16/01/2026
This second full week of January seems to have really taken it out of me. A slight change to my teaching schedule (the swop of a class, the addition of a new pilates class and a lovely new 1:1 client) has really confused my sense of routine.
The funny thing is, as a self-employed yoga teacher, I’ve always thought my weeks always look different anyway. There’s usually a cover class somewhere or an errand that’s a bit out of the ordinary. So it’s thrown me how much these new classes have affected me. How much rest my body seems to demand between classes and how tired I feel by the end of the day.
I saw this post from Kirsty Gallagher about “unapologetically wintering” and it gave me a little boost. Wintering has come up a lot recently on social media - letting this season be the guide with its slowness, softness and darkness. Instead of fighting against it and forcing new resolutions, what if we just… gave into it being a bit of a quieter month?
I know for some people, January holds a buzz of new beginnings - I was talking to a friend who says she loves the energy this time of year gives her, and normally I feel the same. But this year? I’m having to slow down, hibernate, curl up and be still.
So, in between classes and appointments, you’ll find me unapologetically resting, unapologetically taking care of myself, and gently putting down some plates and letting go of the expectation of having to spin them all at once.
A huge 👏 to anyone who made it out to a class this week - did it take some mental persuading?
How are you finding January? Are you an “I love the energy” person or a “I’m still in hibernation” kinda person?
