02/03/2026
WELLNESS WITH WENDY
Spring into Summer 2026 Newsletter
Stretch • Strengthen • Smile • Shine
Welcome to the Spring & Summer Wellness with Wendy newsletter.
Longer days, brighter mornings, and more opportunities to move, smile, and feel good. Our classes are here to help you stay strong, steady, and confident — and to enjoy a few giggles along the way.
It’s a joy to see everyone progressing and supporting one another each week. Thank you for your commitment to the class.
🌿 Class Information
All Classes are £6 and start at 10am
Monday - Bridestowe Village Hall
Wednesday - Mary Tavy Coronation Hall
Friday - Brentor Village Hall
🌿 Class Breaks & Holidays
Classes will not run:
• 27 March to 6 April
• 12 July to 19 July
• All Bank Holidays
Classes resume as normal afterwards.
🌿 Music Inspiration
Alongside teaching, I’ve been writing and creating music inspired by our classes.
You’ve Got This ·
Just Letting Myself Be ·
Breathe and Flow
are a gentle reminder of the community, commitment and fun we have each week.
If you’d like to listen at home, simply search for Wendy Rose — Now Is My Time on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music, Youtube or your usual streaming platform.
They’re there whenever you need a little encouragement or a moment of calm.
🌿 Stretching & Laughter — What the Research Shows
✅ Stretching Benefits
Stretching:
✔ improves flexibility and range of motion
✔ helps muscles relax
✔ reduces stiffness
✔ supports balance and posture
Gentle, regular stretching has been shown to support comfortable everyday movement — especially as we age.
Source: National health exercise guidelines supporting flexibility routines in older adults and general populations.
😂 Laughter Benefits
Laughter isn’t just fun — research shows it can:
✔ activate the diaphragm and stimulate circulation
✔ release endorphins (natural feel-good chemicals)
✔ reduce stress hormones
✔ help relax muscle tension
✔ improve mood
Some studies even show that laughter can stimulate the body in ways similar to light physical activity.
Source: Laughter research from behavioural science and psychoneuroimmunology studies.
🌼 Why They Work Well Together
When your body stretches and your mind laughs:
You increase blood flow and oxygen
You relax both mind and muscles
You boost mood and reduce stress
You support balance and mobility with joy
Gentle movement coupled with enjoyment (like laughter) can make movement feel easier and more rewarding — and that’s a big part of your class atmosphere.
🌿 Other Ways I Can Support You
As well as group classes, I offer individual support and wellbeing sessions tailored to your needs, including one-to-one guidance, rehabilitation, posture and movement work, and wellness music.
Wellness Session (60 minutes) — £45
Wellbeing Treatments
Back, Neck & Shoulder with Indian Head Massage (60 minutes) — £45
Express Foot Soak & Toenail Care — £20
Reflexology (45 minutes) - £35
If you’d like to book a session or find out more, please contact me:
📞 07479 784541
📧 [email protected]
Thank you for your continued support and encouragement. It’s a privilege to work with such a positive and inspiring group of people.
