Classes

Intensity ratings are provided to give you an idea of the pace of class and amount of physical exertion you can expect. They are certainly not meant to be an indicator of beginner vs. advanced! Anyone is welcome to attend any class and we often provide options for modification of intensity or for mobility restrictions. Most of our classes generally require the ability to get down to the floor and back up unassisted, but please email Dara at info@dmwellnessyoga.com if you have specific questions or concerns about how a class will work for you.

Here's a look at what the intensity levels mean:

  • 1: These classes are typically fully grounded and intended primarily for relaxation and rest. Often a variety of seated and lying down postures, with props.

  • 2: These classes are mostly grounded with some standing postures, but limited balance.

  • 3: These classes include a well-rounded set of movements with grounded, standing, and sometimes balancing postures. Expect a slow-to-moderate pace and active muscular engagement in the body.

  • 4: These classes are of moderate intensity and pace, typically building into some flowing movements and will likely include more balance work.

  • 5: These classes combine moderately paced movements with the addition of dumbbells or other props to increase cardiovascular intensity. Strength and balance are a key focus.

Slow Flow

Feel of Class: Grounding & Peaceful

Physical Intensity: 2/5

DM Wellness & Yoga’s most popular class to-date! This class focuses on slow movement and conscious breath. We spend about 30 minutes in gentle (mostly grounded) movement which includes some traditional yoga postures as well as other ways of moving to enhance mobility or stability in the body. The other half of the practice may be a mix of yin and restorative postures and/or a short meditation. This class is easily adaptable for those with mobility limitations. A great mix of slow movement and intentional calming.

Hatha Flow

Feel of Class: Steady & Embodied

Physical Intensity: 3/5

Deep dive into a traditional hatha yoga practice combining focused breathing with a slow flow of briefly held postures. This class will layer in conscious embodiment practices such as toning and energy tracking. Great for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.

Yoga + Core + Balance

Feel of Class: Dynamic & Active

Physical Intensity: 5/5

This movement class integrates yoga and strength training with a focus on balance and core strength. A fun mix of dynamic yoga and playful balance and core work. Expect some props to be included to help your body explore stability in new ways. While this is one of our higher intensity classes, options are still available to modify movements – if you’re looking to strengthen your core and improve everyday balance – come join us!

Strength + Core

Feel of Class: Strong & Stable

Physical Intensity: 5/5

Our Strength + Core class provides a solid workout for anyone wanting to increase strength and balance in their daily life! We will use equipment such as dumbbells and resistance bands to move through a total body strength circuit. This class also includes a focus on core strength and stability/balance. Options will be provided to make exercises low impact or scale up intensity for more challenge. Beginners welcome.

Please reach out to Dara at info@dmwellnessyoga.com with any specific health/accessibility concerns prior to class, if applicable.

Yoga Remix

Feel of Class: Energetic & Empowering

Physical Intensity: 4/5

Modeled from a vinyasa style, we’ll progressively build into movement combinations and explore points of challenge – whether holding poses, flowing, or focusing on balance. Our times of effort will be balanced with moments of stillness and release as well as some yin poses at the end of class.

Mid-Day Movement & Flow

Feel of Class: Balanced & Stretchy

Physical Intensity: 3/5

A basic vinyasa flow style with slow, mindful movement. We’ll build to challenge different parts of the body then slowly settle into closing restorative postures. The perfect class to get you over the Wednesday hump and reset your week.

Weekly Wind Down

Class Feel: Calming & Centering

Physical Intensity: 1/5

This practice is an hour of your week just for you. The order of class will vary a bit week to week, but common components will include journaling and optional discussion, yin and restorative postures, simple breathwork, and meditation. Unwind, relax, take what you need, and let the rest go.

Gentle Yoga

Feel of Class: Steady & Mindful

Physical Intensity: 2/5

This class is designed to be gentle in nature, meaning poses and progressions will be low-impact and will not require getting up and down from the floor repeatedly. Chairs will be available for balance support in standing poses, but we will mostly move from a grounded position. Please reach out to Dara at info@dmwellnessyoga.com is you have specific accessibility concerns!

Yoga + Strength

Feel of Class: Energizing & Strong

Physical Intensity: 5/5

This movement class integrates yoga and strength training with a focus on functional movement patterns. You can think about this as a strength class with some built-in yoga “resets” to connect you back to the breath and be more aware of your body along the way. This class typically utilizes small dumbbells, but options to scale intensity are available.

Yoga Flow + Core

Feel of Class: Rhythmic & Strong

Physical Intensity: 4/5

We'll spend the bulk of class stirring up energy through progressively building flows in a moderately paced vinyasa yoga practice. After that, we dive into some core work to help you find inner strength and stability. Class ends with a quick cool down of yin postures. Come get energized and feel strong heading into your day!

Roll & Restore

Feel of Class: Relaxing & Refreshing

Physical Intensity: 1/5

This practice is designed to support the release of physical tension in the body through self-massage and myofascial release (trigger points) using Yoga Tune-Up therapy balls - the "Roll" portion of class. Then we'll shift gears into yin and restorative yoga postures using a variety of props to find physical comfort and rest for not only your body, but also your mind - the "Restore" portion of class. This session always ends with a long savasana.

You are also welcome to arrive up to 10-15 minutes early if you'd like to get settled into your practice with a journal prompt or time for quiet meditation.