Beyond Movement Barre
This is Health-Orientated Movement To Benefit Life.
Explore exercises that wake up all your trillions of body parts. Build strength, move better with less pain and more grace & agility.
A Barre class with a difference…
Woven through this Barre class is Fascia Movement Training. This training enhances whole-body vitality and movement freedom through a blend of slow and dynamic exercises, melting poses, and self-massages.
These multidimensional sequences soothe or relieve aches and pains, boost mood and immune function, and promote health and resilience.
What sets this class apart from a regular Barre class is its focus on fascia - your body’s most influential connective tissue system. When fascia is well-conditioned, muscles, joints, the brain, and internal organs, even gut feelings, function much, much better.
Enhance Your Health
But why the focus on Fascia training?
Most of us are familiar with the importance of cardiovascular and muscle-focused training for improving health and longevity. What is less commonly known is that both the cardiovascular and muscular systems are encased in layers and compartments of connective tissue - our fascia. The condition of fascia can either enhance or limit the functionality of these systems.
To engage in cardiovascular exercise and muscle training safely, efficiently, and enjoyably, it is essential to also focus on optimally conditioning the fascial system.
This dimension of the class complements and elevates traditional training by ensuring that the connective tissue network remains resilient, adaptable, and responsive. This conditioning not only supports the muscles and cardiovascular system but also optimizes their performance, allowing for greater ease, range, and power in every movement whether you train for sport, health, or longevity.
Newcomers Welcome!Frequently Asked Questions
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Beyond Movement Barre is an uplifting, fascia focused approach to Barre Fitness.
It is a full body workout that combines elements from Fascia movement training and a grounding in Barre with weight strength training for health-oriented movement. Develop more physical freedom and vitality.
Set to a playlist we use various small props and weights. The class ends with a relaxation incorporating self myofascial release and breath techniques to modulate your nervous system.
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This class is aimed at women (18+) with a reasonable level of fitness:
During the class we work lying on the mat, on our back / front / side or quadruped (all fours), as well as standing and at the Barre. As long as you have the mobility to get down on the floor and stand up without assistance, the class should be suitable for you.
There are a range of weights (dumbbells) to choose from, from light to heavier to ensure you can customize the class to suit your needs and goals.
Beginners are welcome.
As with starting anything new your first class will likely feel challenging and we’ll encourage you to stick with it. Come with an open mind and willingness to try something new.
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This class is something your 100 year old self will be proud you invested your time in practicing from now.
Taking part in a mindful movement practice like Barre will have effects in life outside the studio such as increased mood, better concentration, relaxation and posture.
Many of the health problems that we will face as we age, can be mitigated by movement. It is too easy to loose the belief in your athletic ability, especially through Midlife, which ultimately leads to less muscle mass, lower body confident, lower motivation and reduction in health.
Movement is intertwined completely with selfcare - we can be far better caregivers to our family, partners, community, friends, children etc. in a healthy and balanced state.
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Wear your general workout clothing, basically anything that you are comfortable moving in (i.e leggings/light joggers and a t-shirt). Wear socks and you might want a layer to wear at the end, as we cool down.
Bring a bottle of water.
(All props and mats are provided.)
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Classes take place at Chapel House Studios, Station Road, Totnes TQ9 5HW.
Follow this link for the latest Course Dates and price.
Classes are 55mins. Classes start and finish promptly.
Please don’t enter the studio more than 5 mins late as you need to join in the warm up to work safely in class.
If it’s your first class please arrive 10mins early so I can chat to you and learn about your body. I will ask you if you have any injuries/movement limitations via a PARQ form. Please inform me so modifications can be given.
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Booking information / Class times / Dates - can be found here
or email Victoria: info@chapelhousestudios.com
“Victoria’s knowledge of the body is second to none and she has a way of teaching that feels totally accessible and achievable. Each week I notice myself feeling stronger but without having to go through any of the grit and sweat you might think you need to do. The classes have such a friendly and supportive atmosphere and you really get the sense that Victoria cares about everyone’s experience and progress. I always leave the class feeling uplifted and I’ve developed a much greater awareness and confidence in my body. Thank you Victoria!”
– Fiona, Beyond Movement Barre Participant
See you at the studio!