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Master Classes. Workshops. Retreats.Something for everyone.
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Greetings to each and everyone of you:
I had the chance to visit my son recently, who lives in California. I just love how beautiful the mountains are and how you can see them everywhere. As I commented on the view he grinned and said, "oh yeah - you get used to looking at mountains here." I realize how often I overlook my own scenery, forgetting to pause and reflect on the beauty around me everyday.
July brings fireworks, hot days, and all the wonderful distractions that come with a Minnesota summer. Green Lotus has a full compliment of workshops and master classes to inspire and relax you. In between kids activities, boating, yard work and family time, remember to breathe and take a moment to appreciate the beauty around you. We have a full compliment of events and master classes to inspire and relax you.
In honor of Independence day, we will be open for one morning, grounding Hatha Yoga class at each center (times).
Have a safe holiday, we look forward to seeing you soon.
Merry Beth
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Free Informational Session: Yoga Teacher Training & Advanced Yoga Studies Opportunities at Green Lotus
Lakeville: Thursday, July 12, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Speak with Green Lotus Director of Training Candy Bell about our 230-Hour MAYS Teacher Training Program which provides transformational opportunities for individuals to deepen their personal understanding and knowledge of yoga alongside those who are committed to teaching and leadership journeys. Our Yoga Alliance-certified 9-month program provides one-on-one attention, a strong community of support, friendship, and a deepening of your practice with the option to teach if you feel called. Our faculty includes experienced yoga teachers and healers to integrate mind, body, and spirit so that your skills are differentiated from other programs offered.
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Happy Hour Acupuncture Mendota: Friday, July 13, 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.  This group acupuncture session is designed especially to relieve stress at the end of your work week. You will have needles applied on the calming points of the body and ears in the serene environment of our beautiful studio. Calming music will deepen relaxation. No prior experience with acupuncture necessary. Register soon as space is limited for maximum individual attention. $20
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Aura Photos & Energy Readings with Bobby Sullivan
 Mendota: Saturday, July 14 Individual appointments scheduled: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Bobby Sullivan, a Twin Cities-based energetic healer who teaches about meta-physical topics throughout the country, presents his Aura Energy Photos and Reading sessions for one day at the Center. Each attendee will sit for a photograph taken by Sullivan using his aura-imaging equipment and then receive an intuitive interpretation of the aura. To register and schedule your individual appointment call the Center at 651-319-9525. |
Yoga for a Healthy Back  Lakeville: Saturday, July 14, 1 - 3 p.m. Do you have back pain? This workshop is for you. Maureen was inspired to develop Yoga for a Healthy Back workshops after she used yoga to recover from debilitating back pain. You will learn yoga poses to help ease pain, open up the hips, and improve posture. There will be handouts and discussion about anatomy and the causes of back pain. You will also get pointers and lots of info about how to get the most out of a regular yoga class with your unique back issues. Click to register. |
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Yoga Mat Painting Workshop
 Lakeville: Saturday, July 21, 12:30 - 5:30 p.m. Mendota: Thursday, July 26, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. No experience necessary to express yourself in this class! Creative expression brings such joy, especially when combined with yogic expression. During this workshop you will feel inspired, supported, and creative. Everything will be provided for you to create your one of a kind painted yoga mat - paints, stencils, markers, patterns, ideas, encouragement, guidance, and fun. You will not find a similar workshop anywhere. Painted yoga mats sell for $150-$400 online. You can create your own in just a few hours. Follow one of our patterns or bring your own inspiration. Your mat can be embellished with any prayer or mantra or image that is meaningful to you. Wear comfy artists clothes as we will participate in an all-levels yoga class while the paint dries on your masterpiece. Check out the beautiful samples on display at both Centers. Then join us for this creative and fun workshop. Costs: $55 with your mat or $70 with a new mat. Register - Lakeville Register - Mendota Heights |
July Master Classes
$5 - Sizzlin' Summer Participants $18 Drop-in
Lakeville: Saturday, July 7, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. 
Qi Gong is an ancient energy cultivation practice that integrates physical postures, breathing techniques, and focused intention. People do Qi Gong to maintain health, heal their bodies, calm their minds, and reconnect with their spirit. Qi Gong's greatest appeal is that everyone can benefit, regardless of ability, age, or belief system. This class is for all levels and is taught by Green Lotus partner, Merry Beth!
Yoga to Open the Heart Center
Mendota: Wednesday, July 11, 7:15 - 8:15 p.m.
Dr. Alane will use asanas (postures) and meditations to open and balance your heart center, which is also the fourth chakra. Come connect and experience flow from the center of your being. Open up your heart, which is the seat of love, emotion, and how you relate to the world. Let the energy flow, expand your awareness by bringing your energy to your heart.
Know the Flow
Lakeville - Friday, June 22, 5 - 6:15 p.m.
If you love flowing movement in yoga - or if you are cu rious 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."
Focus on the Hips
Lakeville: Saturday, July 14, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Join Maureen for a morning of hip opening asana (poses). This class will involve standing, seated, reclining, and restorative poses to open up your hips. Plenty of options and modifications will be given to make this class as gentle or as vigorous as you wish.
Family Fun Yoga
Mendota: Saturday, July 14, 10:45 - 11:45 a.m.
Yoga comes to life in this fun and creative class designed for parents and kids, from toddlerhood to age 8. Playful yoga poses, animated breathing exercises, and imaginative relaxation techniques teach children about their budding bodies while mom or dad get an opportunity to practice yoga too! Sprinkled with music, picture books, and other age-appropriate props, this class will spark your child's inner yogi, while enhancing language development, motor coordination, play skills, and environmental awareness. Classes are an equal balance between active and passive poses. Up to four children per adult welcome.
Yoga & Inner Mantra
Lakeville: Thursday, July 19, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
It is said in the foundational texts of yoga that the asana (poses) are important, but breath is 100 times more important asana...and mantra is 1000 times more important than breath! Join Maureen and find out how you can use silent inner mantra to transform your yoga practice. Mantra is also a tool that can be used out in the world to transform the mundane into meditative. It is easy, anyone can do it, and Maureen will be providing handouts with several different sanskrit mantras for you to take with you.
Journey Through Your Chakras
Mendota: Friday, July 27, 6:15 - 7:15 p.m.
This Master Class, created by Marcia Appel, takes you on a journey through your chakras. Combining poses, meditation, and chanting of the "seed syllables", you will experience an approach to wellness that leaves you feeling healthy, strong, and peaceful.
Inversions: It's More Than Standing On Your Head
Saturday, July 28, 9:30 - 10:30 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.
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Upcoming Retreats and Trainings
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