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EVOLVE mindful movement
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Apr 22, 2023

It had been a decade since I'd had a regular exercise routine and I badly needed one. My lower back had been hurting the past few years. Everything I did - from gardening to kayaking to vacuuming, aggravated it. At a friend's urging, I tried one of Jackie's classes and immediately loved it. Soon my back started to improve and today, it is so much better, thanks to the strengthening of all my core muscles. But there's more. Mindful Movement works both the body and the mind, connecting one to the other in a way that strengthens each. Jackie, our instructor and founder of the company, guides us along in each class, focusing our minds on small, repetitive movements that flow one into the other until by the end, every muscle has been exercised and my mind is more at peace.  I receive so many benefits from this exercise class. One, my body is stronger than it ever was.  I notice the difference in everything I do - from skating to vacuuming to lifting my kayak with ease.  I am aware of my physicality in a way I never was before.  My movements feel more precise, more fluid. My body feels more in control. This new physical confidence carries over into the rest of my life.
Mindful movement also strengthens me mentally.  Paying attention to my movements and breathing during class enhances my own practice of mindfulness and improves my concentration in my daily life.
To top it all off,  I get a great psychological boost from this class. My day goes much better when I've done this exercise first!
Jackie is a  kind, skillful and thoughtful instructor. She explains how to modify an exercise if we need to. She also challenges us, which is great. I love and need to be challenged, especially at my age. (I'm in my 60s!)
Joining Evolve Mindful Movement has been one of the best things I've done for myself. Do yourself a favor and try it out. You'll be giving yourself a wonderful gift of strength, resilience and peace by joining Evolve. Hope to see you there!

Mar 8, 2023

Jackie make you exercise hard as well as stretching.  Her class is a great balance of workout and relaxation.  The studio is beautiful and the equipment is top notch.  I love it.

Jan 30, 2023

For at least two years I listened to my friend rave about this mindful movement exercise class she was attending. She was always trying to get me to try it, but I always had a reason not to. Finally and  (partly to shut her up!) - I agreed to give it a go. To my surprise I loved it! I was immediately hooked and have been coming ever since. I can't say enough about this terrific type of exercise which works  both the body and the mind, connecting one to the other in a way that strengths each. Jackie, our instructor and founder of the company, guides us along in each class, focusing our minds on small, repetitive movements that flow one into the other until by the end, every muscle has been exercised and my mind is more at peace.  I receive so many benefits from this exercise class. One, my body is stronger than it ever was.  I notice the difference in everything I do - from skating to vacuuming to lifting my kayak with ease.  I am aware of my physicality in a way I never was before.  My movements feel more precise, more fluid. My body feels more in control. This new physical confidence carries over into the rest of my life.
Mindful movement also strengthens me mentally.  Paying attention to my movements and breathing during class enhances my own practice of mindfulness in my daily life.
In addition, I  definitely get a psychological boost by starting my day with this class. I have noticed that my day goes much better when I've done this exercise first!
Jackie is a  kind, skillful and thoughtful instructor. She encourages us to go at our own pace, to do what feels right and not to do it if it doesn't. She also challenges us! There are exercises moments during class that can be killers! ha!HA! After a 'killer' she allows us to recoup in a relaxing pose or just shake it out.
Joining Evolve Mindful Movement has been one of the best things I've ever done for myself. Thank you Jackie!

Aug 17, 2022

From the moment I walked in I felt a positive energy and kindness from the instructor and the class members. I got an amazing workout, was able to modify easily for my knee injury, and felt perfectly exhausted after class and ready to face my day! So lucky to have this studio in town. :)

EVOLVE Mindful Movement response

Eva, we're so grateful to have you here at EVOLVE mindful movement! Thanks for the thoughtful review. We really appreciate you sharing your experience and are glad you're part of our growing community!!

Jun 15, 2022

Laura’s class is awesome! She has an amazing vibe and is very personable!!

EVOLVE Mindful Movement response

Thanks so much for your review Maddie! We're so thankful for our amazing team of instructors who have such a strong combination of movement education expertise, experience and a wonderful sense of how to offer a fun and challenging class for each individual there. We're thrilled to have you in the studio. Thanks again!

May 29, 2022

Very much enjoyed my first Barre experience! The class was fun & challenging and the environment is warm and welcoming. Highly recommend!

EVOLVE Mindful Movement response

Thanks so much Christina! We appreciate the review and we're thrilled that your first experience with Barre classes was with EVOLVE mindful movement. Happy to hear that you're enjoying both the fun & challenging aspects of this practice and grateful to have you as a member of our growing community!

May 27, 2022

The mindful bodywork at Evolve has been at once physically healing and community building. I entered the class at age 48, recovering from a concussion and an injured shoulder. I am thrilled to share that the informed bodywork and mindful movement practices have transformed my physical (and mental-emotional) condition after that trauma. I am now able to run 10 miles a day and am healthy and well balanced. When in the Fall of 2021, I suffered another accident (as active people do), I was able to recover in record time due to the core strength and mindful movement I had gained through Evolve's practice. I am so grateful that I found Jackie and Jill during this time of both challenge and growth.

May 7, 2022

I have attended many yoga, pilates, meditation classes, and I have never felt as supported as I do at Evolve.  Jackie is amazing, she is authentic, engaging, genuine and brings true joy to the practice.  She is able to balance core exercises with perfect music and encouragement to be present.  With her gentle guidance, I am able to let go of the distraction and stresses of the day to rejuvenate for the hour.  And her down to earth approach follows me throughout the week.  If you join Evolve, you will never want to leave.  I hope I see you there!

EVOLVE Mindful Movement response

Thank you so much for your review Tina! We're so grateful that you're part of our community at EVOLVE mindful movement and appreciative of the positivity you share with everyone here. Life can be so hectic and demanding at times, and we're so happy to provide a space, and a shared experience that offers an opportunity to let go of stress, turn inward, and rebuild our internal resilience, strength and flexibility inside and out. Thanks again for sharing your experience in your thoughtful review!

Feb 11, 2022

I've been a member of Evolve Mindful Movement for over 2 years and, without a doubt, the instructors,  Jill and Jackie, are beyond outstanding. They tailor their classes based upon what participant's skill level and encourage us outside our comfort zones  ... in a good way. I'm so glad I tried a class and have stuck with it.

Whether you are a beginner or advanced, the instruction and the classes are amazing and you will feel great and live better. I intend to keep up barre for the rest of my life.

EVOLVE Mindful Movement response

Thanks so much Joanie for this review! Your consistency and dedication are absolutely inspiring and its beyond rewarding to hear members of our community like yourself share your experience at EVOLVE mindful movement. We're so grateful to have you here! Thank you again.

Jan 16, 2022

Jackie is an inspiring, super fun, awesome instructor. This class is challenging in the best way. I would encourage anyone looking for a great workout with low impact to check it out. The space is absolutely stunning and extremely clean. One of my favorite finds in the area. Looking forward to many more workout sessions here :)

EVOLVE Mindful Movement response

Thanks so much Shelby we appreciate your review! It was such a pleasure to have you and your Mom in class and I'm thrilled you enjoyed our space and the instruction :)

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