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We sit on an open-air platform perched in the tree tops on the second floor of our Ayurveda center in South India. Our group of 18 open-hearted travelers gaze at the gently-rolling Indian Ocean. We hear the cries of the fishermen as they mount colorful traditional boats and wave-ride to deeper sea levels. Chanting from a Catholic church below us rises up, a lullaby of faith and acceptance. 
Acceptance. Our Sivananda teacher, a gentle Indian man, speaks to us of acceptance as the grinding whir of a chainsaw reverberates through the palms. Birds, wild and indescribably beautiful, chirp, trill, honk, and screech their disapproval. He says, "Now we listen to a horrible noise," and the moment he names it, we stop holding our collective breath. He leads us through the concept of letting go as we move our bodies and consciousness through this lovely hour together and with others from around this magnificent, puzzling, tiring, and uplifting land, uniting our separateness into one breath, one energy, one consciousness. We chant Om again and again, it creates joy all around.
Already we have been here one week. Rest comforts us at the midway point among three intense periods of travel and sightseeing. We are learning to accept each other and this land as it is, not as we would have it.
Acceptance.
Our best from India,
Marcia (writing) and MB
P.S. Check out more pictures of the journey to the lotus here. |
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Date Night Yoga - A Lovely Gift for Your Valentine  Mendota: Friday, March 1, 7 - 9 p.m.
Yoga is a wonderful way to relax, open up our bodies and minds, and explore connection.
When practicing with your partner, you share time and develop new ways to communicate through touch. This can be an enjoyable way to not only spend quality time together, but a means to establish trust and positive integration. Date Night Yoga is an all level class. We move through a playful sequence of familiar yoga postures made double when practiced in unison, in partnership and in balance. Thai Yoga massage and tantric breath work will calm the mood and establish methods of non-verbal communication for a deeper experience of the yoga of relationships. The workshop finishes with wine, strawberries, chocolate, and Date Night Yoga couple portraits! The perfect gift for Valentines Day! $60 per couple. Sign up here. |
Kirtan First Friday!  Mendota: Friday, February 1, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Based on ancient Sanskrit chants, kirtan has the ability to quiet the mind if approached with intention. Everyone can participate, kids love kirtan, you don't need a great singing voice, and you don't need to know Sanskrit or yoga to enjoy yourself. You can feel free to participate in any way that makes your heart happy: sing, listen, dance, jump around, meditate, or clap your hands. Join Sitara this months for some singing and fun. Green Lotus will now be hosting kirtan every first Friday of the month. A donation of $5 - $15 is suggested. Click here to sign up! |
AcuYoga - Points + Poses  Lakeville: Friday, February 8, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Green Lotus acupuncturist, Marcia Kirk, and yoga teacher, Maureen Farley, have created this workshop integrating the healing benefits of yoga and acupuncture into a new form - AcuYoga. Students have described a feeling of pain disappearing, stiffness easing, and deeper release into the poses. Range of motion is often improved dramatically. The class will end with a special acupuncture treatment during savasana to support your immunity & overall health while grounding and balancing your qi. $40 Click here to save your space. |
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Especially for Beginners - FREE
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Lakeville: Saturday February 9, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Mendota: Saturday, February 23, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
At this FREE workshop you'll not only learn about the many classes offered at Green Lotus - you'll also practice poses from each of those classes. It's a hands-on event, led and guided by expert teachers from our staff. 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. This is a fun, healthy investment of two hours. Invite your friends and family to make it a party! This month, Especially for Beginners coincides with Customer Appreciation Day so register and celebrate with us!
*Free week for students new to Green Lotus
**Excludes oils, gift cards & consignment items.
Call now to register: 952.373.0055 or 651.319.9525 or
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The Intention Workshop: Where Intention Goes, Energy Flows  Lakeville: Monday, February 11, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
How great would your life feel if you made a positive change? In this engaging and personal workshop, Ann will teach you simple ways to build a happier life by focusing the power of your intention. Her unique approach to positive change is not about guilt or obsessive determination. It's about inspired guidance, small steps, and fresh starts. Anyone can do it and experience success! $35 Click to sign up! |
Restore and Renew  Mendota: Friday, February 22, 7 - 9 p.m.
Lakeville: Friday, March 8, 7 - 9 p.m.
Restore and Renew, an exclusive Green Lotus workshop, offers healing massage and restorative yoga poses in a serene studio bathed in candle light and infused with soothing music. Your body and mind will release tension and stress to find rest, wholeness, and joy. Wear comfortable, layered clothing. Bring your mat, a favorite pillow and blanket or two. No yoga or massage experience required; everyone is welcome. Registration limited to 12 to ensure maximum individual attention. $50. Click to save your spot. |
Master Reiki Training  Lakeville: Saturday, March 16, Noon - 6 p.m.
Con your healing journey with Master Reiki training. David is a passionate teacher and is able to convey the true spirit of Reiki. He makes it accessible and useable for each of his students. Learn to use Reiki on yourself, your loved ones, pets, friends, and perhaps even clients - David will share his wealth of knowledge, expereriecne and insight to guide you.... read more or register. |
Journey Through the Chakras  Mendota: March 16, 1 - 5 p.m.
Led by visiting workshop leader Melanie Williams (500 ERYT), noted yoga teacher and healer, you will explore the body's seven energy centers that comprise the chakra system and its relationship to yoga and well-being. A Reiki Master as well as a yoga teacher, Melanie brings the material to life by combining lecture presentation, group discussion, and asana. This workshop stresses development of self-awareness, self-growth, and self-empowerment. It is open to yoga students who are going deeper into their practice and to teachers, who will receive a certificate for 5 hours of Yoga Alliance- and NETA-approved continuing education credits. Last year's event sold out quickly so register today. $100. |
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Advanced Yoga Study Opportunities
Little Lotus Kids Yoga
Yoga Alliance & NETA Certified 14-Hour Continuing Education
Mendota: 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. This training will show you how to create a save and fun space for kids to explore and learn about their bodies and their inner world. This training is designed for:
- Daycare Providers
- School Teachers
- Occupational Therapists
- Parents
- And of course, Yoga Teachers
This training will give you the ability to relate the wisdom of yoga to the kids in your life. You don't need to be a yoga teacher or an experienced yogi. This training is for anyone who wants to see the kids in their lives reap the benefits of the ancient practice of yoga ... read more
Restorative Training
Yoga Alliance & NETA Certified 20-Hour Continuing Education
Lakeville: April 12 - 14 
Restorative yoga is a practice of letting go. Using props such as blankets, bolsters and blocks, yoga poses are fully supported, allowing the body and mind to let go. A restorative yoga class is a great option for people who have structural concerns, those new to yoga, or those recovering from injury or illness. With an abundance of modifications, Restorative yoga allows every body to reach of state of active relaxation, restoring the body and mind, engendering peace and calm, and enhancing receptivity. Green Lotus's Restorative Training is designed for two audiences:
- Yoga students who want to expand and deepen their personal practice or become more familiar with this style physically and energetically.
- Yoga teachers who are seeking to teach Restorative Yoga and/or earn continueing education credits.
This training will cover proper sequencing, energetics, alignment, modifications, and more. Whether you are seeking to expand your own practice or share the style of Restorative yoga with others, this training will provide you with a wealth of information ...read more |
Couples Massage Training 
The value of touch can't be denied. There has been studies around the world that demonstrate what we already instinctively know - positive touch enhances feelings of well-being, peace, overall health, and decreases stress levels and tension. Positive touch simply feels good, which is demonstrated in medical studies that show both giving and receiving positive touch increases our levels of ocytocin, the love/bonding hormone. You and your spouse or friend can learn to give a healing Swedish massage in our serene Center that will not only melt away stress, but will also help sore muscles and promote circulation. The training is done privately, with flexible scheduling, in one of our serene treatment rooms... read more |
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Couples Massage
Treat yourself and your Valentine to a relaxing Couples Massage | |
Offer Expires: March 15, 2013. Cannot be combined with other offers. Available in Mendota Heights only. Please present coupon at check out. To schedule call 651.319.9525. |
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