When DEIA Training is Problematic
When Catherine (who is Black) told the leaders of her TT-500 program Molly and Ann (who are white) that aspects ...
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How to Host a Life Changing Yoga Retreat
January 8, 2025 in Lifestyle Hosting a yoga retreat opens a door to new possibilities for yoga teachers and participants eager to deepen their practice. Imagine a serene setting where [...]
Ayurveda to Prepare for Winter
January 6, 2025 in Health + Wellness Cozy blankets, fireplaces, warm soups, hot tea, and sweatshirts…. A sure sign of the season’s change from summer to fall and winter! In [...]
Spotlight: Jenson Natural Jewelry
December 30, 2024 in Spotlight Kristine Jenson spends a lot of time creating in her workshop. It’s where she finds solace and taps into her creativity when designing jewelry.Her journey [...]
Honoring Loss and the Holidays
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 [...]
Beyond “All Levels” – The Case for Adaptive Yoga
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 [...]
Spotlight: Christa Fairbrother – Aqua Yoga
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 [...]
Hypermobility, Anxiety, and Yoga: Finding Balance and Healing
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 [...]
Include Bees and Other Pollinators in your Fall Garden Cleanup
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 [...]
Cultivating Serenity Amidst School Chaos: Elevating Staff Mindfulness for Inclusive Classrooms
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 [...]
Holiday Gift Guide
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 […]