Mark is a Brooklyn-based movement artist and educator. He designs classes to make you sweat…but more importantly, to make you feel good. His love of the body began at a young age through the local dance studio, and he went on to graduate with a BFA in Dance (Cum Laude) from Marymount Manhattan College in NYC. It was there, at the age of 18, that he was first introduced to Pilates and Yoga and he has spent the last decade teaching around the world, including a guest spot at New York University. He also holds a certification in Personal Training and Nutrition from the International Sports Sciences Association.
Mark is the founder of The Movement Culture Collective, an initiative to unite through movement, offering classes, healing, and education—all centered on creating a culture of self-worth. Through this, Mark teaches Pilates, dance, and cardio classes, as well as his signature moving mediation, which helps practitioners process heavy emotions, connect with their body, and feel alive in a safe space where they are seen and heard.
As a performer, Mark has toured professionally on four continents; danced with The Metropolitan Opera, Chase Brock, Todrick Hall; and performed in over 200 performances Off-Broadway with Company XIV. He is the recipient of a 2018 Dora Mavor Moore Award for his dance work in the Toronto production of Orphée.
Mark has been featured in publications like Well & Good, OUT Magazine, Men's Health, Rey, and Inked Magazine. To learn more about Mark visit markosmundsen.com and follow @markozzie and @movementcultureco.
Pilates
This effective, brisk-paced Pilates fusion class incorporates hand weights (your choice) with compound movements to work your arms, abs, and obliques. Warm up, then power through Chest Curl, Leg Extension, Bicep Curl, Tricep Kickback, Side Plank, Mountain Climbers, and Push Ups. This class previously aired on October 9, 2024.
Fitness
Slow-moving yet spicy, this class works on slow-twitch muscle fibers to tone, sculpt, and build strength, especially in your lower body and core. Warm up with spine and neck movements, then find your power in Lunge to Plank, Hollow Hold, holds in Criss Cross, banded Squats, banded Leg Sweeps, and glider Plank. This class previously aired on October 7, 2024.
Pilates
This Pilates workout delivers that “runner’s high” feel, getting you moving, sweating, and energizing to release endorphins and elevate your mood. Build strength and open your body in Half Roll Downs, Single and Double Leg Stretch, Pilates ball exercises, inner thigh work, Bear Plank, and High Plank. This class previously aired on October 2, 2024.