One of my favorite things about the Des Moines area is how outdoor yoga classes are popping up everywhere in the summer! Normally, there are even more. With COVID a lot of places have put classes on hold or are only offering them virtually for the summer. Some classes are recurring and others are just one time things. I've compiled a list of free or cheap classes by location for you to enjoy :) A few are different/unique (SUP yoga and Goat yoga) as well. Make sure to check websites/Facebook pages to see if you need to register ahead.
Easter Lake Beach
Monday, July 27th from 6-8 pm enjoy Paddle and Pose!
This two hour event includes the use of a SUP, kayak, or canoe for an hour then yoga on shore afterwards
$20
Sylvan Theatre @ Greenwood Park (DSM)
Candle Light Yoga put on by Yoga & Co
Monday, July 6, 13, 20, 27
8:00-8:45pm
Free Will donation
DM Yoga (not outdoors)
Every Monday from 6:30-7:45 (until December 28th)
Your first class you pay what you want - then eligible for a free month
Brookview Park (WDM)
Tuesday, July 14th at 7:00pm
Free, put on by YogaSix
Lake Ahquabi
Stand Up Paddle Board Yoga
Every Tuesday from 6:30-7:30pm until July 28th
$10
Riley Park (DSM)
Sunrise Yoga by Yoga & Co
6:15 am on Tuesday, July 7, 14, 21, 28, & August 4th
7:30 am on Friday, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31st
Free
Greenbelt Landing (Clive)
Wednesdays, July 1 - August 12th
6:00-6:45pm
Free
Sunset Yoga @ 1111 E. Court Ave
Wednesdays
July 1, 8, 15 @ 8:00pm
July 22 @ 7:45pm
August 5, 12 @ 7:30pm
August 19 @ 7:15pm
August 26, September 2nd @ 7:00pm
Suggested Donation of $10 - Class fee goes to the BLM movement
Natavi Swim School
1 Year Free Yoga Celebration - offer indoor SUP yoga and poolside yoga year round
July 22nd, 7 pm (express class, 30-40 min)
Free, go to website to register
Peace Tree Brewery (DSM)
July 2nd, 6:30 pm
Free, put on by YogaSix
Pygmy Patch Yoga in Van Meter, IA- Goat Yoga!
July 1, 7, 8, 9, 15, 17th at 6:30pm
Saturdays, July 11th, 18th at 10 am
$20
Howell's Pumpkin Patch - Goat Yoga
Saturday July 11th, August 8th at 9-10am & 10:30-11:30am
Sunday July 19th, August 22nd at 9-10am & 10:30-11:30am
$22, register online
Drake Park
Fridays, 12:00-12:45pm
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Freewill donation to the BLM movement, put on by Yoga & Co
Heartland Chiropractor Clinic in Johnston (land behind office)
July 11, August 8th, 8:30-9:30am
Free
Terra Park (Johnston)
Saturdays, July 11, 18, 25, 8:00am
Free
Raccoon River Peninsula
Saturdays, July 11, 25th 8:00am
Free Will Donation, put on by Yoga & Co
Wagner Park (Ankeny)
Every Saturday until October 3rd, 8:00am
Free
Windfield Park (Waukee)
Every Saturday until September 26th, 8:00am
$2
Carlisle North Municipal Park
Saturdays, July 11- August 29th, 10:00am
Free
Buxton Park (Indianola)
Saturdays until September 26th, 9:00 am
Free
West Hill Brewing Company (Indianola)
Sunday, July 12th, 12:00-1:30pm
$15, includes a drink
Smash Park (WDM)
Yoga & Mimosas -register ahead of time
Sunday, July 26th, 10:00 am
$5 - includes 1 drink as well
Carper Winery (Norwalk)
Sunday, July 19th, 10:30am
Free, put on by YogaSix
PowerLife Yoga - Lawn of the West Glenn Studio
Every Monday @ 6:00pm until Aug. 31st
Every Saturday @ 10:00am until Aug. 31st
Must pre-register on app, don't have to be member
Free-Will donation ($2-20) all goes to the NAACP
Good Vibes Movement DSM
1600 6th Ave, DSM
Community Yoga Monday - Friday @ 6am, Saturdays @ 9am
All classes are Free-Will donation
Virtual Yoga:
Norwalk Public Library - June 28, 10:15am; July 11, 18th, 10:15am - register via Facebook
Des Moines Parks and Rec - Saturdays in July at 9:00am via Facebook
I'm sure I missed some, so please let me know and I'll add it to the list :)
XOXO,
Emily