Revolve to Evolve Practice
With both uplifting and grounding qualities, twisting practices are unique. They can help with our digestion and assimilation of not...
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Combatting the Myth of Inevitable Pain with Age
Often in my practice I encounter the phrase, “It’s because I’m getting older.” Creaky knees, back tweaks every time you...
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Is Body Hatred Sneaking into Your Yoga?
Western culture can make it difficult to love our bodies. Inherited hierarchies and divisive dualism pervade the language and mythology....
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Yoga Therapy for Happy Hips & Hammies
In ten years of teaching yoga, whenever I ask students for requests of areas of the body to tend to,...
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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...
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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...
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Yoga in Schools
Yoga helped me connect my mind and body in a way unlike any other activity. It helps my physical, mental,...
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Yoga at the River
Enjoy yoga at the river on Sunday mornings in Historic Hastings. Take in the magic of the mighty Mississippi river...
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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...
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YOD Yoga
Have you ever experienced a moment where you didn’t think you could keep going? I am sure you have a...
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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 [...]