Change of season is the best time to re-set our bodies to prevent seasonal colds and other imbalances. Join me as I lead us through a week-long gentle re-set. Day 1-2: Preparatory phase Day 3-5: Cleansing phase (kitchari mono-diet) with additional daily habits Day 4-7: Re-kindle phase This package includes all the instructions needed for […]
Find your inner calm, feel more balanced inside and out. Join me every Monday in April @11am, for 45 minute practices to improve your balance. Classes are accessible and gentle enough for most - modifications are offered to help with sore knees, hips, and shoulders. All classes are virtual, held via zoom. Easy sign-up in […]
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 […]
Always dreamed of going to India? Don't miss this opportunity of a lifetime to explore India with your guide, Tiffany, who has been there 8 times. Enjoy the rich history of the Golden Triangle tour - exploring Delhi, the Taj Mahal & Jaipur. From there, you will travel to the yoga center of the world […]
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
Join us for the official launch party for Midwest YOGA + Life magazine, and meet our cover model, Jennifer Golden. Enjoy light refreshments, connect with other community members, and shop from our vendors. Link to register: www.bit.ly/MNYLmeetup
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 […]
Haven’t tried Bitty Kitty Yoga at YCR yet?! You’ve got to be kitten me! You really oughta sign up for this class right meow!! You’ll be feline great after this gentle flow class with some of the cutest, fluffiest and silliest classmates around. Proceeds from this 1-hour class benefit the pawsitively pawesome organization, the Bitty […]
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
The therapeutic yoga series offers a unique approach to yoga and is designed specifically for individuals seeking relief from specific patterns of dis-ease in both mind and body. Unlike regular group yoga classes at studios or gyms, this series focuses on creating ease and comfort by targeting specific areas of the body or patterns of […]
Ohmassage & Reiki is a luxurious treat where up to 6 people receive a combination of being stretched, rocked and massaged by the teachers. You lay on a mat in yoga clothes and may be in one to four positions: Savasana (laying on your back), laying on your stomach, child's pose or seated easy pose. […]
Sound healing is an alternative therapy used to help relax and heal you on a physiological level. Surrender and let the crystal bowls, gongs & chimes harmonize and heal your body, mind and spirit as you deepen your conscious awareness through a guided sound meditation. Lay down, relax, set an intention and see where this […]
Heard about Ayurveda but wondering what it is? Please come join me in learning about Ayurvedic medicine - the oldest medical system in the world originating from India - and how it can create more balance and harmony in your body, mind & spirit. In addition, we will learn how to make Kitchari, an Ayurvedic […]
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
The Music and Mindfulness series explores the intersection of music and mindfulness while allowing audience members to experience performances by Minnesota Orchestra musicians in an intimate and engaging setting. This year, each evening of the series will highlight one of the foundational aspects of mindfulness: intention, attention and attitude. The interplay of music and mindfulness […]
This conference brings together yogis of all levels from across Minnesota and surrounding states. With something for everyone, we hope to inspire various levels of students, from beginner to the advanced, to the yoga teacher. Bring your own mat and props, and come prepared to nourish your soul, and evolve your yoga practice. Yoga + […]
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
Join yoga instructor, Mary McCallum, for 2 hours 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 […]
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
Ayurveda says that there are three pillars of health, diet, moderation in sensual pleasures and sleep (as deep rest). In the present times, when there are abundant stimuli, shav-asana is the practice of pratyahara (sensory re-direction), a practice to retain the ojas, and to redirect the energy within. It is a precise, conscious and step-by-step […]
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 […]
Prana is not breath, Prana is what sets the breath in motion. Often misconstrued as a breathing technique, pranayama is the main link between external and internal yoga. Take this opportunity to discover, understand, and immerse yourself in the wise river of life. Learn three uncommon but extremely beneficial Nishreni pranayama for dawn to promote […]
This session will focus on all of this and the concept of self-care in Ayurveda. We will explore a special 10 step Ayurvedic sacred ritual and routine to maintain health for the solar and lunar cycles. A must first step into Ayurveda as it applies to you and Yoga. • What is Ayurveda? • Ayurveda […]
Come join the book release party for the new Waves of Aqua Yoga Philosophy book. The book is an easy-to-use guidebook for applying the wisdom of yoga philosophy to yoga in the pool. During the party, the author, Christa Fairbrother, will be in the pool to highlight key practices, show you some additional tips for […]
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 [...]
This weekend only — in celebration of Small Business Saturday we want to give YOU the opportunity to be a part of this incredible community and magazine for HALF PRICE! Whether you are a brand new parter, returning partner, or a renewing partner, take advantage of this amazing SALE now thru Monday at noon. […]
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 [...]
This Black Friday, don’t miss this steal of a deal to get your brand in front of our ever-growing audience! With our expansion to a digital format, Midwest YOGA Magazine is now publishing quarterly issues, which means double the content and double the exposure for you! Here’s the deal: We’re offering a 1/8 page Marketplace […]
