Monique

11 Aug 10:19

Grateful to catch this class Live! It was warming and I was sweaty and catching my breath in moments, but we worked sustainably and I finished class feeling accomplished but not depleted. Several others commented at the end of class in the live chat how it felt like a relaxing sweat/workout, felt balancing, and they’re leaving class feeling peaceful. The work at the barre incorporates focus on one side at a time and brings us down to the mat for a series and then back up to the barre again for the other side. Side leg raises down on the mat while holding the barre above me was a unique feeling. Abdominal work begins standing earlier in class and gets a lot of focus down on the mat as well. The ab choreography brought new flavors to some familiar patterns; I enjoy experiencing minor changes that create big shifts in how it feels.

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09 Aug 05:45

Monique I needed a cardio flush for the morning and had minimal time. I wanted something I could adjust to be gentle on my back as the muscles get back to normal. This class worked so well for a quick class elevated heart rate, but I could reduce some of the twists from the core and keep safe while getting in a sweat.

05 Aug 19:01

All-standing class, with weights after the first 5 minutes or so (mostly holding one in each hand but some opportunities to hold both in one hand). We are pacing this to build some heat and sweat but maintain a fluid flow (not frenetic speed). Opportunities to add more bounce and freedom of lift without jumps, making this very low impact. I could see my obliques working during class and anticipate I’ll feel it more later. While core focused, I appreciate a whole body workout. Horray for birthdays of #mbodyglobalfam and minis! And chatting after class about things as well as Marnie Magic: yes she can basically see us without seeing us ✨and all the form reminders (no matter to whom) are helpful.

03 Aug 12:39

Monique Solid 45 with sculpt and sweat, but also stretches interlaced. Some plank dances but no push-ups and no hip bridges in this class.

Monique it's been over 4 years since I've done this class and I had a vivid memory of doing this class the first time- exactly which room I was in, which walls I was facing during the rotations, all of it. Fabulous no-equipment class (I used the Movement ball behind my lower back for abs as I am protecting my healing back muscles). Such a feel-good class! Keeping it on my Favorites list.

01 Aug 10:51

I'm revisiting Favorite classes it looks like I've only done once, and this was perfect for today (and would be great for traveling as only equipment is a stable surface). Entirely standing class, true to the low-to-no impact, and brought the gorgeous elongation and sculpt. I am being gentle with my healing back so I went a little slower at times (such as center bodyline twists at the core) but overall it felt so good to get the heart rate elevated, some sweat, and carefully helping my muscles heal. The meditation at the end "Dearest Warrior" is so good- please listen to it especially if you've had one heck of a year and need a reminder of the transformation of the journey rather than having an easy button to escape.

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23 Jul 10:45

Coming back (class 2 after a little injury) and I was apprehensive about this class, which is just silly brain chatter. This class is accessible; there are options and invitations. Yes it was sweaty and yes it had challenging moments, all of which I seek in a M/BODY class, but it was super doable and not even wildly jumpy or with difficult P&Ps. Class blends well but felt segmented to a degree. We can add ankle weights (around minute 20) and can remove them after 11 or 12 minutes or just leave them on for remainder of class if not in your way. Loved Fiona Apple!

23 Jul 08:17

Great comments before me; Caroline lays it out nicely. This class was a wonderful return after some physical healing time off the Mat. We embrace sets of three; we are making our way down then lifting ourselves up again. We are away from the screen at times and trusting Marnie’s verbal guidance and ourselves. Gentle, stretching, elongating, unsticking. My hamstrings were feeling it afterward which I was surprised by. Will return to this one for some calming, centering, re-grouping, or healing time. This would be a great way to welcome a new day or close out a long one.

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05 Jul 10:22

Monique SO PLAYFUL! This class requires a playful, whimsical approach to strength and challenge meaning your mind cannot wander further than your Movement ball may roll because you are mentally and physically engaged the entire 35 minutes.

05 Jul 06:43

This class tempo keeps it moving and with an elevated heart rate I was sweaty from the cardio dance (bouncy/jumpy and kicking off the negativity) throughout class. The barre sequence has us re-orienting to the left and right of the barre (time faced away from the video) and we work one leg at a time until the hamstring and glutes are crispy done! Abs are standing, abs are on the mat in some fairly quick plank dance and on our backs while integrating leg movements (oh and arm movements too that brought so much fire with such a small addition of movement). Class left me glistening (sweaty AF), feeling lengthened, and feeling strong. The next day my glutes (especially medius), hamstrings, and core muscles are feeling it! Soundtrack has “classic American” vibes as if you’re at a baseball stadium on a summer evening.

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