Hi, my name is Carissa, and I love to Groove because I love the way it makes me feel physically, mentally, and emotionally. I first found Groove early on in the pandemic. I was depressed and anxious, at the highest weight of my life, and unable to stand for more than 15 minutes at a time. Groove became the place where I learned I could move through both the heaviness and the lightness of life. On the dance floor, I discovered that healing and growth aren’t about erasing what’s hard, but learning how to dance with it.

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Three things made Groove stand out from every other fitness program I had tried: First, the encouragement to go at my own pace, and to really listen to and respect what felt good—and what didn’t—in my body. Second, hearing—for the very first time—that my body was already perfect, just as it was. And third, the joy of being welcomed into a global community that celebrates every shape, size, and story.

 

The truth is that our bodies and our lives hold complexity: strength and softness, struggle and joy, resilience and rest. That’s what I bring to my classes today. When you Groove with me, you step into a space where you can let go of expectations, honor your own body, and discover the freedom of moving exactly as you are. I would be humbled and honored to have you as part of my Groove community.