The Recovery Barre

05/18/2026

What an honor to join Unite to Face Addiction Michigan at the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing last week, surrounded by so many incredible advocates, organizations, and people in recovery!

We are so grateful for the invitation to share The Recovery Barre’s story — how movement, community, and joy can be woven into the sober journey, and why free access to both should never be a barrier.

We believe that when people feel seen, supported, and uplifted in their bodies and in their communities, they stay connected to the things that sustain their sobriety long term.

Days like Thursday remind us that we are not alone in that belief. Together, we are just getting started! 🙌🏽

If you’re looking for a free, welcoming space to move and connect, here’s where you can find us, with new classes launching every month:

📍 UTICA, MI Last Two Tuesdays of the Month | 11:00 AM at Ohana Fitness and Wellness with Amy Brune and Face Addiction Now

📍 SHELBYVILLE, MI Every Monday | 5:30 PM at HSB Crossbuck LLC with Nicole Hutton Shannon (Includes a free salt therapy session! ✨)

📍 VERO BEACH, FL Every Wednesday | 7:15 PM through Indian River County Parks & Recreation Department and Thrive IRC at the IG Center with Jenny Roman Cossio

📍 BARRE, MA Saturday, August 29 | 9:00–10:30 AM at the Smoke Crest Farm Rescue & Animal Sanctuary with Kelly Knower Wellness Coaching's Kelly Anne

📍 GRAND RAPIDS, MI Every Tuesday | 6:45 PM Alano Club of Kent County with Ashlynn Howe

📍 GRAND RAPIDS, MI Fourth Thursday of the Month | 6:00 PM Console Counseling with Annika Thatcher

📍 GRAND RAPIDS, MI Saturday, May 30 | 7:00 PM Forever Young Studios with Ashlynn Howe for a special event with Dry Sober Social.

Attending is always free, with optional donations directly to your instructor and/or host facility.

Find the full directory at TheRecoveryBarre.org, or find us as a partner inside the NewForm app by The Phoenix! 🔗

Together, we are breaking barriers, building strength, and igniting joy. 🫶

05/13/2026

Pop-Up Event with & ! 🎉

Join us at Forever Young Studios on Saturday, May 30 for a free evening of meeting, movement, and community.

Whether you’re sober-curious, living in sobriety, supporting someone you love, or simply looking for a welcoming community to move and connect with, this event is for YOU! All are welcome here. 🫶

📅 Saturday, May 30
📍 Forever Young Studios | 1111 Godfrey Ave SW, Suite N185, Grand Rapids, MI
🕢 Doors open at 6:30 PM | Event begins at 7:00 PM

Here’s what to expect:
✨ Meeting — A relaxed community conversation where you’re welcome to share, listen, or simply be present
✨ Movement — An upbeat 45-minute barre & Pilates class designed for every body and all backgrounds
✨ Community — A warm, uplifting space where movement and sobriety come together

🫶🏻 Free or by Donation | Forever Young Studios is generously sharing donations to support The Recovery Barre’s outreach — bringing free sober movement communities to more people throughout the US! Thank you to studio owner & Dry Sober Social founder for your support!

Spaces are limited — RSVP now at TheRecoveryBarre.org/DrySoberSocial

We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

05/13/2026

Florida! ☀️ Join Jenny Roman Cossio tonight with Indian River County Parks & Recreation Department! Thank you Thrive IRC for all that you do to empower the Vero Beach community. 🫶🏼

Thrive is excited to support Jenny Roman Cossio in bringing The Recovery Barre to Indian River County! Weekly on Wednesdays at 7pm, in the Indian River County IG Center. This free class is open to the public and registration is not required.

05/07/2026

🎉 The Recovery Barre is coming to Vero Beach, FL — starting Wednesday, May 13 at 7:15 PM at the IG Center!

Join for an open recovery meeting followed by a free, all-levels barre & Pilates class — welcoming anyone seeking, living in, or supporting sobriety. Jenny brings a deep heart and understanding for the sober community and years of fitness teaching experience. 🫶🏻

Each session opens with a community conversation where you’re invited to share, listen, or simply be present, followed by a barre and Pilates class designed for all bodies and experience backgrounds.

✨Whether you’re in recovery, sober-curious, or supporting a loved one, you are welcome here!

This class is generously offered through Indian River Parks & Recreation in partnership with Thrive IRC, a nonprofit committed to protecting and empowering the greater Vero Beach community from the harmful impacts of substance misuse.

Thank you for creating a safe and meaningful space for those seeking sober community to connect and experience joy through movement!

Free to attend | Mats provided | Come as you are.

Learn more at TheRecoveryBarre.org/IGCenter or through Indian River County Parks & Recreation Department.

We can’t wait to see you there! 🫶🏼

04/21/2026

Congratulations to our newest 7 certified Recovery Barre instructors! 🎉

They may have joined from across 5 states and Canada, but their connection to this movement (and now to each other!) made for a wonderfully engaging and connected day! Their warmth, energy, and backgrounds will make each and every one of them truly incredible instructors.

Thank you for sharing your heart to uplift others through The Recovery Barre! We’re so excited to continue supporting you and cheering you on as you begin leading your own classes and bringing accessible movement, wellness, and belonging to your communities. 🫶

Help us give them a warm welcome—and keep an eye out for new locations coming soon! 🌟

04/06/2026

🎉 NEW Grand Rapids class! Join Annika Thatcher on the fourth Thursday of every month at Console Counseling, starting Thursday, April 23rd at 6 PM! No registration required—class is free or donation-optional, and mats are provided. 🫶🏼

A major support behind our mission mission, Annika brings lived experience in recovery, is currently pursuing her M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Cornerstone, serves on The Recovery Barre’s nonprofit leadership board, and assisted Fit Pro Programming during the program’s very first presentation at SCW Mania Fit Pro conference in Chicago.

Annika has a huge heart for building this special community, and anyone who joins her is sure to heave a warm, joyful, and welcoming experience! 🫶🏼

Thank you to Console Counseling for generously hosting classes and highlighting the power of movement in mental health—we’re so grateful for your space and excited to serve your community!

P.S. If you’re near Console Counseling, be sure to check out their free yoga on the second Tuesday of every month—and don’t miss Annika’s first class on Thursday, April 23rd at 6 PM! ✨

https://www.therecoverybarre.org/console

03/30/2026

Thank you Face Addiction Now for uplifting the power of movement and community in sobriety! 🫶🏼

Movement. Connection. Recovery.

Join us for The Recovery Barre—a unique experience that begins with a conversation on wellness in recovery and flows into a gentle barre, yoga, and Pilates-inspired class.

Led by FAN’s Amy Brune, this low-impact class is designed to help you reconnect with your body, build strength, and support both physical and emotional well-being—no experience needed.

🧘 Open to anyone seeking, living in, or supporting recovery
📍 Ohana Fitness and Wellness (Utica)
📅 Last two Tuesdays of each month at 11 AM (beginning April 21)
💜 Free or donation | Mats provided

Come as you are—community starts here.

03/30/2026

🎉 A NEW Recovery Barre class is starting soon at in Utica, MI with !

Amy has 10+ years of lived experience in recovery, serves as the Recovery Community Coordinator for , and is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), Certified Peer Recovery Coach (CPRC), and Certified Prevention and Recovery Mentor (CPRM). 🙌🔥

Amy’s education, love for movement, and personal journey make her a truly inspiring Recovery Barre instructor, and we are SO excited for others to experience her class!

🫶 Join Amy the last two Tuesdays of every month at 11 AM at Ohana Fitness & Wellness. We’re so grateful to this amazing studio for supporting and hosting class!

No registration required—come as you are.

See our link in bio or TheRecoveryBarre.org/Ohana for all details.

03/16/2026

Thank you to the West Michigan Counseling Association for the opportunity to lead a session on the power of movement and community in substance recovery! ✨

I served on the WMCA board years ago as a grad assistant and attended many of their conferences as a school counselor, so it was SUCH an honor to present The Recovery Barre!

It was wonderful to connect with so many amazing private practice counselors in the area, and to chat with school counselors about how this programming could look paired with restorative circles or school-wide systems.

Thank you for providing a space to share about what is doing! 🫶🏼

03/11/2026

🎉 The Recovery Barre is coming to holistic salt boutique HSB Crossbuck in Shelbyville, MI starting Monday, April 27th at 5:30 PM, hosted by owner !

Nicole is certified in both and and brings a personal, compassionate approach that thoughtfully accommodates all experiences and abilities. As a certified halotherapist with a Ph.D. in Geography and Environmental Science & Policy, she is generously offering the added health benefits of complimentary salt therapy during the meeting portion of class!! 🌿

🫶 Free or donation-based | Mats provided or bring your own | Space limited to 6 participants—registration required

Anyone seeking or supporting sober community is welcome. Sign up below to join the very first session!

👉🏼 TheRecoveryBarre.Org/HSBCrossbuck