Yes, it’s here. We can’t deny it any longer.

Lowkey, if you live with teenagers, you may hear this phrase a lot. I know I do. And honestly, I had to ask what it meant. I’m still not sure I fully understand it, but it makes me smile. Teenagers have a brilliant way of inventing language that somehow really hits the mark.

From what I gather, “lowkey” is a kind of quiet admission — a guilty pleasure, or something you wouldn’t normally shout about.
I’m lowkey stressed about this exam. I lowkey actually love XYZ.
You get the gist.

This morning, 2nd of December, it hit me: I’m LOWKEY looking forward to Christmas. (We’re officially allowed to talk about it now?) And honestly, lowkey might be the perfect way to approach the whole month.

December Doesn’t Need to Be a Whirlwind

This time of year comes loaded with expectations and obligations. We’d be forgiven for just wanting to run home at the end of the day, shut the door, and have a good cry.

But why do we let so much pressure build — especially during a season when our bodies are craving rest?

One of my teachers calls this time of year “composting” — and she doesn’t mean gardening. It’s the time when everything that’s happened over the last eleven months begins to sink in. The ups, the downs, the ordinary days, the big moments. We’ve done a lot.
Now is a good time to digest.

There’s no need to run head-first into the festive whirlwind with a head full of should-dos, could-dos, and must-dos. What if we simply… lowkey stepped back? Stepped off the train and allowed ourselves to just be? How would that feel?

What Really Matters?

So many of us pressure ourselves to create the loveliest homes, the perfect gifts, the magical atmosphere. But what if we softened those expectations? What if we focused on what really nourishes us and our loved ones?

For some of us, Christmas means disrupted routines, overstimulation, noise, lights, food — it’s a lot. So “lowkey” might be exactly the energy we need.

Think small, grounding moments:

  • A quiet candlelit cup of tea

  • A nourishing home-cooked meal

  • A cosy afternoon under a blanket with a good book

  • A few deep breaths

  • A gentle home yoga or movement practice

Nothing grand or Instagram-worthy. Just enough to help move the stress through the body and out again.

A Note for ASHTANGA LOVERS

If you practice Ashtanga, you’re lucky — we have a built-in anchor. December doesn’t ask for big, impressive practices. The days are short, the nights are long. We just need to do enough to keep the body and mind clear.

For some, a solid or longer practice may bring the grounding we need when everything else starts drifting or dissolving into mince pies!

Stay strong, yogis. You’ve got this.

I’m Listening… Tell Me What You’d like in 2026

A few of you have been asking recently about extra classes and workshops. This is great, I’m delighted you have an apetite for more.

Lowkey… I’m not one for making grand plans in December. But I am keen to understand what will support you best.

So I’d love to hear from you.

If you have a few minutes, please let me know via this feedback form. It can be anonymous if you like. And as a thank-you for taking the time, you’ll get 50% off your next class.

Thank you, yogis, for the time you’ve practiced with me this year.

And if you can… lets keep December lowkey, if that’s your vibe. 🕯️✨

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Cheering you on,
Shelagh XOXO
Supporting real people with real lives to build a practice that feels honest and doable.

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