Hi fam! I have been out of the game for almost 2 years now. I hit some pretty intense depressive episodes and had a tough school year (as a teacher). This challenge is coming when I need it most. I have been wanting to get back to the mat, but my own doubts have held me back. This summer I’m moving past those negative thoughts. I’m getting into gardening to enjoy life outside in my relatively new house. And I’m coming back to the mat starting Monday. Wish me luck!

I’m so grateful for this community and for this work! Thank you thank you thank you. 😊

After close to a decade of M/Body (&Barre Belle!) my thoughtful husband and sweet son gifted me a barre of my very own for Mothers Day! I’m so grateful for Marnie, the M/BODY team and this inspiring community. Just finished a 45 min barre sculpt and it was glorious, felt almost like the studio days! Cheers to even more fun at the mat!💕💕💕

Helllllooo Global Fam!

It's been a long time since I've posted, but I did my first signature /60 (the most recent pride one!) this morning in what feels like awhile, and I felt on top of the world after! I noticed my exhales were so long and full near the end. I completed the arms and abs sections without stopping. I fully extended my leg on both sides during the barre stretch. I felt peaceful at the end because of Marnie's meditation, reminding me to exhale the burden of other people's expectations and inhale and express authenticity, space and gratitude for our one beautiful life (the music also made me want to cry it was so beautiful!).

I absolutely love the theme for this month as well. In my work, I don't feel like myself in many ways, but I went to a concert a few weeks ago, and the way the artist, Ashe, commanded the stage... it seemed like she was fully expressing herself, and similar to the theme of the meditation, it made me realize that people are the most beautiful when they're completely themselves. Thank you Marnie for the reminder. ❤️

P.S. I finally bought a few new leotards for myself, and I absolutely LOVE them! I feel confident and flirty and free in the best ways. Marnie and I were kind of matching!

I’ve been craving a challenge! thank you!

It’s already stuck to the back of my calendar. X

‘Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I’ll try again tomorrow.’
Mary Anne Radmacher

Yesterday I was feeling a little apprehensive about May’s theme but today I came across these words! This is how I will be thinking about courage throughout this month.

Sending lots of love to everyone, as always ❤️

happy pride!!! 🏳️‍🌈🩷🧡💛🤍

gill and i are so happy to spend pride with all of you!! thanks for being the best gfam!

this pride season, some things were taking with us are gratitude, joy, and resilience. in this climate, it can be really scary to be who you are. but we have each other to lean on, and queer joy is resistance!

xoxo sami and gill