Midwest YOGA Magazine

All-Levels Yoga Golden Valley Farmers Market
2024-09-08 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-09-01 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-08-25 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-08-18 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-08-11 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Golden Valley Farmer’s Market, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN, 55427
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 Yoga Mat, No problem. We have a few to lend. Dress comfortably and bring a bottle of water.
Link to register: https://www.onelove.yoga/offerings/all-levels-yoga-golden-valley-farmers-market

Yoga and Meditation at the Lavender Barnyard
2024-09-07 11:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-11 11:00 - 14:00 | The Lavender Barnyard, 6401 225th St W, Farmington, MN, 55024
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 you relax, deepen your relationship with yourself, and connect with nature. Enjoy the peaceful farm setting, and let the fragrant lavender plants help calm your body and mind!
Yoga at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM, Meditation at 12:00 PM
Yoga – $20, Meditation – $15, use code COMBO5 to save when you sign up for both yoga and meditation.
Link to register: www.nourishandgrowyoga.com/classes

Yoga at the Downtown Marquette Farmers Market
2024-09-07 09:45 - 10:45, 2024-08-31 09:45 - 10:45, 2024-08-24 09:45 - 10:45, 2024-08-17 09:45 - 10:45, 2024-08-10 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

All-Levels Yoga at Chanhassen Farmers Market
2024-09-07 08:15 - 09:15, 2024-08-31 08:15 - 09:15, 2024-08-24 08:15 - 09:15, 2024-08-17 08:15 - 09:15 | Chanhassen Farmers Market, 7700 Market Boulevard, Chanhassen, MN, 55317
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 inner peace, joy and connection. Don’t own a yoga mat, no problem. We have a few to lend. Dress comfortably in layers and BYO water.
Link to register: https://www.onelove.yoga/offerings/all-levels-yoga-chanhassen-farmers-market

Ms. Makeda Teaches Just Yoga for Our People and Community
2024-09-05 18:00 - 19:15, 2024-08-29 18:00 - 19:15, 2024-08-22 18:00 - 19:15, 2024-08-15 18:00 - 19:15 | Northside Barbell, 1729 2nd Street North, Minneapolis, MN, 55411
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 based – Suggested $20 per Session
Link to register: https://makeda-norris.square.site/

Yoga in the Gardens
2024-09-01 10:00 - 11:00 | MN Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN, United States
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. Karen Murray with Yoga Prairie will teach a Vinyasa class in the Ornamental Grass Collection.
Link to register: https://arb.umn.edu/events/yoga#2024schedule

All-Levels Yoga at West End Wednesdays Neon Night Market
2024-08-28 19:30 - 20:30, 2024-08-21 19:30 - 20:30, 2024-08-14 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

Mindful Mondays
2024-08-26 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-12 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.
Link to register: z.umn.edu/MindfulMondays

Yoga in the Gardens
2024-08-18 10:00 - 11:00 | MN Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN, United States
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.
The class on August 18th will be Vinyasa Kriya Pranayama taught by Kacey Kingry at the Waterfall Pond.
Link to register: https://arb.umn.edu/events/yoga#2024schedule

Solar Power Practice: Arise & Shine!
2024-08-10 10:15 - 11:45 | Devanadi Yoga, 4401 Upton Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Solar practices link us to and build prana, or life force. Leaning into the moon for stability, solar practice grows our pranic capacity, passion, vitality and allows our vital energy to rise. At this stage, we become more sensitive to our inner and outer worlds, expanding our energy which gives us the drive to enliven whatever is in our heart’s desire. It allows us to manifest and connect. Solar practice leads to shining, both internally and externally, and is the foundation for moving towards in advancing Tantric Hatha practices.
Practice Includes:
– Purification tools to build prana and increase energy
– Asana to increase our sensitivity to energy
– Pranayama to build and hold energy
– Meditation leading to expansion of energy
– Chanting to awaken the solar force within
Mixed levels. Variations taught for many poses with options for rest.
Link to register: https://devanadiyoga.com/schedule-events/

Forest Bathing at Hold Your Horses Farm
2024-08-10 10:00 - 12:00 | The Yoga Center Retreat
Join Mary McCallum on this Zen field trip as you slow down and connect with nature through the practice of forest bathing.

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 including decreasing stress, lowering blood pressure, and improving mood.

No prior experience with forest bathing is necessary; all are welcome.

This workshop will be held at Hold Your Horses, a non-profit that offers equine-assisted therapy services in a private farm setting. They are located just 20 minutes west of St. Louis Park. Their address is:

Hold Your Horses
5265 Woodland Trail
Greenfield, MN 55357

Please come prepared:

Plan to arrive no later than 9:45am for check-in
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes appropriate for the weather. We will be walking on grass and dirt trails and may be sitting on the ground.
Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated during the walk
Sunscreen and bug spray is recommended

Cost: $45 or save $15 when you purchase a bundle of (3) 2-hour workshops

A portion of the proceeds will benefit Hold Your Horses to support their mission of moving lives forward from trauma and disability with the help of a horse. You can learn more by visiting holdyourhorses.org.

Link to register: https://theyogacenterretreat.com/workshops/
