September 10, 2024
 
Greetings Barre Bae!
 
Wishing you a happy Tuesday morning. I'm still recovering from a very busy, but very joyous weekend filled with double dates, wellness community, and overdue quality time with a dear friend.
 
This week, we're breaking down the FBW programming format and its benefits, noting some September schedule changes, checking out my favorite recovery slides, and spreading the word for the retreat as there are a few spots still open!
 
FBW Weekly Class Programming Explained
At Freedom Barre & Wellness we do the same routine for a whole week for a few reasons. Most serious athletes or dancers know that the only way to really see progress is through repetition, creating muscle memory. Our connection gets richer every time we get a chance to work through the same movements. When new programming or sequences are being introduced, sometimes it takes a few times for things to fully click. Taking classes two to three times each week also builds confidence. As the person creating the classes I, too, feel more confident in the movements after each session. 
 
Planning one thoughtful session each week is also all I have the capacity for. I try hard to model what protecting your peace looks like for my clients. FBW is currently in its infant stages. Hopefully one day it’ll grow into a full fledged studio. But for now, I have a full time job and a family who needs me around and present. Curating more than one class each week is not something I have space for. And honestly, I’m not sure if I had the time I'd do it differently (for the reasons I stated earlier).
 

How do you continue to push yourself day two or three of the same programming? Realistically, most folx forget what we did Tuesday come Thursday and Saturday, so it still feels new! But their bodies remember. And this helps us fire the mind-body connection faster each time we take the class! When you might feel awkward with a move you’ve never done before on Tuesday, you’re less worried about what your body is doing and more focused on how your body is doing it come the second and third time. You can pay closer attention to verbal cues and really hone in on the body part(s) you’re working. You move more fluid with more confidence when you body has had practice and repetition.
 
A new weekly program rolls out every Tuesday and repeats Thursday and Saturday.
 
Click here to register for a class!
 
With school back in session and the upcoming retreat, there are a handful of days this month that will be cancelled.
  • Thursday, 09.12 - no class, son's Back to School Night
  • Tuesday, 09.24 - no class, away for retreat
  • Thursday, 09.26 - no class, away for retreat
If you are interested in getting a class recording while I'm away, please email me.
 
RECOVERY SLIDES
Are they all they're cracked up to be???
In my humble opinion, YES! I have to say, my OOFOS were probably my most favorite purchase of 2023. These shoes are like therapy after a long day. If I am at home, chances are, they are on my feet. They have replaced my and my husband's indoor slippers and my son is always trying to steal mine. It's time to get him his own!
 
According to the OOFOS website, “The impact absorption properties of OOFOS really do take pressure off of your joints. This allows you to go about your day after a workout without adding unnecessary stress to feet and joints, giving them time to rejuvenate and recharge.”
 
I can absolutely feel a difference with my back injury and chronic pain when I don't wear them. We've purchased them as gifts and received rave reviews. I can't recommend them enough.
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thank you for being part of my community
 
xo, EO
Erica Obando, Founder/Instructor
 

 
 
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