Understanding Birth
Saturday, August 2 | 1:15-3:15pm
Sara Pearce | SLP 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

NEW! Crow Workshop
Saturday, August 2 | 1:30-3:30pm
Jennifer Davis | MPLS Studio | $35
Learn to take flight in Crow pose. The Crow is a symbol of renewal, transformation, magic and abundance. We will explore many ways to approach crow and it's fun variations. This is a great workshop for those working up to crow as well as those ready to move beyond the traditional version. Prepare by strengthening the abs and opening the shoulders and back. We will work with the fear which can often accompany this pose and learn to tap into the grace and beauty of this arm balance. Register

Yoga & Acupuncture for Insomnia
Friday, August 8th | 7:30 - 9:30pm
Jenn Davis & Jennifer Johnson
SLP Studio | $50
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

Yoga for Cardiac/Cancer Wellness
Saturday, August 9 | 1:15 - 3:15pm
Tara Cindy Sherman | SLP Studio | $35
This class is for those living with heart disease, cancer and other life threatening diseases, as well as those at risk for these conditions, those surviving them, and their loved ones. Led by certified Cardiac and Cancer yoga instructor, Tara Cindy Sherman. What you will learn:
• Yoga poses - do's, don'ts, special modifications
• Special breathing techniques to lower heart rate and boost immune function
• Research findings on yoga's effect on heart disease and cancer
• How to use imagery for health & healing
• Special relaxation & meditation techniques
The Result:
• Feel better, breathe easier, and tone up
• Learn to safely practice yoga poses on your own
• Gain a deeper understanding of the connection between the mind and body
• Take a positive step forward for your health and your yoga practice
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Pranayama and Meditation
Saturday, August 9 | 1:30-3:30pm
Tanya Boigenzahn | MPLS Studio | $35
This workshop will explore the wide range of pranayama and meditation exercises from the Yoga and Tantra traditions. Pranayama is a tool used to control (yama) our vital life force (prana). Meditation helps unite our minds with stillness and clarity. We'll go over different sequences for: 1) calming the mind and decreasing anxiety, 2) increasing energy and mental sharpness, and 3) cultivating a stronger connection with our intuition. Please bring a journal and pen, and wear something comfortable.
"When the breath wanders the mind also is unsteady. But when the breath is calmed the mind too will be still, and the yogi achieves long life. Therefore, one should learn to control the breath." ~Svatmarama, Hatha Yoga Pradipika
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Monthly Chakra Workshop 6:
Brow Chakra - Spark Your Intuition
Sunday, August 10 | 6:00-8:00pm
Tanya Boigenzahn | MPLS Studio | $35
This is the sixth of seven monthly workshops on the Chakras. The Brow Chakra is the center for intuition, imagination, and heightened sense perception, as well as the eyes, pituitary gland, and the sound element. See all Chakra Workshop descriptions. Register

Kundalini Workshop
Friday, August 15 | 6:00 - 8:00pm
Kari Tweiten | MPLS Studio | $35
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

Shakti Flow/Danskinetics Workshop
Saturday, August 16 | 1:15 - 3:15pm
Tara Cindy Sherman | SLP Studio | $35
Do you like to sweat, laugh and move? Then this class is for you. Get a workout while having fun as you express yourself through juicy yoga warm-ups and a dynamic movement and dance experience. This class is designed to honor and celebrate the body while unleashing the spirit's natural joy. All levels welcome. No experience necessary.
Testimonial from a longtime yoga and Danskinetics student, Wendy Sellnes: "Danskinetics transports me directly into the joy and grace of my body. Tara's instructions along with the fantastic music she chooses are such inspiration: my body moves, my face beams and for a little while, I'm transformed back to youthful moments of pure bliss." Bring a pair of indoor shoes or clean sneakers.
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Therapeutic Yoga, Part 1
Saturday, August 16 | 1:30 - 4:30pm
Amy Patee | MPLS Studio | $50
More and more, people are coming to yoga as a prescription for their pain and dis-ease. Whether you are suffering with a chronic health issue, healing an injury, someone who works with physically-ill people or a Yoga teacher desiring a more in-depth understanding of how Yoga heals the physical body, this workshop is for you. You will:
• Learn about cellular intelligence and how the body maintains physical health
• Understand how stress, in all of its various disguises, disrupts our essential health
• Experience a yoga and breathing practice that de-stresses the physical body and supports healing of any dis-ease.
• Explore the body-mind-spirit connection for further healing and integration
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Yin Restorative Workshop
Saturday, August 16 | 3:30-5:30pm
Mary Sage | SLP Studio | $35
Cool down with this Yin Restorative workshop. 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. We will begin with a meditation and the rest of the practice will be a combination of yin poses (deep stretches focused on releasing the connective tissue and joints), restorative poses supported with props, and pranayama (breath exercise). We will do a short writing exercise so please bring a journal or notebook. All levels of experience are welcome. Register

Family Yoga Workshop
Saturday, August 23 | 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

Zen Mama for Birthing
Using JAI Prenatal and Amma Birthing Techniques
Sunday, August 24 | 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

Respiratory & Diaphram Release
Saturday, August 30 | 1:30 - 3:30pm
Mary Sage | MPLS Studio | $35
An asana practice based around twists, forward folding and back bending will work to free up the respiratory diaphragm. We will discuss the anatomical and energetic importance of the breath and pranayama in your yoga practice. All levels welcome. Register