This class is a perfect introduction to M/BODY platform and a Signature class of classic moves- it was a great way to kick off a Challenge in 2023, so could be a wonderful way to kick off something you’re about to embark upon (new adventures, new job, new move, etc.). The work at a barre was a slow and deep burn of muscular activation.

Favorited! This Signature class brings SWEAT, the (feels so beautiful to move in that way) option during the cardio series of the move where booty-points-back-while-chest-is-lifted-and-one-knee-bends-while-other-leg-stretches-long to then move into a back curtsy lunge (started in last class of #390!). The M/ovement ball is used in between our legs and under one foot at the barre, in between legs for some quick plank/push-up flow, and behind our lower back while on the mat facing upward for core work. We incorporate one hand weight at the barre. The one leg barre series was straight fire… beautiful, beautiful fire! The entire class has helpful form guidance, and a great reminder about exercises and health and what is real verses a sales pitch. It is a total full-body workout in an hour, but time flew by. I don’t know how we can work so hard in an hour and then feel nourished and energized after, must be Marnie Magic that is M/BODY!

Classic Signature 60 minute class, bringing a knee up across our center line in the cardio dance, using the M/ovement ball, wide pulses in releve bringing the shakes to my legs, and a fabulous barre work of our legs, glutes, hips, and core via one leg balance work. The planks and push-up flows are sprinkled in (breaking it into small doses helps it happen!) and some floor work on the mat that felt very pilates inspired. Wonderfully rounded class. My favorite M/BODY move? It's the essence of these classes that promote moving like us and encourage health without shaming size or to change our body to "look better." But the actual "moves" I love so much are flying side jumps and curtsy lunges, tabletop 4s position where we leg lift with a weight behind our knee, and the plank stretches where we bend a knee and land the foot to one side and do a side plank stretch (especially when those are part of the beautiful lyrical flows we start doing in #200s/300s classes).

This meditation reminds me of one of my first visualization/meditation experiences, but infuses the M/BODY mantras that give it a loving home here in the catalog. Perfect for bedtime, but also could be a great re-set when moving from something difficult or stressful. Maybe a tough work day/experience/season and needing to get a hold of your breath and spiraling thoughts to be able to transition to the next part of your day or family roles after work or even to the next breath when it feels heavy, sharp, or squeezed by emotion. Come here first. ❤️

I’m so sorry for this immense loss and the grief, the expression of love remaining, that you feel. I appreciate Lindsey J’s comment about whatever class you are called toward… I think with grief it can be that kindness and gentleness you show yourself, to take care of you through movement (and other ways), and allow the presence of the absence, allow the tears or the release, hug your sweaty self in the closing meditation of any class, and honor yourself, where you are in that moment of that day, and honor your connection with Allegra. Sometimes I’ll choose a restore class or healing hips class in the evening, surrounded by candles or white lights (strands of “Christmas lights”) encircling my mat. Sending hugs and appreciating your acceptance of the grief rather than running away from it. It is painful and can be beautiful as we feel the love through the loss. Ugh, either way, it’s heavy. And you’re not alone.

How is your momma doing, Jenny G? Sending lots of good thoughts and healing vibes!

This was a very cool class, originating from some people in the #mbodyglobalfam requesting a sweat AND stretch class. Marnie created some very cool choreography to bring both in 30 minutes, blending both with times of cardio bursts for more sweat and moments of holding a stretch and flowing through them. It was warm, sweaty, stretchy, and used only ourselves and the mat. Standing work with side jumps/steps, back curtsy lunges, and front knee up or kicks. Down on the mat for some stretchy plank dances. Hours later my inner thighs are singing and my shoulders are feeling it too, and my core and glutes feel some activation. It was paced, but not as quick as some sweat classes can be, but not as slow as some stretch classes. A very creative class and a great one when you want both sweat and stretch, or seeking a change up speed with a lovely flow. Enjoyed the class playlist as well (these are on Spotify, if you search for Marnie Alton’s profile, class playlists are posted for anyone to hear).

Wow!! This class was wildly hip opening, core worked, legs worked, and glutes worked! The last few minutes of class before the cool down stretch were particularly difficult for me, balancing feet up on the ball on the chair. I look forward to a revisit and see if I can shift my mindset when that challenge comes around again. Definitely a quick moving, slightly different class for your repertoire. Try this one for when you need something “different” from the extensive M/BODY catalog!

This class brings the red and orange light, so much core work incorporated throughout class with a whole lot of hip tucks and circles. Class begins with cardio with core activation and twists, and some wonderful punches. We go into wide legs with low drops and a focus on depth, and quick changes in class for brain focus. We are standing for 2/3 of class and then move to the floor around minute 40 for some plank/push-up flow and mountain climbers, brief table top move working across our body (right leg, left arm for example), then into Pilates-focused core work and ending in glute bridge dance. This is an impactful class to return to!

This class really works dancer's legs, glutes. hips, and core. My upper body too, with the sprinkles of plank flows. I am working through the entire M/BODY class catalogue, and it is so much fun to do these earlier classes from 2020 and 2021 and experience the flows of Signature classes then, feel what remains and revisit some former flow choreography sequences. This class is standing, at the barre, and at the mat, but does not incorporate table top (on knees) moves, unless you modify plank/pushups onto the knees. Arm dance with hand weights is brief.