Hello Friends! My first newsletter of 2021!

Welcome to my April 2021 Newsletter!

I'm on the mic again but this time at Lagree Maui!

Kris Lauren Batalona

Personal Mission:

A never-ending responsibility to continue adding fire to the flame by Empowering All Women through Fitness and Community.

Quote for the month of April:

“S…l…o…w… it all down. Pause from your full calendar and long task list. Take a moment - or ten - to simply be. To remind yourself that this is life, right here and right now. To reacquaint yourself with your pulsing heart and your incredible body that allows you to do all that you do. To remember that life is precious and fragile and should be lived in love. To remind yourself that whatever is happening or wherever you find yourself in your journey, it is all as it is supposed to be.”

Nikki Banas

@walktheearthwriter

Book recommendations:

The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

The Buddhist on Death Row by David Sheff

and raise your hand if you read

Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

Time flies when you're not in control of it! It's been close to three years since I exited out of my Pure Barre ownership. It was a life changing adventure from start to finish but the amazing thing about change is that there are always new and unexplored opportunities just waiting for you to arrive. Lucky for me, I showed back up on island at the right time. I am proud to announce that I have joined Jess Reedy and her team of teachers at Lagree Maui. In the course of close to a decade I perfected the art of teaching Pure Barre and although I no longer teach this modality it doesn't mean that my passion to teach fitness has been lost. In fact, it has been strengthen. Everything I know has transferred beautifully to the realm of Lagree. Friends, you have to join me! Have I ever steered you wrong in regards to a safe, low impact, high intensity workout?

Read below to get the 4-1-1 on how to get started at Maui's premier fitness studio or should I say...studios? Yes, with an "s". Lagree Maui has two locations!

KAMA'AINA OFFER

3 CLASSES FOR $35 DOLLARS

Want to experience the magic of Lagree? I recommend taking the leap and signing for for our 3 pack special.

The link below will take you to our web page. Purchase one single class for $35 and on your first in-studio visit we will add the two extra credits to your account.

Just a few things to note:

It must be your very first visit to the studio, be able to show a local i.d, and use all three classes within ten days of your first visit.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE!

BOOK A PRIVATE LESSON WITH ME

Intrigued by what you've heard about Lagree but intimidated by what you've seen? I find that can be common when starting a new fitness routine especially ones that involve a piece of equipment. You may be wondering "What's this machine? and "How does it work?".

This is why I love to host 1:1 private lessons. During our time together I will give you a thorough introduction to the Megaformer machine, how to achieve proper alignment, modifications and more.

The cost for a 50 minute private lesson is $90. Each lesson is allowed up to two people. Find a friend to split the cost or ride solo.

EMAIL ME TO BOOK!

Introducing my Dear Friend and Fellow Team mate

Stephanie Heard

There are so many reasons why Lagree Maui is the place to be A) We have 64 classes a week between our two locations. B) My fellow team mates are some of the island's greatest motivators C) My friend, Stephanie, is one of them. She is the reigning Queen at our Paia location.

What I love most about teaching fitness is that in order to grow you have to remain a student. While I know and appreciate my own style of teaching I aspire to be like Stephanie on the mic. Her classes are intentional and she has a power behind her voice that makes you feel like you can do anything. When you sign up be sure to check out her classes.

STEPHANIE'S CLASS SCHEDULE

PAIA LOCATION

TUESDAY: 630AM, 730AM, 830AM, 930AM

THURSDAY: 630AM AND 730AM

FRIDAY: 630AM, 730AM AND 830AM

Support our Local, Female, Small Businesses

Kristen Reardon Photography

To commemorate my 38th year of life, I decided to get a professional photographer to take my pictures. Enter phenomenal woman...Kristen Reardon. I met Kristen at Akamai Coffee Co (my second job) and we went from co-workers to friends in a matter of seconds. I am drawn to other people who make me feel at ease. These people tend to still see my childlike (not childish) behavior underneath my well-spoken, professional, adult demeanor. Some people just get you right way and Kristen was one of those people so I knew that I'd feel comfortable with her taking my pictures. I don't know about you but I'm not a solo picture taking kind of gal but after a session with Kristen I'm starting to feel that I should be on the cover of Vogue. Sometimes you need someone to hold the mirror up for you to remind you

of your true beauty.

Contact Kristen for Booking

Follow Kristen on Instagram

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Thank you for your continued support!

I want to Thank all of you for welcoming me back Home. The past three years of my life have been quite a ride. The navigation of it has been challenging but it led me back to where I belong...Here!

2020 was...a lot! For many of us, we are still figuring out how we want to move forward. The world keeps spinning and the society in which we live is asking us to get back to normal aka the grind. While I appreciate the hard work in all things, these past few seasons of my life have called for a pause and that allowed me to hit the reset button on how I want to operate in this world. Community service to the island of Maui is a part of my DNA but in the past I always poured from an empty cup which led to self-imposed stress that led to resentment. I knew that I needed a change and not just in location but I needed a change within myself. My decision to move to San Diego at the beginning of 2020 was all about gaining back my independence but instead it presented me with an extreme form of isolation due to the pandemic. It is here where I learned a lot about myself, not only my strengths but also my wounds that cause my feelings of weakness.

While moving back home has been a blessing it has still posed a few difficulties. After 10 months of being completely alone I am finding that integrating back in to a life here on Maui has been overwhelming. My a.m job requires constant people interaction and I am finding that parts of me are still clinging to my past habits - Hurry! Create! Hustle! Repeat! The amazing thing about habits is that they can be reformed and that is exactly what I'm working on in this season of life. While some parts of my integration have been challenging much of it has been life-giving! I am grateful to be surrounded my so much love, guidance, and acceptance. I have missed this feeling of connection so much and one of my intentions going forward is to never take this for granted.

I remind myself that there will be highs and lows within a day, sometimes within an hour. There will be occasions when my to-do list requires my time and also times when it doesn't. Not everything I have to "get done" is urgent. Knowing the difference is a practice. Year 38 taught me that I don't have to stay in an environment that is not serving my higher purpose and setting boundaries are just as important as making connections. I am still learning: to carry grace with me wherever I go, that it is okay for me to change my mind, to be aware of my own perceptions and to always trust my gut instinct.

I know that the only way for me to continue navigating this voyage of life is to make sure that I am also aware and praying for the journey of my fellow sisters in this world. Please know that I hold you in the highest regard and if there is anything I can do to help nurture your journey, feel free to reach out and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

With Love and Admiration,

Kris L. Batalona

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