Thank you, Jessica!
Santa Fe, NM, United States
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30 Oct 10:03
Thank you, Jessica!
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30 Oct 10:02
That's so kind, Mayo, thank you! I've been using M/body workouts since 2021 but joined the platform a year or two ago! (what is time anymore?)
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29 Oct 20:18
Hi GFam! I want to say how sweet and inspiring it was to be a part of that 500th class with you all. In moving through the catalog, I hear so many of your names over and over in classes from 1,2,3,4 years ago and think, "she's still here! I 'see' her at lives now!" Seeing you all at the 500th and hearing you call on each other or hearing that you're working out together is such a testament to this community and to the love for each other and for Marnie and this platform. I feel really lucky to be here and to bear witness to the solidness and consistency of this container.Â
I am not on social media because of how it has historically affected my self-esteem and mental health, and sometimes, I worry that I'll re-enter some old patterns when I engage with the social aspect of this platform. It's something I try really hard to be aware of and honest about with myself. That being said, I mentioned during the live today that I've been struggling with an uptick in my anxiety lately, and I was so grateful for the connection offered in the thread and by Marnie. Most of my community lives in a different city than I do, and in moments where I'm feeling panicked or lost, that distance feels very pronounced.Â
This particular bout with anxiety has made it clearer than ever to me how harsh and unloving my inner voice can be and how quick I am to be hard on myself and my body without even really thinking about it. Some days that is the only voice I can hear. There's a lot of fear and criticism rumbling around, and I know I am not the only one. The world is nuts right now. Things feel destabilizing at the least and downright unsafe for so many, and it's hard to regulate when we don't feel safe.Â
Seeing the love you all send one another, feeling the kindness of acknowledgment in class today (and many other days!) and observing how much it means to me to meet my body and start to earnestly work toward healing my relationship with it--these are all things that make this a remarkable space. I'm learning to be with myself in a different way, to slow down and catch unloving thoughts, to respect my sweat and my limits and my physical ability, and I've still got a long way to go. But I am trying to MAKE SPACE for something different than just the anxiety and the inner critic and the depressive thoughts to come in. Thank you all for being here and for making this a space I feel safe enough to shout into the virtual void and send out my intentions to keep showing up and healing and trying and being vulnerable. I am so so grateful.Â
Commented on M/<30 STRONG BACK, SOFT HEART /501
29 Oct 19:43
I did this one with 5 lbs and boy oh boy was it a challenge! No impact, slow and STRONG flow with several series in turned out second position, which keeps posture alive while the arms and legs are moving. Really lovely start/warm-up that feels like yoga flow before we get into the strength of our backs. Watching Marnie's back muscles and posture is inspiring! I got a little teary during my shout-out today and realized how much hearing my own name in these classes brings me back into my body and into feeling how strong it is when we are in this room together. I catch myself wandering off mentally, on occasion, or trying to escape the sensation of what's happening, but I feel lucky that I could fully feel it and be in it today if even for a minute or two. Lovingly hoping to move toward more of thatÂ
Commented on M/<60 500TH LIVE CELEBRATION /500
26 Oct 11:57
This one felt like a classic signature with a traditional warm-up (and very fun choreo) and a barre series that had my legs shaking. Planks and abs are also VERY warming with familiar moves and new sequences to keep you on your toes...or hands, as the case may be! I am so glad I was present for the live because it kept me moving without second-guessing myself too much. Like Monique, my glutes, triceps and obliques are sore today. Sweaty, strong and very sweet celebration of a very special platform/community/instructor. Save this one for the day you need a boost or want to feel like a badass :)
Commented on M/<20 PELVIC FLOOR FLOW /499
23 Oct 13:05
This was grounding and powerful in the most subtle, deep way. I did have a little bit of a sheen at the end of this one! Grounded practice that moved us front, back and side-to-side with options for one or both movement balls in several moments. I followed this up with our pelvic floor practice from last year. This work feels revolutionary as it relates to all our core work. It will certainly change the way I approach any of the ab exercises we do in other sessions. I'll come back to this as a reminder!
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22 Oct 08:27
This is a lovely idea, Monique!
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19 Oct 12:24
Class description/comment queen strikes again!!! Thank you, Monique
Commented on M/<30 DANCER'S LEGS /497
17 Oct 14:16
All standing, no impact, super balletic and got me sweating. This is a really fun ooey gooey one that I got to use my mini ball on for the first time! Wahoo! Even though I have larger feet, this mini ball feels really good. I'm hoping I'll learn more about the idea that just because I CAN use the full-size ball doesn't mean I HAVE to. And that maybe I'll even get stronger so that the next time I'm on the big ball, I'll feel different. I REALLY needed to hear that meditation, and I very grateful to hear that message. Today and always.Â
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02 Nov 07:22
I’m in Santa Fe, NM! I look forward to seeing you too!!