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Do men come to barre classes?
Although we admittedly don't do a good job at advertising this, yes, many men come to the studio! Barre classes themselves are low impact strength classes that are fantastic for improving core strength, strengthening stabilising muscles and helping to improve posture. These benefits are required, and enjoyed, by men and women alike.
Why barre classes are great for mature bodies
The reason barre is so well suited to a wide range of body types, ability and ages, is that it’s designed to be kind on the joints. In fact, Barre workouts are one of the first forms of exercise that Physical Therapists recommend to their patients after discharging them from physical therapy or physiotherapy rehabilitation.
Barre Base at Red Light
Here’s what you need to know about Barre Base and how classes operate under the Red Setting amid the COVID-19 response.
What has exercise taught you about your body?

“The body says what words cannot” – a famous quote from the mother of modern dance, Martha Graham. How we hold ourselves, how we move and how we breathe is so often a reflection of how we’re feeling – whether it is conscious or not.
What does your breath say about you?
Barre, yoga and movement gives us this chance to dedicate time to moving with and paying attention to our breath. It offers us an opportunity to put into practise the ways in which we can manage our breath amid challenge. 
How to explain what Barre Base is to a friend
Classes · Information ·

Although widely known overseas, barre classes aren’t hugely understood here in Dunedin. Even after 6 years in the business, we know it can be tricky to try and explain to friends what we do. Here are a few ways you can tell your friends what Barre Base offers!
How massaging your feet can release your entire body
Self Care ·

Our feet, which bear the weight of the whole body, allow for locomotion and undergo a lot of unconscious work. Still, they tend to be the least pampered area of the body! To better care for your feet and keep them strong and flexible, a daily foot massage is a fantastic option – and you can do this yourself with the right tools.
A guide to exercise for shift workers
Shift work can be tough. It throws your sleep schedule off into oblivion, it can rob you of normal social hours to spend with your friends and family, and it can also make exercising feel challenging!
The best wrist stretches for yoga
For anyone who has practised yoga for any amount of time, you know how much strain it can put on your wrists — especially if you’re new to the practice and are building up your wrist strength! Often the culprit is tightness and weakness in the forearms, and an inability to wake up the muscles of the hands.
How To Make The Most Out Of Your Barre Base Workout
We often say in class that the longer you come to Barre Base, the harder it becomes! Don’t be fooled, you’ll be getting fitter and stronger week to week, but you will also become savvier! Barre is conscious exercise — it requires mindfulness and attention to detail.