Sarita Wellbeing

1 Jan-2024 💚

Here goes, my loves, sorry it's a wordy one...

As I went to sleep last night - sober, alone, and content, I might add - I settled on SIMPLICITY for the year ahead. 

Sure, 2023 saw me cheering on Roxie Nafousi at a sell-out 'Manifestation' Ally Pally gig. I have followed countless podcasts from the likes of Gabby Bernstein and flirted with various business ideas..., but my authentic goal isn't to find my perfect love or secure abundant riches 💰. Maybe tomorrow 😉 💚. 

I reckon I know the most destructive hits to my wellbeing in 2023 - causes of raised cortisol, fragmented sleep & overthinking. ⚠️⛔️ Have you figured out your triggers and unhelpful connections to avoid... ⚠️⛔️?

🌿🍃2024 (and forever): MINDSET 🧘🏾‍♀️
The Eightfold Path: work on better understanding, intention, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration. 

🌿🍃2024: MOVEMENT IS MEDICINE 💃🏻🤸🏻‍♀️
Yoga with Adriene: FLOW, a 30-day Yoga challenge (Google it and join me and thousands of others worldwide) - what Yoga teacher doesn't love to take a back seat and be guided through a practice once in a while? Resistance and weight training are keepers...

🌿🍃2024: BIOHACKING ☕️🧊🔥🥑🍄🌍🌤
Last year, I got caught up in obsessing over the chemicals and toxins we're pumping into our bodies and ended up down a whole other anxiogenic path. Sure, I'll still filter drinking water, but I need to refocus on the bigger picture...

Time to revisit the hundreds of health & wellbeing books and podcasts I have devoured over the past couple of decades to seek out the most accessible, low-hanging fruit. I mean, come on, there isn't one magical fix for all - diet/CBD/mushrooms/coffee/fasting/cold therapy/sauna/earthing/morning light/supplements/protein/gratitude... I mean, it's exhausting just thinking about packing it all in...

I suspect you're like me. We know what nourishes our bodies and protects our calm. Maybe we just need a nudge to listen closely to our bodies and respond with compassion 💐🕊🫶

Signing off, your pint-sized prop and cheerleader, sending you my love for your personal 2024 journey,

Sarita x

#2024

18 weeks to the big 5-0
Vulnerability 🫣

Finally removing myself from domestic violence at 7 months pregnant left me determined to role model independence, strength and self-sufficiency to my little one and I have since muddled my way through over a decade of parenting, based on these ideals.

Now, in this arbitrary countdown to the big 5-0 🎂, I find myself re-evaluating all sorts of established beliefs and behaviours in pursuit of building a selfcare 🧘🏻‍♀️ routine and becoming a better parent.

Two weeks ago, I started the programme with aspirations of feeling physically stronger 💪🏾 However, Fran's programme is about so much more. It supports full-spectrum transformation. Now, with 18 weeks to go, I am learning to ask for and accept help.

This simple but challenging shift involves revealing vulnerability and openly sharing my limitations. Really hard...

She (my 🌎) is totally worth changing for...

20 weeks to the big 5-0

Countdown to this biggy 🎂 is all about keeping, kicking, or replacing habits so I might take on menopause, singleton & lone parenting life and ageing with more joy, confidence & strength.

Sunday 27th August 2023
Baseline check-in

Mentally & emotionally: I’ve come a long way, but obvs a WIP...

Physically: dancing💃🏻 Yoga 🧘🏻‍♀️ & Pilates 💪🏼 are non-negotiables

Cold hydrotherapy: I ❤️ the exhilaration of cold showers, so: bring on the wild swimming & ice baths

Heat: The sauna (lowers the risk of heart attack, stroke, & dementia) is my phone-free, peaceful time of meditation 🔥❤️🧘🏾‍♀️

Alcohol: Sober me feels so much calmer & secure...

So what else and where to now?

Full disclosure...

🛌 I very rarely manage 7 hours of sleep

🥗🍴My diet is chaotic but consistently low in protein & fibre, high on sugars. I love to cook for others, but not if just for me.

💦 I can easily get through a day on a mere 500ml of water (with other fluids from way too much oat milk)

👀 I’m hot on correcting other people’s posture but am neglectful of my own.

👣 Average daily step count hovers between 3,000 on office days and (unless I’m actually out for a rare walk), peaks at 8,000.

🏋🏻‍♀️The free weights section of the gym intimidates me, and I am going to have to start with the lowest weights...

CUE:
✨️💕🚀 🚀💕✨️

Tomorrow is Bank Holiday Monday 28 Aug-23
WEEK ONE & it’s game on 💪🏾🚀

FREE TEEN SUMMER YOGA
PLEASE SHARE & TAG ✨️🧘🏾‍♀️

This 5-week free class is back for the summer 🥳 courtesy of Active In The Community 🙏💫

For teenagers, sure, summer can be a positive time for 🌞, relaxation 💤🏖 and family time. HOWEVER... it can also be an unsettling period of change, even conflict, disrupted routine, and a rise in screentime for distraction.

BENEFITS are numerous. Yoga can improve flexibility, strength, balance, and stamina. Teens I have taught say that it reduces their anxiety and stress, improves their concentration & confidence and even helps them sleep better.

💫🧘🏾‍♀️🧘‍♂️🧘🏻‍♀️🧘🏾‍♀️🧘‍♂️🧘🏾‍♀️🧘🏾‍♀️🧘🏻‍♀️🧘‍♂️🧘🏾‍♀️💫

DETAILS: a weekly, positive reset
5-6pm on MONDAYS:
24 & 31 July, 7, 14 & 21 August

Hertford Wellbeing Hub
Glenfield Ct, Hertford SG14 2HN

Open to all teens, no need to register, just turn up.

💫🧘🏾‍♀️🧘‍♂️🧘🏻‍♀️🧘🏾‍♀️🧘‍♂️🧘🏾‍♀️🧘🏾‍♀️🧘🏻‍♀️🧘‍♂️🧘🏾‍♀️💫

EXPECT a free of charge series in a safe space of zero judgement. It is open level yoga (no prior knowledge expected), which includes guided breathwork, warrior movement flow & relaxation, and is followed by optional snacks and relaxed chat.

PLEASE ENCOURAGE any teenagers you know to join in over the summer or help them to find a yoga teacher on YouTube . I don't take myself too seriously. This is just a fun opportunity to try something new that you can add to your resume, maybe make some friends, and learn techniques for managing emotions and strengthening body and mind.

Sacred rituals ✨️

The routine of washing blankets and props and my ritual of laying out safe, cosy spaces before your arrival are sacred opportunities for calm 🧘🏻‍♀️ and positive intention that I have come to relish.

With today's pace of life, it has become more important than ever for my mental health to turn potentially mindless routines into rituals to anchor me in the now and so that I can consciously infuse whatever I am engaged in with love ❤️.

Whatever your calming ritual of choice may be, preparing your morning beverage ☕️, lighting an evening candle🕯..., I hope you give yourself permission to rest your tired mind and enjoy the moment ✨️🙂

Sending you love, always ❤️

S x

You know? I'm in need of a boost. Something big. What about you? How are you, my love?

Inspo for today from Steven Bartlett: “Comfort zones are overrated. It’s great to be comfortable, but it’s better to be challenged. And discomfort is where the magic happens. When you’re uncomfortable, you’re growing.”💪🏽💫

So, if life begins at the end of your comfort zone, then ‘hello life’ 👋 and let’s dust 30 years of neglect off this beaut 🎻

Thank you for the warm e-welcome of David Boarder, founder & conductor of the A10 orchestra 🎶🎵 (and an all-round East Herts musical legend) convening this afternoon in Ware. I’m ready to face the fear and give this mental, emotional and physical wellbeing boost a rattle!

The WIIFM of trying something new?

WELLBEING: broader horizons & boost mental health 🌞

CONFIDENCE: greater resilience for tackling future challenges with self-assurance and bouncing back from times of adversity and fear.

CREATIVITY: potentially identify a go-to outlet for self-expression.

OPPORTUNITIES: personal growth & a greater sense of fulfilment.

BRAIN POWER: improve cognitive function so hurrah 🥳 for memory, attention and problem-solving.

CONNECTION: wider social circle & potential community / tribe (espesh for social introverts like me!).

COORDINATION: an opportunity to develop hand-eye coordination, finger dexterity, and awareness of good posture🧘🏻‍♀️

ACCOMPLISHMENT: a super boost to self-esteem and confidence – celebrate every victory 🏆🥳💫

Breath is our umbilical chord to the life force 💫 🌍🌟

I rarely post about my weekend, but I am in such an elevated, happy place, I decided to share...

Today I renewed my Reiki training after a 5-year gap, this time with Reiki Master, Michael Kaufmann (I'm sure he must have been a philosopher & stand up comedian before a healer, the man is a hoot!) at the beautifully serene

One of the many takeaways still marinading away in my head is the reminder that we are inextricably linked to nature.

Our bodies are constantly on a cycle of renewal. Everything that keeps us alive is BORROWED from NATURE - the food, water, and air we consume and then eliminate...

I also got to laugh my way through today with one of my favourite humans... as if we needed to be reminded: Michael urged us all to keep our vibrations high by laughing and laughing a LOT!

With my love & admiration,

Sx

Photo courtesy of 💚🙏

Thank you, Zoe, for our 30-year reunion to learn & giggle together once again 🥰🙏

Excited to be back at Hertford Wellbeing Hub 5.30pm today and next week!

Calling local teens! All welcome, snacks provided 😊

👋 I'm back, refreshed, and totally in ❤️ with 🇲🇦 Morocco's beautiful people, food, architecture 🕌, colours...

I hope it has been a good week for you, too, my friend. I have missed you 🙏

Join me this week? DM for details and booking x

Sunday
7.30pm Yin & Restorative Yoga

Monday
7.30am Sunrise Yoga
5.30pm Teen Yoga
7.30pm Yin Stretch & Relax

Tuesday
12.30pm Lunchtime Pilates
121 sessions
6pm Stretch & Relax

Wednesday
121 sessions

Thursday
11am Beginners' Yoga & Chat

Friday
9.15am Contemporary Yoga Flow

Calling East Herts teens! Free Yoga & refreshments 5.30pm this Monday at the Hertford Wellbeing Hub. Share and I'll see you there.
Love Sarita x
07419 141 774

Hertford House = BEST brunches which will taste even better after our Yoga flow. Join me!
Love Sarita x
07419 141 774

There's no better way than starting your day with yoga, followed by a scrumptious brunch.

Come and join us on the 30th of January at 9.30am with Sarita Wellbeing.

Tickets: £29.95 (Included is an hour of Yoga followed by brunch)

Book your tickets here: https://hertfordhouse.co.uk

I'm delighted to be a part of this wonderful initiative. Please share to open up this free Yoga for teens opportunity this Monday 23rd Jan at 5.30pm. Questions? Drop me a message 07419 141 774 🙏

Responding to a few requests for my current offering... this is constantly evolving..., but here's a snapshot with some availability at the Blend Organics Ware classes. Feel free to share 😉😘💪🏾

With love, Sarita x
[email protected]
www.facebook.com/saritawellbeing
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🔸️Mondays
5.30pm Teen Yoga
7.30pm Yin Stretch & Relax

🔸️Tuesdays
12.30pm Lunchtime Pilates at BLEND🥑
6.30pm Stretch & Relax at Hanbury Manor

🔸️Wednesdays
12.30pm Student & Staff Yoga at HRC
2.30pm 121 Yogalates
8pm 121 Yoga

🔸️Thursdays
11am Beginners' Yoga at BLEND🥑
12-1pm Blend: cuppa & chat 🙂

🔸️Fridays
9.15am Contemporary Yoga at BLEND🥑
Next couple of weeks teaching Flamenco dance at Presdales 💃🏻💫 SO happy about this ❤️

🔸️Sundays
Yin Stretch & Relax at BLEND🥑

🚙 parking in Ware:
Tesco allows up to 3 hours of free parking for customers and is approx. 4 mins walk away.

Blend Organics Ware
First Blend class £10
Timetable & bookings: www.blendorganics.co.uk
12 Amwell End
(between Proto bakery & Hop Box)

Please share with anyone you know who might be interested in trying our new Beginners' Yoga & Natter sessions with me, Sarita, at blendorganicsware thank you 🙏

If you're looking for an opportunity to try Yoga in a relaxed environment, this no-pressure introduction for beginners is perfect for you. I will guide you through gentle but effective Yoga flows which will bring all the major muscle groups alive and get the happy hormones flowing. If you're free, stay on in the beautiful, organic juice and coffee shop with me for a natter.

You can book directly via the website www.blendorganics.co.uk by navigating to 'classes' and scrolling through the calendar to Thursday 19th January. When you register, you will receive a discount by email so your class is £10. Any difficulties, just drop me a line with your email address so I can reserve your spot, and you can pay at the cafe on arrival.

I'm here to help on 07419 141 774 and [email protected] so please do get in touch.

I'm looking forward to seeing you soon,

Sarita

Thursdays 11am at Blend Organics Ware, 12 Amwell End (between the Proto Artisan bakery and the Hop Box) SG12 9HW. Parking is free at Tescos for up to 3 hours.

Let's get the new year off to a great start together! Join me!

Welcome in January with our Yoga Brunch!

Join us on the 16th & 30th of January from 9:30 to get your body ready for a fresh New Year

Tickets: £29.95 (Included is an hour of Yoga followed by brunch)

Hosted by the fantastic Sarita Wellbeing

Book here - https://hertfordhouse.co.uk/whats-on/

2023 classes in this beautiful studio on Amwell End. Come and try a class, then stay and have a natter in the organic cafe with me 🥰





January 2023 classes, first week back:

All classes are just £10 if booked by midnight 3rd January via the website www.blendorganics.co.uk using discount code: BLENDNY
After 3rd, classes are £10-£16 depending on bundle selected.

[Thursday 5 Jan 11-12 noon
Members' Stretch & Relax
Hanbury Manor]

Fri 6 Jan 9:15-10:15am
Contemporary Flow Yoga
www.blendorganics.co.uk

Sun 8 Jan 7:30-8:30pm
Yin Stretch & Relax
www.blendorganics.co.uk

[Mon 9 Jan 7:30-8:45pm
Yin Stretch & Relax (full)]

Tues 10 Jan 12:30-1:30pm
Lunchtime Pilates
www.blendorganics.co.uk

[Tues 10 Jan 6-7pm
Members' Pilates
Hanbury Manor]

Thurs 12 Jan 11-12 noon
Beginners' Yoga & Coffee
www.blendorganics.co.uk

In the meantime, if you feel the need to move, I have uploaded over 100 free Yoga / Pilates videos for you on: www.youtube.com/
Please DM to chat. I am here to help.

Love & Light,

Sarita 🙏

Out of respect for beautiful Kaz and her lifelong love of books, I will deeply relish this quiet time of reading. Where you used to be, there is a hole in the world. Sending love & support to you all this season 🙏❤️

Thrilled to lead you through a New Year uplifting, energising and feel-good stretchy Yoga flow, followed by the best brunch in Hertford 🍽😋

I cater to all levels... DM with any questions or concerns 💪🏾💫

- Nourishing social with a friend?
- A little boost for a friend?
- A little self-care for you?
I've got you. Secure your spot and join me: www.hertfordhouse.co.uk/whats-on/

Need a last-minute Christmas gift? We have it sorted!

We're so excited to announce our Yoga Brunch on the 16th and 30th of January here at Hertford House with the amazing Sarita Wellbeing

The perfect way to kickstart your January ❤

Reserve your ticket on our website now (or gift this to someone special)

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Thanks to these two dedicated wonders, I'm nearly ready to submit my L1 cert 💪🏾

Master Animal Flow Instructor, 🙏 East Herts is hungry for Animal Flow 🔥

Not just a stretch class... join Yin and be held, feel safe and let tension roll off your whole being.

I understand the value of Yin and I am blessed to get my weekly fix with Abbie

Tonight's 7.30pm class is full but watch this space for a new class listing 👀🙂

Find a class and give it a go 🙏🧡

"How can we know the dancer from the dance?" 🙏 W. B. Yeates
It is profoundly moving when combined focus & synchronised flow become so intimately connected that we move as one.

Power Yoga
Fridays, 9:15am
Book: www.blendorganics.co.uk

"How can we know the dancer from the dance?" 🙏 W. B. Yeates
It is profoundly moving when combined focus & synchronised flow become so intimately connected that we move as one.

Power Yoga
Fridays 9.15am
To book, visit www.blendorganics.co.uk