Taryn Toomey, founder of The Class
Taryn Toomey didn’t set out to create a global movement. Like many transformational ideas, The Class was born from necessity—an urgent, deeply personal need for release, healing, and reconnection with herself. Before she became synonymous with cathartic movement and emotional breakthroughs, Toomey spent years in the fast-paced world of high fashion, working at Ralph Lauren and Dior. But beneath the surface of what many would call a dream career, she felt something was missing.
That feeling—that quiet, gnawing sense of disconnection—eventually became impossible to ignore. After experiencing profound personal loss and the birth of her first child, Toomey turned to movement as a way to process what she was feeling. But traditional workouts weren’t enough. She didn’t just want to move—she needed to shake something loose, to break open and let go.
So, she started experimenting. Alone at first, then with small groups of friends in the basement of her Tribeca building. What she found was that movement—combined with music, breath, and vocal release—had the power to unlock something deeper. It wasn’t just a workout; it was a way to peel back the layers, to shed the weight of unexpressed emotion, and to reconnect with the raw, unfiltered self.
That practice became The Class.
More Than a Workout, a Way Back to Yourself
Describing The Class in conventional fitness terms doesn’t quite capture it. Yes, there are squats, jumping jacks, and burpees. Yes, there’s music, sweat, and sore muscles. But what makes The Class different—what makes people weep, scream, and walk away feeling lighter—is what happens beneath the physical.
Toomey calls it a “practice of self-study through physical conditioning.” It’s about meeting yourself exactly where you are, moving through discomfort, and noticing—really noticing—your inner dialogue along the way. “This is not about being polite or pretty or tucked in a ball,” she has said. “It’s about coming into a container where you can be and do whatever it is that you need to do or be.”
In a world that often encourages people (especially women) to suppress, perform, and “keep it together,” The Class offers something radical: permission to let go. Participants are encouraged to breathe loudly, to vocalize, to physically shake out stagnant energy. It’s not about pushing harder to prove something. It’s about noticing when the mind resists and moving through it anyway.
“This is not about being polite or pretty or tucked in a ball, It’s about coming into a container where you can be and do whatever it is that you need to do or be.”
“This is not about being polite or pretty or tucked in a ball, It’s about coming into a container where you can be and do whatever it is that you need to do or be.”
A Growing Movement and a Devoted Following
The Class began as an underground experiment, but it quickly grew into something much bigger. In 2017, Toomey opened a dedicated studio in New York City, embedding crystals into the floor as a nod to the energetic intention behind the space. Not long after, The Class expanded to digital, reaching people worldwide—something that became especially important during the pandemic when movement, connection, and release felt more necessary than ever.
Among those who swear by it? Jennifer Aniston, Naomi Watts, and Christy Turlington, to name a few. Aniston has called it her favorite workout, drawn to its mix of intensity and mindfulness.
But The Class isn’t just for celebrities or wellness insiders. Its appeal is universal because, at its core, it’s about something every human experiences: the need to process, to move, and to feel.
A Philosophy That Extends Beyond the Mat
For Toomey, The Class is just one part of a broader commitment to well-being. She speaks openly about her own practices—meditation, conscious eating, making time for family and deep friendships. She starts her mornings with rituals that ground her, whether it’s a pumpkin smoothie or a moment of stillness before the day begins.
At its heart, The Class is an invitation—one that extends beyond the studio walls. It’s a call to step into the body, into the present moment, and into a deeper relationship with oneself. As Toomey puts it, “My main goal for the future is to help people FEEL better.”
We are thrilled to welcome Taryn back to Alma at The Six Senses in Crans Montana.
That feeling—that quiet, gnawing sense of disconnection—eventually became impossible to ignore. After experiencing profound personal loss and the birth of her first child, Toomey turned to movement as a way to process what she was feeling. But traditional workouts weren’t enough. She didn’t just want to move—she needed to shake something loose, to break open and let go.
So, she started experimenting. Alone at first, then with small groups of friends in the basement of her Tribeca building. What she found was that movement—combined with music, breath, and vocal release—had the power to unlock something deeper. It wasn’t just a workout; it was a way to peel back the layers, to shed the weight of unexpressed emotion, and to reconnect with the raw, unfiltered self.
That practice became The Class.
More Than a Workout, a Way Back to Yourself
Describing The Class in conventional fitness terms doesn’t quite capture it. Yes, there are squats, jumping jacks, and burpees. Yes, there’s music, sweat, and sore muscles. But what makes The Class different—what makes people weep, scream, and walk away feeling lighter—is what happens beneath the physical.
Toomey calls it a “practice of self-study through physical conditioning.” It’s about meeting yourself exactly where you are, moving through discomfort, and noticing—really noticing—your inner dialogue along the way. “This is not about being polite or pretty or tucked in a ball,” she has said. “It’s about coming into a container where you can be and do whatever it is that you need to do or be.”
In a world that often encourages people (especially women) to suppress, perform, and “keep it together,” The Class offers something radical: permission to let go. Participants are encouraged to breathe loudly, to vocalize, to physically shake out stagnant energy. It’s not about pushing harder to prove something. It’s about noticing when the mind resists and moving through it anyway.
“This is not about being polite or pretty or tucked in a ball, It’s about coming into a container where you can be and do whatever it is that you need to do or be.”
“This is not about being polite or pretty or tucked in a ball, It’s about coming into a container where you can be and do whatever it is that you need to do or be.”
A Growing Movement and a Devoted Following
The Class began as an underground experiment, but it quickly grew into something much bigger. In 2017, Toomey opened a dedicated studio in New York City, embedding crystals into the floor as a nod to the energetic intention behind the space. Not long after, The Class expanded to digital, reaching people worldwide—something that became especially important during the pandemic when movement, connection, and release felt more necessary than ever.
Among those who swear by it? Jennifer Aniston, Naomi Watts, and Christy Turlington, to name a few. Aniston has called it her favorite workout, drawn to its mix of intensity and mindfulness.
But The Class isn’t just for celebrities or wellness insiders. Its appeal is universal because, at its core, it’s about something every human experiences: the need to process, to move, and to feel.
A Philosophy That Extends Beyond the Mat
For Toomey, The Class is just one part of a broader commitment to well-being. She speaks openly about her own practices—meditation, conscious eating, making time for family and deep friendships. She starts her mornings with rituals that ground her, whether it’s a pumpkin smoothie or a moment of stillness before the day begins.
At its heart, The Class is an invitation—one that extends beyond the studio walls. It’s a call to step into the body, into the present moment, and into a deeper relationship with oneself. As Toomey puts it, “My main goal for the future is to help people FEEL better.”
We are thrilled to welcome Taryn back to Alma at The Six Senses in Crans Montana.
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