Honest and Repairing
Dear Yess Yoga community This community is my family, my heart and my soul. I am deeply grateful for you. An article today in the Star Tribune has caused me to face some harsh truths, and I’m deeply...
View ArticleYess Yoga Covid Policies
We are beyond excited to see you at Yess Yoga again. This time at our new studio, located on the corner of 1st and 26th street. Our exact address is 105 E. 26th Street. We are welcoming 25 people for...
View ArticleMeet Michele and Mary
MICHELE ANDERSON: Michele has practiced yoga for 20 years and been teaching for over 10 years. She is also a nurse practitioner with extensive experience in mental health care. For Michele, yoga is a...
View ArticleFeel it all the way through
This past week, I had the total privilege of getting a reiki session with Liz Flavin. It truly was so healing and life-giving to take a slow moment and check in with my subtle bodies (kosha). Prior to...
View ArticleSeries at Yess
We have been leaning into a variety of series the past couple of years. These ongoing offerings have brought our community deep connection. We hope your participation in a series provides you joy that...
View ArticleFree Parking for Participants
Parking for members is now LIVE. We are now adding free parking for all participants during a Yess Yoga’s classes, workshop or training. We have spaces 1-5 and 9-12 on the other side of the chain link...
View ArticleSelf Worth: January’s Theme
My vision for this year is to honor cycles. Cycles that we all go through to help support our bodies (emotional, energetic, mental, and physical), build connections, and honor the paths we...
View ArticlePresence- February’s Theme
There is no doubt that each of us has a specific presence. It’s the way people feel when they are in your company. As well as the void, when you are no longer present. “Presence” is what I want us to...
View ArticleNourish- March’s Theme
You nourish yourselves and others in so many ways; naturally through food, water, rest. But you also nourish with time alone and time together. You nourish with love, grieving together, listening,...
View ArticleAcknowledgment- April’s Theme
what happens when we see the truth On Saturday night, I went to Nur-D’s concert with the Minnesota Orchestra and through the depth of his lyrics, I was able to clearly name what has been coming up...
View ArticleA word from Annie
The theme of Acknowledgement beautifully aligns with the gratitude I’d like to express for you all. My partner Max and I are moving back to northern California this weekend. We will reunite with...
View ArticleCherish- May’s Theme
The last month we focused on acknowledgement. I had a feeling it would be powerful but this intention rippled into my life in such impactful ways. April reminded me that yoga is acknowledgement. I...
View ArticleGrowth- June’s Theme
We are so excited to have Growth be our next new moon’s theme. Here is a note from Elisabeth (a Gemini herself) as we start this next cycle. Enjoy! With all the rain we have been having these past few...
View ArticleStart with a Beginner’s Mind
One of my favorite classes was a mindful parenting early childhood family education (ECFE) class that I took when our kids were younger. We covered the 9 Attitudes of Mindfulness by John Kabat-Zinn....
View ArticleJoy- July’s Theme
It dawned on me in a moment of transition from school ending and summer schedules beginning, that I was really overwhelmed. There were so many moving parts, that all felt unfamiliar and temporary....
View ArticleSharing brings us Joy
We have enjoyed hearing what brings you joy this month! Thank you for opening your hearts so we can learn more about your life. One thing that brings us joy is sharing our space. Yess was built for...
View ArticleDream- August’s Theme
What a stunning summer full of sun and rain. I feel this deep in my personal life as well. The most bright aspects of life in full bloom along with some obvious grief. It has been an intense season...
View ArticleTreasure- September’s Theme
What a stunning time of year to slow down and treasure the people, places, communities, cycles, memories, and traditions that you hold close to your bodies (koshas). I love this season: where there is...
View ArticleEmbrace your Nature- October’s Theme
We are so lucky to partner with Ash; a writer, yoga teacher, a dear human. The other day she told me about this story and we both knew that this was going to be the next theme. Ash’s words below hold...
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