The Midwest YOGA Conference was created by founder Amy Zellmer in response to a clear desire in the yoga community for more personal contact and network opportunities, including education and enhancement. These conferences will bring together yogis from across the Midwest with something for everyone at all levels of their yoga practice. Courses will include […]
Inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, forest bathing is a slow and mindful practice, connecting with nature through the senses. As a Certified Forest Therapy Guide, Mary will offer a series of invitations to explore a deeper connection with nature and with yourself. Research has shown that spending time in nature has many benefits […]
Join yoga instructor, Mary McCallum, for 2 hours of stress relief and self-care. Learn how to use Yoga Tune-up therapy balls and self-myofascial release techniques to improve mobility, relieve pain, and tame tension from head to toe. You will leave feeling completely relaxed and refreshed! This workshop is suitable for all levels, no previous experience […]
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 Slow Flow class with […]
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 […]
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 Yoga Nidra Sound Bath […]
Ann Mills - "Top 5 Legal Biz Advice" 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 […]
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 […]
This immersion is for students or yoga teachers who are interested in deepening their practice. In this 2.5 day immersion, we will look at yoga asana through a study of anatomy, kinesiology, and SomaYoga methodology & techniques so your own practice and students’ practice can flourish with ease. Specific SomaYoga techniques – such as aligning […]
Grief and loss are a natural part of life but can be overwhelming and leave us feeling stuck and disconnected from ourselves. Yoga can be a powerful tool that can help us move through these difficult emotions and find healing and peace. In this workshop, we will explore gentle yoga practices and mindfulness techniques specifically […]
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 […]
Fall is HERE! And with it often comes changes in our health, schedule, foods, and sunlight exposure. In Ayurveda, Yoga's sister science, which means the "science or wisdom of life," this is also the season when the WIND/MOVEMENT and ETHER/SPACE elements are largely at play, and can lead to excess "Vata" in your constitution/doshas. You […]
October 27, 2024 in Uncategorized Embrace the opportunity to become a valued member of the Midwest YOGA Mag community! We're on the lookout for a vibrant and diverse group of individuals to join us in spreading the essence of our brand across the upper Midwest for the 2025 year. As an Ambassador, your role involves: [...]
Get your products in front of a wellness-focused audience this holiday season with our Midwest Holiday digital gift guide! Available starting the week of Thanksgiving as a free download, it’s the perfect way to showcase your offerings to engaged readers and boost your holiday sales. It will be marketed through our email list, and across all […]
Our mission has always been to produce a printed magazine that you can hold in your hands and share with others. We don’t want to go digital, and that’s why we’re asking for your support now. We’ve created a fundraiser where any contribution, no matter the amount, will be deeply appreciated. There are many […]
September 30, 2024 in Uncategorized Have you ever tried mindfulness, but felt it didn’t quite “work” for you? You're not alone. Mindfulness is known to have a powerful, positive impact on mental health, chronic pain, and stress, but its benefits are not always easily accessible for everyone. This is especially true for those who experience [...]
September 30, 2024 in Uncategorized In my early 20s I accepted a year-long internship at a yoga retreat center on the East Coast. It was my first time living outside of Michigan, my home state. Until then, I hadn’t thought of myself as obviously Midwestern. Even though my parents are both born-and-raised Midwest folks (my [...]
September 25, 2024 in Lifestyle When I agreed to review this book, I anticipated a routine writing assignment. Little did I know, I was on the brink of receiving a profound gift — an invitation to a more awakened life, attainable in the present rather than some far off future. The Adventure: A Practical Guide [...]
September 23, 2024 in Yoga + Movement According to Traditional Chinese Medicine theory the seasons of spring and summer are yang energies. Yang energies represent energetic, fast, fiery moving energy. This may be an easy time to feel burnout lurking around the corner mentally, physically, and/or spiritually. The belief that everything in the cosmos exists [...]
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 [...]
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