Sit. Breathe. Write. Simple Practice for Daily Harmony
“You are not your thoughts.” My mind gasped when I heard that for the first time. I first thought, “What...
Nurturing Universal Values in Children: Embracing Spirituality and Tolerance
“I’m afraid I’ll have a bad dream,” his little voice whispered. I could see the authentic fear glistening behind his...
Finding Harmony and Balance with The Circadian Rhythm
One of my teachers of Ayurveda explained balance to us like this: imagine you’re trying to balance a very large...
Teaching Prenatal Students Confidently
I remember the first yoga class I ever taught as a brand new 200-hour graduate. I prepared meticulously, writing out...
Studio Spotlight: Devanadi
Following years of travel and living in various cities, Twin Cities native, Tanya Boigenzahn returned to Minneapolis and opened Devanadi...
Alhonna Resort: An Idyllic Escape on Lake of the Ozarks
Nestled along the scenic shores of Lake of the Ozarks, Alhonna Resort beckons with its charm, offering a tranquil escape...
How to Use Sunstone for Harmony
In today’s overscheduled, constantly changing, and often divisive world, burnout, stress, and deep fatigue are real challenges. Whether caused by...
Honoring the Inner Spring
In the Fall+Winter 2023 edition of MN Yoga + Life magazine (pg. 50), we explored the seasons expressed within the...
Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra: A Call for Moral Action
Throughout the numerous commentaries on Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra (YS), Vyasa is considered to be the most authoritative analyst, but what...
Nonprofit Highlight: OneLove.Yoga – Holly Bustle
In 2019, before Covid swept through our lives and collective consciousness, someone was already concerned that our children need connection,...
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What Does Inclusion Mean to You?
January 15, 2025 in Lifestyle Inclusion is the act of creating an environment where everyone, regardless of their background, race, gender, abilities, beliefs, or any other characteristic, feels welcome, valued, [...]
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 [...]