Adamantine Yoga

2.2 mi

Ben's hard work and passion is finally a beautiful yoga studio and community zen space...this has…read morebeen coming together and today I had my second session and am soo very impressed and excited to spend more time on this floor...Great light, Great decor, Great people is exactly what you get and feel here, there are all kinds of yoga experiences waiting for you to endulge; bring your body and mind to were it needs to be... This mornings session with Sarah R. Started with coffee and inspiring music and her motivation and direction was super sweet and exillerated; brought me right into my yoga being. The studio is just as colorful...This place is a real mind and body powerhouse of "Good Vibes" and the People are the reason for being soo Cool, come be one of them and see where you can take yourself ~ Peace, Love, and Happiness will become You...Thanks Ben S. For being the Best Person to inhabit this Super Great Place.

Together we can build up a community, a person, and a practice. This space is warm and inviting,…read moreits donation based and sustained, you can come hang out, meet new people, take many different styles of yoga classes, participate in some Reiki or Thai yoga massage, sound healing and there are even weekly capoeira classes offered. Throughout the week you will find the many souls of this community helping out with community kids and an after school program, driving for food or clothing donations to support community members, or putting together events to bring us all closer together. This space is all donation based and built on the foundation that together we can keep the movement moving! Come for the Yoga, stay for the community and tell your friends how this place changes lives with love and good vibes.

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Hope to see this space grow!

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Yoga & Co.

0.1 mi

This is a great studio and location. Lindsay lead a thoughtful class. Great for all levels. I'm…read morelooking forward to coming back when I'm in town again.

Great spot for yoga. I needed a yoga studio because I am going into the Navy Officer program to…read morebecome a pilot and want to avoid injuries when I'm there. Lyndsay is a really great teacher. There are no memberships and it is donation based. They also teach positive thinking and how to manifest a future you want to live in. I will be going there as much as possible before I leave in September.

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Power Life - Downtown

4.7

(22 reviews)

0.9 mi

Reasons to enjoy the fabulous classes at Power Life…read more 1. All teachers of course have different vibes. The instructors are top notch. cueing is clear, tight, intelligent, and detailed. 3. They have a kind, dedicated customer service staff, who are promptly responsive. 4. The space is clean and offers showers and towel rentals. 5. The schedule offers all day classes with lots of variety.

First time at location & first time ever taking a barre class. aaron was my instructor & he was…read morephenomenal. His spirit was just what i needed. His class was challenging but in the best way possible. I look forward to coming back. Like other locations they will rent out a mat+towel if you dont have one. It's best to bring your own. The bathrooms have clean showers. There have areas to store your belongings during class.

Downtown Studio (lobby)

Downtown Studio (retail)

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Shakti Yoga Des Moines

(2 reviews)

1.0 mi

I am a yoga newbie. I have thought about doing it for a long while…read more Just recently there was a shop local Saturday deal to sign up or package bundle. I signed up and now on my 3 class. I really about how relaxed this studio is. The teachers and owner are great and really want to help though reach your personal growth goals. I will update again once I have used up my bundle.

I am new to yoga and tried the over 50 beginner yoga retreat. Loved it! I am now at the end of my…read moresecond month and can't believe how much this is helping. I have bad knees and they help me modify. They have a wide variety of class levels and instructors. Very very welcoming and helpful. I have found my new fitness regimen and home! Highly recommend.

In person classes at Inner Space

Virtual classes - livestream and recording library

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In person classes at Inner Space

Yoga With Jayla/ Magical Mats Yoga

(1 review)

10.3 mi

I have done yoga, about 10 times in my life! I have discovered that even though I can do the…read moresplits, and am pretty flexible.. I'm about as good at yoga as I am at deep sea diving (which I have never done before). Jayla was a fantastic instructor who did an excellent job explaining yoga stances and even came around to help me let gravity take over a bit in my body a few times! I dig that she explains when to breath in and out and has music playing! Jayla was super easy to work with setting up an event and she does 5 dollar yoga at Fox Brewing on Saturday mornings! If you are a beginner or a pro, this would be a fun class to take! I like how at the end of the class, while we were on our backs eyes closed she came around and waved a towel with lavender type essential oils smells over us, it made the moment even more peaceful! She also handed out little cards about having a positive day and bringing good vibes into the world! Pretty awesome! She also does a Harry Potter Yoga.. and gives a portion of the money back to charity! Really awesome!

From the owner: Yoga to build emotional support as well physical resultsread more

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Power Life - West Glen

4.4

(12 reviews)

6.6 mi

I love PowerLife! The energy is so positive and you will 100% feel like you got a quality practice…read morein on your mat. Some of my favorite classes include Power Sculpt and Power 2.

Love all Power Life locations but this one is dear to my heart because it was the first one I…read moreattended back when it first opened. They have a membership for everyone and also offer free classes and more. I get the best whole body workout while I practice mindfulness with the help of many brilliant instructors. Strongly recommend.

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Spark Barre Pilates & Yoga

(1 review)

4.5 mi

If you are looking for a good barre class, Spark Barre Pilates & Yoga is a hidden gem. It recently…read moremoved a few doors down from its original location, and every week there is another improvement in the way of décor or equipment. Classes are not crowded, the studio is clean and well-maintained and equipment is new and up to date. Noelle is a knowledgeable, passionate instructor who will help you make modifications to the workout depending on your ability on any given day. Her workouts are challenging but she makes them fun, too, and results happened quickly for me. Class rates are $15 each, but discount packages are available.

Ignite Yoga

4.1

(9 reviews)

32.0 mi

The sound bath experience with Katie Walker was next-level relaxing. If you're new to sound baths,…read moreimagine soothing pan drums, gentle guidance, and full-body vibrations that melt your stress away. I was so relaxed I actually fell asleep (in the best way possible). The group was small and intimate, the room was perfectly warm, and the whole vibe was incredibly calming. I loved that it was held in a hot yoga studio like Ignite--it made the experience feel even more cozy and immersive. Can't recommend this enough. I'll definitely be back!

I could not attend during the Covid pandemic for health reasons. When I asked for at least a…read morepartial extension of my pass, I was rudely brushed off. No compromises were accepted. I did not feel comfortable returning after this response. Yoga to me is about balance and acceptance.

Power Life - Johnston

4.8

6.4 mi

I got to try out "yoga" here. It was a 45 min class called sculpting. It was not the normal…read morestretching and focus I am used to in yoga. This was a fast paced high energy class. It did not really focus on the postures of yoga. If you want something quick, louder music, high energy instructor there is a class for that. I was not used to this but did my best to keep up and learn the moves as we went along. The quick feet movement on the yoga mats gave me a blister on the bottom of my big toe, but I could feel the workout for a couple days after. You are greeted when you walk in, you check in and get a mat or towel if you forgot yours. You can kick your shoes off or make your way down the hall to the changing/shower/bathroom. There is lockers,but you'll need your own lock. Then you make your way to the smaller room built for your class. Its was aimed to be hot, but just a mere 92 degrees. I had a few moments to enjoy the sauna room before we starting moving. Then it was all downhill. I dont know how you are to workout, sweat, and not loose your grip on the slick, sweaty yoga mat as you jump up and down and lift weights and move your butt off I felt good after the long class. I was able to go straight home and get my shower in, but this class we intense. I wish I had the ability to go back and try another one of the classes like hot Yoga or something a little less fast paced. They are all on their app, but the timing just did not work out for me.

I also attended the sculpting class the following day. I was smoked this morning and very…read moreimpressed by the class and how quickly time flies in the spread, 45m version. Recommending this class over the other I took.

Birdland Pool

3.3

2.7 mi

My daughter was here for a swim meet. The pool was super dirty so was the blocks! I would give it a…read morethree just cause of the dirty pool! But everything else was ok! The locker rooms were a little dirty!!

Found a pool this Summa!!!!…read more Review during COVID19: Birdland pool is like a hidden gem for Central Des Moines this summer! Never been here before but we've been here twice now. No FRILLS pool. They have 1 slide and 3 diving boards. A wading pool that goes 2.5'; very large size too. The pool is clean water and the environment is clean. The price is great too! $2.00 for kids; $4.00 for adult. Free for 3 and under. People around us do not wear masks. There are different ethnic families that live near and visit this pool. They play very loud music. A different variety but I think they play most recent rap and hip hop the most. Staff here is great! They also have two local officers inside the pool to keep things safe. The pool is located by North High school so that's probably why they have officers; it's a little rough neighborhood. The two times we visited we have watched the pool capacity website before arriving. This pool stays under the capacity limit every day and have found it to be very compliant to COVID social distancing regulations. The staff wipe surfaces every hour. At the end of the swim session they are cleaning everything immediately. They also wear masks when they are around people. There's a snack bar open but we've never visited. The water slide is the highlight of the visit for the kids. Young jumpers must go through a swim test before allowed on the diving boards. I recommend visiting this pool this summer. I'm not too sure during any other year as they may be a lot more full but I've enjoyed our visits so far. We will be returning more this summer as we feel safe coming here and seeing how the staff and the people around us are abiding to social distancing rules.

Overlooking pool from the east side

Nice open water slide

Entrance

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Union Park

4.7

(3 reviews)

3.0 mi

I love it and it's the best place you could be it's very good and it's just the best because you…read morecan do all sorts of stuff good for kids I forgot what this the rules of the park separation I'm pretty sure it said to 2 12-year-olds

Memorable park with the famous ROCKET SLIDE!…read more It's a fun playground because it has a unique structure that is considered vintage. Made of metal. The slides are plastic. During COVID19 review: Came out here with some moms for a play date. Rocket playground was open as well as the north playground. Wading pool was NOT operating. Didn't see anyone using the restrooms or the drinking fountain. A few park benches around to sit and picnic at. Grass was very tall but landscapers were working on mowing. Well maintained with no tree debris. We've been to this park before and it's a popular place to come. But during COVID19 there is way less people around. 3 other families and 1 small day care of 4 kids were there with our group. Made for around 20-25 children playing around each other. Would recommend if you're in the neighborhood.

Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat Center

20.9 mi

My granddaughter attended Wesley Woods horse day camp in 2024 when she was 10. She'll go again this…read moresummer - but wants to have the week-long overnight experience. She's already decided that after beginner, and now intermediate, she wants to go on to advanced - all the way to becoming an instructor!

Came here for horseback riding with my family. This is a Methodist Church camp that offers…read morehorseback riding year-round for a price way lower than anywhere else I've ever been. This is a great outing for anyone new to horseback riding or to do with your children. It's also a price that makes this a great weekend activity for the whole family. Our guide led us around the large acreage of the camp for around 45 minutes on a very easy and beautiful ride.