Oooh this is going to be good! Come rest and reset. Each week will have a different theme all focused on different ways we can use REST as a way to RADIATE. Practice includes basic "apana kriyas," or prana-organizing tools like joint exercises and warm-up movements to help shake out all that monkey-mind from our […]
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 […]
As the evenings come on earlier, we enjoy a deeply relaxing class by beautiful candlelight. Yin Yoga is a type of yoga where poses are held for longer periods of time. They may be supported or not. The intention is to increase flexibility, beyond the muscles to the fascia. We will talk briefly about Yin […]
Join Yoga North alumni Jodi Christensen for this online workshop where she will share her first-hand knowledge and experience of working with back pain and compensation. You will learn: Physical practices to release chronically tight muscles and move from compensation to functional, supple muscles. Tools to relieve muscle spasms and avoid them. Visualizations to balance […]
Find great success in inversions and hand balances by building your upper body strength! This 75 minute yoga class is designed to help you build progressive strength in the hands & wrists, shoulders and core. Developing your upper body strength can help your practice in unexpected ways. We’ll explore all the options so that you […]
It's time to grow yourself! Learn about our Devanadi 235/340hr Yoga Teacher Trainings and other programs, guests, and retreats. We’ll go over common Q & A, then help you with any additional questions, registration, application info, and more. These trainings are open to students who want to deepen their knowledge of yoga, begin or intensify […]
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 […]
Yoga Nidra is sometimes called Yogic Sleep. It is a state between sleeping and waking, where the mind and body can deeply relax. There will be gentle yoga practice, to prepare the body for stillness. There are specific breathing techniques which are simple and easy to follow. Followed by visualizations that help bring deep relaxation. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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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