our philosophy

At New Moon Mindful Movement, we believe movement should feel good, make sense, and support the life you want to live. Our approach—rooted in Soft Strength℠—blends functional strength training, mobility work, somatic principles, and mindful breath to help you move with ease, confidence, and curiosity.

We teach movement optimism: the belief that your body is adaptable, resilient, and capable of learning at any age. Pain isn’t a failure—it’s information—and together we explore safe, smart ways to build strength and restore balance.

Classes are intentionally small so you can be seen, supported, and guided with care. Whether you’re lifting weights or settling into restorative work, you receive thoughtful, personalized instruction that meets you where you are.

We serve people who want to stay active, independent, and connected to the activities they love—gardening, traveling, hiking, playing with grandchildren, and living life fully.

New Moon is more than a studio. It’s a welcoming, judgment-free community where you can build resilience, rediscover ease, and feel at home in your body.

Move well. Live well. 🌙

Student Testimonials

  • I am a big fan of Carrie's teaching style and I appreciated Soft Strength with the first class. It felt like a great supplement to the other styles of yoga that I practice, particularly Vinyasa. Carrie's lead through a Soft Strength practice enabled me to have many 'a-ha' moments when I completely understood why my body did or did NOT want to participate in various conventional yoga asanas.

    Matt F

  • Carrie is a great teacher who manages to give clear explanations of what to do while keeping an eye on everyone (even during video classes). I just love her Soft Strength classes!

    Donna D

  • I love Soft Strength! It has improved my shoulder issues: not only do I have less pain in my shoulders, but I also have less pain in my lower back. Overall, the range of motion in my hips has increased, helping me with all my outdoor activities, hiking, climbing, and snowshoeing. Carrie is a fantastic teacher.

    Seniz Y

  • Soft Strength has improved my overall well-being. What I love about Carrie's teaching is that each class has a particular goal, yet the entire bod, from head to toe, is engaged at some point throughout the class. I always leave the class feeling better than when I started! As a ballet teacher, it has helped me improve my teaching skills by giving me more tools to help young students engage their muscles properly.

    Heidi H