Midwest YOGA Magazine

Mindfulness 1/2 Day Retreat
2024-03-17 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Yoga Sanctuary, 100 W. 46th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55419, United States
This ½ day Mindfulness Retreat at Yoga Sanctuary is an invitation set aside the demands of everyday life to indulge in an afternoon of nurturing yourself with mindfulness. Through a series of gentle, guided practices you will experience how mindfulness practice relieves stress, builds resilience, and increases (self) compassion.
Over the 3 hours we spend together you will:
· Explore the connections between stress, resilience and mindfulness practice
· Examine how stress lives as a dynamic pattern in both your body and mind
· Practice guided, formal mindfulness training – meditation, yoga and breathing
· Learn quick ways to regulate yourself in the moment
· Reflect and integrate what you learn and experience in community with other seekers
Please join Colette DeHarpporte, qualified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) instructor and certified RYT through Holistic Yoga Teacher Training, for this rare opportunity to pause and deeply experience the space, and the profound sense of peace and freedom that can arise out of mindfulness practice.
Link to register: https://www.yogasanctuarympls.com/workshops-class-series

Digestion + Weight Management
2024-03-16 14:30 - 16:30 | Yoga Sanctuary, 100 W. 46th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55419, United States
Discover how Ayurveda can help you improve digestion and help you find balance in your weight with Ayurvedic Practitioner Stephanie Sajady at Yoga Sanctuary.
Often what works for one person does not work for another. This is where Ayurveda can bring clarity because it considers the whole person and their own unique constitution.
Stephanie will talk about how Ayurveda treats digestive disorders, with a focus on weight loss. Ayurveda is a 5000-year-old living science that emerged in ancient India. Nowadays, this science is gaining in popularity because of the need for holistic standards of care.
This workshop will focus on: the cause of weight gain in connection with digestion the premonitory signs and symptoms of digestive issues the best tips and tricks that Ayurveda recommends.
Link to register: https://www.yogasanctuarympls.com/workshops-class-series

yoga + surf retreat in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
2024-03-16 - 2024-03-22 | Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
Join Muddy Waters as we travel to the beautiful Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. Whether it’s your first time ever catching a wave (like me!) or you’ve surfed before, this retreat is for anyone looking for a week living alive. This is meant to be a radical and soulful experience to connect, recharge, and empower yourself where the jungle meets the sea. Expand your body, mind, and soul while embodying the relaxed lifestyle of this unique laid-back destination.

Balancing the Ayurvedic Dosha-Spring (1 CEU)
2024-03-14 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Online
The end of Winter into Spring marks the Kapha time of year, a season for mud in both Nature and an imbalanced body. Let’s prepare ourselves for a more helpful and health-full transition to the season through balancing the body with Ayurvedic practices and concepts.
This 50 minute webinar will explore nutritive physical practices, nourishing food-based concepts and pairings with herbs and spices to support us to and through the season. 1 CEU available to RYTs through YA
Link to register: https://www.backtocenterspace.com/classes

All-Levels Yoga @ Chanhassen Library
2024-03-13 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-03-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-28 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-21 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-14 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

Earl E. Bakken Free Community Webinar | How You Are Matters: Mental Health Conversations at Work
2024-03-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
During this webinar, led by Stephanie Wagner, MA, MM, NBC-HWC, we will explore what mental health means and how to initiate mental health conversations at work. Whether you are struggling with mental health or know someone struggling, this webinar is for you.
Link to register: https://umn.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YZLHqGJJSguCGzX9acGWCw#/registration

Mindful Mondays: Free Drop-In Sessions
2024-03-11 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-03-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-02-26 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-02-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-02-12 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

Intro to Thai Yoga Bodywork
2024-03-10 13:00 - 15:30 | Full Circle Yoga, 1907 W Superior St, Duluth, MN, 55806, 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.fullcircleyogaduluth.com/

Breath of Life Workshop
2024-03-10 09:00 - 12:00 | SOTE Sanctuary, Jordan, MN
Learn how fundamentally important your breath is in keeping you healthy! Discuss the science behind the breath and discover several breathing techniques (pranayam) that you can utilize in your daily life. Practice a kundalini yoga set to activate the lungs and enhance your breath experience.
Link to register: https://sotesanctuary.as.me/Breath-of-Life-Workshop?fbclid=IwAR1j9VjMIoIcgdVktVPRVhauls5yre-s2E_gKINLVNDggfIT2_zYoYOzdM0

Mental Health Support with the HPA Axis
2024-03-06 17:30 - 19:30 | Online
Your system is hardwired to keep you safe, not necessarily happy. But there are simple practices you can bring into your everyday life to support your mental, physical, and emotional health. You may do a lot of them already, and knowing more about your body’s processes, especially your hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA Axis), can be an incredible motivator to keep the good things going. Plus if you ever feel stuck in a stress cycle, you may try some targeted techniques that you’ll learn in this workshop.
In these two hours together, you will learn * how to let your central nervous system know you are safe, quickly and easily * details about how your body’s systems respond to stress * specific ways that yoga and Ayurveda provide ongoing support to your health * how yoga, Ayurveda, and Western medicine can work beautifully together for whole person well-being
When you join us, you will enjoy community, a full practice appropriate for all levels of ability and experience, plus an easy-to-digest presentation led by Yoga Therapist and Certified Health and Wellbeing Coach Kami Kessel, MBA, ERYT500. Working out of Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Kami helps leaders avoid and address burnout. Speaker and author of Mindfulness Meditation for Beginners and other titles, Kami has been practicing yoga since she was seven years old. She blends SomaYoga, positive psychology, trauma informed care, and her years in database product marketing to walk with clients as they reclaim peace in their bodies and minds. Kami teaches community classes at Sankalpa Therapy and Wellness Center and Tula Yoga and Wellness
Link to register: https://www.yoganorthduluth.com/workshops/

Intro to Thai Yoga Bodywork
2024-03-02 13:00 - 16:00 | Devanadi Yoga, 4401 Upton Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States
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.
Bring your honey and make it a Yogi Date Night at one of the amazing restaurants around Devanadi (i.e. Martina, Rosalia, Tilia, Naviya’s, Harriet Brasserie and more)!
CEs: 3 with YA and NCBTMB
Link to register: https://devanadiyoga.com/workshops-class-series/

1st Friday Healing
2024-03-01 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

Roll, Release, and Relax
2024-02-24 13:00 - 14:30 | The Yoga Room, 4153 N Thomas Ave., Minneapolis, MN, 55412, United States
Join yoga instructor, Mary McCallum, for 90 minutes 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 is necessary. Participants will have the option to purchase their own pair of Yoga Tune Up therapy balls to continue their self-care practice at home
Link to register: https://www.ncewellness-yogaroom.com/book-online?category=0164aeed-8f6b-45e8-a156-3f83491915a9

onelove.yoga 3rd Annual Fundraising Gala
2024-02-23 17:30 | MN Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN, United States
Join us for a night of heartfelt celebration at the onelove.yoga 3rd Annual Gala Peaceful Pathways!
As a nonprofit organization dedicated to instilling mindfulness and yoga in schools and communities, this event promises an unforgettable evening of joy and impact.
Enjoy a delightful mock/cocktail hour, followed by a scrumptious dinner and dessert. Bid on exclusive items in the silent and live auctions, move to the beats of our DJ on the dance floor, and make memories for a great cause. Your presence supports our mission to spread love, growth, and well-being.
Come, let’s unite in harmony on this enchanting night!

Practical Integrative Self-Care
2024-02-18 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-15 15:00 - 16:00 | Online
When discussing health and wellness, there seems to be an ever-widening gap between the in-home practical and accessible and the modern medicine paradigm. In this 50 minute interactive webinar, we’ll explore wellness through the lenses of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda for ourselves. Participants will leave this class with science-backed essential oil pairings to common concerns and food practices to nourish.
Link to register: https://www.backtocenterspace.com/classes

Chakras 101
2024-02-18 09:00 - 12:00 | SOTE Sanctuary, Jordan, MN
Experience the transformative power of the 7 chakras with Tiffany as your guide. Discover how to tap into their energy and unlock your full potential. Join Tiffany for an enlightening discussion followed by a rejuvenating 1-hour kundalini yoga session that will activate your chakras like never before. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to enhance your well-being and reach new levels of spiritual growth.
Link to register: https://mnsotesanctuary.com/class-dashboard/

Valentine's Partner Yoga
2024-02-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Yoga Sanctuary, 100 W. 46th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55419, United States
The compassionate touch inherent in this yoga practice invites us to open in powerful, often dormant, ways nurturing and healing the connection with our partners and ourselves. All couples will benefit from sharing this time to play together. All are welcome and will feel comfortable in this class, whether brand new to yoga or a regular practitioner.
Link to register: https://www.yogasanctuarympls.com/workshops-class-series

Love Yourself Workshop
2024-02-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Mudita Wellness, 1903 Greeley St. S., Ste. 100, Stillwater, MN, 55082
Enjoy a pampering evening of practices that will leave you feeling radiant and well-loved! Designed to help you love yourself more, this workshop includes guided foot massage, restorative yoga, yoga nidra, tea meditation, treats and more!
Link to register: https://muditawellnessmn.com/specialevents/

Thriving through Menopause: Ayurveda wisdom for a graceful transition
2024-02-11 16:30 - 18:30 | Yoga Sanctuary, 100 W. 46th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55419, United States
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 – sleep quality – bone health – community support
Link to register: https://www.yogasanctuarympls.com/workshops-class-series

Nurturing the HeartSpace
2024-02-11 15:00 - 16:00 | Online
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 to nurture our emotional wellbeing for the love of ourselves. A 50 minute webinar for those needing a bit of self-love and compassion for their heartspace. All are welcome.
Link to register: https://www.backtocenterspace.com/classes
