Featured Events and Class Schedule
Check out the schedule of upcoming classes, events, workshops and other happenings at Oso.
Featured Events
Wednesday, September 28 | 6:30am-7:00am
Morning Meditations
Get ready for your day in this grounding class. This class focuses on topics or themes to start off your day and set you up for success. Some classes may focus on self love, body scans, and so much more! Feel free to bring a yoga mat or cushion for class.
Included with OSO Fitness+ membership
Wednesday, September 28 | 8:30pm – 9:15pm
Yoga Nidra Workshop
Yoga Nidra is a form of guided meditation also known as “yogic sleep” or “effortless relaxation”. This practice draws our attention inwards, and we learn to surf between the states of wakefulness and sleep, where our body finds its natural state of equilibrium in order to heal, restore and awaken our deepest, all-knowing, all-welcoming self. This guided meditation will be led by Carrie H., and is beginner friendly, with no experience is necessary. This is perfect for those who are interested in a meditation practice but haven’t quite yet tried it.
Included with OSO Fitness+ membership
Thursday, September 29 | 6:00pm-7:30pm
Pups and Popsicles
We have meet-ups of all kinds but now it’s time for our pups to meet! Come enjoy a night of dog community and refreshing popsicles on the back patio. Bring your dog (sociable and friendly please) and give them a chance to see where you come and spend all your time! We can’t wait to meet all your furry friends!
Included with OSO membership
Thursday, September 29 | 6:45pm-7:45pm
Kettlebell Foundations Workshop
A kettlebell workshop to learn how to safely and effectively use a kettlebell to improve health, fitness, and performance. Master one of the six fundamental skills of the day (swing, clean, squat, snatch, press, and Turkish get up) and finish with a full body kettlebell workout!
Included with OSO Fitness+ membership
Saturday, October 1 | 7:00-8:00am
Sunrise Breath Work Class
Let’s start October off feeling connected, invigorated, and strong. The significance of starting with the sunrise goes beyond the beauty we get to experience. Viewing the sun within the first few hours of the day, and before it sets, regulates the circadian rhythm which directly affects your endocrine system. With a regulated endocrine system, we can expect better sleep, improved cognitive function, less stress, anxiety and so much more.
Waking up your body, mind, and spirit we’ll explore Kundalini breath and movement. Finishing with a guided, sound bowl meditation. (Please note as we will be doing breath work it is best to not eat anything heavy up to 2 hrs prior.)
Included with OSO Fitness+ membership
Saturday, October 1 | 2:00-3:00pm
Krav Maga DFW Self Defense Class
DFW Combat Co. is the oldest and largest Krav Maga training facility in North Texas, having trained thousands of students since 1999. During this session, trainers from DFW Combat will show some of the fundamentals of self defense training in a fun, informative, and engaging class that will get you thinking differently about your personal defense strategy.
Included with OSO membership
Monday, October 3 | All Day
Kilter Day
Join us once again as we take on the Kilter Board Challenge as a gym! We’re bringing it back! This was so much fun, so come join us for another round! Oso will be participating in completing the 175 Original Kilter Board Boulder challenge. Help us knock out all of these boulders from V0 to V10+! We need climbers of all levels to help us complete this challenge. Sign off the boulders that you did and search for ones that still need to be done. Cool Oso stickers and Friction Lab products for those who participate in the challenge! We need you, so see ya there!
Included with OSO membership
Tuesday, October 4 | 6:45pm-7:45pm
Kettlebell Foundations Workshop
A kettlebell workshop to learn how to safely and effectively use a kettlebell to improve health, fitness, and performance. Master one of the six fundamental skills of the day (swing, clean, squat, snatch, press, and Turkish get up) and finish with a full body kettlebell workout!
Included with OSO Fitness+ membership
Wednesday, October 5 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Chess Club Night
If you’re a well seasoned player or new to the game, this night is equally for you! Come to learn how to play chess or come to play with other well-matched players. We will have instructors to help you learn how the pieces move and some good strategies. Snacks and drinks will be provided for those attending the event!
Included with OSO membership
Wednesday, October 5 | 8:30pm – 9:30pm
Slow Flow Candlelit Workshop
This is a gentle yoga class held in a room lit with candles. Postures are held longer and are deliberate & calm. Students are encouraged to stay in the moment while improving their attention span. The slow intentional movements help to cool down the minds and allows them to get a better perspective of their surroundings. This class is suitable for all levels.
Included in Oso Fitness+ membership
Saturday, October 8 | 9:00am
Cycling Meet-up
Whether you just got your first bike, or are a seasoned cyclist, we invite you to join us for a casual ride (around 12mph pace) to the new Dive In pool in The Cedars! We’ll be taking a dip (optional) for 30min to an hour then biking back to Oso. We’ll meet at OSO at 9:00am, ride to The Cedars, and explore Dallas
Included with OSO membership
Saturday, October 8 | 6:00pm-7:00pm
Sunset Yoga
Join us as we take our yoga studio outside with a special edition Energize class, Sunset Yoga. Meet us in the back lot behind OSO as we flow as the sun goes down over the Dallas skyline. Please remember to bring your own mat, and a water bottle!
Included with OSO Fitness+ membership
Sunday, October 9 | 4:00pm-5:00pm
Somatic Stress Resolution Strategies Class
This workshop is all about helping anyone learn the subtle cues of the body becoming stressed and how to effectively address it. Guidance is given as attendees use strategies involving their own attention, breath, touch, movement and sound.
Included with OSO Fitness+ membership
Tuesday, October 11 | 8:30-9:30pm
Sound Bath Guided Meditation
Experience sound in a new way and connect with your inner vibrations. Join Sean B. for an evening of soothing crystal sound bowls + drums.
Included with OSO Fitness+ membership
Wednesday, October 12 | 6:30-9:00pm
Jenna French Desserts Pop-Up
Jenna French is back! She’s bringing all the fall pumpkin-flavored treats to the gym. Don’t miss out on finding your favorite new dessert!
Included with OSO membership
Wednesday, October 12 | 7:00pm-8:00pm
LGBTQIA+ Climb Meet-up
A climbing meet-up for those who identify as LGBTQIA+ and allies to gather for connection, support, community, resources, and networking.
Included with OSO membership
Thursday, October 13 | 7:00pm-8:00pm
BIPOC Climb Meet-up
A climbing meet-up for those who identify as Black, Indigenous, or as a Person of Color to gather for connection, support, community, resources, and networking.
Included with OSO membership
Saturday, October 15 | 2:00pm-3:00pm
Bachata Dance Class
Bachata foundations introduces you to the sultry Dominican style dance perfectly built for two. Together we will explore the framework of bachata. Focusing on timing , combinations and styling.
Included with OSO Fitness+ membership
Tuesday, October 18 | 8:30pm – 9:30pm
Yoga Nidra Workshop
Yoga Nidra is a form of guided meditation also known as “yogic sleep” or “effortless relaxation”. This practice draws our attention inwards, and we learn to surf between the states of wakefulness and sleep, where our body finds its natural state of equilibrium in order to heal, restore and awaken our deepest, all-knowing, all-welcoming self. This guided meditation will be led by Carrie H., and is beginner friendly, with no experience is necessary. This is perfect for those who are interested in a meditation practice but haven’t quite yet tried it.
Included with OSO Fitness+ membership
Tuesday, October 18 | 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Pumpkin Patch Painting
Bring in the fall season with us at Oso’s Pumpkin Patch! Come pick out your favorite mini pumpkin from the pumpkin patch and paint it! Paint it all cute or all scary. Make it classic or crazy! Bring out your creative side in this fun fall event! We can’t wait to see you there. Wear your favorite flannel and take all the pictures you want!
Included with OSO membership
Wednesday, October 19 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Chess Club Night
If you’re a well seasoned player or new to the game, this night is equally for you! Come to learn how to play chess or come to play with other well-matched players. We will have instructors to help you learn how the pieces move and some good strategies. Snacks and drinks will be provided for those attending the event!
Included with OSO membership
Friday, October 21 | 6:00pm-10:00pm
Sober Gayme Night
A Sober Queer Soiree of Board Games & Bouldering open to allies! Join us upstairs in the mezzanine for board games, feel free to bring your own or play one that Mari (the host) is bringing! After some games, we’ll head down to the walls for some bouldering and more fun! Food and drinks will be provided! This is a sober event, which means no alcohol/drugs will be present.
Included with Oso membership or $15 day-pass for non-members
Saturday, October 22 | 1:30-2:30pm
Taiji Workshop
This meditative, grounding and surprisingly physical practice is great for improving body awareness and efficient power through “whole body integration”, balance, focused presence, various health aspects and stress relief. Practicing proper joint movement, it strengthens while protecting the body from injury.
Included with Oso Fitness+ membership
Sunday, October 23 | 5:00-6:00pm
Meditations with Mal Workshop
Join Mallory Madfes 200hr CMT for a meditation in the middle of Autumn. As the seasons change come take a look at what is changing in your life and what messages we might be missing. Theme might slightly change depending on what the energy in the room is and focus of those that attend. This class will include guided Meditation along with written reflection and time for connection. All levels of experience are welcome. Feel free to bring a yoga mat or cushion for class.
Included with Oso membership
Wednesday, October 26 | 6:30-8:30pm
Build Your Own Terrarium
Join us for a creative night with a Jade and Clover team member as we learn how to build our own succulent terrarium. Jade and Clover will be bringing supplies for us to choose from to put a terrarium together to take home! Limited availability so snag a spot before they are all gone!
Included with Oso Fitness+ membership
Saturday, October 29 | 12:00-4:30pm
Oso’s Fall Market
We will be hosting another Market full of your favorite vendors! Some new faces and some you’ve seen before will be joining us. As you know, Oso is passionate about helping small local businesses to succeed and to get a chance to be seen by our beloved community. Come check out the local vendors! From a live DJ, to coffee, to food, to art, to specialty items, to plants, to clothing, to much more, there will be so much to check out you won’t want to miss it!
100% of proceeds will go to Vogel Alcove! Learn more about Vogel Alcove below.
Included with Oso membership or $10 day-pass (available all day!)
Saturday, October 29 | 2:00-3:00pm
Salsa Dancing Class
Learn the basics to Salsa Dancing with Gabriel Flores! Come ready to get your groove on as Gabriel teaches you some moves that will have you dancing a small routine by the end of class! Grab your dancing partner and we’ll see you there!
Included with Oso Fitness+ membership
Monday, October 31 | 8:00-11:00pm
Lights Out Halloween Climb
Spooky season has arrived! Join us on Halloween Night for our annual Halloween Lights Out Climb! Come dressed in your best costume: scary, funny, iconic, whatever your imagination has in store! Lights out climb with a glow in the dark spin. A live DJ to lift the spooky vibes to another level. Come search for hidden candy and send your projects in the dark!
Included with Oso membership
Monday, October 31 | 8:30-9:30pm
Halloween Glow Flow Yoga
Glow in the Dark Yoga but spookier! Join Carrie for a glow in the dark flow on Halloween night.
Included with Oso Fitness+ membership
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sure – feel free to just drop in and we can get you set up to have a great experience. We do encourage you to wear athletic apparel if you wish to participate (we’re a gym, after all) and it’s always faster when you fill out your Visitor Agreement prior to arriving.
Bouldering is the simplest form of rock climbing – it’s just you and the wall (and a bunch of soft padding beneath you).
It consists of climbing short but challenging “problems” that focus less on your endurance and more on your technique and power. Bouldering walls are generally around 13-16ft feet tall, so you won’t need a rope or harness. Proper falling technique and a padded landing zone provide safety (though we encourage you to downclimb). You can go at it alone but we recommend climbing with friends.
When you arrive at Oso, please feel free to walk up to reception area desk and one of our staff members will be able to assist you. During your first visit we’ll help you sign the Visitor Agreement, give you a tour of the gym, explain climbing safety, etiquette and basic techniques, and set you up with gear you may borrow during your visit.
Oso staff members are always ready to provide advice and assistance. If you have any questions or would like some help before your visit, please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions at [email protected] or (844) OSO-GYMS.
Not much. During your first visit, an Oso team member will teach you everything you need to know to get to know the gym, our rules, and get you climbing. No matter what your skill level is, we have a unique and fun route for you. We thrive on variety and update our routes every day.
As far as apparel is concerned, make sure to wear something that’s comfortable to sweat in (there’s a lot of great athletic apparel out there).
As far as gear is concerned, all you need is a pair of climbing shoes, though we recommend a chalk bag (with chalk ball) or liquid chalk to help remove moisture from your hands and improve your grip. If you don’t have these items, no problem – all of these items are available for rent or purchase at the gym.
Yes, we offer a range of climbing classes for all skill levels as well as private classes. Feel free to sign up for these classes through our mobile application, or by asking a friendly staff member. Outside of classes, we have a highly skilled staff that can give you pointers on your climbing technique.
We also offer fitness and yoga classes and private training sessions.
No – Oso is a bouldering gym so no partner is needed. Though we recommend a spotter, so feel free to bring a friend (or tons of friends).
Absolutely – we encourage it. Members have unlimited Member-Guest Passes that can be used with their visitors who accompany them to the gym. Please note that Member Guest passes cannot be used without the associated member present, and non-members are limited from accessing Oso more than 5 times each calendar year as a non-member guest.
Definitely! We require that all children under the age of 16 be actively supervised by a parent or legal guardian during their visit. Though children of all ages can climb at Oso, we typically see that children 10+ years of age and older have the best experiences.
In climbing, the difficulty of a climb (known as a “problem”) is called its “grade”. Grades are a numerical representation of how easy or hard a climb is. In bouldering, grades operate on the V-Scale with lower numbers, such as V0 or V1, being easier and higher numbers, such as V8 or V10, being harder.
To make things easier, inside the gym we indicate sets of grades by the color of the climbing holds. These ranges overlap somewhat, so don’t shy away from trying colors that are both easier and harder than your usual level – that’s how you get better and learn new skills.
The beginning of a climb is indicated by a set of two Start tags that coordinate to the color of the holds on each climb. Sometimes these tags are separated, meaning the climb starts with your hands on separate climbing holds. On other climbs, the Start Tags are mounted on top of each other, indicating that your hands start on the same hold. The Start Tags will always be closest to the holds that are intended to be the beginning of a route.
Typically, climbs end with both hands grabbing onto the top edge of the wall. Occasionally, the end of a route is marked with a black “Finish Tag” near the last hold- you’ll see these often on easier climbs since they end at a lower height. To complete your boulder, you should aim to control the finishing hold with two hands prior to descending from the wall.
