dive in ⁄ ⁄ soften ⁄ ⁄ bloom

Saturday, April 4, 2020

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Yummy Yoga ⁄ ⁄ Vibe Vinyasa ⁄ ⁄ Restoratives ⁄ ⁄ Garden Meditation ⁄ ⁄ Yoga Strength

JOIN US FOR THE 10th ANNUAL

Central Iowa Yoga Retreat

On April 4, the energy at the Botanical Garden will be sweeter than ever! Our beautiful new location provides an immersive experience for your body, mind and spirit. Yoga teachers from the greater Des Moines area will lead you in a retreat experience you won’t soon forget!

Enjoy a full-day retreat or choose just the morning or afternoon experience. Included with any registration is a healthy and delicious lunch from Trellis, a cool Central Iowa Yoga t-shirt, plus an air plant sculpture you create yourself during a special part of the retreat.

Location

Enjoy the beauty of the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden!

Schedule

Find the schedule and session descriptions here!

Instructors

Read about the teachers in this year’s line-up!

Register before February 15 for Early Bird pricing!

Full Day Retreat 8:30am – 5:15pm

$125

Morning Session
Afternoon Session
Lunch
Air Plant Sculpture
Central Iowa Yoga t-shirt

Full Day Retreat Registration

Morning Session 8:30am – 12:45pm

$75

Morning Session
Afternoon Session
Lunch
Air Plant Sculpture
Central Iowa Yoga t-shirt

Morning Registration

Afternoon Session 11:15am – 5:15pm

$80

Morning Session
Afternoon Session
Lunch
Air Plant Sculpture
Central Iowa Yoga t-shirt

Afternoon Registration

Yummy lunch choices from Trellis

Locally sourced options from Lisa LaValle's beloved cafe in the Gardens

All lunches include Fresh Fruit, Chips, Mediterannean Cous Cous Salad with Roasted Vegetables, and Trellis' Signature Cookie.

Vegetarian Lunch

Caprese Sandwich with Mozzarella, Basil, Pesto Spread, Balsamic Drizzle on Focaccia

Regular Lunch

Berkwood Farms Ham Sandwich with Turkey, Provolone, Romaine & Tomato on Focaccia

Either option available Gluten-Free!

Simply select gluten-free when you register.

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Thanks for a great conversation. You started the meeting with an observation of my noticeable happiness I receive from my passion for my work. Last evening as I sat on my deck watching the sunset and reflecting from the day, your statement was at the top of my list for appreciating the day. A few tears of being overwhelmed with joy may have also transpired.

Jerah Sheets, Iowa DNR

Central Iowa Yoga Retreat

Thank you thank you! I'm just beginning to find my tribe here and this was a boon.

Mary Beth Einhorn, Central Iowa Yoga Retreat Participant

Central Iowa Yoga Retreat

The Mindful Movement and Mingling was just so inspired! I've never been to a retreat that did that type of program. The usual sitting around, alone, and slowly meeting one or two people can be pretty isolating. You guys brought us to that place of connectedness in a fun way.

Lisa Evans, Central Iowa Yoga Retreat participant

Central Iowa Yoga Retreat

Thank you again for coming on Friday. It was an incredible hands-on learning experience for the students. Once the simulation was finished students reflected on their experience and newly gained insights into life near the poverty line.

Kenny Baker, 11th grade - Gilbert High School

Central Iowa Yoga Retreat

Next Step was an excellent addition to our Super Power Summit for middle school students. They incorporated hands-on learning activities that involved dirt, art, leadership, and the great outdoors!

Carrie Scheidel, Iowa Department of Education

Central Iowa Yoga Retreat

Thank you so very much for your love, care, and support on this journey. You truly are a great teacher and healer.

Therese, Yoga student

Central Iowa Yoga Retreat

The STEM Camp at Harding this summer was awesome! Our students were actively engaged in activities, learning, and lots of fun! It was a great experience for students to connect with their school, community, and science!

Joy Linquist, Principal

Central Iowa Yoga Retreat

Next Step has been a solid addition to our student leadership workshops. Their connection with students is thoughtful, purposeful and brings great energy.

Chad Elsberry IHSAA Assistant Director

Central Iowa Yoga Retreat

Poverty simulation was fantastic. Great job forcing us to deal with the everyday complications of living in poverty. It was impossible not to get frustrated. Participants came up with “creative” ways to solve problems or cut corners for a lasting impact on their family, job, or both. I was extremely impressed with the entire process.

Wil Wiemann, 8th Grade Social Studies, Edward Stone Middle School, Burlington, Iowa

Central Iowa Yoga Retreat

I heard great things about the training and would like to find a time this fall for an early out training for our staff to visit the park as well as hear about the wonderful things offered.

Brian Crook, Principal, Studebaker Elementary School, Des Moines, Iowa

Central Iowa Yoga Retreat

It only takes a minute or two and can totally change the classroom atmosphere. One minute they can be going a million miles a minute coming in from lunch and recess, and after a quick breathing technique, they settle down, giggle a little, and then get to work.

Mychele, Kindergarten Teacher