New Moon Mindful Movement

A big thank you to those who joined us this weekend for our first two classes.

I hope to see YOU in class soon!!

🌟 Exciting News from New Moon Mindful Movement! 🌟

Our new home is almost ready! Starting Saturday, February 1st, we’ll officially open at Elmwood Commons, 3200 Elmwood Ave, Room 207 in Tonawanda. This bright and spacious studio is perfect for all our offerings, including Soft Strength, Muscle Mending, and now… Yoga with Leigh Fox!

💛 New Yoga Classes 💛
✨ Vinyasa Flow: Wednesdays & Saturdays, 9:30–10:45 AM
✨Muscle Mending: Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 PM
✨ Yin Yoga: Thursdays, 4:30–5:45 PM

🎉 Save the Date: A Grand Opening Celebration is coming in March!

🌟 Special Offer: New to New Moon? Your first large group class is FREE (excludes small group strength training).

📍 Don’t forget to sign up for any classes you want to attend! [Link in bio]

Thank you for your support—can’t wait to move with you in this beautiful space! 🧡

Fans are in! Cabinets and trim, painted!

Next up… a fresh coat of paint on the walls, sconces, and cleaning the floors! Then I can start moving in!

Studio update!

The ceiling is done and the ceiling fans have been installed. There is a bit of a delay because a few of the walls will need a fresh coat of paint.

Still waiting on: sconces, a good cleaning of the floor, and bringing in the equipment.

I’ll keep you updated!

Big News! New Studio Space Coming Soon! 🎉

After months of dreaming, planning, and hard work, I’m thrilled to announce that New Moon Mindful Movement has found a new home! Starting in January 2025, you’ll find us at Elmwood Commons, 3200 Elmwood Ave, Tonawanda, on the second floor in Room 207.

✨ About the Space
• Almost 1,500 square feet of bright and welcoming space
• A half-wall partition separating the room into two sections: one for weightlifting equipment and one for Soft Strength (Chair and Mat-based) classes
• Convenient location near major highways with plenty of parking

I’m so excited to expand our offerings:
• Soft Strength (Chair and Mat-Based): Classes blending mindful movement, functional strength, and mobility
• Muscle Mending: Restorative classes focused on recovery, mobility, and nervous system down-regulation
• Mindful Strength Training: One-hour small group sessions combining weightlifting and coordination training to enhance strength and functionality

🗓 New Mindful Strength Training Schedule
• Mondays: 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM, 3 PM, 4 PM, 5 PM
• Wednesdays: 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM
• Fridays: 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM, 1 PM, 2 PM

A HUGE thank you to everyone who has supported me over the years, especially:
💛 Gaitrie of Devi Bollywood Dance (on the first floor of Elmwood Commons) for letting me use her space for the past year
💛 Elyssa Bourke of Carriage House Collective
💛 The good folks at North Presbyterian Church in Williamsville
💛 April from AE Fit 716

✨ Coming in February: Exciting new Slow Flow and Yin Yoga classes taught by Leigh Fox!

Your continued support means the world to me, and I can’t wait to welcome you to this beautiful new space. Let’s move, grow, and thrive together!

💪 New Strength Training Sessions Starting November 1st! 💪

I’m excited to announce my small group Strength Training sessions are launching soon! Whether you're looking to improve your mobility, reduce pain, or stay active for the things you love—this is for you! 🌟

🗓️ Schedule:

Fridays: 9am, 10am, 11am, 1pm
Wednesdays: 1pm, 2:15pm
📍 Location: AE Fit 716 (479 Amherst Street, down the street from the Amherst Street Wegmans)
👥 Max 4 people per class, so you’ll get personalized support!
💲 $25 per class or $90 for 4 sessions (1-month expiration).

These 50-minute sessions focus on functional strength to help you move better in your daily life—whether it’s traveling, gardening, or playing with your grandkids. 🌿 Strength training is for everyone—men, women, young, and old!

If finances are a concern, let’s chat—I’m happy to offer discounts for those in need. ❤️

Ready to start? DM me to reserve your spot or with any questions! 🚀

Just got back from a camping trip to the Adirondacks. The weather was beautiful—clear skies and crisp air—but it was super windy, and rain was on the way. My dogs weren’t loving the cold, and I could feel it wouldn’t get better, so we decided to bail after one night. Instead, we found a cozy hotel, ordered takeout from a local Italian spot, and spent the evening warm and dry, watching The Breakfast Club in bed. No regrets!

This experience got me thinking about how I approach the movement classes I teach. Sometimes, pushing through discomfort is exactly what we need, but other times, it’s important to recognize when to stop and reassess. The phrase "no pain, no gain" can be misleading—it suggests that pain is a necessary part of progress. In my classes, I emphasize that discomfort doesn’t have to mean pushing through pain; it can also mean knowing when to modify or take a break.

I encourage listening to your body and making choices that serve you in the moment. Whether it’s pausing to observe a challenging movement or adjusting it, knowing when to hold back is just as valuable as knowing when to push forward.

For me, movement should be fun, engaging, and spark curiosity. But more importantly, it should never leave you feeling overworked or in pain the next day. It’s all about finding balance and giving yourself permission to bail when needed, so you can come back stronger and keep enjoying the journey.

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Are you experiencing retreat FOMO?? Iceland is calling! 🇮🇸

Join me in Akureyri from August 9-16, 2025, for an unforgettable retreat at Knarrarberg, a peaceful wellness center where we’ll enjoy daily movement classes and rejuvenation.

Your home base will be in some of the most modern houses in Akureyri or a centrally located hotel. The houses offer comfort and privacy, just a short walk from the city center. Each house features several rooms (with shared or private baths), a kitchen, living space, and a backyard geothermic hot tub. 💦 When you reserve, we’ll confirm your housing placement with you. A limited number of private hotel rooms are also available if preferred.

Beyond movement practice, explore geothermal hot springs, hike mountains, visit Godafoss, go whale watching, or enjoy horseback riding through Iceland’s unique landscape. 🐴🐋

DM me for more details!

🌲✨ It’s been a week since the incredible Northern Edge Algonquin retreat wrapped up, and I'm still soaking in the magic of it all. ✨🌲

We explored the breathtaking natural beauty—hiking, swimming, stand-up paddling, kayaking, biking—and even discovered an old quartz vein that had been mined years ago. And off course, we moved with intention during our twice-daily movement practices.

The morning movement classes focused on full-body movement, using somatic principles to prepare us for the day's scheduled activities. In the afternoon, we dove deeper into specific areas of the body, like the spine and rib cage, pelvis and hips, and shoulders and neck. Each session brought a new layer of understanding and connection to our bodies.

Evenings were spent unwinding in the sauna, followed by refreshing lake dips under the stars. 🌌💧

We also tapped into our creativity by learning how to use flowers, leaves, and other natural elements to dye paper—a beautiful way to stay connected to the earth.

And we ate. Oh, how we ate! The food was absolutely delicious, made with hyper-local ingredients. Shout out to Santosha Farm in Burk Falls, Ontario, for providing such fresh, nourishing ingredients! 🍽️🌱

This retreat was an opportunity to reconnect, rejuvenate, and rediscover the joy of movement in harmony with nature.

Already counting the days until the next one! 🌿💫

Northern Edge Algonquin Santosha Farm

I was incredibly humbled to receive this email from a student recently. It’s so gratifying to hear when someone really enjoys my classes!

Every class is a journey, and seeing the progress and joy it brings is amazing. Knowing that these classes are making a difference means the world to me. 🙏

If you’ve been thinking about joining, now’s the perfect time! Whether you’re looking to improve your strength, balance, mobility, or just move better, there’s a spot for you. Come see what the excitement is all about—I’d love to have you in class!

See you in class! 💫

It’s not too late! Join me for the Move Well, Live Well Retreat at Northern Edge Algonquin, September 18-23.

This is your chance to invest in your well-being—mindful movement, fresh mountain air, delicious meals made with love from locally sourced ingredients, and plenty of rest await you. You’ll be glamping in style with soft sheets, cozy duvets, and all the comforts you need for deep relaxation. Plus, all dietary concerns can be honored.

You’ll have the opportunity to join two movement classes each day. The morning session will focus on mindful movement, setting you up for the day's activities. In the afternoon, you can participate in an optional workshop targeting a specific body area or movement aspect. Past workshops have focused on the hips, back, and shoulders. Feel free to bring your requests!

Bring a book, make new friends, and leave feeling refreshed and more in touch with yourself. 🌿

Ready to join? Register today!

newmoonmindfulmovement.com/retreat-nea

I just returned from two wonderful weeks in the Adirondacks, where I found the perfect balance between movement and rest. The stillness allowed space for reflection, and the physicality of the trip reminded me of how far I've come.

During our time away, we stayed at three different campsites and spent a week in a cabin. Each location meant unpacking and packing four times—setting up and taking down tents, unloading and loading a van, and hauling heavy items to and from the site. The cabin was only accessible by boat, which required us to load and unload the boat twice. We hiked rugged trails, swam in clear lakes, paddled through serene waters, and drove over 700 miles.

A trip like this would have brought up some fears not too long ago. Would I hurt myself carrying a heavy cooler filled with food? Would I have the right shoes and pack to avoid injury while hiking? Would my body protest after long hours driving an older van with less-than-ideal seats?

Today, those worries are behind me. I'm not afraid of carrying equipment, tackling steep inclines (or descents) in sneakers, or enduring the discomfort of old van seats. The difference is not just that I'm stronger and more mobile—though those are certainly important. More crucially, my body moves better.

How have I improved the way I move? Now I train for coordination! You can keep reading about coordination here:

www.newmoonmindfulmovement.com/trainingcoordination

If you are ready to add coordination training to your repertoire, comment below, and I will contact you!

I am home, and classes resume tomorrow! I hope to see you soon!

Monday 9:30 - 10:45am, Chair-Based Soft Strength at North Presbyterian Church in Williamsville

Tuesday 9:30 - 10:45am, Chair-Based Soft Strength at Carriage House Collective in Buffalo

Tuesday 4:30 - 5:45pm, Mat-Based Soft Strength at Carriage House Collective

Thursday 9:30 - 11am, Mat-Based Soft Strength at North Presbyterian Church in Williamsville

Friday 9:30 - 10:30am, Chair-Based Soft Strength at the Jewish Community Center on Delaware in Buffalo

Friday 2:30 - 3:30pm, Somatic Rolling at Devi Bollywood on Elmwood Ave in Tonawanda

Sunday 9:30 - 11am, Mat-Based Soft Strength at Devi Bollywood on Elmwood Ave in Tonawanda

You can sign up for any class using the schedule on my website.
www.newmoonmindfulmovement.com