http://balanceyogalounge.com providing professional, affordable yoga classes in ankeny, iowa Sun, 25 Jul 2010 19:03:24 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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. Fettuccine al Pesto   ½ cup pine nuts 1 garlic clove, minced 2oz fresh basil 2/3 ... http://balanceyogalounge.com/2010/07/25/recipes-for-using-fresh-basil/ 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! James Miller presents the IOWA CITY YOGA FESTIVAL http://iowacityygafestival.com/ Visit ... http://balanceyogalounge.com/2010/07/11/iowa-city-yoga-festival-nov-567-2010/ 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 ... http://balanceyogalounge.com/2010/07/11/i-got-a-free-yoga-pass-at-the-summerfest-parade/ Jennifer Younk of balance yoga lounge leads yogis from all over Central Iowa thru a sun-soaked practice at Gray's Lake on Saturday.And, thanks to Patty VanMeter for demonstrating poses to guide the practice.   Jen leads the group through upward salute.      Patty demonstrates a chest opening asana. Thanks to Lisa Fernandez of the Des ... http://balanceyogalounge.com/2010/06/27/rain-holds-off-for-yoga-in-the-park-on-june-26th/ 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 ... http://balanceyogalounge.com/2010/06/25/yoga-in-the-park-led-by-jennifer-younk/   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. Ashtanga is a form of hatha yoga ... http://balanceyogalounge.com/2010/06/22/ashtanga-yoga-at-the-lounge/ One of the most common complaints I hear from my students is back pain. Jam-packed schedules and stress-inducing jobs can only exacerbate this pain sending it into your legs and neck. Yoga can be an important tool to help save you from sleepless nights and uncomfortable days. Practice this sequence ... http://balanceyogalounge.com/2010/04/11/back-talk/ This summer we are pleased to offer kids yoga camps for pre-teen and elementary age children.  These classes provide a fun, non-competitive, stress free alternative to sports programs and are a great introduction to the mind/body experience. Pre-registration is required and several sessions are available.  Please see the attached brochure and registration ... http://balanceyogalounge.com/2010/03/21/yoga-camps-for-kids-the-lounge-june-2010/ This is a simple exercise that you can do anytime, anywhere even while you work to bring peace and happiness to your center, creating balance within. This breathing exercise strengthens the immune system by clearing out the negative and drawing in the positive.It also helps strengthen the lungs and build ... http://balanceyogalounge.com/2010/02/27/%e2%99%a5-breathing-for-peace-and-happiness-%e2%99%a5/ And the broken record continues to play... Essential yoga class, Feb 8, 7-8pm is cancelled due to snowfall, cold temps, and slippery roads. Stay safe and warm at home and we hope to see you in class later in the week! Don't forget the arm balances and inversions workshop this Wednesday evening ... http://balanceyogalounge.com/2010/02/08/28-evening-class-cancelled/