Wednesday Jun 11th
6:30 AM CDT • (45 min)
11:30 AM GMT
Mary Leigh F.
Fitchburg • Fitchburg, WI
Cardio Barre uses the classic foundation of Barre combined with cardio intervals. This program relies on high intensity interval training, which has been proven to burn fat faster than sustained endurance training, making it suitable for ALL fitness levels. Cardio Barre will shake up your workout! This class is the most fun & effective way to change your body. What to bring: Mat, towel, water (also available for rent/purchase) What we provide: Weights, ball, straps, and filtered water dispenser Room temp: ~80°
Mary Leigh F.
Certifications
BarreAmped
Experience
A little over a year ago I was diagnosed with plantar fasciatis and I had to stop doing my regular workouts which mostly consisted of cardio. I decided to try yoga to see how well my foot would fair and I found that I could not only get through a class with little to no pain, but through Yin I learned new ways to stretch my injured foot which I believe has helped greatly in the healing process. After taking the hot yoga classes (and loving them), I decided to give BarreAmped a try and I was hooked. I LOVE BarreAmped! The classes are always changing and challenging my body in ways I never knew possible. I loved it so much, I decided to get certified! :)
Favorite Pose
My favorite pose is definitely pretzel … try it and you’ll know why.
Favorite Quote
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
Why I Love Dragonfly
The staff and teachers at DragonFly are so welcoming and go above and beyond to make sure you feel comfortable and leave with a great workout.
Little Known Fact About Me
I’m number four out of six sisters in my family. And, no I have no brothers, but I have the best, most understanding Dad in the world!
5:30 PM CDT • (45 min)
10:30 PM GMT
Shawn S.
Fitchburg • Fitchburg, WI
Power Up™ is a High Intensity Training class that welcomes all levels. Power Up™ is a complete body workout that alternates strength training exercises with aerobic activities to give you two workouts in one. Expect the unexpected along with variety and tons of fun. This class is a great compliment to any yoga practice! What to bring: Mat, towel, water (also available for rent/purchase) What we provide: Weights, blocks, and filtered water dispenser Room temp: 95°
Shawn S.
Certifications
E-RYT 200
Yoga Up
Power Up
Circuit Up
BarreAmped (Boot Camp, Cardio, Fire, Power Stretch)
Yin (30 hour training with Kramas Yoga School)
Fire
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
ACE Certified Behavior Change Specialist
CPR, and AED Certified
USAW Level 1 Coaching
Barbell Rehab Method
My Teaching Style
I like to teach from a “strength” perspective in which everyone finds their strength... mentally or physically. Some of the classes can be very challenging but I believe there’s a place for everyone, and I do my best to help them find it. I love to coach!!
Experience
I have been an athlete all my life. I’ve been running since high school and have completed marathons and half-marathons as well as several 5Ks and 10Ks. I have also participated in several mountain bike races as well as sprint triathlons. I was even a Pom Pom captain in High School and was in ballet!!! I taught step aerobics when it was cool to wear scrunchie socks and thong leotards... omg.
I do weight training 4/week focusing on Olympic Lifting. Competing in Power Lifting and Olympic Lifting and holding two state records in weightlifting via Wisconsin Weightlifting. I love to run the Madison trails, and I’ve been a member of Dragonfly since it opened.
Favorite Pose
Any type of shoulder opener is my fave right now. But I also do really like arm balances and tricks that I can break out at a party! Lol
Favorite Quote
“See the good.”
Why I Love Dragonfly
Initially I was intimated by yoga – I really thought I had to be a vegan bike rider who saved animals, but the DFly community welcomed me and all my ways and lifestyle. It is really a safe place to be you and a place of acceptance. Couldn’t ask for more. Plus the variety of workouts are amazing! (P.S. I do want to save animals... lol).
Little Known Fact About Me
I used to be an Adult Probation Officer.
5:45 PM CDT • (45 min)
10:45 PM GMT
Lena R.
Fitchburg • Fitchburg, WI
Barre is an intensive body shaping experience designed to produce reliable results, no matter the client. The method is influenced by classical and modern dance (though it is not a dance class) and utilizes a barre to achieve optimal positioning. Insights from Pilates, yoga, and orthopedic stretching also balance the method’s unique approach. The precision-oriented technique focuses mainly on small, isolated movements within deeply held and challenging postures. Our Barre classes are proven to increase metabolism, burn fat, and lengthen tight muscles. With commitment to the technique, you get recognizable results exactly where you want them. What to bring: Mat, towel, water (also available for rent/purchase) What we provide: Weights, ball, straps, and filtered water dispenser Room temp: ~80°
Lena R.
Certifications
RYT200
Dragonfly Hot Yoga Barre Training Certification
Experience
I started practicing yoga regularly about 10 years ago as a supplement to my marathon training. More recently it has become crucial as a practice to release, lengthen, and strengthen as a supplement to my biking. Yoga has been a wonderful tool for learning how to use breath to tune into the body during any time I feel stressed or during physical activity.
Favorite Pose
Pyramid - it allows you stretch both hips in whatever way your body is asking for on a given day. Small adjustments make a big impact with this pose.
Favorite Quote
“Wherever you are at this moment is exactly where you are meant to be."
Why I Love Dragonfly
I love the heated room aspect! I've come to appreciate and feel part of the community that is created at Dragonfly. It has taught me to slow down and reconnect my mind and body. I love it so much I decided to complete the 200hr yoga teacher training here in 2023!
Little Known Fact About Me
I have a certificate in floral design and I am an amateur seamstress!
6:45 PM CDT • (60 min)
11:45 PM GMT
Kim P.
Fitchburg • Fitchburg, WI
Flow & Yin provides the perfect blend of a Vinyasa Flow with a Restorative Yin practice. We start with an energizing Flow sequence to strengthen the muscular tissues and bring heat to the body. The class ends with a grounding Yin sequence that provides deep stretching in the shoulders, hips, and spine. This is class is the ultimate balance of effort and release and will leave you blissed out and ready to face the world. What to bring: Mat, towel, water (also available for rent/purchase) What we provide: Blocks, straps, bolsters, and filtered water dispenser Room temp: 95°
Kim P.
Certifications
CYT 200
My Teaching Style
I teach a fun and energetic class that challenges and empowers both experienced practitioners and new yogis alike. My teaching style is minimalist; after ensuring the class has found their way into an asana, I allow space to experience their practice.
Coming from an active background and having endured various injuries and setbacks, I have learned the benefits of yoga for everyday movement. I aim to equip students with the strength and mobility to thrive both in and out of the studio.
Experience
After practicing yoga on and off for several years, I really dove in with consistency during the Spring of 2023. I was recovering from a recent surgery and yoga provided a great source of low-impact movement. The benefits of a regular practice to not only my body but also my mental health were immediately clear, and I was eager to dive deeper into the world of yoga!
Favorite Pose
Half moon!
Favorite Quote
“There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered."
—Nelson Mandela
Why I Love Dragonfly
Not only is there a variety of class types, but also a variety of instructor styles. There truly is something for everyone here!
Also, is it just me or is the color scheme somehow both energizing and calming at the same time?
Little Known Fact About Me
I have been to 40+ countries… don’t ask me to pick a favorite!
Thursday Jun 12th
5:30 AM CDT • (45 min)
10:30 AM GMT
Kyle A.
Fitchburg • Fitchburg, WI
Breathe in, Sweat out! Dragonfly Flow is a type of yoga called Vinyasa. Vinyasa means “breath-synchronized movement.” This style focuses on linking the breath with movement and is often referred to as a moving meditation. The poses flow from one to another in conjunction with the breath. Build strength, increase flexibility, find focus, and have fun. You don’t have to know the poses to start–just try it out and after a few classes, you’ll be hooked. When you connect breath with movement, you give yourself the gift of possibility. The room is gently heated at 95 degrees to warm your muscles and ease you into poses. The heat feels amazing and know that you can always take child’s pose. Honoring your body IS yoga! Each instructor has a unique style of teaching (some love to give assists, some lead athletic classes while others lead more meditative classes) Breathe, Sweat, Move! What to bring: Mat, towel, water (also available for rent/purchase) What we provide: Blocks, straps, and filtered water dispenser Room temp: 95°
Kyle A.
Certifications
RYT 200 (Dragonfly)
My Teaching Style
I love to present accessible opportunities for each student to realize their own moments of personal grace and growth. My style is upbeat and purposeful, encouraging students to explore and rethink their edges, both mental and physical, and perhaps peek past them to witness a glimpse of their future selves.
My flows begin with a firm foundation in mindfulness, joyful focus, self-compassion, and breath. We build from there, fostering confidence, openness, and strength as we work towards empowering peak moments, offering opportunities for each student to find and express their unique voice.
I strongly encourage everyone to take what they need, and know that is what is most important, whether that is pushing their edge, freestyling, or taking some much needed and deserved rest on their mat-- I will support you!
Experience
My yoga journey began on April 3, 2020. I spent the next year teaching myself at home with the help of a couple apps and LOTS of googling. I practiced nearly every day, and on my one year anniversary celebrated by coming to Dragonfly on an intro trial-- and fell in love with the studio, staff, and community. I continue to practice near daily, loving the space and comradery at DFly. In March of 2022, I completed my RYT-200 training here at DFly and applied as a teacher. I continue my journey of exploring and expanding my Yoga experience every chance I get!
Favorite Pose
Extended Side Angle- There is so much you can feel and do in this pose! Need a break? Rest your elbow on your knee. Amp it up? Extend arms long or half bind and open up. Feeling like a challenge? Move into full bind or Bird of Paradise! Feel like Flying? Lift off to Half moon. Awesome.
Favorite Quote
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow; learn as if you were to live forever."
—Mahatma Ghandi
Why I Love Dragonfly
Sooo many reasons-- From the first moment I stepped through the door I felt like I was part of something truly special. The community, staff, and instructors are all so friendly, fun, kind, and inspiring. I smile every time I walk through the studio doors.
Little Known Fact About Me
I was born in a car-- even says so on my birth certificate for place of birth!
5:30 PM CDT • (60 min)
10:30 PM GMT
Kristen N.
Fitchburg • Fitchburg, WI
This hot class (105 degrees) offers time to embrace aspects of yoga at a pace that encourages awareness of the connections of mind, body and spirit. Class begins gradually, allowing the body to acclimate to the heat and quiet the mind. The combination of asana (finding and holding poses), pranayama (focused breathing) and vinyasa (moving with breath) deepens the practice and offers time to refine your body’s unique version of each pose. Research shows that practicing in higher heat increases the feel good neurotransmitters (endorphins) in the brain and blood flow which can boost mood as well as reduce tension and stress. What to bring: Mat, towel, water Room temp: 105°
Kristen N.
Certifications
RYT
My Teaching Style
My goal is to create both a physically and mentally challenging yoga sequence, one that will encourage you to test the boundaries of your practice. I offer plenty of time to deepen into poses allowing you to slowly and mindfully move and grow within each pose while using breath to feel a true mind and body connection.
Experience
I began my yoga journey with Dragonfly when the doors opened back in 2011. At the time my routine usually consisted of lifting weighs and cardio of some sort, typically running as I felt this gave me the best results for staying fit. I noticed Dragonfly one day while out on a run and never gave it much thought.....that is until January rolled around and being a fair weathered runner, I didn’t want to run in the cold. The first class I took was Fire and while I didn’t even think I would make it through the class, I did end up coming back and my practice very quickly turned into a daily routine. From a physical standpoint, yoga has given me a combination of strength, balance and flexibility, additionally it has made a positive impact on my mental and emotional health as well. I completed my 200 hour Dragonfly Teacher Training in the Spring of 2018.
Favorite Pose
It’s too hard to choose just one and it changes as my practice evolves. Right now I love dancer and half moon pose, any arm balances are always fun too!
Favorite Quote
"Stay away from negative people. They have a problem for every solution."
— Albert Einstein
Why I Love Dragonfly
I felt so welcomed from the first time I set foot inside the studio, from the staff to the instructors to the students, I immediately was at ease and felt a sense of belonging. Dragonfly truly has a unique community feel where there is no judgment and there is always a good vibe running throughout the studio. It’s my home away from home!
5:30 PM CDT • (60 min)
10:30 PM GMT
Marti L.
Fitchburg • Fitchburg, WI
This class is not heated! Participating in a group prenatal class provides a community of support from people who understand what you are experiencing and going through. Prepare for the birth of your baby and work to alleviate pregnancy-related discomforts by practicing gentle, modified yoga poses and breathing exercises. Prenatal yoga class is a wonderful opportunity for pregnant people to connect and celebrate their changing bodies and growing babies. Appropriate for anyone at any stage of pregnancy. Benefits of Prenatal Yoga Include: – Increases overall strength, flexibility and well-being. – Stimulates your organ systems, promoting the circulation of blood and oxygen. – Reduces low back pain and sciatica–teaching proper body alignment. – Reduces swelling and inflammation around your joints, and aids in digestion. – The combination of the physical or “asana” portion of yoga with the emotional and spiritual component, reduces anxiety and helps you experience the miracle and empowerment of pregnancy. You are not required to be pregnant to take this class. If you are looking for a non-heated, gentle yoga class, please join us! Please note, to ensure a safe space for those who are pregnant, this class is for pregnant people or women only. What to bring: Mat, towel, water (also available for rent/purchase) What we provide: Blocks, straps, and filtered water dispenser Room temp: 75°
Marti L.
Certifications
CYT-200 Dragonfly Hot Yoga
(in progress) Prenatal Teaching Certification, Milwaukee Prenatal Yoga Community
My Teaching Style
I focus on practical movements and breathing techniques in my classes, with a modicum of fun and playfulness. With prenatal yoga, I aim to help mamas find poses and techniques to help them during pregnancy, labor and delivery, and postpartum.
Experience
My yoga journey began when my mother (imagine a cross between June Cleaver and a hippie) started doing yoga in the 1970s. My sister and I would steal her yoga book and try to replicate the poses. Fast forward to 2014 when my BFF talked me into a yoga class at DFly. Shortly after, I became a member and have enjoyed my journey into yoga.
Favorite Pose
Vrksasana or Tree pose. It was one of the first poses my sister and did from our mom’s yoga book. You need to have strength and softness in the pose.
Favorite Quote
“When we are able to recognize our own light, we become empowered to use it.”
– Michelle Obama
Why I Love Dragonfly
“Every Shape. Every Size. Every Person.” It was true when I stepped into my first class in 2014 as it is today. The staff, the space and the community make it a magical place.
Little Known Fact About Me
Knitting is a second love to yoga.
Friday Jun 13th
7:00 PM CDT • (60 min)
12:00 AM GMT
Brittany H.
Fitchburg • Fitchburg, WI
Flow & Yin provides the perfect blend of a Vinyasa Flow with a Restorative Yin practice. We start with an energizing Flow sequence to strengthen the muscular tissues and bring heat to the body. The class ends with a grounding Yin sequence that provides deep stretching in the shoulders, hips, and spine. This is class is the ultimate balance of effort and release and will leave you blissed out and ready to face the world. What to bring: Mat, towel, water (also available for rent/purchase) What we provide: Blocks, straps, bolsters, and filtered water dispenser Room temp: 95°
Brittany H.
Certifications
CYT 200 (Dragonfly)
My Teaching Style
I was once told my teaching style is like a ‘warm hug’ - its my mission to leave every client feeling as such! I love beginning and ending flows with deep, peaceful rest and quiet - setting the tone for class, and hopefully for your day. I guide students through graceful, powerful sequences, in hope that they can see and feel their strength and beauty, and maybe challenge themselves. I weave alignment queues, and mindfulness & self-love reminders, throughout class, so students walk away not only having learned about and practiced yoga, but found a bit more peace and self-acceptance.
Experience
I found yoga in 2010 after a years/long struggle with body image and exercise issues. Through yoga I truly got to know my body, and developed deep honor and respect for all that it does. I took my first Dragonfly class in 2011, and attended sporadically at DFly and other studios over the years. In 2017 I became a monthly member and began a daily hot yoga practice at DFly that continues to this day! My drive to teach stemmed from a desire to help others work towards the same peace, joy, and acceptance - in both body and mind - that yoga gave me.
Favorite Pose
My answer to this shifts every few years as my body shifts and changes! Right now my favorite pose is Warrior 3 - I love the feeling of stability, power, stillness, and deep breathing.
Favorite Quote
“When you get to a place where you understand that love and belonging, your worthiness, is a birthright and not something you have to earn, anything is possible.”
– Brene Brown
Why I Love Dragonfly
There’s something about DFly that no other studio has - the combination of bright welcoming colors and spaces, clear emphasis on client care and service, and magnificent staff and teachers, that make it the most special place! There’s authenticity at every touch point, which shows clients they can be their authentic selves when they walk through the door.
Little Known Fact About Me
I donated bone marrow in college!
7:00 PM CDT • (60 min)
12:00 AM GMT
Marti L.
Fitchburg • Fitchburg, WI
This class is not heated! Participating in a group prenatal class provides a community of support from people who understand what you are experiencing and going through. Prepare for the birth of your baby and work to alleviate pregnancy-related discomforts by practicing gentle, modified yoga poses and breathing exercises. Prenatal yoga class is a wonderful opportunity for pregnant people to connect and celebrate their changing bodies and growing babies. Appropriate for anyone at any stage of pregnancy. Benefits of Prenatal Yoga Include: – Increases overall strength, flexibility and well-being. – Stimulates your organ systems, promoting the circulation of blood and oxygen. – Reduces low back pain and sciatica–teaching proper body alignment. – Reduces swelling and inflammation around your joints, and aids in digestion. – The combination of the physical or “asana” portion of yoga with the emotional and spiritual component, reduces anxiety and helps you experience the miracle and empowerment of pregnancy. You are not required to be pregnant to take this class. If you are looking for a non-heated, gentle yoga class, please join us! Please note, to ensure a safe space for those who are pregnant, this class is for pregnant people or women only. What to bring: Mat, towel, water (also available for rent/purchase) What we provide: Blocks, straps, and filtered water dispenser Room temp: 75°
Marti L.
Certifications
CYT-200 Dragonfly Hot Yoga
(in progress) Prenatal Teaching Certification, Milwaukee Prenatal Yoga Community
My Teaching Style
I focus on practical movements and breathing techniques in my classes, with a modicum of fun and playfulness. With prenatal yoga, I aim to help mamas find poses and techniques to help them during pregnancy, labor and delivery, and postpartum.
Experience
My yoga journey began when my mother (imagine a cross between June Cleaver and a hippie) started doing yoga in the 1970s. My sister and I would steal her yoga book and try to replicate the poses. Fast forward to 2014 when my BFF talked me into a yoga class at DFly. Shortly after, I became a member and have enjoyed my journey into yoga.
Favorite Pose
Vrksasana or Tree pose. It was one of the first poses my sister and did from our mom’s yoga book. You need to have strength and softness in the pose.
Favorite Quote
“When we are able to recognize our own light, we become empowered to use it.”
– Michelle Obama
Why I Love Dragonfly
“Every Shape. Every Size. Every Person.” It was true when I stepped into my first class in 2014 as it is today. The staff, the space and the community make it a magical place.
Little Known Fact About Me
Knitting is a second love to yoga.
7:00 AM CDT • (45 min)
12:00 PM GMT
Jake K.
Fitchburg • Fitchburg, WI
Power Up™ is a High Intensity Training class that welcomes all levels. Power Up™ is a complete body workout that alternates strength training exercises with aerobic activities to give you two workouts in one. Expect the unexpected along with variety and tons of fun. This class is a great compliment to any yoga practice! What to bring: Mat, towel, water (also available for rent/purchase) What we provide: Weights, blocks, and filtered water dispenser Room temp: 95°
Jake K.
Certifications
Yoga Up
My Teaching Style
I love teaching with high energy and loud music! My mission is to create an environment where clients can be both challenged and encouraged all while having a good laugh in between sets. I design my classes to make sure you experience a nice balance of cardio, strength, and stretching. I want clients to walk away feeling proud of the work they did for themselves!
Experience
I started my journey in 2018 when a friend invited me to a $5 flow class at Dragonfly. I had never taken a hot yoga class before and assumed it wouldn’t be that challenging. Well, I was wrong. I loved the heat and difficulty of holding poses! I came back every week. Things really changed for me when I took my first UP class. After I took Power Up and Yoga Up, I was beyond hooked and these types of classes became part of my regular fitness regimen. I really enjoyed the loud music and intensity of these classes. Most of all, I loved the instructors who created such a fun environment to challenge myself. The variety of classes at Dfly have made me become stronger in mind and body. I can’t wait to give that back!
Favorite Pose
Malasana Squat- I love this pose! There is so much in this pose that you can do for stretching while also adding different movements for strength. This is a regular pose to play with in my classes!
Favorite Quote
“Writing is like running. I may have a moment where I write absolute crap but at least it’s something. It’s better to run a shabby five miles than none at all.”
—David Essinger
Why I Love Dragonfly
I arrived at Dragonfly during a difficult time in my life and it had such a surprising impact on me. I couldn’t explain how the different classes were helping me both mentally and physically but they were. I kept coming back because I experienced their mission and values of creating a safe space for all. My love grew when I started taking the UP classes because Dfly made it so fun to be physically challenged. This is such a powerful place with so much to offer!
Little Known Fact About Me
I can eat an entire 4-pack box of Crumbl cookies in one sitting.
