Merry Christmas from the SMASH team
Merry Christmas Everybody!
However you are spending Christmas this year, the SMASH team are here if you need us. We encourage you to take this opportunity to rest when you can, to reflect on the positives that may have come from this year and find the joy in the small things, even if that means you have to dig a little deeper. If you want to see some friendly faces and move your body to some fun music (even just to dance!), we will be hosting some SMASH classes over the festive period. Our schedule is attached but please always remember that exercise is always more fun when you do it because you want to.
Tonight we have a special Yin Yoga class with Sandi and John. They have created a tranquil, Christmas themed Spotify playlist if you would like some background music. We had amazing feedback after the last Yin Yoga class and encourage as many of you as possible to try it, here is what Sandi and John say -
"In Yin, we will be holding the poses for a long time - between 3 to 5 minutes, aiming to create a gentle traction of the connective tissue, in particular the fascia, increasing and maintaining flexibility. Yin also offers an opportunity for introspection - a chance to experience stillness amidst the movement of our busy lives. In other words, it truly is an opportunity to observe and notice the inner chatter, what is being brought up for you emotionally and physically. To sum this up, it is a chance to chill and relax collectively.
Having read this, you may immediately think - "I can't think of anything worse than to sit still for an hour without a single burpee" - In that case, the more the reason you should do it! This is a practice for everyone, get your entire household involved, including cats and dogs."
On Christmas Eve we thought we would add a little extra fun into your day with a festive quiz! This will start at 9am before our SMASH class at 10am, so if you do need a rest from exercise but need a little bit of SMASH love then come and join us! It's a fun quiz with no winners so don't worry if you miss the beginning, come along at any time!
Finally, we want to remind you that we are always here if you need to see with a friendly face. Our community means the world to us so if you want to set up a little Zoom chat to lighten the load, just let us know and we can make it happen! Whatever your Christmas looks like, whether you celebrate or not, we hope you are able to find some sparkle over the coming days. You are strong, you are wonderful and you are loved... all year long.
Sending a big Christmas hug, we hope you can feel it!
Sam & Ash
(She/Her and He/Him)
