Spotlight: Moxie Malas – Jessica Hoch
Having been around stones and crystals her entire life, Jessica Hoch didn’t get an idea for her business until she...
Evolve
Over the last three years, we have been pushed to expand beyond our containers of comfort as individuals and as...
Chair Yoga: Accessible Yoga for Everyone
In my six years as a yoga instructor, my absolute favorite class to teach is chair yoga. I am so...
Neti Solutions for a Better Season
When the seasons change from winter to spring, we look for the new buds on the trees, a warm caress...
Good Vibrations – The Evolution of Sound Therapy
Over the past few years, sound therapy—the practice of using frequency and vibration to sooth and stabilize the nervous system—made...
3 Warrior Powers of Amethyst
In today’s world, we face elements that drain our energy, damage our brain and body, and impact how we think...
Spring Clean your Mind with this Guided Meditation
With spring around the corner and winter soon to be a distant memory, it is the perfect time to think...
Yoga in Schools
Yoga helped me connect my mind and body in a way unlike any other activity. It helps my physical, mental,...
Ayurveda for Cats and Dogs
Ayurveda, the science of life, has been taking care of the welfare and health of animals for thousands of years....
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First and Last name: Indu Arora Pronouns: she/her Location (city and state): Minneapolis, MN What gets you excited about Midwest...
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Becoming a Boundary Boss
January 13, 2025 in Health + Wellness Often perceived as restrictive, selfish, and downright mean, boundaries get a bad rap. When I first began my boundary journey, I shared many [...]
When DEIA Training is Problematic
January 10, 2025 in Yoga + Movement When Catherine (who is Black) told the leaders of her TT-500 program Molly and Ann (who are white) that aspects of the DEIA [...]
How to Host a Life Changing Yoga Retreat
January 8, 2025 in Lifestyle Hosting a yoga retreat opens a door to new possibilities for yoga teachers and participants eager to deepen their practice. Imagine a serene setting where [...]
Ayurveda to Prepare for Winter
January 6, 2025 in Health + Wellness Cozy blankets, fireplaces, warm soups, hot tea, and sweatshirts…. A sure sign of the season’s change from summer to fall and winter! In [...]
Spotlight: Jenson Natural Jewelry
December 30, 2024 in Spotlight Kristine Jenson spends a lot of time creating in her workshop. It’s where she finds solace and taps into her creativity when designing jewelry.Her journey [...]
Honoring Loss and the Holidays
December 20, 2024 in Yoga + Movement Late fall and early winter in the Midwest can be bleak with chilly, damp weather, diminished daylight hours, and gray, dreary skies. Holiday [...]
Beyond “All Levels” – The Case for Adaptive Yoga
December 16, 2024 in Yoga + Movement Amidst yoga’s enormous popularity, studios advertise classes for “all levels and all bodies.” But does a typical yoga instructor know how to provide [...]
Spotlight: Christa Fairbrother – Aqua Yoga
December 11, 2024 in Spotlight There is a way for people with arthritis, chronic pain, movement limitations, and other concerns to not only practice yoga, but to exercise a practice [...]
Hypermobility, Anxiety, and Yoga: Finding Balance and Healing
December 9, 2024 in Yoga + Movement Hypermobility, characterized by an extended range of joint motion beyond typical limits, has garnered attention not only for its physical implications but also [...]
Include Bees and Other Pollinators in your Fall Garden Cleanup
December 4, 2024 in Lifestyle A fall garden cleanup is part of the gardening tradition. Gardeners cut down plants and rake leaves to tidy up for winter. But times are [...]