The Lykke Tree

It's Friday! 🎉

Before we dive into the weekend chaos, let's take a moment to celebrate something.

What's one thing you're proud of this week?

It doesn't have to be huge:
✨ Survived a challenging week
✨ Made it to a class
✨ Drank more water
✨ Got the washing basket emptied
✨ Kept a tiny human alive

And on a scale of:
😎 Fresh and fabulous
😴 Running on caffeine and determination

How are you feeling?

Let's hear your wins! 💛

Strong. Capable. Supported 💪💛

This is what Friday mornings look like…
Women showing up, moving their bodies, and building strength together ✨

Tomorrow:
💃🏽 Fit4Tap (feel-good cardio)
💪 Pumped Up Strength (because strong feels amazing)

No pressure. No judgement. Just come as you are 💛

Last few spaces—come join us 👀

✨ You don't have to move fast. You just have to move. ✨

In a world that celebrates hustle, it's easy to feel like every workout needs to be intense, sweaty, and all-out.

But movement doesn't have to be fast to be effective.

Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is slow down. Stretch. Breathe. Reconnect with your body. Give yourself permission to move gently and without pressure.

Every stretch, every deep breath, every small movement counts.

🌿 Improve flexibility
🌿 Release tension and stress
🌿 Support recovery and wellbeing
🌿 Create a little calm in a busy week

Remember, progress isn't always about speed. Sometimes it's simply about showing up and taking that first step.

Join us for Stretch & Chill and give your body and mind the space they deserve. 💚

Power Up Your Monday! 💪✨

Let’s start the week with strength, smiles, and a bit of sparkle ✨
Barre Fit is back tonight — with the perfect blend of ballet-inspired movement, Pilates precision, and mindful strength work.

This week, we’re adding light handweights to help you build stamina, improve posture, and sculpt beautifully balanced muscles.

👉 Recommended: 1–3 lb / 0.5–1.5 kg weights — but truly, use whatever you have, or join in with just your bodyweight. Every option is welcome.

Every rep is a reminder of what your body can do.
Every class brings you closer to a stronger, more confident you.

Let’s show Monday who’s boss 🔥

📅 Book your spot:
https://bookwhen.com/thelykketree

💃 WHAT IS SALSA? 🕺

Salsa is much more than just a dance — it’s a vibrant blend of music, culture, rhythm, and self-expression.

While Salsa has strong roots in Cuba, the music and dance evolved through the influences of many Latin cultures, including Puerto Rico. Around the time of World War II, the music travelled to cities such as Mexico City and New York, where the term "Salsa" was later coined.

One of the reasons Salsa remains so popular is that it is constantly evolving. The music encourages creativity and improvisation, allowing dancers to add their own personality and flair.

There are six main styles of Salsa:

✨ LA Style
✨ New York Style
✨ Colombian Style
✨ Puerto Rican Style
✨ Cuban (Casino) Style
✨ Rueda de Miami

Each style has its own unique characteristics, including timing, footwork patterns, body movement, turns, partner work, attitude, and cultural influences.

Salsa is typically danced to an 8-count rhythm, with steps on beats 1, 2, 3, a pause (or tap) on 4, then continuing on 5, 6, 7 with another pause on 8. Even during the pauses, the body continues to move, creating the smooth, flowing motion that gives Salsa its unmistakable energy and style.

And while traditional Salsa has its own distinctive look and feel, modern dancers often incorporate influences from other dance styles. Here at SOSA Dance Fitness, we love adding a little extra sparkle — and yes, that often includes a fabulous shimmy or two! 😉✨

💚 Have you tried Salsa before, or would SOSA be your first taste of this fun, energetic dance style? Let us know below! ⬇️💃🕺