When
01 November 2023
Until
30 November 2023
What is it?
Are you ready for a challenge that unites mind, body and breath? Join Mind for 20 minutes of yoga every day in November to support the fight for mental health.
The challenge is open to all levels of experience, from seasoned yogis to beginners. Our instructor-made daily class plans are designed to guide you on your journey. Or you can find your own flow by joining a local studio class, or catching one online. Either way we’ll be right here to support you from your first downward dog through to your final savasana.
Sign up now and get your free 30-day class plan and Mind t-shirt. And if you raise £150 we’ll also send you an exclusive Mind yoga pack with microfibre towel, sweat bands, resistance band and drawstring bag!
At the end of the month, you’ll have completed an outstanding 600 mindful minutes to support better mental health for all.
Sign up today!
How do I sign up?
Registration is free and easy. Just follow the steps below.
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Click on the 'register now' button. This will take you to our challenge Facebook group.
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At the top of the Facebook group, you'll find a pinned post linking to a registration form.
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Complete this form. You'll be asked to choose whether you want to fundraise through JustGiving or Facebook.
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If you don't have Facebook, you can complete this form and select the JustGiving option.
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Set up your fundraising page. We'll then send you a free Mind t-shirt and daily tracker in the post.
By joining the Facebook group, you’ll connect with an incredible community of fellow challengers, celebrating achievements and cheering each other on.
Our friendly team will also be on hand to support you, share tips and answer your questions.
Your fundraising page will automatically set a £150 target. But there's no minimum target for this challenge! So you can choose to increase it, decrease it or keep it as it is.
Why fundraise for Mind?
Now more than ever, people struggling from mental health problems need our support. In the UK, 1 in 4 of us will experience a mental health problem this year. We need your help so we can be there – on the other end of the phone, in local communities and campaigning hard.
By fundraising through this challenge, your daily yoga practice will be helping make sure nobody has to face a mental health problem alone.
Digital resources
You can find loads of resources in this section to support you through your challenge.
Daily yoga digital tracker
Use this tracker to record your daily yoga practice.
Social media graphic
Share this on your social media to ask friends and family to sponsor you.
One week medal
Celebrate completing the first week of the challenge! Keep going!
Half-way medal
Half way through the challenge! Celebrate and share it with your supporters.
Finishers medal
Yours to keep! Celebrate and share your achievement with your supporters.
Certificate
Congratulations! Add your name and download, save, or print your certificate.
Frequently asked questions
Registration
To get started all you need to do is join our Facebook group then click the link to complete official registration. Once you've registered, a Facebook fundraising page will be automatically created for you and you can begin sharing it with your friends and family.
You can also register without joining the Facebook group by using this form.
We'll send you a free t-shirt and yoga tracker to thank you for your efforts and your support. If you raise £150 we'll also send you an exclusive Mind gym kit!
No, it's completely free to sign up.
Yes, of course. You can register by filling in this form and creating your JustGiving page instead.
Please check our t-shirt size guide https://www.mind.org.uk/media/2dzimxol/mind-cotton-t-shirt-size-guide.pdf
You'll receive a free Mind t-shirt after you've set up your fundraiser. To do so you'll need to complete this form and click on the 'Submit and Activate Fundraiser' button at the bottom. It can take between 10-14 days to receive your t-shirt so please be patient.
If it's been over 14 days since you've created your fundraising page (please check if you've registered and received a confirmation email from us) and you still haven't received your t-shirt, please send us an email at [email protected] with your full name and the date you registered.
Fundraising
By filling in the registration form (it takes less than 2 mins), your Facebook fundraising page will be created for you. Share your page with your family and friends and ask them to support your efforts and donate to the cause.
We'll be on hand in the Facebook group to provide helpful tips and support with your fundraising efforts throughout the challenge.
Yes, of course! You can register by filling in the form and creating your JustGiving page instead.
Yes. The easiest way is to collect their donation offline and donate it your fundraiser yourself. Or by directing them to your JustGiving page if you choose to fundraise off Facebook.
No. Every pound you raise will go straight to Mind. All funds will help provide lifesaving information and support to anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
Each fundraising page has a default target of £150 but you're welcome to edit it to an amount you're more comfortable with.
Of course! If you wish to fundraise for your local Mind, please contact them directly and they'll let you know what fundraising events they're currently running.
20 mins of yoga a day in November is a fundraising challenge, and we'd ask that you please try and fundraise if taking part in the challenge. However, we recognise that times are tough for some of us right now and not everyone will be in the position to donate as much or as often. We'll be on hand to provide support and tips throughout the challenge. Every penny you raise is hugely appreciated and will go towards providing life changing support for those living with a mental health problem. If you'd like to make a one-time donation to Mind instead of fundraise you can do so here.
Whether you fundraise using JustGiving or Facebook, there is a small processing fee which we have no control over. Find out more about about these fees below.
Yoga
That’s entirely up to you. You can use our digital tracker which you can download here. This is also a great way to share your progress with your family and friends, which can help increase your fundraising.
You can also use our daily class plan made by our resident yoga expert to guide your yoga journey. Once you've registered we'll send you the guide over email.
Yoga is for everyone! This is your challenge, and you can do it any way you like, to suit your needs and abilities.
Our daily class plan has all experience levels in mind, but you can also find plenty of beginner videos online.
As mush as we'd like you to practice every day, we understand that sometimes life has other plans. If you've skipped a day, just try again tomorrow. The important thing is to give yoga a chance and raise vital funds for mental health.
Yoga can help you to cope with stress and improve wellbeing as well as helping develop flexibility, strength, balance, and co-ordination.
Making a difference
By raising funds for Mind, you're joining our fight for better, more equal mental health services for all. Your fundraising will help us be there for anyone who needs it, when they need it, by providing support and access to the right information.