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I am saddened and heartbroken to learn the news of Esther Fairfax’s passing. 💔 Esther was a trailblazer in her own right, carrying on the legacy that her mother Lotte Berk started. The world has lost a gem but we will continue to honour her legacy and achievements through celebrating the art of movement and passing on these incredible exercises to future generations. Although I never did get to meet her I’ve heard so many great stories through others about her wisdom, her wit, humour and generosity. If you haven’t read her books, especially her first one, I’d highly recommend it. We love you Esther! 💗 You will be missed.
If you’re ready to sculpt your body in breathtaking locations,🌴check out my latest blog post on the most stunning barre retreats of 2024! From beachfront resorts to mountain hideaways, discover the perfect blend of fitness and relaxation. Check out the link in the bio 📲 now to read the full article and plan your next fitness adventure! #BarreRetreats #travelwellness🧘♀️✨ #barre #barresohard #fitnesstrip #fitnessretreats #fitnessadventure #barreretreat #barreanywhere #barrelove #barrelife #purebarre #thelononmethod #barrefly #barrestudio #barrecentric
Now you’re never going to unhear this phrase! 😂 #barre #barreaddict #lifttoneburn #barresohard #barrefit #barrefitness #barreclass #barreworkout #barrelove #barrelovin #barrelife #barrestrong #barreburn #purebarre #barre3 #thebarmethod #zenbarre #thebarrecode #neighborhoodbarre #studiobarre #barreamped #barreintensity #meetmeatthebarre #seeyouatthebarre #barrehard
Double tap if you know what I mean when I say "Genie," "Burnt Thighs" or "Sardines." I'm about to embark on a trip of a lifetime to discover more about the origins of barre. Look out for some posts this week, as I learn about the history, the trailblazer that kicked it all off and the people continuing to honour Lotte Berk’s legacy. #lotteberk #thelondonmethod #tlmretreat #barre #barreaddict #lifttoneburn #barresohard #barrefit #barrefitness #barreclass #barreworkout #barrelove #barrelovin #barrelife #barrestrong #barreburn
Let's enter the arena of discourse and for fun debate whether you call the smooth discs used in barre workouts gliders or sliders. Or do you call them something else? Have at it! #barre #barreaddict #lifttoneburn #barresohard #barrefit #barrefitness #barreclass #barreworkout #barrelove #barrelovin #barrelife #barrestrong #barreburn #purebarre #barre3 #thebarmethod #zenbarre #thebarrecode #neighborhoodbarre #studiobarre #barreamped #barreintensity #meetmeatthebarre #seeyouatthebarre #barrehard
This is long overdue! I’ve never done a rundown of the barre scene in my own city, Toronto. 🇨🇦 Keep watching to learn more about some of my favourite places. This list focuses on the brick and mortar studios that offer barre as their primary or secondary offering. There are many places that offer barre up to a few times a week at other businesses from independent yoga and Pilates studios to big box gyms and private clubs but there are just too many to name. I should also mention that the barre scene in the city used to be at least 50% bigger before the pandemic. Sadly some studios shut down in the last few years. The hopeful news is that in the last little while we’ve also seen some new businesses open. In no particular order here are my go-to places.👇 ➡️The Toronto Barre Collective / @barrecollective.to ➡️Barre Belle / @barrebellestudios ➡️Loft Cycle Club / @loftcycleclub ➡️OMJ Fitness @omjfitness ➡️barre3 @barre3toronto 💗💗💗 #barre #barreaddict #barresohard #barrefit #barrefitness #barreclass #barreworkout #barrelove #barrelovin #barrelife #barrestrong #barreburn #barre3 #meetmeatthebarre #seeyouatthebarre #barrehard #barrebabes #barretoronto #barrefitnesstoronto #torontobarre
When I tell you that this trip has been years in the making, I'm not exaggerating. This trip was all planned and booked 3.5 years ago, but then we all know what happened around March 2020. I'm FINALLY going to be going on @thelondonmethod’s fall retreat, and I couldn't be more excited to be going to the English countryside to learn more about the origins of barre. I'll be heading to London for a few days in mid-October before the retreat and plan to make a few stops at some barre studios. I have some must-visits on my list, but I would love your recommendations. Are you a local and want to discuss barre (among other things) over coffee or take a class with me? Let's meet up! 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 #barre #barreaddict #barresohard #barrefit #barrefitness #barreclass #barreworkout #barrelove #barrelovin #barrelife #barrestrong #meetmeatthebarre #seeyouatthebarre #barrehard #barrebabes #barreanywhere #barrelondon #londonbarre #thelondonmethod #tlmretreat #lotteberk #estherfairfax
When I tell you that this trip has been years in the making, I’m not exaggerating. This trip was all planned and booked 3.5 years ago, but then we all know what happened around March 2020. I’m FINALLY going to be going on @thelondonmethod’s fall retreat, and I couldn’t be more excited to be going to the English countryside to learn more about the origins of barre. I’ll be heading to London for a few days in mid-October before the retreat and plan to make a few stops at some barre studios. I have some must-visits on my list, but I would love your recommendations. Are you a local and want to discuss barre (among other things) over coffee or take a class with me? Let’s meet up! 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 #barre #barreaddict #barresohard #barrefit #barrefitness #barreclass #barreworkout #barrelove #barrelovin #barrelife #barrestrong #meetmeatthebarre #seeyouatthebarre #barrehard #barrebabes #barreanywhere #barrelondon #londonbarre #thelondonmethod #tlmretreat #lotteberk #estherfairfax
When the pandemic hit, many of the barre studios in my area shut down, so I was delighted to discover that 3 different types of barre classes are offered at @omjfitness, a studio in the Yonge & Eglinton area of Toronto, which is about to have its one year anniversary. I was up bright and early this morning to take a BurnBarre class and it did not disappoint. Johnny the owner gave me a download about his inclusive space, the customizable LED lights in the studio, the LEGO models on display (so cute) and the uniquely adjustable barres that can be raised or lowered depending on your preference. If you are visiting midtown Toronto, go check out the space. 💗💗💗 #barre #barreaddict #barresohard #barrefit #barrefitness #barreclass #barreworkout #barrelove #barrelovin #meetmeatthebarre #seeyouatthebarre #barrehard #barrebabes #barreanywhere #barreburn #barretoronto #omjfitness
When the pandemic hit, many of the barre studios in my area shut down, so I was delighted to discover that 3 different types of barre classes are offered at OMJFitness, a studio in the Yonge & Eglinton area of Toronto, which is about to have its one year anniversary. I was up bright and early this morning to take a BurnBarre class and it did not disappoint. Johnny the owner gave me a download about his inclusive space, the customizable LED lights in the studio, the LEGO models on display (so cute) and the uniquely adjustable barres that can be raised or lowered depending on your preference. If you are visiting midtown Toronto, go check out the space. 💗💗💗 #barre #barreaddict #barresohard #barrefit #barrefitness #barreclass #barreworkout #barrelove #barrelovin #barrelife #barrestrong #barreburn #meetmeatthebarre #seeyouatthebarre #barrehard #barrebabes #barreanywhere #barretoronto
Where do I sign up? 🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♀️ #barre #barreaddict #barresohard #barrefit #barrefitness #barreclass #barreworkout #barrelove #barrelovin #barrelife #barrestrong #barreburn #purebarre #barre3 #thebarmethod #zenbarre #thebarrecode #neighborhoodbarre #studiobarre #barreamped #barreintensity #meetmeatthebarre #seeyouatthebarre #barrehard #barrebabes #barreanywhere #barreonline #virtualbarre
Since opening my congratulatory email from The London Method’s founders – and my amazing Master Trainers – Kelly Wackerman and Pam Kennedy, having Esther Fairfax approve my test out class and receiving my certificate, with signatures from Kelly, Pam and Esther, I have been making the most out of all that I learned from the ORIGINAL’s best. After taking the 15 hours of training, participating in your 10 required virtual classes with other instructors and observing three Master Teacher classes, you will have the entire class easily committed to memory. I signed up for my first virtual class on the second day of the first training weekend and found it very beneficial (albeit, slightly tiring) and fun to take Pam’s Sunday morning class prior to that day’s virtual classroom session. Even though I was taking my required virtual classes, participating in my observation classes and practicing the Technique during training, I still watched videos offered on tlm TV to reinforce what I was learning both inside and outside of the virtual classroom.
Now that we are living in a semi-virtual world and more classes are going online, is it possible to build a barre community without a physical presence? To dig into this topic a little more, I turned to Kelly at Barre Roots who has been doing a great job of growing her business without a brick and mortar studio. Barre Roots has grown so much since March, and it’s because I was given the opportunity to think outside the box (or brick and mortar specifically.) I will say because the online reach and community can grow to be much larger than an in-person reach and community, it does require more effort, but like I said, the same principles apply.
Speaking of “door barres,” Door Barre Fitness is a handcrafted portable solution that claims to be the only barre on the market that attaches to your door and that can also be easily packed into a suitcase when you travel. Things to keep in mind Even though you can put the barre on either side of a door, Nikki’s preference is to attach it to the side of the door that you pull to close. That’s because it was designed by a group of dancers so it’s probably intended for a true ballet barre workout where you lightly grip the barre, as opposed to pulling off of it to sit in a chair position. This four-foot portable ballet barre from Boss Ballet Barres comes in 3 different colours.
Try these 3 self-adjustments in class or at home: Neck placement is important to ensure that the upper body is in proper alignment to avoid any strain or pain, especially during abdominal exercises like crunches. When to apply: This self-adjustment can be used during all abdominal exercises lying supine on the mat, which will help prevent the neck from dropping too much towards the chest and compressing the spine. Once the abdominals are scooped in try to at the same time create as much length in the lower spine as possible. Class begins to feel like follow the leader and more empowering with tools like these self-adjustments in your pocket.