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Power Life Yoga Barre Fitness - West Glen

4.7 ★★★★★ 66 Google reviews · Barre studio in West Des Moines, Iowa

Barre studio Free first class Teacher training Beginner-friendly

Clean studio hosting a variety of yoga classes as well as fitness programs, like barre.

Plan your first class

  • Free first class or intro offer new members are welcomed with a free class or a discounted intro pass — check their site to book your first class
  • Drop-ins drop-ins around $40 — many studios discount this heavily on your first visit, so ask about the new-member rate
  • Memberships monthly memberships and unlimited plans available — ask how intro-offer classes credit toward a membership
  • Teacher training offers teacher training — ask about upcoming instructor cohorts and prerequisites
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 515-564-7555
  • Website & schedule powerlife.com — book classes and see the live schedule

Hours

Monday 5:30 am–9 pm
Tuesday 5:30 am–9 pm
Wednesday 5:30 am–9 pm
Thursday 5:30 am–9 pm
Friday 5:30 am–7 pm
Saturday 7 am–5 pm
Sunday 8 am–7:45 pm

Hours shift for holidays, workshops, and class schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they teach

Barre formats on the schedule at Power Life Yoga Barre Fitness - West Glen, confirmed in members' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Barre 3 mentions

“The yoga classes are great for anyone from beginner to experienced yogi.”

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What's on offer

Amenities members name in their reviews of Power Life Yoga Barre Fitness - West Glen — the fastest way to tell what to expect before you book your first class.

🚿 Showers 2 mentions

“The showers are a nice touch (my studio doesn't have showers yet costs quite a bit more).”

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🤝 Community Events 6 mentions

“I am so glad I started going to Powerlife, it is a great community & I always look forward to going!”

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Amenities are mined from reviews and the studio's own info — they tell you what members have experienced, not a formal guarantee. If something is a dealbreaker (childcare hours, grip socks, showers), confirm it with the studio before you go.

What members say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 66 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧼 clean & well-kept 3 mentions

“The studios are always clean + comfortable, the classes are energetic + fun, and the staff is so welcoming!”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“The yoga classes are great for anyone from beginner to experienced yogi.”

🤝 strong community vibe 9 mentions

“I am so glad I started going to Powerlife, it is a great community & I always look forward to going!”

💪 good results & toning 2 mentions

“Barre and Sculpt will change your body in the best possible way, the workouts are tough but you get results fast!”

🗓️ good class variety 2 mentions

“As an older guy with numerous arthritic ailments I find the Power Life variety of classes to be a sustainable, challenging and a productive workout.”

From the reviews

I love HOT yoga but was traveling to Des Moines for a few weeks so I signed up for a free week while I was in town. I attended pretty much every day and went to their Power 2 and Sculpt classes. The intensity level was medium for my experience and they all had good flows and paid attention to the spiritual aspect.

★★★★★ — Steve, Jan 2016

Incredible workouts here! I feel like the heat not only protects my joints but helps me get deeper into my stretch. The yoga classes are great for anyone from beginner to experienced yogi.

★★★★★ — Della, Feb 2020

I'm doing the 30 days for $30 right now and I AM IN LOVE! All of the instructors are friendly, encouraging and FUN. The environment is so welcoming and everyone in class works insanely hard, especially in the Power Sculpt and FIT classes (my favorites).

★★★★★ — Meg, Jun 2022

This place is my escape from reality. I typically attend the noon class; Gayle V. is amazing and so knowledgeable (as are all of the teachers). I really appreciate that the teachers take the time to know & remember your name. Also, it's very clean - which is very important to me when choosing a place to work out.

★★★★★ — Jennifer, May 2017

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Teacher training at Power Life Yoga Barre Fitness - West Glen

Power Life Yoga Barre Fitness - West Glen comes up for teacher training — confirmed on their own site. If you're thinking about becoming a barre instructor, a few things are worth asking up front. First, which certification the program leads to — many boutique studios run a proprietary, method-specific training (Pure Barre, Bar Method, and barre3 each certify you in their own format), while others offer a more general barre certification you can teach anywhere. Second, the schedule and prerequisites — trainings often run as intensive weekend blocks or over several weeks, and most studios want you taking classes there regularly first. Third, cost and payment plans, and whether tuition includes an unlimited membership for the training period. Teacher training is a real commitment of time and money, so it's worth a call or an info session before you enroll.

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Your first barre class at Power Life Yoga Barre Fitness - West Glen

New to barre? Almost everyone is their first time, and a good studio expects beginners to walk in the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: barre blends small isometric holds and tiny pulses at a ballet barre with light weights and mat work — it's low-impact and joint-friendly, but it works muscles you didn't know you had, so a little shaking in your legs is the point, not a problem. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: fitted leggings and a top you can move in — nothing baggy, so the instructor can see your form. Grip socks: most barre studios require grip socks — bring a pair or check whether they sell them at the front desk; the grippy soles keep you steady during the pulses. What to bring: water and a small towel. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign in and meet your instructor. It clicks fast — most people say their third class feels completely different from their first.

Barre is low-impact, so it suits most bodies and fitness levels — but if you're pregnant or working around an injury, check with a doctor and let your instructor know so they can offer modifications.

Where to find Power Life Yoga Barre Fitness - West Glen

5465 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA50266

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