Emma and Carla Papas are founders of the MerryBody App. This is no ordinary Online Yoga and Pilates App—it’s a movement, a philosophy, an invitation to embrace oneself, wholly and unapologetically. The MerryBody App and the globally-acclaimed Teacher Training Program are not just tools—they are catalysts for transformation, designed to inspire and ignite. Emma and Carla have chosen to break away from the industry norm, sidestepping 'before and after' trends to highlight the beauty of the journey, not just the destination. In essence, they're not just building a business, they're redefining an industry, one empowered individual at a time.
You Don’t Need a Total Life Overhaul
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Hey Amazing Reader, Before the crazy New Year energy arrives… before the bold goals, big promises and pressure to change everything… We wanted to remind you of something: You don’t need a total life overhaul to begin. And you definitely don’t need to wait until January 1. You can start today. On Christmas Day. On Boxing Day. On a quiet in-between day when life still feels full. At MerryBody, movement isn’t about extremes. It’s not all-or-nothing. And it’s never about fixing yourself. Some days you might roll out your mat for a beautiful, nourishing one-hour class stack of Yoga and Pilates. Other days, it might be a 5 minute stretch, a 7 minute Pilates core class, or a calming meditation before bed. This is the magic of MerryBody... it meets you where you are. Even on your busiest days.... especially on your busiest days. And if you begin now? You’re not scrambling to “start fresh” in January. You’re preparing yourself for an amazing year ahead... one with more movement, more meditation, more presence, and a whole lot more self-acceptance. And speaking of January… Every year, we run our much-loved 14 Day I'm Already Amazing Movement and Meditation Challenge... You’re already enough, you're already amazing BUT daily movement and meditation sure does help you feel even more amazing! This is just about feeling stronger, calmer, more grounded and more connected as you step into 2026. All MerryBody Members get instant access to this Challenge. So if you’ve been thinking, “I’ll start in the New Year”… if you think this every New Year... why not change it up this year and begin NOW. Always merrymaking, Emma + Carla Ps. You're amazing, just as you are, right here and right now. |
Emma and Carla Papas
Emma and Carla Papas are founders of the MerryBody App. This is no ordinary Online Yoga and Pilates App—it’s a movement, a philosophy, an invitation to embrace oneself, wholly and unapologetically. The MerryBody App and the globally-acclaimed Teacher Training Program are not just tools—they are catalysts for transformation, designed to inspire and ignite. Emma and Carla have chosen to break away from the industry norm, sidestepping 'before and after' trends to highlight the beauty of the journey, not just the destination. In essence, they're not just building a business, they're redefining an industry, one empowered individual at a time.
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