Our Classes

Gentle Hatha Yoga

Gentle Hatha Yoga is a more leisurely and deeper posture practice. It is a good introduction to yoga as it is the basis of other yoga styles and because there is enough time during classes to perfect the alignment of each posture.

  • This class is designed to help you explore the basic postures used in most active styled yoga classes. Heavily focused on alignment, strengthening and promoting flexibility for the beginners & more advanced students. You will be taking your time to move through the postures to promote healthy habits both on and off the mat. Hatha Basics is amazing for practitioners that enjoy intentional movement and a more meditative approach to their practice. Our evening classes encourage prop use, including blocks, yoga belts and chairs. You can expect an emphasis on simplicity, repetition, and ease of movement. Full-body relaxation and balance are the goals, as we make a full circuit of the body’s range of motion with standing postures, twists, backbends, forward folds, and hip openers.

  • Gentle yoga is a yoga style which as its name suggests, is very gentle in its approach and therefore, not as strenuous as the other practiced forms of yoga. Gentle yoga, because of its innate gentle nature, is perfect for those who cannot meet the demands of physically straining exercises. A form of Hatha Yoga, Gentle Yoga is perfect for the elderly, the 50+ and women who are pregnant. This form of yoga is also preferred by practitioners who are in poor physical condition or those who may have been practicing yoga for some time, but do not have the flexibility to continue towards more advanced levels of yoga styles.

    A typical gentle yoga session consists of slight modifications of the standard poses of hatha yoga. In a lot of poses, the only modification made is that the practitioner is not forced to go as deeply into the pose as required by the standard yoga session. The ultimate aim of this kind of practice is to make sure that the practitioner does not experience any discomfort while performing the pose. For instance, when performing the warrior pose, the gentle yoga practitioner does not have to bend to a complete 90-degree angle, therefore saving the thighs and the hamstrings from the extra strain, this also makes the pose much easier to perform.

  • Morning Gentle Hatha Yoga stretch for the early riser, to lengthen, strengthen and start your morning right. This practice starts with gentle stretches on your back, then move onto all fours to prepare the body for the standing poses to invigorate and energize the body. The practice ends with a series of cooling down poses and a final pose (savasana) to allow the body to harmonize and naturally restore. No experience necessary, all levels welcome, suitable for beginners.

  • A desk friendly practice, that can be done at your place of work. Relieving tight shoulders with a series of neck, shoulders and chest opening poses to make the rest of your day more comfortable. Recharge your energy levels by linking the breath to the movement as the instructor guides you in and out of the sequence and leaving time for lunch. No experience necessary, all levels welcome.

  • Join us for Summer Yoga in the Park. We’ll meet on the green area across Idylwylde Community Hall, weather permitting.

Weekly Classes

Chair Yoga

Chair Yoga is a safe and gentle practice, where you can enjoy all the benefits of traditional yoga while being comfortably supported by a chair.  This class is for people with mobility issues and it’s an amazing way to safely stretch and strengthen the body.

  • This gentle class uses both the yoga mat and a chair and is designed for relaxation. You will experience deep, rhythmic breathing accompanied by simple stretches in a safe and comfortable setting. When the mind quiets down and your body resolves patterns of tension, then harmony and well-being are naturally restored. Not everyone can get up and down off the floor easily making traditional yoga classes difficult.

    Chair yoga is an ideal exercise for those suffering from conditions, such as chronic pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, osteoporosis, and multiple sclerosis. It may also benefit people over a certain age who have trouble moving through the up and down motions of traditional yoga. Chair yoga allows them to stay stabilized. Yoga offers a myriad of benefits with increased flexibility, and an improved mental well being state. It’s particularly important for elderly people to implement practices such as chair yoga into their routines.

  • This is a gentle practice in which students perform yoga postures and breathing exercises with the support of a chair. Students can experience the many benefits of yoga without having to get up or down from the floor. Benefits include increased balance, strength, flexibility, range of motion, anxiety and stress reduction. Chair yoga is ideal for those suffering from conditions such as chronic pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, osteoporosis, and multiple sclerosis.

Weekly Classes

Restorative Yoga

Restorative Yoga is a more leisurely and deeper posture practice. It is a good introduction to yoga as it is the basis of other yoga styles and because there is enough time during classes to perfect the alignment of each posture.

  • Restorative Yoga is a relaxed style of practice that utilizes a variety of props such as blankets, blocks, and straps to allow the body to be supported as it opens itself to a deep level of stretching, relaxation, and renewal. This class is appropriate for all levels and can be very beneficial for those looking to bring balance to the stress of a busy lifestyle.

    Restorative yoga can be an excellent way to relieve stress and enjoy long, meditative stretches. Consider taking our in-studio class or join our Friday’s online classes from the comfort of your own home before you try it on your own. Have patience and enjoy the stillness of your body and mind. It takes some getting used to, but after a while, it becomes easier and you may be amazed at the benefits.

    Restorative yoga is a restful practice that is all about slowing down and opening your body through passive stretching. Restorative yoga helps us to slow down and embrace the power of rest. This class is suitable for practitioners of all levels, it is a practice of deep relaxation allowing the union of the body and mind.

    When the body enters a state of relaxation the mind can also consciously relax as tension is released from both body and mind, all you need to do is breath and become aware of the sensations.

  • In this 60-minute class we invite the body & spirit to organically awaken. We start with some delicious inspired Yin poses to warm up the joints, followed by a more dynamic asana sequences to energize the body and raise the vibration, and will end with a time for reflection by the bonfire. This class is conducted in an urban garden, and might not be available virtually. Open to students of all levels.

Monthly Classes

Private Classes

We offer private yoga sessions that are tailored towards a personal goal that you would like to strive for. These classes will be scheduled to your convenience and designed to be most effective for you.

No time to go to the studio, no problem! Practice with me from the comfort of your own home.  

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If you are a beginner or someone looking for a slow pace practice, these classes are for you.

We offer Hatha Yoga, Gentle Hatha Flow, Restorative, Yin, Yoga Nidra, Meditation, Pranayama, as well as Reiki Energy Healing upon request.

Reach out to us by filling out the contact form to book a private class today!

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Yoga provides great benefits, but only you know your own body and limits. Like any exercise, please consult your health care professional with any questions or concerns before starting any exercise program. When participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury.  Not all exercises in our classes or videos are suitable for all persons.  The creator of Dagmar Dharma Yoga, which includes all videos, classes, programs, marketing materials, and all accompanying materials are not liable for any injury, accident, or health impairment befalling and viewer of these programs, or any individual utilizing the techniques suggested in these classes or videos.  Dagmar Dharma Yoga is not a licensed medical care provider and represents that it has no expertise in diagnosing, examining, or treating medical conditions of any kind, or in determining the effect of any specific exercise on a medical condition.  Dagmar Dharma Yoga makes no representations or warranties with regards to the completeness of information on these meetings or any linked websites, classes, books, videos, apps, or other products represented herein.

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