Kid yoga workshop at Yess Yoga in Minneapolis, MN

Sound Bath w/ Michele

Sunday, November 23rd | 7-8 pm | $20 or $40/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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    Songs for Tending your Heart w/ Liz and Conie

    Friday, December 5th | 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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    Yoga for Wise-Ones Series w/ Elisabeth

    Wednesday’s, Nov 19th-Dec 3rd |10:30-11:30 | $120/series or $25/class    

    *$100/series if currently a member

     

    Looking for ways to build strength and balance but haven’t been sure where to start?  Join us for a 6 week beginner yoga series where we will  incorporate yoga basics in a slow and supportive environment focused on building strength,  balance and stretching.   

    Props, including chairs for those who are unsure of getting up and down off the floor, will be provided!  

    You can sign up for the full series of 6 sessions for $120 or drop in on a class by class basis for $25/class.

    Elisabeth Pletcher is an E-RYT 500 Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher who strives to provide welcoming spaces for folks who are new to the practice of yoga by offering the use of props (chairs, blankets, etc) as well slow transitions and lots of permission to allow you space to find the movement that works best for each individual.

       

         

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        Grief as Pleasure w/ Sarah

        Sunday, December 7th | 6-8 pm | $40 or $75/two people

         

        Grief and pleasure are not opposites — they are made of the same current: aliveness.

        In this workshop, we reframe grief not as something to be “gotten over,” but as something to be moved with. Through breath, sound, movement, and embodied ritual, we learn how to let grief do what it came to do — transform us.
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        When we allow grief to move through the body, it can feel, well, good, cathartic and transformative. There’s release, warmth, expansion, even joy. This is the sacred alchemy of feeling. Together, we’ll create a space of safety, reverence, and curiosity — a space where grief can become a doorway into deeper pleasure, presence, and vitality.
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        What to expect:
        -Guided somatic + energetic practice and movement 
        -Embodied ritual for transformation
        -Time for reflection + integration
        -A held, loving container for whatever arises
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        This is for anyone who senses something ready to move — loss, change, transition, or the ache of being human.
        You do not need to fix your grief; you only need to let it breathe.

           

           

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          Reiki and Restorative w/ Elisabeth and Lynn

          Friday, December 12th | 6:30-8 pm | $40 or $75/two people

           

          Join Elisabeth and Lynn for an evening of candlelight reiki adn 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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              Family Yoga w/ Halen

              Sunday, December 14th | 2-3 pm | $25 for 1 kid, $30 for 2 + kids, 

               

              Join Halen for Fall Family Yoga. This hour long class is designed for children ages 4-8 and their caregivers. Halen will lead a yoga adventure where you and your little yogi practice yoga postures and breathing techniques together. Expect a fun and vibrant yoga class incorporating games, music, and creativity, along with a sweet time for calm, connection and rest.

               

              Halen has been teaching Kids Yoga since 2011 and has her 95 hour Family Yoga Certification through Radiant Child Yoga (RYC). Halen’s teaching style is creative, patient, grounding, and full of loving-kindness. She also works as a child therapist and is trained in Play Therapy.
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              Yoga and Acupuncture w/ Tatum

              Sunday, December 14th | 7-8:30 pm | $40 or $75/ 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.

              This event will be split into three parts: time to discuss the current astrology, time to lay down and breathe together, and time after the breathing to share witness. No previous breathwork experience necessary. Wear comfy clothes, bring a yoga mat, an eye covering (mats and other props are also available onsite to borrow if needed!) 

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              Winter Solstice: Rest and Renewal w/ Amy and Lacey

              Saturday, December 20th | 6-8 pm | $40 or $75/two people

               

              Join us for a Winter Solstice Astrology + Breathwork workshop.

              The Winter Solstice marks the longest night and the turning of the wheel back toward the light. It’s a potent time for reflection, deep rest, and planting quiet seeds for the year to come. Lacey Prpic Hedtke from The Future will share grounded astrological wisdom about how to navigate this season with presence and care.

              We’ll then move into breathwork guided by Amy Kuretsky, L.Ac from Constellation Acupuncture & Healing Arts – a practice that helps clear the clutter of mind and body, allowing you to reconnect with your inner spark. In the warmth of community, you’ll be held in a space of restoration, renewal, and quiet magic. We’ll close with gentle integration time together.

              Because breathwork can bring up intense emotions and strong physical experiences, please understand that issues arising from participation in Breathwork may require additional therapeutic or supportive interventions. If you are in the first trimester of pregnancy, have a recent TBI or history with seizures, retinal detachment, or any other significant health issue you’d like Amy to be aware of, please make this information known to her prior to your participation. As always, please feel empowered to discuss breathwork with your physician if you are concerned about participating for any reason.

              Bring a mat, wear something cozy, and join us to settle into this two-hour practice. 

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              Closing 2025: Sound and Yoga Nidra w/ Elisabeth and Michele

              Sunday, December 28th | 6-8 pm | $50 or $90/two people

               

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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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