Gentle, expert-led yoga for every body, from first-timers to lifelong practitioners. Led by the only Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) in Iowa City, in our woman-owned studio.
Start with an Orientation View Yoga ClassesOur yoga is therapeutic first. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or easing back into movement, every pose is scaled to you, guided by the only Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) in Iowa City. You don’t need to be flexible, fit, or experienced to begin.
Less pain
Greater range of motion and easier daily movement.
More strength
Better balance, core stability, and control.
Calmer mind
Less stress, deeper relaxation, and better sleep.
Safe recovery
Guided return after surgery or injury.
Every class is small-group or private and built around how your body actually moves. New students are always welcome.
Slow, low-impact flows that build flexibility, balance, and calm. Perfect for beginners, seniors, and anyone easing back into movement.
Small-group classes for all levels, from restorative yoga to flowing and active practices, with personal attention every session.
One-on-one yoga tailored to your body and goals, ideal for beginners, injury recovery, or deepening your practice.
Therapeutic yoga for post-surgery recovery, injury rehab, prenatal needs, and chronic conditions, guided by a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT), the only one in Iowa City.
The only aerial yoga in Iowa City. “Yoga above the mat” using suspension hammocks to decompress the spine and build strength. Beginners welcome.
Your first visit is a relaxed, one-on-one new-student orientation for $35, so we can learn your goals and any limitations before you ever step into a class. Mats and props provided. Beginners always welcome.
Not sure what to expect? Take a look inside a real class at our Iowa City studio, the pace, the space, and the kind of guidance you’ll get from your very first pose.
Every class is scaled to your body and your history. We work with your injuries and conditions, not around them.
You get real attention and hands-on guidance in every session, never lost in a crowded, fast-paced room.
Marcie is the only Certified Yoga Therapist in the area, with 25 years of teaching behind every class she leads.
Marcie has been teaching mind-body fitness and wellness since 1999, after coming through a 25-year battle with autoimmune disease. Her specialty is helping clients build new strength, flexibility, and neural pathways that lead to pain-free movement, and making sure that movement carries into daily life, sports, work, and the activities they love.
Her students range from age 13 to 100 and include stroke and cancer survivors, autoimmune patients, and amateur and professional athletes. As the only Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) in Iowa City, Marcie brings a depth of training few studios can match.
Marcie Evans, MA, ACSM EP-C, C-IAYT, E-RYT, BCES · Certified Yoga Therapist
Read Marcie's Full StoryThe best proof is the people who walk through our doors. Hear one of our students describe how therapeutic yoga at Serenity changed the way they move and feel.
Start with an OrientationNew to yoga, or new to Serenity? Here’s what most people want to know before their first class.
Yes, and most of our students start exactly there. Flexibility is a result of yoga, not a requirement to begin. Every pose is scaled to your body, beginners are always welcome, and no one is watching or judging where you are starting from.
Yoga therapy uses targeted, therapeutic movement to support recovery and well-being, including post-surgery rehab, injury recovery, prenatal needs, chronic pain, and conditions like autoimmune disease or osteoporosis. It’s led by Marcie Evans, the only Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) in Iowa City.
Start with a $35 new-student orientation, a relaxed one-on-one session where we learn your goals and any limitations and help you choose the right class. Mats and props are provided, and you can book your orientation online anytime.
Gentle Yoga is slow and restorative, Group Yoga ranges from restorative to active flows, Private Yoga is one-on-one, Yoga Therapy is rehabilitative and condition-specific, and AntiGravity is aerial yoga in suspension hammocks. New students often start with Gentle Yoga or a private session.
AntiGravity is “yoga above the mat,” using soft suspension hammocks to decompress the spine, build strength, and take pressure off the joints. It’s the only aerial yoga in Iowa City, and beginners are welcome, no upside-down experience required.
Wear comfortable clothing you can move in, and we’ll provide mats and props. Appointments are required, so booking ahead makes sure there’s a spot ready for you.
Whether you are brand new to yoga, coming back after an injury, or ready to go deeper, there’s a class with your name on it. Start with a $35 new-student orientation at our Iowa City studio, serving Coralville, North Liberty, Solon, and West Branch.
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