If you know grief, you know deep anguish and pain. The truth is that those who feel unbearable grief, had to know true love. This challenging emotion can look like many emotions all at once. Take a journey in a safe and supportive environment to find some stability amongst the chaos. This is not a […]
OPENING TO ANGER: FINDING YOUR VOICE IN HEALTHY WAYS WHEN SOCIETY SAYS NO! (This event is designed specifically for women.) Give yourself permission to be angry! It is not always something that little girls and women are taught to express. Therefore, we often aren’t sure of healthy demonstrations of this tricky and powerful emotion. Learning […]
We're so excited to congratulate Deborah Adele on another beautiful book of yogic philosophy! Deborah was a previous co-owner of Yoga North, and she wrote a book on the Yamas and Niyamas which is broadly used in yoga teacher trainings including our own. Deborah’s new book The Kleshas: Exploring the Elusiveness of Happiness comes out […]
On the winter solstice, we celebrate the longest night of the year and turn our attention inward as we set our intentions for the next year. In this class you will be guided through a calming restorative yoga sequence where poses are completely supported by props to promote rest and total relaxation. Our practice will […]
This conference brings together yogis of all levels from across Minnesota and surrounding states. With something for everyone, we hope to inspire various levels of students, from beginner to the advanced, to the yoga teacher. Bring your own mat and props, and come prepared to nourish your soul, and evolve your yoga practice. *CEU’s available for […]
Get to deeply know other local women—not just their jobs, kids, and activities, but their hopes, dreams, worries, needs, and values. The group will listen intently to each other and provide support or advice when requested. You can come to just one event, but my hope is to have a group of repeat participants who […]
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN PRACTICES THAT FILL YOUR SOUL River Valley Yoga Festival is a multi-day, outdoor event featuring yoga, meditation, forest bathing, sound healing, wisdom talks and more. Located in the heart of the beautiful St. Croix Valley, you are destined to find peace, tranquility and activities that ignite your soul. Register; https://rivervalleyyogafestival.com/
May 29, 2025 in Uncategorized We are seeking stories for the upcoming SUMMER issue of Midwest YOGA magazine, due out August 1st. *** Please read this ENTIRE POST … as our submission process has changed. The theme of the issue is GROWTH. Think of this in terms of how we as individuals, the community, and our world can perceive GROWTH. [...]
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March 18, 2025 in Lifestyle As the days lengthen and a chill isl in the air we tend to move towards more hearty and filling dishes. Here I have gathered some of summer’s last harvest into recipes to warm you body and soul. Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowl With good carbs, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, it’s [...]
March 17, 2025 in Spotlight In a world often too busy to notice the smaller creatures among us, there exists a sanctuary dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and care of some of the most misunderstood animals—foxes. Save a Fox, founded by the passionate and dedicated Mikayla Raines, is a beacon of hope for these beautiful [...]
March 14, 2025 in Yoga + Movement The original yoga teachings say we all contain divine masculine and divine feminine aspects within ourselves. One cannot exist without the other. Shiva and Shakti Many modern yogis understand the divine masculine as Shiva energy. Shiva is most known as the destroying energy clearing the way for creation [...]
March 13, 2025 in Yoga + Movement As much as I love yoga, one thing bothers me. Westernized modern yoga focuses far too much on our bodies rather than our lives or lifestyle practices. While all yoga teachers learn about the yamas and the niyamas, yoga teacher trainings don’t delve deep into the vedas. In [...]
March 12, 2025 in Lifestyle This excerpt is from the team’s prolonged trek to base camp in Tibet which should have taken five days but was stretching on endlessly because we were beset by snowstorms and our yaks could not cross a high mountain pass in the deep snow. Instead, local people agreed to become [...]
March 11, 2025 in Spotlight In the picturesque suburb of Eden Prairie stands a beacon of holistic healing - the Minnesota Institute of Ayurveda (MNIA). The genesis of MNIA is a story woven with threads of passion, dedication, and a deep-rooted commitment to Ayurveda. Dr. (Vaidya) Asavari Manvikar, a visionary healer and educator, envisioned a [...]
March 10, 2025 in Lifestyle Mantra: Just be you. “Let yourself be drawn by the stronger pull of that which you truly love.” Rumi After my car accident, I had no idea how to live with a spinal cord injury. I felt like my life was split in two: my body before and after the [...]
March 7, 2025 in Spotlight, Uncategorized In the heart of the Twin Cities, where the spirit of innovation and inclusivity thrives, there's a brand that's revolutionizing the way we think about activewear. JunoActive, headquartered in Burnsville, has emerged as a trailblazer in the realm of size-inclusive fitness apparel, empowering women of all shapes and sizes [...]
