Midwest YOGA Magazine

All-Levels Yoga @ Chanhassen Library
2024-05-15 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-22 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-29 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | 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

Yoga in the Gardens
2024-05-16 18:00 - 19:00 | MN Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN, United States
Yin Yoga & Sound Healing in the Sensory Garden at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Link to register: https://arb.umn.edu/events/yoga#2024schedule

Gentle Yoga + Yoga Nidra
2024-05-18 11:00 - 12:15 | The Yoga Room, 4153 N Thomas Ave., Minneapolis, MN, 55412, United States
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 relaxation. Some benefits of yoga nidra include reduced stress and anxiety and improved sleep.
No previous yoga experience required – all are welcome. This workshop is offered in studio at the Yoga Room in North Minneapolis and online via Zoom.
Link to register: https://www.ncewellness-yogaroom.com/book-online?category=3b7ef6b9-9246-4fd7-ba69-b0fd510d0837

Intro to Thai Yoga Bodywork
2024-05-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Devanadi Yoga, 4401 Upton Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Study Thai Massage! 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.
Link to register: https://devanadiyoga.com/schedule-events/

Yoga in the Gardens
2024-05-19 10:00 - 11:00 | MN Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN, United States
Gentle Yoga & Meditation in the Sculpture Garden at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Link to register: https://arb.umn.edu/events/yoga#2024schedule

Mindful Mondays: Free Drop-In Sessions
2024-05-20 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

Releasing the Psoas by Welcoming in Safety: Yoga for Psoas
2024-05-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Devanadi Yoga, 4401 Upton Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States
During this intentional practice, we are targeting the psoas… deep into our hips. These muscles work so hard for us and in turn, it is time to welcome in safety and relaxation in order to allow them to release and unwind. All levels.
Link to register: https://devanadiyoga.com/schedule-events/

Yoga in the Gardens
2024-05-26 10:00 - 11:00 | MN Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN, United States
Vinyasa Yoga in the Azalea Collection at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Link to register: https://arb.umn.edu/events/yoga#2024schedule

Yoga at the Downtown Marquette Farmers Market
2024-06-01 09:45 - 10:45, 2024-06-08 09:45 - 10:45, 2024-06-15 09:45 - 10:45, 2024-06-22 09:45 - 10:45, 2024-06-29 09:45 - 10:45 | Downtown Marquette Farmers Market, 112 S. Third Street Marquette, Marquette, MI, 49855
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

Yoga in the Gardens
2024-06-02 10:00 - 11:00 | MN Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN, United States
Yoga Sculpt with Missy Bruggeman with True North Intuition. Class will be held outside in the Hedge Collection at the MN Landscape Arboretum.
Link to register:https://arb.umn.edu/events/yoga#2024schedule

Intro to Thai Yoga Bodywork
2024-06-02 13:00 - 15:30 | Svalja Yoga, Duluth, MN, 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.svalja.yoga/workshops

Intro to Thai Bodywork
2024-06-02 13:00 - 15:30 | Svalja Yoga, Duluth, MN, United States
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, led by Margaret Harstad, 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.
Link to register: https://www.svalja.yoga/workshops

1st Friday Healing
2024-06-07 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

Ayurvedic Remedies for the Summer Months
2024-06-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Mudita Wellness, 1903 Greeley St. S., Ste. 100, Stillwater, MN, 55082
The summer time in Ayurveda is associated with the pitta dosha. Learn how to balance the fire of the pitta energy in this 90 minute interactive workshop. You will learn what cooling foods, yoga, pranayama, and herbal remedies are best for those warmer summer months. You will leave with a realistic self-care plan for the busy summer months to stay balanced all season long.
Link to register: https://muditawellnessmn.com/specialevents/

Yoga with Foxes
2024-06-08 14:30 - 15:30, 2024-06-09 14:30 - 15:30, 2024-06-29 14:30 - 15:30, 2024-06-30 14:30 - 15:30 | Save a Fox Sanctuary
Yoga with Foxes at Save a Fox Sanctuary with 100% of the proceeds to support fox rescue.
Link to register:https://www.saveafox.org/booking-calendar/yoga-with-foxes-2024

Summer Yoga @ Orchestra Hall
2024-06-09 09:00 - 10:00 | Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN
Sun salutations meet live music in our Yoga Class at Orchestra Hall series! Join a local instructor to practice yoga in the serenity of the Orchestra Hall lobby while an individual musician or duo from the Minnesota Orchestra plays musical selections that inspire and center body and soul.
Link to register: https://www.minnesotaorchestra.org/tickets/calendar/wellness/yoga-iii/

Summer Solstice Retreat
2024-06-22 09:00 - 15:15 | MN Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN, United States
Relax your mind, body and spirit while embracing the height of the summer season at the Arboretum’s 5th annual Summer Solstice Yoga Retreat. We will start the day off with a light breakfast in the Sensory Garden before breaking into smaller groups for the retreat. As we cycle through four different class rotations throughout the day, every participant will have the ability to select the class that’s right for them.
Link to register: https://arb.umn.edu/events/summeryogaretreat

Summer Solstice Yoga + Yoga Nidra
2024-06-25 19:00 - 20:30 | The Yoga Room, 4153 N Thomas Ave., Minneapolis, MN, 55412, United States
Celebrate the summer solstice, a time for abundance, growth, gratitude for the sun, and connecting with nature. 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 – all are welcome. This workshop is offered in studio at the Yoga Room in North Minneapolis and online via Zoom.
Link to register: https://www.ncewellness-yogaroom.com/book-online?category=b83327c7-1506-4f27-b7ff-42692e1f3dea

South Dakota Yoga Gathering
2024-06-29 - 2024-06-30 | Pine Haven Event Venue, Rapid City, South Dakota
The 8th Annual South Dakota Yoga Gathering will be held at the new Pine Haven Event Venue and multiple locations around Rapid City, June 29-30, 2024.
This unique event features a wide variety of yoga classes with dynamic and skilled teachers from across the region. Participants experience a broad spectrum of offerings throughout the weekend, choosing from a variety of styles and practices to round out their experience.
While this event is for everyone, not just yoga teachers, continuing education credits are also offered.
Link to register: sdyogagathering.com/2024tickets

Mandala Yoga Festival
2024-06-30 09:00 - 21:00 | Pierce Park, Appleton, WI, United States
A unique gathering experience filled with intentional movement and community, the Mandala Yoga Festival is the first of its kind in Northeastern Wisconsin. Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature and the sacred practices of yoga as we unite and elevate the Collective together. A symbol of unity and harmony, the mandala represents a reverence for the connection between Self and the Universe. Join us for a day of embodying just that: honoring the threads that connect each of us to one another and to the Universe.
Please bring your own mat, water bottle (water fountains are available), blocks, straps, towels, etc., they will not be available at the festival. Lawn chairs and blankets are also welcome.
Link to register: mandalayogafestival.com

All-Levels Yoga at West End Wednesdays Neon Night Market
2024-07-03 19:30 - 20:30 | Communal Yoga Studio, 1645 Park Place Boulevard, St. Louis Park, MN, 55416, United States
Meet members of your community this summer for free 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 Yoga Mat, No problem. We have a few to lend. Dress comfortably and bring a bottle of water.
West End Wednesday Neon Night Market is happening so you can bring a reusable bag if you’d like to grab produce or shop their local artisan goods or enjoy the dueling pianos.
This class is made possible with a collaboration between onelove.yoga, St. Louis Park Rotarians, and Communal Yoga Studio.
Link to register: https://www.onelove.yoga/offerings/all-levels-yoga-west-end-wednesdays
