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YOGA STUDY/TEACHER TRAINING new programs starting soon!

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Gary Kraftsow& Jason Crandell

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Gary Kraftsow Yoga Therapy for Emotional Health: Focus on Anxiety and Depression Monday, Oct. 6 – Friday, Oct. 10 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, daily MPLS $650Emotional health is fundamental to the maintenance of overall health and well-being. The ancient sages understood emotion as a complex interaction between mood, cognitive processes, behavior and physiological responses. Master teacher Gary Kraftsow presents these teachings in contemporary language so that the wisdom and practices of yoga can be employed to reduce suffering and cultivate higher human potential. During this week with Gary, you will:• Explore models of integrated personality

that emerge from Vedic teachings.• Discover how the science of pranayama, mantra,

and meditation can be applied for emotional healing.• Learn to recognize the direct influence that thoughts

and emotions have on our biochemistry.

Jason Crandell POWER+PRECISION+MINDFULNESS Optimize Your Vinyasa Practice Friday, Nov. 7 – Sunday, Nov. 9 MPLS Cost: $200 full weekend; $55 individual classesJoin Jason Crandell—named one of the next generation of yoga teachers by Yoga Journal—for a weekend that will guide you through all of the regions of your body in an organized, comprehensive way, building greater depth, intelligence, and sustainability in your flow practice for years to come. Each workshop will begin with a brief, accessible discussion of the related anatomy, injury prevention and philosophical precepts then move into a thoroughly satisfying flow practice.

Movement + Meditation + Breath Friday, November 7 6:00 pm – 8:30 pmSafe + Balanced ShouldersSaturday, November 8 9:00 am – 11:30 amStrong + Integrated Core Saturday, November 8 1:30 pm – 4:00 pmOpen Your Hips + Free Your Spine Sunday, November 9 9:00 am – 11:30 am

Duluth Pack Roll-Top Scout BagAn ideal companion for Yoga Center’s yogis. This bag offers the option of rolling the bag down to accommodate a small load or higher to pack even your yoga mat. The pack rides snug against the back; meaning no shifting around.

• Extra canvas length to roll your pack close to optimally secure your goods at whichever height desired. 29” total height. 16” high at tightest roll. • Riveted leather reinforcements to make it a multi-generational heirloom. • Hand constructed 15 oz. canvas for durable quality and heritage “better-with-age” aesthetic.• Outside pocket for easily accessing important items.• Flexible cotton straps provide durable comfort.• Guaranteed for life. Made in the USA.

Other colors are available. Price: $135.00

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Jason Crandell

Gary Kraftsow

Dimmi ShoesDimmi is a family-owned shoe business dedicated to making shoes for women who are conscious of wellness, comfort, and style. And, best of all, you can proudly wear them knowing you are making a difference in the lives of others. In memory of the original owner who died of ALS, Dimmi’s sole purpose it to give away 100% of its wholesale profits to medical research. Stop in to check out the new styles.

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St. Louis Park Studio & StoreDharma Wellness & Spa4200 Minnetonka Blvd.St. Louis Park, MN 55416

Located on Minnetonka Blvd. between Hwy 100 and Lake Calhoun. Free parking on street or in lot behind studio.

Minneapolis Studio212 3rd Ave. N., Suite 205Minneapolis, MN 55401

Colonial Warehouse Parking Lot is located behind the building and accessed from Washington Ave. Street meters are also available.

Rochester StudioBreathe Yoga Studios 3003 43rd St. NW #108, Rochester, MN 55901Eau Claire StudioThe Center 3701 Hwy 12 (E Clairemont Avenue) Eau Claire, WI 54701

Stillwater StudioPure Yoga 105 New England Pl. #130 Stillwater, MN 55082

Two Twin Cities Locations

Surrounding Communities

Photo courtesy of Heather Steiner Photography

WELCOMEEvery Body is a Yoga Body!Our visual culture seems to suggest, these days, that a limited few types of bodies are properly suited for the practice of yoga. But no matter your age, shape or size, every body has physical challenges to meet on the mat, and every body can have a fulfilling yoga practice.

I believe that feeling comfortable in your own skin is a much more important result of asana practice than being able to touch your toes or stand on your head. Yoga is not ‘one size fits all:’ there are as many styles, practices, variations and modifications of asana as there are diverse bodies in the studio. When you work with a teacher to find what works best for your body you can feel steady, comfortable and strong.

Celia McCoy Read more about Big A#%! Yoga classes on page 7 and 14.

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At Yoga Center, we focus on traditional yoga for the modern world. For over a decade, we’ve been providing the community with a quiet place to take a deep breath and a peaceful reprieve from daily activity. We offer a wide range of classes for all levels and ages. From our renowned Absolute Beginner Class Series to advanced yoga teacher trainings, we’ll help find the perfect practice for you. Our highly experienced instructors provide personal attention to every student in class, ensuring the yoga practice is performed safely and correctly to enhance results for body, mind and soul. We look forward to guiding you through your journey.

Come Prepared for Class• If you are new to Yoga Center, please

arrive early to fill out a New Student Form.• Yoga is best practiced with bare feet and

on an empty stomach (avoid eating one to two hours before class).

• Avoid wearing perfumes, colognes, etc., or smoking cigarettes before class.

• Wear comfortable clothing.• We encourage you to bring your own

yoga mat, but we do provide free loaner mats and props (also available for purchase at both studios).

• Inform your teacher if you are injured, pregnant, or have a medical condition.

• Silence mobile phones while at the studio (You may leave your phone with the desk staff if you are expecting an important call).

DROP-IN CLASS PASSESPasses expire 6 months from date of purchase.

Drop-in ........................................................ $17

Drop-in (Student/Senior with ID) ................. $13

4 Class Pass .............................................. $64 ($16/class)

6 Class Pass .............................................. $90 ($15/class)

6 (Student/Senior with ID) ........................... $69

12 Class Pass ............................................. $169 ($14/class)

UNLIMITED CLASS PASS ...................... $129 with monthly Autopay

New Students ............................................. $25 unlimited week of yoga

(*Keep stored in your account until you are ready to use)

CLASS PRICING

People who sign up for the Unlimited Class Pass,get a 10% retail discount and other exclusive off ers.

+ You may be eligible for Health Insurance Provider Reimbursement for visiting 12x/month. After reimbursement, this brings the price to as low as $109. Stop at the front desk for a reimbursement application.

BEGINNER & SPECIALTY CLASS SERIESPre-register for your class series to reserve your spot. See web for class session dates.

4-week ABC (Absolute Beginner Class Series) ................. $50

6-week Beginner Series (Hatha, Vinyasa, or Big#%!) ......................... $90Specialty Class Series (PPD, Aerial, Yin, etc.): Pricing varies; See web.

WORKSHOPS Pre-register for all workshops and special events.

2-Hour Workshop ........................................ $40

3-Hour Workshop ........................................ $55

Package of three 2-Hour Workshops ........... $105*

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ABOUT YOGA CENTER

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Level 1: New to yoga • gaining flexibility • learning to modify poses Level 2: Intermediate experience • ready for more challenging poses, pace and concepts • modifies poses to suit experience levelLevel 3: Advanced experience • can safely work into backbends and inversions

� Join us for Yoga Happy Hour. All Mon – Fri 4:15 and 4:30 pm classes are $8!Please note that our beginner class series are described on the following page. **ABC: Absolute Beginner Class is a 4-week series that requires pre-registration.

OCT–DEC DROP-IN SCHEDULE VISIT YOGACENTERMPLS.COM TO CONFIRM OR SCHEDULE A CLASS

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MONDAY 1&2 Vinyasa Susan 1&2 Hatha Crystal 2&3 Vinyasa Jes R

1&2 Slow Flow+Rest. Mikki All Vinyasa Cheri All Vinyasa � Nikki All Hatha Brianna 2&3 Vinyasa Holly 1 Beg. Vinyasa Jessica 1&2 Vinyasa Ted All Yin, Restore, Medit. Ryan E 1 ABC** Chrissy 1&2 Candlelight Flow Laura

Level 1&2: For those who have some yoga experience and are still working on gaining flexibility and need help learning how to modify poses for their bodies. Note that our beginner classes are 4-week or 6-week series and are listed online in the Workshop & Series Schedule.

Level 2: For intermediates who have yoga experience and are ready for more challenging poses, pace, and concepts. Know how to and willingly modifies poses to suit their experience level and comfort.

Level 2&3: For yogis who are intermediates and up who are able to safely work into backbends & inversions such as Wheel Pose and Headstand.

TUESDAY All Vinyasa Sarah Jane

2&3 Mi-An Monique

All Restorative (1hr) CocoAll Yin/Yang Brianna1&2 Hatha TheresaAll Slow Flow � BriannaAll Vinyasa Zoe

1 Kundalini NicoleAll Tantra Ryan K

2&3 Vinyasa CheriSpecialty Series (see web)

WEDNESDAY 2&3 Vinyasa Susan1&2 Hatha Crystal2&3 Jivamukti Elise6wk Yoga Bonding Heather1&2 Slow Flow+Rest. AnnAll Vinyasa Sheli

All Vinyasa � Nikki2 Hatha ZoeAll Kundalini Janice

1&2 Tantra Jillian Balzer1&2 Vinyasa TedAll Yin, Restore, Medit. Nikki

1&2 Candlelight Flow Jillian Balzer

THURSDAYAll Vinyasa Sarah JaneAll Restore & Renew Coco2&3 Vinyasa Jes RAll Tantra Jillian Balzer

1&2 Yin/Yang Wendy

All Slow Flow � LauraAll Vinyasa Chrissy

1&2 Hatha Theresa1 ABC** ChrissySpecialty Series (see web)1 Beg. Hatha Theresa1&2 Vinyasa Ryan KSpecialty Series (see web)

FRIDAY2&3 Vinyasa SusanAll Vinyasa Holly2&3 Mi-an MoniqueAll JAI Prenatal Yoga HeatherAll Slow Flow+Rest. MoyaAll Vinyasa Wendy

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SATURDAY 8-9:15am 1&2 Vinyasa Theresa9-10:15am 1&2 Hatha Moya9:30-10:15am All Meditation Coco10:00-11:15 2&3 Vinyasa Ted10:30-11:45 1 ABC** Una10:30-11:45 Specialty Series (see web) 11:30-12:45 All Slow Flow Ted12-1:15pm All Restore & Renew Coco3:45-5pm All Vinyasa Zoe4-5pm All Pre-Teen Angela

SUNDAY9-10:30am All Tantra Thea10:30-11:45 1&2 Vinyasa Theresa11:30-12:45 2&3 Vinyasa Moya12-1:15pm All JAI Prenatal Heather4-5:15pm All Vinyasa Brianna5:30-7:00pm All Yin, Rest., Medit. Tara5:30-6:45pm All Candlelight Flow Sarah A

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TUESDAY 1&2 Vinyasa TedAll Vinyasa LindaAll Vinyasa � MikkiAll Yin/Yang Lara

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WEDNESDAY 1&2 Hatha Jessica

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SATURDAY 8-9:15am 1&2 Yin/Yang Susan9:15-10:25am 2 Big A#%! Yoga Celia10:30-11:45am 1 Beg. Big A#%! Celia

SUNDAY9:45-11:15am 2&3 Jivamukti Elise10-11:20am 1&2 Hatha Deirdre11:30-12:45am 1 Beg. Hatha Deirdre

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MPLS STUDIO 212 3rd Ave N. #205 - Minneapolis, MN 55401 :: 612.436.4700

� Denotes “Yoga Happy Hour:” All Mon-Fri 4:15 and 4:30 classes are $8!** ABC: The Absolute Beginner Class is a 4-week series that requires preregistration.

Lavender Magazine Loves Big A#%! YogaLavender’s Kathleen Watson and Photographer Mike Hnida featured Yoga Center’s Jennifer Gray to get the down and dirty details about Big A#%! Yoga. Check out the article at one of our studios, or on our Big A#%! Yoga section at yogacentermpls.com.

BEGINNING YOGA CLASS SERIES

New to yoga? The Absolute Beginner Class Series is designed for you.

Absolute Beginner Class (4-Week Series $50)The ABC Series provides an inviting setting to begin your yoga journey. We’ll guide you through basic techniques and poses to help you feel comfortable with your emerging practice. Each student is unique and explores yoga for different reasons. Therefore, at the end of the series, you and your instructor will review your personal goals and choose which classes to take next.

Already taken the ABC Series and ready to explore different styles of yoga? Consider the following class series:

Beginning Hatha Yoga (6-Week Series $90)This series is designed for beginners or anyone wishing to deepen their knowledge of Hatha Yoga. Hatha-based classes generally involve holding postures for a period of time, allowing a deeper focus of breath and alignment. Learn how to explore postures within your individual capacity while strengthening your body and expanding your range of movement. By the end of the series, you'll be ready for Level I and 2 Drop-In classes.

Beginning Vinyasa Yoga (6-Week Series $90)Vinyasa is a steady flow of yoga poses linked with breath. This style of yoga creates moving meditation and builds heat in the body. Learn Sun Salutations in depth, and explore alignment and modifications for standing and seated sequences. Upon completion of the series, you’ll have the foundation to attend mixed-level Vinyasa classes.

Beginning Big A#%! Yoga (6-Week Series $90)This fun, inspiring series is designed for bigger men and women who want to practice yoga in a setting where everyone is similar in size and shape. We call it Big A#%! Yoga so everyone knows they're coming to a place where they can laugh and be comfortable with themselves. The class does not focus on losing weight. Instead, it helps build trust and teaches you to reconnect with your body. See website for details and an important note regarding physical limitations.

Classes have a limited number of students to ensure a quality experience.Did You Know?Beginning classes set the foundation for your practice. If you start higher-level classes right away, you may miss some key elements in your yoga practice.

If classes are not full, drop-ins are welcome. Call or check the online drop-in schedule for availability. See the website for changes and updates.

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Holiday Retail EventSaturday, November 14

Please join us for Yoga Center’s annual Holiday Retail Event. It will be the one holiday party you won’t want to miss! We will have vendors from all over the US displaying their new lines and offering discounts for their current styles. Featured below are artists dear to our heart and studio. Stop by for art, chocolate, candles, jewelry and shopping, but stay for some yoga.

Emily Floyd Handcrafted JewelryRecycled Earrings and JewelryEmily Floyd can be seen daily at Yoga Center, with a smile and a sincere willingness to help. As a hobby she uses reclaimed materials in her artwork. Earrings are made from such products as punctured bicycle tubes to fine leather trimmings. The ear-hooks themselves, while new material, are all high quality hypo-allergenic metal.

Theresa Hutch ArtYoga Sutra Cards Greeting CardsYou may see Theresa at the front of a class teaching Beginning Hatha. Check out her eye for art featured in her newest Yoga Sutra Cards. Each card is joyfully inspired by Patanjali’s Sutras). Signed and locally printed, share these unique cards with people you adore.

Jennifer JohnsonPotteryJennifer Johnson is an acupuncturist at Yoga Center, but finds time to create these whimsical bowls, plates and mugs. This detailed and colorful hand painted pottery features bold colors, including deep cobalt blue, turquoise, and rustic red. All of these items are food, microwave and dishwasher safe.

The Newsletter is New!There have been several changes to Yoga Center in the past year. Most recently we have redesigned the newsletter so we can get you the most up-to-date information on classes, schedules, workshops, retreats and deals at Yoga Center. Go to yogacentermpls.com to sign up today. Photo courtesy of Lisa Venticinque

HOLIDAY EVENTYoga Center offers many classes for pregnancy, postpartum and beyond. There are even classes for caregivers, significant others and grandparents. Check out our classes below and go online at yogacentermpls.com for more details and scheduling information.

JAI Prenatal Yoga ClassesThis unique prenatal class utilizes meditation and pranayama (breath work) for child birth preparation, as well as asana (yoga poses) for strength and flexibility. Come prepared to calm your mind, and safely build strength through a Sun Salutation sequence geared for pregnant moms. Cost: $17 for a drop-in class

JAI Prenatal Yoga for Birthing Workshop For Moms and Their Birth PartnersIn this fun and interactive workshop couples will learn a variety of yoga-based coping techniques for labor and delivery. Each couple will practice together in class, and will receive a take home packet of information and tools for the birthing room! Cost: $90 per couple.

Yoga Baby Bonding for Couples WorkshopFor Moms, Partners and BabiesYoga Bonding is a baby-integrated yoga sequence that offers a fun, uplifting way for moms/caregivers to build trust, confidence and love together. Start class with baby yoga, and then indulge in your own practice while bringing your baby along for the journey. For babies 4-6 weeks old, up to crawling. Bring two blankets, one for laying baby on and one for swaddling. Cost: $50 per couple

Yoga Baby Bonding Classes For Moms, Caregivers and BabiesThis class features a blend of yoga for babies and yoga for moms. Cost: $64 for a six week session Offered Wednesdays, 11:00 am–12:00 pm at our St. Louis Park Studio.

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A SERIES OF WEEKLY CLASSES THAT FOCUS ON A SPECIFIC TOPIC SPECIALTY CLASS SERIES

6-Week Meditation with Coleen ElwoodSat 10/4 – 11/15 9:30 – 10:15 am orSat 11/22 – 1/17 9:30 – 10:15 amSLP $90Meditation is known to provide many physical, psychological and spiritual benefits to those who practice regularly. It is a way to reduce stress and improve physical and mental well-being. It is the practice of stilling the mind and body so that we may begin to see ourselves, gain insight into our true nature, and perhaps glimpse what it is that seems to sit between us and the divine.

No meditation experience necessary, drop-in students welcome. Yoga Study students may use their PPD credit for this series.

4-Week Personal Practice Development™ with Susan MeyerTue 9/30 – 10/21 7:30 – 8:45 pm SLP $100This four-week journey will add depth and meaning to your yoga practice on and off the mat. The four-week session is limited to ten students who are ready to explore the challenges surrounding their yoga practice. The instructor will help each student identify their limitations while also recognizing and developing their strengths. In-class practice will be supplemented by weekly take-home assignments for contemplation and practice.

Recommended for all Yoga Study students and anyone who has practiced yoga for at least six months and is ready to deepen their yoga practice.

6-Week Yoga Baby Bonding and Baby Massage (For moms, caregivers and babies)with Heather StruweWed 10/1 – 11/5 11:00 am – 12:00 pmorWed 11/12 – 12/17 11:00 am – 12:00 pmSLP $90Yoga Bonding is a baby integrated yoga sequence that is a fun, uplifting way for moms/caregivers and their babies to build trust, confidence and love together. The benefits for babies are wonderful; babies sleep better, have better digestion, are better adjusted, and happier! Yoga Bonding starts class with baby yoga, and then you’ll have an opportunity for your own practice with the sequence created specifically with mom’s postnatal needs in mind. Baby becomes part of your practice. Everyone is welcome Moms, Dads, Partners, Grandparents and Nannies.

Join class when babies are about 4- to 6-weeks old or when you have permission from your caregiver to exercise. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring 2 blankets for baby.

4-Week Personal Practice Development™ with Monique MaxwellThu 10/2 – 10/23 6:00 – 7:15 pm SLP $100Whether you enjoy practicing at home or in your favorite class, this four-week journey will add depth and meaning to your yoga practice on and off the mat. Monique will help each student identify their limitations while also recognizing and developing their strengths. In-class practice will be supplemented by weekly take-home assignments for contemplation and practice. This series is highly recommended for all Yoga Study students and anyone who has practiced yoga for at least six months and is ready to deepen their yoga practice.

4-Week Peace Medicine Energy Intensive with Coleen ElwoodSat 10/4 – 11/1 10:30 – 11:55 am SLP $100This 4-week intensive is designed to navigate the changing world, deepen your awareness of the energy realm, open to that which is larger. Join certified yoga instructor, reiki master, musician and shamanic healer Coleen Elwood for a month of developing personal practices to set energetic boundaries, awaken intuition, balance the chakras and deepen your connection with your own nature and all of nature. Ideal for teachers, healers, massage therapists, nurses, parents, and anyone interested in a path to higher consciousness.

Energetic boundaries workshop and some yoga/meditation experience recommended.

6-Week PranaMama Series with Heather Struwe and Sheli GinsburgSun 10/5 – 11/9 10:15 – 11:45 am SLP $90PranaMama will focus on one chakras each week beginning with root…CORE. In this class we will build on the foundation of incorporating pranayama and asana to strengthen and balance your body and mind for motherhood. This class is for mothers of all stages. Whether you’re a brand new mama, you’ve just sent your child off to their first day of kindergarten, or your “baby” is getting their driver’s permit this class is for you.

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WORKSHOPS SPECIALTY SERIES4-Week Aerial Movement Series with Heather HaugenThu 10/30 – 11/20 7:30 – 8:45 pm SLP $64As children we all naturally used dangling to stretch ourselves, strengthen and open our shoulder girdles and traction our spines. In this workshop we will use the aerial slings to hang in various planes and build awareness, ease and fluidity while moving in the air. We will use hanging to open facial lines and connect to center line while dangling, inverting, spiraling, and swinging.

4-Week Intro to the Chakras with Coleen ElwoodSat 11/8 – 12/6 10:30 – 11:55 am SLP $100Within the body there are 7 focal points of energy and information known as Chakras. These spinning wheels of radiant energy are influenced by the emotional, physical, mental and spiritual bodies. Come learn practical tools and techniques to bring yourself back in to balance and nourish peace within.

Yoga Study students may use their PPD credit for this series.

3-Week Developing Your Intuition Level 2with Jennifer GrayTue 12/2 – 12/16 7:30 – 8:45 pm SLP $75In this course we will expand upon what you learned in Level 1, begin to clarify and hone the tools that you are developing and process our experiences. Practice with fellow students and validations will be a primary focus of our time together. We will also explore the concept of group readings and everyone will participate in one.

This three week workshop is for students who have already completed Developing Your Intuition Level 1.

8-Week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction with Judith LiesEvening Course: Tue 10/7 – 11/25 6:00 – 8:30 pm SLP $330orWeekday Course: Wed 10/8 – 11/26 9:30 am – 12:00 pm SLP $330Retreat for both classes: Sat 11/15 9:00 am – 4:00 pm MPLS (Please note that the retreat will meet at our MPLS studio)Introductory Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction courses follow the research-validated model developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn in his book Full Catastrophe Living, featured in Bill Moyer’s Emmy-winning PBS special, “Healing and the Mind.” MBSR is designed for, and can be especially helpful to, those who experience: anxiety and depression, chronic pain and illness, cardiac disease, the demands of caregiving, life threatening illness, grief, spiritual emptiness and difficulty finding balance and peace in current life circumstances.

Please visit Class Specialty Series at yogacentermpls.com for complete details and materials for this class.

Register in advance online or call 612.436.4700. Go to yogacentermpls.com for updates and full descriptions. Purchase three workshops, get $15 off. Credits stay on your account until you decide to use them! Open to all levels unless otherwise noted.

OCTOBERBig A#%! Restorative Yoga with Celia McCoy Sat 10/4 1:30 – 3:30 pm SLP $40In this Big A#%! specific workshop we will deeply quiet the mind, and bring ease and space into the body through the practice of restorative yoga. Ample use of props makes this accessible to beginner and experienced large bodied yogis alike. Class will also include a yoga nidra, or guided meditation to enhance the total relaxation experienced in this workshop.

Yoga for Neck and Shoulders with Crystal Hanson Sat 10/4 1:30 – 3:30 pm SLP $40Do you hold stress and tension in your neck and shoulders? Learn about this complex system of bones, muscles and joints called “the shoulder girdle”. Enjoy stretching and opening the shoulders and neck finding relief from tension and stress. You will learn many simple techniques you can continue to practice at home.

Healing Yoga with Ann Christian Sun 10/5 1:30 – 3:30 pm SLP $40Open and heal your heart through breath work, guided meditation and gentle yoga to move life energy through your body. Explore the connection between body, breath and mind, moving through the focus of the illness to reconnecting with a sense of stillness and peace. This class is welcoming to anyone effected by chronic or life threatening illnesses including patients, caregivers, loved ones and health care providers.

Exploring Alexander Technique with Lisa First Sat 10/11 1:30 – 3:30 pm SLP $40The Alexander Technique is a 120 year old mind/body method that allows us to expand our understanding of ourselves in movement and activity. It improves coordination, helps refine balance and increase self awareness and skill in all activities and professions. The Alexander Technique enables us to reduce tension and compression. We become more efficient and confident in our natural internal support systems with a corresponding lightness in action.

Fall Renewal Yoga Workshop with Coleen Elwood Sat 10/11 3:30 – 6:30 pm SLP $55The fall season holds an energy that aids in purifying one’s life and for planting new seeds and endeavors. A two-hour gentle class includes movement, meditation, restorative postures, chakra balancing, mudra and guided imagery to connect to the forces of Nature and awaken to new beginnings. Self-acupressure foot massage, facial, breath-work and conscious relaxation round out this replenishing workshop. Chilled cucumbers for your eyes and peppermint foot lotion for your feet add to this spa-like experience.

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WORKSHOPS EXTENDED CLASSES THAT FOCUS ON A SPECIFIC TOPIC

Restorative Yoga Mini-Retreat: Journey Through the Koshas with Moya Mathews Sun 10/12 1:30 – 3:30 pm SLP $40This workshop will introduce a number of postures that you can practice at home. Learn to be comfortable using multiple props, become familiar with how to set up each pose and options for using furniture and blankets at home to set up poses. Learn “stability and comfort;” know the signs of discomfort in your own body and learn techniques to find rest in every moment.

Ashtanga Yoga In-Depth (Short Form) with Susan Meyer Sat 10/18 1:30 – 3:30 pm SLP $40Practice the Short Form of the Primary Series in a comfortable and safe environment. Learn the recommended ways to modify this practice and dispel the myths that surround this style of yoga. Ample time will be given to work on individual modifications and questions. Recommend 1-year vinyasa practice to attend this workshop. If possible, please bring a bandanna.

Yoga for Better Sleep: Strategies for Relief and Rest with Kevin Kortan Sat 10/18 1:30 – 3:30 pm SLP $40Most people at one time or another experiences difficulty sleeping and the suffering that can cause. The good news is that there is relief available for insomnia and related issues with yoga. In this workshop you will: Practice particular postures in sequence that support sleep; Experience specific & special breathing techniques for calming the nervous system; Be offered lifestyle and diet suggestions; Rest in the powerful practice of Yoga Nidra - Deep Relaxation.

Candlelight Yin with Michelle Pietrzak-Wegner Sat 10/18 6:00 – 8:00 pm MPLS $40Join Michelle Pietrzak-Wegner for one last class of Yin by candlelight before she embarks on her new journey of graduate school and living abroad. Unwind from tension and deeply ground in this evening practice aimed at giving back to yourself. Michelle has asked that this class’s proceeds go towards the Karma Yoga Fund. Practice is approachable to all levels.

A brief tea to follow.

Flip Perspectives: Inversions Workshop with Jessica Rosenberg Sun 10/19 1:30 – 3:30 pm SLP $55Together we will break down yoga postures like headstand, forearm balances, and handstands. The art of building confidence in these specific poses comes from a proper understanding of alignment, body mechanics of each pose and body awareness. This class will help you to safely and gracefully build these postures into your regular practice and advance at your own pace.

Workshop is ideal for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Class will include a vigorous vinyasa warm-up.

Kundalini Yoga for Deep Healing with Nicole NardoneSat 10/25 1:30 – 3:30 pm SLP $40To heal is to become whole, to call forth the radiance and bliss of your essence. Kundalini Yoga is a powerful technology that connects you to your own deep healing well within. Tapping into your own essential energy can heal deep wounds, clear unwanted patterns, and release negativity in your body, mind, and life. In this workshop, we will: Practice a special set of Kundalini exercises to relieve, relax, and recharge all major organ systems of the body; Practice a series of meditations. Come with a specific intention in mind (something in particular you want to heal) or simply come to relax and recharge yourself on all levels!

The Art of Alignment with Jessica Rosenberg Sat 10/25 1:30 – 4:30 pm SLP $55Learn how to create a strong structural foundation to get your energy to flow freely and make the practice effortless. We will work on the standing asanas to create a connection to the ground and sense of inner awareness. This workshop will give you the tools to align optimally on the mat, which in turn will help you to create an inspired practice and life off the mat.

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NOVEMBERHip Stabilizers with Deirdre Murnane Sat 11/1 1:30 – 3:30 pm SLP $40We are all familiar with hip openers in yoga. Everyone wants supple and open hips but the fact is that the deep hip muscles need to be strong in order for us to balance and maintain proper alignment. Focusing too much on opening the hips can cause instability. The good news is that strengthening these muscles doesn’t make your hips tighter! They just get stronger and more stable so you can continue to open the hips safely. In this workshop you’ll learn some simple exercises to strengthen these deep muscles and learn how to utilize this strength in your practice.

Pranayama and the Bandhas with Susan Meyer Sat 11/1 1:30 – 3:30 pm SLP $40Learn the simplest and most powerful techniques for improving your health and well being through pranayama, or conscious breathing. This workshop will cover Ujjayi, bhastrika, kapalabhati and anuloma viloma (alternate nostril) pranayama and the three Bandhas, which, when engaged, can move the pranayama through your body.

Handstands with Jennifer DavisSun 11/2 1:30 – 3:30 pm SLP $40There are so many different ways that you can work on handstand, so many fun tools to help you on your journey. I love handstand! I love the feeling of power and freedom! Join me to learn effective tools to improve your handstand. We will work with proper alignment to keep you safe as well as a lot of fun tricks to help you get up, stay up and have fun.

Exploring Tensegrity in the Body with Deirdre Murnane Sat 11/8 1:30 – 3:30 pm SLP $40We now know that our body is not made up of separate joints and muscles that work independently of each other but is a whole network of connective tissue with pockets of muscle and bone that work in tandem. Using imagery we can create actions in the body that maximize this tensegrity (tension with integrity) to bring ultimate balance and ease to our movement. We are the operators (puppeteers, if you will) of the most amazing structures of engineering imaginable. Let’s take full advantage of what we have and play!

Yoga and Acupuncture for Runners and Bicyclists with Ted Roseen and Jennifer Johnson Sat 11/8 1:30 – 3:30 pm SLP $40Although we love to push ourselves to find more endurance and strength through activities like biking and running, these repetitive motion activities can often take their toll on muscles, tendons and skeletons without our being aware. Join Ted—Distance runner extraordinaire!—as he helps guide you through yoga techniques to give you flexibility, stability, and alignment to improve your favorite athletic past-times.

Magical Mudras with Coleen ElwoodSat 11/8 1:30 – 3:30 pm SLP $40In India hand gestures were named MUDRA and thought to deepen communication with the Divine. Working with the nadis (energy channels) and nerve centers in the brain, these mudras can be done sitting, standing, walking or laying down. Meditations and mudra for stress relief, cultivating intuition, developing trust and navigating change will be included in this afternoon.

Better Balance Through Yoga and Feldenkrais® with Kevin Kortan and Nick StraussSun 11/9 1:30 – 3:30 pm SLP $40Loss of balance is not an inevitable or permanent condition. No matter your age, there are many interesting, fun, helpful ways to improve balance and enjoy moving. Kevin and Nick will use techniques from the Feldenkrais Method® and yoga to help you feel more confident and relaxed in your daily life and favorite activities, including balance postures in yoga.

Kundalini Yoga: Awakening Intuition and the Guru Within with Nicole NardoneSat 11/15 1:30 – 3:30 pm SLP $40The practice of Kundalini Yoga attunes you to the Guru within. In this workshop, we’ll be diving in to a Kundalini Yoga and Meditation practice aimed at awakening this deep knowing and getting you quiet enough to listen to that wise sage within YOU. With more time than a normal drop-in class, you’ll have ample time to get a feel for what this voice has to say and how to discern it.

Align Your Vinyasa with Susan Meyer Sat 11/15 1:30 – 3:30 pm SLP $55Interested in ramping up your vinyasa practice a notch? Feeling stuck with no help in sight? Learn some easy, helpful alignment tips to move your practice to the next level. Proper alignment makes everything easier and reduces your risk of overuse injuries. This workshop will cover sun salutations, standing and seated asanas and whatever inversions and backbends the group is interested in pursuing.

Honoring Loss with Moya Mathews Sun 11/16 1:30 – 3:30 pm SLP $40In the support of a yogic community, this workshop is offered for persons navigating the mysterious journey of grief, transition and loss. Using breathing techniques, physical yoga, reflection, meditation and personal ritual, we’ll honor our experience and restore our beings. Yogis of all levels, from absolute beginners to advanced practitioners, are welcome.

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WORKSHOPS WORKSHOPS 3-Hour Vinyasawith Ted Roseen Sat 11/22 1:00 – 4:00 pm SLP $55Have you ever taken a yoga class that ended right as your body was really opening up, or that class that felt so good that you wished it would never end? Well, this is not a never-ending class, but it is one step closer. Let your body truly get the chance to open up and be pampered.

Yoga for Health with Nikki Sat 11/22 1:30 – 3:30 pm SLP $40Students will be guided through a sequence to boost the immune system and prepare the body for the holiday season. The practice will weave in inversions, detoxifying twists, pranayama and the healing wisdom of yin yoga. Students will discuss seasonal foods, traditional nutritional practices that improve digestion, mood, sleeping patterns and cultivate overall health and wellness. This workshop is for teachers and students alike who wish to deepen their understanding of “healthy food” and commit to self care.

Yoga For Athletes with Amy Annis Sun 11/23 1:00 – 3:00 pm EC $40At times teaching yoga to Athletes can be a little like selling ice to Eskimos, as they tend to focus primarily on the sport they practice. This is why yoga is so essential for them! This workshop will focus on breaking down the technical aspects of running, swimming, cross fit, and other athletic endeavors to create a yoga practice that will translate into performance improvements for the Athlete.

This event will be held at:The Center EC Day Retreat3701 Highway 12Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701

Yoga For Knitters with Celia McCoy Sat 11/29 1:30 – 3:30 pm SLP $40Part yoga practice, part knitting circle, part moving meditation—Yoga for Knitters is designed for the yogi who knits, and wants to bring these two practices together! We will begin with a flowing yoga practice, designed to open the parts of our bodies that sitting and knitting can tire. We will also bring mindfulness practices to our knitting to enhance the inherent meditative qualities within the craft. Time will be allowed for knitting, and chatting and sharing of projects.

Yoga Psychotherapy for the Winter Blues & Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)with Rachel Allyn Sat 11/29 1:30 – 3:30 pm SLP $40 For many the dark days of winter are hard both emotionally and physically. While an escape to a tropical vacation can boost mood temporarily this workshop can help with lasting changes by helping you look inward. We will learn to identify symptoms and cultivate prevention techniques. We will blend yoga, breathing, mindfulness, and education on the latest discoveries in neuroscience in order to address the issue holistically. Worksheets will also be provided for your home practice.

Yoga Baby Bonding for Partners (For Moms, Partners and Babies!) with Heather Struwe Sun 11/16 10:30 – 11:45 am SLP $30 per coupleIn this workshop, Partners and baby will play and sing and practice yoga together. The benefits for babies are wonderful; babies sleep better, have better digestion, are better adjusted and happier! We’ll start class with baby yoga and then you’ll have an opportunity to practice while bringing baby along for the journey. This class is best for babies 4-6 weeks old up until crawling.

Hips with Jennifer Davis Sun 11/16 1:00 – 3:00 pm SLP $40Hips are closely tied into issues with the low back, knees and even the ankles. If that weren’t enough, our hips also store tension and stress from our lives. This workshop is designed to lovingly coax our hips to begin releasing tension. As we open our hips we will notice an increased range of motion and a feeling of openness. You will walk or even dance out with a new understanding and appreciation of your hips.

Yoga Therapeutics 2: Upper Body with Kevin Kortan Thu 11/20 6:00 – 9:30 pm MPLS $40Learn to approach your yoga practice from a therapeutic standpoint. Teachers learn how to include therapeutics into your classes and assist your students. In this workshop you will learn therapeutic applications of yoga, how to promote healing through proper alignment and tools to relieve discomfort/pain in the shoulders, neck, upper back, wrists and hands.

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Fall Detox Week™

with Jennifer J and Jennifer G Mon – Fri 10/6 – 10/10 7:00 – 8:30 amSLP $250; $230 for Yoga for Transformation and Detox Week alumniFall is the season for transition and change. In Chinese medicine, this is the season associated with the stomach and the spleen. As the weather cools and activity levels slow down, it is appropriate to change our diets. A Fall detox helps to rejuvenate our digestive system and strengthen our immune system.

Includes:• Instructional booklet with instructions

for five-day cleanse, recipes, grocery list and journal.

• Week supply of detox support herbs.• Five yoga classes: 7:00 – 8:30am Monday

– Friday, SLP studio, including Kriyas, Yin Yoga practices and Tantric Detox practices.

• Two Mini Detox acupuncture sessions during savasana with press balls (optional but included).

• 20% off additional individual acupuncture appointments.

Fall Yoga for Transformationwith Ryan KellyTue 10/28 – 11/18 6:00 – 8:45 pm ANDThu 10/30 – 11/20 6:00 – 8:45 pmSLP $325 or $300 for alumniYoga for Transformation is a 4-week intensive that meets 2 times each week and will help you to detoxify, clarify, feel better mentally and physically, and instill the practice of yoga into your body and mind. This fall’s YFT asana classes will continue to focus sound, energy, breath, movement, and intention which can help you to begin to lead a more balanced, meaningful and healthier life as well as transform the way you view and react to the world. We will also weave in “whole food” eating and recipes. We will focus on the Yamas and Niyamas and learn how to weave yoga philosophy throughout our daily life.

Once you have completed this month-long experience you will be a YFT Alumni and will be eligible to participate in the continuing YFT weekly classes, yoga practice homework assignments, priority registration and special future YFT and Detox Week discounts. Our wonderful YFT community is growing quickly and has proven that the fun, learning, and practices do not have to end once the month is over! We even have a Facebook page!

Each YFT session includes:• 1.25 hours of special detoxifying

and balancing yoga practices, followed by a 15 minute break

• 1.25 hours of workshop

SIGN UP FOR BOTH DETOX WEEK AND

YOGA FOR TRANSFORMATION PAY $525

DECEMBERKundalini Yoga and the Ocean of Oneness with Nicole Nardone Sat 12/6 1:30 – 3:30 pm SLP $40Feelings of isolation, loneliness, loss can often be traced back to some sense of separation. According to Kundalini Yoga, it is separation from this sense of Oneness with all beings that leaves us feeling like “something is wrong”. Once we’re able to sense this connection, we remember our wholeness as human beings. Along with kriyas and meditations, we will learn powerful Gurmukhi mantras to heal separation.

Creating Energetic Boundaries with Coleen Elwood Sat 12/6 3:30 – 6:30 pm SLP $55This workshop gives practical tips, tools and techniques for creating and sustaining energetic boundaries. The first half explores meditations, visualizations and discussion on grounding, defining your aura, distilling heavy energy, protection and cleansing. The second half weaves in yogic postures and breathing techniques along with shamanic (Earth-based) tools for navigating the changing world, ideal for teachers, healers, body workers or anyone interested in delving into the world of energy.

Yoga for Anxiety and Depression with Moya Mathews Sun 12/7 1:30 – 3:30 pm SLP $40Cultivate awareness of emotional patterns, release tension, dissolve emotional blocks and practice staying balanced. This workshop will include simple asana (postures), both active and restorative, pranayama (breath work) and yoga nidra (a form of deep relaxation, meditation and visualization performed in a fully reclined position).

Getting to Know Your Psoas with Crystal Hanson Sat 12/13 1:30 – 3:30 pm SLP $40A “tight” psoas is often the culprit of lower back pain, tightness of the hips, knees and inner thighs. The Psoas is a deep muscle, involved in complex moves and communications throughout the core and lower part of the body. We will focus on this complicated muscle system in our own bodies as we learn how to relieve tension and pressure. Gentle yoga moves, pranayama, and restorative poses will allow us to open our bodies via the psoas.

Peace Medicine Alumni Drop-In Class with Coleen ElwoodSat 12/13 10:30 – 11:55 am SLP $25Come and reconnect to your Peace Medicine Tribe. Deepen your relationship with the Unseen and natural Worlds. A workshop to replenish and awaken Peace within! Fun, celebratory blend of yoga, shamanism, meditation and ceremony. Open to anyone who has completed ANY peace medicine series!

Winter Solstice Yin Yogawith Tara Cindy Sherman Sat 12/20 6:00 – 8:00 pm SLP $40Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year, has long been celebrated as a time of sacred rest and reflection. It is considered to be the “great stillness” before the sun’s strength builds and the days grow longer. Yin yoga has a similar energy as that of Winter Solstice by relating to the inward, mysterious, feminine, and receptive aspects of our being. On the eve of Winter Solstice treat yourself to an evening immersed in the fruitful darkness from which renewal is born.

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500-Hour Advanced Yoga Study/Teacher TrainingFor students who have completed a 200-hour teacher training and wish to develop their expertise in yoga, our renowned advanced program is the next step. Six Advanced Training Modules can be taken as stand-alone trainings for continuing education or to earn a Yoga Alliance-qualified 500-Hour Certification.

Module A - Working with Special PopulationsModule B - Anatomy & Yoga Therapeutics for the Physical BodyModule C - Yoga Therapeutics for the Emotional BodyModule D - Advanced Alignment, Cueing & SequencingModule E - The Science of AyurvedaModule F - Pranayama, Meditation & Teaching Practices

Visit YogaCenterMpls.com for full descriptions.

Weekend Modules SLP StudioMeets Friday nights 6:00 – 9:00 pm Sat & Sun 12:00 – 5:45 pm one weekend per month for three months.Module E Oct 17 – Oct 19 | Nov 14 – Nov 16 | Dec 12 – Dec 14Module F Jan 9 – Jan 11 | Feb 13 – Feb 15 | Mar 13 – Mar 15

Weekday Modules SLP StudioMeets Mondays 9:30am – 3:00 pm weekly for two months. Module E Nov 3 – Dec 22Module F Jan 5 – Feb 23

Weeknight Modules MPLS Studio Meets Thursdays 6:00 – 9:30 pm weekly for three months. Module B Oct 16 – Jan 15Module C Jan 22 – Apr 2

Free Information Sessions Register online at YogaCenterMpls.comMonday Oct 13 4:00pm SLP StudioThursday Oct 16 6:00pm ROCHESTERThursday Oct 30 5:00pm MPLS StudioMonday Nov 17 4:00pm SLP StudioWednesday Dec 10 6:00pm ROCHESTERThursday Dec 11 5:00pm MPLS Studio

Cost of program paid in full is $3,800. Modules A – E are $700 each. Module F is $475. Contact Sarah Jane atsarahjane@yogacentermpls.com

“We are committed to teaching the true tradition of yoga, and sharing this powerful practice with those seeking a balanced, healthy and grounded life.”

-Jennifer Gray Yoga Center,

Founder and Co-Owner.

YOGA STUDY/TEACHER TRAINING YOGA STUDY/TEACHER TRAINING Explore Your PassionYoga Center offers one of the most comprehensive yoga study programs in the Midwest. Each training is facilitated by highly qualified instructors and is designed to inspire you while deepening your knowledge of yoga. Whether you want to teach or simply apply the principles of yoga to your life, these programs are sure to create positive, lasting change.

230-Hour Yoga Study/Teacher TrainingWe are a registered 200-hour school with Yoga Alliance (RYS 200) and a licensed, private career school with the MN Office of Higher Education. To offer the most comprehensive program at this level, we go beyond the basic requirements and provide 230 hours of fulfilling, enlightening yoga education.

Upcoming Programs 12-Months (YSR3) Fri 7:00pm – 9:00pm Starting Oct 17 ROCHESTER 1 weekend/month Sat/Sun 10:00am – 4:00pm

12-Months (YS62) Sun 1:00pm – 5:00pm Starting Oct 26 MPLStwice/month

12-Months (YSSW1) Fri 6:00pm – 8:00pm Starting Nov 7 STILLWATER1 weekend/month Sat/Sun 10:00am – 4:00pm

9-Months (YS63) Sun 1:00pm – 5:00pm Starting Nov 9 MPLS

9-Months (YS64) Tue 10:30am – 3:00pm Starting Jan 13 SLP

9-Months (YS65) Sun 1:00pm – 5:00pm Starting Feb 11 SLP

Cost of program is $3,200.Six-month payment plan and scholarships available. See yogacentermpls.com for an electronic or printable application.

Free Information Sessions Register online at YogaCenterMpls.comSunday Oct 5 4:30pm MPLS StudioSunday Oct 19 5:30pm MPLS StudioMonday Oct 20 8:15pm STILLWATERSunday Nov 2 5:30pm SLP StudioFriday Nov 11 10:30am SLP Studio

Learn more about pricing, program details and scheduling online at YogaCenterMpls.com or call 612.436.4700.

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ADVANCED TEACHER TRAINING UPCOMING MODULESPartner Yoga Teacher Training with Jessica RosenbergSun 10/5 1:00 – 5:00 pm SLP $65Learn the tips and techniques to teach connection through the unique and uplifting practice of Partner Yoga. Partner yoga is a break in our solitary practice. This type of yoga flow is a creative sequence of mutually beneficial asanas and stretches that connect body, mind and spirit with your partner. Communication, self-acceptance and honesty are the roots of the partner experience.

Learn how to as a teacher sequence a Partner Yoga class which will emphasizes trust, compassion, and joy in your friendship while exploring strength, flexibility, and balance in the physical practice. We will learn the 3 types of Partner Yoga. We will also be learning basic Thai Yoga Stretching techniques, meditations for partners and acro-yoga poses.

Module B Anatomy and Yoga Therapeutics for the Physical BodyHow well do you know the body? When you encounter students with injuries or limitations, how confident do you feel about teaching them safely? In this module, you’ll gain deeper insight into your students’ (and your own) anatomical uniqueness. Build confidence with anatomical variations, understand and learn to work with physical limitations, and develop the skills and confidence that will take your teaching to a new level.

Module CYoga Therapeutics for the Emotional BodyThink back to the most powerful yoga teachers in your life and how they guided you through yoga practices that moved you to a deeper place. In this module you will explore tools for working with emotional health and healing for your students. You will learn to guide them through practices that reduce general anxiety and fear, and deeper emotional disability. You’ll also build your creative problem solving, intuition and listening skills through guided practicum.

Module E The Science of AyurvedaOriginating from the Hindu Vedic tradition nearly 5,000 years ago, Ayurveda states that a balance of three elemental substances, the Doshas, equals health, while imbalance equals disease. There are three Doshas: Vata, Pitta and Kapha. One Ayurvedic theory states that each human possesses a unique combination of these Doshas which define this person’s temperament and characteristics. Each person has a natural state, or natural combination of these three elements, and should seek balance by modulating their behavior or environment. In this module, you will explore Ayurvedic Science and take an in-depth look at the Doshas, work with diagnostic techniques and Ayurvedic practices for overall health and well-being.

Module F Working with Pranayama, Meditation, & Teaching PracticesThis series is particularly helpful to those who may be looking to grow and expand their physical approach to Yoga into teaching from a more spiritual and mystical place that allows for personal transformation. Participants will explore the many facets of Pranayama, Meditation and take an in-depth look at the koshas and the chakras. They will experience techniques in Energetic Movement and Transformative Yoga, and begin to understand the power and use of tantra, mudras, mantra and bijas.

Yoga Bonding Teacher Training with Jennifer CollettiFri 10/10 6:00 – 9:00 pmSat 10/11 1:00 – 7:00 pmSun 10/12 1:00 – 7:00 pmSLP $400 (includes materials)Yoga Bonding is a series for moms and babies created by Lisa Bergly. This class is part yoga class & part support group. It’s a class focused on healing, connecting, bonding, and restoring. There is so much joy and fun in this class! It will fill your heart and soul! If you have a passion for working with women and babies, and a passion for sharing the beauty of yoga for families, join this training!

In this training we will cover the postnatal body; we’ll discuss anatomy, recovery, and the changes from the prenatal to postnatal structure. We will discuss poses to calm and open the body, and reduce pain. We will learn yoga for babies, calming techniques, and how to help babies sleep and eat better, and be over all happier!

Included in this workshop: 17 training hours, manual and one copy of the Yoga Bonding DVD.

Requirements from you: A Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Instructor, or equivalent experience.

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Radiant Shakti Flow with Tara Cindy Sherman Fri 10/24 6:00 – 9:00 pmSat 10/25 1:00 – 7:00 pmSun 10/26 1:00 – 7:00 pmSLP $325Shakti-flow combines creative movement, flowing yoga warm ups, ritual, chanting, meditation and yoga nidra in a practice designed to invoke and celebrate the creative feminine energy known in Tantra as Shakti.

This training is designed for certified yoga instructors at the 200 or 500 hour level who would like to incorporate some or all of these techniques into their sadhana and classes. Participants will be taught how to incorporate elements of Shakti-flow techniques into their regular yoga classes, as well as how to design and lead workshops and/or retreats in Shakti-flow. Working with Shakti energy in a very deliberate and focused way can help bring your teaching and students to new and greater levels of awareness.

Please visit Shakti Flow Teacher Training atyogacentermpls.com for complete details and materials for this program.

Chair Yoga Teacher Training with Jessica RosenbergSun 11/2 1:00 – 5:00 pm SLP $120 (includes $55 material fee)Did you know that the senior population is the fastest growing age group in the US? And that one baby boomer turns 50 every eight seconds! Chair Yoga is a way to sit your way to better healt’.

Chair yoga’s therapeutic adaptive exercises work your body from head to toe. The simple and easy movements are great for people in any condition, to do anytime and anywhere. Chair Yoga promotes well being through breathing correctly and stretching in ways that will open up your body on the path to peace.

Meditation Teacher Training with Tara Cindy ShermanFri 11/21 6:00 – 9:00 pmSat 11/22 1:00 – 7:00 pmSun 11/23 1:00 – 7:00 pmSLP $325The Meditation Teacher Training is for yoga teachers who have completed their 200 or 500-hour certification and would like to further their study of meditation. Participants will learn how to introduce simple, yet highly effective techniques for the novice, as well as more complex techniques for the experienced student.

This program includes: • Calming and Relaxing Techniques • Techniques to Strengthen Concentration• Mantra • Bhava • Yoga Nidra • Pranayama • Tantric Meditationi• Tips for Success• 15 Contact Hours (intensive weekend) • Take Home Manual

Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training Level 1with Jennifer Colletti and Jennifer Gray Fri 12/5 6:00 – 9:00 pmSat 12/6 1:00 – 5:00 pmSun 12/7 1:00 – 5:00 pmSLP $325The Yoga Center of Minneapolis is excited to announce the NEW Level 1 Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training program. This 12-hour weekend Level I training is lead by Jennifer Colletti and Jennifer Gray. This unique training will cover everything from do’s and don’ts for pregnant students, anatomy of a pregnant student, yoga for pregnancy, sequencing and so much more.

To receive a certificate through YCM, each student must have 200 hours or equivalent in Yoga training and a passion for working with the prenatal community. Upon completion of your Level 1 Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training you will receive a Certificate of Completion.

The Adventures of Super Stretch Children’s Yoga Teacher Training Course: A Comprehensive & Dynamic 2-Day Workshop with Jessica Rosenberg Sat – Sun 12/13 – 12/14 1:00 – 5:00 pm SLP $280 (includes $100 material fee for manual, lesson plans, flashcards, poster & CDs)This workshop is ideal for anyone who loves working with children and loves yoga. Caregivers, parents, yoga teachers, schoolteachers and educators wanting to bring the benefits of yoga to their classrooms are welcome to attend. No experience teaching yoga necessary. In the Teacher Training Workshop you will learn ways to offer kids creative opportunities through yoga to develop and strengthen muscles, increase body-awareness, self-esteem, self-expression, social skills, positive thinking and environmental awareness while stretching their developing bodies and minds.

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Join Coleen Elwood and Tara Cindy Sherman at Mount Madonna Center in the Heart of California

March 15–20, 2015

This retreat is designed to nurture and support intense personal growth. Utilizing practices of yoga and shamanism participants will be guided through the process of creating mandalas, both on the mat and out in nature, both in their inner realms and outer reality, as a means to cultivate self exploration and discovery, inspiration and renewal. This retreat will be held at the incredible Mount Madonna Center. Mount Madonna is located on 355 ares of mountain-top redwood forest and grassland overlooking Monterey Bay, between Santa Cruz and Monterey, in Northern California.

Practices included in this retreat are: yoga, Radiant Shakti Flow (yoga dance), meditation, ritual, yoga nidra, shamanic journeys, chanting, and mandala making. Scheduled with balance in mind, practitioners will have ample time in nature, solitude, community, or for self care with Mt. Madonna’s Ayurvedic services.

Retreat Includes:• Daily yoga, meditation and a variety of other classes with Tara and Coco• Delicious, highly nutritious, vegetarian meals• Access to hiking trails, swimming and hot tub• Ayurvedic services by appointment• A supportive community to enhance your experience

The Mandala of the Self Yoga, Shakti and Shamanism

Gary Kraftsow Yoga Therapy for Emotional Health: Focus on Anxiety and Depression Monday, Oct. 6 – Friday, Oct. 10 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, daily MPLS $650Emotional health is fundamental to the maintenance of overall health and well-being. The ancient sages understood emotion as a complex interaction between mood, cognitive processes, behavior and physiological responses. Master teacher Gary Kraftsow presents these teachings in contemporary language so that the wisdom and practices of yoga can be employed to reduce suffering and cultivate higher human potential. During this week with Gary, you will:• Explore models of integrated personality

that emerge from Vedic teachings.• Discover how the science of pranayama, mantra,

and meditation can be applied for emotional healing.• Learn to recognize the direct influence that thoughts

and emotions have on our biochemistry.

Jason Crandell POWER+PRECISION+MINDFULNESS Optimize Your Vinyasa Practice Friday, Nov. 7 – Sunday, Nov. 9 MPLS Cost: $200 full weekend; $55 individual classesJoin Jason Crandell—named one of the next generation of yoga teachers by Yoga Journal—for a weekend that will guide you through all of the regions of your body in an organized, comprehensive way, building greater depth, intelligence, and sustainability in your flow practice for years to come. Each workshop will begin with a brief, accessible discussion of the related anatomy, injury prevention and philosophical precepts then move into a thoroughly satisfying flow practice.

Movement + Meditation + Breath Friday, November 7 6:00 pm – 8:30 pmSafe + Balanced ShouldersSaturday, November 8 9:00 am – 11:30 amStrong + Integrated Core Saturday, November 8 1:30 pm – 4:00 pmOpen Your Hips + Free Your Spine Sunday, November 9 9:00 am – 11:30 am

Duluth Pack Roll-Top Scout BagAn ideal companion for Yoga Center’s yogis. This bag offers the option of rolling the bag down to accommodate a small load or higher to pack even your yoga mat. The pack rides snug against the back; meaning no shifting around.

• Extra canvas length to roll your pack close to optimally secure your goods at whichever height desired. 29” total height. 16” high at tightest roll. • Riveted leather reinforcements to make it a multi-generational heirloom. • Hand constructed 15 oz. canvas for durable quality and heritage “better-with-age” aesthetic.• Outside pocket for easily accessing important items.• Flexible cotton straps provide durable comfort.• Guaranteed for life. Made in the USA.

Other colors are available. Price: $135.00

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Dimmi ShoesDimmi is a family-owned shoe business dedicated to making shoes for women who are conscious of wellness, comfort, and style. And, best of all, you can proudly wear them knowing you are making a difference in the lives of others. In memory of the original owner who died of ALS, Dimmi’s sole purpose it to give away 100% of its wholesale profits to medical research. Stop in to check out the new styles.

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