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.
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.
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 us 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
Monthly Reset + Restore
Feel of Class: Reflective & Rejuvenating
Physical Intensity: 1/5
Join us once per month to hit the reset button and start fresh with this 90-minute class. We'll spend time enjoying a mix of all the cozy practices - journaling, meditation, breathwork, gentle movement, yin, and restorative postures. Each class will include a brief discussion of a specific theme from yoga philosophy to help us reflect on the previous month and look ahead to what we want in the coming month. This 90-minute practice will leave you feeling grounded and rested.
$25 drop-in
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.