Grief and loss are a natural part of life but can be overwhelming and leave us feeling stuck and disconnected from ourselves. Yoga can be a powerful tool that can help us move through these difficult emotions and find healing and peace. In this workshop, we will explore gentle yoga practices and mindfulness techniques specifically […]
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.
Sound baths is a therapeutic practice that uses sound to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. The crystal bowls and other instruments provide a soothing and meditative sound. The sound bath sessions create a calming and relaxing environment that helps to reduce stress, anxiety, and tension. During a sound bath session, you will receive a […]
Welcoming the restful stillness of the New Moon in this monthly class. Beginning with simple, mindful movements, we will release into Yoga Nidra, the “sleep of the yogi,” with a guided practice around the monthly new moon. The 60-minute experience inviting ourselves to return to and connect with the wisdom within. All of you is […]
Cottage Grove Area Women in Business provides a forum for local women in business to meet, network and exchange ideas while growing professionally and personally with dynamic speakers on topics of interest to business women. “Women in Business always leaves me feeling encouraged and empowered to grow in my business!! It is a great place […]
Let’s face it… Winter in Minnesota is long and hard. And as we approach the winter solstice, days are at their darkest. Embrace the darkness with Julia Andrighetti at Yoga Sanctuary in Minneapolis for this workshop to tune into your inner light. You have an inner guide, a light that can provide a path, a […]
Shine bright! Join Tanya in a wonderful, glowing experience rooted in the Hatha, Tantra and Ayurvedic yoga traditions. Begin with intention, learn how to prepare (adhikara) and warm-up in a mindful way using special breathing, shoulder opening, back strengthening, and more. A variety of backbends will be taught - variations will be encouraged to make […]
Learn about our Devanadi 235/340hr Yoga Teacher Trainings and other programs, guests, and retreats. We’ll go over common Q & A, then help you with any additional questions, registration, application info, and more. These trainings are open to students who want to deepen their knowledge of yoga, begin or intensify their personal practice, or want […]
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 […]
Join me to dive into yoga for the first time, or to refresh yourself on the basics. Yoga is a practice that has the potential to be transformative. It can change your body, your breath, your mind, and how you experience your life. So, come get some basics down. From here you can grow anywhere. […]
This 2 hour workshop blends the practice of SomaYoga and Ayurvedic self-care practices to nourish your Soma - mind, body and spirit. You’ll learn tools and practices to keep you warm and grounded all Winter long! The focus is on Vata season, and how to pacify (reduce) the effects of the season’s elements - air […]
Explore the basic science of the human biology and how essential oils are designed to complement and support the system. Learn the 3 P's for safe use and aspects to consider when wanting to add essential oil practices to your well-being routine. A 50 minute interactive webinar to introduce accessible concepts to start incorporating more […]
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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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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