January should have been a time for fresh starts, new opportunities & setting intentions… but instead home-schooling, working from home & long, dark, wet days added weight to our emotions, & even the most upbeat, glass half-full folk were holding their hands up, admitting they were taking a battering.

That’s why we’ve stepped things up at Soulfit this month…

We know the one thing that’s going to make the most significant difference to our mental & physical health right now is exercise.

Interestingly 80% of people who show up with a new determination
to get fit in January make it to the end of the month.
That only leaves 20% who're still going throughout February

But this isn’t your average year & it's very much in our hands to turn what’s in our control, into a positive.

Trust us, we know it’s not easy.

But the decision to be consistent, to prioritise exercise, to plan a 45-minute or 1-hour Total Body workout, Dance class or Yoga practice into each day will change everything - you’ll sleep better, perform better, react better.

Read on to hear about the wonderful events we've been hosting, have planned for the month ahead; our new hoodies, & how we can help each other surface from all this stronger, happier & healthier...

“You have created a wonderful community, which we all feel a part of”. Vaughan

Can you help us grow…
So far this year we’ve had such a heart-warming increase in visits to our classes – new Soulfitters have joined our long-termers.

If we’re honest though, running a Yoga, Dance & Fitness studio during this pandemic, aside from being unbelievably rewarding, has been pretty tough. And we stand with so many independent studios & teachers embracing the ‘Work out to Help Out’ drive. Of course, it’s wonderful there’s a wealth of free content out there, but many of them are run by enormous wellness empires & are having a huge impact on our industry.

Our goal is very much to look after you & to provide motivating, challenging & inspiring classes with some of the best teachers in the country. So honestly, this is a plea to you to continue to support us back. If you’re scrolling the internet looking for fitness inspiration – look at our website first & pass-by the free stuff. Our On Demand library is brimming with brilliant classes & there are plenty of free sample classes to access.

If you can’t stretch to our prices, please reach out to us, we’ve supported more people than you could imagine over this last year – giving them free or ‘pay what you can afford’ access, as well as free classes to NHS workers.

The biggest gift you could give back to us is to share what we do with your friends & family.

Thanks lovely people, it really means the world.

Fancy a hoodie?

…At the end of last year, we bought these gorgeous hoodies, to keep us snug & warm at a community event we helped at…. but we hadn’t expected so many of you to comment & ask if we’d sell them - so here they are!

They're ridiculously cosy, with a warm, fleecy lining, & an inside pocket for phone, keys, headphones etc. - perfect if you’re out & about, exercising or just in need of staying warm during these chilly, wintry days.

They’d also make perfect gifts for friends or family - think of it as a gift not just to them, but also to us. Buying one of these hoodies, really will help make a difference during these challenging times.

Available in Large (worn by me) or Extra Large (worn by Gyles)

CLICK HERE TO BUY

We’ve been loving our most recent Soulfit Collaboration with the gorgeous Sharon from Femme Brûlée!

Teaming up with local businesses, artists & all-round awesome people has been something we’ve done from the start, & this one’s right up there with the best of the best...

To coincide with the launch of our Total Body workouts, Sharon created a series of Playlists for each class. These energetic sessions focus on building strength, stamina & willpower, so we knew music would play a vital role in making them fun, energetic & uplifting...

So far we've worked out to Disco, Rave, Soul, Indie & some good old Cheese - every one a winner!

JOIN IN HERE

Just over a year ago our much-loved Ali Hahlo asked us to host an event in celebration of National Iyengar Yoga Day, & we wanted to honour her by repeating this event in 2021.

This year’s event was hosted by the incredible Sallie Sullivan – one of the UK’s most Senior Iyengar yoga teachers, who studied under Mr Iyengar himself, & carries a wealth of knowledge plus our very own Lindsay Barchan who has taken over the reins for Ali. Those of you that have attended Lindsay’s classes will know what an outstanding teacher she is. So earlier in January we hosted one of our biggest events to date with a free talk led by Sallie & a 45-minute class led by Lindsay.

Joyfully you're still able view Sallie’s talk & Lindsay’s class for free at any time you like – Just click here to view them.

Lindsay teaches with us every Wednesday 10.45-11.45am

BOOK HERE

Shay Grant also hosted a beautiful Winter Warmer extended Yoga class – A 2-hour feast of heart-warming Vinyasa & Yin with a Meditation practice designed to draw in the inner heat - all beautifully designed to nourish our health & vitality.

And if you weren’t able to join us on the day, you’re still able to purchase this session to do at a time that suits you. As with our long, long list of On Demand classes, you can just purchase it & enjoy snuggling in without any interruptions...

Click Here to buy

If you’re looking ahead for some time-fillers…

We have our beautiful Heart-Opening extended Yoga class with the biggest love of your life, Cherry

As you’d expect from this bundle of joy, there will be lots of spice, as well as plenty of nourishment in this 2-hour virtual yoga practice.

First, she’ll bring the heat in by taking you through a series of creative sequences that will focus on your core & upper body, & then she’ll bring things back down with a restorative, tension-releasing series.

Saturday 20th February, 2.30-4.30pm
Price: £18

BOOK HERE

Lewes Food Bank/ Please help us share the Lewes Love
Many of you will have seen we’ve been helping the Lewes Food Bank collections by volunteering to collect thousands of food items for those who really need them.

This month, as lockdown has scuppered the usual collections, the team are taking a different approach by asking for donations throughout the week. Then on Sunday 14th, Valentine’s Day, the food items will be purchased from our 3 supermarkets & we'll be helping deliver them for distribution.

This is such an important charity, and we’re so happy to be able to lend a hand. We'd be so grateful if you could dig deep & donate via the link below:

DONATE HERE

Thank you so, so much.

“Soulfit is wonderful in every way possible...
Great communication, organisation, variety of classes, & amazing teachers.
A beautiful soulful home” Amy

We’re so proud to have created a platform that’s inclusive, warm & personable from the get-go.

Welcoming & looking after you all across the screens is so important to us & deeply unique to Soulfit. Please know we’re here to help you on your journey.

Whether you’ve just signed up or been with us from the start, everyone’s reason for being here is different, & we have the answers at our fingertips to help guide you towards an even more fulfilling experience.

Thank you as always for your ongoing support & loyalty.
Do please feed back, ask questions & share to your heart's content!

Cannot wait to see you soon,
Fiona, Gyles & your Soulfit team x

Soulfit Newsletters - February 2021 - Reasons for Putting Your Physical & Mental Health First