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It Takes a Village
Sometime last year we received a call from one of our friendly bankers, Steve Peterson. "Would you Green Lotus partners take a drive to Oak Park Heights?" He wanted us to meet two other clients of his, Troy and Jennifer Lewis of United Martial Arts (UMA), and see a space next door to theirs in a mall east of St. Paul and near Stillwater. Steve had a feeling that Green Lotus and UMA would be good neighbors, serving kids and adults with the same commitment and offering them opportunities to build confidence, gain physical strength and flexibility, and find healing.
Here is the truth: We agreed to go because of a relationship with someone who believed in us, not because we had a burning desire to open another center right at that moment. We were in the midst of nurturing Mendota Heights and planning a Green Lotus trip to India. Our plate felt full; our cup was running over. We made the journey, in the end, to acknowledge gratitude for and deepen a relationship.
And guess what? We four partners liked the space and felt immediate kinship with the Lewises. Over the next few months, we met and talked with them and each other, drew plans, and listened to our inner compasses. The partners talked frankly with each other of demands and boundaries and then voted. When the votes were counted, it was unanimous. We joined hands, took a collective deep breath, rolled up our sleeves, and went to work.
And so, in early- to mid-April, Green Lotus will open at 5980 Neal Avenue North, #103, in Oak Park Heights, serving Stillwater and surrounding areas. The class schedule (including barre classes) is coming together, teachers and healers are signing on, and our general contractor is busy guiding the remodeling of the space. Tracy Johnson Hovde, a yoga teacher who taught our Little Lotus Kids Teacher Training last month and who has experience in wellness management, has signed on as manager at the new Green Lotus. The new team is excited to bring the magic of Green Lotus and its commitment to community to this location in a new format - a single studio, two healing rooms, child care for morning classes, and shared common space with our neighbors.
And the four of us? We are humbled by having an advocate like Steve Peterson believe in Green Lotus. We are grateful for Troy and Jennifer Lewis's support and encouragement. We are thankful for Tracy, who joins Maureen Farley and Patti Opsahl to round out a manager team that is smart, wise, and funny. We are touched by your notes, calls, and conversations of good wishes.
In the end, the new Green Lotus will open not because of the four of us, but because of all the others involved. It will be built on the solid ground of strong relationships and an experienced teachers and healers. As with raising a child, launching this endeavor took a village.
With gratitude,
Marcia (writing), MB, Candy, and Christie
P.S. Map of Green Lotus locations for your convenience! |
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Restore and Renew  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. |
Ayurveda Basics  Mendota: Friday, March 8, 7 - 9 p.m.
Learn about your unique natural connection with the world around you. The life science of Ayurveda provides a wonderful background to understanding yourself and your connection to nature. Learn about your constitution and what balances you. This ancient healing system looks at health and healing from a holistic and elemental perspecitve and is a wonderful tool for learning about yourself and how to stay in balance. $25 Sign up now. |
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Especially for Beginners - FREE
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Lakeville: Saturday March 9, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Mendota: March, 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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10 Ways to Raise Your Vibration  Lakeville: Saturday, March 9, 1 - 4:40 p.m.
In this class we will examine 10 practical ways to help lighten your load and raise your vibration. We will work through numerous excercises and interactive activities that you can transfer to your everday life. Bobby Sullivan will use the Aura camera to see your energy before and after the class and examine how the vibrational change can show up in your energy system. Class fee includes two aura photos. Class attendance will be limited. $65 Sign up now! |
Men's Yoga
Lakeville: Fridays, March 15 - May 3, 6 - 7 p.m.
Make the yoga studio your new man cave in this special 8-class series designed for men by men. Led by Green Lotus yoga teacher Todd Johnson, with Mark Halvorson assisting, this flow class will build muscle, increase flexibility, make you sweat, and tone your core. This is the perfect time to start preparing for golf, running, biking, softball, and other summer sports! Todd Johnson first started his yoga practice to supplement his workouts and running. Now he is offering this special class for guys only, designed to improve your game, and get you ready for summer. You can drop in to this class, use a class package, or monthly unlimited yoga. Click here to sign up! |
Master Reiki Training  Lakeville: Saturday, March 16, Noon - 6 p.m.
Continue 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, experience 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. |
Yoga for a Healthy Back  Lakeville: Saturday, March 23, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Mendota: Saturday, April 13, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Do you have back pain? Maureen was inspired to create this workshop after using yoga to recover from debilitating back pain. You will be guided though specific yoga poses that address the major causes of back pain - from hamstrings to neck - and everywhere in between. Do you have tight shoulders from sitting at your computer? Have you started to feel lower back pain? Not only will you learn yoga techniques that will stretch and straighten and alleviate the pain, but you will also learn some basic anatomy. With a pragmatic approach, Maureen will present information about the spine, the hips, and the major muscle groups that are involved with back pain, and you will learn which yoga poses target those areas specifically. $30
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Aura Photos & Energy Readings  Mendota: Friday, March 29, 2 - 7 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 Bobby using his aura-imaging equipment and then receive an intuitive interpretation of the aura. Bobby developed his intuitive and healing abilities from an early age; he also is a former senior executive in Minneapolis's advertising industry. In early 2005 Bobby partnered with Echo Bodine to open "The Center," a healing and teaching facility where, on average, about 150 students a week take classes in healing and spirituality. He subsequently left "The Center" to devote full-time to his work as a healer, past-life regression facilitator, and aura interpreter. Each 20-minute session is $30. To register, call the Center at 651-319-9525 or 952.373.0055. |
Happy Hour Acupuncture  Lakeville: Friday, March 29, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
This group acupuncture session is designed especially to relieve stress. 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; dress comfortably and bring your mat if you have one. Eating lightly before the session is recommended. Register soon as space is limited for maximum individual attention. $25 Register now! |
AcuYoga - Points + Poses  Mendota: Friday, March 29, 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 Register now! |
Ayurvedic Remedies Lakeville: Friday, April 5, 7 - 9 p.m.
Learn about your unique natural connection with the world around you. The life science of Ayurveda provides a wonderful background to understanding yourself and your connection with the world around you. Learn about your constitution and what balances you. This ancient healing system looks at health and healing from a holistic and elemental perspecitve and is a wonderful tool for learning. This workshop will provide you with natural and easy home remedies to help ease the symptoms of common ailments such as colds. flu, anxiety, insomnia, PMS, and other issues that everyone faces from time to time. $25 Register now! |
Energy Circle, Intuitive Reading, & Group Channel Event  Mendota: Friday, April 12, 7 - 9 p.m.
Visiting teacher and intuitive Laurie Wondra will deliver messages from angels, guides, and loved ones who have crossed over. Laurie takes questions and will offer guidance and insight around the messages she delivers. Laurie has been working intuitively for over 30 years, but has only recently become public with her gift. She fully understands finding and stepping into personal passion and power. Laurie has been in Information Technology for over 25 years, and executive management for most of her career. Her lifestyle, management style, passion for working with people, and her deep love of Mother Earth, allow a blending of learned and intuitive skills. She works naturally with the healing powers of Mother Nature, understanding vibrational energy and she is sharing her gifts with us at Green Lotus. Register now because this workshop is sure to fill up fast and sell out ...read more |
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Advanced Yoga Study Opportunities
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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