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Greetings to each and everyone of you:
In 2000, mired in worry about my ailing father (pictured below at right) and exhausted by work, my great friend Julie cajoled me to try yoga by signing us up for an eight-week introductory session at a local studio that sternly taught alignment. (She also lured me by promising breakfast at French Meadow Bakery after each Saturday class. This helped.) By doing so, she reasoned, we could learn the poses and ease into the practice with each other to lean on (at the beginning we literally wanted to do this!)
At the end of those two months, I was hooked and in search of a teacher with whom I would be able to study for a good long while. Her name is Virgina. When I close my eyes in a class, sometimes I still can hear her voice, feel her kindness, and respond to her long-ago encouragement. Six months later I could once again touch my toes, and my body had shed 15 pounds.
The biggest surprise? My spirit felt more alive and lighter than it had in a long time, and my mind felt calmer, sharper, and clearer. From there, my journey led me down a path of great curiousity about integrated healing and wellness. The rest, as they love to say to simplify, is history - in this case one rich in supportive partnerships, insightful teachers, and dedicated healers who interweave new and old ways, East and West, the head and the heart.
We don't know what situation, chance meeting, or spontaneous emotion spurs us to try something new and then go along with for the ride. We get up each day aware of possibility and ready, if we stay in the moment and heed its call, to be fully alive. Perhaps this month a particular class, workshop, or healing session will be your catalyst.
Happy June,
Marcia |
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Open House at Mendota Heights
Saturday, June 2, 8 a.m. - noon, Mendota Heights, FREE
Stop by the Mendota Heights Center for free mini-healing sessions (massage, acupuncture, acupressure, and more), drawings, and valuabe information on nutrition, yoga therapy, all our classes and workshops. Meet the staff and take this opportunity to ask all your questions about integrated modalities to complement Western techniques and treatment. Enjoy a cup of tea and cheer the runners in the Mendota Heights race taking place that day to benefit Special Olympics!. We can't wait to see you! |
Essential Oil Escape Tuesday, June 5, 6:15 - 7:15 p.m., Lakeville; $20 Escape the stresses of everyday life and enjoy a relaxing getaway! After a short introduction to the essential oils being used for this event, you will be treated to the  wonderful aromas of therapeutic-grade essential oils chosen specifically for their relaxing, calming, pain-relieving, and immune system-boosting properties. You will also will experience a massage technique that focuses on the energy meridians and pressure points of your hands and feet. This workshop, created by healers Erica Dolan (acupuncturist) and Gina Garvin, Julie Stoesz, and Patti West (massage therapists) so that you will have individual attention, will be held in the beautiful serene environment of our yoga studio. Bring a mat if you have one and wear comfy clothes. You will leave this workshop feeling and smelling wonderful. Cick to register or call the Center at 952.373.0055. |
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Especially for Beginners - FREE
Saturdays, June 9, Lakeville, and June 23, Mendota Heights, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.  This free workshop, which has been attended by hundreds of people since we opened, is a fun, welcoming, and active event, led and guided by our expert teachers. They will work with you to develop a personal plan for your first a FREE week* of classes. When you attend, you receive 20% off retail products and class packages for this one day only, excluding oils. This is a healthy investment of two hours. Invite your friends and relatives to make it a party! Call now to register: 952.373.0055 or 651.319.9525 or:
Click to register for Lakeville Click to register for Mendota Heights *Free week for students new to Green Lotus
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Healing Chakra Meditation with Ziya Tarapore Sunday, June 10, 12 - 3 p.m., Lakeville $25  Learn more about the meaning and significance of the energy centers in your body that are referred to as chakras. Ziya, Green Lotus yoga teacher, will guide you through imagery of each chakra and will share with you a special healing meditation for each. After learning these chakra meditations, you can practice them at home to bring healing and balance to your entire body, mind and spirit! Get connected with the energy centers in your body and learn how they influence your life, your perspective, your health and your awareness - and become empowered - able to bring balance and healing to each of your chakras. Click here to save your spot! |
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AcuYoga - Points + Poses
Sunday, June 24, 5 - 7 p.m. Mendota
Green Lotus acupuncturist Marcia Kirk and yoga teacher, Maureen Farley have created this healing workshop to integrate the benefits of yoga  and acupuncture into a new form - AcuYoga. Maureen will draw from her training in hatha, yin, and kundalini yoga along with ayurvedic, traditional Chinese, Tibetan, and five element medicines to create a gentle yoga practice with a little all-level flow. Marcia will select synergistically compatible acupuncture points to allow the body to reset, leaving you feeling blissful, centered, and calm. This workshop has a therapeutic focus to de-stress and relax for spring - focusing on the energy of your liver and gallbladder or the wood element within you. No previous yoga or acupuncture experience is necessary. Dress comfortably - bring a pillow if you wish. Limited to 10 to ensure maximum personal attention. $40. There are only 2 spots left so click here to save your spot. |
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June Master Classes
Members of the can attend Master Classes for only $5 - discounted from the regular price of $18! There is still time to sign up for the Challenge and its only $10. At the end of the Challenge, if you attended an average of two classes per week you will receive a discount on your first fall class package, or $$ in your Green Lotus account! You also get a FREE tank or t-shirt, a $19.99 value. Plus you can attend our awesome Master classes for next to nothing. A wide variety of topics are covered: chakras, essential oils, inversions, mantra, twists, meditation, and so much more! How can you resist? Lakeville - Saturday, June 2, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. This master class will focus on alignment and breath. Learn about the asanas and the modifications we can use to have them feel better in our bodies. Patti will be using poses that comprise sun salutations. She will present them in a slower format to ease students into the flow and allow them to gain confidence in the poses. Chakras - Postures & Meditation Lakeville - Thursday, June 14, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Dr. Alane will use asanas (postures) and meditations to balance and align each of the seven main energy centers in your body. Begin and end class with meditation and a visual journey through the colors of your soul. Know the Flow Lakeville - Friday, June 22, 5 - 6:15 p.m. If you love flowing movement in yoga - or if you are curious about vinyasa flow - join us as we slowly break down vinyasa flow as practiced at Green Lotus. All levels welcome at this class, because as Marcia, who will be leading this master class says, "We will be learning and relearning the practice." Bite-Sized Pieces of Chaturanga Dandasana Mendota - Thursday, June 28, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Come learn the details of one of the poses used in vinyasa classes: Chaturanga Dandasana. We will explore the posture using props, learning modifications, and help to discover which variations are right for you. In the process we will investigate arm strength and its role in vinyasa yoga classes. Twist & Shout Lakeville - Saturday, June 30, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. This Master Class with Marcia will wring out your internal organs and detoxify your system while relieving aching lower backs and tight hips and shoulders. Great for golfers and gardeners too! All levels welcome! Inversions - It's More Than Just Standing On Your Head! Mendota - Saturday, June 30, 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Join us in taking the fear our of going upside down! Whether your're new to yoga or an 'old pro', we'll explore inversions as basic as child's pose (yes, that's an inversion!) and as complex as hand-stands. With simple instruction and a supportive environment you'll come to a better understanding of the benefits of inverted poses. Dr. Alane takes the intimidation our of going upside down in this all level class. |
It's Time for the JUNE MASSAGE SPECIAL! Yay!
We are now making appointments for the June Massage Special and they are filling fast so
book yours now! Don't miss out, this special is always really popular at Green Lotus because of the $$$ you save!
- Get an hour massage for only $50! - a $20 savings!
- Get a 90-minute massage for only $75! - a $25 savings!
Schedule your appointment June 11 - June 25 to take advantage of these prices. Types of massage vary by location but include: Swedish, sports, deep tissue, Thai, Shiatsu, myofascial release, connective tissue therapy, prenatal, and relaxation massage. We won't be accepting prepayments for this special, and massages must be done within the specified time period. Click here to make an appointment! |
Metabolic Testing Special $199: June 1 - 14
Green Lotus has state of the art metabolic testing available! Have you ever wondered precisely how many calories you need each day? Every body is different. Our New Leaf Metabolic Testing includes both a resting metabolic assessment and an exercise metabolic assessment. So if you are trying to drop some weight or are an athlete looking to maximize your workout, or somewhere in between - this testing will provide you with a wealth of information specific to you and your body, not some generic math equation estimate. You will learn a ton about what your body needs including:
- Your body's precise daily calorie needs
- How many calories you can consume without gaining weight
- How many calories you burn when you exercise
- When you exercise, how many fat calories you are burning
- Your specific, individualized heart rate training zones to achieve targeted results
- How to get the most out of your cardiovascular workout
- Your correct exercise intensity levels to lose weight & inches, improve cardiovascular fitness, and enhance athletic performance
- How to avoid muscle soreness & over-training
- You will also get a 12-week cardio exercise prescription
Green Lotus nutritionist & personal trainer, Susan Parks, will guide you through state of the art metabolic testing at our Center in Mendota. Susan takes the time to make sure you fully understand how to use the results of your testing to achieve your weight and fitness goals. This special runs for the first two weeks of June, so schedule your appointment now!
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| Gift Card Special |
In honor of Father's Day!
Buy a gift card for the special father in your life for $30 or more and get a free 15% bonus. Call 952.373.0055 or stop by either Center to make your purchase. | |
Offer Expires: June 17, 2012
Gift cards can be used for retail, classes, healing services, or anything! |
| $8 class |
Bring your dad, son, uncle, or nephew to class Father's Day weekend for only $8.
| | Offer valid June 15 - 17, 2012. Students must be 10 years old or older and children must be accompanied by an adult. |
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