Wednesday Jun 25th
8:30 PM CDT • (60 min)
1:30 AM GMT
Mary B.
Downtown • Madison, WI • Madison, 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°
Mary B.
Certifications
200 Hour YTT Certification
My Teaching Style
I strive to teach classes where students can tap into their body awareness and moving meditation. My teaching is marked by focused, alignment-based cues; given with the intention of helping people understand the mechanics of their body. I like to offer creative escalation sequences, challenging balances, moments for organic movement, and space for silence. My favorite movement feels expansive and dance-like. I hope students feel embodied and peaceful leaving class.
Experience
I began practicing yoga about 8 years ago, as a supplement to classical ballet training. Yoga was a freeing and non-judgmental environment, where I learned about my body mechanics for injury prevention. As I continued dancing through my undergraduate at UW-Madison, my yoga practice continued to grow into a more and more important part of my life. In the last 2 years, I have taken an interest in contemplative practices and the spiritual roots of yoga. I am grateful to be a member of the Dfly community. Thank you for sharing your practice with me!
Favorite Pose
Trikonasana/Triangle: I enjoy the process of getting my hips and shoulders in one flat plane in this pose. Triangle is great combination of stretch across the inner thigh, strength in the obliques, opening across the chest, and energy through the arms to the fingertips.
Favorite Quote
“It is possible to live twenty-four hours a day in a state of love. Every movement, every glance, every thought, and every word can be infused with love.”
—Thich Nhat Hanh
Why I Love Dragonfly
Dragonfly is a place where anyone and everyone can practice yoga! I appreciate that there is no one set method at Dragonfly—students and staff of all backgrounds can find a place here. I love the small, close community feel with all the benefits of a well-established, high-quality studio.
Little Known Fact About Me
I play the cello, and my interest in music always inspires me to move and create in new ways!
6:00 AM CDT • (45 min)
11:00 AM GMT
Kim Q.
Downtown • Madison, WI • Madison, 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°
Kim Q.
7:45 AM CDT • (45 min)
12:45 PM GMT
Tammy H.
Downtown • Madison, WI • Madison, WI
This flow class will help you find the support and strength of your deep core muscles in every movement. It will focus on strengthening not only the abdominal muscles, but also the muscles deep in the body that support the spine which allows for powerful alignment awareness. Each class will incorporate traditional abdominal work, asana (postures) and breath work – all with an emphasis on developing the power that lies at the core center of the body. What to bring: Mat, towel, water (also available for rent/purchase) What we provide: Blocks, straps, and filtered water dispenser
This class will be held outdoors on the 7th floor of the Ovation Building. Check in at the front desk first, then you will be escorted upstairs. If there is inclement weather, the class will be held indoors in the studio.
Tammy H.
Certifications
RYS 200 Hour
My Teaching Style
I love to create opportunities for us to challenge limiting beliefs. Whether it be through a playful headstand prep, a mantra or meditation, I like to create experiences that give us the opportunity to feel accepted for who we are as well as discover new versions of ourselves.
Experience
I dabbled with yoga for years before joining Dragonfly in 2015, and I have gotten my membership worth ever since! You’ll find me at Flow, Slow Flow, Fire Fusion, Yoga Up, Power Up, Circuit Up and more!
Favorite Pose
Wheel (Urdhva Dhanurasana) because it represents all of the poses that I couldn’t do before I joined Dragonfly.
Favorite Quote
“Let’s be yogis on the mat and yogis in the parking lot.” (Well…I said that..lol!)
Why I Love Dragonfly
I have met SO MANY wonderful people and I LOVE that I can get all of my cardio, strength, balance and mindfulness needs met between the Dragonfly locations.
Little Known Fact About Me
My favorite Dragonfly moment was when I was doing a yoga class in an orthopedic boot several months after breaking my ankle. At the end of class, the young yogi next to me said, “You are such a badass.” She scooted off before I got her name, but I hope she knows the impact she had on me. I walked out of the studio ten feet tall that day!
9:00 AM CDT • (60 min)
2:00 PM GMT
Tammy H.
Downtown • Madison, WI • Madison, 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°
Tammy H.
Certifications
RYS 200 Hour
My Teaching Style
I love to create opportunities for us to challenge limiting beliefs. Whether it be through a playful headstand prep, a mantra or meditation, I like to create experiences that give us the opportunity to feel accepted for who we are as well as discover new versions of ourselves.
Experience
I dabbled with yoga for years before joining Dragonfly in 2015, and I have gotten my membership worth ever since! You’ll find me at Flow, Slow Flow, Fire Fusion, Yoga Up, Power Up, Circuit Up and more!
Favorite Pose
Wheel (Urdhva Dhanurasana) because it represents all of the poses that I couldn’t do before I joined Dragonfly.
Favorite Quote
“Let’s be yogis on the mat and yogis in the parking lot.” (Well…I said that..lol!)
Why I Love Dragonfly
I have met SO MANY wonderful people and I LOVE that I can get all of my cardio, strength, balance and mindfulness needs met between the Dragonfly locations.
Little Known Fact About Me
My favorite Dragonfly moment was when I was doing a yoga class in an orthopedic boot several months after breaking my ankle. At the end of class, the young yogi next to me said, “You are such a badass.” She scooted off before I got her name, but I hope she knows the impact she had on me. I walked out of the studio ten feet tall that day!
4:00 PM CDT • (45 min)
9:00 PM GMT
Carly S.
Downtown • Madison, WI • Madison, 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°
Carly S.
Certifications
Yoga Up
Power Up
Circuit Up
BarreAmped (Boot Camp, Cardio, Fire, Power Stretch)
ACE Group Fitness
Dragonfly Flow & Lift
First Aid/CPR/AED
My Teaching Style
My style includes motivation, having fun and being challenged while focusing on breathing, form and technique. “Movement with intention.” Level-of-intensity is unique to you, so I offer options for poses and exercises to meet how you’re feeling today. I also love to turn the music up and include a variety of genres in my playlists. Let me know if you have any song requests!
Experience
I’ve been a practitioner at Dragonfly since 2014. I was drawn to the discipline and structure of the barre method that was offered, so I went through training in 2016 and began teaching in 2017. Soon after that, I fell in love with the energy of the HIIT classes and proceeded to take the “Up” trainings.
Outside of the studio, I have a passion for running and have completed 5K’s, half marathons and sprint triathlons.
Favorite Pose
Barre: Seated Chair
Fitness: any variation of lunge
Yoga: Ardha Kapotasana (Half Pigeon)
Favorite Quote
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”
– Mary Oliver
Why I Love Dragonfly
The staff, instructors and fellow yogis are welcoming and warm. Ever since taking my first class with Tiffany it has felt like another home.
Little Known Fact About Me
I grew up on a farm!
5:30 PM CDT • (60 min)
10:30 PM GMT
Marianna S.
Downtown • Madison, WI • Madison, WI
This flow class will help you find the support and strength of your deep core muscles in every movement. It will focus on strengthening not only the abdominal muscles, but also the muscles deep in the body that support the spine which allows for powerful alignment awareness. Each class will incorporate traditional abdominal work, asana (postures) and breath work – all with an emphasis on developing the power that lies at the core center of the body. What to bring: Mat, towel, water (also available for rent/purchase) What we provide: Blocks, straps, and filtered water dispenser Room temp: 95°
Marianna S.
Certifications
RYT-200
My Teaching Style
I lead with passion and purpose. I want yoga practitioners in a room to experience the mind-body connection, find themselves on the edge and extend their personal limits of possible, have peaceful and relaxing moments to re-charge, feel kindness and gratitude within themselves and others, and wish for coming to yoga classes again and again. My peer yoga teachers-in-training described my teaching as warm, purposeful, creative, well-organized, brave, unique, and educational.
Experience
I was exposed to occasional yoga classes but never engaged in a regular, intentional yoga practice until my daughter introduced me to the Dragonfly Hot Yoga in 2017. Since that time, I enjoy the Dragonfly community, the variety of classes, and learning from great instructors and inspiring peers. I completed my Yoga Teacher Training – 200 hours in February 2024. I appreciate an opportunity to grow as a practitioner and a yoga teacher with Dragonfly and am glad to apply my energy and skills to helping others benefit from the wonder of yoga practice.
Favorite Pose
A Deer Pose with a Twist is one of my favorite poses! This pose offers a balanced way to rotate hips and a twist of the upper body. It provides a deep sensation, relaxes, and gently helps to find inner peace.
Favorite Quote
“In every ordinary moment, a profound depth and beauty awaits your discovery."
— Eckhart Tolle
Why I Love Dragonfly
Dragonfly teachers are knowledgeable and dedicated. There are 4 trusted yoga studios and many classes to choose from. The atmosphere is welcoming, encouraging, and non-judgmental. It is a beautiful yoga community.
Little Known Fact About Me
I have a background in medicine and adult learning, work on developing continuing education programs for clinicians, and like reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Thursday Jun 26th
7:00 PM CDT • (60 min)
12:00 AM GMT
Jake K.
Downtown • Madison, WI • Madison, WI
Yoga Up 45 is an excellent opportunity to add something new to your daily yoga practice, and still stay with the wonderful community that you know. This all levels class will challenge, motivate and energize you. Yoga Up™ provides a full body workout that includes Sun Salutations, Cardio Training, Yoga Super Sets (yoga poses with and without weights, balances, core work, cardio blasts), Yin poses and Stretches. No two classes are alike, continuing to strengthen your mind and body. 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.
8:30 PM CDT • (60 min)
1:30 AM GMT
David O.
Downtown • Madison, WI • Madison, WI
This warm inviting class combines flowing movement and breath in a calm, sweet vinyasa practice. This class consists of Sun Salutations, standing postures, balancing poses, twists, basic inversions, and always ends with a deep, relaxing savasana. Slow Flow is perfect for students who want to learn more about the poses (asanas), explore breath work and meditation, or just slow down and deepen into their practice. Emphasis is given to aligning breath and movement, slowing down and paying attention, and relaxing into your own body. While this class is a slower pace than Dragonfly Flow, it will still challenge and inspire you to deepen your practice. In the Fall/Winter, this is a Candlelit class. What to bring: Mat, towel, water (also available for rent/purchase) What we provide: Blocks, straps, and filtered water dispenser Room temp: 95°
David O.
Certifications
CYT
T001 Lifetime Teacher (Wisconsin)
My Teaching Style
As a certified educator in Wisconsin schools since 2013, I bring an array of skills to deliver the scope of the classes I’m teaching. My students have described me as kind, thoughtful, and fun. I love the creativity, planning, and adaptivity in building a sequence that feels great in the body and challenges the mind and muscles to find their edge.
Experience
My Yoga practice began in 2009 when I read an online article about meditation. I remember going outside to sit, and found my mind racing and my body aching almost immediately! Over time, Yoga has grown into a pillar of my life, and while I have grown in my practice, I have never forgotten that feeling of starting anew. I am grateful to be able to give back to our community through teaching, with the guidance of my great teachers.
Favorite Pose
Do I have to choose one?? Then… Dancer. To me, asanas (poses) are all about building strength, balance, and flexibility. Dancer is at the center of all three of these. If I was allowed to choose three more they would be tree pose, pyramid, and śavāsana.
Favorite Quote
“What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose… a sunset, a mountain bathed in moonlight, the ocean in calm and in storm - we see these, love their beauty, hold the vision to our hearts. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.”
– Helen Keller
This quote inspires me because Helen never saw or heard any of these things, but wrote about them with poignant beauty. It reminds me of how much I have to simply be thankful for, even when life feels difficult.
Why I Love Dragonfly
Dragonfly is a place of refuge for me. The ability to connect with my inner self and this reality within the four corners of a mat, surrounded by those in our dear community, provides me with motivation and inspiration to continue to develop my practice.
Little Known Fact About Me
I have been to India! I travelled to India and Nepal with Scott Anderson of Blue Mounds Pilates in 2010. Seeing the Himalayas, meeting the people of India & Nepal, and following in the path of the Buddha were incredibly important to me and my faith.
6:00 AM CDT • (45 min)
11:00 AM GMT
Rhiannon W.
Downtown • Madison, WI • Madison, 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°
Rhiannon W.
Certifications
Barre Connect Specialty Certification, NETA
RYT 200
My Teaching Style
We all arrive on our mats with a different intention. My goal with each and every class is to have you leave feeling a little better than you did before you arrived. I teach playful fl ows with fun tunes. We’ll find opportunities to find your edge and create space for what you need in your practice. Think of it as a dance between control and surrender. Let's flow!
Experience
I’ve been a student of yoga for many years (let’s not get into specifics). I became certified in early 2016 through Core Essence Yoga in downtown Milwaukee with a focus on Vinyasa Flow. Since then, I’ve taught at multiple studios and fitness centers throughout the North Shore. I’m super excited to get back to teaching where it all began...
Favorite Pose
Hmm, if I had to choose one it’d have to be Half Moon. There’s so much happening in this pose. Not only does it leave me feeling grounded, simultaneously I feel lifted and balanced. It is just one of those poses that never gets old. There’s always something new to discover and work on in this pose.
Favorite Quote
"It only takes a reminder to breathe, a moment to be still, and just like that, something in me settles, softens, makes space for imperfection. The harsh voice of judgment drops to a whisper and I remember again that life isn’t a relay race; that we will all cross the fi nish line; that waking up to life is what we were born for. As many times as I forget, catch myself charging forward without even knowing where I’m going, that many times I can make the choice to stop, to breathe, and be, and walk slowly into the mystery."
– Danna Faulds
Why I Love Dragonfly
Back when I was still dabbling in yoga I would practice at Dragonfly. When life got really challenging it was here that gave me the opportunity to be present in my body. I didn’t know how much I needed that at the time. It has been a place to explore, reset and leave to take on the outside world with a better outlook.
Little Known Fact About Me
I have four amazing children, one well behaved dog and another that is a work in progress. I also have a pretty cool husband and together we own and operate a restaurant. Oh, and I love yoga.
7:15 AM CDT • (45 min)
12:15 PM GMT
Zoe N.
Downtown • Madison, WI • Madison, 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°
Zoe N.
Certifications
Dragonfly Hot Yoga Power Up
My Teaching Style
I aim to make my classes challenging and have people push their limits while also having fun! I want class to be a space where people can focus on themselves and what they want to get out of their workout. I incorporate a variety of muscle groups in my classes to create a full body workout, and will always offer variations and encourage people to do what is going to make them feel like the best version of themselves!
Experience
I started coming to Dragonfly in 2023, which is when I fell in love with their Power Up classes. I did not really incorporate weight training into my workouts before then, so these classes were a great and fun way to do so. Since then, I have taken classes regularly, and when I saw they were doing a teacher training, I knew I wanted to sign up. The class offers such a unique and fun way to incorporate cardio and strength training into a workout, especially in the heat!
Favorite Pose
Any RDL variation! I love RDL’s because they are a great compound movement that can easily be modified to work your muscles in different ways.
Favorite Quote
“The best part of life is not just surviving, but thriving with passion and compassion and humor and style and generosity and kindness.”
– Maya Angelou
Why I Love Dragonfly
The Community! Everyone at Dragonfly is so welcoming, and there is such a large variety of classes, so there is something that is right for everyone!
Little Known Fact About Me
I love to cook! When I have time I love trying out new recipes and making a variety of meals at home.
