Workshops & Events
Fall Open House Sunday Sept 7th, 2:00-4:30
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Experience the Power of Yoga at the Northland’s Premiere Yoga center! Please join us for YOGA NORTH’S FALL OPEN HOUSE! ½ Hour Yoga class demos (active participation), snacks, 10% off everything, Yoga wear & gear, prizes, those new to Yoga North receive a free class pass! 2:00 Kundalini 2:30 Body Balancing 3:00 Hatha 3:30 Ashtanga/Vinyasa 4:00 Philosophy-Extended Studies |
Yoga North’s 2008-2009 Featured Study: The Bhagavad-Gita
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One of the most beloved books of all times, the Bhagavad-Gita speaks to the reality of everyday life. Set in the context of a battlefield, it holds new inspiring ways to address our fears and failures, shows us how to know the right thing to do, and how to find God in our daily actions. Truly inspirational, this book opens the heart and guides the decisions of the mind, as it brings clarity to our living. WHEN: 3-month study: Sunday, Oct 5th, 6:30-8:30pm Sunday, Nov 2nd, 6:30-8:30pm Sunday, Dec 7th, 6:30-8:30pm This study will be repeated in winter 2009 Sunday, Jan 11th, 6:30-8:30pm Sunday, Feb 15th, 6:30-8:30pm Sunday, March 15th, 6:30-8:30pm COST: $108 per 3-month study 10% of proceeds will go to a project in India Books may be purchased at Yoga North “That devotee who looks upon friend and foe with equal regard, who is not buoyed up by praise nor cast down by blame, alike in heat and cold, pleasure and pain, free from selfish attachments, the same in honor and dishonor, quiet, ever full, in harmony everywhere, firm in faith – such a one is dear to me.” - Bhagavad-Gita 12.19 |
Core Workshop
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Core Stability This morning’s workshop will help you delve deeper into understanding the pieces that make up the core, the yoga asanas that help engage the core, and other muscles that hinder its true stabilizing nature. Based on the work by Susi Hatley Aldous and Suzette O’Bryne. Truly eye opening! (Ann Maxwell) Sat, September 20th ** 10a-12:30 pm **$35 pre-registered & pre-paid ($45 at the door) |
Breath
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Skillful breathing supports a healthy nervous system, a quiet mind, and clear decision making. Breath is the glue that makes the body-mind-spirit connection possible. In this workshop, you will be exposed to the philosophy and physiology of breath, as well as different types of breath and their effects. Experiential, informative, and fun. (Deborah Adele) Sat, October 4th ** 10am-12:30 pm ** $35 pre-registered & pre-paid ($45 at the door) |
Superconscious Meditation
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Meditation is foundational to stilling the mind and becoming the master of your life. In this workshop, we will look at the process of the journey inward and its benefits. Use this class to delve deeper into your meditation practice or to begin one. (Deborah Adele) Sat, Oct 11th ** 2-5 pm ** $40 pre-registered & pre-paid ($50 at the door) |
Life’s 10 Guidelines of Spiritual Development
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Want to dive into yoga philosophy? These guidelines help guide a yoga practitioner’s life and bring greater clarity and understanding to everyday interactions in life. Foundational to all forms of yoga. Please note this workshop (or its equivalent) is a requirement for those wishing to attend this year’s monthly book study on the ten life guidelines. (Deborah Adele) Sun, Oct 12th *** 1:30-5:30 pm *** $55 pre-registered & pre-paid ($65 at the door) |
2008 Lotus Workshop and Conference: Reuniting Spirituality and Sexuality
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Held at the Marriott Southwest in Minnetonka, MN Yoga North’s Ann Maxwell & Deborah Adele will be speaking about “The Experience of Edges.”
October 17th, 18th & 19th |
The Art of Slowing Down
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Dive into the newly released book by Susi Hatley Aldous and Leo Mowry, Advancing Your Yoga Practice, the Art of Slowing Down. We will take a classic yoga pose(downward facing dog) and explore it with the knowledge of anatomy. These new tools will support your body’s opening and stabilizing thus creating more functionality and freedom in the pose. Perfect for those who want to explore their own pose and/or for those who teach and want to support othrs with their downward facing dog. (Ann Maxwell) November 1st ** 10a-12:30 pm ** $35 pre-registered & pre-paid ($45 at the door) |
A Weekend with Phil Nuernberger, PhD, A Spiritual Teacher in the Himalayan Tradition
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Fri, Nov 7th *** 7:00 – 9:00pm *** $50 ($60 at the door) Sat, Nov 8th ** 10am - 4pm ** $115 ($125 at the door) Special Weekend Price: $155 preregistered by Nov 1st |
Understanding the Chakra System for your Spiritual Growth
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Chakras are a yogic concept describing the metaphysical centers of consciousness, transformation, connection and communication. An understanding of these energy centers helps us unveil the design, pattern, and intelligence of our being. Take time to explore what each of the main chakra centers is responsible for in your life and the stories that you have created to manage each center. Self-revealing and liberating. This workshop is a requirement for those wishing to attend this year’s 7-month study on the chakra system. (Deborah Adele) Sun, Nov 9th ** 12 noon -5:30 pm ** $75 pre-registered & pre-paid ($85 at the door) |
An Introduction to the Feldenkrais Method: Pelvic Floor Awareness:
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Walking, standing, sitting, sneezing, coughing ...things we do naturally, all involve the use of the pelvic floor. Become more aware of how to use your pelvic floor in your daily life. Taught by Ann Frett, Certified Feldenkrais Teacher and Physical Therapist.Open to all. (Ann Frett) Friday, Dec 5th ** 7-9 pm ** $35 pre-registered and pre-paid ($45 at the door) |
Thai Couples Massage
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Friday, December 19th ** 6-8 pm ** $65 pre-registered & pre-paid ($75 at the door) |
Winter Solstice Celebration!
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Saturday, December 20, beginning at 9pm 108 sun salutations followed by 108 Gayatri Mantra. This is a devotional practice to honor the changing of quiet reflection, gentle postures, and chanting. |
Sadhana
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An early-morning spiritual discipline of chanting and postures in the Kundalini Yoga tradition. Free of charge to Yoga North students. Sunday, 6-8 September 21st October 5th & 19th November 2nd &16th December 14th |