Who thought up Desk Jockey Yoga?

by Shuva Rahim, Yoga Instructor

When I taught a session earlier this year, I used the phrase “desk jockey” when cueing backbends. I picked up it from one of my yoga teacher friends. But I loved saying it because it’s a hard truth.

Many of us sit with our spines rounded and neck bent looking down at the computer for hours on end. Inevitably, that posture impacts how we look, feel, and present ourselves to the world.

Everyone one of us is in some way a desk jockey. For many of us, myself included, our jobs are very sedentary. And unfortunately, for many of us that extends into our home lives when we sit in front of the TV.

Enter the idea for a workshop that I’m excited to teach.

Here’s the basics:

Desk Jockey Yoga
5:30 to 6:45 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 20
Rivercity Pilates, 

1210 N. Jordan St. #1, North Liberty, IA

Fee: $25

In this 75-min workshop you’ll learn:

  • Simple breathing techniques
  • Movements you can do at your desk without changing out of your work attire. These include movements to help with:
    • Stiff neck and shoulders
    • Sore lower back
    • Tired hands and wrists
    • And more…

Attendees will leave with a routine they can do on their own. They’ll also receive tips to help keep themselves energized throughout the day. No yoga experience is necessary.

Space is limited. To register, go to Rivercity Pilates to sign up, or send an email Carey (studio owner) to rcpilates1@gmail.com and let her know you’re interested.

Small Group Sessions

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Small group sessions are sessions designed for between 2 and 5 participants. Sessions meet on a weekly basis and the instructor creates sessions specifically for those who attend.

Small group sessions are great if you are motivated by working out with others in a supportive, inspiring environment. You can think of small groups as personal training groups with a specific focus. You’ll receive individualized instruction in a fun, comfortable environment from a teacher who knows you and specializes in helping you move in ways that are safe and effective for your body.

We have a variety of “open” groups that are available to anyone who wants to take a group session but doesn’t necessarily have others who are committed to practicing with you! We offer small groups utilizing the Pilates equipment, small groups to practice the Pilates Mat exercises, small groups to practice Yoga and Strength Training Small groups.

During your complimentary first session at the studio your instructor can recommend some small group options for you based on the type of session you want to do and current studio openings.

Small group sessions are scheduled by using the scheduling link below or can be scheduled by emailing the studio at rcpilates1@gmail.com.

Pilates & Paws

If you have been in our community very long you probably know that we have an amazing staff of teachers who are not only incredible at teaching movement but they have huge hearts.  

As a business owner there is nothing I love more than being able to support our staff in doing things they are passionate about.  This summer Donny and I started brainstorming ideas on how she could combine her passion of teaching Pilates with helping local animal shelters.  

We came up with the name, Pilates for Paws and started trying to figure out how we could do our first event that would benefit shelters in need.  Last week, when the news announced the Iowa City shelter had just taken in 131 dogs we decided that we wanted to get this project going so that we could donate some much needed money to the local shelter. 

We are excited to announce our first two Pilates for Paws events! Check out the details below to learn how you can participate and help us raise money for the Iowa City Animal shelter!

On Saturday, September 23rd at 1 pm Donny is going to be teaching a Pilates for Paws in studio Pilates Mat Group Class and all proceeds will go to the Iowa City Shelter. 

This class will be designed for every body and will absolutely be Beginner friendly!  Space in this session is limited to 6 participants and we will sell 6 session spots for $30.  Sign up early to snag one of these spots!

On Sunday September 24th at 9 am Donny will be teaching a virtual Pilates for Paws Class that anyone anywhere can take from home!  No worries if you can’t make class…we’ll be sending everyone who purchases the class a forever link for this class! That means you can take the class as often as you want for as long as you want! 

You can purchase the class for yourself or purchase it for a friend! We’ll be selling this class for $20.    We’ll email you a Zoom link to take class live and after the event we’ll send you a forever link to this class!