Spring Clean your Mind with this Guided Meditation
With spring around the corner and winter soon to be a distant memory, it is the perfect time to think...
Yoga in Schools
Yoga helped me connect my mind and body in a way unlike any other activity. It helps my physical, mental,...
Ayurveda for Cats and Dogs
Ayurveda, the science of life, has been taking care of the welfare and health of animals for thousands of years....
On the Cover
First and Last name: Indu Arora Pronouns: she/her Location (city and state): Minneapolis, MN What gets you excited about Midwest...
Seasonal Transitions: An Ayurvedic Approach
Most of us have a favorite season; the time of year we feel most like ourselves, most comfortable, and most...
Studio Spotlight: Tula Yoga & Wellness
Tula Yoga and Wellness is located in the Merriam Park East neighborhood on Snelling Avenue. Celebrating their tenth year in...
Creating Sacred Spaces
As the days shorten, many of us shutter our windows and hunker down for the season. This can affect the...
What is a Yoga Therapist?
t’s one of the most common questions we hear. The International Association of Yoga Therapists defines yoga therapy as “the...
A New Perspective on Energy
Leaves are falling, school is starting, and summer’s respite is fleeting. As a journalist’s daughter, I looked up the word...
Studio Spotlight: Muggymoose Massage & Thai Bodywork
Located in Duluth’s Canal Park, Muggymoose Massage and Thai Bodywork offers a variety of specialties including Therapeutic Table Massage, Thai...
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Essential Oils 201 for Pets
April 24, 2024 in Lifestyle In the Fall+Winter 2023 edition of MN Yoga & Life magazine (pg 68), we discussed the three P’s of essential oils for pets: purity, potency, [...]
How To Choose A Yoga Teacher Training
April 22, 2024 in Yoga + Movement It’s a big decision when you make the choice to attend a yoga teacher training. A lot of thought, inquiry, and contemplation typically [...]
Exploring the Ozarks: Nature’s Playground
April 17, 2024 in Travel Situated in the heart of the United States, the Ozarks encapsulate the majestic wonders of nature. This breathtaking region offers a diverse landscape of rolling [...]
Harmonizing with Nature Through Foraging
April 15, 2024 in Health + Wellness A key characteristic of Midwest living is our relationship with nature. A comment about the weather is one of the first things non-Midwest [...]
Detrimental Effects of Perfectionism in our Practice
April 10, 2024 in Yoga + Movement As a longtime practicing yogi turned yoga teacher, psychologist, and recovering perfectionist, I know a thing or two about how perfectionism can show [...]
Spotlight: James Orione
April 8, 2024 in Spotlight A Minnesotan through and through, Minneapolis-based yoga conduit James Orione (he/him) shares his love of all things winter, his deep reverent practice for yoga nidra, [...]
Fall Self-Care Retreat
April 3, 2024 in Yoga + Movement Fall Self-Care Retreat October 5, 2024 11am-5pm Steeple Center - Rosemount MN Join us for a day of intentional self-care at the beautiful [...]
A Tarot Journey – Finding Harmony this Season
April 3, 2024 in Lifestyle In the dance between the ancient wisdom of tarot and the rejuvenating spirit of spring and summer, a unique and enlightening tarot spread emerged. This [...]
Ayurveda to Prepare for Spring
April 1, 2024 in Health + Wellness Ahhh spring! Can you start to feel it? Green grass pokes through the snow, birds start returning, the sun shines brighter, days grow [...]
On the Cover
April 1, 2024 in Spotlight Name: Jennifer Golden Pronouns: she/her Where are you located? (city and state): Minnetonka, MN What gets you excited about Midwest YOGA + Life magazine? I love the community [...]
