Studio Spotlight: Shanti Yoga Studio – Jessie Sandoval
Jessie Sandoval opened Shanti Yoga Studio in St. Cloud in 2019 – right before Covid-19 showed up. While the studio...
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Spotlight: Back to Center – Laura Willenbring
A holistic veterinarian and yoga teacher in Saint Cloud, MN, Laura Willenbring teaches through her own platform, Back to Center....
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Spotlight – Hillman Retreat House
We found Hillman Retreat House in February of 2021, at the very beginning of our search for a lakeside property....
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Spotlight: Moxie Malas – Jessica Hoch
Having been around stones and crystals her entire life, Jessica Hoch didn’t get an idea for her business until she...
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First and Last name: Indu Arora Pronouns: she/her Location (city and state): Minneapolis, MN What gets you excited about Midwest...
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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...
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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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Studio Spotlight: Bodhi Studios
Nestled in a small river town just over the Wisconsin border, Bodhi Studios is a brand new, state-of-the-art yoga studio...
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First and Last name: Mary McCallum Pronouns: she/her Location (city and state): Minneapolis, MN What gets you excited about Midwest...
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Studio Spotlight: DeafBlind Yoga Project
As the only Deaf yoga teacher practicing in Minnesota, I provide classes in American Sign Language, and being Deaf myself,...
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The ABC’s of Accessible Yoga: Excerpted from The Teacher’s Guide to Accessible Yoga
January 24, 2025 in Lifestyle When I’m training yoga teachers, I often hear them talk about feeling overwhelmed by the amount of knowledge they think they must have in order [...]
Wellness Pros and Our Own Wellness
January 22, 2025 in Health + Wellness People in the yoga and wellness spaces foist around a lot of shame and guilt as we expect yoga professionals to always embody [...]
Yoga for Every Body: Embracing Inclusion through Mindful Movement and Emotional Wellness
January 20, 2025 in Yoga + Movement Imagine a garden where every plant, regardless of its shape, size, or color, thrives under the same nurturing sun. Yoga, in its essence, [...]
Studio Spotlight: Blooma
January 17, 2025 in Spotlight Blooma is a cozy studio nestled in the Tangletown neighborhood in South Minneapolis. With a coffee shop, grocery store, and pharmacy nearby, it’s a convenient [...]
What Does Inclusion Mean to You?
January 15, 2025 in Lifestyle Inclusion is the act of creating an environment where everyone, regardless of their background, race, gender, abilities, beliefs, or any other characteristic, feels welcome, valued, [...]
Becoming a Boundary Boss
January 13, 2025 in Health + Wellness Often perceived as restrictive, selfish, and downright mean, boundaries get a bad rap. When I first began my boundary journey, I shared many [...]
When DEIA Training is Problematic
January 10, 2025 in Yoga + Movement When Catherine (who is Black) told the leaders of her TT-500 program Molly and Ann (who are white) that aspects of the DEIA [...]
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 [...]