hello, barrebabes!

introducing... drumroll please... the barrebabe method! i am so pleased to announce that after 7 years (or is it 8?) i finally have a name for my spicy juicy barre classes!

(like, duh! of course that's the name of my work!)

bbm classes are empowering, body positive all-levels workouts based in pilates, the lotte berk method, ballet, yoga and a little special sauce :)

Why barrebabe with me?

for one, i am trained as hell and always learning more, from my master's in dance and my classical pilates certification to my years of experience and continuing education in pre/postnatal corrective exercise and myofascial release.

i'm also living proof that my chill, alignment-focused approach to exercise works: i've pretty much put humpty-dumpty (aka me) back together again after two babies, and there are few things i love more than helping others look & feel amazing in their own skin - without the crazy/intense/restrictive/punishing/no pain no gain nonsense.

indeed, my classes are the foundation for a a lifelong daily movement practice meant to connect you to your body and keep you strong, flexible, toned, and pain-free all over, no matter your age, reproductive status, or current fitness level, and my aim is to share my knowledge, love of movement and good vibes with you as often as you'll let me.

and, not for nothing, i believe that the best exercise is the one you'll actually do and do consistently, which will only happen if you love what you're doing.

also, i'm funny and kind, and i really do want you to feel awesome when you're working out with me!

Plus! I offer you pancake recipes!

pancakes

i've never been much of pancake person (i'm personally more of a biscuit babe) but diego has been very keen to make them lately. i don't love starting my day with a bunch of flour and sugar, but can't resist his sweet little self standing on a chair stirring batter and handling eggs withthemost intense focus, so, after a few instances of mood swings and dizziness from blood sugar crashes, i've finessed a more balanced, less carb-y, gluten and refined-sugar free version that i'm pleased to share with you:

heat a griddle or cast iron pan over medium low heat. combine 1 1/3 cups almond flour with a tsp of baking powder, 1/4 tsp of salt and a healthy shake of cinnamon in a small bowl. in another bowl, beat 2 eggs, 1/3 cup of milk/mylk, a tbsp of maple syrup, a capful of vanilla and an optional mashed banana. stir in the dry ingredients. (batter should be just a bit liquidy, feel free to add more milk if needed.)

melt a little olive oil or butter in your pan and pour a 1/4 cup of batter onto the pan. cook for about 3 minutes, watching for bubbles to appear on top, and flip. you may need to adjust heat downward with each pancake if the outsides are burning. keep warm on a plate wrapped in a cloth until serving with more fruit and maple syrup. and then kiss your fingers like a chef and have a bunch of chill calm energy for a long time because almond flour is awesome!