Winter Session Student Spotlight

Get inspired! Meet Suma:

Mother of two, superhero to her husband, and a Product Leader in Cloud+AI at Microsoft.

“I joined 2 Claps 1 Snap 10 years ago after Manan, my second kid was born. I heard about Miss Victoria’s classes for new moms taking place on the Microsoft campus. My boy’s intense desire to stay in my arms for extended periods of time was a great bonding experience, but resulted in a painful case of tennis elbow. The classes helped me build strength in my arms and core such that I was no longer in pain nor needing an elbow brace.

As Miss Victoria’s program grew over the years, I’ve participated in a variety of classes: Yoga, Pilates, and Group Training. Each is different and impactful in its own way, but a common thread through them all was after starting my day with a class, I always felt I had accomplished something even before my first email or meeting.

While the classes are sometimes intense, they are also fun: there are jokes and quips that lead to genuine laughter, allowing friendships to develop because it’s a safe place for us to be our authentic selves. No work, no being a Mom, just me, “Suma.”  This has helped me stay with the program for 10 years, the longest fitness program I have ever joined!

If I do feel like skipping a class, the certainty that I’ll get a ping from Miss Victoria asking why I missed is enough to get me out of bed. She genuinely cares for her students and prides herself on keeping us accountable.

The health benefits of 2 Claps 1 Snap started with me but have now reached my whole family: we hike more as a family and are conscious of our eating habits, exercise, and posture. My husband has also joined the program and our kids were participating during summer break when everything else was shut down due to COVID. The program has helped us keep our sanity and maintain our health during these trying times.” - Suma

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