October 1, 2023 in Spotlight First and Last name: Helen Wang Pronouns: she/her Where are you located? (city and state): Minneapolis MN What gets you excited about MN YOGA + Life magazine? Each issue affirms the vibe of a robust and most special yoga community here in MN, filled with intriguing people and their unique perspectives. [...]
September 29, 2023 in Spotlight February 3, 2014 started out like any other morning. I got up early to move my car due to our building plowing the lots. I took my Yorkie, Pixxie, out for her morning walk, but with sub-zero weather I decided she would rather I carry her (spoiled pooch, I know). [...]
September 27, 2023 in Lifestyle Title: Book Review: Between Friends Sub: Not Your Average Romance Novel Between Friends, written by Minnesota author Susan Schussler, is the third book in her Between the Raindrops series. While the novel (just under 300 pages) features crossover characters, the third book’s storyline stands on its own, making it easily [...]
September 20, 2023 in Health + Wellness We all have an innate desire to evolve and live our best lives as the greatest version of ourselves. That said, we often get in our own way by keeping a self-defeating mindset, limiting beliefs, or not practicing consistency or patience. However, all these obstacles can be overcome. [...]
September 13, 2023 in Yoga + Movement “Your voice is so low and melodious, I just kind of tuned out.” “I love what you’re saying, but I can’t hear it.” “SPEAK UP!” The last note is from my dad, but it’s a refrain I’ve heard many times from many people, in many instances.Yet I still [...]
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I am a collector of books, and in particular, enjoy nonfiction books. I hope my curated list of books for National Yoga Month bring you as much joy as they have brought me. Click on any photo below to view the full listing on Amazon. Many of these authors have also been featured on my [...]
September 6, 2023 in Spotlight A hidden gem located just off the greenway in Uptown on Lyndale Avenue, Minneapolis Yoga specializes in Original Hot Yoga. I caught up with owner Melissa Sargent to hear about her first year of owning the business, how her day job as an occupational therapist informs her yoga teaching philosophy, [...]
September 1, 2023 in Uncategorized We are seeking story ideas and confirming story assignments for the upcoming Spring + Summer issue of Midwest YOGA + Life magazine, due out April 1st. The theme of the issue is HARMONY -- and will also be the conference issue. Think of this in terms of how we as individuals, the community, and our [...]
August 30, 2023 in Health + Wellness Annie rushed through the busy coffee shop, steaming latte in one hand, phone buzzing in the other. She let out a “whoosh” of a sigh as she dropped into her seat. Apologizing for running late, she began a litany of excuses, making it clear she was everyone’s go-to [...]