Spring Detox Week
March 31 - April 4
Jen Gray & Jen Johnson | SLP Studio | $250
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Yoga for Back Strength Basics
Saturday, April 5 | 3:00 - 5:00pm
Mary Sage | SLP Studio | $30
If you are new to yoga and have back issues, this 2-hour intensive will teach you the basics you need to know before you get started. We will do some gentle practice, please wear comfortable clothing. You will learn about:
• The general principles of alignment
• Body awareness, knowing your boundaries, and self-care
• Modifications for a range of body types
• Some tools for dealing with back pain
• Back bending, forward folding, hip and shoulder openers
This class will prepare you to move into Yoga for Back Strength classes. Register

Monthly Chakra Workshop 2:
Sacral Chakra - The Pleasure Center
Sunday, April 6 | 6:00 - 8:00pm
Tanya Boigenzahn | MPLS Studio | $30
This is the second of seven monthly workshops on the Chakras. The Sacral Chakra is the center for emotion, sexuality, and desire, as well as the reproductive system, kidneys and gonads, and the water element. It's known as the "pleasure center" and is the source of establishing healthy boundaries with your relationships with others, food, recreation, sex, etc. Learn yoga asana, pranayama, meditation, mudra, kriya and more to help get your energy centers balanced and feeling great. See all Chakra Workshop descriptions. Register

NEW! Pigeon Workshop
Saturday, April 12 | 1:30 - 3:30pm
Jennifer Davis | MPLS Studio | $30
Pigeon is an amazing pose, not only does it open the hips, it also opens the chest and the shoulders. Pigeon helps us energize the mind and reduce stress. In this workshop we will explore the many variations of Pigeon pose. We will begin slowly stretching and warming up the body to prepare us to safely go deeper into this beautiful pose, exploring it's many options. Register

Family Yoga Workshop
Saturday, April 12 | 3:00 - 4:00pm
Angela Wethor | SLP Studio
$16 for 1 adult + 1 child, $6 per add'l child
Yoga for kids is a time of building strength, imagination and concentration. For children of all stages of life, teaching them to calm and connect to their centers enhances contentment, emotional balance and love. From silly, wild dances, deep breathing, drumming, crafting, and singing at the top of their lungs, to quiet time and storytelling, this class offers children and families a life-long practice and discipline. Register

Nourish: A Restorative Workshop
Saturday, April 12 | 4:30 - 6:30pm
Mary Sage Syverson | SLP Studio | $30
Set an intention to nourish your body, mind and spirit with this 2-hour yoga, meditation, and pranayama experience. Restorative yoga encourages your body and mind to slow down and replenish so you can manifest more clarity, connection, and insight about your True self. Spring is the time to plant the seeds of change in your life and be open to new possibilities. A massage therapist will be doing mini-sessions while you are in reclining poses (if you like). Bring a journal or notebook for a short writing exercise. Register

Zen Mama for Birthing
Using JAI Prenatal and Amma Birthing Techniques
Sunday, April 13 | 6:00 - 9:00pm
Jennifer Gray & Sara Pearce | MPLS Studio | $90 for two people
Couples will learn a variety of coping techniques for labor and get a chance to practice what they learn under the guiding hands of a yogi and a midwife. Breath work from JAI Prenatal Yoga is taught, along with labor massage, movement, relaxation, and visualization. Special attention is given to the birth partner, who will be mentored in labor support. Great for women who have goals of unmedicated birth, as well as those who are open to pain medication. Register

Kundalini Workshop
Friday, April 18 | 6:00 - 8:00pm
Kari Tweiten | MPLS Studio | $30
Strengthen your mind, energize your body, and elevate your soul with Kundalini yoga. We’ll use postures, movement, breath, mantra, and meditation to stimulate and circulate energy throughout the body. All levels are welcome and modifications are always given. Register

Yoga and Breathing for Internal Cleansing and Health
Saturday, April 19 | 1:30 - 3:30pm
Amy Patee | MPLS Studio | $30
Yoga asana practice is one of the most potent ways to cleanse the body and maintain optimal health. A major reason for this is the focus on deep breathing. During this workshop you will learn the inside-outs of how to use a variety of breathing techniques while practicing asana to increase overall benefits and support the healing of any dis-ease. You will:
• Be introduced to your inner body anatomy: cells, organs, circulatory and lymphatic systems
• Enjoy an intensive hatha-style yoga practice
• Explore a variety of breathing techniques while practicing asana that heighten the internal cleansing effects of the postures
• Learn breathing practices that can support the healing of injuries and dis-eases of any sort
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Understanding Birth
Sunday, April 20 | 6:00 - 8:00pm
Sara Pearce | MPLS Studio | $35
Even if hospital childbirth classes don't appeal to you, there's only so much you can learn from a book. We'll reveal how to increase your odds of a faster, safer, easier birth, regardless of your use of pain medication. You'll learn about the mind-body connection, how to cope with pain and fear, and how to write an effective birth plan. This second trimester workshop sets the stage for the Zen Mama for Birth workshop taken in the third trimester. Register

Yoga & Acupuncture for Insomnia
Friday, April 25 | 7:00 - 9:00pm
Jenn Davis & Jennifer Johnson
SLP Studio | $45
Learn simple tools you can use to quiet your mind and relax your body letting go of the stresses of your day. We will work on breathing techniques, restorative yoga and acupressure points all designed to help promote a restful sleep. This workshops will end with a personal acupuncture session and an extra long savasana. Register

NEW! Forearm Balance Workshop
Saturday, April 26 | 1:30 - 3:30pm
Tanya Boigenzahn | MPLS Studio | $30
Pincha Mayurasana, or Forearm Balance, is a pose of freedom, strength and beauty that opens the heart and helps students literally see the world from a new perspective. It is also said to calm the brain and help relieve stress and mild depression. We'll warm up first with a bunch of shoulder openers, core strengtheners, and balances. Also learn about the prana vayus (vital airs) as a way to understand the physics behind Pincha Mayurasana as well as other inversions. Then work in stages to build a strong, steady Forearm Balance. We'll also employ partner work and props to help aid your posture and/or your transition from the wall to the center of the room. Join us as we improve our sense of balance both on and off the mat! Register

Prenatal Rejuvenation Workshop
Saturday, April 26 | 3:30 - 6:30pm
Coleen Elwood | MPLS Studio | $45
Replenish and revitalize with this restorative yoga workshop. Learn mudras, mantra, breathwork and postures to alleviate fear and support pre-natal wellness. Acupressure self foot massage, facial and chilled cucumbers for your eyes add to this luxurious spa-like experience! Register