Spring is a time of renewal - one of the best times to purify the body, mind and heart and restore vitality. Rooted in Yoga and Ayurveda, our Spring cleanse is an annual ritual of well-being, featuring: - two workshops - structured dietary guidance - holistic yoga, lifestyle and self-care practices, - resources and […]
Each Thursday we provide a specially cultivated offering designed to support deep healing, rest, release, reprieve, and a sense of wonder and magic. What if we all hold within ourselves incredible ancestral, collective, and personal strength, resilience, and potential for healing, transformation, and growth? In these simple moments of beautiful community and co-regulation, may the […]
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A celebratory 2-hour participatory musical offering full of experiential unity, as we come together from all paths, many lineages, and all directions to share a moment together in song and great heart. We will be doing universal Kirtan, dances of universal peace, and deep dive into the Sufi practice of Zikr. These practices encourage sovereignty […]
Join us at Blooma for local vendors selling handmade gifts the weekend before Mother's Day. There will be free food and beverages, as well as special yoga classes for the whole family. We will also have a professional photographer doing mini sessions for you and your kids.
Each Thursday we provide a specially cultivated offering designed to support deep healing, rest, release, reprieve, and a sense of wonder and magic. What if we all hold within ourselves incredible ancestral, collective, and personal strength, resilience, and potential for healing, transformation, and growth? In these simple moments of beautiful community and co-regulation, may the […]
A 45 minute restorative flow with beautiful live healing sounds, followed by 60 minutes of Universal Kirtan shared by a crew of talented musicians. Restorative flow will provide the space for a guided whole-being experience of connecting with your body, breath, and well-being. Universal Kirtan embodies the belief that all paths lead toward the One […]
Each Thursday we provide a specially cultivated offering designed to support deep healing, rest, release, reprieve, and a sense of wonder and magic. What if we all hold within ourselves incredible ancestral, collective, and personal strength, resilience, and potential for healing, transformation, and growth? In these simple moments of beautiful community and co-regulation, may the […]
Cottage Grove Area Women in Business provides a forum for local women in business to meet, network and exchange ideas while growing professionally and personally with dynamic speakers on topics of interest to business women. “Women in Business always leaves me feeling encouraged and empowered to grow in my business!! It is a great place […]
Welcoming the restful stillness of the New Moon in this monthly class. Beginning with simple, mindful movements, we will release into Yoga Nidra, the “sleep of the yogi,” with a guided practice around the monthly new moon. The 60-minute experience inviting ourselves to return to and connect with the wisdom within. All of you is […]
Each Thursday we provide a specially cultivated offering designed to support deep healing, rest, release, reprieve, and a sense of wonder and magic. What if we all hold within ourselves incredible ancestral, collective, and personal strength, resilience, and potential for healing, transformation, and growth? In these simple moments of beautiful community and co-regulation, may the […]
Enjoy yoga at the river on Sunday mornings in Historic Hastings. Take in the magic of the mighty Mississippi river while practicing with guest teachers from across the Metro. After class, take a stroll on the River Walk, and be sure to check out all the great shops and restaurants that downtown Hastings has to […]
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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