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Barre Base answers some frequently asked questions on barre classes at the studio – all questions we are regularly asked by the community.
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!
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.
Who are the most selfless people on the planet? Parents. And because of this, they tend to put their own personal pursuits second to their family's — especially when it comes to exercise!
Introducing Barre Base Anywhere - 30 barre pre-recorded barre classes, from the comfort of your home!
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.
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, Barre Base has moved classes online. We're so thrilled to allow you to continue to work out over this time, because more than ever, routine and movement is invaluable.
It's a little hard to know where to start this blog. And, as many of us know, life is not a linear journey. And like life, my writing does not follow a steady or linear trajectory either.
We’re branching out! We’re super excited to expand our offerings to 1:1 and small group fitness classes.
Over the years, Barre Base Dunedin has diversified its offerings to keep our members challenged, but also to ensure they're exercising holistically throughout the week. Here's a look at the different classes we offer at the studio.
Barre Base offers yoga classes for your wedding day.
Check out this Mango and curried chickpea salad! It is perfect for winter as it is warming, filling, yet fresh.
This week we celebrate Barre Base’s fourth birthday. Some of you have been on this journey with us from the start, but so many of you have only recently joined us.
Here at Barre Base, we often receive feedback about how our classes have helped our clients with their running training. So, we thought we would share some of the reasons why our running clients gain such great results!
Barre Base Member, Esther Ardley, shares her story with us on her battles with scoliosis. Check out her story. She is such an inspiration!
We asked our barre and yoga teacher, Phoebe Begg, about her thoughts on yoga practice and teaching. From professional ballerina to yogi, Phoebe shares how her practice has helped her stay better connected to her mind and body.
At Barre Base, we're obsessed with the core. Almost everything we do requires you to think about how your deep core is activating, but also how it's relaxing. Here are a few ways you can strengthen your core.