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Songs for Tending Our Hearts w/ Conie and Liz

Friday, March 22nd | 7:30-9 pm | Donation based

 

Our culture desperately needs spaces where it is safe to feel your sorrow and the weight of the weary world. Come sing through the small and large griefs in your life and give them space to breathe and heal. 

Song leaders Conie Borchardt and Liz Digitale Anderson (aka GOOD TROUBLE) hold care-filled circles for you to find freedom in your voice, de-stress your nervous system, and move your body.
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Every voice is welcome! We teach all the songs call and response- just open your mouth and echo back. We’ll sing songs to ground you, heal you, and help you breathe in the days to come.
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Pre-register + pay what you can: $5-$20 sliding scale (No one turned away for lack of funds; we want you there!) You can also pay on the door. 
**Notes: Because Covid is airborne and we’ll be singing indoors, we are asking folx to mask up for this workshop. Thank you!

 

 

 

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Sound Bath w/ Michele

Sunday, March 24th | 7-8 pm | $20 or $40 for two people

 

According to yogic philosophy, liberation comes when the mind can be directed and one’s inner light takes the lead. Paying attention to the activity of our senses is one way to direct the mind, and hearing is one of the 5 primary human senses. When we become fully aware of our hearing sense, with a heart of curiosity, we can decrease the tendency of the mind to act as master.  Further, therapeutic sound has a unique ability to call forth the parasympathetic nervous response, as the ears are a seat for this part of our nervous system.  The parasympathetic nervous response brings forth the feelings and sensations of relaxation, restoration and rejuvenation. In a world that largely activates only our sympathetic nervous responses, therapeutic sound is so incredibly needed right now. Therapeutic sound can entrain the mind’s vibration into one of steadiness and directability.

In these monthly workshops, we will start with restorative breathwork that fses on lengthening the exhale, which is another way that yogic philosophy says will mold the mind into a more redirectable form. Then we will move into relaxation within the vibrations of therapeutic sound. The instruments of gongs, crystal sound bowls, and drums will be used to create these therapeutic sounds.

No previous experience needed. Please wear comfortable clothing. If you are prone to headaches, please bring a head covering (beanie, hat, bandana, etc). Minimum age requirement is 11 years old. 

 

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Backbends and Twists: A Journey Through the Spine w/ Alicia

Saturday, April 6th | 2-4 pm | $30

 

Did you know backbends and twists are yoga friends? Join Alicia for a 2 hour workshop focusing on the spine and how it moves in relation to backbends, twists, and counterposes.

 

This workshop will discuss the different parts of the spine, alignment principles, how to approach and vary standing and seated poses, and how to link backbends and twists together. Afterward, a 65 minute flow class will occur to delight the spine.  

 

 

 

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Yoga and Acupuncture w/ Tatum

Sunday, April 7th | 7-8:30 pm | $35 or $70 for two people

 

Yoga and acupuncture are a match made in the chillest of heavens. Whether you’re new to acupuncture, yoga or you love them both, this is an accessible and affordable way to combine these two healing modalities at once, each month at Yess Yoga.

This 90-minute trauma-informed yoga class will begin with a slow flow / yin yoga practice and conclude with an extended savasana needle nap. Together, the two complementary modalities will provide an opportunity for folks to relax and find balance. Tatum Fjerstad, a yoga teacher and licensed acupuncturist, will be leading the yoga and providing the acupuncture. All levels are welcome. 

Masks are optional during yoga and required during the acupuncture portion.

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Restorative and Reiki w/ Elisabeth and Lynn

Friday, April 12th | 6:30-8 pm | $40 or $70 for two people

 

Join Elisabeth and Lynn for an evening of candlelight reiki and restorative yoga as we transition into winter. Elisabeth will be guiding you through a restorative yoga practice while Lynn offers individual, hands-on reiki. Reiki is a Japanese technique consisting of hands-on energy work used for stress reduction and relaxation. When combined with restorative yoga this can be a space of deep rest and healing. 

 

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Intro to Somatics w/ Emily

Saturday, April 13th | 1:30-3:30 pm | $35 or $60 for two people

Join this workshop to learn about somatics, how to work with and through the body to heal our trauma, conditioning, patterns, pains, and anything getting in our way of living the life we truly desire. We will discuss how through working with and through the body we can find wisdom, connection, and joy in our life.

We will look at how mental patterns, mindset, shapes we carry ourselves in, language, background, conditioning, and more affect us and our wellbeing. All of these show us how we are finding safety, connection, and belonging in the world. This class will discuss how we are currently doing these and explore ways in which we could find these things more in alignment with what we truly want, value, and care about. You will also be guided into your body to heal and find wisdom there.

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Clase de Yoga en Español Gratis w/ Diane de Yoga Para La Gente

Sunday, March 17th | 11:30-12:30 pm | Gratis

 

Serie de Clases de Yoga en Español Gratis.

¡A partir del 9 de octubre y cada segundo domingo del mes, Yess Yoga organizará clases de yoga en español de YPLG!

No se requiere experiencia previa en yoga. Todos son bienvenidos, independientemente de su origen o fluidez en español.

Las clases están disponibles en persona o en línea. Para los asistentes presenciales, el material lo proporciona el estudio. Nuestra primera clase será impartida por la fantástica Diane.

 

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Intro to Gua Sha w/ Mary of Bloom

Sunday, April 21st | 1:30-3 pm | $40 or $70 for two people

Have you heard about Gua Sha on Instagram or read an article about its benefits?  Do you have a stone, hoping you’d naturally intuit how to use it, only to question “Am I doing this right?”  Then this Intro to Gua Sha workshop is for you!

Join Mary of Bloom Holistic Skincare for this informative Gua Sha workshop; hosted at Yess Yoga.  During this workshop we will

  • cover the foundations of Gua Sha
  • engage in a thorough step by step and in-person tutorial
  • engage in a hands-on-assistance as you learn how to navigate your own Gua Sha practice

The ancient practice of Gua Sha hails from Traditional Chinese Medicine, and is steeped in the wisdom of allowing the body to work with itself to heal from within. Learning how to work the Gua Sha stone about your face, neck, shoulders, and décolleté brings benefits such as: lymphatic drainage, facial sculpting, and renewed plumpness to the skin. 

Often Gua Sha practice deepens as you learn to work with one stone at a time. Therefore, if you have a Gua Sha stone, please bring it along. You will want to learn with your stone. However, Mary will have all varieties of Gua Sha stones to use during this workshop and for purchase as well. 

Please bring the following (Mary can you fill this part in, I just added ideas)

  • Gua Sha stone (if you have your own)
  • a stand up or hand held mirror (if you have your own)
  • wear comfortable clothes but no crew neck or sweatshirts as we Gua Sha your neck, décolletage, and shoulders  
  • a water bottle- Gua Sha promotes drainage and you’ll want to stay properly hydrated as you learn to flush your system
  •  Optional to bring your preferred facial oil otherwise we will use Jojoba oil as slip for the Gua Sha stone

 

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Reiki Level I Training w/ Liz

Sat, April 27th 10-2 pm & Sun, April 28th 10-4 pm | $225

Class size limited to 4

 

Join Liz Flavin to learn the traditional ancient healing art of Reiki. Reiki (pronounced RAY-kee) accesses Universal Life Force Energy to promote energetic balance and support healing of physical, mental and emotional imbalances. 

Distinct from other healing modalities, Reiki is passed from the Master to student through a sacred ritual known as an attunement. Attunements, also known as initiations, open the energetic pathways and allow the student to become a vessel for Reiki energy. Once attuned, a student possesses Reiki energy for life.

Level 1 is the foundation for anyone wishing to learn Reiki for themselves or to become a practitioner. Students will have the opportunity to experience this healing energy for themselves through self-treatments and while practicing healing on another person. Upon course completion, you will be certified to use this spiritually guided energy to enhance the well-being of yourself and others, including animals and pets.

Included in this course:
 -History and basics of Reiki
 -Ethics of practice
 -Principles for living a balanced and peaceful life
 -How to protect and clear your energy
 -Techniques for treating yourself and others
 -4 attunements to help release stagnant energy

 -Creative ways to use Reiki on animals, plants and so much more
 -Reiki First Degree Certification in the Usui Reiki lineage

Have a question? Contact Liz at [email protected]

 

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Yoga, Qigong and Ritual for Energetic Boundaries w/ Ray Himmelman Le Blanc

Sunday, May 5th | 1:30-4 pm | $40 or $70 for two people

 

Designed for healers, caregivers, teachers, and empaths, this 2.5-hour class is a deep dive into understanding our energetic boundaries. The class includes theory, discussion and somatic learning to nurture awareness and understanding of energetic boundaries. We will explore visualization practices and earth- and body-based ritual to cultivate and maintain wellness in our energetic boundaries. This work will be presented within a decolonial frame, emphasizing cultural humility and reverence for the histories and peoples whose wisdom traditions will be presented in this class. You are welcome to join if you have lots of experience, or absolutely no experience working with energetic boundaries.

Bio: Ray Himmelman Le Blanc is a healer, ritualist, and mama living in the traditional homeland of the Dakota people known as Minneapolis. As a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, and Qigong teacher for over 12 years, Ray sees the body as a dynamic reflection of the natural world. As a student of yoga for 20 years, Ray engages asana practice as a means of deepening self-awareness and self-connection. In every pursuit, Ray strives to listen for the wisdom of ancestors and other-than-human teachers while grounding through Jewish mystical tradition and anti-oppressive values.

 

 

 

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We are so excited to welcome you to a Yess Yoga special offering or training. We have a 48 hr cancellation policy. Please email [email protected] if you no longer can make it to the workshop you signed up for. If you are unable to attend class or email after 48 hours to the start of the workshop, a credit(s) will be deducted from your account.

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