For as long as we can remember, our Mum, Wendy, has been someone who exercises. Exercise has always been a big part of her life, whether it was gym classes, long walks or anything else that kept her active. We’re forever grateful as this taught us the importance of exercise. And of course, our first Yoga and Pilates classes were done with Mum when we were ages 13 and 15.
If you’re looking for the 14 minute Pilates Class (featuring Mum) here it is!
Ever since we launched the online Yoga and Pilates MerryBody classes, Mum has been doing them.
Mum follows the MerryBody Weekly Schedule. She wakes up, rolls out her mat and hits play on the class… she has created an amazing healthy habit that supports her mind and body health.
But beyond the physical benefits, Yoga and Pilates have helped her through life’s ups and downs.
“During the time when both my Mum and Dad were in aged care, struggling with dementia and Alzheimer’s, it was a really difficult period. MerryBody allowed me to continue looking after my health during this sad and stressful time.”
Movement That Fits Into Life
Before MerryBody, Mum was dedicated to her workouts. She went to gym classes, always making sure she got her movement in. But there was always the struggle of timing.
“It really feels so simple to get my movement done every day. I don’t have to work on a gym schedule, just my own”
MerryBody’s core difference is that the foundation of every single class is self-acceptance and joy.
We don’t focus on before and after transformations, we celebrate movement as a way to feel good and to nourish mind-body health.
“It just helps me feel better every day. Although I have always exercised, I find the classes really help me feel a bit more positive and lifted. Although I may be biased of course… but the girls make exercise feel fun! It’s something I look forward to doing every day.”
The MerryBody app helps you realise that exercise is not a chore you have to do, it’s something you get to do. And this mindset makes all the difference.
Try one of our Pilates Classes today, even better, try one of our classes that Mum features in!
If you love the class, sign up for a 7 day trial of the MerryBody app! You can do this over HERE!
Always merrymaking,
Emma + Carla