Fitness inspired by ballet, Pilates, and yoga — and lifestyle tips from a mom of three who knows what it’s like to have no time!

Long before lifestyle blogs and Instagram influencers, a charismatic man named Gayelord Hauser* charmed audiences from New York to Paris with his lectures and books…
Getting up in front of a class is never easy. Whether it’s a group of fitness participants or a classroom of first-year students, it is…

I’m Justine, the creator of this blog and a full-time academic librarian, with a passion for fitness.
I believe that everyone deserves to feel valued and strong in their own body. My love of movement started in ballet, where I learned that strength and grace aren’t opposites — and my life as a busy, working mom of three taught me that self-care has to be realistic to matter. I bring both of those things into every class: grace, positivity, and the belief that you are worthy of feeling good.