Santosha Yoga Des Moines - Vinyasa, Power & Ashtanga Styles - Adults&Kids - Group&Private
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Welcome to Santosha Yoga Des Moines.  
 
Santosha is the Sanskrit word for contentment and the ideal word to describe the direction in which I hope the yoga experience will take you...toward a feeling of being a little more relaxed, a lot stronger and much more aware of all that you have.
 
People turn to yoga for any number of reasons including a desire for increased strength and stamina, injury prevention, improved sports performance, stress management, improved flexibility, chronic pain management, therapy for a disease, or as your next step in rehabilitation from an injury.  You may have received a recommendation from a physician or a referral from a friend.  You may just be curious.  You may have noticed the joyful, rejuvinated appearance of people leaving the gym with their yoga mats and wondered, "What is that all about?"  Or maybe, just maybe, you are one of the enlightened few who comes to yoga without a particular goal in mind, just knowing you will be better for it.  I want to assure you that what you will find through yoga will transcend whatever you expected or thought you needed.  What you will find is a lifelong path to wellness that brings many unexpected joys, not the least of which, is the amazing people it brings together.  
 
In order to understand the benefits, you just need to give it a try.  Step outside of your routine, for one time, one hour and you will understand why this practice is so popular.  If you have tried yoga and found the pacing to be too slow or the movements too static, please try my classes.  My practice is based on the Vinyasa style which flows from beginning to end with the movements always connected with the breath.  The practice can be soft and gentle or energetic and strong, but is always geared to the level of the practitioners in the room and any physical limitations they may have.  You always feel better after yoga and you always leave the room with a smile on your face!
 
Please view my teaching schedule and feel free to contact me with any questions.  I teach both adults and children and offer group and private lessons, as well as workshops.  If you want to practice, we can find a time!  I hope to see you soon.   
 
Namaste
Mary Lasky
 
  
 
Health is the greatest gift , contentment is the mightiest wealth .  A reliable friend is the best kinsman and Nirvana is the ultimate happiness. - Buddha