Shiva Yoga

05/02/2026

04/25/2026

This training is a unique blend of self paced video trainings that are available for 2 years and a great resource for future reference. This video trainings support what we learned in person as well as new topics, too. This training offers a small group setting in person meetings as well as individual mentorship and opportunity to experience leading a community class at Shiva Yoga. We meet Sundays from 12:00 - 4:00, April 26th- May 24th. We can accommodate up to 2 missed classes with individual instruction at no extra cost
Only $950, this is the most affordable Group Fitness Training around and it can pay for itself within weeks of graduation. You will graduate feeling confident in your abilities.Training also covers the business of fitness instruction - what are next steps, how to plan, & create opportunities.
The fitness world is exciting, evolving, and growing exponentially in all directions. This is a great opportunity for a great price. We offer AFFIRM financing.
We hope to see you there and please call, e-mail, or text with any questions. This is a supportive training in a relaxed atmosphere, bringing out your best!

04/24/2026

What is Somatic Movement? ✨

Somatic movement is a mindful, internal approach to exercise that focuses on how movement feels — not how it looks or performs.

Through slow, conscious, and gentle movement, it retrains the nervous system to release chronic tension, reduce pain, and improve posture by building awareness from within.

✨ Key Characteristics:

• Internal Focus
Attention is on sensation — not mirrors or external performance

Yoga is more than movement — it’s a somatic practice. ✨

04/22/2026

Shiva Yoga offers more than just yoga—we’ve got fitness classes for every body and every level!

We all know how important strength training is, and our classes are designed to help you build muscle, improve mobility, and feel strong in your body.

✨ Adaptive Fitness – A welcoming, supportive class for anyone who doesn’t feel at home in mainstream fitness spaces.
✨ Barre – A high-energy, low-impact workout that will challenge you and leave you feeling it the next day.
✨ Sculpt – A full-body strength class using heavier weights to actively build and tone muscle.
✨ Mat Pilates – Rooted in the teachings of Joseph Pilates, focusing on control, precision, and core strength with a modern approach.

Looking for a great workout and a great community?
Come experience Shiva Yoga—we’d love to have you! 💪

04/21/2026

When our fascia is healthy, we feel:
Light
Flexible
Energized
Fluid in our movements
Open and connected to our body

When fascia is not as healthy, we may feel:
Tight
Stiff
Achy
Disconnected

Your fascia is not just physical, it's intelligent and it responds to thoughts, stress levels, and emotional states

04/16/2026

Want better sleep? Yoga might be the answer. 💤

A March 2026 study from Harbin Sport University found that high-intensity yoga is the most effective exercise for improving sleep — especially for those struggling with sleep disturbances.

✨ What they found:
• Just 30 minutes, 2x per week delivered the best results
• Yoga outperformed walking and resistance training
• Noticeable improvements in sleep in just 8–10 weeks

✨ Why it works:
Yoga calms the nervous system, regulates breath, and reduces stress — setting the body up for deep, restorative rest.

And this isn’t new…

• A 2025 BMJ meta-analysis ranked yoga among the most effective tools for improving sleep and reducing insomnia
• A study in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found participants fell asleep 37% faster
• Both short- and long-term practice significantly improve sleep quality

The takeaway?
Yoga doesn’t just change how you move — it changes how you rest.

04/14/2026

How Does the New Client Promo Work at Shiva Yoga?

Our New Client Promo — 30 days of unlimited classes for $70 — is designed to give you time to truly experience Shiva Yoga and see if it’s the right fit for you, at a discounted rate.

Your 30 days begin when you attend your first class, not when you purchase the promo. This gives you a full month to explore different class styles, meet our teachers, and discover how often yoga fits into your routine.

At the end of the 30 days, we’ll help guide you toward the most economical pricing option based on how frequently you attended classes, should you decide to continue.

Our auto-monthly memberships are completely flexible:

No long-term commitment

No one-month notice required

Stop or restart anytime, easily and painlessly

Shiva Yoga’s community is warm, friendly, and welcoming. Come as you are — we’re more than a studio; we’re your neighbors and friends.

✨ We’d love to practice with you.

If you are a returning member, you are eligible for the New Client Promo if you have not been to Shiva for 12 months. Please call (206) 355-7193 or e-mail shivayogaindesmoines@gmail.com to get started right away. And thank you! It will be so good to see you again.

04/11/2026

Total back stretch with focus on shoulders and chest…….. BUT we feel stretches where we are tightest 😀.

04/10/2026

Sculpt Your Arms with Mid Size Weights.

04/10/2026

Have fun and support a great cause!!!

Heated Rivalry Barre with Jamie to support Trevor House, a non profit that supports unhoused LBGTQ+ youth.

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