Yoga & Pilates Studio in Iowa City

As a yoga teacher and movement coach with more than 20 years of teaching experience, I have a pretty high standard when it comes to classes, instructors, and studio culture. I was excited to find a true aerial class while visiting the area, and it absolutely met, and exceeded, my expectations. The instructor created an environment that felt both challenging and incredibly safe. I was encouraged to try new things, push my edges, and have fun, while always feeling supported and well-guided. The balance of skill-building, clear instruction, and playfulness was excellent. What stood out even more was the sense of community. From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed. The owner greeted me by name, checked in throughout the evening, and made me feel like I belonged, even as a first-time visitor. The other students were warm and welcoming, and by the end of class we were laughing and joking together as a group. The small class size (a maximum of five hammocks) allows for plenty of individualized attention, which made the experience feel both personal and supportive. I left feeling accomplished, energized, and already wishing I lived closer so I could come back regularly. If you're looking for an aerial class that is professionally taught, welcoming, challenging, and genuinely fun, I highly recommend it.

If you are looking for intentional, functional, movement to build strength and mobility Serenity is the place. Marcie's knowledge and attention to detail has helped me reduce my pain and keeps me strong and moving.

Marcie is an excellent instructor, being new to Pilates, she has really inspired us and helped strengthen ourselves to better health

I started seeing Marci to help me work with my neuromuscular imbalances and develop strength, mobility and coordination as I was preparing for knee surgery and I am working with her after surgery as part of my rehabilitation plan. Using the reformer with Marci and working with my PT is helping me optimize my recovery. I worked as an integrative physical therapist and am currently a mindbody movement teacher. I appreciate Marci's ability to adapt my plan of care as she integrates her expertise in Pilates, yoga, exercise physiology, and trauma informed care.

I’ve been taking classes at Serenity for about a year now. I have seen a great improvement in my strength, flexibility, posture, and best of all, no more lower back pain. Marcie is a wonderful teacher and creates a welcoming environment in all her classes!

I started aerial yoga at Serenity a few months ago, and I can't believe I didn't start sooner. Its so fun and so good for me in so many ways. Marcie cares about the clients she works with and knows how to support individuals based on their needs and where they are at. I look forward to aerial yoga every week, especially when its been a tough week. I always know I'll feel better after class physically and mentally. Would 100% recommend to literally everyone.

Marcie is a great instructor. My strength and balance has increased since I've been taking her Pilates class.

I am new to reformer pilates and Marcie has been an amazing instructor! She is very knowledgeable and I appreciate her attention to detail in making sure we are learning how to do the exercises correctly and safely. I love our class community as well…it’s fun learning along side a great group of ladies!

I love here!!

Marcie is an incredible instructor and a wonderful human! I was always intimidated to do a group class and with Marcie's approach and kindness, I now look forward to her class 3 times a week AND I've improved my mobility, balance and strength!