Shoulders Workshop
Saturday, June 7 | 1:30 - 3:30pm
Jennifer Davis | MPLS Studio | $30
We all carry tension in our shoulders, some of us more than others. In fact, the shoulders, neck and upper back can be a tough area to reach in your yoga practice. Sometimes it can feel like yoga even builds tension in this area. Tight shoulders can make back bends and inversions quite a challenge, not to mention downward facing dog. Join me in this workshop devoted to our shoulders and upper torsos. We will release the tension and stress of daily life through gentle movements. Once we have begun to relax this area, we are ready to learn how to effectively build strength with out building tension. Leave with a better understanding of your shoulders and how to relax and release the tension that loves to build in this area. Register

Prenatal Rejuvination Workshop
Saturday, June 7 | 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

Vinyasa & Drumming
Saturday, June 7 | 5:00 - 7:00pm
Amy Patee & Tara Cindy Sherman
SLP Studio | $30
Connect to your inner strength and power as you experience a fiery vinyasa practice led by Amy accompanied by Live Drumming with Tara. Drumming has long been used to support the journey into oneself. The rhythm and vibration encourage the healing of the body-mind-spirit by guiding us into the present moment where the mind can let go, the body can open, and the spirit can be received. The workshop concludes with Tara guiding you into Yoga Nidra for complete relaxation and a closing chant to seal the practice. Come and be empowered! Register

Understanding Birth
Sunday, June 8 | 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

NEW! Wisdom: An Unfolding Truth
Friday, June 13: 6:00 - 8:00pm
Saturday, June 14: 3:15 - 6:15pm
Sunday, June 15: 1:00 - 4:00pm
Monique Maxwell | SLP Studio | $90
"Wisdom is often born in the shadows, frequently more visible in the darkness than in the light…To meet wisdom in these dark places we must be willing an able to hold all of what life gives us…for wisdom will stretch us far beyond where we thought we could or wanted to go…She does not ask us to just continue, to hang on, to survive. She asks us to experience life actively, fully, every day-to show up for all of it." Oriah Mountain Dreamer
Join Monique for a weekend workshop that will help inspire and create a flexibility and strength within our bodies and minds to advance our yoga practice.
Through the practice of chanting, meditation and vinyasa, we will discover and create a practice that will deepen our understanding of asana. And from that, we will allow our bodies to hold a wisdom that transforms our thought systems so that we may only progress forward in all ways. Register

Kundalini Workshop
Friday, June 13 | 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

Secret Psoas
Saturday, June 14 | 1:30 - 3:30pm
Amy Patee | MPLS Studio | $30
Establish inner integrity and strength. The Psoas is a potent core muscle that connects our spine to our legs. When this muscle physically engages appropriately we access the quality of groundedness, a feeling of our legs being deeply connected to the rest of our body, greater hip mobility, less low back pain, ease in digestion and overall healthier alignment of our entire body. On an energetic and emotional level, the psoas relates to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd chakras and fuels our ability to feel safe and secure expressing who we are in the world in a strong and unlimited way. Essentially, it supports us in standing in our power. Many people in our desk-ridden culture have deep holding patterns in their psoas which is revealed in the abundance of low back pain, tight hips, poor digestion and disconnect from one’s core self (body and mind). You will:
• Learn the anatomy of the psoas muscle
• Practice techniques for enlivening this muscle, releasing it and strengthening it
• Enjoy a full asana practice that focuses on accessing the integrity and strength of this potent muscle
Register

Intro to Thai Yoga Bodywork
Saturday, June 21 | 1:30 - 4:30pm
Tanya Boigenzahn | MPLS Studio | $45
NCBTMB CEs: 3 CE hours | THAI Hours: 3
Based on the northern style of traditional Thai Massage (Nuad Boran), Thai Yoga Bodywork is a sacred and ancient healing treatment that integrates Yoga, Ayurveda, and Buddhist spiritual practice. Unique from other types of bodywork and massage, Thai Yoga Bodywork is also a form of Yoga Therapy that combines rhythmic massage, assisted Yoga poses, acupressure along energy meridians, healing energy work, and meditation.
Participants will explore:
• Thai Yoga Bodywork history, benefits, and contraindications
• How to give a 15-30 minute therapeutic sequence for upper back, neck, and shoulders
• Basic relaxation techniques to perform at the end of a sequence. Students will pair up with a partner to give and receive (yay!) as you learn the techniques. This workshop is also highly recommended for those planning on registering for the 30 hour Thai Yoga Basics Level I Intensive. Students will receive a Certificate of Completion upon finishing the workshop. All levels welcome. Register

Balance Restorative
Saturday, June 21 | 3:30 - 5:30pm
Mary Sage | SLP Studio | $30
Half way through the year and mid-way through summer, this restorative will be focused on body mind balance. In the high season of summer and light, take a little time to go inside, literally and metaphorically (your True self). Find homeostasis and replenish yourself. 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

Monthly Chakra Workshop 4:
Heart Chakra - Spread the Love
Sunday, June 22 | 6:00 - 8:00pm
Tanya Boigenzahn | MPLS Studio | $30
This is the fourth of seven monthly workshops on the Chakras. The Heart Chakra is the center for unconditional love, relationships, peace, and compassion, as well as the lungs, heart, circulatory and immune systems, thymus gland, and the air element. 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

Adjusting to Pregnancy
Saturday, June 28 | 1:30 - 3:30pm
Sara Pearce | MPLS Studio | $35
Your body is a temple, especially when it's growing a baby! Taking steps towards optimum health while newly pregnant is the first act of mothering you'll do for your baby. Join Sara in a discussion about natural remedies, easy ways to eat whole foods, avoiding toxins in your environment, the best kinds of exercise, and how to advocate for yourself as a healthcare consumer. Register as early in your pregnancy as you'd like; intended for women up to 20 weeks. Register

Family Yoga Workshop
Saturday, June 28 | 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, June 29 | 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