I did it!
I completed a long-term goal of doing every single M/BODY class at least once, to date. I counted approximately 415 movement and meditation classes as of August 12, 2024 (since not all are numbered and not all were Live classes, and both times I counted I had slightly different numbers 🙈). I loved the experience of different lengths, different focus areas, different years, and the comments under videos that helped me plan for which class was best for that day. My list of “favorite” classes just kept growing. I completed on August 12th, wrapping up with class #394 (favorited!) and Intention Meditation #105.
I am so grateful for these classes created by Marnie and supported by M/BODY queens behind the scene/camera, and thankful for this #mbodyglobalfam community of support. I fell in love with this movement practice quickly (after severalYouTube videos and questioning if I could get through those PopSugar videos without so many breaks), then trying the platform and diving deep into it. I try to make the Live classes as much as possible, login as “desk crew” when I can’t join on the mat in that moment, and I feel healthier physically and lighter emotionally because of it. When personal life knocked me over, I was fortunate I was already anchored into this practice. We can turn to classes for our joyous celebrations, for shaking off BS, and for gentle stretches and releases to melt into when sadness and grief overwhelm. So many muscle shakes and (mostly happy) cuss words along the way, and yet to come. Thank you Marnie for creating this space, inviting us to take up space, and to all with whom I share this space (from my bedroom and living room to yours, across time zones and backgrounds).
I can’t wait to celebrate the 400th Live class this Saturday, and to continue moving through this life embodying healthy connections with myself and others. Cheers to anyone else slowly working on their goals, whether that’s at the barre or anywhere else in your life.

Sweaty and sandy post-work selfie (Ballet Glide class) Bursting with gratitude for the warmth and connections within the @mbodybymarniealton #mbodyglobalfam and the promotion of health, wellness, and dance this movement platform provides for me. Thank you for all of birthday wishes and all of the kindness shared. Sending hugs from the Atlantic Ocean (with my M/ovement ball and yoga mat of course). 🌊🩵🌊

Cheers to all during endings, beginnings, and rerouting of this wild time.
Summer of Strong was my third M/BODY Challenge- and I moved classes around, substituted, and didn’t complete the #s I set for myself:
goal: at least 45 classes and all 60 wellness activities
vs.
reality: 38 classes and 54 wellness activities

It’s been such a busy, transitional time. My takeaways are I feel better and do better when I get to the mat more consistently (any time of day or evening/night); the numerous benefits of sleep make it worth the effort to prioritize; I am inspired to find my new rythym of re-committing to consistency with my new schedule.

Hi everyone! It’s been a busy time for many of us (anyone else managing a lot of transitions this year/season?). I cannot express enough gratitude for anchoring into time on the mat, at the barre, and connecting with others I’ve met through M/BODY (especially during this past year). Friendly reminder if you need some sense of community and connection, scroll through these posts! Happy Summer of Strong to those in the Challenge and those creating their own rhythm. I’ve been board hopping and class substituting more than ever this time around, with a lot of classes to catch up on in these last 12 days, but still happy for the inspo! Cheering you each on as you navigate the upcoming month 🩵

Hi everyone! I’m excited for this Challenge and seeking balance amidst lots of ongoing changes. I’m aiming to complete at least 45 workouts and all 60 Wellness activities (mentally gearing up for that celery water chug).

My 3 Goals during these next two months are:

1. Go just a little longer before pressing the pause button on videos when I need a break, sip of water, or to re-tie my hair back (go even just one more set of 8).

2. Explore getting lower in wide second while still honoring my sensitive knees.

3. Venture a little further beyond my comfort zone to interact and socialize more (in my newer neighborhood as more people are outside and mingling and in my upcoming new job).

Hoping this Challenge feels like an invigorating, re-focusing, and supportive guide for anyone participating! It’s not intended to add shame or guilt to your inner dialogue, so let’s not give that precious real estate. 🩵

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Happy 3 years of your online platform, M/BODY!!! While I’ve been in this for a little over a year, I’ve been obsessed the whole time. Creating this safe space on the mat and at the barre to take up space, to challenge myself without judgment, and offering this supportive community has been an incredibly helpful part of my life.

Danni has been helpful since day 1 (technically day 7 when I made a commitment after the free trial and reached out w/ some questions), and her warmth, friendly welcoming, fun energy, and kindness is unmistakable. Yet I know, without knowing the details, that she has handled soooo much behind the scenes for everything to flow and be accessible for us. She is and will always be a foundational element of M/BODY. So sad your work-life is changing as we won’t feel your glow on the regular, but you are being surrounded in so much love and support in your next adventures by all of us! I’m very thankful for what you’ve helped create and grow at M/BODY, and grateful for some M/BODY IRL time in NYC back in June 2022.

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It’s one of the M/BODY team member, behind the scene Queen, name I’ve probably typed every which way but the correct way during a Live: Katelyn’s Birthday!!?! Happy Birthday Katelyn!! Thank you for helping make this accessible to us and doing your thing so we can do ours! Cheers to you and your year ahead! 🎂🌞♥️

I have been less active on socials this week, but I wanted to include on here happy birthday wishes to our trainer, our guru, our supporter: Marnie Alton! I’m one day late on here (the special day was December 29th), but I think birthdays are worth celebrating for at least a week if not a month. 🥳💃🎂🐾❤️

My second M/BODY Challenge, Stay True To You Fall 2022, is completed! 💪🩰💃🧘‍♀️🎉 I met my goal of completing all Wellness Activities (which I fell behind on at various times) and at least 45 workouts (I did 52!). I knew aiming for all 60 workouts would not be realistic during this incredibly busy time, so I created a goal that would help rather than hinder me. Movement plays a critical role in my stress management and well-being. Having this Challenge to anchor into during an emotionally heavy time (along with the love and support of the #mbodyglobalfam which is unparalleled) is high on my gratitude list. Congratulations to those who participated in any way, shape, or form!