Recipes for Using Fresh Basil
What a great summer for produce! Local gardens and farmer’s markets are brimming with nature’s bounty. At our house we have an abundance of fresh basil, so thought I’d share a couple of our family’s favorite ways to enjoy basil. Read more
Iowa City Yoga Festival, Nov 5,6,7- 2010
Yoga festivals are common in other parts of the United States and around the world…but for the FIRST time in Iowa we are hosting our own festival. Don’t miss this opportunity to study with world class instructors without crossing any state lines! Read more
..I got a free yoga pass at the Summerfest parade!
Ankeny’s Summerfest has achieved the status of family tradition at our house, and I’m so glad you were able to enjoy the bright blue skies and typical summer heat this past Saturday morning at the annual parade! The yoga lounge has been quietly holding a full schedule of yoga classes in Ankeny for nearly three years, and we invite you to attend three classes free of charge between now and August 12, 2010. Read more
Rain holds off for Yoga in the Park on June 26th!
Jennifer Younk of balance yoga lounge leads yogis from all over Central Iowa thru a sun-soaked practice at Gray’s Lake on Saturday. Read more
Yoga in the Park led by Jennifer Younk
Jennifer Younk of balance yoga lounge will be leading Yoga in the Park at Gray’s Lake tomorrow morning at 9AM. The normally scheduled 9AM mixed level class held at the lounge is cancelled so that all can attend FREE yoga at Gray’s Lake! Class is held on the north shore of the lake where parking is available. Bring a towel to place under your mat, a bottle of water and layer on the sunscreen. There were approximately 200 enthusiastic yogis (of all ages and levels of ability) in attendance last week…let’s show Des Moines what a dedicated yoga community we have in Ankeny- see you there!
Ashtanga yoga at the lounge!
We will be offering a special series of Wednesday night workshops to teach the Ashtanga series. These workshops will be held the last Wednesday of the month in August, September and October. Please read on to learn more about this invigorating style of yoga. Read more

