Body Alignment Therapy

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What Happens in This Session

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Warm-Up

First 8–10 min. Footwork and hip circles. Waking up the joints, not warming up for a sprint.

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Build

Roughly 15 min. Resistance increases in waves. Springs change 2–3 times.

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Peak

Highest resistance, fastest tempo. 12–15 min mid-class. This is where the music is loudest.

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Recover

Last 10 min. Long straps, slow tempo, stretch focus. You will feel this the next day.

What to Bring

Bring

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Form-fitting workout clothes

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Grip socks (free rental if you forget)

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An open mind

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Water bottle

Skip

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Strong perfume (small, intimate room)

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Your phone — off, please

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Outdoor shoes past the lobby

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This Session Is for You If

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You've got the basics and want the full flow

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You want corrections, not just cueing

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You want one class you can take 2–4× a week

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Some days you want to push, some days you want to flow

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