2203 F St #2, Iowa City, IA 52245
info@zendenic.com
(319) 541-0800
Kelli is a charismatic person with a passion for yoga and for life. After becoming a fitness instructor, she quickly found her home inside of vinyasa yoga. The athleticism of yoga, along with its deeper mind-body connection, has allowed her to marry her love of fitness and the serenity of a tranquil mind. She brings her passion for health and exuberant love for life to everyone she meets. She is an avid lover of yoga, music, books, coffee and wine. A native Iowan, she lives in Iowa City with her husband, Dan; sons, Rigby, Leopold, and Logan; and furbabies, David Bowie, Finnegan and Jake.
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Vinyasa
In this class, you will learn how to connect breath to movement while working through a vigorous flow of poses that combine strength, flexibility and endurance. This class is meant for all levels and will challenge each student at her/his own level.
Barre
Barre fitness is a hybrid workout class – combining ballet-inspired moves with elements of Pilates, dance, yoga and strength training. Classes incorporate a ballet barre and use classic dance moves such as pliés, alongside static stretches. Barre also focuses on high reps of small range movements.
Slow Flow
This class starts with a slow flow warm up and then slows down to a workshop style to study. The second half of the class starts with a mix of slow flow and relaxation. Classes end with slightly more dynamic exercises to re-energize and a few minutes of relaxation / Savasana. Slow Flow is for all levels.
Meet Our Team
Kelli Jackson Amato
Yoga Instructor & Owner
Kelli is a charismatic person with a passion for yoga and for life. After becoming a fitness instructor, she quickly found her home inside of vinyasa yoga. The athleticism of yoga, along with its deeper mind-body connection, has allowed her to marry her love of fitness and the serenity of a tranquil mind. She brings her passion for health and exuberant love for life to everyone she meets. She is an avid lover of yoga, music, books, coffee and wine. A native Iowan, she lives in Iowa City with her husband, Dan; son, Rigby; and furbabies, David Bowie, Finnegan and Jake
Christoph Weismayer
Yoga Instructor
Christoph was introduced to Yoga on a trip to India in 1995. He started to do Yoga on a regular basis 10 years later, switching between many different styles and teachers. Around 2008 he started to focus on mainstream Hatha Yoga , Kundalini Yoga and Iyengar Yoga. In 2012, he successfully completed a 6 weeks course for teaching Shivananda Yoga (a popular style of Hatha Yoga in India) in Gokarna, India. After that, he mostly studied Iyengar Yoga, which is a precise form of Yoga that focuses on correct alignment with the help of props (bricks, cushions and straps). He feels that the techniques in Iyengar Yoga are helpful for beginners and advanced practitioners, therefore his preferred style today is classical Hatha Yoga using some ideas and props recommended in Iyengar Yoga.
Savanah Schott
Yoga Trainer
After a break from competitive gymnastics and coaching, Savanah began her yogic journey in 2014. She found familiarity in the asanas (postures) and challenge in integrating breath with movement. On the weekend you might find Savanah trying a new style of yoga, hiking with friends, or cheering on the Hawkeyes. Savanah’s students find their edge in class. Find your edge by breathing deeper, holding a pose a moment longer, and losing yourself in the practice.
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