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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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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