Our Class Modalities
Our core modalities emphasize the balance between physical and energetic movement
Our classes are appropriate for all levels! We are a studio for beginners, long-time practitioners, and everyone in between. Our skilled teachers have extensive anatomy backgrounds and will adapt class and modify moves to work for you.
OPEN (yoga asana)
A vinyasa and hatha yoga class, honoring the yoga lineage but also may include aspects of mobility, flexibility/stretching, and calisthenics for a full-bodied flow.
Physical Intensity (1-5, with 5 being the most vigorous): 3 or 4
Sound: Music
Time for Savasana: 2-4 minutes
Location: 2871 N Milwaukee Ave
Hot OPEN (HOT yoga asana)
Vinyasa style yoga asana, this is the "flowy" modality! A yoga-inspired class, honoring the yoga lineage but also may include aspects of mobility, flexibility/stretching, and calisthenics. Wear comfortable clothes you can move around in. he temperature of this class ranges from 90-105° depending on time of year, intensity of class, and attendance.
Physical Intensity (1-5, with 5 being the most vigorous): 4 or 5
Sound: Music
Time for Savasana: 2-4 minutes
Location: 2655 N Milwaukee Ave
BREATHE (ACTIVE breathwork + Soundbath)
Our Forth signature breathwork experience. Enjoy a series of rhythm-based active breathwork exercises followed by a soothing soundbath. Note that this will be an active breathwork class and is not intended for those who are expecting, epileptic, those with a history of strokes or cardiovascular conditions.
Physical Intensity (1-5, with 5 being the most vigorous): 3 or 4
Sound: Music + Soundbath
Time for Savasana: 10-15 minutes
Locations: 2871 N Milwaukee Ave
AWAKEN (ECSTATIC DANCE)
A true dance party where no one is watching! Never heard of ecstatic dance? This is a great place to start. A free-form movement journey guided by intentionally bumping music and our expert instructors. Ecstatic Dance at Forth invites you to move intuitively, explore rhythm and sensation, and connect with your body in a non-judgmental space. No choreography, no mirrors, no experience required. Move and be moved.
Physical Intensity (1-5, with 5 being the most vigorous): 3
Sound: Music
Time for Savasana: 3-10 minutes
Location: 2871 N Milwaukee Ave
ENGAGE (Mat pilates)
Incorporating principles from traditional and contemporary mat pilates, this modality explores the intersection of strength training, mobility, core stability, and breath.
Physical Intensity (1-5, with 5 being the most vigorous): 4
Sound: Music
Time for Savasana: 1-3 minutes
Location: 2871 N Milwaukee Ave
HOT ENGAGE (HOT Mat pilates)
Your favorite mat pilates class in Chicago with some extra heat! Incorporating principles from traditional and contemporary mat pilates, this modality explores the intersection of strength training, mobility, core stability, and breath. The temperature of this class ranges from 90-105° depending on time of year, intensity of class, and attendance.
Physical Intensity (1-5, with 5 being the most vigorous): 4 or 5
Sound: Music
Time for Savasana: 1-3 minutes
Location: 2655 N Milwaukee Ave
DEEPEN (GUIDED MEDITATION)
A short but intentional pause in your day. Deepen draws from mindfulness meditation, somatic awareness, and the wisdom of multiple yoga and meditation lineages to guide you inward. Dress comfortably, you will be settling into stillness.
Physical Intensity (1-5, with 5 being the most vigorous): 1
Sound: Varies
Time for Savasana: 30 minutes (the entirety of class)
Location: 2871 N Milwaukee Ave
STRENGTHEN (strength training)
High-intensity, low-impact circuit-based strength training using props such as dumbbells and resistance bands. This is the modality where you will be encouraged to pick up heavy weights! We encourage you to find quick transitions to keep the heart rate elevated to get additional cardiovascular benefits. Our anatomy-driven teachers will offer modifications and amplifications so that everyone can feel supported in our space. Move at your own pace, this class is not to the beat.
Physical Intensity (1-5, with 5 being the most vigorous): 4 or 5
Sound: Music
Time for Meditation: 1-3 minutes
Location: 2871 N Milwaukee Ave
RESTORE (Stretching, Meditation, + Sound bath)
This class is a quiet time to truly be with yourself and will include full-bodied mobility and flexibility to slow the nervous system down and allow for a nice, juicy, meditation. Our teachers will be using sound bowls as well as a tool to guide you on your restorative journey - enjoy!
Physical Intensity (1-5, with 5 being the most vigorous): 1 or 2
Sound: Music + Soundbath
Time for Savasana: 5-15 minutes
Location: 2871 N Milwaukee Ave