Overview
Green Yoga House, led by instructor Lily Hou, is a private yoga studio with locations in Urbandale, Clive, and downtown Des Moines. Specializing in one-on-one and small group instruction, the studio draws from Iyengar, Ashtanga, Viniyoga, and Vinyasa to create customized sessions for each student. Private lessons are tailored to individual needs, goals, and limitations, ideal for those with injuries, chronic conditions, or health concerns such as back pain, arthritis, or stress. Sessions may include breathwork, meditation, hands-on adjustments, and restorative or active postures. Workshops, corporate programs, and retreats are also offered. The atmosphere at both studios is calm and peaceful, free from daily distractions. Students consistently praise the attentive, adaptive teaching and deep anatomical knowledge, which help improve flexibility, strength, and balance safely. Lunchtime classes are held in the downtown skywalk for added convenience. The studio carries toxin-free yoga mats and supplies. Private class slots are limited; advance booking is recommended. Green Yoga House provides a supportive environment for practitioners of all levels.
Yoga Format
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Studio Amenities
Studio Business Hours
| Day | Status | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Open | 7:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Tuesday | Open | 7:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Wednesday | Open | 7:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Thursday | Open | 7:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Friday | Open | 7:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Saturday | Open | 7:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Sunday | Open | 7:00 am – 8:00 pm |
Studio in Details
Overview
Green Yoga House is a private yoga studio operating in multiple locations across the Des Moines metro area, including a serene home-based studio in Urbandale overlooking the woods, a spacious studio in Clive, and lunchtime classes in the downtown skywalk at 601 Grand Avenue. The studio is owned and led by Lily Hou, an experienced instructor who tailors each session to the individual. The atmosphere is intentionally calm and free of daily distractions, designed to foster both physical health and mental well-being. Yoga here is approached as a holistic lifestyle practice that provides strength, flexibility, and balance for mind and body. Lily’s teaching emphasizes proper alignment, breath awareness, and safe progression, making the studio accessible to beginners and advanced practitioners alike. The studio also emphasizes a toxin-free environment, offering mats and supplies free from harmful chemicals.
Classes and Programming
Instruction centers on private and small-group sessions, allowing for fully customized sequences that draw from Iyengar, Ashtanga, Viniyoga, and Vinyasa traditions. Because no two individuals are identical, each program is designed from scratch to address the student’s specific needs and goals. Sessions can include breath control, guided meditation, hands-on adjustments, and a range of postures from restorative (supported) to active power yoga. Lily has extensive experience applying yoga to help with back pain, arthritis, anxiety, stress, and depression, and also offers pre- and postnatal yoga, yin postures, and physical therapy–oriented work. Private lessons are 100% focused on the individual, making them an effective way to reach personal goals. Beyond one-on-one instruction, the studio holds periodic workshops, corporate wellness programs, and yoga retreats. Toxin-free mats and props are available for purchase on-site.
Visitor Experience
The Urbandale studio is a private sanctuary with a calming view of the woods, while the Clive location offers a friendly, beautiful atmosphere with ample parking and a spacious practice area. Both spaces are clean and serene. Regular students consistently praise Lily’s attentive, adaptive teaching style and her deep knowledge of anatomy and alignment. Many have practiced with her for years, noting improvements in flexibility, strength, balance, and overall quality of life. The environment is supportive, with a strong emphasis on proper form and safe progression. Students recovering from surgery or managing chronic conditions appreciate the careful modifications. For those in the downtown area, lunchtime classes are offered in the skywalk at 601 Grand Avenue. Private class spots are limited, so advance booking is recommended. Lily respects each student’s abilities and challenges, providing a safe and professionally guided practice in a beautifully appointed studio.