You might think that my mission in life is to help everyone achieve their fitness goals, or something along those lines…and while helping people to recognize their potential through thoughtful, challenging and inspiring movement is among my greatest passions - it is not my number one mission. My mission in life is to help others to live fearlessly. To honor their inner most desires, to feel confident enough to speak them and to find the courage to live for them. I believe the physical body provides access to our internal being, so I think that exercise is a powerful way to get in touch with ou ..read more

CEL-E-BRATE: ACKNOWLEDGE A SIGNIFICANT OR HAPPY DAY OR EVENT WITH A SOCIAL GATHERING OR ENJOYABLE ACTIVITY. 1. FOUNDATIONS = ALWAYS: Stay committed to your Nutritional Foundations throughout your celebrations this Summer. Your Foundations are the actions that are non-negotiable to keep your body working optimally. They are not done with a diet or good/bad mindset. You commit to them with the understanding that your body depend on them. When your Foundations are honored you stay connected to your body & build a stronger relationship with self. 2. SAVOR YOUR CHOICES: Celebrate with food tha ..read more

1 - Drink warm or cold water with lemon daily: Adding fresh lemon to your water increases your intake of Vitamin C. Vitamin C is a natural antioxidant which enhances the immunity system. It also has antiviral and antibacterial properties. Additionally, Vitamin C helps prevent bacterial growth, infections and relieves nausea. I’m a mover, teacher and believer. Get Liz's Foundations of Health & Immunity Support Book 2 - Exercise: Why? It increases circulation of nutrients, blood, lymph fluid, energy, thoughts, feelings and beyond! Exercise is so important to the vitality of health and the b ..read more

At the beginning of my journaling journey a friend said to me "its not a diary of your day, its unclogging your soul". Katelyn shares her practices for healing: journaling, yoga and meditation through special workshops at The Energy Barre. Her offerings are an invitation to get to know yourself, heal and grow, from wherever you are. 1. GET YOURSELF A JOURNAL YOU LOVE! I really suggest a physical journal, we all spend so much time connected electronically putting pen to paper feels like a radical act of self love! And truthfully any paper will suffice, however I believe that having a special p ..read more

  Corporate wellness is not just for large corporations, despite the way it sounds. Even though the term “corporate” is normally associated with large corporations and companies, corporate wellness is a big trend that is beneficial and achievable to all businesses, no matter how small. For lack of a better term, corporate wellness is used to describe wellness programs and initiatives that can be implemented on various scales, so don’t let the word “corporate” scare you away. The truth is, corporate wellness programs actually have many benefits and advantages for small businesses– and in s ..read more

  More than ever, it is essential for business owners to promote wellness in their work culture— and I could give you so many reasons, but here is the big one that should get every business owner’s attention: Employees have the power in the job market today, and if employers want to retain their workers, they must recognize the benefits of corporate wellness programs. Not only do these programs add an extra incentive for new hires, but they also work to make sure employees are living happier and healthier lives. Happy and healthy employees means they are less likely to seek new positions ..read more

Once I understood that there is no wrong way to meditate, every way became possible. PICTURE YOURSELF AT PEACE: If you struggle to picture yourself in a meditation practice, try picturing yourself in conflict, in traffic or in an uncomfortable conversation. Imagine what if would feel like to be at peace in these situations. Just five to ten minutes a day in meditation can help you to bring authentic ease to life's unexpected and uncomfortable situations. Sometimes picturing the result makes the work seem more attainable! SET A TIMER: Time is our most valuable resource. It can be overwhelming ..read more

  Don’t get me wrong– I’ll never downplay the benefits of working out and sharing a real, physical space in the studio. The whole experience is unique to the location, the community, and just the shared presence and energy under the same roof. Being in person is always ideal, but we know that it isn’t always easy (or even possible) getting there.  When that is the case, the option of on demand classes can also be ideal, especially in terms of convenience.  It’s like Facetime or Zoom. A virtual call isn’t the same as seeing your best friend  in real life, but it is incredib ..read more

  “When we are honest and open about our struggles, we can find the common thread that keeps us together.” We are challenging all of you to move intentionally every single day for the next three weeks! By accepting this challenge, you are setting a clear intention to do ONE THING a day. It doesn’t matter where you move or how you do it– as long as you are carving out some time to focus on moving your body.  This challenge was created because personally, I’ve been in a terrible funk lately. I found myself at a loss for motivation to do ALL THE THINGS that make me feel like myself. I’v ..read more

Here are 5 yoga poses you can do to ensure your have a better nights rest! Some of them can be done on the ground and others even right from your bed. So turn down your lights, play relaxing music on and quiet your mind. Uttanasana (rag doll) Bring your feet hip width distance or wider and feel free to have a soft bend in your knees. The goal here is to get your heart space towards your thighs. Allow your head to physically hang heavy and think about the weight of your head stretching your spine and down the back of your legs. If it’s hard for you to release your head and neck there’s an opti ..read more