Despite that functional knowledge, I still can’t get enough of that #mysticallife.

So to be hit with the familiar olfactory delight of palo santo before I even walked in the door?

I knew I was in the right place.

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And man, did I really need that.

I was in a rut.

And I was right.

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The NYC studio is airy, bright, and almost entirely white.

In other words: This was my metaphysical dream.

I love trying all kinds of alternative practices, despite the limited or nonexistent evidence of scientific efficacy.

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There’s just something so calming about exploring the spiritual realm in the city that never sleeps.

(I’d learned about this structure before I went, so Idefinitelymade sure to wear my watch.)

Don’t let the succulents fool youeveryone there came to sweat.

As someone who cleanses her aura with selenite nightly, I was feeling her words.

Toomey also encourages you to do animalistic, primal body movements.

I’m a heinous dancer.

No rhythm here.)

Real talk, now: I didn’t just exercise in the ClassI exorcised my demons, too.

I didn’t burst into tears during jumping jacks, exactly, but I came pretty damn close.

And that kind of behavior at the Class is common.

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I also really respected Toomey’s sailor mouth, mostly because I have one too.

Most important, though, the Class reignited my desire to work out.

It fired me up to start sweating regularly again.

The whole experience was intoxicating, I thoughtand judging by her many adoring fans, I’m not alone.

Though, part of that could have just been the palo santo.

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