For everyone experiencing sorrow, grief, or heartache. A Yogic Pause for Sorrow and Heartache workshop is intended to provide a space to sit with sorrow and heartache in a calm and supportive environment and provide tools so you can you move through the world with more ease. Often society turns away or hurries us through […]
Mindful Mondays are free drop-in sessions held on Zoom from noon to 1 p.m. Central. Our experienced facilitators will guide you through a series of mindful movements and meditations that will leave you feeling rejuvenated. No prior experience or special clothing is necessary. To increase the accessibility of Mindful Mondays, a recording is made available […]
Dive into gentle yoga, and simple practices to nurture your mind, body, and spirit, and feel, well, super duper. This is in-person and space is limited. Please reserve yours early. Link to register: https://upwardfacingdawnscheduling.as.me/superduper
Create community while making time for your well-being. Nonprofit onelove.yoga will lead free weekly classes where you will learn foundational yoga, breathwork, meditation, and more. This mind to body connection helps to calm the nervous system. Expect an emphasis on simplicity, repetition, and ease of movement. Registration required. Link to register: https://www.onelove.yoga/offerings/your-time-for-body-and-mind
Change of season is the best time to re-set our bodies to prevent seasonal colds and other imbalances. Join me as I lead us through a week-long gentle re-set. Day 1-2: Preparatory phase Day 3-5: Cleansing phase (kitchari mono-diet) with additional daily habits Day 4-7: Re-kindle phase This package includes all the instructions needed for […]
Find your inner calm, feel more balanced inside and out. Join me every Monday in April @11am, for 45 minute practices to improve your balance. Classes are accessible and gentle enough for most - modifications are offered to help with sore knees, hips, and shoulders. All classes are virtual, held via zoom. Easy sign-up in […]
Mindful Mondays are free drop-in sessions held on Zoom from noon to 1 p.m. Central. Our experienced facilitators will guide you through a series of mindful movements and meditations that will leave you feeling rejuvenated. No prior experience or special clothing is necessary. To increase the accessibility of Mindful Mondays, a recording is made available […]
Always dreamed of going to India? Don't miss this opportunity of a lifetime to explore India with your guide, Tiffany, who has been there 8 times. Enjoy the rich history of the Golden Triangle tour - exploring Delhi, the Taj Mahal & Jaipur. From there, you will travel to the yoga center of the world […]
Create community while making time for your well-being. Nonprofit onelove.yoga will lead free weekly classes where you will learn foundational yoga, breathwork, meditation, and more. This mind to body connection helps to calm the nervous system. Expect an emphasis on simplicity, repetition, and ease of movement. Registration required. Link to register: https://www.onelove.yoga/offerings/your-time-for-body-and-mind
Join us for the official launch party for Midwest YOGA + Life magazine, and meet our cover model, Jennifer Golden. Enjoy light refreshments, connect with other community members, and shop from our vendors. Link to register: www.bit.ly/MNYLmeetup
Join us at Yoga Sanctuary the first Friday of each month for a healing experience in community. Each month we will offer a unique healing experience for you, your family and your friends. Each of us, no matter who we are, carry burdens. We invite you to rest with us, in sacred space for these […]
Haven’t tried Bitty Kitty Yoga at YCR yet?! You’ve got to be kitten me! You really oughta sign up for this class right meow!! You’ll be feline great after this gentle flow class with some of the cutest, fluffiest and silliest classmates around. Proceeds from this 1-hour class benefit the pawsitively pawesome organization, the Bitty […]
April 24, 2024 in Lifestyle In the Fall+Winter 2023 edition of MN Yoga & Life magazine (pg 68), we discussed the three P’s of essential oils for pets: purity, potency, and purpose. In this article, we’ll dive a little deeper into safe and effective use of specific essential oils for pets. As this article speaks [...]
April 22, 2024 in Yoga + Movement It’s a big decision when you make the choice to attend a yoga teacher training. A lot of thought, inquiry, and contemplation typically goes into the choice. Yoga teacher trainings can be expensive and require a great amount of time and commitment. Another factor may be if you [...]
April 17, 2024 in Travel Situated in the heart of the United States, the Ozarks encapsulate the majestic wonders of nature. This breathtaking region offers a diverse landscape of rolling hills, verdant forests, clear lakes, and captivating caverns. With its rich cultural heritage and an abundance of outdoor activities, the Ozarks have become a beloved [...]
April 15, 2024 in Health + Wellness A key characteristic of Midwest living is our relationship with nature. A comment about the weather is one of the first things non-Midwest people say to us when we tell them where we live, and we ourselves often develop entrenched habits and opinions related to living in a [...]
April 10, 2024 in Yoga + Movement As a longtime practicing yogi turned yoga teacher, psychologist, and recovering perfectionist, I know a thing or two about how perfectionism can show up and wreak havoc on the yoga mat. Us anxious, active-minded types often gravitate to yoga for its remarkable ability to quiet down all of [...]
April 8, 2024 in Spotlight A Minnesotan through and through, Minneapolis-based yoga conduit James Orione (he/him) shares his love of all things winter, his deep reverent practice for yoga nidra, and his thoughts on the importance of creating BIPOC-only spaces. Laree: Tell us about yourself, James. James: First and foremost, I am a parent in [...]
April 3, 2024 in Yoga + Movement Fall Self-Care Retreat October 5, 2024 11am-5pm Steeple Center - Rosemount MN Join us for a day of intentional self-care at the beautiful Steeple Center in Rosemount. There will be a lovely mix of movement, stillness, reflection, and healing. Accessible and enjoyable for all, no experience necessary, come [...]
April 3, 2024 in Lifestyle In the dance between the ancient wisdom of tarot and the rejuvenating spirit of spring and summer, a unique and enlightening tarot spread emerged. This spread, designed to align with the theme of our current season, unveils the interconnected threads weaving through our lives, encouraging us to find equilibrium in [...]
April 1, 2024 in Health + Wellness Ahhh spring! Can you start to feel it? Green grass pokes through the snow, birds start returning, the sun shines brighter, days grow longer, and perhaps you feel a giddy anticipation within you of the coming seasonal change. Along with this excitement, springtime for many can be quite [...]
April 1, 2024 in Spotlight Name: Jennifer Golden Pronouns: she/her Where are you located? (city and state): Minnetonka, MN What gets you excited about Midwest YOGA + Life magazine? I love the community the magazine created and am excited to see it expand beyond Minnesota into the Midwest. As the only local print publication dedicated to yoga, it [...]
