Who We Are

Motion Study Mind/Body Studio in Newton, MA was founded by Denise Griffin Crowe and Julie Chrzan, both highly trained with a combined 25+ years of experience in the barre industry. Denise and Julie believe that exercise should empower you, enhance your life, and give you the energy and strength to accomplish everyday tasks. We offer a well-balanced, varied program of classes that re-energize your every day and transform your life by allowing you to be the best version of yourself.
Class Formats
See our full Newton Class schedule

Barre
Our signature 60-minute barre class builds strength, sculpts muscles, increases flexibility, and improves well-being using proper alignment and form.
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Cardio
This high energy 45-minute mat class flows seamlessly from one exercise to the next, with options for low and high impact movements and an emphasis on the gluteals and core. Done entirely on a yoga mat, class will use light and heavy weights and may also utilize Core Balls, gliders, and resistance bands. Sneakers, bare feet, or socks can be worn for class.

Beginners Barre 50
Have you been wanting to try a Motion Study class but have never taken a barre class before? Are you nervous about jumping into a class because you do not know the exercises? Each week, we will explain the exercises in this 50 minute class with people that are new to Barre.
TESTIMONIALS

Hear from Member Sharon, who felt nervous about getting started before she tried our classes

Member Leslie talks about how wonderful it is to be back in the studio with this community!

Hear about Member Jhilam B's physical and energetic transformation!
