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Friday, April 26, 2013

I entered the dark, heated room, placed my mat on the floor, and readied myself for another guided meditation class. A circle of candles in the middle was the only light source. Our mats were placed around them, like rays of the sun, our heads at the center. The instructor began speaking. Her voice was low and smooth and reminded me of dark chocolates. Lying on my back, eyes closed and hands resting at my sides, my breathing slowed and my body felt weighted to the mat. While some near me … [Read more...]

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

[Article] A Day of Sacred Silence

A Day of Sacred Silence

By Efrén Francisco Solanas

Nine weeks at Satha Sai Baba's ashram in Puttaparthi, India! An 11-day Vipassana silent retreat in the California Sierra Nevada! A vision quest in the Mojave Desert! Invite me to consider a spiritual day trip and I'm journeying to an exotic locale where I'll adhere to an extended routine of spiritual rigor. Since escaping adolescence, I have had one foot on a path of enlightenment and the other tangled in undergrowth of modern neurosis. My wandering mind creates fluctuating levels of … [Read more...]

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Authentic Yoga and Meditation classes

Monday, February 27, 2012

Happenings & Events (Calendar Listings for March 2012)

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…provide date, title and text. $29: up to 35 words. $45: 36-70 words each month. Listings over 70 words will be edited. Deadline is the 15th of each month. Listings must include specific event dates. Major credit cards accepted. Order online at Edgemagazine.net. Call 763.433.9291 or e-mail cathy@edgemagazine.net.

March 1, 8, 15, 22, 24 & 29 – Celebrating the Goddess: During March, Bee Merry is celebrating the Goddess. Every Thorzday is dedicated to the Divine Feminine and Saturday the 24th is our Moon Lodge, honoring the sisterhood of the womb. Visit www.BeeMerry.org

March 2-4 – Spring Forest Qigong, Level 1 and 2 Training Weekend: With Master Chunyi Lin, 8:30am-4:30pm Friday, 8:30am-5pm Saturday, 8:30am-12:30pm Sunday. $195 for Friday and $245 for Saturday and Sunday, Normandale Community College, 9700 France Ave. S., Bloomington, MN . To register 952.358.8343. Visit normandale.augusoft.net

March 2-30 – Group Weight Loss Hypnosis & Coaching: Get Ready for Spring with Weekly Group Weight Loss Hypnosis & Coaching, Fridays 6pm, $20 per week. 4820 Minnetonka Blvd., Suite 104, St. Louis Park. Info: www.earthwaterwellness.com, marie@earthwaterwellness.com, 612.508.9608.

March 3-4 – Sound Healing Mastery Certificate: Classes 3 and 4 with Kay Grace. Class 3: Voice I – Your Soul Signature. Class 4: Voice II – As a Healing Tool. 9am-4pm Saturday, and 9am-3pm Sunday, $145 each class. Normandale Community College, 9700 France Ave. S., Bloomington, MN . To register 952.358.8343. Visit normandale.augusoft.net

March 4, 18, 25, April 1 – All Faiths Meditation & Worship Service: Sunday Meditation Worship Service for persons of all faiths – or none – who desire inner nourishment through a meditation-based spiritual service. 10:30- 11:30am, Om Collective, 3350 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis. Suggested donation: $5 to $20. No prior experience with meditation necessary - just an open mind and heart. More @www.theomcollective.com

March 5 – Day of Reflection: Theme for the month: The Commitment – Ritual, input, quiet time/reflection and discussion. Select two healing modalities: contemplative healing touch, acupuncture, reflexology, or spiritual direction. 9am-4pm with Delmarie Gibney, D.Min., $60 (includes lunch). WomanWell, A Place for Spirituality and Healing, 1784 Lacrosse Ave., St. Paul, 651.739.7953 or www.womanwell.org

March 5 – Massage for 2: With Jeff Ansel, 6-9pm, $25 per person, must have 2 to sign up, Normandale Community College, 9700 France Ave. S., Bloomington, MN . To register 952.358.8343. Visit normandale.augusoft.net

March 5 – Spiritual Dance with Satail: Rise! Move! Create! Find a mind-body-spirit connection through stretching, flexing and rhythmic movement to music. Feel energized, leave winter lethargy behind for springtime aliveness! Tuesdays 7-8pm through April 24 (no class March 20), $15 per class ($12 on your first class), nine weeks $90, Mats available for purchase, or, bring your own. Dress comfortably. Soulful Journey Center, 11300 Minnetonka Mills Rd., Minnetonka. Info: 612.703.9154, satail99@gmail.com

March 7 – Guided Imagery for Love, Health and Prosperity: With Cyndi Dale, 6-8pm, $59, Normandale Community College, 9700 France Ave. S., Bloomington, MN . To register 952.358.8343. Visit normandale.augusoft.net

March 7-28 – Past Lives, Dreams and Soul Travel: Is it time to remember why you came to earth? Free four week class. Come any or all Wednesdays, March 7-28, 7-8:30pm, Eckankar. TempleofEC K.org, 952.380.2200, 7450 Powers Blvd., Chanhassen. Pre-register, free book!

March 10 – STARS Metaphysical Faire and Booksale: What does 2012 mean for you? 10:30am-4pm, Friends Meeting House, 1725 Grand Ave., St. Paul. Tarot readers, astrologers, healers, metaphysical books. Free Lectures, Free Admission, www.MNS tars.com, 651.698.1691.

March 10 – 2012 and the Wisdom of Atlantis: An evening conversation with Cieladora. Spiritualist Church, 1500 1st Ave. NE , Rochester MN , www.atlantianrecords.com

March 11 – 2012 and the Wisdom of Atlantis: Afternoon Workshop with Cieladora. Minneapolis Theosophical Society, 900 Mount Curve Ave., Minneapolis, www.atlantianrecords.com

March 12 - Edge Networking Event: Explore holistic diversity in the Twin Cities community and network through conscious wholeness. Featured topic: Classical Homeopathy with Desiree Brazelton, 7 to 9pm. This months location: Spark Clinic, 4748 Chicago Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55407. For directions/parking to Spark Clinic, visit SparkClinic.org or call 612.232.6453. Free to the public.

March 12, 19, 26 – Self Mastery: 3-part series with Hanakia Zedek. March 12: Unleashing the Warrior in You; March 19: Expanding Awareness & Sensitivities; March 26: Developing Your Natural Abilities. 6-9pm, $129 series, Normandale Community College, 9700 France Ave. S., Bloomington, MN . To register 952.358.8343. Visit normandale.augusoft.net

March 12, 19, 26 – Certificate in Aromatherapy Level 2: With Jodi Baglien, 6-9pm, $139, Normandale Community College, 9700 France Ave. S., Bloomington, MN . To register 952.358.8343. Visit normandale.augusoft.net

March 13 – Introduction to Intuition: With Doreen Johnson, 6-9pm, $49, Normandale Community College, 9700 France Ave. S., Bloomington, MN . To register 952.358.8343. Visit normandale.augusoft.net

March 17 – Living the Sacred Through Mystical Practices: With Cindy Libman, 9am-Noon, $59, Normandale Community College, 9700 France Ave. S., Bloomington, MN . To register 952.358.8343. Visit normandale.augusoft.net

March 17 – Reiki Energy Therapy Level 1: With Lucille Crow, 8am-4pm, $150, Normandale Community College, 9700 France Ave. S., Bloomington, MN . To register 952.358.8343. Visit normandale.augusoft.net

March 17-18 – Natural Healing & Psychic Expo: Best Western Conference Center, 1111 Range Street - Hwy 169, North Mankato, MN , Expo Tickets at the door: $3 for 1-Day Pass; $5 for Weekend Pass. Workshops & Speakers are extra & not included in expo ticket price. Show Hours: 10am-6pm Saturday, 10am-4pm Sunday.

March 18 – Let Go and Let God: Chant HU ! Chanting this once-secret name for God, HU , has helped people throughout time find inner peace and divine love. Maybe it will help you. All are welcome! Free! Sunday, March 18 and every third Sunday of the month, 10-10:30am, Temple of EC K. Eckankar. www.TempleofEC K.org, 952.380.2200, 7450 Powers Blvd., Chanhassen

March 18 - Dances of Universal Peace: An interfaith gathering, blending sacred phrases, chant, music and movement into a living experience of Unity. A special beginner introductory night. No experience necessary, free will donation. 7pm Sunday, Friends Meeting House, 1725 Grand Ave., St. Paul, www.PeaceDanceMN .com, 651.307.3849.

March 19 – “5 Secrets to Authentically Make Money with Meaning”: Free Call – Are you a heart-centered entrepreneur who transforms people’s lives with your gift? Do you struggle with getting more clients, being overwhelmed, selling your services, and not having enough money or fun? To join us, visit www.ShortcutToSuccess.com to register. Kim Eisen, Success Coach, Master of EFT 612.802.4325.

March 20 – Introduction to Ayurvedic Medicine: With Tricia Sletten, 6-9pm, $49, Normandale Community College, 9700 France Ave. S., Bloomington, MN . To register 952.358.8343. Visit normandale.augusoft.net

March 21 – It’s the Homeopathy for Medical Professionals: With Instructor Cilla Whatcott, 6-8pm, $49, Normandale Community College, 9700 France Ave. S., Bloomington, MN . To register 952.358.8343. Visit normandale.augusoft.net

March 22 – Interactive Tapping: With Cathryn Taylor, 6-9pm, $59, Normandale Community College, 9700 France Ave. S., Bloomington, MN . To register 952.358.8343. Visit normandale.augusoft.net

March 23 – Journey of the Universe: Join us for soup and bread, followed by a snippet of the educational series, “Journey of the Universe,” by Swimme and Tucker, then discussion. 6:30-9pm with Delmarie Gibney, FS PA, $15 per person per session or $25 for 2 (includes soup and bread). WomanWell, A Place for Spirituality and Healing, 1784 Lacrosse Ave., St. Paul, 651.739.7953 or www.womanwell.org

March 23 & 24 – Feng Shui: Achieve Tranquility in the Midst of Chaos: Lyndall Johnson, LP, & Barbara Bobrowitz, M.Ed., Feng Shui practices to unclutter & order your life, opening to creativity and more expanded states of consciousness. 12 CEU s. Aslan Institute, Eagan, 8am-4:30pm. Register: www.aslanist.com or www.energeticalignments.com

March 23-25 – Wisconsin Spiritual Exploration Retreat: Prayer, past-life regression, interdimensional contact, life purpose, walks in nature, discussion. Cathy interviews Jerry: www.blogtalkradio.com/ edgemagazine/2011/06/22/edgehappenings-with-cathy-jacobsen-6222011, minutes 44-60. $75 suggested donation. Meals & Lodging included. Info: email jerrybuchmeier@comcast.net, 763.546.4133, www.jerrybuchmeier.com

March 24 – Special Event: From House to Home: With Carole Hyder, 8:30am-12:30pm, $49 before March 16, $59 after March 16, Normandale Community College, 9700 France Ave. S., Bloomington, MN . To register 952.358.8343. Visit normandale.augusoft.net

March 24 – Day Retreat: Meditation, Mindfulness and Mysticism: Everyone is a potential mystic. Meditation and mindfulness are practices that help us develop this vision of life. One-day retreat on these practices, expounding on its theory and practice. 9am-3pm with Corrina Thomas, FS PA, $60 per person (includes lunch). WomanWell, A Place for Spirituality and Healing, 1784 Lacrosse Ave., St. Paul, 651.739.7953 or www.womanwell.org

March 24 – Introduction to Animal Communication: Class covers the basic principles of telepathic communication. Class includes: skill-building exercises, sending/receiving telepathic images, listening/ hearing what your animals have to say, practice using photos of your animals. Saturday, March 24, 10am5pm, Helping Paws, Hopkins. $75. Ilga Cimbulis, 612.385.3005, ilga@ilgacimbulis.com, www.ilgacimbulis.com

March 24 – Rosicrucian Open Meeting: “The Life of Paracelsus,” 11am-1pm, Essene Chapter AMORC , 4718 42nd Ave. N., Robbinsdale. Free lecture & discussion, entrance in back of building. Info: www.rosicrucian.org

March 27 – Introduction to Nutrition: With Paul Ratte, 6-9pm, $49, Normandale Community College, 9700 France Ave. S., Bloomington, MN . To register 952.358.8343. Visit normandale.augusoft.net

March 29 – Superconscious Energy Activation – Law of Attraction on Steroids: With Michael Kiefer, 6-9pm, $49, Normandale Community College, 9700 France Ave. S., Bloomington, MN . To register 952.358.8343. Visit normandale.augusoft.net

March 30 – CD Release Party: Michelle Glaser Music presents “Chakra Mirror Math Meditations” by Snow Angel release party. Live music and guided visualizations for healing auric wounds. A collaboration to serve humanity by invoking the power of sound to open the heart chakra and the 8th chakra, our soulmate’s heart chakra. Bonus: the profoundly transformational Lightworkers Meditation, which connects an entire soul group via humanity’s collective heart chakra. Friday, March 30, 6-8pm at Lake Harriet Spiritual Community. www.chakramirrormath.com or visit www.michelleglasermusic.com

March 31 – Dressing with Intention: A Fashion Feng Shui Guide to Energize Your Wardrobe, Closet and You! With Hinda Abrahamson, 9am-Noon, $59, Normandale Community College, 9700 France Ave. S., Bloomington, MN . To register 952.358.8343. Visit normandale.augusoft.net

March 31-April 1 – Kundalini Awakening Seminar: Join Master Chrism at the Spirit in the Desert, 7415 E. Elbow Bend Road, Carefree, AZ, www.spiritinthedesert.org. Instructions and Shaktipat will be given. Take the next step in your Total Evolution. For more info, call 602.369.0891, email iamwaitingmoon@yahoo.com or visit www.KundaliniAwakeningSeminars.com

April 2 – Day of Reflection: Theme for the month: The Purification – “It is the letting go.” Ritual, input, quiet time/reflection and discussion. Select two healing modalities: contemplative healing touch, acupuncture, reflexology, or spiritual direction. 9am-4pm with Delmarie Gibney, D.Min., $60 (includes lunch). WomanWell, A Place for Spirituality and Healing, 1784 Lacrosse Ave., St. Paul, 651.739.7953 or www.womanwell.org

April 11 – What Is Spiritual Dreaming? Learn how to understand the sacred messages in your dreams for help in daily life and for spiritual growth. Free! Wednesday, April 11, 7-8:30pm, Eckankar. Info: www.TempleofECK.org, 952.380.2200, 7450 Powers Blvd., Chanhassen. Pre-register, free booklet!

April 17 – Transmission of Light with Chrstine Day: This is your personal invitation from Christine Day to attend a transmission of light evening that opens your heart further to your Divine Self and your unlimited possibilities. $20, 7pm, Unity Church-Unitarian, Portland Avenue at Grotto Street N., St. Paul. Info: Amanae_fob_heartland@yahoo.com, 651.779.0852. For more information, visit www.frequenciesofbrilliance.com

April 18 – How to Awaken Past-Life Memories: Awaken past-life memories through spiritual exercises, dreams and Soul Travel. Understand and resolve karmic relationships for more love today. Free workshop, April 18, 7-8:30pm, Eckankar. TempleofEC K.org, 952.380.2200, 7450 Powers Blvd., Chanhassen. Preregister, free booklet!

April 21 – Moonlight & Magic Expo: Come join us and be among the Enchanted Forest featuring Fairies and Fantasy. Interactive classes every hour. Great products and unique vendors. Applications for vendors are now being accepted. Event: 9am-5pm, Cambria Suites, 9655 Grove Circle N., Maple Grove, MN. Contact Leigh, 763.684.1453, leighcohenwyatt@yahoo.com, www.enlightenedguidance.com

April 21 – “Let their voices be heard”: A Medium Gathering following the Moonlight & Magic Expo. Three of the best psychics in the Twin Cities will join the panel. $25, Cambria Suites, 9655 Grove Circle N., Maple Grove, MN . Contact Leigh, 763.684.1453, leighcohenwyatt@yahoo.com, www.enlightenedguidance.com

April 25 – Spiritual Wake-Up Calls: Learn how vivid dreams, Soul Travel adventures, visions or prophecy can awaken you to your spiritual destiny. Free! Wednesday, April 25, 7-8:30pm, Eckankar. www.TempleofECK.org, 952.380.2200, 7450 Powers Blvd., Chanhassen. Pre-register, free booklet.

April 28 – Longevity Health EXPO™: The Longevity EX PO offers options to look your best, feel your best and be your best at any age by keeping active. Suggestions for healthy living that may extend your life or improve the quality of your life. Saturday 10am-5:00pm,Maple Grove Community Center, 12951 Weaver Lake Road, Maple Grove, MN . $6 or free with a donation for the Food Shelf. Exhibit or attend: 952.238.1700 or visit www.MediaMaxEvents.com

May 5 – Beginning Psychic Development: A one-day intensive class. Psychics in the Cities will help you develop and recognize your gifts. Learn the basics, protection, grounding, mediumship, spirits, ghosts, meet your guides and much more. Psychic phenomenon is one of excitement, wonder and fear of the unknown. Whether you are skeptical or believe, this course will enlighten you. Saturday 9-5pm. $150/$125 prepaid. For details, please visit our site at www.psychicsinthecities.com or call 612.860.9196.

Ongoing - Reiki Training and / or Reiki Healing Sessions: Available any weekend through Rachel Miejan, Reiki by Miejan. Contact Rachel at 651.735.2863 or email rachel.miejan@gmail.com

Ongoing – Listen to Dahna Fox on her radio show “Akashic Wisdom”: Sundays, on www.bbsradio.com on Station2; 10pm Central (8pm Pacific, 9pm Mountain, 11pm Eastern). Call in Live or email your questions!

All Edge Happenings event listings appear in print, in our online PDF version of the magazine, online at our website at Edgemagazine.net, and sent to our email list by the first of each month. Call Cathy at 763.433.9291 for complete details on how to have your event publicized.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Edge Community Highlight :: Meditation & Yoga

Meditation & Yoga

Ancient technology to connect us to the deepest and most sacred part of ourselves is just as effective centuries ago as it is today. Meditation and Yoga offer more than peace of mind. True wellness. The following businesses and individuals offer Meditation & Yoga services in the Upper Midwest…and beyond:

Psychics, Mediums & Intuitives :: Next month If you are a Psychic, Medium & Intuitive, be listed here for only $50. Contact info + 50-word description of what you offer the community. Order your listing conveniently at Edgemagazine.net. For more info: 763.433.9291 or email cathy@edgemagazine.net. Deadline: February 17. Visit: Community listings online at edgemagazine.net/category/community/

All About…Me! Massage & Yoga, Lorrie Jacobson, 2910 Upper 55th St., Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076, 651.453.1221, lljacobson01@aol.com, AllAboutMeMassage.com – Our center is a place of healing. We offer many services for you to feel better, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Recently added is Kundalini Meditation & Yoga Class. Also, we offer Hatha Yoga two evenings during the week. Also, Massage, Reiki, Psychics, Shiatsu, Workshops, Psychic Fairs. Like us on Facebook!

All Faiths Meditation & Worship Services, Rev. Alan L. Pritz & Awake-In-Life, 612.721.4100, AlanPritz@q.com, www.awake-in-life.com – Meditation Worship Services are for persons of all faith traditions, or none, who desire inner nourishment through a meditation based spiritual service. Programs include: Opening Prayer Invocation; Guided Centering; Chanting; Meditation; Healing Offering; Inspirational Message. Inclusive format to deepen one’s inner-experience of and relationship with, the Divine. More info at www.theomcollective.com.

Awaken Counseling and Wellness, 1200 Hosford St., Hudson WI 54016, www.awakencounselingandwellness.com — Besides offering Counseling, Life Coaching, Massage, & Energy Healing, our center is pleased to offer Yoga & Meditation. Meditation by Maria: Offered every Thursday 8:45-9:15am. This is open for everyone in our beautiful tranquil yoga/meditation room. Hatha Yoga by Lucy: Offered Tuesdays 8-9am & Wednesdays 4:30-5:45pm. Chakra Workshops also offer a combination of Yoga & Meditation. Contact us through our website or visit our center!

Better Day Yoga, LLC, Sandy Krzyzanowski, 2905 Country Dr., Suite 120, Little Canada, MN 55117, 612.708.6900, sandyk@betterdayyoga.com, www.BetterDayYoga.com – Hatha Yoga in the Vinyasa style • Meditation/Breathwork classes for focus, clarity, stress relief and mindfulness • Facial Exercise classes to turn back the hands of time and add muscle tone and a fresh glow to your complexion • Private Consultations • On-site Corporate Programs • First building north of Nadeau Road.

Center of Light, 2548 Pleasant Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55404, 612.205.5545, Minneapolis@CentersofLight.org, www.centersoflight.org/minneapolis.html – Guided Mindfulness Meditation: learn to observe your thoughts and experiences. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30-6pm. Free. Introduction to Meditation and Christian Mysticism: move deeper than the body, thinking and emotions, into the reality of God’s peace within. Six-week class meets Wednesdays from 7:30-9pm. Free.

Circle Mind Body Medicine, Sheila Bauer, 123 W. Third St., Suite 6, Chaska, MN 55318, 651.248.0000, sheila@circlembm.com, www.circlembm.com – Meditation and experiential activities that promise to engage, relax and expand your sense of well-being. Simple. Practical. Effective. Reduce stress. Improve your health. Join a Circle today!

Cooking the Yoga Sutras, 650.504.7892, camyoga@gmail.com, www.cookingtheyogasutras.com – Offering an online course to help anyone have a better understanding of what yoga is and how it can improve your life. Millions of people practice hatha yoga. Few have time or courage to delve deeper into the ancient teachings behind that. Camella has developed an easy-to-watch and understand series of videos that look at 12 of Patanjali’s yoga sutras. Lecture, recipes and homework suggestions are included.

Lyrea Crawford, 608.549.2023, www.lyreacrawford.com – Coherency Training: Learn simple, yet profoundly effective meditative techniques to release limiting thought patterns, quiet the mind, and move toward full system integration. Weekend class includes instruction in Ishayas’ Ascension techniques, which powerfully catalyze the release of underlying stress. Info on various states of consciousness. Rochester, MN: April 20-22.

Devanadi Yoga, 2822 W. 43rd. St., Minneapolis, MN 55410, 612.926.8250, info@devanadiyoga.com, www.devanadiyoga.com – Located in Linden Hills, we offer a variety of traditional hatha yoga classes, teacher training, workshops and wellness therapies with experienced, multicertified teachers. As the first Green Yoga Studio in MN, our aim is to serve our local community, as well as operate with ethical, sustainable and Green business practices.

Laura Erdman-Luntz, MA, E-RYT(500), Musélan, Eden Prairie, MN, 651.649.4495, Laura@muselan.com, www.MuseLaura.com – Laura is one of the most experienced yoga teachers in the Twin Cities area, with over 20 years experience. Her classes and workshops are heart centered and alignment based. She offers international retreats (Italy in September 2012) and beginner and advanced Teacher Training programs and continuing education for Yoga Teachers.

Amy Erickson, RYT-200, Enstasy Yoga, Ramsey, MN, 763.443.1281, amy@enstasYoga.com, www.enstasYoga.com – Amy compassionately instructs private and semi-private yoga classes at her Ramsey studio and leads Employee Yoga Programs at Twin Cities workplaces. Amy creates a nurturing environment for her students by focusing on centering and breath, and emphasizing alignment while offering appropriate modifications. Amy honors each student as an individual.

Green Body Personal Training, David LaChapelle, 328 E. 9th St., Studio 1, St. Paul, 651.225.9895, david@greenbody.net, Greenbody.net – Green Body offers Yoga classes for all levels & abilities. Our practices are a Vinyasa style, in which you synchronize the movements to your breath. You will move through both standing and seated yoga postures with an emphasis on form. Detoxifies & exhilarates your body and mind. We have a variety of classes and styles to suit your particular taste.

Green Lotus Yoga & Healing Center – Lakeville: 18480 Kenyon Ave., Lakeville, MN 55044, 952.373.0055 • Mendota Heights: 750 Main St., #100, Mendota Heights, MN 55118, 651.319.9525, greenlotusyogactr.com – Green Lotus Yoga & Healing Center is uniquely integrated to nuture body, mind and spirit. With over 35 classes per week at each Center – including Yoga, Meditation, Tai Qi, Pilates, and Zumba – we have something for everyone. New students get a week of unlimited classes Free! We look forward to meeting you!

Highland Yoga & Meditation Center, 1040 Cleveland Ave. (south of Ford Parkway), St. Paul, MN 55116, www.highlandyogacenter.com • Contact: Niranjan, Nate Matanich at 612.730.0837 – Our Group Classes and Private Sessions specialize in Svaroopa® yoga, which unravels the deep-seated layers of tension in your body (a core opening), to create healing and personal transformation, while opening you to an illuminative inner experience of your own divine essence, which is the goal of all yoga. We offer satsang (a free meditation program) and a “Learn to Meditate” series as an official extension of Svaroopa® Vidya Ashram.

House of Prayer in the City, 425 Oak Grove St., Minneapolis, 320.363.3293, houseprayer@csbsju.edu, eHouseofPrayer.org – Are you looking for a place to practice Christian contemplation? Every Monday from 6:30-7:30pm, a group meets for silent prayer in a Christian setting. The format includes simple chanting and two 20-minute sits with a walking meditation between.Any type of silent meditative or contemplative practice is welcome.

Human Energy Matters, 651.484.9442, Shoreview – Beginning and advanced meditation classes in Shoreview, adults to tweens. $5- $10 per class. Learn techniques for: relaxation and wellbreathing; scan and balance chakras; connecting with Angels, the Divine Feminine etc.; Stones and Fairies. A Minnesota non-profit to help youth and adults live well.

Institute of Healing Studies, Surajit Sengupta, M.D. (A.M), 612.644.6258, www.healingstudies.com – Health and Wellness Program: Learn what is imbalance before sickness. Senguptamethod® consists of three important steps for total body healing: Nerve-Muscle integration™ • SS-Self-regulation Techniques™ • Mind-Body Integration.™ Learn the Wisdom of Good Health: Freedom from Stress, Anxiety and Depression. Ayurvedic medicine and Body Type, Diet and Nutrition. Ayurvedic Wellness Plan for Detoxification and Rejuvenation. Lose Weight and Gain Energy and Vitality.

Institute of the Himalayan Tradition, 1317 Summit Ave., St. Paul, MN, 651.645.1291, info@ihtyoga.org, www.ihtyoga.org – The foremost classical yoga, holistic wellness and spirituality center, offering year-round courses and seminars in gentle yoga, pre-natal yoga, beginning, intermediate and advanced hatha yoga, meditation, philosophy, psychology and teacher certification in hatha yoga and meditation, as well as BETA R and bio-feedback. Office hours mornings. Classes: Monday-Thursday evenings, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday mornings. Satsung Thursdays at 7:30pm.

Linden Hills Yoga and Massage, Karen Onny, 612-202-0337, Lindenhillsyogaandmassage.com – I teach yoga at the Lake Harriet Spiritual Community center at 44th and Upton Avenue S., Minneapolis. I have been teaching yoga for since 1999, and practicing yoga since 1994. I am also a massage therapist since 2002 and have an office at the Life in Light Chiropractic office on West 44th Street in Linden Hills. I’ve completed my Master Healer level in Spring Forest Qigong energy work. I am doing what I love, and loving what I do.

The Meditation Center, 631 University Ave. NE, Minneapolis, MN, 612.379.2386, www.themeditationcenter.org – The Meditation Center offers a complete system of Yoga training for a more joyful, effective, successful life. Its teachers offer a depth of knowledge and extensive experience in the 5,000-year-old unbroken spiritual tradition of Raja Yoga.

Minneapolis Meditation Group of Self-Realization Fellowship, 112 W. 43rd St., Minneapolis MN, 612.788.8873, www.srfminneapolis.org – SRF is an international religious society founded in 1920 by Paramahansa Yogananda, author of “Autobiography of a Yogi.” Books, CD s, DVDs and Lessons on Concentration, Meditation and Kriya Yoga are available. Sunday, Meditation Service 9:30-10:15am, Reading Service 10:30am, Thursday Inspirational service 7:30pm. Meditation is a part of every SRF service.

The St. Paul Yoga Center, 1162 Selby Ave., 651.644.7141 or 651.244.8846, www.stpaulyogacenter.com – The St. Paul Yoga Center for 17 years has offered authentic yoga teachings for all levels and abilities: Yoga for Women, pregnant Women, Seniors, Children, and a donation-only class. Two newly decorated studios and 14 highly qualified and dedicated teachers wish to share the beauty of yoga with all!

Kate Sciandra, 4601 Excelsior Blvd. Suite 337, St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55416, 612.202.5583, kate@thehealingpresence.com, www.thehealingpresence.com – Mindful, patient, honest, individual coaching and group instruction. Develop the skills to heal your body, quiet your mind and soothe your spirit. Classes and coaching focus on meditation for health, pain and stress relief and professional and personal growth. I have been providing hands-on health care and instruction for 20 years.

Spark Clinic, Desirée Brazelton, 4748 Chicago Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55407, 612.232.6453, getwell@sparkclinic.org, SparkClinic.org – We offer 24 yoga classes a week in several different styles, including Yin, Restorative, Hatha, Family, Vinyasa, Foundations and Slow Flow – appealing to beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Our Sunday morning Open Meditation is a beautiful combination of guided meditation and silence where we hold a space for quiet contemplation.

Wisdom Ways Center for Spirituality, 1890 Randolph Ave., St. Paul, MN, 651.696.2788, www.wisdomwayscenter.org – Offering Christian Meditation. Times of Prayer (free): Tuesdays, 7-7:40pm. Day of Contemplative Prayer on Saturday, March 24, 8:30am-3:15pm, $40.

The Yoga Barn, 1697 County Road K, New Richmond, WI 54017, 715.246.3406, Judie@YogaNYou.com, www.YogaNYou.com – The practice of Yoga and life as it is. Classes are offered year round – call for Holiday exceptions. All proceeds go to local charities. Mondays: Fundamentals 6:30-7:30pm, Advanced Yoga 7:30-8:30pm, Meditation intro 5:45-6:15pm. Wednesdays: Balance/Stability Ball 6:30-7:30pm. Bring your own ball and resistance band – limited balls at Yoga Barn. 8-Week Introduction yoga. Ongoing sessions (call for details) 6:30-7:30, $70 minimum donation.

Yoga Loft, Willmar, MN, 320.214.7231, ayogaloft@charter.net, www.yogaloft.net – Owned by Mary Beth Nehl, RYT /EY RT 500, along with her husband Larry, the Yoga Loft Studio is home to a variety of classes, workshops and Study Groups. At Yoga Loft, we believe that those who come to practice will discover and share energy of love, peace and light with self, each other, family, friends and community.

Yoga North Duluth – Yoga Teacher Training & Yoga Studio, 4628 Pitt St., Duluth, MN, 888.722.YOGA, YogaNorthDuluth.com, Info@YogaNorthDuluth.com – Yoga North is known for its Teacher Training programs and its emphasis on the Yamas & Niyamas. Yoga North provides yoga classes in a variety of styles, including Therapeutic yoga, Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Kundalini, Restorative, Yin, Children’s yoga, as well as a number of specialized classes and workshops on yogic thought and Eastern philosophy. With more than 20 weekly classes and over a dozen instructors, there is a class to serve everyone’s practice.

Yoga Prairie, Karen Kinnard, E-RYT, 8783 Columbine Rd., Eden Prairie, MN 55344, 952.944.6096, www.yogaprairie.com – Studio in Eden Prairie provides yoga classes, yoga teacher training (200 hours), Qi Gong, Ecstatic Dance, Meditation and Mat Pilates.

Friday, January 27, 2012

Updating Your Soul’s Journey: What you came here to do has probably changed

By Norma Gentile

For most people, psychic gifts need to be relearned in each lifetime. The world is vibrationally distinct in each lifetime — and so is your physical body. It is only natural that you would have to relearn how to be energetically in relationship to yourself and to the world. This is particularly true about how we relate to our soul’s journey and foreknowing future aspects of it.

Whatever your soul planned to do here before you incarnated on Earth has probably changed. Especially if you incarnated before 1972. Humanity changed. The planet changed. Whatever your soul decided to do here on Earth before you incarnated has probably changed.

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Read the full article, and others like it at: http://edgemagazine.net/2012/01/updating-your-souls-journey/

Monday, January 9, 2012

February Community Listing: "Meditation & Yoga"

Meditation & Yoga

By admin

Our featured Holistic Community - business resources - for the month of February 2012 Each month, The Edge features a segment of the holistic community that supports your needs. In February 2012, we feature Meditation & Yoga – those who offer classes, information and support for those interested in meditation and Yoga. Your Community Listing includes your business name, address, phone, email and website + a 50-word description of what you offer. Community Listings are only $50 for placement … [Read more...]

Category: Community

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Edge Wellness Directory (Fall 2011)

Edge Directory

Animal Healing & Resources

Cat Care Clinic, Dr. Susan Swanson Cat Health Care

Minnetonka Animal Hospital Animal Health Care

Healing Centers & Education

All Ways Health Center, Dr. Kathleen Higgins, director Holistic Healing

Brigid’s House Healing Center

Calhoun Natural Medicine & Aesthetics Natural Medicine & Aesthetics

Complete Oriental Medical Care, LLC, Steven Sonmore, L.Ac. Acupuncture

Dynamic Minds, Inc. Hypnosis Center & Training, Susan Just Hypnotherapy Certification Training

Holly House Center for Integrated HealthCare Integrated Health Care

Integrative Health Education Center at Normandale Community College-Continuing Education Holistic Health Education

LaCombe Consulting, Connye LaCombe, Ed.D., C.H. Hypnosis & Healing

New Awareness Hypnotherapy, Vicki Hanson Past Life Regression Therapy

Psinergy Natural Health & Holistic Wellness, SchaOn Esogetics: Colorpuncture, Crystal, Sacred Geometry, Sound & Other Therapies

The Meta Institute Life Coaching, Reiki & More

Healing Products & Resources

Angelic Therapy Harps, Barbie Edwards Musical Healing Instruments

Ki Stones, Sheryl and Dale Fisher Stones & Stone Energy

Leviticus 11, Diane Miller, Dianne R. Miller Healthy Food

MIST Exotics, Michael Dyda Essential Oils & Wellness

Plant Extracts International Inc., Jill Rivard and Bill McGilvray, directors Aromatherapy, Essential Oils, Bioactive Plant Fractions, H2EO® AirCare Diffusers, Inhalers, Classes & Workshops

The Sacro Wedgy® Rebalancing The Hips

Young Living Essential Oils, Janet Becker Essential Oils - Therapeutic Grade