Difficulty & Intensity Guide

This comprehensive guide will help you find which series is right for you

Difficulty Levels

Difficulty refers to the level of skill and technique called for in a class.

Introductory

Introductory classes are designed for those who have never taken a yoga or fitness class before.

As a step below the beginner level, introductory classes move at a slow pace, take time to break down each pose and exercise, and are shorter in length to help you build endurance as you create a new movement routine. These classes are generally bodyweight only and contain modifications to help you feel safe and supported.

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Beginner

Beginner classes are geared toward those who have very little exposure to yoga or fitness.

These classes offer many modifications and detailed instructions on fundamental poses and exercises. Beginner classes are perfect for someone who is looking to start a regular yoga practice or fitness routine, though they’re also suitable for all levels to practice and brush up on the basics with alignment and form. You can also find mindfulness and wellness in this category.

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Moderate

As the next step up from beginner classes, moderate classes include higher-level modifications and less detailed instruction than you would find in a beginner class.

Moderate classes are well-suited for those who have previous yoga and fitness experience and a basic understanding of poses, exercises, and class structure. This is an excellent choice if you’re trying to maintain consistency in your routine and increase your strength, skills, and flexibility with a class geared toward all levels.

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Intermediate

Looking for a challenge? Intermediate classes tend to weave in more challenging poses and high-intensity exercises at a faster pace.

These classes will help build your strength, deepen your flexibility, and enhance your body awareness. For yoga classes, you can expect creative transitions, options for arm balances and inversions, and workout-inspired flows. For fitness classes, expect heavier weights, a higher sweat factor, and a quick pace that challenges your strength and cardio endurance.

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Advanced

These classes offer the perfect opportunity to explore your potential beyond what you’ll find in typical all-levels studio classes.

Advanced classes are designed for those with a strong and consistent yoga and fitness routine. Expect advanced-level inversions, arm balances, and backbends; challenging peak pose variations; deep flexibility; strength work; and tricky transitions. You’ll find your edge while exploring a greater level of strength, control, and skill work.

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Introductory

Introductory classes are designed for those who have never taken a yoga or fitness class before.

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Beginner

Beginner classes are geared toward those who have very little exposure to yoga or fitness.

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Moderate

As the next step up from beginner classes, moderate classes include higher-level modifications and less detailed instruction than you would find in a beginner class.

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Intermediate

Looking for a challenge? Intermediate classes tend to weave in more challenging poses and high-intensity exercises at a faster pace.

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Advanced

These classes offer the perfect opportunity to explore your potential beyond what you’ll find in typical all-levels studio classes.

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Intensity Levels

Intensity is not the same as difficulty; it refers to the amount of exertion that a workout requires.

Level 1

Ideal for those looking for a slower-paced, chill, or more restorative style of class. You’ll leave feeling calm, relaxed, and at ease.

Level 2

Great for those who want to move at a slow to moderate pace. Classes within this level vary from feel-good flows to entry-level strength training. You’ll feel comfortably challenged and explore a more dynamic range of movement.

Level 3

This is the best option for those looking to amp up the sweat factor. You’ll get your heart rate up, test your endurance, and challenge your limits with faster-paced movement and exercises.

Level 4

These classes are designed to test your limits to the max. You’ll move at a fast pace to push yourself to your peak, increase your heart rate, and accelerate your breathing. Prepare to discover untapped levels of strength and endurance.

Level 1

Ideal for those looking for a slower-paced, chill, or more restorative style of class. You’ll leave feeling calm, relaxed, and at ease.

Level 2

Level 3

This is the best option for those looking to amp up the sweat factor. You’ll get your heart rate up, test your endurance, and challenge your limits with faster-paced movement and exercises.

Level 4

Intensity Levels

Intensity is not the same as difficulty; it refers to the amount of exertion that a workout requires.

Level 1

Ideal for those looking for a slower-paced, chill, or more restorative style of class. You’ll leave feeling calm, relaxed, and at ease.

Level 2

Level 3

This is the best option for those looking to amp up the sweat factor. You’ll get your heart rate up, test your endurance, and challenge your limits with faster-paced movement and exercises.

Level 4

Level 1

Ideal for those looking for a slower-paced, chill, or more restorative style of class. You’ll leave feeling calm, relaxed, and at ease.

Level 2

Level 3

This is the best option for those looking to amp up the sweat factor. You’ll get your heart rate up, test your endurance, and challenge your limits with faster-paced movement and exercises.

Level 4

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Upper Back Stretch

From Upper Back Stretch by Roxie Jones

Overview

Total Run Time

10 min 16 sec

Difficulty

Beginner

Intensity

Intensity 1

Difficulty & Intensity Guide

Focus Area

Arms

equipment

None

If you have tension from sitting at your desk all day or if your back and shoulders simply feel stiff, loosen up with this upper back stretch class. It’ll improve your mobility and allow you to get a more efficient workout later.

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Roxie’s Bio

Roxie Jones is a certified personal trainer and fitness and nutrition coach based in New York City.

Originally from a small town in Illinois, Roxie moved to New York City in 2008 to pursue a bachelor’s degree in fashion design from Parsons School of Design. Finding a void in her fashion career, Roxie discovered her passion for fitness while taking group classes and went on to become a spinning instructor at one of the nation’s top spin studios, as well as take on her own clients as a personal trainer and health coach.

After participating in two challenging bodybuilding competitions, Roxie experienced firsthand the profound impact that proper training and nutrition had on her own health and was inspired to use what she’d learned to help others achieve their own wellness goals. She created BodyROX as a way to share her knowledge with others and help lessen the stigma around dieting and strength training. Over the past five years, Roxie has made her client’s goals attainable for them in a comprehensive way; by inspiring small but cumulative changes to their habits and mindset.

Roxie is constantly looking for ways to expand her knowledge and skill set and has certifications with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), Mike Boyle Certified Functional Strength and Conditioning Level 1 (CFSC1), Precision Nutrition Level 1, and Functional Range Conditioning (FRCmS).

She feels most fulfilled by seeing people content with the lifestyle changes they’ve made and giving them the tools to maintain the results they’ve worked so hard for. Her upbeat, positive energy and teaching style empowers others to challenge themselves and push past their limits.