Yoga With Kay

Welcome!  If you don't know this already, I've started teaching beginner level flows at Yoga & Co. in Des Moines. When you sign up for one of my classes, you'll see a description that looks something like this: This beginner level class will work to improve strength, balance and flexibility by introducing foundational yoga poses matched with a focus on the breath. This class is great for those who are new to yoga; or those who are looking for a peaceful class to connect the mind and body. Classes are forty five minutes to an hour long, and may be accompanied with a brief meditation.   But what does that mean, exactly? That's what this blog post is all about. Keep reading below to learn more about what the class includes and what you can expect if you decide to attend.  Photo by Louise Vildmark on Unsplash The structure for a beginner level class is as follows... Class begins with the instructor and students seated on their mats. Typically, the instructor faces the ...

 Hello, Friends! Short update here... I finally have Venmo!  I firmly believe that Yoga should be accessible to everyone - that's why all of my classes at Yoga & Co. are a pay what feels good  model. Just like Yoga & Co's website says... No memberships, and no B.S. That's why I set out to become a "real" small business and have Venmo as an option for my classes. I'm excited to announce that as of July 15th, Yoga With Kay's Venmo account is up and running.  I will still have a cash box at all of the flows in case you prefer to pay the old fashioned way. But my hope is that by offering Venmo as an option as well, paying for a flow can be a little bit easier and safer for all of us. My Venmo name is easy to remember - @YogaWithKay. Typically people pay anywhere from $10 to $20 per class, or $60 to $80 if they decide to pay for classes monthly. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to comment below or email me at yogawithkayw@gmail.com S...

Happy Hump Day! It's no joke, starting a small business or a side gig is a lot of work. I've been pretty busy lately trying to learn the in's and out's of what it takes to become an "official" small business and hit the ground running. So far, Yoga With Kay has registered with the state of Iowa to become a Limited Liability Corporation, or LLC for short. This would allow me to finally  accept Venmo as a form of payment, instead of being cash only. I've also finalized some marketing materials and the new logo with DesignCrowd, which is what you see in the photo above. There's a lot of symbolism to unpack in the logo, so I wanted to write a post to introduce it to my friends and explain it. Here goes! The Lotus: The lotus flower is everywhere in the world of yoga. I mean, everywhere.  Not only is their natural symmetry aesthetically pleasing, the way the lotus flower grows provides some additional inspiration. Lotus flowers are able to blossom in even th...