
Amy Holly
Amy has worked in every aspect of dance as a dancer, choreographer, movement director and teacher for more than 20 years and has been responsible for making the careers of many young dancers. She originally trained at London Contemporary Dance School. Amy would describe herself as a dance/movement specialist. Keeping the traditions of teaching ballet, the discipline and the importance of technique and moving it forward is crucial to her. Her approach is more than exercise, it's a way of looking at life and yourself.
Amy brings energy and a enthusiasm to move! Amy’s classes are good for working on mental & physical strength and they are the perfect counterbalance to a yoga practice.
Amy sees her classes as energy work just like Yoga or Qigong - it’s time to work it up and dance it out!
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Amy's classes
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20:00
Barre for Strength - Let’s put it together Legs & Arms
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24:00
Barre for Strength - Full Body Workout at the Chair
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08:00
Barre for Strength - Cardio Barre
Get a sweat on even if you are low on time! A short Barre class which is low impact but high intensity. You will feel your heart rate increase and hopefully get a sweat on! We will use full body & dynamics moments. This class will help you feel calm, in your body & motivated! No need for a mat, recommended to put some music on and enjoy a dance!
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15:00
Barre for Strength - Tough Core on the Floor
A really tough workout! Suitable for intermediate and advanced Barre practitioners. A traditional look at the core this class stays on the mat. We need a strong core in barre to maintain fundamental techniques like turn out and alignment. This class works the abdominals, back muscles and hips and will create strength & stability to support the spine & pelvis. Take this class at your own pace as it's fiesty! And enjoy the workout!
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18:32
Barre for Strength - Leg Focus
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14:09
Barre for Strength - Standing Abs
In this Barre workout class, we consciously activate the core to maintain balance and control in every movement. In standing core work, we move against gravity and keep our balance. This requires greater muscle activation to remain stable. This class promotes good posture, great balance, strength and might seriously improve your self-confidence.
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17:58
Barre for Strength - Arm Focus
Get beautifully strong arms with this Barre workout class whilst also improving upper body strength without any weights or press-ups! We will use resistance as if we are moving through water to create strong yet fluid arms. Strong well-placed arm positions will also benefit your whole upper body.
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24:06
Barre Fitness - Getting Strong with Every Move You Make
This fairly challenging Barre class has us getting strong and improving our balance with every move we make. A great class to improve balance as well as core strength. Starting with standing core Barre work, challenging the balance as we get stronger. Then we move to lunges and finally, core work on the ground. A really fun way to start the day and to improve balance, strength and overall co-ordination and mobility!
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15:32
Barre Fitness for Building Strength
This Barre Fitness Class builds strength through the glutes. Using techniques taken from classical ballet and focusing on maintaining external hip rotation, this class will strengthen your whole body but especially the legs. You will need a chair or a sturdy bit of furniture to use as a ballet barre.
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19:31
Standing Barre for Strong Abs
This Barre Class strengthens the whole of the abdominal area, often known as the core, without a single plank or sit up! Target the whole of the core - including the back body and glutes. Create a strong centre (great for balance, grace and poise) while sculpting, toning and strengthening one of the most important muscle groups in the body, this is great for lower back care. Remember to activate the core throughout this class. Not suitable if those who are pregnant. Have a sturdy chair on hand for this class.
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35:34
Barre Fitness Energy Flow
A fabulous Barre class for all body strength and balance. This upbeat, and quite challenging Barre workout is strengthening muscles without increasing bulk and will improve stamina, balance and posture. The focus of this class is 'every move you make' because every move has to come from the core! Done regularly barre workouts will increase your bone density, which will help prevent conditions like osteoporosis.
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24:24
Barre for Cardio and Strong Legs
A strong barre class to target the legs and to get the heart pumping. This Barre class is hard work but once practiced will definitely get easier. So do remember to work on your technique with some of the less intense barre class. Through repetition this class will help tone your quads, hamstrings, glutes and calves but it will also burn calories and strengthen your heart. Practicing high intensity classes will improve your mood and your energy so get ready to sweat, work hard and feel GREAT!! This class is suitable for those with a good level of fitness and mobility and should not be practiced by those with knee issues.
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28:49
Slow Barre and Yoga Workout
This is a slower Barre and yoga fusion class which is perfect for those building their barre experience. You will need a chair to modify plank and down dog as well as helping with the technique and balance when breaking down second position. There is time to really focus on alignment and technique in this class but remember, slow doesn’t necessarily mean easy!
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04:10
10 Minute Core Workout
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11:41
Short Hamstring Stretch Class
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10:55
Arm and Shoulder Strength Burst
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12:15
Mindful Movement to Unwind & De-Stress
This is a short, calming mindful movement and breath work class to help you find a settled, but grounded posture and a focused mind. The emphasis is on breathing and using a gentle moving meditation to really be in the moment. This class is perfect if you're low on energy and need a quick energy re-set, perhaps to calm you after a full-on day at work, if you are struggling with anxiety or you are recovering from illness or injury and you want to be gently reminded what it’s like to be back in the body.
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11:36
Seated Abs Workout
This seated abdominal class is a fun way to enhance core strength; perfect if you just can’t face another plank! It is an ideal short workout if you've got limited space, need a break from work, or when you're travelling. This class could also be done sat on a chair or on the edge of a bed; just make sure the core is engaged and the direction of energy is up.
Courses with Amy
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Yoga for Anxiety
45 Steps
There are times when life can leave us overwhelmed and anxious. Yoga, meditation and visualisation, breathwork and journaling can help. This is a four-week course to help you address your relationship to anxiety.
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Small Steps to Change: Autumn/Winter
28 Steps
Classes of 30 minutes and under to develop a sustainable yoga practice for life. It's the smallest steps that can lead to the greatest transformations.
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Springtime 30 Day Yoga Challenge
30 Steps
MFML's Springtime 30-Day Yoga Challenge: Taking Small Steps to a Healthy, Happy and Sustainable Life
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30-day Ultimate Relaxation Course
30 Steps
30-Day Ultimate Relaxation Yoga Course for Sink Into the Floor Relaxation + Welcome to Movement for Modern Life: bringing world class teachers into your home with online yoga, meditation and movement classes I’ve been so grateful to be able to choose from so many neck & shoulder stretching videos, lots of gentle practices and wonderful, soothin [...]
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Micro Stretches
30 Steps
30-day under 10 minutes micro stretches course to feel good and boost mobility + Welcome to Movement for Modern Life: bringing world class teachers into your home with online yoga, meditation and movement classes Love MFML! It has a large variety of videos and a nice way to search for the perfect class to fit your time and desired yoga type. Althoug [...]