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FROM THE EDITOR
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he Spring + Summer issue is here, and it is even more special because it is the official conference issue! I hope you will consider joining us April 15 + 16 for the MN YOGA Conference in Eagan, MN. www.mnyogaconference.com
With the theme of EVOLVE, I am excited for you to read the following pages to learn about all things evolution, including aging, growth, spirituality, emotionality, physical strength, and so much more. I am thrilled to have Indu Arora grace the cover of this issue and hope you embrace her wisdom: in order to evolve we must not only learn, but unlearn. We often focus on learning and neglect unlearning, or perhaps we aren’t even aware of mental modes we need to shed. I certainly know I am guilty of this from time to time. Unlearning bad habits or beliefs means leaning into learning and becoming curious about things you may be uncomfortable with, such as social justice, appropriation, or accessibility.
Comfort lies in knowing our old ways of thinking no longer serve us. We are meant to evolve in all aspects of our life, and it can sometimes be difficult and uncomfortable. But as Patanjali states in YS 2.1 “Yoga is steadiness in the field of the mind.” Turn to yoga; be interoceptive and inquisitive of your current feelings. Believe in yourself and know that growth can be challenging but is an important part of evolving and being the best version of yourself. Peace & Glitter, Amy
Some great ways to help you with your journey of unlearning: 1 2 3 4
journaling
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giving yourself grace
reflection practicing mindfulness engaging in uncomfortable conversations
revisiting the Yoga Sutras practicing yoga on and off the mat
AMY ZELLMER (SHE/HER)
I took a trip to Vail, CO this past fall to meet with Bobby and Kim at the YOGA + Life headquarters. We took some time to leaf peep and take in the spectacular colors.
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS 20
ON THE COVER 22 INDU ARORA
Evolution Requires Learning + Unlearning
YOGA + MOVEMENT 24 IS BODY HATRED
Sneaking into Your Yoga?
26 YOGA IN SCHOOLS 27 THE ENERGETIC HIGHWAY
SPOTLIGHT
12 MINNEAPOLIS YOGA Melissa Sargent
14 HILLMAN HOUSE RETREAT
16 MOXIE MALAS Jessica Hoch
18 BACK TO CENTER
28 CHAIR YOGA:
Accessible Yoga for Everyone
30 THE YOGA VITAMINS 32 SPRING CLEAN YOUR MIND
with This Guided Meditation
33 ELEVATE YOUR EVOLUTION
Laura Willenbring
20 SHANTI YOGA STUDIO
Jessie Sandoval
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22 34 YOGA THERAPY for Happy Hips + Hammies
36 COMBATTING THE MYTH
of Inevitable Pain with Age
38 SUBTLE BODY SCIENCE
Guided by Intuition
40 TURN UP
YOUR VOICE
42 RECLAIM YOUR ATTENTION
44 REVOLVE TO EVOLVE
CONFERENCE 46 MN YOGA
CONFERENCE
Evolve 2023 Schedule
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HEALTH + WELLNESS 50 GOOD VIBRATIONS The Evolution of Sound Therapy
52 AYURVEDA
For Cats + Dogs
54 THE IMPORTANCE OF DISCOMFORT
55 SELF EVOLUTION 56 INTUITIVE EATING 58 THE EVOLUTION
OF A PHARMACIST
60 AYURVEDIC
Slow-Aging Transformation
62 CHANNELING
Your Inner Wisdom
63 EVOLVE
50 LIFESTYLE
72 EDITOR'S PICKS 74 ALIGNING
YOUR DOLLARS to Your Dreams
76 NETI SOLUTIONS
65 EVOLVE INTUITIVELY
80 YOGI'S HALO
69 SATYA + GROWTH 70 THE POWER OF
THE SANKALPA
88 DIRECTORY
90 LOVEYOURBRAIN
of Amethyst
Book Review
Self-Care that Finally Serves You
March through October 2023
78 3 WARRIOR POWERS
"WHAT'S NEXT?"
68 SELF-CARE 2.0
SEASON
MN YOGA + Life Annual Partners
79 BETWEEN FRIENDS
of Embracing Ease
86 EVENTS THIS
For a Better Season
64 5 STEPS TO
66 THE EVOLUTION
EVENTS + PARTNERS
Meet Community Member, Amy Zellmer
Glow Like the Moon in 3 Steps
82 FOREST BATHING Poem
83 WIND YOGA Book Review
84 WHY IS IT
BENEFICIAL
to Drink Turmeric?
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