ABOUT US
Barre classes begins...
Meeting in mid 2007, Leah Sarago, of Ballet Body Method, and Suzanne Bowen, of the Balance Method, met and were struck by how similar their methods, their philosophies, and their desires were for training women. They began collaborating a way to forge methods in an effort to offer clients the ultimate in body shaping, hands on training, and accountability in a small, private group atmosphere. Thus Barre classes began.
In Sarago and Bowen's experience, they have not found any better way to shape a woman's body than using these techniques. The method does not create bulk or striated cuts in the muscles typical of more classic forms of fitness. Rather it creates a compact, sleek and long shape to the muscles that are typical of a dancer's body.
Then Ruah Movement Begins...
Suzanne and Leah found they have not only similar methods and philosophies about exercise, but they share the same heart about helping women and men achieve freedom through movement. They believe there is power in movement. Experiencing postural movements encourage the body to release negative stress and restores it with peace and vitality. Ruah Movement is based on postural movement and flow to achieve balance in the body, renewal of the mind, and awakening of the spirit.
Postural movement and flow physically challenges the muscles creating a longer, leaner physique. Ruah Movement takes mind-body fitness to a whole, new dimension. Ruah means spirit or breath of God. We believe freedom through movement is breathing life into your spirit.
Suzanne Bowen is a Franklin, TN, based co-founder of Ruah Mind Body Movement, LLC. She received her classical training at the Lotte Berk Method Studios in NYC and Bridgehampton, NY. She holds numerous professional certifications including AFAA Group Fitness, Pilates, and PiYo Gold.
she has starred in several internationally released fitness dvds including: Lotte Berk Method Hip Hugger Abs, 10 Minute Solution: Blast off Belly Fat, Slim and Sculpt Pilates, Pilates Perfect Body, and Ruah Mind Body Movement: Suzanne Bowen's Long and Lean Prenatal Workout.
Suzanne has co-starred in Lotte Berk Method: Basic Essentials, HIgh Round Assets, and Muscle Eats Fat, and co-starred/created Ruah
Mind Body Movement: Release and Warrior .
In addition, she has been featured in many top fitness publications.
She
and her husband, Levi, own Seren Motus Fitness Studios in Franklin, TN. (www.serenmotus.com).
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Leah sarago is a fitness expert with experience as a fitness instructor, trainer, dancer, and choreographer. She is co-founder of Ruah Mind Body Movement, LLC, and the creator of
the ballet body method.
She received a B.S. in Exercise Science and Dance from Ithaca College in New York.
She received a B.S. in Exercise Science and Dance from Ithaca College in New York.
Leah starred in the top-selling brand fitness dvd, 10 minute solution: dance off fat fast, and co-starred/created Ruah Mind Body Movement: Release and Warrior.
She currently teaches classes in Ruah Mind Body Movement, Barre classes, and Ballet Body.
