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!

Fam! Had to post these photos here saying I was thinking of you all this morning. The past few days have been unseasonably warm here in Wisconsin, and this morning, while on a walk with the dog, I stood in the warm sunlight, bathing in the beauty, taking a few calm moments and breaths before the start of the day. While standing in the sun, the words “Be in the Light" immediately came to mind, and all of a sudden, I felt connected to you. I felt light and energy beaming out of my heart and to all of you in the world.
In hindsight, I'm grateful to have had this moment and realization on day 1 of the challenge. What wonderful energy to start on! Sending lots of love and light to all of you!!

Hello hello fam! Super random, but I’m heading to London next weekend on what will be a solo trip for the coronation. I was wondering if anyone (either local or international) will be there? Would love to meet some of the fam if anyone has time!

So sorry about the hack!! Uploading it here just in case!

Happy Friday everyone! Just had to share a few things I’ve been thinking about as a result of the Cinco de Mayo class I finally did yesterday.

1.	I recently came out of Covid. It lasted for longer than I expected, which meant I allowed my body time to heal and didn’t exercise for a little less than 2 weeks. I eased my way back on Sunday, and I was sore from classes that I wouldn’t normally be sore from! At first, I was frustrated. But then, in light of the thread on this board started so bravely by Nicole, instead of getting mad at myself for going backward and losing muscle, I changed my thought process: time away allowed me to appreciate how strong I was just a few weeks ago near the end of the challenge! Wow!! Like Marnie says, it’s all about meeting ourselves where we’re at, and being the observer/feeler not the judge. Truly loving my time back on the mat - a little time away gave me perspective and allowed me space to realize how much I love and treasure M/Body. Cannot wait to meet some of you IRL in NYC!! Sending love!  

2.	I thought of Liza Mary when doing the class - was channeling her dancing and loving every song!!