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August/September 2026 Newsletter

Posted on by Marcie Evans
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We’re so glad you’re here!

A Studio Update: Check Out Our New Classes!

We’re excited to share some beautiful additions and updates to our weekly lineup! Whether you’re looking to build strength, find stillness, or try something new, we have something for you.

Relaxation Yoga with Noelle – Monday SEP 14, 21 & 28 at 6:30 PM

Enjoy this relaxing and inclusive yoga class to discover where your body is holding in tension. This flow incorporates breath work to regulate the nervous system and clear the mind. Essential oils, eye masks and hot stones may be used to enhance the relaxation experience. Class ends with deep stretches, a guided full-body relaxation, and an optional temple massage followed by stillness.

FEE: $60 ALL 3 OR $25 per class

Early Morning Yoga with Hope – Tuesdays at 6:00 AM

Yoga is THE BEST way to wake up! Join Hope for this wonderful combination of strength and stability, also calm, to give you the perfect start to your day!

Sept. 1st-Oct. 6th
FEE: $90 for ALL 6 or $20 per class

Intro to Pilates: Mat with Tricia

This 6-week Beginner Mat Pilates series will give you all of the basics of Pilates and help you better engage your core. Mat Pilates can also help tone your muscles, correct imbalances, and prevent back pain with regular practice.

Qi Gong – Tuesdays at 5:30 PM

This class is offered as a paid class through Deep Roots Acupuncture and is currently filled. If you are interested in future classes, please contact Lucy Marsh at Deep Roots (please email us with subject line Qi Gong) for more info.

**Please see the class schedule for select dates and registration.

$25 BIA SCANS!

We’re excited to share that we’re now offering BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) scans at the studio! This quick, non-invasive assessment provides insight into your body composition—including muscle mass, body fat percentage, hydration levels, and more.

Whether you’re building strength, deepening your practice, or focusing on overall wellness, a BIA scan gives you meaningful data to support your goals beyond the scale. Think of it as another tool to help you move, feel, and live better!

Quarterly Progress Package: 4 scans (one every quarter) + analysis from Marcie, $175
Single Scan Option: 1 scan, no analysis, $25

Marcie Evans, Certified Yoga Therapist and owner of Serenity studio, Iowa City
Marcie Evans

Marcie Evans is a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) and co-founder of Serenity Yoga & Pilates Studio in Iowa City, and the only Certified Yoga Therapist in the area. She has completed advanced clinical training accredited by the International Association of Yoga Therapists, applying yoga therapeutically to injury, illness, and recovery rather than general fitness. Her background spans yoga therapy, contemporary Pilates, and clinical exercise physiology, and she tailors every session to the person in front of her, from first-timers to professional athletes.