Whether you practice yoga regularly or are wanting to try it out, from late spring to early fall you can take an outdoor yoga class. Be amongst the trees while in tree pose!
There are a variety of outdoor yoga classes across the Des Moines metro (most of them are free!). Enjoy the fresh air and get in touch with your mind, body, and spirit.
Grab your mat and some water and center yourself in nature.
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Recurring Outdoor Yoga
Des Moines Yoga in the Park
Where: Gray’s Lake Des Moines
When: Saturdays June 4 to September 24; 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Hosted by: Des Moines Parks and Recreation and UnityPoint Health-Des Moines
Cost: Free
What to know: The classes, taught by volunteer instructors from around the Des Moines metro, are open for all skill levels, from the curious beginner to advanced yogi. Bring a mat or a towel (and some water!) and wear clothes you can move in. No registration is required.
Yoga on Cowles Commons
Where: 221 Walnut St, Des Moines
When: June 4; July 2; August 6; 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Hosted by: Des Moines Performing Arts
Cost: Free
What to know: Nourish your body, mind, and spirit surrounded by 12,000 perennials and the bustle of Downtown Des Moines.
Ankeny Yoga in the Park
Where: Wagner Park, Ankeny
When: Saturdays Memorial Day through Labor Day; 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Hosted by: City of Ankeny and UnityPoint Health-Des Moines
Cost: Free
What to know: Yoga in the Park is taught by volunteer instructors from various areas in the studios. It’s designed for improving community health, energy, and relaxation. Families and all levels are welcome. Don’t forget your mat!
Clive Outdoor Yoga
Where: Greenbelt Landing near Clive Aquatic Center (1801 NW 114th St.)
When: Wednesdays June 1 to August 10; 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Hosted by: Clive Parks & Rec
Cost: Free but registration is required.
What to know: Bring a mat or towel and a water bottle.
Yoga on the Lawn
Where: North lawn of West Des Moines City Hall, 4200 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines
When: Sundays June 4 to August 28; 9 a.m.
Hosted by: West Des Moines Parks and Recreation
Cost: Free
What to know: This free program is open to the community and all yoga abilities. Each week, a volunteer from a local studio will lead the group in a Sunday morning stretch. Ages six and older are welcome. Please bring a water bottle and yoga mat.
Indianola Yoga in the Park
Where: Buxton Park, Indianola
When: Saturdays June 3 to September 26; 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Hosted by: Indianola Parks and Recreation
Cost: Free
What to know: Relax and invigorate as volunteer instructors lead you through exercises in the park. Improve flexibility, balance, and strength in a unique setting. All you need is your own mat, towel, and water bottle.
Granger Yoga in the Park
Where: Centennial Park, Granger
When: Saturdays, June 3 to August 21, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Hosted by: Granger Parks and Recreation
What to know: You are encouraged to bring a mat or a towel as well as some water and clothes you can move in. No registration for the class is required, just show up ready to relax, release and enjoy.
Waukee Yoga in the Park
Where: Winfield Park, Waukee
When: Every other Saturday, June 10 to September 23, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
What to know: $2 per person. Participants 8 years and older are encouraged to bring a yoga mat or towel and water bottle.
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Thank you for sharing! Quick update: Clive Outdoor Yoga on Wednesdays is hosted by Clive Parks & Rec and yoga instructor, Mary McCarthy.
Thank you for the information! The yoga class in Granger is at 8 a.m. not 9.