Many people know the Chakras as convergences of energy in the physical body. However, most people don't know that the Chakra system studied in the west is actually quite a young system developed by non-Indian practitioners. Although the concept of the Chakras is found in centuries old texts, the psychological overlays attributed to the Chakra […]
Unique from other types of bodywork and massage, Thai Yoga Bodywork is also a form of Yoga Therapy that combines rhythmic massage, assisted Yoga poses, acupressure along pathways of movement in the body, healing energy work, and meditation. This is a great add-on for yoga teachers, massage therapists, bodyworkers, energy workers, or anyone wishing to […]
Join me for a gentle, restorative yoga practice. I will guide you through a series of poses designed to relax and release tension, improve sleep and enhance any other fitness program you are currently doing. Great for all levels, including beginners. All are welcome!
Discover harmony at the 3rd Annual onelove Yoga Festival (IN-Person this time!) by onelove.yoga a local non profit bringing yoga and mindfulness into schools & the community. Join 12+ diverse classes, from gentle to vinyasa, accommodating all levels & all bodies led by experienced and passionate yoga teachers. We've created a special "kids zone" so […]
Join Mary McCallum for 2 hours of stress relief and self-care. Learn how to use Yoga Tune-up therapy balls and self-myofascial release techniques to improve mobility, relieve pain, and tame tension from head to toe. You will leave feeling completely relaxed and refreshed! This workshop is suitable for all levels, no previous experience is necessary. […]
Join us in celebrating October’s Menopause Awareness Month with a sound bath and meditation led by Jean Nitchals. Your morning will start with a sweet meditation and breathwork led by Jean Nitchals, allowing your body and mind to relax into your yoga mat. From there, you will feel the power of deep relaxation through a […]
Time to unleash your inner Goddess! This fun 60 min practice will be a play on Goddess Pose and many varieties. Flow through a series of complementary and counter poses. Finish with a Goddess meditation and chant. Open your heart, hips, shoulders, and allow your energy to RISE! All levels welcome. Link to register: https://devanadiyoga.com/workshops-class-series/
Join us the first Friday of each month for a healing experience in community. Each month we will offer a unique healing experience for you, your family and your friends. Each of us, no matter who we are, carry burdens. We invite you to rest with us, in sacred space for these special evening gatherings. […]
Join us for a half day retreat focused on self care. Enjoy a day with meditation, flow, dharma talks, yoga nidra, sound bath, and more! Cost: $125 ($95 early bird before 6/31)
Join me for a beautiful Yoga Nidra practice followed by powerful group Reiki energy work. Yoga Nidra (the yoga of wakeful sleep) is an amazing way to prepare the body for energy work through guided meditation. Singing bowls, tingsha, drum, and Palo Santo and more are utilized in group Reiki to release and revitalize energy.
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 […]
Immerse yourself in the deep culture of India and the origins of yoga! This trip will entail staying at a yoga ashram in Rishikesh, touring Delhi & "The Golden Triangle" of Jaipur, Delhi & Agra - including the Taj Mahal. Trip dates are October 14-27th of 2024. 10 slots are available. This meeting is informational […]
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 festivities seem like a great idea! Let’s hang some twinkling lights, light some candles, spread good cheer, and sing beautiful songs to brighten the mood. [...]
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 accommodations for someone with hypertonic cerebral palsy? Would an instructor know that someone with Down syndrome has low muscle tone and extreme external rotation, and [...]
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 including all eight limbs of yoga. They really only need one special prop; a swimming pool. Have you ever taken your love of yoga into [...]
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 its psychological benefits. Research unveiled some striking findings: individuals with hypermobility often possess an enlarged amygdala, the brain region central to processing emotions. This neurological [...]
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 changing. Many people now garden with native plants for bumblebees, monarch butterflies, and other pollinators. Insects remain in our yards and gardens all year round [...]
December 2, 2024 in Health + Wellness As the bustle of back-to-school season ensues, it can become easy for educators to feel overwhelmed in the whirlwind of responsibilities. However, this chaos creates an opportunity for school districts to prioritize the well-being of their staff. By prioritizing mindfulness training for faculty, schools can create a culture [...]
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The 2024 Holiday Gift Guide is HERE!! We hope you consider supporting midwest-makers this holiday season, and have curated this list just for you! Additionally, if you download the gift guide before December 9th you are automatically entered to win one of our great daily prizes from Dec. 9-13th … including a TWO-DAY pass to […]
November 20, 2024 in Spotlight Name: Zaria James Pronouns: she/her Location: Iowa City, IA What gets you excited about Midwest YOGA + Life magazine? Yoga and life in the Midwest — it really says it all! I am fascinated by our world and existence every day. Having lived in Iowa my whole life, I often [...]
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