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KRISTIN ELLIOTT MALLORY MILENBAUGH
Location: Studio City/ Location: Studio City and Brentwood studios, Los Angeles
Brentwood studios, Los I remain my “Best in Class” both virtually and in studio by
Angeles being prepared with the proper content and a killer playlist. I
Every morning also take great care of my body to maintain the energy need-
before I leave ed by living a healthy lifestyle, getting proper sleep, and mak-
my house, I go ing sure my body work is done regularly so I can perform to
through my men- the best of my ability. If there’s anything I’ve learned study-
tal checklist of ing the human body, it’s that you must take good care of it to
everything I need really thrive. When I thrive, our clients thrive!
(shoes, socks,
brace, phone,
water, electro-
lytes, write-ups,
playlists ready
to go, changes
of clothes) to be
prepared for my classes/privates that day. Once I’m at MALIKA COX
the studio and ready to teach, it’s important for me to Location: Tribeca studio, NYC
scan the room and to see every person in class, letting I like to remain “Best in Class” by making sure my music is
them know that I’m there with them and we’re in this motivating for me and the clients. When I know I want to
together. Once I press play, it’s game time. I believe it’s hear a song or I have a song stuck in my head, I make sure
so important to have the energy high with a powerful it’s on my playlist so it gives me an energy boost. Music su-
playlist to keep the entire class motivated and inspired. LASHONNA HOLLOWAY-JOHNSON percharges me and helps me to get focused for in-person and
Location: Montgomery, IL/NYC virtual classes.
I remain “Best in Class” by always
performing the Method for my-
self, no matter how busy a day is
for me. I listen to Tracy’s speech-
es each week and stay updated on
SARAH NACHBAUER her magazine publications, so that
Location: Tribeca studio, NYC I’m always current on where she is
To activate myself and with the Method, as well as where
achieve my best perfor- and how she’s going to accurately
mance when working with deliver that information to clients.
clients, I have a simple mot- Whether I’m preparing for an in-
to: “Tune in to tune out.” I person or live class, I have to have NIKKI NEARY
“tune in” to being mindful a playlist that represents different Location: Tribeca studio, NYC
of my body, what is being genres and that delivers an upbeat It’s important to me as a TA trainer to be my best, give my best,
asked of me, and the push inspiring journey. In-person class- and lead my best at every single class I teach. I love to arrive at
I can ask myself to give for es require my energy and clarity least 25 minutes before class begins, prioritizing that time to
each series. I “tune out” any to radiate throughout the room, thoroughly warm up my body, review content, and make sure my
personal judgment, limita- however virtual classes require playlists are set and ready to go! Once we’re in the classroom, it’s
tions, and doubts that may arise. This allows my mind and these details to expand beyond the showtime, and I truly mean “showtime” in the sense of a perfor-
body the opportunity to be present, open, and patient, so I camera and into people’s homes.
can fully connect myself to the intention, design, and flow Being able to be a part of this and mance. I give all my energy and attention to the clients, and I love
of each series. The more I can “tune in to tune out,” the share the Method on a universal when I feel their dedication and hard work in return! ■
more I can clearly communicate with clients and help guide level is so rewarding to me as a
them toward their personal best. Tracy Anderson trainer.

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