GM
As a registered charity with a strong and established track record, Fallen Angels has been delivering highquality creative movement programmes across Salford and Greater Manchester for many years, supporting people to reconnect with their bodies, build confidence and strengthen their recovery journeys.
Proven Impact Across Salford
Most recently, Fallen Angels delivered Recovery in Motion 2025, supporting 28 participants in recovery and engaging 152 people engaged overall across Salford.
The programme included:
- Creative movement workshops
- Cultural trips and peerled excursions
- Advocacy and public engagement events
- A participantcocreated sober ravestyle celebration, delivered in partnership with the University of Salford
This varied and inclusive programme offered safe, uplifting spaces for participants to move, connect and celebrate recovery together.
What Participants Told Us
Evaluation demonstrated strong outcomes across the 5 Ways to Wellbeing, with participants reporting:
- 100% increased physical activity, confidence and body awareness
- 93.75% improved optimism, clarity and connection with others
- 81% said participation supported positive life changes
Participants consistently described:
- Reduced anxiety
- Improved mental health
- Increased confidence in everyday life
This included practical changes such as using public transport independently, engaging socially, and progressing along recovery pathways. One participant went on to become a trained peer volunteer, supporting others and speaking publicly about their recovery experiences.
New for This Year: Neurodiversity – Informed Support
This year, Fallen Angels is proud to collaborate with Respect For All, a specialist neurodiverse organisation. Together, we are offering a Mindfulness and Movement online course led by Paula Doran, Mindfulness Coach and Counsellor.
This unique course is designed for people in recovery who identify as neurodivergent, offering an opportunity to:
- Learn more about neurodiversity
- Explore how mindfulness and movement can support long-term, sustained recovery
- Engage in accessible, supportive online sessions led by experienced professionals
Choose From Three Free Courses
There are three Recovery in Motion courses to choose from this year:
1. Mindful Moving
In person
- Starts 29 April
- First session at KNT Studios, followed by sessions at University of Salford
2. Mindfulness & Movement
Online course
- Starts 20 May
- Led by Paula Doran in collaboration with Respect For All
3. Mindfully Raving
In person
- Starts 17 June
- Delivered at University of Salford
Course Details
All courses are:
- ✅ Delivered on Wednesdays
- ✅ 6 weeks, running consecutively
- ✅ Free of charge, made possible through funding
- ✅ Led by experienced professionals
- ✅ Open to Salford residents only
- ✅ Delivered in the community by experienced Fallen Angels movement leaders
How to Register
Places are limited and booking is essential.
You can self-refer or be referred by a professional.
To register your interest and book your place, please contact:
