Cold Weather Gear | Round Up
Winter in Minnesota can be unpredictable at best. But with the right gear, it can be an enjoyable season. All...
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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,...
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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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Movie Review: Move Me
In Move Me, Minnesotan Kelsey Peterson speaks with unflinching honesty, humor, and hope about her life in a wheelchair after...
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Check out the Conference Swag Bags
A huge thank-you to all of the brands that have helped support our first annual Midwest Yoga Conference by donating...
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Support Our Partners This Holiday Season
Support our Annual Partners this Holiday Season. Minneapolis Yoga -- Hot Holidays! 10% off all packages and our new student...
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Give the gift of Midwest YOGA Magazine this holiday season!! Buy One Give One allows you to purchase one for...
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Embodiment and Inclusion: An Interview with Ellie Roscher
Ericka Jones, who leads workshops on diversity and inclusivity in yoga, sat down with fellow yogi Ellie Roscher to talk...
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5 Energetic Benefits of Clear Quartz
You’re walking along the beach or lakeshore and a stone catches your eye. This is no accident. Rocks, crystals, gems,...
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Book Review: The Energy to Heal
The Energy to Heal, written by yoga and meditation teacher Lauren Walker, is a guide to how harnessing the body’s...
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The ABC’s of Accessible Yoga: Excerpted from The Teacher’s Guide to Accessible Yoga
January 24, 2025 in Lifestyle When I’m training yoga teachers, I often hear them talk about feeling overwhelmed by the amount of knowledge they think they must have in order [...]
Wellness Pros and Our Own Wellness
January 22, 2025 in Health + Wellness People in the yoga and wellness spaces foist around a lot of shame and guilt as we expect yoga professionals to always embody [...]
Yoga for Every Body: Embracing Inclusion through Mindful Movement and Emotional Wellness
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Studio Spotlight: Blooma
January 17, 2025 in Spotlight Blooma is a cozy studio nestled in the Tangletown neighborhood in South Minneapolis. With a coffee shop, grocery store, and pharmacy nearby, it’s a convenient [...]
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 [...]