Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Dragonfly Hot Yoga Madison WI Yoga, Fitness, Pilates & Barre Studio ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Yogis of the Month](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/about/community/yogi-of-the-month/) - [Tutu T.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2026/09/east-yogi-of-the-month-tutu-t/) - How did you get started at Dfly? A couple of friends dragged me along last winter, and I just never stopped going after that. What was your yoga/barre experience before Dfly? Pretty spotty. I had tried yoga before, but never found something I connected with enough to stay consistent. I think I saw it more - [Annie R.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2026/09/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-annie-r/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I started going to Dragonfly after I got vaccinated for COVID. I longed to be in a hot room and practicing yoga with others. My first class was a Yoga Up class with Laura, and I remember I was not expecting yoga with weights. Through the years, I - [Christina P.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2026/09/verona-yogi-of-the-month-christina-p/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I started at Dragonfly about 11 years ago. I was looking for a more consistent pilates or yoga practice and a friend posted on Facebook that she was teaching her final FREE yoga class of 200-hour teacher training at Dragonfly, so I signed up to try it out - [Dave and Robin J.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2026/09/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-dave-and-robin-j/) - We recently moved to the area and searched online for hot yoga. We were very happy when we came the first time and knew our search was over. It became evident that DragonFly Hot Yoga was meant to be. We lived in different states and attended different classes in each town. Usually the heat was - [Beatrice K.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2026/09/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-beatrice-k/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I moved to a rural area southwest of Madison just over a year ago and was looking for a new yoga studio. One of my coworkers recommended Dragonfly, and I haven't looked back! What was your yoga/barre experience before Dfly? I first dabbled in yoga while studying theater - [Steph S.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2026/08/verona-yogi-of-the-month-steph-s/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I first started taking hot yoga classes at Dragonfly in the fall of 2012, when my children were still very young (they're now 15 and 18!). At that stage of life, I was a busy working mom with very little time for myself. Hot yoga became my sanctuary—it - [Angele W.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2026/08/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-angele-w/) - It has been so long that I don’t remember if I started at Middleton in 2012 or 13. I was an MMSD school teacher, who had a part time job teaching Group Fitness at Princeton Club West. Several members of my PC classes told me about Dfly and I tried it. The Hot Yoga format - [Matthew K.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2026/08/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-matthew-k/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I was referred by Brendan Baxter to try an early morning class. I was introduced at the time while a teacher transition was taking place, and Kyle was the next instructor from there. What was your yoga/barre experience before Dfly? No yoga experience, I was a ballroom dance - [Kailey D.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2026/08/east-yogi-of-the-month-kailey-d/) - How did you get started at Dfly? My cousins have been members at Dragonfly for years and have always talked about how amazing it is. When I moved to Madison, I knew I wanted to join! They went with me to my first class, Flow 60 with Colleen! What was your yoga/barre experience before Dfly? - [Sophia C.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2026/08/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-sophia-c/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I graduated college in May 2020 and struggled in the following years with the chaos of the pandemic and transition into adulthood. I thought a new hobby might help, so I did one month of unlimited classes and immediately got hooked. What was your yoga/barre experience before Dfly? - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Angela Tolsma](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2018/06/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-angela-tolsma/) - How did you get started at Dfly? You offer yoga classes on Christmas Eve and so I came and haven't left! What is/was your Yoga/Barreamped experience before Dfly? I used to go to a yoga studio weekly for about two years and then I moved to Madison. I wanted to find a similar experience here. - [Maria Kaufmann: Yogi of the Month!](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2012/04/maria-kaufmann-yogi-of-the-month/) - You’ll often find Marita (as she’s known to her friends) in the hottest corner of the studio, right in a ray of sun wearing long sleeves and long pants. “I love the heat. (The studio) is my own tropical paradise.” Born and raised in Panama, Marita moved to Madison when she was 15 to flee - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Roxane Dachman](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2013/07/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-roxane-dachman/) - I truly appreciate how the Dragonfly instructors remind us that yoga is in the experience of the pose, not the image of the pose. Yoga exists inside us and it's not about outwardly perfecting the poses. The instructors support the idea that yoga is a generated experience produced by the co- existence between the body - [Hey Dfly: Your Questions Answered](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2013/06/hey-dfly-your-questions-answered/) - Q: Hey Dfly, How did you make that 30/60 day yoga challenge board that you have at the Middleton Studio? Also, where did you get that awesome huge metal Dragonfly behind the desk? A. Glad you asked! Our one-of-a kind Challenge Board at our Middleton location was created with a joint effort by Dragonfly graphic - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Jill McNaughton](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2012/07/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-jill-mcnaughton/) - You’ll often see Jill McNaughton in our Fitchburg studio as early as she can get there. “I love all the early morning classes. Which one I go to depends on my schedule and how fierce I’m feeling. I’m so thankful that Dragonfly has classes at dawn!” Jill is currently training for her third marathon and - [Jessica H.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2026/07/verona-yogi-of-the-month-jessica-h/) - How did you get started at Dragonfly? I originally came to Dragonfly looking for a way to strengthen and condition my body to help prevent dance-related injuries. What I found was so much more than that. I quickly fell in love with the practice, the challenge, and the community. What was your yoga or barre - [Jim M.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2026/07/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-jim-m/) - How did you get started at Dfly? The story is a little complicated. Back in the early 2010s I was already taking yoga classes at Harbor health club when Dragonfly Middleton opened across Junction Road from my office. I took some Dragonfly classes then but I continued with my health club classes because it was - [Jennifer S.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2026/07/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-jennifer-s/) - I started practicing yoga about 25 years ago after accidentally misreading the time for a class I planned to take at a gym. I thought I was attending a cardio kick-boxing class and instead walked into a calm, quiet room with soft music playing. I stayed for the class and really enjoyed the difference compared - [Izzy G.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2026/07/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-izzy-g/) - How did you get started at Dragonfly? I started going to Dragonfly in January 2024 because I had gotten tired of traditional weight training at the gym and wanted to try a different type of workout that would challenge me in new ways. What was your yoga or barre experience before joining us? Before joining - [Elizabeth C.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2026/06/verona-yogi-of-the-month-elizabeth-c/) - How did you get started at Dragonfly? A couple of friends that attend Dragonfly encouraged me to give it a try. I had done a lot of running and walking over the years, but as I have gotten older, I was experiencing a lot of back pain. I was skeptical because I was unsure of - [Erin V.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2026/06/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-erin-v/) - I found Dragonfly Hot Yoga a couple of years ago after trying several other studios in the area and never quite feeling like I had found the right fit. I’ve practiced yoga on and off for nearly 20 years, but it wasn’t until 2023 that I discovered hot yoga. That completely changed things for me. - [Vreni E.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2026/06/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-vreni-e/) - How did you get started at Dfly? When a studio opened near me, I was curious to see if we would be a good fit. Nearly two years later, I can confidently say we’re a match made in heaven! What was your yoga/barre experience before Dfly? While I had tried yoga and barre before, I - [Matt D.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2026/06/east-yogi-of-the-month-matt-d/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I got started at Dragonfly in 2017. I did most of my classes at the no longer existent Sun Prairie location. Now I get most of my mat time at the East location. What was your yoga/barre experience before Dfly? Before Dragonfly, I had maybe done 1-2 classes - [Elise S.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2026/06/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-elise-s/) - How did you get started at Dragonfly? I started at Dragonfly during my junior year at UW. I lived right around the corner from the downtown location and had done hot yoga before and enjoyed it, so I decided to sign up for Dragonfly! I was hooked from the first class. What was your yoga - [Lindsey D.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2026/05/verona-yogi-of-the-month-lindsey-d/) - How did you get started at Dragonfly? I’ve been coming to Dragonfly on and off since 2012. I was introduced to Dragonfly through student orgs in college. I had a membership for a while in 2016/2017, and then ran into some injuries. I just started coming again last November, and have loved returning to yoga - [Amelia M.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2026/05/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-amelia-m/) - How did you get started at Dfly? It was recommended by a friend a couple years ago and after my first class, I was obsessed! What was your yoga/barre experience before Dfly? Before Dfly I didn’t do very much yoga or barre, so this is a great change up for me. What do you enjoy - [Lisa H.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2026/05/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-lisa-h/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I have always enjoyed group fitness classes and find I am most motivated to exercise in a structured setting. When the Fitchburg studio first opened I was curious about how the heat would feel, but was hesitant to try it since I had little yoga experience. I finally - [Kaitlyn I.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2026/05/east-yogi-of-the-month-kaitlyn-i/) - How did you get started at Dfly? Around 12 years ago I was interested in trying yoga to add a new addition to my workout routine. I had been researching the benefits of yoga and heated workouts, and my fiancé (now husband) surprised me with a month's membership to try. After just a few classes - [Max W.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2026/05/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-max-w/) - How did you get started at Dragonfly? Like many, I was first a snowbird, looking for hot yoga during the restorative, cold, winter months, before establishing a more regular commitment. What was your yoga/barre experience before Dfly? I had attended some classes at D-Fly, IFY, and some stuff at home, mostly to try to accelerate - [Lauren S.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2026/04/verona-yogi-of-the-month-luren-s/) - How did you get started at Dragonfly? I moved to the Madison area in the later part of 2024. I had always seen Dragonfly around and wanted to try it. Once I got to January 2025, I was freezing cold in my first Madison winter and thought that there was no better time to take - [Grant M.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2026/04/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-grant-m/) - My experience at Dragonfly has been really awesome. I’ve never had any experience with Barre classes before. My favorite class has been Barre class. I love the structure and how difficult everything is. It has helped a lot through the winter when I’m normally pretty seasonally depressed. This is a real honor that you’ve chosen - [Alyssa S.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2026/04/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-alyssa-s/) - How did you get started at Dfly? When I was in high school my father came to Dfly and would bring me with for some classes! What was your yoga/barre experience before Dfly? Besides gym class yoga I didn't have much of any experience with yoga before DFly. What do you enjoy most from attending - [Kira H.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2026/04/east-yogi-of-the-month-kira-h/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I was first introduced to Dragonfly through my mom, who really encouraged me to step outside of my comfort zone and give it a try. At the time, I was a little unsure, but I’m so glad I listened to her because it ended up becoming such a - [Roma B.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2026/04/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-roma-b/) - How did you get started at Dragonfly? Around December 2021 I had just finished my first semester of grad school and was dealing with my first Wisconsin winter. A classmate recommended Dragonfly, so I signed up for a session. I remember the warmth hitting my face when I walked in, which was a nice contrast - [Aishwarya K.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2026/03/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-aishwarya-k/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I was trying to get into a fitness routine and went gymming for a few weeks. But somehow I did not find pleasure in doing it. I came across this studio when I was driving past Junction Road. One day I decided to give myself an honest try - [Heather and Graham P.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2026/03/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-heather-and-graham-p/) - How did you get started at Dfly? Heather: I first joined Dragonfly in 2011. At that time, I was a new mom to a busy 1 year old (Graham!) and was in need of time to myself. My husband told me about a new yoga place nearby and so I decided to check it out. - [Kristen F.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2026/03/east-yogi-of-the-month-kristen-f/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I first heard about Dragonfly on Thanksgiving Day back in 2023! My sister-in-law and nieces had done a workout that morning and told me about it. I signed up for a one-week pass that night and have been hooked ever since! We make it a family tradition now - [Jessica O.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2026/02/verona-yogi-of-the-month-jessica-o/) - How did you get started at Dfly? 12 years ago I must have tried it free for a week and got hooked! I had taken a break when my kids were young and since Verona opened their location I love that I can make it 5 days a week now that my kids are a - [Makayla F.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2026/02/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-makayla-f/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I started going to Dfly when I was 16 with my mom. At first, I took the Hot 60/75/90 classes, but over time my practice evolved into more strength- and cardio-based classes, especially Power Up. What was your yoga/barre experience before Dfly? Dfly was actually my very first - [Faith & Adam F.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2026/02/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-faith-adam-f/) - [Lisa C.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2026/02/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-lisa-c/) - I got started at Dragonfly downtown after covid… I wanted to find a new yoga home that offered many classes throughout the week with knowledgable and interesting teachers and staff. Before Dragonfly— many years of yoga and pilates— in Madison- Iyengar yoga at Mound Street yoga with the late Roger Eischens, Flow, Astanga, Avenger based, - [Cory W.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2026/01/verona-yogi-of-the-month-cory-w/) - How did you get started at Dfly? Many years ago, my friends, Denise and Tammy, encouraged me to come to a class with them. I loved the challenge and it didn’t take long to get hooked! I used to attend with class passes, but really had a chance to explore the variety of class offerings - [Kaitlyn R.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2026/01/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-kaitlyn-r/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I started with a weeklong trial and never left - I live nearby the Fitchburg studio so I pass it often and was interested in trying it out. What was your yoga/barre experience before Dfly? I had taken a lot of yoga and some Barre at my gym - [Hunter M.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2026/01/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-hunter-m/) - How did you get started at Dfly? Two of my friends, Jenna and Hallie, have memberships at Dragonfly and both insisted I try it out. They were right! What was your yoga/barre experience before Dfly? I fell in love with yoga in college. I used to regularly attend classes on campus and free, outdoor community - [Mimi T.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2025/12/verona-yogi-of-the-month-mimi-t/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I started practicing yoga at the beginning of 2023 at a different studio because I was living up north of Madison and Dragonfly didn’t have a location near me. In early 2024, I moved to Verona and decided to join Dragonfly because the brand was so visually appealing, - [Autumn W.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2025/12/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-autumn-w/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I had been interested in getting back into my yoga practice and finally decided to take the leap in February of 2024. I tried a bunch of classes with my week pass to try to pick a single class to attend. After that week I decided to sign - [Deb R.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2025/12/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-deb-r/) - My daughter and I started at Dragonfly Hot Yoga more than 10 years ago. She and I were accountability buddies, and we both loved hot yoga because it was a “perfect compliment” to our fitness lifestyle. I had tried traditional yoga classes before Dragonfly but fell in love with the hot yoga. I absolutely love - [Elke M.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2025/12/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-elke-m/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I took my first class at Dfly last Valentines Day. My freshman year roommate and I were sick of going to the busy school gym and wanted to try something new. What was your yoga/barre experience before Dfly? I had zero yoga experience before I started at Dfly! - [Roberto R.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2025/11/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-roberto-r/) - How did you get started at Dfly? Prior to the pandemic I had a very unbalanced understanding of what it meant to be fit. My father was a body builder and so I thought being fit was being able to lift really heavy weights and build muscle. Just prior to the pandemic I injured my - [Lindsay W.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2025/11/verona-yogi-of-the-month-lindsay-w/) - How did you get started at Dfly? Dfly came highly recommended when I moved to Verona about eight years ago. I’d always been a bit of a dabbler when it came to workouts and yoga—never super consistent. But about a year ago, something just clicked, and now it’s wild to think how much the classes - [Stephanie A.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2025/11/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-stephanie-a/) - I started at Dragonfly approximately six or seven years ago as an occasional winter oasis to help me get through the never-ending Wisconsin winters. I had very minimal yoga experience beforehand (aside from the occasional YMCA class or YouTube video). When the Verona studio opened, I took advantage of a regular monthly pass sale, and - [Brigette B.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2025/11/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-brigette-b/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I tried a FIRE class over years ago, I believe I had a group-on for some classes, back when those were popular. Roughly three years ago I started getting back into fitness classes and I was looking for something new. I started with 10-pack passes and I tried - [Megan D.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2025/10/verona-yogi-of-the-month-megan-d/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I started with Dragonfly during a cold Wisconsin month, when the idea of a hot yoga class sounded amazing! What was your yoga/barre experience before Dfly? I had tried a yoga class with a friend many years ago when my husband and I were living in Florida, but - [Fred H.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2025/10/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-fred-h/) - How did you get started at DFly? My daughter Erin is an avid yogi in Milwaukee and was home for Thanksgiving. She convinced me to attend a class on Thanksgiving Day, so my four daughters (Katelyn, Erin, Lauren, and Morgan), my wife (Nicki), and I all attended together. I’ll admit I was reluctant at first, - [Elizabeth W.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2025/10/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-elizabeth-w/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I got started on Dragonfly when I moved back home December 2022 and wanted to find a way to move my body. I had done some workout classes in Indianapolis but never went in any consistent or meaningful manner. I had heard some good things from my sister - [Tom & Karen H.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2025/09/verona-yogi-of-the-month-tom-karen-h/) - How did you get started at Dfly and what was your yoga/barre experience before Dfly? We had dabbled in Pilates (Tom) and yoga (Karen) and wanted to try hot yoga. We went to one studio but found it to be quite intense and not welcoming for newcomers. We started hearing good things about a new - [Riley B.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2025/09/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-riley-b/) - I’ve been a weight lifter and personal trainer for about 9 years, moving my body and living an active lifestyle is really important to me. Last year I was craving supplemental movement outside of the weight room that enhanced recovery, prioritized stress management, and was something that truly felt like a hobby and less of - [Lindsey K.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2025/09/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-lindsey-k/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I first discovered Dragonfly shortly after it opened back in 2011. At the time, I was working as a personal trainer, and one of my clients—who was involved in designing the studio—kept talking about how beautiful the space was going to be and how incredible the owners were. - [Joe N.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2025/08/verona-yogi-of-the-month-joe-n/) - How did you get started at Dfly? Back during the pandemic, I developed some really bad back/hip/SI joint pain. After a couple years of chiro, PT, stretching, etc., it had improved, but I just couldn't fully get over it. Finally, in December of 2024, I decided that I was going to make it my top - [Rachel K.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2025/08/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-rachel-k/) - How did you get started at Dfly? When I moved to Madison back in 2012 I was looking for a barre or yoga studio to continue my practice and I found Dragonfly which has both! What was your yoga/barre experience before Dfly? Before Dragonfly I had been doing yoga for a few years and barre - [Sarah L.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2025/08/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-sarah-l/) - How did you get started at Dfly? In late 2023, I was searching for a studio that felt like the right fit. I think I tried nearly every one in Madison through ClassPass, but kept feeling boxed into specific formats—cycling, yoga, Pilates, or HIIT. Then I signed up for the one-week trial at Dragonfly, and - [Migena V.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2025/07/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-migena-v/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I discovered Dragonfly during my second year of law school when I was looking for a way to manage stress and stay active. What was your yoga/barre experience before Dfly? While I had done some yoga at home during Covid with Yoga with Adrianne's YouTube videos, I had - [Valerie B.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2025/07/verona-yogi-of-the-month-valerie-b/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I was looking for a way to improve my health after I graduated. I had a friend speak really highly of Dfly, so I decided to try it out because I was always interested in getting into yoga. I made the classic mistake of going to a Yoga - [Samantha W.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2025/07/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-samantha-w/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I joined Dragonfly when I was in graduate school in 2017-ish. Dfly carried me through until I graduated in 2018 and moved away for post-graduate training. When I moved back to Madison in 2024, I was back in Dragonfly as soon as I could. It was like I - [Linda Z.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2025/07/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-linda-z/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I’d been to other studios over time, not all the experiences felt ‘like me’, not anything I could put my finger on, just more a sense that it wasn’t my home. When Dragonfly opened around 2015 I gave it a try and never looked back. What was your - [Dawn W.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2025/06/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-dawn-w/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I signed up for a midnight NYE class back in 2022, somewhat on a whim, and was instantly hooked! What was your yoga/barreamped experience before Dfly? I would attend an occasional yoga class here and there, usually when a friend invited me -- but had never incorporated yoga - [Becky G.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2025/06/verona-yogi-of-the-month-becky-g/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I got started at Dragonfly shortly after the Verona location opened. I had always wanted to try hot yoga, so when the Verona location opened only a few minutes away from my home, the convenience factor won me over and I had to go for it. I've been - [Jessi M.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2025/06/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-jessi-m/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I'd always enjoyed the occasional yoga class, but I wanted to see how a regular practice would benefit my physical and mental health. Signing up at Dragonfly was an easy choice after I tried out a few classes and instructors! What was your yoga/barre experience before Dfly? Before - [Saige K.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2025/06/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-saige-k/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I started at Dragonfly in September 2024, shortly after transferring to UW–Madison. I had taken a few yoga flow and Pilates classes in the past, and I knew I wanted to continue practicing because of the mental clarity and physical benefits it brought me. From my very first - [Angie B.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2025/05/verona-yogi-of-the-month-angie-b/) - I've been coming to Dragonfly for about 10 years, but I have definitely been coming more consistently over the last 2 when I became a member. I had limited experience with yoga before coming to Dragonfly. I had done a few hot yoga classes at another studio in Madison. I love the heat and how - [Haley W.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2025/05/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-haley-w/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I first started going to Dragonfly when I was in high school in 2012 to keep active during off-season for soccer and gain more flexibility. From the first class, I was hooked! The energy in the studio, the variety of classes, and the warmth of the instructors made - [Erin R.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2025/05/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-erin-r/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I had a friend first introduce me to Dfly over 10 years ago, but more recently I joined after returning to my mat after a long break due to COVID. What was your yoga/barre experience before Dfly? I started my practice doing prenatal yoga with my first son - [Jessica K.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2025/05/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-jessica-k/) - I actually started going to Dragonfly probably about 8 years ago after a really bad break up. I remember going to a flow just to try something new and it felt so good. I also may have cried my way through class, but with all the sweat it was barely noticeable. I took a few - [Megan B.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2025/04/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-megan-b/) - How did you get started at Dfly? A few people had recommended Dragonfly and I thought I'd give it a try. Over a year later it has become a part of my weekly routine. What was your yoga/barre experience before Dfly? I've been practicing yoga since my early 20's and I started my barre journey - [Shannon F.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2025/04/verona-yogi-of-the-month-shannon-f/) - I started going to yoga after my friend bought passes for me because she knew had no plans to do yoga ever in my life! I was wrong. My experience before Dragonfly was unintentionally lying in savasana. I enjoy seeing the same faces at classes even if I don’t talk to a lot of people - [Robert S.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2025/04/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-robert-s/) - I got started at Dfly because I love the heat and was looking for something challenging than what I was receiving. I had been practicing at other places for at least five years. What I enjoy most about Dfly is that I get my mind and body to their optimal levels. Dfly provided me with - [Meranda D.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2025/04/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-meranda-d/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I started attending classes at Dfly in 2020, during the pandemic. I was studying at UW and working remotely, and needed something to get out of my apartment and relieve stress. I attended sporadically, until masking ended and the heat turned up. I wasn't quite prepared for 95 - [Erin V.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2025/03/verona-yogi-of-the-month-erin-v/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I started at Dragonfly Fitchburg when it first opened. I had taken a year leave from teaching after I had my first child. She is now almost 15, but she used to come with me to class most weekday mornings and utilize the childcare while I took care - [Matthew B.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2025/03/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-matthew-b/) - It’s hard to put into words what an honor it is to have my attendance recognized. Classes at DFly have become an integral part of my routine; and, at the root of that integration is the energy and creativity that my instructors bring to every session. I got started at DFly when I accepted an - [Nathan F.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2025/03/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-nathan-f/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I first got introduced to Dfly when my wife and I moved to Verona, WI. I had previously been doing yoga elsewhere but when we relocated we were looking for a place to continue our yoga practice that was closer to our new home. What was your yoga - [Sam W.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2025/03/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-sam-w/) - How did you get started at Dfly? Honestly, I bought a Groupon in 2011 or something. But then didn’t come back until I started working downtown around 2017. It was obviously the best place for me and I started regular classes. I took a Power Up class by accident, expecting a yoga class. I swore - [Chloe J.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2025/02/verona-yogi-of-the-month-chloe-j/) - I moved to Madison at the end of 2022 and was on the hunt for a new gym. However, I was getting a bit burnt out with strictly lifting. A few of my friends recommended Dragonfly, and I conveniently lived down the road from the studio. I had never done group fitness OR yoga, so - [Lori H.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2025/02/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-lori-h/) - How did I get started at Dfly? A friend of mine asked me to attend a yoga class with her at the Fitchburg location so I did. I remembered how much I enjoyed yoga from earlier experiences and I signed up with Dfly and haven’t looked back. What was your yoga/barre experience before Dfly? Yoga - [Olga C](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2025/02/downtown-yogis-of-the-month-olga-c/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I took my first Dragonfly class in college sometime between 2011-2014. I became more involved with Dragonfly’s downtown studio when we moved back to Madison from Houston, TX in the summer of 2021. I am lucky I live close and am able to walk to class. The 40 - [Deb K.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2025/02/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-deb-k/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I started at the Junction Rd studio because it was convenient for me to go to a class after work (TDS). What was your yoga/barre experience before Dfly? Mostly through rec programs before I joined a gym, then took classes there. What do you enjoy most from attending - [Grant W.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2025/01/verona-yogi-of-the-month-grant-w/) - I started going to Dragonfly earlier this year right after I moved to Wisconsin. I've been doing yoga with my family on and off since I was a kid but I started practicing regularly when I took an interest in college. I love how challenging the classes at Dragonfly can get and how no two - [Christine W.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2025/01/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-christine-w/) - How did you get started at Dfly? When I was in college circa 2015, my random roommate-turned-best friend (still is!) introduced me to yoga at the downtown Dragonfly Studio. We would attend class as often as possible – shout out to Monday night slow flows with Katie Monk! After college, once I started my career, - [Michael R.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2025/01/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-michael-r/) - I got started with Dfly when I moved here from the Milwaukee area after I retired. When I found that there were multiple locations that offered the classes I like, I tried a couple and then joined up. I have been practicing yoga for 4 years, at first at home during the pandemic. Once we - [Darryl F.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2024/12/verona-yogi-of-the-month-darryl-f/) - How did you get started at Dfly? Once upon a time, before the pandemic, I was a daily rider at Dragonfly’s sister fitness studio, Flyght Cycle. Several of Flyght’s pilots were also yoga instructors and they encouraged me to try a Dragonfly class back in August of 2018. What was your yoga/barre experience before Dfly? - [Katie L.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2024/12/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-katie-l/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I've been coming to Dragonfly for probably 10 years now, but I was always on and off. Then about 2 years ago I became a full-fledged member and got consistent. After having kids, hot yoga felt especially peaceful. Dragonfly has always been the first place I go to - [Carrie B.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2024/12/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-carrie-b/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I don't remember but once I started I haven't stopped! What was your yoga/barre experience before Dfly? I have always loved yoga but once I started at Dfly I fell in love with hot yoga! What do you enjoy most from attending Dfly classes? I love the teachers, - [Danielle L.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2024/12/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-danielle-l/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I was living in Ovation almost 2.5 years ago, and a friend told me about a $20 first month promo at Dragonfly, so it was a no-brainer. What was your yoga/barre experience before Dfly? I've been practicing yoga sporadically since I was a kid at summer camp, but - [Kaitlin S.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2024/11/verona-yogi-of-the-month-kaitlin-k/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I started by trying out a few classes a week during the winter and like most people, I was hooked! I have a physically demanding job (I own my own dog training business (KANE9 Dog Training & Advocacy)!) and also strength training, so adding in Dragonfly has been - [Susan M.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2024/11/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-susan-m/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I started DFLY about 10 years ago when I moved back to Madison/ Middleton. I dragged my sisters into trying and both now love yoga practice. What was your yoga/barre experience before Dfly? I had done yoga at Lifetime Fitness in MN but not as regularly. What do - [Lindsey M.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2024/11/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-lindsey-m/) - How did you get started at Dfly? Just over two years ago, I accepted a job offer and relocated back to the Madison area from out of state. Yoga has played a big part of my life, especially for the past five years, so finding a studio to join was only second to finding a - [Chyann W.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2024/10/verona-yogi-of-the-month-chyann-w/) - How did you get started at Dfly? My lovely friend, Marc Milone who until recently taught here, invited me to their classes, and I signed up for a membership when the new Verona location opened. What was your yoga/barre experience before Dfly? It was pretty limited; I did some classes offered by gyms over the - [Lola A.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2024/10/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-lola-a/) - How did you get started at Dfly? A friend (shoutout to Heather O!) has been going to Dragonfly for years and finally convinced me to give it a try. I purchased a month-pass and was hooked at my first class. (Props to Tuesday Power up with Pam for a great first ever class!) What was - [Julio V.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2024/10/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-julio-v/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I began practicing yoga at DFly around five years ago, and since 2024, I've been doing yoga at least five times a week. What was your yoga/barre experience before Dfly? My experience with yoga before was sparked during a Molecular Anthropology class where we discussed the potential health - [Denise H.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2024/10/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-denise-h/) - How did you get started at Dfly? Dragonfly came to me post pandemic as a handy dandy studio with lots of class options and three locations equidistant from home. What was your yoga/barre experience before Dfly? I’ve been practicing yoga since I had my first daughter 30 years ago. I’ve taken classes all over town - [Rebecca S.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2024/09/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-rebecca-s/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I believe I started at Dfly in 2016, feeling stressed and needing an outlet. Dfly quickly became my therapy session, where I came to relieve stress. What was your yoga/barre experience before Dfly? Before Dfly? Non-existent. I can't motivate myself to work out alone, so the class workouts - [Lori H.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2024/09/verona-yogi-of-the-month-lori-h/) - I took single or “drop-in” classes at Dragonfly Hot Yoga in Fitchburg when I flew back to visit family during holidays. Dragonfly’s welcoming space; class format & tempo; and instructors’ styles were a good fit. As such, I signed up for classes any time that I was in town and became a consistent student and - [Angela W.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2024/09/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-angela-w/) - How did you get started at Dfly? It's my neighborhood yoga studio! I couldn't miss the bright Dragonfly logo and large windows of the studio visible off of Junction Rd. Being within walking/biking distance definitely makes it easy to come to class, so it was a no-brainer to start coming to Dragonfly. What was your - [Kimila D.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2024/09/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-kimila-d/) - I started at DragonFly in November 2022 and I didn’t have any Yoga experience when I started. I enjoy the thoughtful/helpfulness of the instructors and the nonjudgemental space. I also really enjoy the hot yoga classes. I have experienced several improvements to my wellbeing. 1). Increase flexibility 2). Reduced back and hip pain 3). Increase - [Tony S.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2024/08/verona-yogi-of-the-month-tony-s/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I came to Dfly looking for something. In late 2014 I was in a bad place with my mind and spirit and I had seen the sign in Fitchburg a million times and thought some instructed breathing/exercise could be what I needed to help heal myself and boy - [Dana C.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2024/08/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-dana-c/) - I started yoga about 7 years ago to supplement running. My practice began with Brenda’s 75 flow class on Sundays (which I so miss). I quickly realized how complementary the practice of yoga is to running - mind and body. As the years have passed, I enjoy yoga now as my primary workout. I never - [Monica M.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2024/08/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-monica-m/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I started with Dragonfly almost three years ago after moving to Madison. This was in 2021 during the pandemic, but I still needed Yoga in my life! What was your yoga/barre experience before Dfly? I used to practice Yoga at CorePower in Austin, Texas bi-weekly a couple years - [Jennifer D.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2024/08/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-jennifer-d/) - My very first class at Dfly was on December 31, 2017. I signed up for a free "Ring in the New Year" class. Having never been a big fan of New Year's celebrations, I decided to try hot yoga instead of the typical New Year's Eve activities. I absolutely loved it! The very next morning, - [Amber M.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2024/07/verona-yogi-of-the-month-amber-m/) - I got started at Dfly because I took a yoga class for a credit in college and fell in love. When Dfly opened I’d never done hot yoga before but quickly realized I preferred hot over the normal temperature. I love the variety of classes that Dfly offers. I’ve had some pregnancies and surgeries throughout - [Keith R.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2024/07/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-keith-r/) - How did you get started at Dfly? What was your yoga/Barreexperience before Dfly? I had been enjoying yoga at home for several years, using YouTube videos as my guide. Looking to expand my practice, I was intrigued by the heat component offered at Dfly's studios. I signed up for the trial and have been a - [Jessica S.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2024/07/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-jessica-s/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I had a friend who wanted to check out the studio! We went to a class together and it was different from any normal yoga class I had taken with the sequencing and heat. It was really challenging at first but got me hooked! What was your yoga - [Shannon S.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2024/06/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-shannon-s/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I probably took my first Dragonfly class in 2012 in Middleton. The fire classes and the yin classes appealed to me at the time, but I have tried each class offered at least once. What is/was your yoga/barreamped experience before Dfly? Before Dragonfly I practiced Iyenger style yoga, - [Adam G.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2024/06/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-adam-g/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I started at Dfly after really wanting a yoga studio experience post COVID. I love doing yoga at home, but the Dfly community is something special. The amazing instructors and my fellow yogis have really helped me elevate my practice to the next level! What was your yoga - [Molly L.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2024/06/verona-yogi-of-the-month-molly-l/) - I actually started at Dragonfly Fitchburg back in the early 2010’s buying the 10 class pass and using it throughout. My kids were young and it was a way for me to have a break that calmed me and put me in a good place to start or end a day. Once my kids got - [Serena R.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2024/06/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-serena-r/) - My journey as a yogi commenced when a family friend recommended Dfly following a torn ACL at the age of 15. The studio's diverse class options, coupled with the therapeutic heat, significantly aided my post-physical therapy recovery, facilitating the restoration of full strength and flexibility. Before joining Dfly, my exposure to yoga and barre was - [Kristine W.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2024/05/verona-yogi-of-the-month-kristine-w/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I was a casual Yogi for many years, picking up classes once in a while here and there. I decided to commit to a practice with the opening of the Verona studio. What was your yoga/barre experience before Dfly? Yoga was something I did to support my other - [Deana P.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2024/05/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-deana-p/) - How did you get started at Dfly? A friend encouraged me to join her for a yoga class at Dragonfly. I have always been interested in the practice, but didn’t know where to start. The intimidation factor of yoga was legit! I am thankful that Kati gave me the nudge I needed and for Suki - [Sara S.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2024/05/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-sara-s/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I first joined Dragonfly in 2018. I was searching for a new creative and athletic outlet and was ready for a fun challenge that would keep me accountable and strong. What is/was your yoga/barre experience before Dfly? I’ve taken Corepower and Barre classes in the past, but when - [Kaleigh M.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2024/05/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-kaleigh-m/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I originally started coming to Dragonfly in January of 2022 with a month-long trial. I loved the variety of classes and the atmosphere at Dfly, so I came back in September and haven’t stopped since! What was your yoga/barre experience before Dfly? Prior to Dragonfly I had never - [Carrie M.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2024/04/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-carrie-m/) - How did you get started at Dfly? So originally for 20+ years, I played volleyball competitively in high school, at college and then here in the Madison area weeknights and at tournaments on the weekend. Loved it more than anything. But then my wrist gave out on me, so I had to give it up. - [Leticia D.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2024/04/verona-yogi-of-the-month-leticia-d/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I was searching for some energy classes to establish a routine for improving my exercise and health habits. When I came across Dragonfly on Instagram, I began reading about it and liked the reviews. After trying DragonFly for the first week, and then again, and again, I noticed - [Joel S.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2024/04/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-joel-s/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I would take Dfly classes while visiting family when I lived out of state, and then joined the Middleton studio when I moved back to Madison in February 2023. What was your yoga or barre experience before Dfly? My first real taste of yoga took place while doing - [Kim D.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2024/04/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-kim-d/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I started attending classes in 2013 or 2014 and practiced on-and-off for a couple of years. I returned to Dfly as my main place for fitness & workouts a year or two ago. What was your yoga or barre experience before Dfly? I played both volleyball and softball - [Miranda T.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2024/03/verona-yogi-of-the-month-miranda-t/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I first attended some Dragonfly classes in my undergrad back in 2016, when I was trying to find something to fill the void as my time as a competitive figure skater came to an end. I absolutely fell in love with yoga and even hoped to become an - [Jia W.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2024/03/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-jia-w/) - How did you get started at Dfly? In 2019 I wanted to try yoga again. My friend saw the website and helped me find Dragonfly. What was your yoga/barre experience before Dfly? When I lived in China I tried yoga in 2006 the first time after having my daughter to lose weight. I did not - [Carol B.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2024/03/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-carol-b/) - About 10 years ago a friend invited me to attend a class at Dfly with her. I remember entering the warm room, it felt so good! The class was challenging, but I felt great afterwards and immediately knew I wanted to return. I took advantage of the class pass sales, until the Verona Builders Membership - [Caleigh P.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2024/03/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-caleigh-p/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I started going with my roommate after college and fell out of it during the pandemic. Beginning of last year a friend and I started going again and I have been going every week since. What was your yoga/barre experience before Dfly? I had gone to classes at - [Stacey R.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2024/02/verona-yogi-of-the-month-stacey-r/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I needed more yoga back in my life and had known about Dragonfly for many years. When the location opened in Verona, it sealed the deal for me. I joined the same week it opened! What was your yoga or barre experience before Dfly? I discovered Yoga in - [Sunni C.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2024/02/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-sunni-c/) - My journey started with me asking a friend who practices/teaches yoga a simple question. Her answer/advice keeps replaying itself in my mind, till one day I just decide to put myself in motion and see where it would take me. My beautiful friend has been planting that seed for many years, and 2023 it took - [Clara T.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2024/02/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-clara-t/) - I started at Dragonfly after a friend asked me to go to a class with him to try it out. The membership rates were about to increase and we thought it would be a great time to join! I started doing yoga in high school with my mom and some of her friends. It was - [Amir F.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2024/01/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-amir-f/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I first learned about hot yoga after I read “Karma” by Sadhguru and eventually, after reading "Mind Illuminated" by John Yates, I found the motivation in me to try it out. I started in July 2022. Rather than spending money on a trip, I decided to subscribe to - [Jenny C.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2024/01/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-jenny-c/) - I got started at Dragonfly about 10 years ago after always driving by and wanting to try hot yoga. My previous yoga experience was pretty random, I tried different classes usually with a friend. Never “officially” signed up for anything before coming to Dragonfly. I really enjoy the variety of classes that Dragonfly has to - [Ashley B.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2024/01/verona-yogi-of-the-month-ashley-b/) - How did you get started at Dfly? My first experience at Dragonfly was trying one of the trial memberships. I was so eager to go as much as possible and try the variety of class options. I was a punch card member for many years but now with the opening of the Verona club and - [Esther F.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2024/01/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-esther-f/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I moved to Madison in the Fall of 2023 for a Fellowship and the first thing I did was look for a yoga studio that was close to campus and only after locating Dfly, I looked for an apartment that was close to the studio. This shows how - [Ann R.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2023/12/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-ann-r/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I started at Dfly during Covid. I had been regularly working out prior to the pandemic and had been wanting to incorporate yoga into my routine for a long time. I was doing Body Flow classes before the pandemic so after the lockdown the time was right to - [Erin B.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2023/12/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-erin-b/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I moved to Madison about four years ago and was adopted into a badass "mom squad", many of whom were Dfly members. I also had the joy of working with my girl, Tiffany Geier, in 2021-22 and she brought me in for her YogaUp. That class sealed my - [Addison P.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2023/12/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-addison-p/) - I started at Dragonfly when one of my friends convinced me to take advantage of the intro month deal! As a college student, it seemed like a great way to de-stress from my hectic schedule and exercise in a great environment. I had very minimal yoga experience before Dragonfly, so the classes at the studio - [Ross M.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2023/11/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-ross-m/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I started about a year ago while I was searching for ways to heal from a hip injury. Shoutout to my friend Conrad for pointing me in this direction. What was your yoga and fitness experience before Dfly? I practiced yoga once in a while but not with - [Ryan G.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2023/11/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-ryan-g/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I was looking to increase my fitness level so I was trying a few different things. Running wasn’t as enjoyable as it had been in the past and I couldn’t get into a consistent routine in the gym. I went to a hot yoga class in Eau Claire - [Jonah L.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2023/11/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-jonah-l/) - I started at Dragonfly in 2021, when in-person classes reopened. I moved to Madison in summer of 2020 and was looking for a yoga studio - Dragonfly has been a great fit for me. I practiced yoga on and off at different times in my life. I used to do yoga with my mom sometimes - [Emily Q.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2023/10/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-emily-q/) - I had taken a couple Dfly classes while I was in college, but had fallen out of the habit of practicing regularly. I finally decided this past winter that I needed to bring yoga back into my life and decided to give Dfly a try again. The intro month offer at the time was just - [Adam B.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2023/10/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-adam-b/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I started back in 2016 when my wife was attending classes and practiced regularly for a few years until COVID. I'm just now re-starting my practice and have been a regular member again for the past few months! What was your yoga and fitness experience before Dfly? Prior - [Olivia W.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2023/10/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-olivia-w/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I live a few blocks away and a few of my coworkers recommended it! I really got into it one winter, as it was a great way to stay warm. What was your yoga/fitness experience before Dfly? I did a weekly yoga class in Virginia before I moved - [Leslie C.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2023/09/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-leslie-c/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I have taken classes over the last several years as drop in or 10 class pass purchases. In late fall 2022, I took the plunge with a new member monthly special, loved it and then committed to a monthly membership the following month! I took some yoga classes - [Delaney C.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2023/09/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-delaney-c/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I moved to Madison last summer from Philadelphia. There I had really enjoyed my hot yoga community, and I missed it here! I started with the trial month, experienced a variety of classes in Middleton and Fitchburg, and ended up enjoying them so much I signed up for - [Isaac L.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2023/07/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-isaac-l/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I was enjoying practicing yoga at home when I received a Dragonfly advertisement in the mail. After a couple of classes, I decided to sign up for the summer membership during 2022 and challenged myself to take 40 classes in 99 days. I ended up taking 47 classes - [Margaret A.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2023/08/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-margaret-a/) - My husband and I moved to Madison after both teaching and coaching Up North for 33 years. My daughter, Marlee, brought me to my first class at Dfly. We attended a Slow Flow class. At first, I was unsure about attending a fitness studio. My previous workouts included biking, running and weightlifting all on my - [Janessa K.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2023/08/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-janessa-k/) - How did you get started at Dfly? Although I was a member at Dragonfly years ago, I took a hiatus after having children. I recently decided to recommit to Dragonfly after a particularly difficult stretch of time in which my mind and body were in desperate need of restoration. With the support of my husband, - [Laura G.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2023/08/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-laura-g/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I first started at Dragonfly in 2018 when I did a free monthly trial and really loved it. I practiced pretty consistently for a few months after that and then I would go on and off over the years until last fall when I started attending regularly. I’ve - [Nethra T.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2023/07/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-nethra-t/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I got a two week pass and got hooked ever since. What was your yoga experience before Dfly? I’ve done some yoga classes here and there but nothing like Dragonfly! What do you enjoy most from attending Dfly classes? The instructors, the people, the community! Have you experienced - [Val H.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2023/06/val-h/) - How did you get started at Dfly? What is/was your yoga/barre experience before Dfly? I discovered Dragonfly during the pandemic. I had never practiced hot yoga before. Yoga, yes… but not hot yoga. Being introduced to hot yoga while wearing a face mask was “interesting”, but I never looked back. I had been practicing yoga - [Lydia W.](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2023/06/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-lydia-w/) - How did you get started at Dfly? My sister-in-law brought me to a class back when I was a student at UW-Madison. What was your yoga/barre experience before Dfly? I had done yoga a handful of times before Dfly, but never hot yoga. I've always been more into individual fitness activities, I grew up doing - [Ashley Duplayee](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2023/05/ashley-duplayee/) - How did you get started at Dfly?/ What was your yoga/barreamped experience before Dfly? My best friend Ashley and I went to lunch one day in January and we were talking about workouts. My dog Rockne had passed unexpectedly in October and his absence created a void in my daily routine - we used to - [Ken Baker](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2023/05/ken-baker/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I moved from Chicago to Madison last year. I made it my goal to try new things and meet new people. I hadn’t done hot yoga for many years and when I saw online that there was an intro special, I signed up and got hooked — on - [Shelli Koistinen](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2023/04/shelli-koistinen/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I relocated to Madison in 2017. Shortly after moving here I ran into a friend who was a Dragonfly member and she encouraged me to try it out. About two weeks after seeing her I received a Dragonfly gift card in the mail from her. I decided to - [Kristin MacLeod](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2023/04/kristin-macleod/) - I started at Dragonfly in the summer of 2016 when my middle daughter was 8 months old. I was looking for something to enhance my mental and physical wellness after having a second baby. I was immediately hooked and have taken classes through my third pregnancy and after. Before Dragonfly I did some at home - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Chloe McCabe](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2018/09/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-chloe-mccabe/) - My sister introduced me to Dfly last year. Last September, I had a pulmonary embolism, and it was a pretty close call. It made me really appreciate the strength of my heart and lungs, and I wanted to continue to grow that strength in a more intentional way than I had before. I started with - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Kristina Nicolai-White](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2018/09/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-kristina-nicolai-white/) - I started taking yoga classes several years ago with my oldest daughter. She was a dancer and was looking to add something more to her routine, and I volunteered to try it with her. I love that experience with her. Even now, when she and I practice together we hold hands in shavasana. It’s such - [Hannah Schulz](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2023/03/hannah-schulz/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I started at Dragonfly in summer 2018. My good friend, Emily, was a member and she invited me for Ashley’s Sunday morning Yoga Up at Middleton. Despite slipping and sliding all over my mat, I loved it and was hooked! Emily and I carpooled to classes and held - [Jan Miller Albertsen](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2023/03/jan-miller-albertsen/) - I retired from my career as a psychotherapist this past July with the intention of joining Dragonfly at that time. It was actually "number 1" on my retirement to-do list! I had heard good things about the studio and it’s conveniently located for me so Dragonfly was an obvious choice. I had practiced yoga for - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Ellie Valentine](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2022/05/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-ellie-valentine/) - I got started at Dragonfly back in 2016 at the downtown location, took a little hiatus due to COVID, and then came back to Dragonfly at the beginning of this year. Doing yoga and HIIT workouts at home just isn’t the same as doing them at Dragonfly; in the warmth with a whole class of - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Lavina Harjani](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2022/10/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-lavina-harjani/) - How did you get started at Dfly? About 10 years ago, my friend suggested we both take a class at the new yoga studio that just opened close to her house in Fitchburg. She had taken a class and loved it. There was only one Dfly studio back then, now I’m so proud we’ve grown - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Mariah Hoepner](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2023/02/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-mariah-hoepner/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I got started at Dragonfly almost exactly a year ago. I had just broken my leg and was unable to continue competing in my college sport and wanted a way to continue being active. I hobbled in on crutches for a few months and did everything basically one-legged, - [Madeline Oleson: Yogi of the Month](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2012/06/madeline-oleson-yogi-of-the-month/) - Madeline Oleson was just looking for a form of exercise that she could enjoy. And when her good friend Erica McCool started talking about Dragonfly Hot Yoga every time the two met, Madeline wanted to try out the hot room. The January Groupon brought her in. Prior to Dragonfly Hot Yoga, Madeline had only done - [Kelly Patterson: Yogi of the Month](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2012/06/kelly-patterson-yogi-of-the-month/) - When we sat down with Kelly Patterson to talk about her being nominated by Tola Neils as Yogi of the Month for July, she was on day 49 of her 60 day challenge. “It's kind of an addiction. I finished a 30 day challenge without even thinking about it. So I thought, might as well - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Abby Bare](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2015/08/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-abby-bare/) - I was exposed to my first classes with Dragonfly last summer. A few ladies from my “book” club wanted to try Yoga at the Zoo. I had very little exposure to yoga prior to that because I was afraid my inflexibility would just embarrass me. Come to find out, a lot of people are just - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Julie Voights](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2015/09/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-julie-voights/) - I started at Dragonfly because I wanted to try something different. I have previously struggled with trying to fit in workouts when I had a gym membership and when I did, I dreaded going. I could barely do thirty minutes of cardio without being completely bored out of my mind. I wasn’t feeling motivated to - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Fei Xiao](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2015/10/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-fei-xiao/) - I live in the neighborhood, so you can imagine my excitement when I saw that Dragonfly Hot Yoga was opening soon and within walking distance from my home. Prior to Dragonfly, I had taken a few yoga classes near work as a lunchtime experience, but sometimes found it hard to make the time. Yoga classes - [Sun Prairie Yogis of the Month: Connie & Jim Haessly](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2015/11/sun-prairie-yogis-of-the-month-connie-jim-haessly/) - We had been participating in classes at another yoga studio when a friend told us that Dragonfly was opening a studio near us. Since we both like to be warm (think Florida in July), we had always thought Dragonfly would be a great fit for us. When the Sun Prairie studio opened 10 minutes from - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Beth Ott](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2015/12/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-beth-ott/) - I had my eye on Dragonfly for quite some time prior to joining. When Dragonfly opened the studio in Sun Prairie, I was so excited! I showed up to their very first class on their opening weekend, was greeted by Kristin, and never looked back. When I lived up in Minneapolis, I had a great - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Carrie Schulte](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2016/01/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-carrie-schulte/) - I have been a runner for over 30 years. While buying running supplies at Fleet Feet in Sun Prairie, I noticed that Dragonfly was opening next door. I have never thought of myself as someone who would do yoga, but hearing about and seeing the benefits my youngest daughter Inga was receiving from yoga, I - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Cal Nitka](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2016/02/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-cal-nitka/) - I started practicing at Dfly right when the studio opened in Sun Prairie. My wife and I live near the studio and we noticed Dfly was opening in town. We were both instantly hooked and proceeded to try every class during our intro month. Once we were about a week into our intro month we - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Kelly Spies](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2016/02/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-kelly-spies/) - I attended one of the first free classes on opening weekend and signed up for a membership that same day. I was so excited Sun Prairie finally had a yoga studio! It was amazing to see the variety of classes being offered and I enjoyed taking the first month of my membership to explore the - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Mary Schmitt](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2016/04/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-mary-schmitt/) - My daughter told me about Dragonfly Hot Yoga, as she knew I had been wanting to try hot yoga. She heard it was new in Sun Prairie and not too far from my home. I stopped in one day and was so well greeted. I still did not know what to think because of my - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Pete Goetsch](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2016/05/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-pete-goetsch/) - A great friend gifted me with the trial membership early last December after we had chatted about starting yoga in the New Year. I ended up participating in my first class the day after receiving the gift. After completing the trial, I joined and competed the 30 and 60 day challenges. I knew a few - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Tami Lanier](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2016/06/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-tami-lanier/) - I began at Dragonfly in Sun Prairie in October 2015. My work/life balance was non-existent. The prior six months I had allowed work to consume me and I did not like the person I was. My body was constantly tight and uncomfortable and I had no energy or zest for life - my spirit had - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Christine Patrick](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2016/07/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-christine-patrick/) - Every time I came to Sun Prairie to shop, I kept seeing the "coming soon" sign for Dragonfly Hot Yoga. I kept debating whether or not I wanted to give hot yoga a try. I lived in Fitchburg when the studio there opened. I had friends who consistently went for a while, but I was - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Eden Lafond](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2016/08/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-eden-lafond/) - A few of my friends attended classes at another Dragonfly location. I was interested, but didn’t want to drive that far. When I saw advertisements that the Sun Prairie studio was opening, I stopped in and signed up for a membership during the grand opening. For the first few months, I only took the Aroma - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Shannon Hellenbrand](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2016/09/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-shannon-hellenbrand/) - I dropped in on a few Dragonfly classes in Middleton over the past few years, and I loved it, but I couldn't commit the extra drive time to get to the west side. In February, not long after the Sun Prairie studio opened up, I did a trial month. I have been a loyal member - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Lori Dailey](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2016/10/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-lori-dailey/) - I first started at Dragonfly Hot Yoga in Sun Prairie in September 2015. I came with some friends and I did not have any yoga experience before starting at Dragonfly. I enjoy the way yoga makes me feel. It calms me down, I feel like I get a good workout, with relieving stress at the - [Sun Prairie Yogis of the Month: Rose & Nyomi Defiel](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2016/11/sun-prairie-yogis-of-the-month-rose-nyomi-defiel/) - Nyomi: In early 2015, I was gearing up to head to NYC temporarily to pursue modeling. Hot yoga was suggested to me to lean and tone up my muscles. I had heard so many good things about Dragonfly I decided to give it a try. I immediately fell in love with everything about yoga & - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Tonya Rettman](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2016/12/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-tonya-rettman/) - I started at Dragonfly the day the Sun Prairie studio opened. I was inspired to try yoga from friends who thought I would enjoy it. I loved it from the first class and instantly became a regular yogi. Before coming to Dragonfly Hot Yoga, I had taken a few power stretch classes at the gym - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Carly DeGrood](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2017/01/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-carly-degrood/) - I hadn't danced in 10 years. I had hardly participated in regular exercise in 5 years after becoming a mom. I was asked to perform (dance) in front of thousands of people. About 5 weeks before the performance I thought, hey Carly, you might want to stretch and move your body a bit before you - [Sun Prairie Yogis of the Month: Kim and Don Schwenn](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2017/02/sun-prairie-yogis-of-the-month-kim-and-don-schwenn/) - How did you get started at Dfly? K: I learned about Dfly from a friend who casually mentioned that she thought I might like it. I'm so glad she did! D: My wife made me go. (K: ...just strongly suggested maybe, but I so did not MAKE you go) What is/was your yoga experience before - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Meghan Caulfield](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2017/03/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-meghan-caulfield/) - I first started attending Dragonfly Hot Yoga in Sun Prairie in the summer of 2015. For numerous years before beginning my yoga practice, running was my primary form of exercise. Slowly, running began to feel like a forced activity that I stuck with because I “had to”. Never once did I even stretch before or - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Barb Reeves](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2017/04/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-barb-reeves/) - I lost my daughter to cancer 7 years ago after two years of difficult treatments. I was operating on sheer will and knew I needed something to help me move forward. I happened to read the article on Megan in Madison Magazine and I knew I had to give it a try. I drove to - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Jackie Ward](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2017/05/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-jackie-ward/) - I got started with Dragonfly Hot Yoga when the Sun Prairie studio had its grand opening in June 2015. The first time I arrived to check it out, the line was out the door and down the stairs. I chose to go over to Woodman’s and do some shopping and then try again. I walked - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Heather Campbell](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2017/06/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-heather-campbell/) - I got started at Dragonfly Hot Yoga in Sun Prairie a little over a year ago because a friend told me I should try it out and I instantly became hooked. Before coming to Dragonfly, my only yoga experience was work out DVDs or YouTube Videos... I had no idea what hot yoga was. What - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: April Komplin](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2017/07/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-april-komplin/) - I was gifted a 1 month membership for Christmas in 2015 and have been coming ever since. Some of my friends at Fleet Feet convinced me it was a good way to support my running habits. I had taken 2-3 classes at different studios with my sisters prior to coming to Dragonfly Hot Yoga in - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Susan McBryde](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2017/08/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-susan-mcbryde/) - I injured my back when my children were little and continued to have constant back pain for 20 years. While receiving a massage for my back pain my therapist encouraged me to try hot yoga to strengthen my back and help with pain management. I researched the available yoga studios/classes in Madison and chose Dragonfly - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Debby Jackson](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2017/09/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-debby-jackson/) - For years, biking and running were my primary forms of exercise. I practiced yoga in my home during the winter when it was just too cold for this Arizona girl to lace up a pair of running shoes. And every year, I counted the days until I could get back out on my bike. Winter - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Anne Voxman](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2017/11/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-anne-voxman/) - I began coming to Dragonfly in January 2016. My sister had been going to Dragonfly in Middleton for quite a while and was always talking about how wonderful it was and that I should give it a try. That January she called to let me know that there was a $20 unlimited pass and I - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Laura Edge](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2017/12/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-laura-edge/) - I had abandoned a regular vinyasa yoga practice about ten years prior to becoming a member at Dragonfly but always missed having yoga in my fitness routine. It was due mostly to not having a convenient place to practice that offered classes when my schedule allowed. I had never tried hot yoga before Dragonfly. I - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Karen Ball](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2018/01/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-karen-ball/) - It was about two years ago when I vividly remember saying, “I’m struggling, I can feel it.” I have a history of depression and I could feel myself slipping. I remember giving myself a choice, go back to yoga or go back to therapy. I had a good friend courageously join me for the introductory - [Sun Prairie Yogis of the Month: Dan & Kay Gilbert](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2018/02/sun-prairie-yogis-of-the-month-dan-kay-gilbert/) - We moved from Wauwatosa to Sun Prairie in February of 2016. While building our home here, I lived in Kiel for 5 months, where I was told about a yoga class offered in the basement of a church. By the way, it was about 60 degrees down there. We had 4 electric heaters running to - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Maxine Cimperman](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2018/03/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-maxine-cimperman/) - I got started at Dragonfly about a year and a half ago. I honestly picked this studio as my gym because it is close to home and very reasonably priced for a studio offering hot yoga and barre. These may have been the reasons that brought me in the door but I’ve stayed for far - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Dan Griffiths](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2018/04/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-dan-griffiths/) - How did you get started at Dfly?: A friend recommended Dragonfly Hot Yoga to me. What is/was your yoga/barre amped experience before Dfly?: I started yoga over 15 years ago as physical therapy after an auto accident. Quickly realizing it is a mind and body experience that recharges me. What do you enjoy most from - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Amy Amessoudji](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2018/05/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-amy-amessoudji/) - Q: How did you get started at DFly? A: I started a year ago at DFly when I saw you in my neighborhood and attended sporadically, primarily Yin classes. I had not done any exercise for years and needed that time to meditate and activate my muscles again. Q: What is/was your yoga/BarreAmped experience before - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Chris Plampin](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2018/06/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-chris-plampin/) - Last December, after a particularly stressful day at work, a coworker (Dragonfly member Peg Harting) encouraged me to join her for yoga at Dragonfly. Exhausted after a twelve hour shift in the emergency room, I was apprehensive about how much I would actually enjoy the class. Within the first fifteen minutes my feelings shifted, and - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Stephanie Koteles](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2018/07/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-stephanie-koteles/) - How do you get started at Dragonfly? I found Dragonfly in 2016, when searching for a mindfulness practice in the Madison area. I was hesitant of the heat, but after reading the helpful tips and learning the owner also HATES being hot, I decided to try it. I did not know what to expect with - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Amber Hollman](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2018/08/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-amber-hollman/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I was talking to a friend (and fellow Dfly yogi) about how she had gotten in such awesome shape for her wedding, seeing as I had my own to start getting ready for. She started telling me about Dragonfly’s great classes and how helpful staff and instructors are. It - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Kelsey Garvey](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2018/09/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-kelsey-garvey/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I joined Dragonfly in January 2018 for the third time as a member. While my first time was in 2012 because I wanted to simply “try” yoga, this recent time was more purposeful. In July 2017 my husband and I welcomed our first child together, our daughter. While - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Alyson Rogers](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2018/10/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-alyson-rogers/) - How did you get started at Dfly? What is/was your yoga/barreamped experience before Dfly? I used to get the majority of my exercise through running either outside or on a treadmill. Eventually this took a toll on my knees and I changed to walking to get my exercise, but again, that had a toll on - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Kristen Van Uithoven](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2018/11/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-kristen-van-uithoven/) - Roughly three years ago I had been noticing that something was missing from my current gym/workout routine. I was unmotivated and realized that I needed something more. I had heard good things about Dragonfly so I decided to try their new member trial month. Within the first week I was greeted by name upon walking - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Brian Stoltenberg](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2018/12/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-brian-stoltenberg/) - I got started at Dfly in 2015 after relocating to a new home and signed up for the initial trial month. I was encouraged to try a variety of class options and really enjoyed the diverse class offerings and instructors. The encouragement to try different styles of yoga really helped me to diversify my practice - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Clare Hawthorne](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2019/01/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-clare-hawthorne/) - I started at Dragonfly after attending another yoga studio, and feeling that I didn’t belong. At the beginning of my journey, I wore the clothes I mowed the lawn in, sometimes complete with lawn clippings hanging off me like a Christmas ornament. I was treated like the kid who didn’t wear fluro in the 80’s! - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Cece Dietrick](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2019/02/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-cece-dietrick/) - My yoga experience before Dfly started in 2015 by answering an ad in our local paper saying they were welcoming new people to join Lisa in her yoga class. I finally got up the nerve and called. It was held in a meeting room in a local hotel not far from my house. It lasted - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Jaclyn Shadley](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2019/03/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-jaclyn-shadley/) - Last year, a friend of mine took me to my first class at Dragonfly Middleton, where I fell in love immediately. Everyone was so nice and supportive of how little flexibility I had at the time. I love when the instructors say “respect and listen to your body, if something doesn’t feel right, don’t do - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Luann Ballweg](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2019/04/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-luann-ballweg/) - My first visit to Dragonfly was the best decision I made for myself in 2018! Previously I was getting my fitness fix at a kickboxing studio with HIIT in a circuit setting. When the studio announced it was closing, I decided to try something out of my comfort zone by attending a class at Dragonfly. - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Deb Holland](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2019/05/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-deb-holland/) - Let me begin my yoga story by saying how honored and humbled I am to be selected as yogi of the month at Dragonfly Sun Prairie. My partner Annie Rubens is the one who introduced me to yoga, many years ago. Over time my practice was sporadic, at a variety of studios, depending on where - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Barb Sullivan](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2019/06/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-barb-sullivan/) - I was taking a lot of fitness classes when I became bored with them and started looking for something else. I knew about Dragonfly and wanted to check it out but I was intimidated, would I be able to handle the heat, would I be judged for my skill level, and all the other insecurities - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Megan Sellman](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2019/07/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-megan-sellman/) - How did you get started at Dfly? A group of friends from work were talking about trying it out as the studio is close to the office and I was asked if I wanted to join them and thought why not, I’m always up for a new challenge. What is/was your yoga/BarreAmped experience before Dfly? - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Hannah O'Neill and Jake Schramm](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2019/08/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-hannah-oneill-and-jake-schramm/) - Hannah's responses: How did you get started at Dfly? My friend, Tina Wahl, told us about the free intro class Dfly offers. We went with her to Carrie's Yoga Up class, and we were hooked! What is/was your yoga/BarreAmped experience before Dfly? I had done a little bit of online yoga at home, but never - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Ann Mietz](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2019/09/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-ann-mietz/) - How did you get started at Dfly? My friend, Ashley Bruckner who is a Yoga-Up instructor, bugged me for a year to give DFLY a try. I did and I was hooked. What is/was your yoga/barreamped experience before Dfly? I had tried yoga a long time ago, wasn’t for me at the time. After trying - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Jen Voge](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2019/10/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-jen-voge/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I started with Dragonfly at the Sun Prairie Opening. I was hoping to find a studio that fit my yoga style and am happy to say that I have been practicing there ever since! What was your yoga/BarreAmped experience before Dfly? I had been practicing yoga on and - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Krista Veith](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2019/11/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-krista-veith/) - I remember attending a morning Yin class with Kelly Perna a couple years ago, knowing the first class was free. Spoiler alert: I really liked it! I didn't have much yoga experience before Dfly. I took a semester-long beginners class at MATC to fufill a PhyEd requirement, which is what originally got me interested in - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Bill Hagen](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2019/12/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-bill-hagen/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I’ve been friends with Dragonfly’s owner/founder, Megan, since the good old 90s. I joined the Sun Prairie studio when the odometer on the water fountain was at “0000012.” My office was nearby. What is/was your yoga/BarreAmped experience before Dfly? I’ve done yoga on and off since college when - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Dawn Reininger](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2020/01/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-dawn-reininger/) - How did you get started at Dfly? 10 years ago my daughters introduced me to hot yoga. What was your yoga/barreamped experience before Dfly? The classes I have attended are; hot yoga, barre and spinning. What do you enjoy most from attending Dfly classes? I have had a long history of back pain. With regular - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Lindsay Bohn](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2020/02/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-lindsay-bohn/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I actually “reluctantly” got started at Dragonfly 3 ½ years ago under the constant nagging of my doctor to “try yoga” to alleviate my back pain. I was hit by a drunk driver and had spinal surgery to try to correct the damage to my lumbar spine (herniated - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Sarah Kavanaugh](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2020/03/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-sarah-kavanaugh/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I asked my husband to get me a gift card for Christmas a few years ago because I knew that would give me the motivation to stop being intimidated and get into the studio. The first day I walked into the studio I took Flow at 5:30 am - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Connor Morovits](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2021/07/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-connor-morovits/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I got started at Dragonfly last year pre-covid and really started to see some amazing benefits in my physical health, but also my overall health as well. Then covid hit, and I was in the best shape of my life, and unfortunately I lost everything I worked towards - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Toni Frazier](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2021/08/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-toni-frazier/) - Instructor Nicole King: “It has been a pleasure getting to know Toni and watching her practice since she started coming to Dfly. She always shows up ready to work. Toni is very friendly with staff and clients and I’m so happy that I get to see her every week! She is committed to her practice - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Kay Arnold](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2021/09/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-montj-kay-arnold/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I decided to try Dfly on a recommendation from a friend at work. She assured me that Dfly is a very friendly and un-intimidating community so I decided to give it try. Besides, the 'hot" part really intrigued me. I went first as a guest with my friend, - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Sarah Stephenson](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2021/10/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-sarah-stephenson/) - How did you get started at Dfly? Honestly... I don't remember... seemed like a good idea at the time and here I still am! What was your yoga/BarreAmped experience before Dfly? Do yoga videos count? And that one always-smiling, religious studies teacher in college who smelled like patchouli? What do you enjoy most from attending - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Amanda Hirsch](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2021/11/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-amanda-hirsch/) - How did you get started at Dfly? A friend of mine I met shortly after moving to Madison encouraged me to start going to hot yoga classes at Dragonfly. It was during the middle of winter with a foot of snow on the ground as Wisconsin winters have and therefore was not a very hard - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Shelia Postler](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2021/12/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-shelia-postler/) - How did you get started at Dfly? Since it was local I got curious after driving by running errands – thought I'd check it out. What is/was your yoga/BarreAmped experience before Dfly? After a lifelong struggle to find the right for me fitness/weight and mental management I started yoga several years ago my job offered - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Tara Klun](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2022/01/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-tara-klun/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I was in the process of building a house and staying in an apartment near the studio during the time of construction. Also during this time, my mom was going through cancer treatment, so needless to say it was a very stressful time in my life. I was - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Laila Borokhim](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2022/02/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-laila-borokhim/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I saw an ad for the intro month special and thought why not? What was your yoga/BarreAmped experience before Dfly? I've taken a few yoga classes over the years...never hot yoga though. What do you enjoy most from attending Dfly classes? The Heat!!!! And the instructors, there are - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Judy Bryant Vilwock](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2022/03/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-judy-bryant-vilwock/) - How did you get started at Dfly? It’s been so long but my guess is that like many people, I saw the 10 passes for $99 and figured why not? And over the years I would attend classes on and off, usually utilizing the $99 offer. But last year I decided to prioritize myself and - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Amy Hamilton-Durian](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2022/04/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-amy-hamilton-durian/) - My story begins as most fairytales do... Once upon a time a middle aged woman wandered in off the mean streets of Sun Prairie on January 30, 2018 and signed up for a membership having no history or expectations of what yoga actually was or the impact it would have on my life. I had - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Erin Leckwee Lita](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2022/06/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-erin-leckwee-lita/) - Hi! I’m Erin Leckwee Lita. I am from Lodi and currently working for Tellurian in Madison. I originally started at Dragonfly in 2016 and I absolutely loved it. Unfortunately a change of jobs made it too difficult for me to continue attending. In late 2021 I began working in Madison again and I was looking - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Jeff Miller](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2022/08/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-jeff-miller/) - How did you get started at Dfly? My wife Stephanie and I wanted to try hot yoga and a friend of ours recommended Dfly. What is/was your yoga/BarreAmped experience before Dfly? I had no yoga experience prior to joining Dfly. My wife had done yoga through our local parks and recreation department. What do you - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: Dawn Peterson](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2022/09/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-dawn-peterson/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I was in a place mentally and physically where I needed to feel better. I have 3 boys, and I want to be able to play with them and be around for them for a long time. I quit my job last year to stay home with my - [Sun Prairie Yogi of the Month: J. Ritchie](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2022/11/sun-prairie-yogi-of-the-month-j-ritchie/) - How did you get started at Dfly? Over time you hear about the benefits of yoga and wonder how to get started. Jumping into any yoga studio can be an anxious experience, especially since my age is a little older than 99% of the yogis. Fellow YotM Tara had recently begun at DragonFly and recommended - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Gary Buehler](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2015/10/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-gary-buehler/) - I first came to Dragonfly Hot Yoga with a friend in January 2013. I have some anxiety issues so attending group classes can be trying for me, but in my first class at Dragonfly, the teacher immediately made me feel welcome and after class made sure that all my questions were answered. A month later, - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Staci Northouse](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2017/04/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-staci-northouse/) - My Dragonfly journey began in the summer of 2015 when a friend of mine said she wanted to try hot yoga. I had taken a yoga class for a semester in college, attended a few yoga classes at my gym and did the yoga portion of the 21 Day Fix but had never tried hot - [Fitchburg Yogis of the Month: Taylor and Matt Demars](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2018/02/fitchburg-yogis-of-the-month-taylor-and-matt-demars/) - Taylor started attending Dragonfly classes shortly after moving to Madison from Minneapolis in the fall of 2014. She was looking to continue her positive experience with yoga, and, after her trial month, decided to become a member. After months of asking Matt to join her, he agreed. Matt, much to his surprise, didn’t die in - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Jackie Flavin](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2019/04/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-jackie-flavin/) - I moved to Madison from Chicago when I was 8 months pregnant and needed a way to stay active. I was so fortunate to find Dragonfly’s Barre and prenatal yoga classes. Many of the prenatal work outs around are too gentle to really break a sweat. Dragonfly offered a good burn while the teachers guided - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Rachel Bauman](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2021/11/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-rachel-bauman/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I went to Dfly in college at the downtown campus and loved my experience there. I had to cancel my membership after my schedule got too hectic. After three years, I finally came back in March and have been so happy with my decision to join the Fitchburg - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Rose Courville](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2015/09/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-rose-courville/) - I started at Dragonfly at the Fitchburg location soon after it opened. I have been a member three separate times now - two baby boys each led me to take a break. I rejoined each time afterwards! I had never given yoga much thought in the past, but my husband was a big fan. When - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Stephanie Penny](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2015/10/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-stephanie-penny/) - Since I moved to Madison a year ago, I had been looking for an accessible yoga studio where I could develop my yoga practice with mindfulness. When Downtown Dragonfly opened early in July, I found the place I was looking for! I started with Bikram Yoga 4 years ago and immediately loved the practice in - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Jessica Link](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2015/11/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-jessica-link/) - I have had a strong love-hate relationship with yoga for the past 8 years but then I found Dragonfly when it first opened in Fitchburg in 2011. I began to develop a more regular practice and that allowed me to finally get out of my own head and really enjoy the practice. I wish I - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Anne Naparstek](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2015/12/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-anne-naparstek/) - I got started at Dfly because I was looking for a way to just get moving more. I have a 3-year old daughter who occupies most of my time, so I was looking for something that was close to home or work and easy to get to. The Introductory Month allowed me to try lots - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Tim Harrington](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2016/01/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-tim-harrington/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I live at Ovation 309, and just decided to try it. What is/was your yoga experience before Dfly? One session of hot yoga with family member years ago. Everyone stood on one foot and I tipped over. What do you enjoy most from attending Dfly classes? The instruction - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Madeline Mack](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2016/02/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-madeline-mack/) - I had never done any type of yoga before I came to Dragonfly. I used to be a big swimmer and also did TRX classes. A friend of mine recommended going to my first free class and I loved it right away. I signed up for my Introductory month right after that class in September - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Gabriella Fortuna](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2016/02/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-gabriella-fortuna/) - I started yoga as a recommendation to heal and strengthen my body after a figure skating injury a year ago. I found Dragonfly this August and have been hooked since. Dfly is always a highlight to my day and I have made so many great friends along the way. I try my best to attend - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Brooklyn Mashaw](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2016/04/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-brooklyn-mashaw/) - I started my membership with Dfly when the Downtown studio opened. I signed up for the first month trial, and have been hooked ever since. A group of friends and I enjoy going to the same classes, so it's fun to share the experience. Dfly's class variety allows me the freedom to practice yoga almost - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Kristen Luczak](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2016/05/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-kristen-luczak/) - I started out at Dragonfly on a whim with a friend who didn't want to go to a class alone, and I fell in love. I started off with an Intro Month and purchased the student membership before it ended! I had little to no experience with yoga before I started at Dragonfly, apart from - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Kirstin Froehlich](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2016/06/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-kirstin-froehlich/) - I moved back to Madison and happened to be living a block away from the new downtown Dragonfly. Looking for a fun, relaxing, yet tough workout to get in shape for my upcoming wedding was at the top of my priority list. With a leap of faith and some encouragement from my fiancé, I decided - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Kelly Noll](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2016/07/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-kelly-noll/) - I recently took a 10-day vacation in the North woods with my most-favorite people – my hubby, Nick, baby Wesley, Grandma Karen, and close friends – but, even though the weather was delightful, conversation light-hearted, and the beer cold, something was missing – I was longing for the 95-degree heat of the Dfly studios! Neither - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Michelle Barker](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2016/08/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-michelle-barker/) - I started going to Dragonfly Hot Yoga when the new downtown location opened. Since I moved back downtown, Dfly was a convenient location. I immediately realized Dfly was my new yoga studio and started a membership. I have been practicing yoga for about 10 years, but I only started taking classes at a studio 3 - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Anne Aiello](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2016/09/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-anne-aiello/) - I was first introduced to Dragonfly with the encouragement of a good friend. Our first class was with Autumn. I had very little prior yoga experience, but that didn’t matter. She welcomed me with patience, acceptance, and hands on adjustments. I learned that yoga practice isn’t about the end result; it’s about the journey and - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Sasha Troha](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2016/10/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-sasha-troha/) - I'm a 32 year old Madison native. I love to paint, read, hike, bike, snow shoe, canoe, paddle board and go to concerts and plays. I also really love Yoga and Barre. I just finished my 101 class Summer challenge at Dragonfly. On average, I practice yoga every weekday and go to Flyght 2-5 times - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Ashley Brown](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2016/11/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-ashley-brown/) - I got started at Dragonfly when I was looking for a fitness studio that offered a variety of classes at multiple times throughout the day to fit my busy schedule. I also needed a studio that had shower facilities, as I was commuting from Sun Prairie. I saw that Dragonfly had a great introductory month - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Emma Kahle](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2016/12/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-emma-kahle/) - I moved to Madison from Michigan, where I kept a very regular yoga practice. After looking for a new yoga home for about a year in Madison, I finally found Dragonfly after it opened its downtown studio. It has always been full of welcoming staff and teachers, and I instantly felt it would be a - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: DA Dirks](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2017/01/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-da-dirks/) - I started practicing yoga at Sangha Yoga in 2003 when I was in graduate school in Kalamazoo, Michigan. My teacher, Karina Ayn Mirsky, helped me understand that yoga is a lifelong practice. I appreciate that now more than ever as I approach 50! I moved to Madison for a position with UW System Administration in - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Sean Ahern](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2017/02/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-sean-ahern/) - I started at Dragonfly in August 2016. My girlfriend and I both have busy schedules and we wanted to find a hobby/activity to do with each other and yoga was our solution. Dragonfly was the best option in the UW-Madison campus area because of its wide class selection, flexibility, and pricing. I played hockey, golf, - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Kathleen Ward](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2017/03/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-kathleen-ward/) - I was looking to change gyms to something closer to my apartment and I wanted a fitness studio that provided early morning and late options seven days a week. I hadn’t practiced yoga before, but I thought it would be good for my stiff muscles. I’d never taken a pure yoga class before coming to - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Mari Rosenfeld](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2017/05/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-mari-rosenfeld/) - One of my friends joined Dfly two summers ago when she moved downtown and encouraged me to try the intro month and I loved it. I never got into sports growing up and had never before been committed to a fitness routine, so it felt good finding a way to exercise my body that I - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Miranda Manzanares](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2017/06/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-miranda-manzanares/) - I began to regularly practice at Dragonfly in June 2016. Up until 2016, my yoga practice had been nonchalant, attending classes with friends every now and then to try out new studios in Madison. My first class at the downtown Dragonfly studio was with one of my best friends who had expressed her admiration for - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Mark Kosobucki](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2017/07/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-mark-kosobucki/) - I started taking classes at Dragonfly in January of 2016, after going to a $5 flow class with a handful of my friends. I was looking for a new way to exercise after I had finished my last semester playing soccer, and I knew immediately after that first class that this was what I was - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Ellen Atterbury](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2017/08/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-ellen-atterbury/) - I wanted to get involved in an exercise program where I wasn’t spending the entirety of my workout counting down every agonizing minute. I started my intro month September of 2016, and have happily had a student membership ever since. My yoga experience before Dfly was comprised of nothing apart from a few youtube clips! - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Kate Brey](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2017/09/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-kate-brey/) - I got started at Dragonfly in November 2016 when the intro month was on sale, my boss had told me to watch out for the sale around Thanksgiving (it's apparently pretty easy to figure out that I like to buy things on sale whenever possible.) I moved to downtown Madison in September and wanted to - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Seoda Duffy](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2017/10/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-seoda-duffy/) - How did you get started at Dfly? My wonderful friend Kathleen had been trying to get me to go to Dragonfly for a while, and I finally caved! I had never done hot yoga before and was a little intimidated. Since then I have happily accepted being a beet red sweaty mess. What is/was your - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Gabe Grunwald](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2017/11/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-gabe-grunwald/) - I got started again with Dfly yoga when I returned to Madison for school in August after spending the summer back home working in the Toronto area of Canada. The Dfly Downtown Madison studio has been very convenient for me and the atmosphere has been great for continuing my yoga practice. I have been practicing - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Shtiliana (Ana) Careaga](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2017/12/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-shtiliana-ana-careaga/) - How did you get started at Dfly? One day I saw one of my co-workers coming back in the office with a yoga mat and we started talking. I was interested and she took me to the studio in Downtown. I loved it. What is/was your yoga experience before Dfly? No experience. What do you - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Phil Hausmann](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2018/01/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-phil-hausmann/) - How did you get started at Dfly? Yoga was recommended to me by my physical therapist after sustaining a sports injury in 2014, as an alternative to going under the knife. What is/was your yoga experience before Dfly? Limited at best What do you enjoy most about attending classes? I enjoy having the ability to - [Downtown Yogis of the Month: Kara Murphy & Jeremy Dejno](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2018/02/downtown-yogis-of-the-month-kara-murphy-jeremy-dejno/) - How did you get started at Dfly? We wanted to take our haphazard yoga practice, which we were doing at home, following the video instructions of The Ultimate Yogi, and upgrade—to see how we would fare in hot yoga. Flow on Monday at 6pm downtown was the first class that we attended at Dfly, and - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Rachel Gruenke](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2018/03/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-rachel-gruenke/) - Almost two years ago, I started becoming interested in yoga more seriously and decided I wanted to join a studio. I tried out several of the yoga studios in Madison, but once I found Dfly, I was hooked. The community of Dfly is so welcoming, and I immediately felt at home in the studio. I’ve - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Samantha Dziak](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2018/04/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-samantha-dziak/) - I got started at Dragonfly because it was the studio my favorite instructor in Milwaukee recommended. I went to my first free class at Dragonfly and loved it. After that class I knew this was the studio I wanted to be a part of. I love the instructors, the space, and the energy at Dragonfly. - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: John Clancy](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2018/05/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-john-clancy/) - Q: How did you get started at Dfly? A: I started at Dragonfly by taking Autumn’s $5 drop in flow on Saturdays. Q: What is/was your yoga experience before Dfly? A: I started yoga about 10 years ago after I double tore my Achilles, had a bunch of surgeries, and was feeling like an eighty - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Allyson Pulvermacher](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2018/06/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-allyson-pulvermacher/) - How did you get started at Dfly? After leaving my previous studio and not practicing yoga for a while, I decided to get back into yoga and try Dfly because of the variety of classes offered and abundance of different class times that would work with my schedule. I quickly picked up my practice again - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Jane Ippolito](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2018/07/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-jane-ippolito/) - How did you get started with Dfly? Last year, I retired and moved back to Wisconsin after living in Maryland for over 30 years. In Maryland, I belonged to a fitness center where I took a variety of classes including: yoga, dance, stretch and strength building. One of the first things I did after I - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Dominic DiMarco](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2018/08/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-dominic-dimarco/) - How did you get started at Dfly? When I first started visiting Dfly I had a membership at another gym/studio in the downtown area and was seeking for some variety in classes and schedules. I started with a punchcard for occasional visits then over time I visited DFly more regularly. Due to superior instructors and - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Molly Philosophos](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2018/09/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-molly-philosophos/) - 30 years ago my husband and I lived in Aspen, CO and that is when I did my first yoga class. We did a weekly class together and I only wish I would have continued. We lived in Oak Park, IL for the last 20 years and during that time I did yoga very sporadically. - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Alex Vollmer](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2018/10/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-alex-vollmer/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I started at Dfly in April of this year, as a physical extension of my own meditation practice. I live in the Ovation, so it was an easy ride down the elevator to get started! What is/was your yoga experience before Dfly? I'd dabbled in some yogic practices - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Tom Martorana](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2018/11/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-tom-martorana/) - How did you get started at Dfly? My daughter Maddy joined Dfly about two summers ago with a student membership. She said I’d like it, but I was reluctant to join based on some misconceptions about Yoga. I started with Power Up and then expanded to Yoga Up and a few Yoga classes. It’s become - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Sinead McHugh](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2018/12/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-sinead-mchugh/) - I got started with Dfly once the Downtown location became Short Stack’s Neighbor in 2015. This location allowed for me to fit an active/workout routine into my busy work life and support a neighborhood business. I was not involved in yoga more than a drop in once a year prior to Dfly. I love that - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Alyssa Love](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2019/01/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-alyssa-love/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I started taking a few drop-in classes a few years ago, but I decided to start practicing regularly in the past year as a way to help me manage the stress of finishing up graduate school. What is/was your yoga experience before Dfly? I did a little bit - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Kasie Knapper](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2019/02/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-kasie-knapper/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I came across Dragonfly during my second winter in Madison. I was mainly looking for a way to stay warm, but was also excited to add strength and flexibility into my daily exercise routine. What is/was your yoga experience before Dfly? Dragonfly was my introduction to yoga! What - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Holly Perrotti](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2019/03/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-holly-perrotti/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I signed up for an Intro offer in fall 2017 after wanting to incorporate some yoga into my exercise routine. After the trial ended, I took the occasional class and signed up for a full membership in late 2018. What is/was your yoga experience before Dfly? I had - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Caroline Matkom](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2019/04/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-caroline-matkom/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I was struggling to find a consistent, enjoyable workout routine until my friend and fellow Dragonfly member, Anna Gustafson, encouraged me to join in January 2017! What is/was your yoga experience before Dfly? I was never exposed to yoga in my childhood, but started doing yoga once every - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Heather Halweg](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2019/05/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-heather-halweg/) - I was looking for fitness classes to add to my cardio and soccer regime. I wanted some strength training that didn’t require me to join a gym. For at least a year (I think, maybe 2?) I didn’t do any yoga classes at Dragonfly. Peace of mind and slower motions had never been my workout - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Lindsay Friedman](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2019/06/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-lindsay-friedman/) - I started going to Dfly when a friend of mine brought me along to a flow class three years ago. I loved the class and started my intro month shortly after. Before Dfly I had gone to a handful of yoga classes randomly throughout my life. I had always enjoyed them but never enough to - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Jenny Grutzik](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2019/07/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-jenny-grutzik/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I recently retired from playing roller derby (8 years!) and needed something new that was physical and challenging, but a little more self-paced and easier on my body. A friend volunteered to go with me to my first class, and I loved it. Dfly is perfect because there - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Ryan Moze](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2019/08/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-ryan-moze/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I got started at Dfly in 2016 after my girlfriend, Megan, started going to Dfly and recommended it to me. I instantly fell in love with the welcoming community and the challenge of hot yoga. What is/was your yoga/BarreAmped experience before Dfly? I started practicing yoga in 2010 - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Yi Wang](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2019/09/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-yi-wang/) - I started my yoga practice at Dfly shortly after I moved to Madison in summer 2016. The first class I tried was a Yoga Up class and it surprised me that yoga and fitness can be blended so well together. So ever since my first class, I dedicated myself to Dragonfly. I didn’t have much - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Lauren Brischke](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2019/10/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-lauren-brischke/) - My friend, Brooklyn, inspired me to try Dfly. We were at the dog park with another friend, Maddie, and we all decided to go together. I did an intro month and after just a few classes, I was hooked. I've been practicing regularly for a couple years now. Time sure FLY's when you are having - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Megan Litsheim](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2019/11/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-megan-litsheim/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I began taking classes at Dragonfly after I moved back to Madison and was looking to try something other than my traditional exercise routine at the gym. I had done some yoga in the past and was looking for a studio that would allow me to incorporate yoga - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Nick Kinsella](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2019/12/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-nick-kinsella/) - I first started with Dragonfly as a means to avoid stiffness in my body from previous sports injuries and consistent sitting in the office. Having no experience in yoga prior to Dragonfly I was a blank canvas to all that yoga has to offer. In Dragonfly I have found a community that harbors growth in - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Lindsay Stieber](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2020/01/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-lindsay-stieber/) - How did you get started at Dfly? My husband bought me a membership for Christmas 2017. I had always wanted to try hot yoga and thought it would be a great way to de-stress and practice my mindfulness, as well as do something good for my body. What is/was your yoga/BarreAmped experience before Dfly? Before - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Jessica Wagner](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2020/02/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-jessica-wagner/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I got started at Dfly after attending a bend and brew event at Wisconsin Brewing. Tiffany was the instructor and really got me excited about the Dfly message. What was your yoga/BarreAmped experience before Dfly? I had never done a hot yoga class before Dfly nor had I - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Reese Hyzer](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2020/03/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-reese-hyzer/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I started going when the SERF closed with 2 of my best friends and haven’t looked back since! The friends I started going with have moved away but I keep going to Dragonfly because of the great community I’ve found. What was your yoga/BarreAmped experience before Dfly? Before - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Katherine Schaumberg](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2021/07/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-katherine-schaumberg/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I found Dfly when I moved to Madison in 2018. What is/was your yoga/barre/fitness experience before Dfly? I’ve been practicing hot yoga for about 10 years! What do you enjoy most from attending Dfly classes? It’s been wonderful to be in an active space with others again over - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Ava Shadmani](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2021/08/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-ava-shadmani/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I was introduced to Dfly through a friend in the winter of 2019. I was hooked after my first class and started my intro month right away! What is/was your yoga/BarreAmped experience before Dfly? I used to do some yoga occasionally but had never done hot yoga before - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Caroline Sullivan](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2021/09/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-caroline-sullivan/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I wish I knew the exact answer as to how I got started at Dragonfly, but I think I was at a standstill with my fitness routine and wanted a space and place that would be consistent for me so I tried some classes at Dfly and never - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Stephanie Benton](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2021/10/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-stephanie-benton/) - How did you get started at Dfly? In the Fall of 2019, I had a friend who really enjoyed Dragonfly and would always try to convince me to attend classes with her, finally, I said yes and we attend a 60 minute Yoga Flow class. I knew that DragonFly was for me when one, I - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Anna Hardymon](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2021/11/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-anna-hardymon/) - I got started at Dragonfly after moving to Madison at the beginning of the summer. I was looking for a yoga studio and signed up for the month unlimited and I loved the classes, so I've kept going and I've really enjoyed it! I've always enjoyed yoga, but I just did a few classes here - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Lindsey Hughes](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2021/12/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-lindsey-hughes/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I wanted to get into yoga, but I was intimidated. I started looking around and Dragonfly happened to have a yoga for beginners workshop at the time. It was exactly what I needed and I was hooked. A friend joined at the same time and it was awesome - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Megan Ballew](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2022/02/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-megan-ballew/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I moved to Madison in 2018 just before starting pharmacy school at UW. I had been practicing yoga on and off for the last few years and knew I wanted to find a studio in my new town. I tried several different yoga/barre studios but I loved dragonfly - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Lauren Wysocky](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2022/03/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-lauren-wysocky/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I started at Dfly as a way to exercise after coming back from a knee injury. I had a hard time finding something that would be low impact and was enjoyable. Once I tried Dfly, and I was hooked after a month! I loved how it allowed me - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Beth Piliouras](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2022/04/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-beth-piliouras/) - How did you get started at Dfly? In the summer of 2020, my partner's daughter recommended Dfly On Demand because she knew I had started practicing yoga at home while everything shut down due to COVID. In the summer of 2021 she invited me to go with her to an in-person Yoga Up class and - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Chloe Strait](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2022/05/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-chloe-strait/) - I got started going to Dragonfly while I was in undergrad. College was a huge change mentally and physically and finding Dragonfly was a huge help to both! Prior to coming to Dragonfly I had never done hot yoga or Barre! I’d done yoga classes here and there and had done dance/poms all through my - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Laura Bulai](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2022/06/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-laura-bulai/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I was introduced to hot yoga about 6 years ago. I did not know much about yoga at that time, but heat and movement seemed like a natural approach to treating a chronic myofascial pain syndrome affecting me for long time. What was your yoga/BarreAmped experience before Dfly? - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Katie Murphy](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2022/07/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-katie-murphy/) - I got started at Dfly through partnering with the downtown location for a charity flow class to raise money for a local Make-A-Wish this past spring! My yoga experience before Dfly was YouTube videos in my living room, so I knew some basic techniques but was super excited to really give hot yoga classes a - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Sarah McCaffrey](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2022/08/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-sarah-mccaffrey/) - I started at Dragonfly after having debated signing up for many months following my move to Madison. A lot of people in my life noticed I had been stressed and suggested I try getting back into yoga. I decided to try an intro month with Dragonfly; I was hooked and have been coming ever since. - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Carly Edge](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2022/09/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-carly-edge/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I moved back to Madison in early 2021 and was interested in joining a fitness community and getting back into hot yoga. As things started opening back up after COVID, I gave DFLY a try. I instantly loved it! I also had a goal for myself to close - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Chris Borland](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2022/10/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-chris-borland/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I moved to Madison from Los Angeles last year, and was looking for a studio to continue doing hot yoga. I live by the Capitol, so I lucked out that Dragonfly was down the block. What was your yoga/barre experience before Dfly? I’d occasionally do yoga during my - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Darian Carter](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2022/12/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-darian-carter/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I got started at Dragonfly over the summer when I had an internship in Madison and was looking for a new place to work out while I didn't have access to campus amenities. What was your yoga or barre experience before Dfly? I had tried a few barre - [Downtown Yogi of the Month: Chris Raemisch](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2023/01/downtown-yogi-of-the-month-chris-raemisch/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I did the intro month and fell in love with the studio and people. What was your yoga/barre experience before Dfly? I used to go to a studio in my hometown during high school, but it never challenged me like Dragonfly does. What do you enjoy most from - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Brendan Baxter](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2019/07/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-brendan-baxter/) - My wife and I started buying class passes in 2014 and would attend classes sporadically. Eventually I cancelled my traditional gym membership in search of a more structured fitness regimen and joined Dfly with no regrets. We would go to beginner yoga classes offered through our gym which provided some insight into the fundamentals of - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Nichole Wood](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2012/09/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-nichole-wood/) - Dragonfly: You've been to over 100 classes at Dragonfly. That's amazing. Did you do yoga regularly before coming to Dragonfly? Nichole Wood: I did prenatal yoga in 2000/2001 when I was pregnant with my first of 3 children. I always missed it and a few years ago a friend gave me a video and mat - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Paul Hale](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2012/09/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-paul-hale/) - Ever since Paul Hale saw our banner in early June, he’s been a regular fixture at Dragonfly Hot Yoga’s Fitchburg studio. About four days a week, Paul makes the 5:30 PM class a priority in his busy life. He loves the variety the 5:30 time slot gives him, as he’s able to try a few - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Tiffany Brunhoefer](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2012/10/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-tiffany-brunhoefer/) - Tiffany Brunhoefer took her first class at Dragonfly Hot Yoga in January and since then she has been a permanent fixture at both Dragonfly studios. Originally from Louisiana, Tiffany had tried many different yoga studios, fitness clubs, and other types of exercise available in Madison, but never found what she thought was a good fit - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Carol Fung](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2012/11/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-carol-fung/) - Carol Fung was never an “exercise junkie” so she was surprised when she took her first yoga class last November and could do so many of the poses. She decided to look for a studio close to her condo and found Dragonfly. After her first class, she knew she had found a special place. “I - [Fitchburg & Middleton Yogi of the Month: Peggy Harting](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2013/01/fitchburg-middleton-yogi-of-the-month-peggy-harting/) - Peggy, an ER nurse of 22 years, believes Hot Yoga to be the best gift she has ever given herself. The physical demand of her job was all the activity she thought she needed. Fitness outside of work was not a part of her lifestyle. Her daughter-in-law suggested they try out Dragonfly Hot Yoga as - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Alyssa Price](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2013/01/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-alyssa-price/) - My husband first introduced me to Dragonfly. He moved to the Madison area before I moved up with the kids, and he found Dragonfly through a co-worker. He took me to a class during a visit, and I was hooked before I even officially moved here! There are so many things I enjoy in my - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Karen Baltes](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2013/02/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-karen-baltes/) - Karen first heard about Dragonfly while she was working for Supreme Structures, a General Contractor, who built both the Fitchburg and Middleton Studios. She had never practiced Yoga of any kind. Her previous work-outs included fitness videos along with 5K and 10K runs. “After the Fitchburg studio opened, I decided to go out of my - [BarreAmped is Coming to Fitchburg!](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2013/03/barreamped-is-coming-to-fitchburg/) - To make way, the Fitchburg Studio will be closed March 19, 10:30am through March 23, 2013 The Fitchburg studio will be closed for a few days to get a facelift. (Think new studio flooring and BarreAmped!) We will close down after Sarah's 9:30am Fit class on March 19th and reopen Sunday March 24. Don't worry, - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Sonia Sieben](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2013/03/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-sonia-sieben/) - I started going to Dragonfly in August of 2011, the first summer you were open. I first heard of Dragonfly through my daughter and her friend who both wanted to try it as well. I was intrigued, so I tried it too and I have been hooked ever since. I remember driving home after my - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Carol Chvala](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2013/04/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-carol-chvala/) - I started Dragonfly this past January as an escape from winter. I have been practicing yoga regularly for 7 years. I began with hot yoga, and have always loved how limber my body is in the heat. I have experience with hot yoga, and non-heated yoga, but Dragonfly introduced me to the in-between temperatures, which - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Jared Meyer](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2013/06/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-jared-myer/) - I decided to give yoga a try to help my back feel better. I built doors throughout college to help pay for tuition, and over time all the heavy lifting pretty much destroyed my back. Even after 2 years, I still have lower back and hip pain. After a particularly bad week last August, it - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Marylyn Stroup](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2013/07/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-marylyn-stroup/) - I had been attending yoga classes on the east side of Madison for 11 years, but the 30 - 40 minute drive from my Fitchburg home was becoming tedious. When I heard about a yoga studio with only a 5 minute drive, I had to check it out. I loved Dragonfly from my first class - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Bobbi White](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2013/09/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-bobbi-white/) - I give credit to my dear friend and yoga sister, Sonia Sieben, for launching my Dragonfly addiction. For a couple of months, she tried to get me to join her for a class. At the time, I had been running quite a bit and consequently feeling pain in my knees. I thought that yoga and - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Jeff Hilliard](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2013/10/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-jeff-hilliard/) - Last spring my daughter, Riley, was taking Dragonfly classes and encouraged me to come and try one out as her guest. So I did. I was looking for different workouts from the biking, running and basketball that I do, and as my daughters have 'left the nest', I try to take advantage of any opportunities - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Lindsay Lease](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2013/10/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-lindsay-lease/) - Prior to Dragonfly I had only taken one yoga class; I’ve always been interested in yoga but never really got around to actually joining a studio. One day I just decided to finally go for it and after looking around at local studios I found that I liked what Dragonfly stood for the best. I - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Katie Zick](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2013/11/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-katie-zick/) - In April of this year, a couple months after my dad passed, I knew I needed something to keep me physically healthy and keep my mind healthy as well. I knew yoga was the way to go because I had tried it in the past and knew how good it was for BOTH mind and - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Cristalyne Bell](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2013/12/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-cristalyne-bell/) - I stumbled across Dragonfly by accident when I moved back to Madison. I was looking for a new yoga studio to help me decompress and reacclimate after a six month stint in Central America. I also needed something to keep me sane and grounded through the winter, and help me heal from an unexpected surgery - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Patrick Chounet](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2014/02/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-patrick-chounet/) - I started Dragonfly back in October when Marybeth Mayo convinced me to buy the Groupon. I was not looking to join a gym/fitness studio, as I figured that I had everything I needed in my apartment gym (which is pretty much 2 treadmills and a weight machine), and I certainly wasn't looking to join some - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Alicia Lalor](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2014/03/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-alicia-lalor/) - I started at Dragonfly because one of my friends recommended it and I needed a new way to workout that was easier on my hand. Over the past year I broke my hand and have had 2 reconstructive surgeries. I first broke my hand at work in October 2012. I smashed it in some heavy - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Mike Rutlin](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2014/04/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-mike-rutlin/) - In the Fall of 2012, I lost a really good friend to a rare blood disease. He became my incentive to live healthier. I started by using Advocare and a workout/yoga DVD at home. A year later, I hit a plateau and was getting frustrated. I was at a Badger tailgate with Katie Zick and - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Patty Williams](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2014/04/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-patty-williams/) - Prior to my daughter and I joining Dfly, my exposure to yoga was limited. I was hooked after the first class. I love the heat! Each time I walk through the door, I am greeted with a smile, friendly welcome and a lot of positive energy. The variety in the classes offered appeals to me. - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Jenna Garnett](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2014/06/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-jenna-garnett/) - A year ago, I set foot into Heather's Flow 75, having never taken a yoga class in my life. Despite my efforts to scour the Dragonfly website for every single tip and trick of the trade, I remember worrying about everything: my mat (is it too thick?), towel (is it the right size?), pants (are - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Melanie Stebbins](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2014/06/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-melanie-stebbins/) - My Dragonfly experience began when some young friends from work invited me to join them for a $5 Flow class on a Saturday afternoon last Fall. I was super nervous because I've never been much of an athlete and was intimidated by my ideas of what a "Yoga Studio" would be like. My friends assured - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Amanda Hoppe](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2014/08/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-amanda-hoppe/) - When I moved back to Madison at the end of November 2013 to return to school, I literally had left everything behind: my career, my family, my friends, my house etc. There were many days when I would wake up thinking “What am I doing?” Having practiced yoga for almost eight years, I knew that - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Krystal Tester](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2014/09/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-krystal-tester/) - I was always curious about yoga and finally decided to give it a try. The Fitchburg studio is only a few minutes away from my home so I bought a Groupon for a month membership. After the first two classes, I was hooked. I loved it! I love the whole Dragonfly community as everyone is - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Tami Raitt](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2014/10/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-tami-raitt/) - The fall of 2013 was rough- I experienced some personal and professional challenges that allowed me the opportunity to explore different ways to manage my stress, anxiety and weight more effectively. I knew something had to give and a friend recommended I give Dragonfly a shot. I purchased the Groupon and started on November 1st. - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Tammy Wenzel](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2014/11/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-tammy-wenzel/) - I was introduced to Dragonfly Hot Yoga through a friend and the free trial pass. On occasion, I would do a Yoga DVD, but did not have a consistent practice or any studio experience. After a stressful day of constantly putting out fires, it is nice to have time where the only person I need - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Shanna Erickson](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2014/12/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-shanna-erickson/) - I started at Dragonfly a few years ago with the Fire classes. I really enjoy the heat. Although I loved the classes, I wasn’t able to make them part of a regular routine, that is, until this past June. I was able to take a 6:30am Yoga Up class with Kim. She is fabulous and - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Barb Kampmeier](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2015/01/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-barb-kampmeier/) - I started DFLY over 2 years ago. My first hot flow class was intense as I had been practicing in a normal temperature studio for 9 years. It felt great to sweat out all the impurities and also get deeper into poses with the 95 degree room. What I love about DFLY classes are the - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Dan Marshall](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2015/02/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-dan-marshall/) - In the summer of 2013, I had bilateral knee replacement surgery. After rehab and working out on my own for a few months I felt that I had plateaued and was looking for an alternative form of exercise. My daughter had taken hot yoga classes and had really enjoyed it. Dfly member, Mike Rutlin, told - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Cameron Neusen](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2015/03/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-cameron-neusen/) - I live pretty close to Dragonfly and I had driven past it numerous times. It looked inviting and I wanted to try out yoga, so I took a couple of classes and I was hooked! I did not have any yoga experience before Dragonfly, but I danced for eight years (the dance background really helps - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Jennie Clement](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2015/04/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-jennie-clement/) - I was looking for a new studio to experience hot yoga and talked with some friends who had been enjoying classes at Dragonfly. They assured me I would love it! I stopped by Dragonfly in Fitchburg to see what the studio had to offer in terms of classes and scheduling. After talking through the information - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Tricia Bartley](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2015/05/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-tricia-bartley/) - After having my son, I was seriously out of shape! I knew I had to get back into some sort of exercise program, but I wasn't quite sure where to start. A friend of mine offered to take me to the free first class at Dragonfly to try it out. I was very tentative about - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Kaitie Smith](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2015/06/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-kaitie-smith/) - My mom had been practicing yoga in my home town for about 12 years and had insisted since she started that I would "love it". I resisted for about 10 years, with the misconception that yoga was only for "old ladies" who could no longer run or bike. About 1 year ago, I finally let - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Jami Klaogs](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2015/07/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-jami-klaogs/) - My experience at Dragonfly began in December of 2014 when my older sister, Jodi, took me to my first class. We attended Power Up and I really enjoyed the workout and the overall experience of Dragonfly. For Christmas, she surprised me with my one month of unlimited yoga, where I was able to experience a - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Joyce Dieter](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2015/08/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-joyce-dieter/) - I wanted to try something different besides the running and strength training I was doing, and took advantage of the one month Intro special that was offered at a great price in December 2014. I had only done the yoga video that is a part of the P90X program. I had never done hot yoga - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Carol Chen](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2015/09/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-carol-chen/) - I started yoga in January 2014 after purchasing a 10 class pass at a Madison West Athletic Booster Association (MWABA) fundraiser. My yoga experience prior to Dragonfly was minimal. I love the variety of classes that Dragonfly offers and the individual styles of each teacher. In the wide array of classes, I can build strength, - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Jennifer Grinder](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2015/10/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-jennifer-grinder/) - My good friend, Susan, invited me to my first class at Dragonfly back in March of this year. I am so thankful she encouraged me. Susan continues to be a great motivator for me, as do the other friends and co-workers with whom I attend classes. Going into my first class at Dragonfly, I understood - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Marcy Montgomery](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2015/11/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-marcy-montgomery/) - The one month unlimited yoga special last December brought me to Dragonfly and I tried at least 9 different classes during that month. I used to live in Connecticut where I just happened to live within a couple miles of a Bikram Yoga Studio. I spent a few years practicing Bikram yoga there before I - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Michael Thorson](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2015/12/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-michael-thorson/) - When I was younger, I played college football, ran marathons, jumped out of airplanes and crawled through the mud as an infantry lieutenant. For the last 16 years, I sat at a desk in an office working in finance and started to deteriorate from a fitness perspective. I finally had enough and bought a Dfly - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Susan Levine](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2016/01/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-susan-levine/) - I have been doing Pilates for several years and one of my fellow Pilates classmates recommended Dragonfly BarreAmped classes as a good compliment to Pilates. I tried a BarreAmped class and was hooked - it was a challenging class and I could tell that it would help me to get stronger if I stuck with - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Emily Tryba](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2016/02/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-emily-tryba/) - My friend and coworker, Caroline Anderson introduced me to yoga. She started teaching a class after school for staff members. When the school year ended, I knew I was really going to miss my yoga sessions and she told me about the one month trial at Dragonfly. That first month, I did mainly Flow classes, - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Maria Mena-Garcia](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2016/04/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-maria-mena-garcia/) - I got started at Dragonfly last year when my son and I walked into the Fitchburg studio one evening to look around and ask questions. Before Dragonfly I had little experience with yoga poses. I did not know how to maximize the benefits of each pose or how to let my body and mind be - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Kristen Niedzwiecki](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2016/05/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-kristen-niedzwiecki/) - I got started at Dragonfly in the fall of 2011 when the Fitchburg location first opened. I have always enjoyed yoga, but had never taken a hot yoga class. To be honest, I didn't really think I would enjoy it, but figured I would give it a try. While I do enjoy working out, I - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Marci Birkes-Geffert](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2016/06/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-marci-birkes-geffert/) - I moved to Madison a year ago and started looking for a yoga studio convenient to work or home. At first I was dismayed to find only hot yoga available (it was summer!) because I was sure I would not like it. I’m a northern girl and love the cool weather! The first class I - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Barb Kachelski](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2016/07/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-barb-kachelski/) - I had a challenging 2013. One of my sisters passed away after a lingering illness just after my 50th birthday. I went to a hot yoga class with Mary Johnson, who had a life goal of becoming a yoga instructor. (She took Dragonfly’s Teacher Training to become an instructor.) I had taken a handful of - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Tracy Schlax](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2016/08/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-tracy-schlax/) - ​​I was a long distance runner all through high school and off and on during my 20s. When I tried to pick it up again at the age of 29, my knees were shot. I was struggling with pain, swelling and difficulty doing simple things like crouching down and standing up - and I was - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Heather Pearson](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2016/09/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-heather-pearson/) - I have been practicing yoga with Dragonfly since 2012. Running has always been my own personal source of therapy and outlet for me, but when I suffered a foot injury earlier in the year, I needed an alternate fitness option. I had little experience with yoga, but I heard a radio ad for a new - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Jeff Foster](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2016/10/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-jeff-foster/) - Before starting at Dragonfly, I often had problems with my back. I tried physical therapy and chiropractors with limited success. While at PT, my therapist suggested I try yoga to improve my flexibility. So, I eventually decided to give yoga and Dragonfly a try. I was kind of nervous about trying something so new, but - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Michelle Hollman](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2016/11/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-michelle-hollman/) - I started at Dragonfly about 3 years ago with no previous yoga experience. A friend of mine brought me along to one of her classes. For the first couple of years I only attended Flow, Slow Flow or Fire classes. These classes made me feel much healthier and fit. Since the beginning of this year - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Ruby Herrera](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2016/12/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-ruby-herrera/) - I swim, play sports and work out, but I hadn't really practiced yoga until about a year ago after reading the book "Raw Food and Hot Yoga.” Nutrition and health are my passion and I was already eating mostly raw, so I thought I would try the hot yoga too. I'm so glad I did. - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Anna Cacciaglia](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2017/01/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-anna-cacciaglia/) - I have been doing yoga on and off for about five years, ever since a friend talked me into a Bikram class. I went as a favor (she got a free class for bringing a friend), but I ended up loving it. I had never been into sports or athletics of any kind, so I - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Greg & Cheryl Callin](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2017/02/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-greg-cheryl-callin/) - I started at Dragonfly in January 2015 after trying a hot fitness class the previous summer when traveling on vacation. I talked Cheryl into trying a class with me a few weeks later. Neither one of us had tried yoga previously. We really enjoy how anyone at any level can enjoy Dragonfly and make the - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Sydnee Davis](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2017/03/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-sydnee-davis/) - I am a kindergarten teacher at John Muir Elementary School where Tiffany Geier teaches Physical Education. Three years ago my friend and co-worker decided to try something new and that was Dragonfly! The most impressive part of Dragonfly is, each time I enter the doors I feel welcomed, I feel like I am "home." I - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Paul Skaar](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2017/04/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-paul-skaar/) - I have been seeing a chiropractor for years just to keep everything in place. After one visit I was having some issues with my left hip, either as a result of the adjustment or just some accidents where I had injured myself. The end result was some difficulty in walking for long stretches without stopping - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Rachel Page](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2017/05/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-rachel-page/) - I got started at Dragonfly back in December of 2016. My friend had asked me to go with her and I had wanted to try hot yoga. We went to a Sunday night Flow class and I loved it so much I signed up for the intro month and returned the next day for another - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Sonya Fredrick](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2017/06/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-sonya-fredrick/) - One of my clients was a yoga instructor at Dfly. We were talking about how I hadn't done yoga in a few years and missed it. She encouraged me to come to the free trial class. I brought a friend and we both enjoyed it. The warm room hooked me to sign up for the - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Janelle Derose](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2017/07/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-janelle-derose/) - I started at Dragonfly in May of 2016 after my second child was born. I was always interested in hot yoga but I had never tried it before. I was looking for a workout I could do close to my home and something that would help with my posture from carrying two small children often. - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Laura Musekamp](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2017/08/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-laura-musekamp/) - I first heard about Dragonfly about three years ago through one of my friends. She had just purchased a groupon for a month of classes and convinced me to do the same. I was hooked after my first class, and I haven't looked back since! Before Dragonfly, I practiced vinyasa on my own, took a - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Amy Hutchinson](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2017/09/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-amy-hutchinson/) - I had wanted to find a new way to work out after taking some time to heal some thyroid and adrenal issues. I read that yoga would not induce the same type of stress like some workouts and wanted to try it, but was intimidated by the idea of walking into a gym. I heard - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Angie Mullis](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2017/10/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-angie-mullis/) - When my husband and I moved here from Texas I wanted to get back into hot yoga. It was something I had done before and it changed me then and I knew it would be good for me again. I have two little boys (ages 5 & 3) with autism and ADHD and when they - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Rebecca Kerns](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2017/11/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-rebecca-kerns/) - In the summer of 2013, my boyfriend at the time suggested that we try the $5 flow at Dfly in Fitchburg. I had driven by the Fitchburg and Middleton locations before, but had no idea what “hot yoga” was. My workout regimen had always revolved around various gym memberships and I had never participated in - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Holly Gill](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2017/12/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-holly-gill/) - After a cross-country move and with the start of a new job on the horizon, I decided to sign up for the monthly intro offer in an attempt to grow roots in a new city. I joined as many classes as possible during my first month in Madison. A habit was born. I immediately signed - [Fitchburg Yogis of the Month: Tammy Holtan Arnol & Denise Quinn](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2018/01/fitchburg-yogis-of-the-month-tammy-holtan-arnol-denise-quinn/) - Tammy started in the fall of 2015, attending Sunday Slow Flow, Monday Core Flow and Tuesday Yoga Up, on the recommendation of her husband. Soon after she started, she invited Denise to join her at Shawn Smith's Yoga Up, because she knows how Denise enjoys an athletic challenge. Denise took a few months to mull - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Betsy Scholz](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2018/03/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-betsy-scholz/) - I began at Dfly in 2012 - I lived down the street from the Middleton location, and wanted to give it a try. I had recently trained for and ran a half marathon but without the training plan I was having trouble really committing to a fitness practice at the local gym where I had - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Haley Adams](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2018/04/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-haley-adams/) - I started coming to Dragonfly in November of 2016 and I've been a monthly member ever since! Fitchburg is my home base, but I'll occasionally head to Middleton for classes. I started doing hot yoga when I lived in Boston and joined a studio there in 2014. As a long-time dancer, I craved the flexibility - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Amy Broadbridge](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2018/05/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-amy-broadbridge/) - I have been doing yoga since I was in college, but it wasn’t until 2006 that I was introduced to hot yoga. We were living in Montana at the time, and there was a Bikram studio. After the first class, I was hooked. Not long after, I even did the Bikram Yoga 60 day challenge, - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Kirstyn Nelson](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2018/06/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-kirstyn-nelson/) - I got started at DFly in Fall 2017 because of another regular yogi Nicole Pierstorff. I cannot tell you how many times she asked me to go to yoga, I told her no probably close to 50 times. Eventually in early October I finally said I’d go to a class, did my free trial class, - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Krishna Patel](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2018/07/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-krishna-patel/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I moved to Madison in Spring of 2014 and was looking for a way to get moving! I heard great things about Dragonfly from co-workers and decided to give it a try and have been coming ever since (minus a few winter months of hibernation 😊). What is/was - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Joseph Cloute](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2018/08/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-joseph-cloute/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I started with the $40 trial month and got hooked and started as a member. What is/was your yoga/BarreAmped experience before Dfly? I worked yoga into my triathlon training 10 years ago and was going once a week but never really considered myself a yogi, more of a - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Jennifer Klawiter](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2018/10/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-jennifer-klawiter/) - My very first class was on New Year’s Eve 2017 with Cassie. I loved everything about it… so much so that when I woke up the next morning, I made the decision to take care of myself and become a member of Dfly. I’ve only missed a handful of days since I’ve started and I - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Patrick Hoeft](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2018/11/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-patrick-hoeft/) - I entered a yoga studio for the first time a little over two years ago. At the time I had been working out over the lunch hour with (current member) Bryan Schmechel and we were both sick of the usual routine at the gym. On a whim, we decided to give yoga a try and - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Lauren Kvam](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2018/12/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-lauren-kvam/) - When I moved to Madison three and a half years ago I was looking for a yoga studio that also offered fitness classes. Dragonfly was one of the first studios I tried out and I was hooked right away! After I got my butt kicked at my first Power Up class I knew I was - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Sonia Montero](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2019/01/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-sonia-montero/) - How did you get started at Dfly?/ What is/was your yoga/barreamped experience before Dfly? A friend suggested it. I'll never forget our first class was Fire!!!! Even though I had never done any yoga before that I was still hooked. I has zero experience and now looking back I don't know how I caught on - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Ryan Jester](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2019/02/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-ryan-jester/) - How did you get started at Dfly? In early 2016, my wife and I were training for the Phoenix Marathon. This was the first time that we had trained in the winter for a marathon and we had friends that suggested integrating hot yoga into our training program as a way to prepare our bodies - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Shea Thongnuam](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2019/03/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-shea-thongnuam/) - I took my first class (Aroma Yin) in the summer of 2016 with my sister Lily. I enjoyed it, but didn’t quite catch the bug my first time around. Prior to yoga I had dealt with chronic spinal and hip pain/ailments. I had numerous prescriptions and a full medical team. Surgery had been a discussion, - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Deirdre Green](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2019/04/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-deirdre-green/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I wanted to start exercising regularly and had a membership at a 24 hour gym but rarely went there to run on the treadmill as had been the plan. I’d considered classes, but thought “I can’t do classes, I hate exercising with other people” but a friend persuaded - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Amy Shanley](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2019/05/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-amy-shanley/) - My first experience with Yoga was in 1996 at a YMCA Iyengar class. Since then I have been drawn to yoga and have tried several local studios over the years. I started coming to Dragonfly in 2013 for Yin and then discovered Flow. I love the different challenges each class offers. I can push myself - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Rhonda Rickey](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2019/06/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-rhonda-rickey/) - I first started taking yoga classes about 15 years ago. I was taking classes through my health care provider. I did several sessions and just never really loved it. It was always the same thing over and over and only one instructor. Fast forward to Dragonfly opening and I thought I would give it a - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Fran Lutz](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2019/07/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-fran-lutz/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I was intrigued with the idea of hot yoga. I started with Yin classes because I wasn’t sure if I really knew what I was doing. I really loved the Yin classes though. I then signed up for a Whole 30 program through Dfly and that got me - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Coco Schauff](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2019/08/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-coco-schauff/) - How did you get started at Dfly? My first class at Dfly was over 5 years ago with a coworker. I then did the one month unlimited intro offer and was hooked! Over the years I have belonged to many different fitness clubs. I would enjoy their classes for a few months, but then they - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Bryan Schmechel](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2019/09/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-bryan-schmechel/) - Since high school, I never really established a consistent workout routine. That all changed when I joined Dragonfly. Although I had tried yoga several times, Dragonfly was where I became a true yogi. My friends used to troll me about how many “spins” I get in. “Spins” is a slang term we use when referring - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Lexie Tourek](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2019/10/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-lexie-tourek/) - I am honored to be chosen as Yogi of the Month. I've been interested in yoga throughout my life, practicing on and off over the years. In the last couple of years, Dragonfly has made it easy to find a consistent practice. It's been a place where I've seen myself grow in poses, relieved stress, - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Victoria Vogler](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2019/11/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-victoria-vogler/) - I began my fitness journey with CrossFit, however after a wrist injury decided that the intensity of the sport was too much for my body at that point in time and began looking for other methods of working out, which brought me to yoga. Shortly before I moved to Madison, I began actively partaking in - [Fitchburg Yogis of the Month: Anne & Jeff Smith](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2019/12/fitchburg-yogis-of-the-month-anne-jeff-smith/) - How did you get started at Dfly? We started at Dragonfly with the 30 day promotion three and a half years ago. Before the 30 days were up, we signed up for the couples monthly membership. What is/was your yoga/barreamped experience before Dfly? We both had previously taken a few yoga classes at other studios. - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Brian Squire](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2020/01/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-brain-squire/) - A good friend and co-worker convinced me to give yoga a try when I was training to run my first marathon as a way to build strength, increase flexibility, and aid in recovery. It took her a lot of convincing because I had a completely ignorant idea of what yoga was and because I was - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Kim Reles](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2020/02/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-kim-reles/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I was trying out a few different yoga studios in Madison and decided to do the Intro month at DFly. I was happy to see classes offered early enough for me to attend before work. That helped me get into a routine, and pretty soon I decided to - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Amanda Forrest](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2020/03/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-amanda-forrest/) - How did you get started at Dfly? About three years ago, I started looking for a “gym” membership close to where I started working in Middleton. Over the years, I had tried so many various memberships, but I never really felt like I would find a program that I enjoyed. My doctor started me on - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: David Riedeman](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2021/07/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-david-riedeman/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I was looking for a way to balance out the volume of running I do weekly and yoga seemed like it would be a really natural fit. What is/was your yoga/barre/fitness experience before Dfly? My experience was very limited. I had followed along with a few videos online - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Lacey Wood](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2021/08/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-lacey-wood/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I had a friend who attended hot yoga classes and convinced me to try it a couple years ago. It took a lot of convincing to start attending classes. I thought, “you mean you go to yoga classes in 95-degree temps?!” But I got hooked immediately! What is/was - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Amy Buzza](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2021/09/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-amy-buzza/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I started at Dragonfly on the urging of my daughter after she had attended a hot yoga class. She took me to a flow in the mild room at Middleton. Although at the time I would have told you it was the hot room. Then during my trial - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Kelsey Keyes](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2021/10/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-kelsey-keyes/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I was starting to get bored with the same sequences of my own practice and thought it was time to learn some new styles and flows. What was your yoga/barreamped experience before Dfly? I have been practicing yoga off and on since I was in high school. Mentally, - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Kathy Janssen](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2021/12/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-kathy-janssen/) - Dragonfly became my “home” studio almost 6 years ago after my children began driving themselves and I had more “me” time. I was thrilled to walk into that hot room the very first day, and haven’t looked back. I’ve practiced yoga for over 34 years, studying Ashtanga, Bikram, Power, Hatha, and Kundalini among other schools. - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Kyle Anderson](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2022/01/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-kyle-anderson/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I am a rather "shy" person (being an Aspie), and my first year of practicing Yoga was done in my home. So I took a leap and signed up to both expand my practice, and also challenge myself to get out of my bubble. Dragonfly’s philosophy of Yoga - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Liz Sax](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2022/02/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-liz-sax/) - How did you get started at Dfly? A good friend invited me to join her at Erika Doyle’s Core flow class quite a few years ago. I had never tried heated yoga prior to that and believe I was a bit over-dressed and recall scaling back the layers and adding water and towels after that. - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Joe McFarland](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2022/03/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-joe-mcfarland/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I started with a flow class back in 2019. What is/was your yoga/barreamped experience before Dfly? No previous experience with yoga. What do you enjoy most from attending Dfly classes? It’s been both inspiring and humbling to be part of the yoga up, and power up classes. Especially - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Sophie Brandsetter](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2022/04/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-sophie-brandsetter/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I actually came to Dragonfly with my aunt a few times around 2010 and it always stuck with me. When I was looking to change up my fitness routine last year, I joined again and I've been a yogi ever since. What was your yoga/barreamped experience before Dfly? - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Robin Neitzel](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2022/05/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-robin-neitzel/) - How did you get started at Dfly? A co-worker who had back trouble and was even more out of shape than I was suggested I try it. He said the heat and stretching helped his back and told me if he could workout in the back row, so could I. What was your yoga/barreamped experience - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Katrina Keogh](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2022/06/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-katrina-keogh/) - I discovered Dragonfly in December of 2011. I had just moved from Florida and the Wisconsin winter is cold! I had never tried yoga, but the promise of hot lured me in. Over the past decade Dragonfly has been there for me through many stages of life. 99 days of summer, 30 day challenges, prenatal - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Lindsay Fisher](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2022/07/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-lindsay-fisher/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I got started in October of last year as COVID restrictions began to ease. I had been feeling pretty down - low energy, stressed, isolated - for several months prior to joining. My husband recommended getting a membership as a way to do something good for both my - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Patricia Rohrer](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2022/08/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-patricia-rohrer/) - I had wanted to try yoga, but didn’t know where to start. A friend and co-worker encouraged me to try the introductory month offer at Dragonfly. What a blessing it’s turned out to be! I had no previous yoga experience, but I belong to a gym and would work out with cardio and free weights. - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Lindsay Wicktor](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2022/09/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-lindsay-wicktor/) - I started at Dfly after it opened because I was so curious about the “hot” portion of hot yoga. I had never sweat so much in any workout I’d ever done, as I did in my first hot yoga class! In college I did a free yoga class, at the University of Minnesota. There were - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Terri Parnell](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2022/10/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-terri-parnell/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I saw an advertisement for Dfly hot yoga in Fitchburg and thought I would give it a try. I signed up for the introductory unlimited trial and I was hooked! This was back in 2012! What was your yoga/barre experience before Dfly? I had been going to Pilates - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Michelle Peters](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2022/11/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-michelle-peters/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I have lived with back and neck pain for years from daily computer work and poor posture. Then about a year ago I had to have a heart valve repaired and the sternotomy left me with more upper body muscle tightness and pain so I decided to try - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Blair Brophy](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2022/12/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-blair-brophy/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I started buying class passes and would occasionally attend with my little workout buddies to vary our workouts. Flow was such a wonderful, different way to build strength that complemented our cardio and strength routines! And once we tried Yoga Up? We were totally hooked. What was your - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Cari Baeten](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2023/01/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-cari-baeten/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I wish I would have joined sooner! I had thought about trying out Dragonfly for years. I finally did the intro month and met a friend there for my first class. I’ve been hooked since! What was your yoga/barre experience before Dfly? I had done a little yoga - [Fitchburg Yogi of the Month: Jennifer Roosien](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2023/02/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-jennifer-roosien/) - How did you get started at Dfly?/ What was your yoga or barre experience before Dfly? I am originally from Grand Rapids, MI and moved to Madison in the Fall of 2018. When I first moved here, I searched out and attended most (if not all) of the yoga studios Madison had to offer. It - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Pi Semrad](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2012/07/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-pi-semrad/) - Pi Semrad never saw herself as a yogi until she stepped into our Middleton studio three weeks ago. “Although I sweat a lot, I appreciate being in a heated room while working out. I feel more flexible when I'm warm. I'm beginning to understand how much effort it takes for every movement you do in - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Doreen Pritts](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2012/08/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-doreen-pritts/) - Doreen moved to Middleton in January and was thrilled to see our “Opening Soon” sign. She could not wait for us to start classes. Needless to say she helped celebrate our opening by attending the Grand Opening classes. Her first class was Introduction to Fire. When asked about her thoughts on the studio she shared - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Inge Shaw](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2012/09/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-inge-shaw/) - How long have you practiced Hot Yoga? Six months! I had never practiced Yoga of any kind. Since my college years, I have always stayed active doing aerobics, running, spinning & weightlifting. What brought you to Dragonfly? My sister (Tola) had transformed her fitness regimen by doing the Hot Yoga at Dragonfly and I was - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Barb McPherson](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2012/10/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-barb-mcpherson/) - Barb has recently added Hot Yoga to the top of her list of fitness programs that work. Being a working mother of four children easily leads to being busy, so she was looking for convenience, comfort and results. Hot Yoga gives her a framework for remaining active and focusing on increasing her flexibility and breath. - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Hannah Gern](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2012/12/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-hannah-gern/) - Hannah is a recent college graduate, earning a degree in Environmental Biology. She maintained an active lifestyle working out at the campus wellness center. Her degree program required completing an activity credit. Out of the many activity classes offered, she chose Yoga! She is so happy that she did, as it has led her to - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Patty Heaston](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2013/01/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-patty-heaston/) - Miss Patty started at Dragonfly with a Summer Groupon and couldn't make the full 31 days before becoming a monthly member! There is so much she enjoys about the Dragonfly classes, the AMAZING instructors that guide “Her Body by Dragonfly”, the variety of the classes and the variety within the classes depending on the instructor. - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Susan LeGrand Levine](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2013/03/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-susan-legrand-levine/) - Susan began this journey when her daughter gave her a yoga mat and a Dragonfly 10 Class pass for Christmas... I was a total beginner before Dragonfly. In October, a friend of mine kept asking me to join her at Dragonfly but I could not imagine doing yoga in a hot room and sweating...I kept - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Jay Weatherford](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2013/03/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-jay-weatherford/) - Jay was looking for an activity to compliment his cycling and some of his cycling friends mentioned that yoga was a great way to increase core strength and flexibility. This led Jay to Dragonfly to get more information on classes as Yoga was something new for him. Jay: I have absolutely NO previous yoga experience. - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Paula Toltzien](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2013/04/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-paula-toltzien/) - When I first started my yoga journey last November, I had just completed a 12-week “Biggest Losers” boot camp and was looking for a different kind of a workout. My two daughters, Tina and Kelly, went to Dragonfly and recommended it to me. They said that if I tried it I would love it just - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Bret Piontek](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2013/05/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-bret-piontek/) - I was looking for a new exercise program that I could be more consistent in doing. My friend and co-worker, Ericka Roethe, was working towards her 60 day challenge at the time and highly recommended Dragonfly. She was getting such great results and encouraged me to try it out. About 11 years ago, I became - [Middleton Yogi of the Month Cassandra Foxen](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2013/07/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-cassandra-foxen/) - I started at Dragonfly sometime in January with the intention to keep myself in shape through the winter. I have always been a runner but I admit I am a fair weather runner - a true runner should run through any weather (at least that is what I am told) – but I don’t. I - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Jessica Thompson](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2013/08/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-jessica-thompson/) - I have always loved to exercise. Prior to Dfly, I had been attending a 4 day weekly boot camp. Unfortunately, due to a significant knee injury I suffered a number of years ago, after 8 months of camp my knee had enough so I began looking for an alternative form of exercise. My yoga experience - [Dfly Middleton is Getting Bigger in September! Yes!!!](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2013/08/dfly-middleton-is-getting-bigger-in-september-yes/) - We’re Expanding in Middleton! This September we’ll open a new room at our Middleton location: Introducing STUDIO MILD A space for Teacher Training, dFLY BarreAmped, and non-heated yoga classes Dragonfly Middleton keeps on flying! We love our current studio space (now dubbed Studio HOT), and it’s clear you do too! Some of our classes (like - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Gretchen Flueckiger](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2013/08/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-gretchen-flueckiger/) - I initially got started at Dragonfly because I was searching the city of Madison for a Barre class. Dragonfly entered the Barre market in Madison and I immediately signed up for a class. I was so excited there was finally a studio in town that offered it - I moved back to Madison from Chicago - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Michelle Felder](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2013/10/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-michelle-felder/) - I was looking for something I could commit to because the gym just wasn't motivating me to stay active. I was unsure at first because I hate being hot. Boy, am I glad I did not listen to myself. What I enjoy most about the classes are the teachers. Everyone has their own personality and - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Ann Neale](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2013/10/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-ann-neale/) - I was looking for a gentler workout, my step daughter suggested Hot Yoga and Dragonfly. I had no experience with Yoga and was a bit intimidated by it. I felt I wasn't flexible enough. I really couldn't touch my toes when I began! I was hooked after my first class. The heat is also very - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Marybeth Mayo](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2013/11/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-marybeth-mayo/) - Six months after moving to Madison, I started looking around for a yoga studio or gym to join – my desk job was turning me into a couch potato! I got Groupons for two different studios and tried both, since I was a bit intimidated by the heat at first. The community and teachers at - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Erin Green](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2014/01/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-erin-green/) - During a cold winter afternoon while buried in my work I did not realize the person about to walk through the door would change my life forever. This special person dropped off some free class passes from Dragonfly Hot Yoga. I am someone who absolutely despises cold temperatures so to me this sounded like a - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Scott Chase](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2014/02/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-scott-chase/) - In November of 2012, I had a really bad accident which resulted in a broken leg with multiple pins and rods used to repair it. After months of recovery and physical therapy, my strength and flexibility in my leg wasn't at the point to resume all the physical activities I enjoy doing. I was given - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Katie Frank](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2014/03/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-katie-frank/) - Like so many others, I have spent my life struggling to find a fitness routine that I could adhere to. I used to be the person who would say to someone who was mending an injury from his activity du jour “See, that’s why I don’t work out.” When someone would boast about her runner’s - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Joy Randall](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2014/04/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-joy-randall/) - Last spring was a very difficult time in my life. Between complications at work, stress at home, and trying to complete a Master’s degree, I needed something that I could do that would help me cope with all of the anxiety in my life. My usual go to workouts--playing volleyball and training for triathlons, was - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Field Stark](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2014/05/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-field-stark/) - When the basketball coach called my mom to try to recruit me in seventh grade, she told him that her girls didn’t play sports. Tumbling into my twenties, I found that I loved to exercise! I had trained and gotten my CNT (Certified Natural Trainer) at the Monkey Bar Gym where bodyweight training and clean - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Felipe Hernandez](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2014/06/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-felipe-hernandez/) - I got started with Dragonfly through the use of a Groupon deal during the Fall of 2012. I had taken about a year to explore the different venues around town to see what each was like and what they offered. After exploring all the options that I had, I decided on Dragonfly because of the - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Julie D'Onofrio](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2014/07/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-julie-donofrio/) - I got started at Dragonfly thanks to my yogi pal Lori Platz. She kept raving about the studio and hot yoga so I decided to give it a try. Before Dragonfly I had tried many yoga studios around town. Each time a yoga Groupon was offered I bought it. I already had a gym membership, - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Jean Upton](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2014/08/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-jean-upton/) - I got my start at Dragonfly last spring when I was experiencing thyroid problems and somewhat sleepless nights. My daughter suggested I give hot yoga a try. I had previously taken a yoga class at my former workplace, but it was hard for me to follow along, as I am a lip reader and have - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Mandy Hyde](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2014/09/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-mandy-hyde/) - I started Dragonfly a few years ago when I first moved to Madison and was looking for somewhere to practice. I was thrilled when I found out there was a studio less than a mile from my house! Before Dragonfly, I had been to a few yoga classes here and there, but had never found - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Lynn Lanning](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2014/10/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-lynn-lanning/) - Six years ago after my daughter Sarah Sky was born, I joined a local gym. I was actively involved in taking the Group Classes offered at this gym – Body Combat, Body Sculpt, and Body Pump to name a few. A good friend of mine encouraged me to try the new Hot Yoga that our - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Jonathan Krogman](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2014/11/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-jonathan-krogman/) - I spent my childhood and adult life competing in sports and training in preparation for those sports. I was always one dimensional with my approach. Weight training. That worked when I was younger, but as I tacked on the years it began to take its toll. The sports and training related injuries began piling up. - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Casey Collins](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2014/12/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-casey-collins/) - In late 2008, after many chronic health issues, I was diagnosed with late-stage chronic neurological Lyme Disease, a tick-borne illness that causes severe fatigue, joint inflammation, mood issues and a myriad of other symptoms. The illness caused me to lose my career, my health, financial stability, and the “normalcy of life” that I – and - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Lori Platz](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2015/01/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-lori-platz/) - I was very excited to learn that a new yoga studio was opening up on Junction Road in Middleton during the summer of 2012. My office is nearby so this location would be convenient for me right after work, plus I was intrigued by what hot yoga was all about; so as soon as the - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Sarah Parpart](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2015/02/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-sarah-parpart/) - I got started at Dragonfly through the introductory one month unlimited pass. I had been looking for a new regimen in my life that would help with stress, strength, and weight and had been interested in trying yoga. In researching studios, Dragonfly seemed to offer everything I was looking for and more, with hot yoga - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Amanda Utz](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2015/03/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-amanda-utz/) - I had been interested in starting yoga when I stumbled upon and purchased the Dragonfly Groupon shortly after the Middleton studio opened. During the few months after my purchase, I only attended one or two classes. Over the next several months, my job became increasingly demanding of my time. I realized that I needed to - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Alexis Balgeman](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2015/04/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-alexis-balgeman/) - When I first moved to Madison after college to start my job, I was looking for someplace to workout daily. I debated joining a gym, but always found myself becoming bored with the routine thirty to forty-five minutes of cardio and weight lifting. I wanted something with variety and something that could challenge me. After - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Holly Ringen](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2015/05/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-holly-ringen/) - Yoga has been calling me since I was a child, but it took me a long time to pay attention. I remember getting up early to watch Lilia’s Yoga and You on public television. I don’t think I ever followed along, I just marveled. It wasn’t something I would attempt on my own, and when - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Gary Hartung](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2015/06/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-gary-hartung/) - I was taking classes at another west side health club and heard that Dragonfly was opening up. A sister and a co-worker were going to Dragonfly and recommended that I give it try. At the time, I was looking for a yoga studio that offered a fun atmosphere, more types of classes and class times - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Marti Lindstrom](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2015/07/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-marti-lindstrom/) - My best friend, Carol, started going to Dfly and I tagged along. I was interested in doing yoga, but needed someone to nudge me there. After the first class, I was hooked. I was first exposed to yoga as a kid. My mom did yoga way back when and practiced daily at home. I remember - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Jason Argraves](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2015/08/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-jason-argraves/) - I started at Dragonfly when I stopped traveling weekly for work. Travel and lack of exercise had begun to take a toll on my overall health. I knew I needed to make a change. It was hard for me to figure out what I should do considering I never liked working out. I had taken - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Susan Stolen](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2015/09/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-susan-stolen/) - Most of my workouts prior to starting at Dragonfly had been a party of one. I was looking for a workout in a group environment. Yoga intrigued me for this group dynamic. I also loved the idea of the mind/body/spirit connection. My neighbor, Peggy, started enthusiastically talking about Dragonfly Hot Yoga. She loved it – - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Stephanie Rick](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2015/11/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-stephanie-rick/) - I started with Dragonfly in the fall of 2012 with one of the “10 class slash” passes. As time went on, I was attending more and more classes - so I finally signed up as a member and haven’t looked back! Previously, I had done some yoga videos, but it was never a consistent part - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Liz Waldinger](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2015/12/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-liz-waldinger/) - My friend and I started at Dragonfly with the free trial class. I had very little yoga experience so I was looking forward to learning something new. The first class I attended was Fire. I enjoyed the heat of the room, as it added a new challenge of focusing on breathing. As my attendance increased - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Chananate Uthaisar](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2016/01/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-chananate-uthaisar/) - I started my yoga practice at Dragonfly right after I moved to Middleton about six months ago. My practice has helped me become acquainted with my new city, people and environment, as well as accommodate to a new job. I was first exposed to yoga when I was in graduate school. What I remember about - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Jaime Hoerres](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2016/02/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-jaime-hoerres/) - I first started at Dragonfly after attending a hot yoga class at a neighboring health club. It had just opened up close to my work/home & I thought I would check it out. I had taken a few non-heated yoga classes and I really liked it, but I always felt I did not sweat enough. - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Julie Waldren](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2016/02/fitchburg-yogi-of-the-month-julie-waldren/) - I discovered Dragonfly Hot Yoga in January 2014, during what was the longest and most frigid winter I can remember. I was also struggling with built-up shoulder tension from working at a desk all day, so I decided to try a hot yin class. I didn’t immediately know how I felt about hot yoga, but - [Middleton Yogis of the Month: Mark & Alice Udvari-Solner](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2016/04/middleton-yogis-of-the-month-mark-alice-udvari-solner/) - Mark and I (Alice) came to Dragonfly to find our own practice and intention. Sometimes those elements intersect and sometimes they don’t. This resembles a life of 32 years together. Once we were inseparable. We are now more realistic about who we are individually and collectively. The beautiful thing about Dragonfly is that it fosters - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Jared Marske](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2016/05/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-jared-marske/) - I started at Dragonfly Hot Yoga with the free trial class, then purchased one month for $40 the same day, which then led to becoming a full time member during my one month trial. I had tried yoga a few times as it was incorporated into our warm ups and cool downs at another gym. - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Ashley Bruckner](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2016/06/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-ashley-bruckner/) - My sister-in-law convinced me to go to Dragonfly Hot Yoga two winters ago when I realized I could not eat and drink whatever I wanted anymore...the dryer didn't shrink my jeans. Except for a P-90X class, (which my husband and I tried one time and decided not to try it again), I did not have - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Barbara Wendelberger](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2016/07/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-barbara-wendelberger/) - I had been doing (unheated) yoga on and off for 7 years when I met Dragonfly Owner Megan Kaiser one evening while out for dinner at the Great Dane. We started talking about yoga and Dragonfly, and I proceeded to tell her that I had no interest in doing hot yoga...ever. Fortunately, I took Megan - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Brian Rawlins](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2016/08/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-brian-rawlins/) - Eight months ago (Nov 2015), I tried a yoga flow class at Dragonfly. It was a life-altering experience. I began an amazing cleanse of my body, mind and spirit. Ever since, I have regularly attended classes. I enjoy the amazing heated room, the challenging poses, the wonderful music, the positive learning environment and the strength - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Renee Shanesy](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2016/09/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-renee-shanesy/) - I was looking for a change from my current workout routine, as I feel it is important I enjoy fitness and continue to be challenged. A friend said I would love the BarreAmped classes so that was my first taste of Dfly. From there I became immersed in yoga, all types of BarreAmped, as well - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Beth Weinman](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2016/10/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-beth-weinman/) - I moved to Madison two years ago and used a Groupon to check out various fitness options. I was very excited when I came across the BarreAmped classes at Dragonfly. I had done barre a few years back in Chicago but was on hiatus from it as it wasn't easily accessible to me in Milwaukee. - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Allison Grayev](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2016/11/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-allison-grayev/) - I started in the Winter of 2015 as some of my friends had been coming and suggested that I might like it. Who knew at that time that I would end up being the one who would still be coming regularly? From my first class, I was welcomed into the studio and my fear of - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Carly Schneider](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2016/12/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-carly-schneider/) - I started at Dragonfly in December 2014 after sustaining a running injury. Being a life-long distance runner, it was devastating to put that passion on the back burner for the foreseeable future. At that point I had been debating trying yoga for about a year and the injury was the decision-maker. Yoga, I thought, was - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Mary Mitchell](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2017/01/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-mary-mitchell/) - My first class at Dragonfly was a free pop-up flow in Middleton with the teachers in training. It was a little over 1.5 years ago, and I was 60lbs overweight with very little yoga experience. It was my first HOT yoga class, and although I ended up spending most of the class in child's pose, - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Laura Baumgard](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2017/02/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-laura-baumgard/) - I injured myself running a marathon and my orthopedic surgeon suggested I try yoga. I've always been a cardio driven person, so my friend suggested I try hot yoga and she was going to Dragonfly, so I decided to give it a try! I had only ever done a couple of classes of normal yoga. - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: LeAnn Heun](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2017/03/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-leann-heun/) - My incredible friend and neighbor suggested I try yoga in April 2015 after several personal challenges I was dealing with. Without her suggestion, I would have never thought of yoga as a way to de-stress and exercise! Much love and thanks to my friend! I have been a runner for ages, so yoga really used - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Maxwell Love](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2017/05/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-maxwell-love/) - I started meditating four years ago because I was stressed at work. Meditation was hard - really hard! I started with unguided meditation and couldn’t do it for more than five minutes. Someone introduced me to free guided meditations hosted by the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. I worked up to meditating 25 minutes a - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Megan Pardi](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2017/06/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-megan-pardi/) - I was trying to find a gym that I could commit to and still feel comfortable. I knew I needed a place that provided an array of classes that kept me accountable for my fitness and prevented me from getting bored. Many of my coworkers were doing yoga and recommended Dragonfly. In 2015, I did - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Valerie Shea](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2017/07/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-valerie-shea/) - Friends asked me to join Dragonfly. I had been at a different studio, but DFLY is closer to home. It's also warm and welcoming, and I am very impressed with the design. Nevertheless, I had found excuses not to practice until Kelly Perna asked if anyone was interested in joining her for the thirty day - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: William Hutter](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2017/08/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-william-hutter/) - I had been contemplating trying hot yoga but was on the fence since heat really isn't my thing. But, curiosity got the better of me when I found a Groupon for Dragonfly. Of course I didn't use it and figured I was out the money. My partner loves Dragonfly and said I should call to - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Shaney Andler](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2017/09/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-shaney-andler/) - Three years ago, my boys were heading back to school in the Fall and my friend asked me to try out a class. I have been going consistently since that very day. Before Dragonfly, I was primarily a runner and I also used to do Barre tapes at home. I had taken a few yoga - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Roxanne DePaul](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2017/10/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-roxanne-depaul/) - I started at Dragonfly in 2014 the week I had to have my father placed with Hospice. I was so stressed about his impending death that I needed a more productive way to channel my feelings. When my father died, I decided to give the time I had spent caring for him to myself, specifically - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Rebecca Schulenburg](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2017/12/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-rebecca-schulenburg/) - Before I started at Dragonfly, I was out of town visiting a friend who had recently gotten into hot yoga. Although I was a bit skeptical, as I tend to enjoy cardio exercise, I agreed to go to one of her classes with her. I was amazed that I loved every minute of the class, - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Rob Ringeisen](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2018/01/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-rob-ringeisen/) - There was not much yoga in my life before Dragonfly. I had tried P90x and thought the yoga section was hard! A friend had lost weight and solved his nagging back problems through hot yoga. I was intrigued so I started with a 5:30 AM Flow class with Suki. I love the whole class experience. - [Middleton Yogis of the Month: Brian & Jill Glenzinski](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2018/02/middleton-yogis-of-the-month-brian-jill-glenzinski/) - (Jill) It was four years ago with a Groupon for a 5-pack of BarreAmped classes that a friend suggested, “Let’s just check it out”. I didn’t even own a yoga mat, and I was going to see how things go, not ready to commit to anything. Well, I really liked the BarreAmped classes but was - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Miranda Eldien](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2018/03/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-miranda-eldien/) - In June, I started a new position right down the street at the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board and was looking for a studio close by. I had done yoga in the past and heard awesome things about Dragonfly, so I thought I would try it out. I am still here today, so I think my - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Robert Olsen](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2018/04/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-robert-olsen/) - I started at Dragonfly in 2013 as part of recovering from a serious back injury. I had done some yoga in the past, somewhat sporadically, and knew it could be a key part of recovery. For some time I was limited, and stayed mostly with Yin classes, which I still do and enjoy. Eventually I - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Kyle Wilson](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2018/05/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-kyle-wilson/) - I began taking classes in January 2017. I was working out at the gym a lot and I wanted a complement to that routine. I thought yoga was a good choice because it would help me improve my balance, static strength, and flexibility. My first experience with yoga was a class in college. More recently - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Natalie Nguyen](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2018/07/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-natalie-nguyen/) - When I moved to Madison from Los Angeles two years ago, I joined Dragonfly as a way to stay active but since then, it has become a lot more than just a way to stay fit. Although I was a gymnast for 14 years and an NCAA Division I triple jumper, I had little yoga - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Marybeth Call](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2018/08/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-marybeth-call/) - How did you get started at Dfly? My oldest son Jake, who went to Dfly when he went to School at UW Madison, gave me the $40 month trail and yoga mat for my birthday over a year ago. What is/was your yoga/BarreAmped experience before Dfly? I had no prior experience at all with yoga. - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Yeong Kim](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2018/10/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-yeong-kim/) - My new year's resolution had been the same for a decade before joining Dragonfly Hot Yoga. It was to find fitness so I can lose weight, gain strength and relieve stress. I joined a gym but ended up donating two years of membership. I played tennis with my husband. He is a great player but - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Meghan Johnson](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2018/11/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-meghan-johnson/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I was training for a half marathon and bored with logging miles, my friend Colleen suggested I try a Power Up class with her, I was immediately hooked! I had done cross training previously but never in a heated room, taking classes regularly has greatly improved my lung - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Paul Pustina](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2018/12/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-paul-pustina/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I got to know Tola and Inge through business events. I thought if everyone at Dfly was like them, it would be a great place to learn and grow in my yoga practice. I have been a member now for going on two years. What is/was your yoga/barreamped - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Sara Strell](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2019/01/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-sara-strell/) - I had only practiced yoga a handful of other times before finding Dfly. I explored the Middleton studio primarily because of the convenient location and the class times that fit with my schedule needs. I have always been active, but gravitated more towards running, weights, and the occasional at-home video. After both of my children - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Teresa Mahlik](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2019/02/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-teresa-mahlik/) - How did you get started at Dragonfly? I had always been a student to yoga but wanted to find a studio that would incorporate my yoga practice with my desire to build strength in a weight bearing experience. Through my search I had yet to find an establishment that offered quality within both practices until - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Jessica Wray](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2019/03/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-jessica-wray/) - Before I became a member at Dfly 2 years ago I was in a work out rut. I was going to a gym that offered a large variety of classes (spin, step, Zumba, body pump, yoga) and although I liked their classes and instructors I was ready to try something new. I also wanted to - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Maria Marunich](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2019/05/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-maria-marunich/) - If I remember correctly, a friend told me about Dragonfly. At the time I was a member at another yoga studio in town but the idea of adding a weight/cardio class appealed to me. So I gave Yoga Up at try. Wow, I had no idea what I was getting myself into but the challenge - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Emily Gregory](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2019/06/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-emily-gregory/) - How did you get started at Dfly? When I was training for the Madison Marathon back in 2015, I injured my foot. I pushed through the marathon, but knew that I needed to take a break from running. I knew there were many different options for working out, but was so very lost on where - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Leigh Tsipis](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2019/08/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-leigh-tsipis/) - I tried Dfly for the first time shortly after I moved to Wisconsin. My friend asked me if I wanted to try hot yoga and I thought she was crazy. I had never done any type of yoga before, let alone in a hot room! She assured me that I would like it and she - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Jennifer Weisensel](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2019/09/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-jennifer-weisensel/) - I got started at Dfly around January of 2017 when my friend Gretchen had started attending and she talked me in to joining her for a Flow class. I wasn't very excited to go and I had absolutely no intention of becoming a yogi. I had done yoga only a handful of times before I - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Scott Chauvin](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2019/10/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-scott-chauvin/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I got started through friends and the $5 drop in classes on Saturday/Sundays. What was your yoga/barreamped experience before Dfly? My first exposure to yoga was through P90X 11 years ago when I lost weight and decided to get in better shape. However, I didn’t continue practicing so - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Nicole Hessels](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2019/11/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-nicole-hessels/) - My Dragonfly journey began in fall of 2018. My family and I were relocating from Hudson, WI. I had accepted a position with Exact Sciences and we were waiting for our home to sell. Four days a week were spent in Madison and 3 days in Hudson. The commute continued for 5 months! I was - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Stephanie Noskowiak](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2019/12/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-stephanie-noskowiak/) - How did you get started at Dfly? A friend of mine brought me to a class a couple years ago. I wanted to become more flexible so I figured I would give it a try. I started going to the Flow classes until I found the Power Up and Yoga Up classes. After attending these - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Jennifer Norr](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2020/01/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-jennifer-norr/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I started with the groupon $40 for unlimited classes for a month. What was your yoga/barreamped experience before Dfly? My first yoga class was when I was in Second Grade taught by my Mom who studied in India. Fast forward a few years (well, more like decades), I - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Elizabeth Devine](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2020/02/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-elizabeth-devine/) - I have dabbled in yoga and fitness classes since college, but it wasn’t until I broke my arm 3 years ago that I really got into yoga & Dragonfly. I broke my arm snowboarding, so a hot yoga studio seemed like the complete opposite of an icy mountain and a safe place to start becoming - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Jon Bake](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2020/03/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-jon-bake/) - How did you get started at Dfly? A few years ago, I moved back to Madison after being away for grad school. As luck would have it, my apartment was right down the street from the Dfly studio. When walking or driving past Dfly, I remember saying to myself, “I have to try that someday.” - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Rachel Nachreiner](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2021/07/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-rachel-nachreiner/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I started coming to Dragonfly in 2013 while still in high school after receiving an unlimited month of yoga as a gift. It took me awhile to finally start classes, but once I did, I was hooked!! I continued coming to Dragonfly while home from college and now - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Amie Zellner](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2021/09/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-amie-zellner/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I got started at Dragonfly years ago (don’t remember when) then stopped for a bit then restarted in Jan of 2020. I did the online classes much of COVID. What is/was your yoga/barreamped experience before Dfly? What do you enjoy most from attending Dfly classes? I have attended - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Meg Hopton](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2021/10/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-meg-hopton/) - How did you get started at Dfly?/ What was your yoga/barreamped experience before Dfly? I was interested in trying yoga, so I took advantage of a one-month trial promotional offer. None and in fact, I had never even heard of barre before I began at Dfly. What do you enjoy most from attending Dfly classes? - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Megan Heim](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2021/11/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-megan-heim/) - How did you get started at Dfly? What was your yoga/barreamped experience before Dfly? I was looking for ways to incorporate more mindfulness into my life and took a yin class with a friend. I was immediately hooked and became a regular attendee and member in April 2019. I took a few yoga classes at - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Jen Pham](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2021/12/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-jen-pham/) - How did you get started at Dfly? What was your yoga/barreamped experience before Dfly? I started taking classes at Flyght actually. Everyone there was so nice and welcoming that I wanted to try out the sister yoga studio and eventually signed up for the all access passes. I had never done yoga and tried 1 - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Lauren Morey](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2022/01/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-lauren-morey/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I had passed by the studio so many times, was intrigued and thought, "I should check that out." So on Mother's Day in 2015 I treated myself to a trial class of Power Up and was immediately hooked! What is/was your yoga/barreamped experience before Dfly? Pretty much zero! - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Yahina Avila Vargas](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2022/02/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-yahina-avila-vargas/) - How did you get started at Dfly? A friend of mine was doing the intro month and invited me to join her. It was the middle of winter and the heat of the room felt awesome! What was your yoga/barreamped experience before Dfly? My yoga journey started a while ago. When I moved to Madison, - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Liz Mussehl](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2022/03/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-liz-mussehl/) - How did you get started at Dfly? Flashback to about 9 years ago, after experiencing bereavement, a friend invited me to a flow class at Dragonfly. I was feeling lost after losing my daughter and my friend thought yoga would be a great way to help me cope. She was right! I was totally hooked - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: McKayla Trotter](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2022/04/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-mckayla-trotter/) - How did you get started at Dfly? What was your yoga/barreamped experience before Dfly? I started Dfly in 2018 when a co-worker of mine introduced me, and as they say... the rest is history! I had absolutely no experience with yoga before that first class in 2018. What do you enjoy most from attending Dfly - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Nilda Morack](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2022/05/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-nilda-morack/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I moved back to Wisconsin last September and wanted to continue my journey of mind and body balance. I searched for the yoga studio with the best reviews. Ta-Da! DFLY was the first one listed on all searches What was your yoga/barreamped experience before Dfly? As an adult, - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Tom Vomastic](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2022/06/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-tom-vomastic/) - I registered for the Dragonfly free month trial that was offered in a mail advertisement in December 2021 and started the trial in January 2022 after Winter break. I had no Yoga or Barre experience. The friends that I have made are my favorite part about attending Dragonfly classes, especially considering the changes to social - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Heather Schwenn](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2022/07/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-heather-schwenn/) - I had wanted to start going to Dragonfly for years, but my schedule was so chaotic, I wouldn’t have been able to start a regular practice. When my schedule finally stabilized, I joined. When I lived in California, I did a similar barre class called the Dailey Method for a couple of years and also - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Sarah](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2022/08/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-sarah/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I have a demanding job in veterinary medicine. A colleague recommended that I practice yoga in order to protect myself physically and mentally on the job. What is/was your yoga/barre experience before Dfly?/ What do you enjoy most from attending Dfly classes? I started watching YouTube videos in - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Angela Rachidi](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2022/09/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-angela-rachidi/) - How did you get started at Dfly? In 2017, my family and I had just moved to Middleton and we welcomed baby #4. I was more than ready for some fitness options! My husband bought me a month pass to Dragonfly as a gift after I suggested I might like to get back into yoga. - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Angela Bozo](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2022/10/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-angela-bozo/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I was gifted a 10 class pass from a friend and we attended a few classes together. I had practiced yoga previously but never in the heat. What is/was your yoga/barre experience before Dfly? I have been practicing yoga on and off for about 14 years. My first - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Kyle Wilson](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2022/11/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-kyle-wilson-2/) - I began taking classes in January 2017. I was working out at the gym a lot and I wanted a complement to that routine. I thought yoga was a good choice because it would help me improve my balance, static strength, and flexibility. My first experience with yoga was a class in college. I didn't - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Amy Pophal](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2022/12/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-amy-pophal/) - My first experience with Yoga was a huge disaster. Prior to my classes at Dragonfly, I had never attended a Hot yoga class before and my very well meaning neighbor talked me into going with her to a Flow class at a different studio. It was 100+ degrees in the yoga room and I lasted - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Rhonda Gessler](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2023/01/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-rhonda-gessler/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I drove by the Junction Rd. studio and decided to stop in and check it out. What is/was your yoga/barreamped experience before Dfly? Yoga DVDs but no Barre experience. What do you enjoy most from attending Dfly classes? Love the instructors and front desk staff. Everyone is welcoming. - [Middleton Yogi of the Month: Amber Hansman](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2023/02/middleton-yogi-of-the-month-amber-hansman/) - How did you get started at Dfly? I had mentioned a couple of times that I was interested in trying yoga so last Mother’s Day my kids got me a one month membership at Dfly! I was hooked pretty much immediately and tried out a bunch of different classes during that first month. As soon - [Dowtown Yogi of the Month: Laura Carlson](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2017/04/dowtown-yogi-of-the-month-laura-carlson/) - I was initially drawn to yoga my sophomore year of college. I was going through some pretty severe mental illness as a result of overcommitting and was using yoga as a way to get a workout in with some extra relaxation benefits. At that point in my life, I had lost sight of my own - [Have Yoga, Will's Travels: Parte Tres](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2014/03/have-yoga-wills-travels-parte-tres/) - A lot of people ask me about traveling to, from and in Brazil. If Brazil was something you could buy in the supermarket, the shape of the bottle would be mysterious, the label bright and sexy, and the contents unknown but with an amazing sweet aroma. All of those things are true, but there is - [Have Yoga, Will's Travels: Parte Dos](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2014/03/have-yoga-wills-travels-parte-dos/) - Greetings from South America! This morning finds me in a tiny apartment with nine people, all of whom slept here overnight on couches, beds, mattresses and any cushion they could find after celebrating the first night of carnival in Rio de Janeiro. My wife and I arrived in Rio in the wee hours of Wednesday - [Have Yoga, Will's Travels](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2014/02/have-yoga-wills-travels/) - I have been in Ecuador for almost a week and already have had so many amazing experiences that it is hard to pick a few to write about. My wife and I will be traveling for a total of a month, starting in Ecuador for a wedding and then moving on to Rio de Janeiro - [Oh, the places WE'LL go!](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2013/11/oh-the-places-well-go/) - Hi Team Dragonfly! I don't get a chance often enough to write on this blog, but I've been feeling very grateful and inspired lately and wanted to make sure to take some time to send you all a note. For the past two and a half years, Dragonfly has developed into one very special community. - [Announcing Our Raffle Winners! Are You One?](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2013/07/announcing-our-raffle-winners-are-you-one/) - Dear Dragonfliers, Thank you so much for making Week of the Dragonflies a huge success! We hope you enjoyed our customer appreciation week--from our donation classes and our membership/intro offer sales to our fun member tote bags and raffle. With your help, we were able to raise over $3,000 for the Making Strides Against Breast - [Challenge Yourself!](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2012/09/challenge-yourself/) - Challenge yourself with our ongoing 30 & 60 Day Challenges by completing 30 classes in 30 days, or 60 classes in 60 days. Experience for yourself the amazing physical, mental and physiological benefits of a daily practice! Stop by the front desk to get started. - [Instructor Spotlight: Carrie and Tiffany](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2012/08/instructor-spotlight-carrie-and-tiffany/) - Carrie Johnson and Tiffany Geier are in our Instructor Spotlight this month. Dragonfly owner, Megan Ryan Kaiser, asks the two of them some questions about yoga and dream jobs. Take a couple minutes and get to know Carrie and Tiffany a little better! Megan: How has yoga changed/transformed your life? Tiffany: Finding yoga has been - [Business of the Month: Scott's Windows](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2012/06/business-of-the-month-scotts-windows-2/) - When you come to take a class at Dragonfly Hot Yoga, you can’t help but notice the floor to ceiling windows in the studio and the lobby. It’s what makes our studio stand out from others...that natural light. It takes a special company to keep those windows sparkling clean so yogis can get that feeling - [Breaking Busy](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2013/07/breaking-busy/) - Chatting recently with my business partner, Will, we started wondering why so many people seem to be obsessed with being busy. Inevitably, of course, there are going to be those days - maybe even weeks - when life is truly busy and crazed. But more often than not, if we sit down and actually look - [Hey Dfly: Your Questions Answered](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2013/05/he-dfly-your-questions-answered/) - Q: How do you clean the studio flooring? A: Our studio flooring is specifically made for hot yoga and is very easy to clean and very hygenic. We steam it and vacuum it and have a professional company (Thanks Rock Solid Cleaning!) come in to give it a deep cleaning with their antibacterial cleansers. Our - [Free to Breathe Yogathon Recap](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2013/03/free-to-breathe-yogathon-recap/) - When I was invited to participate in Free To Breathe Yogathon via Dragonfly Hot Yoga (which took place on February 23 at Union South), I was thrilled to volunteer my time representing our wonderful community and for such a great cause. I didn't realize however, how very few survivors of lung cancer there were. Out - [Megan and Dfly in the State Journal!](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2013/01/megan-and-dfly-in-the-state-journal/) - Dragonfly owner Megan Ryan Kaiser was featured in Monday's edition of the Wisconsin State Journal as part of their Emerging Business Series! Check out the article here: Yoga is hot at Dragonfly Studios We also want to share some of Megan's responses that didn't make it into the article to give you a better idea - [Fly Girls Flew...](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2013/01/fly-girls-flew/) - ...soared, and achieved liftoff! What an amazing group of girls ages 11-14, came through Dragonfly doors for our first tween girl workshop. We had about 25 different girls take part in this 3 day endeavor over Winter Break. Each of the days offered a different yoga focus. On Day 1, we learned Sun Salutations, and - [Note from Will, part owner of Dragonfly](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2012/12/note-from-will-part-owner-of-dragonfly/) - Dragonfly Hot Yoga started with two dreams and an email. One dream quickly went by the wayside, while the other, a hot yoga studio on the West side of Madison, lived on and has become a beautiful place for the community to practice yoga. Until June of this year I hadn’t met most of our - [Get Personal! Schedule a Training Session With Us](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2012/10/get-personal-schedule-a-training-session-with-us/) - Personal training sessions at Dragonfly are more than just private yoga sessions. Although we can accommodate people who want to fine-tune their yoga practice, we can offer other things such as relaxation, meditation or anything else the you want. For instance, if the you want to incorporate Pilates or BarreAmped into your session, we have - [Business of the Month: Foxy's Salon](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2012/09/business-of-the-month-foxys-salon/) - Foxy’s Salon is located in the same building as Dragonfly Hot Yoga’s Middleton location just down the hall! We love having owner Pam Fox as a neighbor and chatted with her about her business and her love of hot yoga. Dragonfly Hot Yoga: Tell us a little bit about Foxy's Salon. How long have you - [I Am Dragonfly: My Experience of Yoga & Arthritis](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2012/09/i-am-dragonfly-my-experience-of-yoga-arthritis/) - For years I was intrigued by yoga but I was intimidated by the idea of “yogi’s.” In my head a “yogi” was a toned, ripped body that could contort themselves, for hours on end, into positions that only the demonically possessed could do. I had attempted classes at various places but the intimidation was ever - [Expecting Something? We now offer Prenatal Yoga!](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2012/09/expecting-something-we-now-offer-prenatal-yoga/) - Prenatal Yoga starts September 27. Don’t worry - 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 - [New Instructor Spotlight: Suki & April](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2012/07/new-instructor-spotlight-suki-april/) - Dragonfly Hot Yoga is proud to welcome two new yoga instructors to Team Dragonfly. We chatted with Suki Warda and April Wahl about their new relationship with our studio and their love of yoga. Dragonfly Hot Yoga: What drew you to become a yoga teacher? Suki Warda: I was inspired to become a yoga teacher - [Practice Your Yoga Practice](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2012/07/practice-your-yoga-practice/) - “We are always practicing something and most of us practice suffering.” -Natalie Goldman I came across this quote while I was at a particularly frustrating time in my yoga practice. Frustrating in the sense that I was not practicing enough yoga. Oh sure, I was in the hot room 4-5 hours a day sometimes. But - [Look Into Your Own Eyes](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2012/07/look-into-your-own-eyes/) - I recently read the book “Women, Food, And God” by Geneen Roth. In it, several women spoke about their daily eating habits and I could not believe how many of them talked about how much they hated themselves after a day of binging. How low is low? What's rock bottom? It doesn't have to be - [10 Things I Love About You When You Walk Into The Hot Room](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2012/07/10-things-i-love-about-you-when-you-walk-into-the-hot-room/) - 1. The fact that you walked in the hot room. We just experienced an unprecedented heatwave in Madison. That didn’t stop some of you. You walked in to the 105 degree studio from the 105 degree parking lot and sweetly exclaimed how little a difference you felt between the two. 2. Your quiet focus. At - [Hot Yoga in the Summertime](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2012/06/hot-yoga-in-the-summertime/) - Hot Yoga in the winter? Yes, please. Hot Yoga in the summer? This may take a little more convincing. Here are five great reasons for why you should do hot yoga in the summer. 1. You will be more acclimated to the summer weather. Ever notice how your electric bill goes up in the summer - [Thank You Yogis!](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2012/06/thank-you-yogis/) - We are honored that you chose us to be the Best Of Madison 2012! - [You are Yoga](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2012/06/you-are-yoga/) - I was taking Bikram class in San Antonio when I heard the teacher say, "Natalie, what are you doing? That's not yoga!" I heard William Broad (the author of the contentious book The Science of Yoga) call Laughter Yoga (not "real" yoga). I've heard "gurus" of a certain style of yoga snidely state that any - [Happy Anniversary!](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2012/06/happy-anniversary/) - One year ago today as I walked up to the doors of what now can be called Dragonfly One, my third chakra was aflutter with that butterflies in the stomach feeling. Could I do this? Could I realistically tell people to stretch, sweat, and breathe? Would they listen to me? Would anyone show up? As - [Our Dragonfly Kula](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2012/05/our-dragonfly-kula/) - I was in the middle of teaching my 9:30 Fire class on Thursday when I got tears in my eyes. I looked at all of the fabulous, sweaty yogis and yoginis in the room, most of them who make this Thursday class their priority. They build their schedule around this class, some of them coming - [We're Adding A New Location!](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2012/05/were-adding-a-new-location/) - In case you haven't heard, the Dragonfly is spreading her wings to Middleton! We will open the doors to our new location at the end of June. Your memberships and class packages will be good at both locations. We will be offering your favorite classes such as Flow, Fire, and Yin as well as adding - [Dragonfly Business Spotlight: Robert Shaw Designs](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2012/05/dragonfly-business-spotlight-robert-shaw-designs/) - You may have noticed our beautiful new shelves designed by Robert Shaw Designs behind the front desk at our Fitchburg location. We chatted with Robert Shaw Designs about their business. Dragonfly Hot Yoga: How did Robert Shaw Design come to be? Robert Shaw Designs: Bob was building custom furniture and Inge was making home decorative - [Top 13 Things I Love That My Yoga Teacher Has Told Me](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2012/05/top-13-things-i-love-that-my-yoga-teacher-has-told-me/) - My teacher in Austin, Texas once said, "Try to learn something from every teacher you come across. Good or bad. You can always open your mind to some new thing." Here is my Top 13 List of things that my yoga teacher has said that I absolutely LOVE. 1. Breathe. My face gets really red - [Slow and Steady Win the Race](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2012/05/slow-and-steady-win-the-race/) - Those of you who have been to my Fire or Yin class (or even my Fusion class) may have heard me say, “Slow and Steady Wins the Race.” We set the pace for class with our opening breathing exercise. Why do we do this? Isn’t the point to get a good sweat on, get our - [Delicious Discomfort](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2011/08/delicious-discomfort/) - “Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.” Dale Carnegie A few months ago I gave myself a challenge: I had to do one thing each day that scared me. It didn’t have to - [Will Yoga Help Me Lose Weight?](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2012/04/will-yoga-help-me-lose-weight/) - In an answer, yes. It can. Yoga allows us to get more in tune with our bodies so that we can identify cravings for what they are and make more conscious choices with what we put in our mouths. Will the amount of calories burned in a yoga class be enough to make that scale - [What does your yoga practice mean to you?](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/2012/04/what-does-your-yoga-practice-mean-to-you/) - For me, yoga is a way to be with myself for an hour. 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See all our policies here > Late & No-Show Fees Reservations are for clients who are definitely coming to class. - [Challenges](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/about/community/personal-challenges/) - Spring Forward Challenge 99 Days of Summer Challenge Fly into Fall Challenge Winter Warm Up Challenge 30 & 60 Day Challenges - [Power Flow](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/classes/power-flow/) - Power Flow is a step up from our regular Flow class. It incorporates more challenging postures such as creative standing poses, arm balances and inversions. Modifications and variations are offered for all poses so that the intensity and challenge is up to you. Power, Sweat, Fly!What we provide: Blocks, straps, and filtered water dispenser Room Temperature - [Flow & Yin](https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/classes/flow-yin/) - Flow & Yin provides the perfect blend of a Vinyasa Flow with a Restorative Yin practice. 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