Heartland Yoga

Last Updated September 8, 2026

Heartland Yoga, founded by Betsy Rippentrop, opened in June 2008 during the worst flooding in Iowa City. The studio aimed to teach flexibility and compassion, offering free classes to counter the stress of the flooding. The studio's name symbolizes the excess of water, representing emotion. Heartland Yoga is a collective and community-oriented space, welcoming all body types, fitness levels, colors, genders, and sexual orientations. They offer free community classes and scholarships for session classes, and can be found on their YouTube channel.