Learn to teach yoga or deepen your practice! Currently in our 25th year, we are the most-trusted YTT program in Minnesota. Our industry-leading curriculum is led by experts with over 10,000 hours of combined teaching experience. Programs meet in-person at our studio in Minneapolis and are also live-streaming so you can join us from anywhere!
A celebratory 2-hour participatory musical offering full of experiential unity, as we come together from all paths, many lineages, and all directions to share a moment together in song and great heart. We will be doing universal Kirtan, dances of universal peace, and deep dive into the Sufi practice of Zikr. These practices encourage sovereignty […]
Join yoga instructor, Mary McCallum, for 2 hours of stress relief and self-care. Learn how to use Yoga Tune-up therapy balls and self-myofascial release techniques to improve mobility, relieve pain, and tame tension from head to toe. You will leave feeling completely relaxed and refreshed! This workshop is suitable for all levels, no previous experience […]
Each Thursday we provide a specially cultivated offering designed to support deep healing, rest, release, reprieve, and a sense of wonder and magic. What if we all hold within ourselves incredible ancestral, collective, and personal strength, resilience, and potential for healing, transformation, and growth? In these simple moments of beautiful community and co-regulation, may the […]
Cottage Grove Area Women in Business provides a forum for local women in business to meet, network and exchange ideas while growing professionally and personally with dynamic speakers on topics of interest to business women. “Women in Business always leaves me feeling encouraged and empowered to grow in my business!! It is a great place […]
A 45 minute restorative flow with beautiful live healing sounds, followed by 60 minutes of Universal Kirtan shared by a crew of talented musicians. Restorative flow will provide the space for a guided whole-being experience of connecting with your body, breath, and well-being. Universal Kirtan embodies the belief that all paths lead toward the One […]
Welcoming the restful stillness of the New Moon in this monthly class. Beginning with simple, mindful movements, we will release into Yoga Nidra, the “sleep of the yogi,” with a guided practice around the monthly new moon. The 60-minute experience inviting ourselves to return to and connect with the wisdom within. All of you is […]
Each Thursday we provide a specially cultivated offering designed to support deep healing, rest, release, reprieve, and a sense of wonder and magic. What if we all hold within ourselves incredible ancestral, collective, and personal strength, resilience, and potential for healing, transformation, and growth? In these simple moments of beautiful community and co-regulation, may the […]
Celebrate the Spring Equinox through womb-centered yoga, community connection, and time with devotional mantra, we honor and celebrate body and seasonal transitions through the year. Divine Woman-Spring centers on caring for women as we explore the cyclicality of the body with Ayurveda and yoga practices that honor menarche and menstrual health, the Springtime of the […]
Practice jams provide the opportunity to grow your understanding of Thai Yoga Bodywork among a community of fellow practitioners. At each session we’ll explore a topic with demonstration and instruction, then practice, and share group discussion to learn from one another’s experience.
Each Thursday we provide a specially cultivated offering designed to support deep healing, rest, release, reprieve, and a sense of wonder and magic. What if we all hold within ourselves incredible ancestral, collective, and personal strength, resilience, and potential for healing, transformation, and growth? In these simple moments of beautiful community and co-regulation, may the […]
Infuse your teaching with amazing techniques from the Thai Yoga Bodywork repertoire. We'll learn adjustments for hamstrings, hips, back, shoulders, chest and more, as well as relaxation techniques and even a little flying! Learn proper alignment, stances, and how to protect your back, plus proper ergonomics. We'll also go over how to discern how far […]
Just us for visiting guest Farhad Forrest Pierce, beloved teacher in the Ruhaniat International and a music professor at KSU. He hosts a dance circle in Lawrence Kansas and has quite the atmosphere and sincerity about him as well as joy for the path. Expect Sufi practices (a lot of musical ones) as well as […]
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 [...]
