How did you get started at Dfly?
I got started at Dfly a couple months after I moved to Madison after college. I was mostly running for exercise and kept getting hurt because I just straight up didn’t stretch or do any strength training. Since I can’t trust myself to stretch on my own, and weight training sounds like the most soul sucking activity in existence, Hot yoga seemed like the perfect way to force myself to actually work on my flexibility and strength. I never really intended to get into yoga heavily but after doing it for a while to supplement running I started to really enjoy yoga as I started getting better at it.
What was your yoga/barre experience before Dfly?
Prior to Dfly I’d never done hot yoga before. I think I did a class once in a high school gym, but I went in pretty unaware of what a yoga class would actually be like.
What do you enjoy most from attending Dfly classes?
I love how kind and encouraging everyone is. Dfly classes always focus on meeting your body where it’s at and using the time in the studio to focus on taking care of yourself. I always leave class feeling better than when I walked in, even when I’m absolutely drenched in sweat.
Have you experienced any changes in your total well-being since taking classes?
Physically, yoga classes have really helped me avoid injury as a runner. Mentally, I always feel grounded and calm after a class, which given my preference for working out in the morning, normally means I start the day in a good mood.
How often do you attend classes? Favorite class?
I normally attend a class 2-4 times a week. My favorite class is Vinyasa flow.
Instructor Gina K: “Hannah is sunshine! I feel so lucky that I get to see her practice grow each Friday morning. Her smile each week as she comes in the door is absolutely lovely.”
