New class in 2026 - "RESIST"

I'm not going to lie, 2025 was a tough year.  The hip replacement recovery, ongoing management of lower back pain and the ADHD diagnosis and then the painfully long wait for medication with very little support around coming to terms with the fact that I have been battling with my mind my whole life and that life doesn't have to be so hard!  

I'm not going to wallow, I am extremely grateful for my clients and class participants who keep on showing up and for having my little home in the countryside that gives me the opportunity to go walking every day to manage my pain.  Grateful for the animal friends/clients who I get to spend time with and for the ever changing fitness industry that is fast-paced and dynamic enough to hold my attention and keep me excited.  

In addition, the many opportunities to learn new skills, improve on my existing skills and to start to hone my services and specialities in order to be able to work with and help more people.  

One of 2025's discoveries was resistance bands (you know the ones that physiotherapists give you and you never use..). Learning to use them for resistance training and realising how safe they are for people with injuries, long-term conditions, as they are a lot gentler on the joints than lifting weights.  I still have my weights at home, but using resistance bands is a portable solution to getting some resistance work in.

So in 2026, I have set up a pilot class 'RESIST' at the Letchworth Settlement, on Tuesdays at 2pm for an hour, starting on 13th January 2026 for five weeks.  The class is beginner-friendly, and will cater to the needs of the people who turn up.  Everyone can do SOMETHING and something is better than nothing! 

I'm afraid I can't offer PAYG and I also can't offer refunds for classes not attended.  £37.50 for the five week block is the same price as the Settlement charges for my Yoga classes, so I thought I would keep the pricing in line.  If the class is well-attended, then I will continue it into 2026.  I put the tickets up for sale yesterday (29/22/2025) and four have sold already!  So.. fingers crossed.  I will bring the resistance bands with me and you just need to bring yourself and a yoga or pilates mat.  

I look forward to a 2026 filled with positive, healthy and happy moments and look forward to learning more, helping more people and becoming a more grounded and relaxed individual through all of my self-study.  

Remember you can book yourself in for a free 15 minute chat if you want to ask any questions.  

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