Monique

16 Aug 08:59

Caroline S.  Wonderful class synopsis to read before hand and know what lies ahead. Thanks Caroline!

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16 Aug 05:38

Beautifully said and that love beautifully poured into your mama waits for you, too. 💗

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15 Aug 19:33

4-round warm up, weight series you can try your higher weights if you’re in between 2, great music, whatever you’re doing- it could be on relevé, dropping low and rising slow, just keep squeezing, and some crouching plank dances but our girl Tina Turner is always a canary in a coal mine AND she will guide you through just as sure as momma earth will catch you. And thank all the stars in the sky for sisters. 🧸

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!