Joyful Movement Workshop

Join us at the Kuumba Imani Millennium Centre on Wednesday 30th June for our Joyful Movement Workshop led by Ithalia Johnson – Dance Artist, ADHD Coach and founder of Joyful Journeys.

This session will be part of our Move For Your Mind series, a brand-new campaign which aims to make exercise accessible for adults living with ADHD. 

Made possible with the kind support of Sport England’s The Movement Fund, our Move for Your Mind campaign will give you the chance to learn more about the link between ADHD and exercise, try out different ways of moving your body, and get ADHD-friendly tips on developing an exercise routine you can actually stick with. 

Our Joyful Movement Workshop will take place at the Kuumba Imani Millennium Centre in Liverpool from 6:30pm – 8:30pm on Tuesday 30th April. 

This is a 90-minute, feel-good session designed with ADHD brains in mind – structured enough to feel safe, but flexible enough to keep things engaging, playful and freeing. Through guided movement, music and connection, you’ll be invited to move in a way that feels natural to you – no pressure, no perfection, just real joy. It’s open to everyone of all fitness levels.

After the 90-minute movement session, there’s time to stick around, have a chat and enjoy some refreshments.

What to expect (so your brain can settle):

• Gentle arrival to ease into the space
• A guided warm-up to awaken the body
• Joyful, music-led movement to explore rhythm and expression
• Optional partner/group exercises to connect and find a movement buddy
• A grounded, calming close

Why this works for ADHD brains:

• Clear structure  (you’ll know what’s coming next)
• No long periods of stillness
• Freedom to move, stim, rest or adapt
• Music and rhythm to support focus and dopamine
• Connection without pressure

About The Facilitator

Ithalia Johnson is a dance artist, yoga teacher, accredited ADHD coach and community facilitator with over 25 years’ experience in the arts and community sector. As the founder of Joyful Journeys, she creates inclusive, culturally-rooted spaces that support people to reconnect with themselves through movement, creativity and collective care.

Living with ADHD herself, Ithalia brings both professional expertise and lived experience into her work — offering sessions that are accessible, engaging and grounded in joy.

Timings

The session will start at 7pm so please try and arrive at least ten minutes earlier. We’ll be there from 6.30pm so if you’d like to meet others first and have a chat and settle in then please get there from 6.30pm.

Tickets

Tickets are free as this event is part of the Sports England series. However, there is an option to purchase a donation ticket if you would like, which would go towards the running costs.

If you have any questions about the event, drop us an email at info@adhdconnect.uk. Once you have purchased a ticket, you’ll receive an email with further details a little closer to the event date.

We can’t wait to see you there!