It’s the Most Wonderful Time… and Also a Bit Much
- sjholisticyoga
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
How are you with the festive period?
Honestly, I find it difficult. The pressure, the busyness, the sheer over-stimulation of it all. That tug-of-war between “have I bought enough?” and “why on earth are we buying all this stuff anyway?” The internal battle between “it’s the most wonderful time of the year” and “it’s all absolute bollocks.” (Pardon the language).
The wreath-making I love, and the Christmas decorations that don't look quite right...But who can recover from the bleak disappointment of a giant Ferrero Rocher not only being made from dark chocolate but also being entirely hollow?! The picture below was taken before I realised either of these things... I still haven't forgiven The Ferrero Group for this.
Then there’s that strange liminal space between Christmas and New Year — I call it Twixmas. Every year, I think I’ll love it: long walks, naps, leftover cheese, and gentle reflection. But when the plans fall away and the world goes quiet, I can end up feeling a bit… lost. Flat. .
So, since becoming a yoga teacher in 2023, I’ve made it a non-negotiable to keep myself gently anchored over the festive period. I know I’m not the only one who feels the wobble at this time of year — so if that’s you too, you might just need a little grounding space to breathe, stretch, and reconnect.
Here’s what I’ll be offering over the 2025 festive season — three small sanctuaries of calm amidst the tinsel and to-do lists.
All of the above are limited to just 10 people, and then classes will start as usual on Saturday 3rd January!
So whether you’re craving a little stillness before the celebrations, or a soft landing once the wrapping paper has settled, I’d love to see you on the mat this festive season. Let’s carve out some calm amidst the chaos, breathe a little deeper, and remember that peace isn’t something we have to chase — it’s something we return to.
Here’s to a gentler kind of Christmas, and to beginning the new year not with resolutions, but with a quiet sense of renewal.