Echoing comments before me- this very brief all standing ballet sculpt and stretch class brings the warmth and sweat, feels strong and graceful, involves one weight at the barre (I used my regular 3 lbs but Marnie used a 5 lb hand weight) and we have one foot on the ball while in relevé. There are no jumps but we pulse. I did this early in the morning and yes it builds energy, although the balletic strength flow could be a great class for anytime including into the evening. No cardio bursts in the normal push, but it is a slow flow burn and it was over long before I was ready for it to be (despite feeling the work in a short class).

Signature class that brought a lot of stretch and elongation along with the sculpt; arms like wings, legs stretching at the barre behind us from side to side, and lots of great hip tucks and circles. The abs series on the mat felt pilates-inspired and had my muscles shaking. Class is quickly paced and also seemed to go quickly. Moves were not complex, but did require focus. This is (I think?) Katelyn (a M/BODY behind the scenes Queen) first Saturday Live - horray!

Accessibly short but still sweaty and brings the challenge to the deep core muscles with a fairly quick pace, starting while standing and ending on the floor for plank flow (no push-ups but still shoulder work included), on our sides, and on our backs. No equipment needed (ball mentioned as a modification option when in side plank). A lot of loving messages to our center/stomach/gut to pair with the movement.

Signature class, full body, with use of the M/ovement ball before the barre series while standing and again as a prop on the mat toward the end. Enjoying the cool down stretches incorporating stretches from the Healing Hips classes. Beautiful message at the end to make room and allow ease for it to come to you.

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!