INDU ARORA: 10 Essential Ayurvedic Practices for Self Care, Circadian Rhythm and Dosha Balance
2024-05-04 13:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Devanadi Yoga, 4401 Upton Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States
This session will focus on all of this and the concept of self-care in Ayurveda. We will explore a special 10 step Ayurvedic sacred ritual and routine to maintain health for the solar and lunar cycles. A must first step into Ayurveda as it applies to you and Yoga.
• What is Ayurveda?
• Ayurveda and Circadian Rhythm
• Concept of health, self care and dosha
• Markers of balance and imbalance in Dosha
• 5 Steps for Morning Care/Solar Cycle
• 5 Steps for Sleep Care/Lunar Cycle
Link to register: https://devanadiyoga.com/schedule-events/

Waves of Aqua Yoga Philosophy Book Release Party
2024-05-04 15:00 - 16:00 | Online
Come join the book release party for the new Waves of Aqua Yoga Philosophy book. The book is an easy-to-use guidebook for applying the wisdom of yoga philosophy to yoga in the pool.
During the party, the author, Christa Fairbrother, will be in the pool to highlight key practices, show you some additional tips for using the book, and there will be time for Q & A.
Everyone also gets access to the recording. The event is free for anyone who’s purchased a copy of the book ($19.99 digital or $27.99 spiral-bound).
Link to register: https://www.christafairbrother.com/waves-of-aqua-yoga-philosophy/

Yoga & Acupuncture
2024-05-04 16:00 - 17:30 | The Yoga Center Retreat
This class will combine the two healing modalities of yoga and acupuncture. We will begin by opening the body and calming the mind with a gentle flow. Acupuncture needles will be inserted during your final resting posture and you will be led through a guided meditation while the needles do their magic.

This is a monthly in person class which requires pre-registration.

Cost: $40
Limit of 4

Link to register: https://theyogacenterretreat.com/workshops/

INDU ARORA: 5 Essential Mudras in Yoga
2024-05-05 08:00 - 11:30 | Devanadi Yoga, 4401 Upton Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Mudras make Yoga accessible! Mudra are an integral part of Yoga. It is a very simple and efficient practice to seal vital pranic energies in the human body for health, well-being and spiritual evolution. Along with Asanas, Hand Mudras are practiced with Pranayama, Meditation and Kriyas to gather the mind, prana and emotions and attain the state of Yoga. In this session learn about the five essential Mudras along with their application and unlocking their symbology.
Contents:
• Mudra basics: Meaning, Roots, Purpose
• Mudra Essentials: Types, Tips and Guidelines
• 5 Essential Hand Mudras
• Mudra Practice in motion
• Q & A
Link to registration: https://devanadiyoga.com/schedule-events/

INDU ARORA: Power of AUM from Mandukya Upanishad
2024-05-05 13:00 - 15:30 | Devanadi Yoga, 4401 Upton Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Get your OM right! The mantra OM literally encompasses the meaning of life. Often known as pranava, it is the beginning of all mantras and a must know for all Yoga practitioners. Why is it chanted in the beginning, and why is it changed three times? Are there variations for chanting OM? Is it a mantra or a sound? Get the answers to questions like this and many more, based on Mandukya Upanishad.
Topics Include:
• Meaning of OM
• OM and three states
• Why of OM
• OM from Mandukya Upanishad
• Tantrika Version of OM
• Practice of chanting OM
Link to register: https://devanadiyoga.com/schedule-events/

Mindful Mondays: Free Drop-In Sessions
2024-05-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Mindful Mondays are free drop-in sessions held on Zoom from noon to 1 p.m. Central. Our experienced facilitators will guide you through a series of mindful movements and meditations that will leave you feeling rejuvenated. No prior experience or special clothing is necessary.
To increase the accessibility of Mindful Mondays, a recording is made available to all registrants for one week after the session concludes.
Register at z.umn.edu/MindfulMondays

All-Levels Yoga @ Chanhassen Library
2024-05-08 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-15 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-22 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Chanhassen Library, 7711 Kerber Blvd., Chanhassen, MN, 55317, United States
Create community while making time for your well-being. Nonprofit onelove.yoga will lead free weekly classes where you will learn foundational yoga, breathwork, meditation, and more. This mind to body connection helps to calm the nervous system. Expect an emphasis on simplicity, repetition, and ease of movement. Registration required.
Link to register: https://www.onelove.yoga/offerings/your-time-for-body-and-mind

May Music and Mindfulness
2024-05-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN
The Music and Mindfulness series explores the intersection of music and mindfulness while allowing audience members to experience performances by Minnesota Orchestra musicians in an intimate and engaging setting.
This year, each evening of the series will highlight one of the foundational aspects of mindfulness: intention, attention and attitude. The interplay of music and mindfulness will be explored through Orchestra performances, informative presentations, brief guided meditations and discussion.
Both music and mindfulness have been demonstrated to enhance wellbeing. The two are combined throughout this series to support audiences and performers alike in deepening their personal wellbeing and their appreciation of music.
Link to register: https://www.minnesotaorchestra.org/

Meditation In Motion: Intro to Tai-Chi and Qigong
2024-05-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Mudita Wellness, 1903 Greeley St. S., Ste. 100, Stillwater, MN, 55082
Tai Chi is noted by The Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi as a practice that creates “a healthy body, strong heart and sharp mind.” In this workshop, you will learn about Tai-Chi form as well as many Qigong postures that you can practice at home or integrate into your other wellness practices.
Link to register: https://muditawellnessmn.com/specialevents/

Kitty Yoga
2024-05-12 13:00 - 14:00 | The Yoga Center Retreat
Haven’t tried Bitty Kitty Yoga at YCR yet?! You’ve got to be kitten me! You really oughta sign up for this class right meow!! You’ll be feline great after this gentle flow class with some of the cutest, fluffiest and silliest classmates around. Proceeds from this 1-hour class benefit the pawsitively pawesome organization, the Bitty Kitty Brigade. Paws, stretch and support a great cause. We litter-ally can’t wait to see you on the mat!

The Bitty Kitty Brigade teams up with the most amazing, most loving, most wonderful foster care providers to save hundreds of the itty-bittiest of kittens in the Twin Cities metro area. They also partner with rescue organizations and impound facilities to improve survival rates of the smallest and most vulnerable animals in their care.

We welcome all ages and skill levels to enjoy a joyful class and make many happy memories together. Bitty Kitty Brigade staff will be at YCR if you are interested in more information on adoption or fostering kittens.

Space is limited and will sell out so register today!

Link to register: https://theyogacenterretreat.com/workshops/

Mother's Day Yin, Restorative, & Yoga Nidra
2024-05-12 13:00 - 15:00 | The Yoga Center Retreat
Give yourself or that special mom in your life the gift of health, healing and balance through Yin, Restorative & Yoga Nidra. Indulge in this workshop of self-care and nurturing with a truly special gift for mom and yourself.

Yin Yoga comes to us from the teachings of Taoism of ancient China and has become increasingly popular with yogis in the West. Yin teaches us to slow down, to move inward, to honor the body of the day and to rest in stillness. Yin works the deeper tissues of the body with its longer held postures which pool the life force from the surface of the body to irrigate stagnant energy and holding patterns from the inner body.

Restorative Yoga comes to us from the teachings of BKS Iyengar and offers even longer held postures where one is completely supported through the use of props. Restorative Yoga enables one to relax more fully, to release stress, to counter fatigue, and to restore equilibrium.

Yoga Nidra, or the sleep of the yogi, is a tantric form of meditation that is practiced from a supine position which supports relaxation even more deeply so that the things that aren’t really us can melt away and who we really are can rise up more and more.

Link to register: https://theyogacenterretreat.com/workshops/

Yoga in the Gardens
2024-05-16 18:00 - 19:00 | MN Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN, United States
Yin Yoga & Sound Healing in the Sensory Garden at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Link to register: https://arb.umn.edu/events/yoga#2024schedule

Gentle Yoga + Yoga Nidra
2024-05-18 11:00 - 12:15 | The Yoga Room, 4153 N Thomas Ave., Minneapolis, MN, 55412, United States
Join Mary McCallum for a deeply nourishing and restorative gentle yoga and yoga nidra practice. We’ll begin with slower paced mindful movement designed to release tension followed by a 30 minute yoga nidra meditation. Yoga Nidra is a form of guided meditation, also known as the sleep of the yogi, that promotes complete rest and relaxation. Some benefits of yoga nidra include reduced stress and anxiety and improved sleep.
No previous yoga experience required – all are welcome. This workshop is offered in studio at the Yoga Room in North Minneapolis and online via Zoom.
Link to register: https://www.ncewellness-yogaroom.com/book-online?category=3b7ef6b9-9246-4fd7-ba69-b0fd510d0837

Intro to Thai Yoga Bodywork
2024-05-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Devanadi Yoga, 4401 Upton Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Study Thai Massage! 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 learn more about this amazing style of healing with roots in Yoga and Ayurveda.
Link to register: https://devanadiyoga.com/schedule-events/

Yoga in the Gardens
2024-05-19 10:00 - 11:00 | MN Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN, United States
Gentle Yoga & Meditation in the Sculpture Garden at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Link to register: https://arb.umn.edu/events/yoga#2024schedule

Releasing the Psoas by Welcoming in Safety: Yoga for Psoas
2024-05-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Devanadi Yoga, 4401 Upton Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States
During this intentional practice, we are targeting the psoas… deep into our hips. These muscles work so hard for us and in turn, it is time to welcome in safety and relaxation in order to allow them to release and unwind. All levels.
Link to register: https://devanadiyoga.com/schedule-events/

Yoga in the Gardens
2024-05-26 10:00 - 11:00 | MN Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN, United States
Vinyasa Yoga in the Azalea Collection at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Link to register: https://arb.umn.edu/events/yoga#2024schedule

Yoga at the Downtown Marquette Farmers Market
2024-06-01 09:45 - 10:45, 2024-06-08 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 in the Gardens
2024-06-02 10:00 - 11:00 | MN Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN, United States
Yoga Sculpt with Missy Bruggeman with True North Intuition. Class will be held outside in the Hedge Collection at the MN Landscape Arboretum.
Link to register:https://arb.umn.edu/events/yoga#2024schedule

Intro to Thai Yoga Bodywork
2024-06-02 13:00 - 15:30 | Svalja Yoga, Duluth, MN, United States
Intro to Thai Yoga Bodywork
Based on the northern style of Traditional Style of Thai Massage ( Nuad Boran ) Thai Yoga Bodywork is an ancient form of work from Thailand stemming back over 2500 years to the time of Buddha.
In this class, we will pair up with a partner to ground, stretch, twist, breathe and take care of one another while we learn a basic sequence and alternate giving and receiving. Take home a manual and duplicate the practice at home. 2.5 hrs continuing education available from Yoga Alliance.
In this class you will explore:
*The history and benefits of Thai Bodywork
*Basic relaxation techniques for the end of a session
*How to give a basic one hour session designed to share with friends and family, not to give as a practitioner. *No experience necessary and this class is open to all levels.
Five participants needed to run the course. Cancellation policy of 48 hours required.
This class is led by Margaret Harstad, owner of Muggymoose Massage and Thai Bodywork in Duluth, which she has run for 18 years! Margaret is certified with the Thai Healing Alliance as a Registered Thai Therapist. Margaret also has certifications as a Licensed Masage Therapist, a Principle Based Partner Yoga Teacher, an Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor and Therapist, a Chi Nei Tsang Therapist and also holds certifications as an E-RYT-200 and a YACEP. Margaret values the integrity of certification and training andenjoys her work with clients individually and in classes, educating them in keeping their bodies beautiful inside and out, so they may move with grace in this life and beyond. Continuing education credits available from YA or NCBTMB upon request.
Link to register: https://www.svalja.yoga/workshops

Intro to Thai Bodywork
2024-06-02 13:00 - 15:30 | Svalja Yoga, Duluth, MN, United States
Based on the northern style of Traditional Style of Thai Massage (Nuad Boran) Thai Yoga Bodywork is an ancient form of work from Thailand stemming back over 2500 years to the time of Buddha. In this class, led by Margaret Harstad, we will pair up with a partner to ground, stretch, twist, breathe and take care of one another while we learn a basic sequence and alternate giving and receiving. Take home a manual and duplicate the practice at home.
Link to register: https://www.svalja.yoga/workshops

1st Friday Healing
2024-06-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Yoga Sanctuary, 100 W. 46th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55419, United States
Join us at Yoga Sanctuary 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. This workshop is offered IN-STUDIO ONLY, Limited to 12. Please pre-register. 1st Friday Healing 7-8:30pm.
Link to register:https://www.yogasanctuarympls.com/workshops-class-series

Ayurvedic Remedies for the Summer Months
2024-06-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Mudita Wellness, 1903 Greeley St. S., Ste. 100, Stillwater, MN, 55082
The summer time in Ayurveda is associated with the pitta dosha. Learn how to balance the fire of the pitta energy in this 90 minute interactive workshop. You will learn what cooling foods, yoga, pranayama, and herbal remedies are best for those warmer summer months. You will leave with a realistic self-care plan for the busy summer months to stay balanced all season long.
Link to register: https://muditawellnessmn.com/specialevents/

Yoga with Foxes
2024-06-08 14:30 - 15:30 | Save a Fox Sanctuary
Yoga with Foxes at Save a Fox Sanctuary with 100% of the proceeds to support fox rescue.
Link to register:https://www.saveafox.org/booking-calendar/yoga-with-foxes-2024
