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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
Yin Yoga & Sound Healing in the Sensory Garden at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Link to register: https://arb.umn.edu/events/yoga#2024schedule
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 […]
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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