Autumnal Vata Imbalances
As the weather turns colder, dryer, and darker here in Minnesota, I feel it reflected in my reactions. I’m a...
From Burnout to Burning Brightly: Lighting Your Path to Ahimsa
You may be familiar with the Sanskrit term “Ahimsa.” If not, no worries, even an advanced yogi needs a reminder...
Simple, Healing, Cooking Energy
It started with my co-worker Sera. December deadlines smashed into holiday expectations, life a mash-up of thin Minnesota nice on...
Exploring Empathy
I’m 21 years old, on my semester abroad, and slowly making my way up the steps toward Sacré-Cœur on my...
Book Review: Soma, 100 Heritage Recipes for Self-Care
Soma, 100 Heritage Recipes for Self-Care, is the latest book from Indu Arora, an Ayurveda and Yoga Therapist from Minneapolis,...
Seasonal Transitions: An Ayurvedic Approach
Most of us have a favorite season; the time of year we feel most like ourselves, most comfortable, and most...
Studio Spotlight: Tula Yoga & Wellness
Tula Yoga and Wellness is located in the Merriam Park East neighborhood on Snelling Avenue. Celebrating their tenth year in...
Creating Sacred Spaces
As the days shorten, many of us shutter our windows and hunker down for the season. This can affect the...
What is a Yoga Therapist?
t’s one of the most common questions we hear. The International Association of Yoga Therapists defines yoga therapy as “the...
Reclaiming Yoga & Decolonizing the Mind
Those who are new to yoga, particularly people of color, can have lots of misconceptions about what yoga is and...
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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 [...]