welcome

Hi friends – my name is Maren Clemsen. I am a certified personal trainer, pilates, yoga, yoga sculpt instructor, former professional dancer… and I’m also just another human who’s healing, learning, and growing as they navigate the world. 

I found myself drawn to movement at a young age; I witnessed at first hand how movement can help process and heal when there are no words. Having been diagnosed with major depressive disorder as a young child, I’ve developed a steady practice of intentional self healing throughout my years on this planet. I have used yoga, movement, meditation, journaling and more to cultivate my own tool kit to cope with the many dealings of life. The practices I’ve learned, adapted, and created have helped me stay afloat amongst what can feel like the heaviest waves; I like to think of these tools as my own personalized floaties. Needless to say, these practices have helped me immensely in my own healing journey and discovery of self. Whatever it is that you may be needing - motivation, strength, guidance, empowerment, peace, etc. - I hope these practices serve you well.

I’ve come to realize the true power and healing that comes through the combination of movement, breath, music, community, and connection. So thus MOVExMC was created.. A space designed for the love and the need of movement and connection. I want to share and hold space for you to explore your innate ability to grow, evolve, connect, and change — on and off your mat. And to realize deeply the power of the present moment and the truth that we already have everything we need within.

Together we will go beyond our comfort zone so that we are able to uncover our innermost strength, physically and mentally. Committed to forever being both a student and a teacher, I seek to provide a safe (and fricking FUN) space for exploration and transformation. It’s not about what the movement looks like, it’s about how it feels. And I encourage you to let it feel good.

let movement be medicine.

xx

MC