Sarra, a corporate lawyer and one of our oldest clients, had the opportunity to answer the Bar Team's questions about her Barreshape experience.
After her first session 6 years ago, Sarra had only one fear: not to be able to be synchronized.
"I told myself that if you're not a dancer in the first place it's going to be hard to keep up. I wasn't a great athlete at that time, I did yoga from time to time, I did gymnastics but it wasn't on a regular basis, not at the same rhythm as today anyway. »
Sarra explains that she decided to return to the next course thanks to Géraldine Werner, the founder of the Barreshape method, who had given her her first class. "It was her who encouraged me to come back and do Barreshape regularly. She explained to me that her method was accessible to everyone and that, even if you were not a dancer at the beginning, regular practice allowed you to integrate the gestures and postures quickly. »
"I started in 2014. I've been coming here since the beginning of Barreshape, when there were classes only at Elephant Paname. When I attended my first class, Géraldine had just launched her method, which wasn't even 10 days old yet.
I discovered the method totally by chance, when I was looking for a sport activity. I didn't know exactly which sport I wanted to do but I knew I wanted something between yoga and pilates with stretching. And then, while searching on the internet, I came across the Barreshape method, unknown in France at that time and I found it quite original. I liked the inspired spirit of classical dance and, as it was a combination of everything I was looking for, the idea excited me from the start. »
How do you explain your loyalty to Barreshape Studios?
"My fidelity is explained by the atmosphere that is created during the classes, it's a whole environment, a whole universe in its own right. It can also be explained by the method itself, by the very complete exercises that are carried out. I like the intense and varied sequences of exercises, interspersed with stretching, it makes the whole body work. It's very rare to find such a complete, invigorating sport, with a positive atmosphere that emerges from the class, and all accompanied by the encouragement of the teacher who leads the class.
Currently I have an unlimited plan, so I try to come 3, 4 sometimes 5 times a week when I can.
I think my regularity is due to the dynamics of the course. The Barreshape classes are very intense classes that allow me to let off steam and recharge my batteries. After a class, I feel really good, in a good mood and that's what motivates me to go back, I'm off on the right foot and full of motivation for the rest of my day. »
And in terms of results, what changes have you seen since you started at Barreshape?
"My body is definitely toned up, as the method works the deep muscles, I've obviously gained in muscle mass and of course my figure has become slimmer.
It's also true that I tended to be curved when I was sitting, to have a stooped posture and so the Barreshape classes helped me to have a certain body support in everyday life.
The results are also visible indirectly, on my personal development. It's true that I was rather reserved when I started here, and the method really helped me to express myself more and to let my body express itself. »
If you were to recommend Barreshape to a friend, what would you tell her?
"I would tell her that if she is looking for challenge, dynamism, good mood and wants to evolve in a pleasant, caring environment and wants a multidisciplinary practice, Barreshape is THE method for her. »
