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Strength-tember

Introducing Strength-tember!

This year, NASS and Yoga for AS are introducing Strength-tember – a way for people living with axial SpA to exercise safely whilst raising awareness and vital funds for all those who are affected by the condition.

Every September for the past few years, we have joined forces and run Stretch-tember, reaching hundreds of people across the globe and encouraging them to stretch, move more for their axial SpA and fundraise. This year, we are shifting the focus onto building strength, not only to feel stronger physically, but to demonstrate the inner-strength of each person living with the condition.

Watch the video below to find out more about Strength-tember, how you can take part, what you will be receiving for the month of September, and how you can help us raise funds to reduce the time to diagnosis and provide support to everyone affected by axial SpA:

Check out the Strength-tember 2025 JustGiving page to see how our fundraisers are doing so far, and help us by donating and/or sharing!

Sign up by filling in the form below and get started!

Sign up to Strentgh-tember 2025!

Sign up below to receive your welcome email with all the next steps to get started. Remember, to take part in Strength-tember, you'll need to register with Yoga for AS to gain free access to their amazing resources for the whole month of September.

    We'd love to keep in touch to tell you about our work, our fundraising activities and other ways you can get involved. You can change your mind any time. If you already hear from us, we will continue to contact you in the same way. If you don't already hear from us, please tick the box next to your communication preferences.

Once you have filled in the form, you will receive an email with more details and the following steps to get you ready for Strength-tember.

“I found that regular fitness classes or going to the gym by myself just didn’t work well for me.”

Georgina has been taking classes with Yoga for AS for the past 4 years to help manage her symptoms. Here is why she will be taking part in Strength-tember this year:

Get in touch

If you have any questions about signing up to Strength-tember with Yoga for AS, please email Jamie at admin@yogaforas.com.

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Your stories

Nicola's story

“I started yoga in lockdown and now practice it as much as I can. I find that yoga is everything I need to help manage my condition. Stretching, a little cardio, strength and very importantly, balance.”

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Clare Redshaw Stretch-tember 2024

Clare's story

“When I saw the Stretch-tember programme I thought that this would be a great opportunity for me to try a new gentle activity – something that I can add to my AS management tool kit!”

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  • 220k

    Adults in the UK

    1 in 200 of the adult population in the UK have axial SpA (AS). That's twice as many as multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease.

  • 26

    Average age

    Axial SpA (AS) is a condition that affects young people. Symptoms start late teens to early twenties, with the average age of onset being 26.

  • 8.5

    Years to diagnosis

    The current average delay to diagnosis from when symptoms start is 8.5 years, by which irreversible damage to the spine may have occurred.

  • 59%

    Mental health

    59% of people with axial SpA (AS) report experiencing mental health problems compared to 25% of those with musculoskeletal conditions overall.