Yoga with Sophie

Back to normal this week -

Back to normal this week Hi there  , Well, since I last sent out a newsletter, we had a nail-biting football final - the boys gave it their all and their effort was commendable. Thanks to Caitlin for filling in the week before, and with regards to my swimming, water was 21.5C when I went on Sunday and it was...

Regular schedule this week but... -

Regular schedule this week but... Hi there  , Firstly, I have to start this newsletter by commending England on such a nail-biting football match and entry into the semi-finals. Secondly, in terms of my swimming, cooler this week - water was 19C when I went on Wednesday and it was gorgeous, but I was back onto my long...

Glastonbury, Euros football.... What a weekend! -

Glastonbury, Euros football.... What a weekend! Hi there  , Well what a packed weekend on the TV front with Glastonbury and the Euros - how nail-biting for England and glad they pulled through! As for Glastonbury, the acts did not disappoint. In terms of my swimming, hardly cold this week - water was 27C when I went on Wednesday an...

Road closures in Broad Campden this week... -

Road closures in Broad Campden this week... Hi there  , Well no cold water swimming this week as had a day trip to Exeter instead on a myofascial release workshop!  If you haven't done one of these, I recommend trying the Summer School in Stratford during August as facilitator Yulia will be coming this way in August - do let m...

Classes back to normal this week... -

Classes back to normal this week... Hi there  , Well last week I practised my cold swimming in the Atlantic with air temperature around 25-30C each day - I must admit I was in my element and didn't need gloves, hat or booties or even a wetsuit top! Classes are running as normal this week but Caitlin will be taking Tues...

Classes run this week but... -

Classes run this week but... Hi there  , Well on Friday just gone, I swam for 38 minutes, not as unpleasant as last week, 17.5C but felt colder and I confess I was still out of my comfort zone and got through - still using the trick of the buoy landmarks where with a massive task ahead, breaking it up into smal...

All back to normal this week -

All back to normal this week Hi there  , Well on Friday just gone, I swam for 41 minutes in the headwind, water was 16.8C but felt colder and I confess I was properly out of my comfort zone and was using landmarks to get me through - funny how the mind does that and a life lesson in it was when you see a massive...

Class is on tomorrow evening -

Class is on tomorrow evening Hi there  , I can't resist and sound like I am gloating here but I spent about 34 minutes swimming last Friday morning in 15C in the lake (admittedly with hat, booties, gloves and wetsuit top) - of course I had a sauna afterwards 😊 As it is half term this week, class is on tomorrow...

Reminder no class tomorrow evening -

Reminder no class tomorrow evening Hi there  , After having an insightful week on the yoga front in Stockholm, I also fit in some cold water swimming on most days - no gloves, hat or booties this time, straight in and took me about an hour to restore my core temperature - properly out of my comfort zone - although it w...

Upcoming changes next two weeks -

Upcoming changes next two weeks Hi there  , Well I confess my swimming yesterday was not that cold and it was so lovely I lost track of time! I hope you are all enjoying this gorgeous weather as it is set to thunder in a few hours. This coming week, I will be in Stockholm on a course and I have asked Caitlin to step...

Regular timetable with a recharge -

Regular timetable with a recharge Hi there  , Firstly, a huge thankyou to Caitlin and those of you who supported her while I was on my training week - much appreciated. In terms of my swimming I was in the water in Barcelona every day - it was refreshing and not the warmest, although I won't lie, it was not like the o...

Regular timetable however... -

Regular timetable however... Hi there  , Hi all, Just a quick note this week - I am in Barcelona on training so Caitlin will be filling in for me whilst I am away - pls give her a go. When I return, I will still go back to fundamentals in our practice - including my own - the breath - I have worked o...

Regular timetable resumes -

Regular timetable resumes Hi there  , Since this last newsletter I have been on about 2 swims and got to 29 minutes - I also incorporated breathwork and that helped me get through this effort. Interestingly today, my hubby was waiting for me in the sauna, saw the state of my skin and mentioned that he thought ...

Regular Timetable is back ON -

Regular Timetable is back ON Hi there  , Well I went on another cold swim on Friday and earlier today - water temperature was 12C and although the weather is warming up it is no fun when water is choppy - again, reward is sauna afterwards. So for those of you that had some time out, I hope you enjoyed your Eas...

No class tomorrow again but tonight is ON -

No class tomorrow again but tonight is ON Hi there  , Well I went on another cold swim on Good Friday and I made it to 26 minutes - water temperature was 8.8C and although the weather is warming up but make no mistake, I still felt the cold - reward is sauna afterwards. I also dipped in our tub yesterday that has been turne...

No Wednesday Class this week again but Tuesday is ON -

No Wednesday Class this week again but Tuesday is ON Hi there  , Well I don't want to brag, but I have been on another cold swim this week and I made it to 23 minutes - it does help with the weather warming up but make no mistake, I still felt the cold - reward is sauna afterwards. So, how is everyone going as they get out of their com...

No Wednesday Class this week -

No Wednesday Class this week Hi there  , Since my last message I've had two cold swims this morning, and one with no sauna afterwards - I shivered and chattered for about an hour afterwards 🥶  I can't say that was pleasant, but it is all part of the process. So, I ask again, did anyone get out of their comfor...

Happy Mother's Day 😊 -

Happy Mother's Day 😊 Hi there  , Well Happy Mothers' Day to everyone, no matter what your situation is 🌸 I had another cold swim this morning, topped up with a lovely sauna afterwards - I stayed in the water for 17 minutes 🙌 So, remember last week's message about getting out of your comfort zone?  ...

This week coming... I promise it's normal 😊 -

This week coming... I promise it's normal 😊 Hi there  , One thing I may or may not have mentioned is that I have been attempting open water swimming once a week since January - I ask myself why I am doing it each time but feel amazingly refreshed once I have finished - with a sauna of course! The point of this?  We tend to get...

Drizzle, rain, overcast... -

Drizzle, rain, overcast... Hi there  , I have to admit, I am struggling with the elements at the moment, and it's a life lesson for me and I guess for us all to surrender to what we are unable to control and knowing it will pass, be grateful for what we have. Yes, cliché alert but there is truth in it. Anyway,...

Back on it this week! -

Back on it this week! Hi there  , Well it is always a relief when you return from a ski holiday with no injuries - woohoo 🙌 All classes running as normal this week. For those of you who had half term, hopefully there was some downtime without the school grind. As always, stay bendy and see you soon,

Back to normal this week ;) -

Back to normal this week ;) Hi there  , Firstly, I really apologise for last week's cancellations. As for this week, yes it's windy, but do come along and work on your practice. Classes running as normal this week. As always, stay bendy and see you soon,

Week ahead looking mild, so... -

Week ahead looking mild, so... Hi there  , ...there's not much of an excuse now given the weather is milder. Honestly, come along and work on your practice. Classes running as normal this week. As always, stay bendy and see you soon,

Wind, rain and the rest...🌧️ -

Wind, rain and the rest...🌧️ Hi there  , Well just when the frost ceases, here comes the wind, rain and whatever else it brings. Classes are scheduled to run tonight and tomorrow morning - if the wind gets out of control, I will check in with each of you - there is always online. Those of you joining online, just...

Yep, it's getting colder 🥶 -

Yep, it's getting colder 🥶 Hi there  , After a lovely morning in a sauna and tepid barrel plunge then coffee and catch up all with wonderful friends (highly recommended by the way), I decided to look at the weather forecast for the coming week🥶. I am hoping to run this week's classes but I will contact each ...

Happy New Year - Timetable this week -

Happy New Year - Timetable this week Hi there  , Firstly, happy new year to you all, I hope all festivities went well. I am hoping to run this Tuesday's class but Wednesday I am out picking up yet another Australian from the airport so first class for the Wednesday group will be 17 January 2024. As there is a bit of a cu...

Last sessions this week before Christmas -

Last sessions this week before Christmas Hi there  , I suspect there are lots of things going on this week, so I don't want to add to it. Again, just a reminder for this week: Tuesday 19 December will be last Tuesday class before Christmas Wednesday 20 December will be last Wednesday class before Christmas Again, if anyone g...

Time's a ticking... big day nearly here -

Time's a ticking... big day nearly here Hi there  , Well the consumer pull is definitely amongst us, and it can be overwhelming sometimes. Just a reminder: Tuesday 19 December will be last Tuesday class before Christmas Wednesday 20 December will be last Wednesday class before Christmas Again, if anyone gets cabin fever, I ...

Tentative Christmas Timetable -

Tentative Christmas Timetable Hi there  , To kick off the festive period last week, I made my very first Christmas wreath. And, as it is due to rain all week, I thought it would be a good opportunity to provide a tentative timetable for the Christmas period. Tuesday 19 December will be last Tuesday class before Ch...