Shiva Yoga

02/24/2026

Join us for a Gong Bath and Gentle Yoga with Carol and Angela this Friday 2/27 from 7:00-8:15 PM.

Sound Baths are healing, relaxing, and nurturing on a soul level. Relax, unwind, destress.

02/23/2026

Woot- woot!!!! Today we celebrate Ashley! Ms Ashley, you have definitely captured the hearts of Shiva and today we celebrate you! Happy Birthday (one day late) to an exceptional teacher, friend, and mentor. Any many more.

02/19/2026

When we hold a Yin pose—relaxing, no muscle engagement—for at least 90 seconds, we gently stimulate the body’s connective tissues. This sustained stress encourages fibroblasts, specialized cells within fascia, ligaments, and tendons, to support the maintenance and remodeling of collagen. This brings youth back to the tissues.

Yin improves the hydration, elasticity, and resilience of connective tissue. You can think of it as tending to the body’s internal scaffolding—layer by layer—allowing sensation, circulation, and awareness to move deeper into the joints and tissues.

In Yin Yoga, poses are often held for 3 minutes or longer, giving us time to soften unconscious holding patterns and release layers of tension we may not even realize we’re carrying. With consistent practice, this can lead to healthier joints, greater mobility, and a sense of spaciousness and ease in the body—often described as feeling lighter, freer, and more youthful.

Yin doesn’t force change; it creates the conditions for renewal, supporting long-term joint health and balance in the connective tissues.

02/19/2026

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, 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 yoga fits into your life and schedule.

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

Returning students:
If you haven’t practiced at Shiva Yoga in 12 months or more, you’re eligible for the New Client Promo. Please call (206) 355-7193 or e-mail shivayogaindesmoines@gmail.com

02/16/2026

It's the Perfect Time.............

02/11/2026

Wednesday is the PERFECT day to come to Shiva! And we hope to see you!

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02/09/2026

We are a local studio offering high-quality yoga and fitness classes to the local community. Our classes are designed for all levels and abilities, and we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere.

Here, you’ll meet neighbors and community members you may have seen around for years—and if you’re new to the area, there’s no better place to connect with supportive, friendly people. Our studio is more than a place to move your body; it’s a space to build connection, belonging, and well-being together.

We workout together, we do Yoga together, and we celebrate eachother.

www.shivayoga.love

02/05/2026

02/04/2026

Camara is a new teacher at Shiva Yoga, offering Hot Hatha on Fridays from 5:15–6:15 PM and Saturdays from 4:00–5:00 PM. She has been practicing yoga since 2010 and has been teaching since earning her certification. Camara teaches with clarity, steadiness, and compassion, encouraging students to work at their own capacity while honoring the integrity of each posture. Her classes cultivate a focused, present atmosphere, guided by consistent dialogue that supports students in turning inward and meeting their practice exactly as it is.

01/30/2026

Hot Yoga Is Medicine.
Infrared heat helps reduce inflammation by penetrating deep into the tissues, inducing vasodilation and increasing blood circulation. This enhanced circulation accelerates the removal of metabolic waste while improving oxygen and nutrient delivery to affected areas. Infrared heat has been shown to lower chronic inflammation by inhibiting inflammatory markers such as IL-6 and TNF-α, while supporting the body’s natural healing processes. The result is often reduced joint pain, relief from arthritis, and eased muscle soreness—helping the body feel more open, resilient, and at ease.

01/28/2026

Spine Stretch and Twist from tailbone to neckbone.