Today we’d like to introduce you to Christina Lemaire.
Hi Christina, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
Six years ago I walked into my first-ever boutique barre fitness studio as a client. I quickly fell in love with the technique and began taking group classes consistently. I was a stay-at-home mom and my daughter was at the school age where I found myself having time to focus on my health and fitness. I made it a priority and I’m so glad I did. I quickly began to see a change physically, but what surprised me was the mental benefit as well. More on that below. I finally found a workout I absolutely loved. A year after my initial sign up there was an opportunity to become a certified Barre instructor. I decided to do the training. That decision and investment led me down a path that I never could have dreamed of. I continued my education in this newfound love of teaching fitness and in 2020 I became a Certified Regional Master Trainer for Barre Intensity, an internationally known brand and barre technique, offering barre training and certifications.
During the pandemic, I started teaching online classes out of my courtyard. It was during that challenging and uncertain time that La Forme was born. I wanted to create a space where movement and wellness blended seamlessly and self-care became as important as buying a cup of coffee. Physical health is important, but so is mental health. We all go through the ebb and flow of life. I want people to feel supported in their everyday life circumstances. A lot of my story is shaped from the loss of my mother in 2011 to pancreatic cancer. Movement has helped me stay focused on my health and has 100 % percent helped me navigate my grief. The benefit I have received mentally has motivated me to make health and wellness a lifelong journey. If I can help others in their wellness journey see the importance of not just physical change, but the overall benefit to wellness as a whole, then I can proudly say I have accomplished what my heart has set out to do.
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey have been a fairly smooth road?
For the most part, it’s been smooth, but it has also been a lot of hard work. The biggest challenge is staying disciplined in mastering your craft. It’s easy to become discouraged through the process and you may feel like giving up. It’s a ton of information to retain and it can become overwhelming. The best thing to do is keep working at it so you don’t forget all your training. Don’t give up! Be your own hype person and believe in yourself! You got this.
As you know, we’re big fans of La Forme. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
La Forme is a woman-owned boutique wellness studio offering professional specialty classes in Barre, Pilates, Yoga, and Integrated Movement. Our foundation is women’s health with an emphasis on education. The mission and distinction of La Forme is to embody “soin de soi” (self-care) with a purpose to impact a community to find joy through movement. We are proud to offer Barre Intensity trainings and certifications. Barre Intensity is a internationally known technique and we are thrilled to offer teacher trainings and certifications in Southern CA. When people enter La Forme I want them to feel peaceful, invited, and at home. I want them to feel like this is a place unlike any other place they’ve been to before. Movement is our speciality and wellness is our core. Our brand was built around self-care and wellness. As soon as you walk into our studio you will see our ‘soin de soi’ mural: a beautiful reminder that your self-care is important and it’s why you are here.
How do you define success?
Success to me has been the journey and not the destination. I developed the skills and utilized the resources I needed to thrive. I reached out to mentors and asked all of the questions. I worked hard to build and develop my craft. I was disciplined and determined to achieve my personal goals and because of that mindset, I was able to accomplish more than I could’ve ever imagined in a short amount of time. This industry is filled with experts who have been doing this for years. Learn from those who inspire you. Take the knowledge and apply it to your own journey. The focus should be on your own path and not the person next to you.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://laformefit.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LaFormeFit/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laformefit
