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Upcoming Events & Workshops
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Mendota Heights:
Especially for Beginners
Saturday, January 26, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
A free introduction to yoga, ask questions, get a personalized class plan, and more!
Energy Circle, Intuitive Reading, & Group Channel Event
Friday, February 1, 6:45 - 8:45 p.m.
Join intuitive and psychic Laurie Wondra, hear messages from angels, guides, and loved ones who have crossed over.
First Friday Kirtan
Friday, February 1, 7 - 8 p.m.
Join us for an evening of music and singing with Sitara. Donation of $5 - $15 suggested.
Restore & Renew
Friday, February 22, 7 - 9 p.m.
A healing workshop that combines yoga and massage. Let your stress melt away.
Especially for Beginners
Saturday, February 23, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
A FREE workshop that will introduce you to yoga, ask questions, and leave with a personalized class plan.
Ayurveda Basics
Friday, March 8, 7 - 9 p.m.
Learn about the medical science of yoga, gain understanding about your constitution and how to remain balanced and connected to nature. Led by Gwen Linden-Bruzek! |
Lakeville: Friday, January 25, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Do you have back pain? this workshop is designed for you!
Saturday, January 26, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Have your aura photographed and interpreted by intuitive Bobby Sullivan.
Friday, February 1, 6 - 6:45 p.m. A group acupuncture session designed to relieve stress. Friday, February 8, 7 - 8:30 p.m. A workshop that combines acupuncture and yoga, that ends with a special immune-boosting acupuncture treatment. Monday, February 11, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Learn how to let the power of your intention create the life you want. Friday, March 8, 7 - 9 p.m. A restorative workshop combining yoga and massage. Saturday, March 16, Noon - 6 p.m. Complete your Reiki training with Reiki Master David Kaley. |
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New Acupuncturist:
Marnie Wing
Marnie joined Green Lotus Lakeville in October and brings a wealth of experience to our center. She has treated various conditions utilizing acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
Read more about Marnie
Read more about TCM |
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Cloud Atlas, visually stunning and profound, is now playing at the historic Riverview Theatre for only $2.
It is said that consulting the I Ching is like speaking to a great sage. While this sage doesn't do yes/no questions, the answers he devines are profound. Need some advice? Check out this Online I Ching, or this I Ching book.
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Greetings! India-Bound, Taking Nothing for Granted On Wednesday, 20 of us who call Green Lotus one of our special places - students, clients, teachers - will board a plane bound for  the sub-continent that is the rich home of yoga. We are going to practice yoga; to meet the Indian people; to visit artists' colonies, tea plantations, temples, churches, ayurvedic spas, and ashrams; to eat (of course!); to shop, and to explore. As a group, we met for dinner and conversation several times the past five months, at the wise suggestion of our intrepid trip leader, Ziya Tarapore, to begin to form our traveling community. We know we will have to practice patience, support, and acceptance toward each other. Though Green Lotus has offered many retreats close to home, this is the first time we have journeyed far afield with so many - new territory awaits us in so many ways. Less than 30 hours before leaving, I was caught up short, plunged into fear. What made me hold my breath was an email from my dear friend, who is traveling on the other side of the world with her constant companion. They just had received word that his gorgeous, lively 90-year-old mother, Sally, had passed suddenly, unexpectedly. They are on their way back to San Francisco, plans cast aside and quickly redrawn only 10 days into a eight-week odyssey. She wrote: "We are both stunned and up in the middle of the night as the president is sworn in, and the moon is waxing over the Bay of Bengal. Love you all. Take nothing for granted."
I clutched hands to chest, my heart tight and aching. What to do? If I stay home, will my 85-year-old mom be safer? Am I selfish? How can I control everything? And then within a few moments my friend wrote again: "I hesitated sending the news to you because I know you worry about your mom. But it felt weird not to inform you. Retta (my mom) will be fine, and we just have to proceed with our lives. Your Mom sees her doctor and is in good health. Don't hesitate. Go, dispensing your love and wisdom on the path and receiving it back. It's all one path." The lesson again and again of life: Live each moment and breath, as the wonderful Sally did. I resume my packing - and my breathing - feeling the fear ease and taking nothing for granted. ( Click to read the whole story on our blog, Lotus Blossom.) Marcia (writing), MB (also packing), Candy, and Christie P.S. In January 2014, we are going on a six-day wellness retreat in Mexico. Watch for the news - and live fully until it arrives! If you would like to be on a email list for this trip, contact us at info@greenlotusyogactr.com. See you soon! |
Start the Year Off Right!
Green Lotus can help you find a calmer, stronger, more toned, and more flexible you! We are offering a special package to start you on your path: You get 90 days of unlimited classes at both studios for under $99/month! And you could win a fourth month for FREE! |
Acupuncture For Colds & Flu! 
Acupuncture and herbal medicine can help prevent you from catching the flu or a cold by boosting your immune system and bringing balance to your body. Marnie Wing and Marcia Kirk are highly trained acupuncturists and herbalists, they can help keep you well when everyone around you is getting sick. They can also help to shorten the duration of a cold or flu while easing symptoms. Read more about how Traditional Chinese Medicine can help you during the cold and flu season by clicking this link:
Acupuncture for Colds & Flu by Marnie Wing |
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Little Lotus Kids Yoga Study & Teacher Training: Opportunity to Expand
February 23 - 24
Kids derive huge benefits from yoga. Physically, it enhances flexibility, strength, and coordination. Mentally, it improves concentration and focus while also enhancing a sense of calm and improving the ability to relax. Our new YA & NETA Certified 14-hour Little Lotus Kids Yoga training program will show you how to create a safe and fun space for kids to explore and learn about themselves, their bodies, and their inner world. This training is a perfect fit for:
- Daycare Providers
- School Teachers
- Gym Teachers
- Occupational Therapists
- Physical Therapists
- Parents
- Yoga Teachers
Seize the opportunity to expand your yoga practice and teaching options. Sign up now to take advantage of early bird pricing. Find out more or download the application form by clicking here. |
Brew Up Some Yogi Tea to Keep You Warm & Healthy in the Cold Months! 
Yogi Bhajan brought kundalini yoga to the west, along with this recipe, which is regarded as a powerful health tonic by students of this style. Years before he came to America, when Yogi Bhajan was a military commander in India, there was an epidemic among the troops. He ordered all of his men to fill their canteens with Yogi Tea and drink nothing else, not even water. His battalion was the only unit that didn't get sick! Yogi tea purifies the blood, lungs, and circulatory system. It cleanses the liver, aids digestion, and has many more benefits. I have been drinking it for years, warm and soothing for the body, it's especially balancing for your health in the colder months. It is easy and inexpensive to make, but when you brew up a batch be careful not to pass out from the amazing aroma that fills your house!
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Yoga for Educators 
Mendota: January 22 - February 14
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4 - 5 p.m.
Green Lotus wants educators to know how much we appreciate all the work they do for our kids and our community, so this class is offered at a very special rate (only $8 per class!!) and is available to only those that work within the school system. Lisa will be teaching a vinyasa flow style, with emphasis on breath and movement to build internal heat. All levels welcome!! The last class is on Valentine's Day and you are welcome to bring your spouse or friend for some fun partner yoga. The fee for this special series of classes is only $64. To sign up call 651.319.9525. |
Featured Healer: Dr. Alane Lucht
 Green Lotus yoga teacher and holistic chiroprator Dr. Alane views wellness as a balance of the physical, chemical, and emotional aspects of who we are. She utilizes special techinqies of Applied Kinesiology and Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET)in her practice to facilitate healing on all levels. Dr. Alane says, "My focus is removing blocks that inhibit people from living life to their fullest potential". Dr. Alane is currently the only certified NET practitioner in the state of Minnesota Based on the five element theory of Chinese medicine, NET releases issues that can inhibit healing. Catch Dr. Alane at her Hatha class in Mendota on Wednesday mornings at 10, or you can schedule an appointment with her by clicking here. |
Therapeutic Essential Oil of the Month: LIME
Lime's stimulating and refreshing properties can affect mood, as well as being a powerful aromatic, topical, and internal cleanser. Lime is also popular for use on joints and for seasonal bugs. Also, a couple of drops taste delicious in water, add some stevia powder, and you have a simple, refreshing, and cleansing limeaid drink. You can also cook with it. Check out the coupon at the bottom of this email for savings on your next essential oil purchase.
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Pose of the Month: Anjaneyasana
Also know as a low lunge, this pose is a wonderful stretch for the psoas muscle, which lies deep in the abdomen, starting at the lower spine and connects to the upper part of the thigh bone at the hip. It tends to become shortened in people who work at desk jobs or sit a lot. If the psoas becomes tight, it can be a major contributor to lower back pain. To get into the pose:
- From from hands and knees or Downward-Facing Dog, step the right foot forward between your hands, aligning the right knee over the right heel. You may need to scoot your foot forward so the lower leg is straight up and down.
- Keeping the right knee fixed in place, slide the left knee back until you feel a comfortable stretch in the front of your left thigh and groin. Turn the top of your foot to the floor.
- For this stretch, you can put your hands:
- on either side of your foot
- both on the floor on the inside of your foot
- on your knees, like above
- reaching toward the sky as in Warrior I
For more yoga poses that target the psoas muscle you can check out my workshop, Yoga for a Healthy Back, where I teaches yoga sequences that target the major causes of back pain. Plus hip openers, posture improvers, a shoulder sequence, a pinch of anatomy, and more! If you have back pain, this workshop is for you. |
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