Yoga Sanctuary wants to support you in bringing compassion to what has been, honoring what is, and creating clarity as we move forward in the light of the new year. We rarely ask ourselves what it is that we truly desire, which can lead to an un-inspired life. The intention of this workshop is to […]
Livestream Practices daily + recommendations given for support throughout the week. However, you can do the practices at your own pace - all classes are recorded and uploaded daily after class! Supported by Ayurvedic Wisdom, get the food, self care and yoga practices daily for a reset toward balance and well being. Why Cleanse? Did […]
Oooh this is going to be good! Come rest and reset. Each week will have a different theme all focused on different ways we can use REST as a way to RADIATE. Practice includes basic "apana kriyas," or prana-organizing tools like joint exercises and warm-up movements to help shake out all that monkey-mind from our […]
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 […]
As the evenings come on earlier, we enjoy a deeply relaxing class by beautiful candlelight. Yin Yoga is a type of yoga where poses are held for longer periods of time. They may be supported or not. The intention is to increase flexibility, beyond the muscles to the fascia. We will talk briefly about Yin […]
Join Yoga North alumni Jodi Christensen for this online workshop where she will share her first-hand knowledge and experience of working with back pain and compensation. You will learn: Physical practices to release chronically tight muscles and move from compensation to functional, supple muscles. Tools to relieve muscle spasms and avoid them. Visualizations to balance […]
Find great success in inversions and hand balances by building your upper body strength! This 75 minute yoga class is designed to help you build progressive strength in the hands & wrists, shoulders and core. Developing your upper body strength can help your practice in unexpected ways. We’ll explore all the options so that you […]
It's time to grow yourself! 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 […]
Through the cold of Winter and the emotions of the season, the heartspace can take a bit of a hit... In this class, we'll explore integrative movement to nourish our energetic heart as well as the physical space. In addition to the physical, we'll also pair movement with essential oils, an affirmation and visualization practice […]
Yoga Nidra is sometimes called Yogic Sleep. It is a state between sleeping and waking, where the mind and body can deeply relax. There will be gentle yoga practice, to prepare the body for stillness. There are specific breathing techniques which are simple and easy to follow. Followed by visualizations that help bring deep relaxation. […]
Through the cold of Winter and the emotions of the season, the heartspace can take a bit of a hit... In this class, we'll explore integrative movement to nourish our energetic heart as well as the physical space. In addition to the physical, we'll also pair movement with essential oils, an affirmation and visualization practice […]
Are you or someone you know approaching menopause, and seeking a natural and holistic way to navigate this transformative phase of life? Join Yoga Sanctuary Instructor STEPHANIE SAJADY for an enlightening journey into the world of Ayurveda and discover how to experience a graceful transition towards menopause: - hormonal balance - enhanced energy & vitality […]
September 18, 2024 in Spotlight I found harmony in learning yoga through Native Strength Revolution. The harmony I found reconnected me with my Indigenous roots. I am a member of the Leech Lake band of Ojibwe. Raised far away from my culture in Blaine, Minnesota, I always felt a little out of place. I practiced [...]
September 16, 2024 in Lifestyle In the space between your thoughts lies a silent wisdom — an illuminating code that is part of a computing system that exceeds the grasp of ordinary intelligence. This deep knowledge, which is more powerful and true than any other, can be known through only your intuitive nature — your [...]
September 11, 2024 in Yoga + Movement Restorative yoga is a gentle and therapeutic style of yoga that focuses on relaxation and rejuvenation. It involves the use of props like blankets, bolsters, and blocks to support the body in various poses, allowing the practitioner to experience deep relaxation and stress relief. Restorative yoga is particularly [...]
September 9, 2024 in Travel Scrambling out of bed, careful not to hit my head on the ceiling of our little camper, I threw on some clothes and opened the shades to look around. “Holy cow,” I shouted, “there are two elk with huge racks right outside.” I fumbled around, trying to locate my phone [...]
September 4, 2024 in Health + Wellness The yoga tradition is full of wisdom. There’s a spiritual classic you may not have an introduction to yet – The Yoga Vasishta. This ancient text written by Sage Valmiki features the spiritual teaching imparted by Sage Vasishta to his student, Sri Rama. Most of the text is [...]
August 28, 2024 in Lifestyle Full of life lessons, Lost and Found: A Journey of Self Mastery gives the reader the opportunity to follow and grow along with the characters to learn about practices for the mind, body, and spirit. Published in 2023, Minnesota Native Daniel J. Blackburn details a journey of self-mastery by creating [...]
August 26, 2024 in Yoga + Movement My doctor scrutinized the looping family history I'd hastily filled out in the waiting room. I was there, ostensibly, to check my thyroid levels, but as we talked about my sore wrists and creaky joints, it sparked something else in her mind. "Your family has some issues with [...]
August 23, 2024 in Health + Wellness On my travels to India to immerse myself in the culture where my practice originated from, my fellow travelers and I noticed a tremendous amount of trash laying around everywhere. Upon reflecting, I realized while much of India’s culture upholds a natural way of living, the western culture [...]
August 21, 2024 in Yoga + Movement Love, the most essential need in our world, serves as the pathway to peace, empathy, and compassion — the very vibrations required to shape a more harmonious future. This profound force holds the potential to foster joy and abundance for everyone, commencing with nurturing self-love. After all, the [...]
August 19, 2024 in Health + Wellness Warning: this is not a fluffy, “go take a bath”, and “eat some chocolate” piece on self-care. This piece asks you to look at the dirty messes you have been avoiding, and unleash the energy of the vulture onto it, to digest the unpleasant emotion and transform it [...]
