Let’s welcome the Festive Season!
Those that have been with me for a few years, will know that this is my favourite time of year- love all the sparkle, glitter and fancy decorations! Have had to dial it down in the Studio this year, due to not having the space- with all of the equipment-lol! One corner dedicated to chrimbo…
A big thank you to all my lovely Subscribers and Studio clients for an amazing year together! I literally still have to pinch myself that my Business has been running for 6 years and it is down to the commitment and loyalty of my clientele, who week on week, keep showing up and digging in with the wonderful form of exercise that is ‘Pilates’!
Xmas tokens will be on their way to classes this week- not so easy this year with wrapping- Pumpkin decided to get in on the action at every stage!
The New Forest Retreat!
I have shared pictures on social media but for those that don’t check in on FB and Instagram here’s what we did together at the Rhinefield House Hotel!
Testimonials
A very enjoyable weekend
Could not fault the hotel and it's facilities - a great country pile with lots of history, a very comfortable stay.
The length of classes were just right, great to use the equipment provided during the sessions - Sam as always taking her time to explain how to use each piece of equipment and the benefits to the body of using them. The room setting was tranquil and had a good view.
A great weekend with exercise thrown in....
(Graham)
Another great venue for a pilates retreat, truly a room with a view.
I found the classes to be of the right length and at a pace that when the session was over I knew I had done some 'work' and could feel the benefit
It was great to have the opportunity to use all of the small props, made the sessions more interesting and fun and the exercises engaged lots of hidden muscles....
Social time was good in that there was time with the group outside of the pilates sessions and time for me.
Thank you Sam for organising a great retreat weekend.
(Georgie)
A wonderful opportunity to combine classic mat with Pilates small props that aren’t always used in class. Working in a smaller group I find helps to focus the mind and achieve great results. The after class socialising is brilliant too.
Once again, Thank you Sam.(Yvonne)
The retreat exceeded my expectations. Having only taken up Pilates earlier this year, I am far from supple. I found that having three session in close succession (rather than having a week between each) meant I could really understand what a movement should feel like and I made more progresss across two days that I normally do across two weeks. The fact that the retreat took place in a beautiful setting added to the relaxation and overall sense of wellbeing.
(Elaine)
The Next Retreat!
I will be offering the Royal William Yard Retreat again in April 2026. There are 3 spaces left. To book your space following the link below!
2025 marked the start of this new branch of my Business- beyond delighted at its growth and excited to discover new venues in the future months ahead!
Dr. Ellen Langer is a pioneering Harvard psychologist and global mindfulness legend, renowned for her 50+ years of groundbreaking research. This conversation with Mel really resonated with me and for those that might not have come across her before - thought I’d share. Comes under the umbrella of ‘Health’ content. A great one for the Xmas holidays- if you have some down time…
She says you can use your mind to heal your body, and she has the science to back it up.
You’ll hear about wounds healing faster when the clock sped up, elderly men getting stronger by living like it was 1959, and housekeepers losing weight just by shifting perspective.
And that’s just scratching the surface.
Dr. Langer’s research shows that your beliefs and attention can boost your health, she’s shares exactly how you can apply this science into your daily life.
DATES
Last classes of the Term- 18th December
New Term starts on Monday 5th January 2026 with Studio Classes
Subscriptions will be on pause over the Xmas break.
APP update
I have added a portable pilates bar sequence to the props section of my APP. Clients were introduced to this piece of equipment during the New Forest Retreat- it is in the style of the Reformer style of Pilates. Great for alignment and resistance is like a medium band so ideal for all levels. Here is a bite size clip to give you an idea of what this equipment is like: