02/01/2026
A new year often brings that familiar feeling ✨
A fresh start.
Good intentions.
Plans to feel better in our bodies and minds.
January arrives full of motivation… and yet, year after year, so many New Year’s resolutions quietly fade.
For most people, that motivation lasts a few weeks — sometimes only the first 7–14 days. It starts strong because it’s emotional. But emotions pass. Life gets busy, stress returns, progress feels slow, and old habits slip back in because they feel familiar and safe.
This doesn’t happen because people are lazy or lack discipline.
Real change is hard — especially when movement feels daunting, painful, or overwhelming.
We often try to change our behaviour without changing how supported we feel. And without structure, guidance and gentle encouragement, willpower alone isn’t enough.
This is something gentle yoga and chair yoga understand deeply.
Yoga isn’t about forcing the body or pushing through discomfort.
It’s about meeting yourself where you are.
The body may resist before it softens.
The mind may doubt before it trusts.
Confidence grows slowly — through safe, supported, consistent practice 🧘♀️
This is what gentle and chair yoga teach us about sustainable change:
• Progress comes from showing up just as you are
• Small, steady movements create real change
• Support and guidance make growth feel safer
• Lasting wellbeing comes when movement fits into real life
As we move into 2026, more people are looking for balance, ease and sustainable wellbeing, not intense workouts or quick fixes.
So perhaps the most important question this year isn’t:
“What do I need to change?”
But instead:
“What kind of support would help me feel more at ease in my body?”
✨ If this resonates, you’d be very welcome in my gentle and chair yoga classes.
There’s no pressure, no expectations, and no need to be flexible or experienced.
Just a calm space to move gently, breathe, and reconnect at your own pace.
If you’re curious, feel free to message me or take a look at the class details below 💛
Tuesday Yoga Club - 10-11am 1st Chilwell & Attenborough Scout Hut
Castle Donington Yoga - Wednesday 10-11.30am The Spital Pavilion
Chair Yoga - 10.30-11.30am Thursdays New Stapleford Community Ctr
Contact Claire on 07877489946 or email info@radianceyogauk.org
