Midwest YOGA Magazine

All-Levels Yoga Golden Valley Farmers Market
2024-09-08 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-09-15 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-09-22 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-09-29 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-10-06 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Golden Valley Farmer’s Market, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN, 55427
Meet members of your community this summer for free weekly outdoor classes where you will practice foundational yoga, breath work, meditation and more. You can expect emphasis on simplicity, repetition, and ease of movement. Yoga and mindfulness practices have been known to help calm the nervous system and cause symptoms like joy and connection. No Yoga Mat, No problem. We have a few to lend. Dress comfortably and bring a bottle of water.
Link to register: https://www.onelove.yoga/offerings/all-levels-yoga-golden-valley-farmers-market

Ms. Makeda Teaches Just Yoga for Our People and Community
2024-09-12 18:00 - 19:15, 2024-09-19 18:00 - 19:15, 2024-09-26 18:00 - 19:15, 2024-10-03 18:00 - 19:15, 2024-10-10 18:00 - 19:15 | Northside Barbell, 1729 2nd Street North, Minneapolis, MN, 55411
Just Yoga is for beginners as well as folks who want to learn more about skills and techniques for connecting breath, body and mind. Just Yoga is accessible and inclusive of all ages, abilities, body experiences and levels of yoga practice. Just Yoga is a safe and nurturing space for marginalized people and allies.
Donation based – Suggested $20 per Session
Link to register: https://makeda-norris.square.site/

All-Levels Yoga at Chanhassen Farmers Market
2024-09-14 08:15 - 09:15, 2024-09-21 08:15 - 09:15, 2024-09-28 08:15 - 09:15 | Chanhassen Farmers Market, 7700 Market Boulevard, Chanhassen, MN, 55317
Meet members of your cOMmunity this summer for free weekly outdoor classes. The practice will include all-levels yoga asana, breath work, meditation and more. Yoga teachers will focus on concise direction so you can grow a personal practice. Yoga and mindfulness practices have been scientifically shown to aid in calming the nervous system and develop inner peace, joy and connection. Don’t own a yoga mat, no problem. We have a few to lend. Dress comfortably in layers and BYO water.
Link to register: https://www.onelove.yoga/offerings/all-levels-yoga-chanhassen-farmers-market

Yoga at the Downtown Marquette Farmers Market
2024-09-14 09:45 - 10:45, 2024-09-21 09:45 - 10:45, 2024-09-28 09:45 - 10:45 | Downtown Marquette Farmers Market, 112 S. Third Street Marquette, Marquette, MI, 49855
During the 2024 market season, Pinecone Yoga will facilitate an absurdly high-quality, donation-based yoga offering for the community of Marquette, MI. A portion of the donations go back to the market, serving the local food economy.
Link for more info: https://www.pinecone.yoga/yoga-classes

Yoga and Meditation at the Lavender Barnyard
2024-09-14 11:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-28 11:00 - 14:00 | The Lavender Barnyard, 6401 225th St W, Farmington, MN, 55024
Outdoor Yoga: Ashley will guide you through a gentle, flowing yoga practice designed for all ages and experience levels. On the rustic farm, you can take in the beauty of nature and let the fragrant lavender plants transport you to yoga bliss!
Guided Meditation: Ashley will guide you through a meditation practice designed to help you relax, deepen your relationship with yourself, and connect with nature. Enjoy the peaceful farm setting, and let the fragrant lavender plants help calm your body and mind!
Yoga at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM, Meditation at 12:00 PM
Yoga – $20, Meditation – $15, use code COMBO5 to save when you sign up for both yoga and meditation.
Link to register: www.nourishandgrowyoga.com/classes

River Valley Yoga Festival
2024-09-19 - 2024-09-22 | River Valley Yoga Festival, 11626 Otchipwe Ave. N., Stillwater, MN, 55082
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.
Tickets range from $125-345
Link to register: https://rivervalleyyogafestival.com/

Autumn Yoga Retreat
2024-09-21 09:00 - 15:15 | MN Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN, United States
Relax your mind, body and spirit while embracing the start of the fall season at the Arboretum’s Autumn Yoga Retreat. We will start the day with a light breakfast at the Learning Shelter near the Red Barn at the Farm at the Arb before breaking into smaller groups for the retreat. As we cycle through three different class rotations throughout the day, every participant can select the class that’s right for them.
Link to register: https://84402.blackbaudhosting.com/84402/Autumn-Retreat

Decolonize Your Teaching: How to Incorporate Yoga Philosophy into Classes and Cueing
2024-09-22 13:00 - 18:30 | Yoga Okoboji, 3735 Zenith Ave, Spirit Lake, IA, 51360, United States
A supplement to YTTs, supporting teachers in their knowledge of and confidence around teaching a decolonized understanding Yoga’s philosophy.
Topics:
A brief history of Yogic texts
The effects of Western colonial interpretation Yoga’s dharma (ethical) theory
The central thesis of Patañjali’s Yoga Sūtra
The three kriyā
The eight limbs Incorporating Yoga’s philosophy into classes/cueing
Please bring something to take notes with and any other items you might need to make yourself comfortable. (Refrigerator available on site.)
This workshop is majority lecture/discussion. There will be a short break with an option for gentle movement.
Workshop is worth 5 Yoga Alliance CEUs.
Link to register: https://app.punchpass.com/org/271/classes/15538245

Fall Equinox Yoga + Yoga Nidra
2024-09-24 19:15 - 20:45 | The Yoga Room, 4153 N Thomas Ave., Minneapolis, MN, 55412, United States
The Fall Equinox is a time for turning inward, finding balance, and releasing what is no longer serving you. In this workshop, we will honor the transition of seasons through reflection/journaling, a gentle and mindful movement practice, and conclude with a guided yoga nidra meditation for stress relief and relaxation.
No previous yoga experience required – all are welcome.
This workshop is offered both in studio and online via Zoom.
Link to register:https://www.ncewellness-yogaroom.com/book-online?category=44d79ab4-1efc-4fa8-b41d-329029c45b21&page

Sound Healing : September
2024-09-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Yoga Sanctuary, 100 W. 46th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55419, United States
Please join us at Yoga Sanctuary in this supportive community setting to experience the healing potential of therapeutic instruments. Class begins with a gentle 20-minute Qi practice. Participants then settle into a lying position for a brief guided visualization. The remainder of class is filled with meditative sound from crystal singing bowls, gong, drums, chimes and/or voice.
Link to register: https://www.yogasanctuarympls.com/workshops-class-series

Online Therapeutic Yoga Series: Pacifying Insomnia & Anxiety
2024-10-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
The therapeutic yoga series offers a unique approach to yoga and is designed specifically for individuals seeking relief from specific patterns of dis-ease in both mind and body. Unlike regular group yoga classes at studios or gyms, this series focuses on creating ease and comfort by targeting specific areas of the body or patterns of the mind.
All sessions take place live, online via Zoom. You are welcome to attend one or all three series. Recordings will be made available for one month.
Sliding Scale fees. Suggested registration is $60 per series. We do not want cost to be a barrier to participating in our programming. If you are not able to pay one of the listed registration fees, please reach out to us at mindprg@umn.edu. We will arrange for you to participate in the program at a reduced fee or at no cost.
Learn more and register today z.umn.edu/OnlineYogaSeries

The Yoga Branch in Forest Lake- Grand Opening
2024-10-05 10:00 - 13:00 | The Yoga Branch, 20 N Lake St Ste 105C, Forest Lake, MN, 55025
The Yoga Branch in Forest Lake Grand Opening! Come check us out! Both inside and out! We’ll have White Pine Coffee & Smoothie truck, Haloasis Mobile Salt Cave, Four Elements Sauna, Live music and a mini market of fun vendors! Yummy snacks in the studio too!
Link to event: https://www.facebook.com/share/Fppr4XPRTdmXPNdP/?mibextid=9l3rBW

Fall Retreat
2024-10-05 11:00 - 17:00 | The Steeple Center, Rosemount, MN
Join us for a day of intentional self-care at the beautiful Steeple Center in Rosemount. There will be a lovely mix of movement, stillness, reflection, and healing.

Accessible and enjoyable for all, no experience necessary, come as you are.

Ticket price:
Early Bird until 6/30 $99
Regular Price $125
REGISTER HERE: midwestyogamag.com/fall-retreat

Business Mondays
2024-10-07 11:30 - 12:00 | ZOOM, Virtual, MN, United States
Sarah Maag Jones “3 Key Actions to be a Financially Sustainable Business”

Join us the first Monday of each month (or 2nd Monday if the first falls on a holiday) from 11:30-12:00CST for a short business lesson … these are short strategy sessions to help you grow your business and may include marketing, bookkeeping, team building, etc!!

Zoom link to join: https://zoom.us/j/96419598550

Meet & Greet at Heroic Fitness Adventures
2024-10-07 17:30 - 19:00 | Heroic Fitness Adventures, 6365 Carlson Dr Suite D, Eden Prairie, MN, 55346, United States
Meet the owner, Billy, the instructors, tour the facility, mingle with community, and enjoy light refreshments. This is a free community event, however, we ask you register for planning purposes.

Link to register: https://bit.ly/MidwestYogaMag

Season End Celebration at The Lavender Barnyard
2024-10-12 11:00 - 16:00 | The Lavender Barnyard, 6401 225th St W, Farmington, MN, 55024
Send off the lavender growing season and our favorite outdoor yoga venue with a day of mindfulness and self-care. This event includes yoga, meditation, sound healing, tours of the farm and lavender, time to shop for lavender goodies, and complimentary lavender beverages. Throughout the day, you can also partake in optional activities like tarot and intuitive readings, reiki, and Thai yoga bodywork.
The Lavender Barnyard, our venue in Farmington, MN, provides the perfect setting for this outdoor event. Rain or shine, all activities will take place.
Link to register: www.nourishandgrowyoga.com/lavender-yoga

Yoga in the Gardens - Heart Opening Flow
2024-10-17 18:00 - 19:00 | MN Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN, United States
With over 1,200 acres of breathing room, including peaceful indoor spaces, the Arboretum serves as a refuge to rejuvenate the mind, body, and spirit in one of the greenest spaces in Minnesota. Our Yoga in the Gardens series features year-round wellness classes led by local instructors. This class will be a heart opening flow with Jenn Holm from Yoga 4 You.
Link to register:https://arb.umn.edu/events/yoga#2024schedule
