Springtime Wants to Dance
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Newness paints the skies again
A rainbow makes her mark
The proof that fresh beginnings lie
Just beyond the dark.
Sun Salutations: Illuminate Your True Self
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If you are new to yoga, you might not know the term Sun Salutation. If you are a regular yogi, you’ve likely not only heard of it – but also have been guided through many in your yoga classes. Often, we come to yoga class and do whatever the teacher says, sometimes not even really knowing the “why”. In yoga, understanding the “why” behind things can be just as illuminating as the “how”. Understanding the logic can help facilitate deeper personal growth and thus, a more robust yoga experience.
Read MoreEggs: A Symbol of Spring
/Eggs have long been regarded as a symbol of spring. From ancient civilizations to modern times, eggs have, for ages, symbolized new life….
Read MoreWe Are Never Alone
/There are many energetic beings that support humanity. They are as unique as humans are diverse. Some people like to work with angels, and some may be more comfortable with saints, animals, or nature. They are ALL here to help, teach, and guide us on our journey.…
Read MoreAyurvedic Tips for Spring
/It’s hard to imagine, as I write this while watching big flakes of snow fall in yet another winter storm, that spring is just around the corner. As the days grow longer and the sun begins to warm the earth, we feel the energies of earth, and our own energies, shift…..
Read MoreCold Herbed Spring Pea & Asparagus Soup with Ginger Hazelnut Crunch
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This recipe, from Anna Klimmek, of Happy Food MN, is healthy, easy, colorful, and seasonal. It is truly a taste of springtime!
Read More#Girldinner
/#girldinner actually is a fizzy new take on a revered tradition. We hope you enjoy our assembled ideas and add to them.
Read MoreMarcia’s Musings: It’s Me, Marcia
/Hey, God, are you there? It’s me, Marcia. Usually, as I sit on my cushion, I listen for and to you. As you know, sometimes, I call you God, other times Universe. Other times, Goddess. In a long life with you, I learned you hear and answer to many names. I know you’re there.
Read MorePartner Yoga: A Heart-Felt Practice for Two
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Partner yoga, at the very least, is simply fun - and can be so much more. Communication is the most important tool during a couple’s practice. Unlike a traditional yoga class where you quietly focus on your breath and turn inward, in partner yoga you focus on the other.
Read MoreWhy Private Yoga or Small Classes Might Be Best for You
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For some, private yoga is a steppingstone to overcoming their discomfort of being a “newbie” in a group yoga class. For others, it's a convenient home workout that's customized to their needs and energy levels. And sometimes, a private yoga class is a safe place for students to move their bodies, ease their pain, and release the week's stress.
Read MoreMeet Yoga Teacher Ashley Vasas
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Ashley is passionate about sharing the power of yoga, movement, and philosophy to help her students open themselves up to vibrant health, joy, and connection to self. She was a yoga practitioner for years before being called to share this beautiful practice with others. After discovering the transformation that yoga can offer, Ashley was inspired to help others who feel disconnected from their body and spirit. Today, Ashley helps her students connect with their potential through yoga, meditation, and self-love. Ashley is devoted to deepening her yoga knowledge and earned her RYT-500 advanced training in 2022. She has studied many yoga modalities to serve her students’ unique needs, including Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, pre-and post-natal, Yoga Nidra, meditation, and Yoga Tune Up®. When she’s not on the mat, Ashley enjoys cooking, gardening, traveling, and spending time with her husband and cats.
Practice with Ashley
Love Yourself
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You’ve heard the saying, “One cannot truly love another until they truly love themselves.” Yet, we often find it much easier to feel love for others than we do for ourselves. You may be asking: What does it even really mean to love ourselves?
Read MoreMarcia's Musings: Paying Tribute
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Today, I pay tribute to a man who learned to live in “the world of and”, who embraced change, a meaningful space in the philosophy of yoga, particularly in the therapeutic approach of Yoga Nidra, and in Buddhist psychology.
Read MoreChair Yoga: The Benefits of (Seated) Cobra Pose
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Seated cobra pose is a great way to counteract the effects of sitting at a desk or computer all day and can be as simple as doing a few repetitions every hour or so while at work.
Read MoreSuccessful Goal Setting for Your Best Year Ever
/There are various reasons why most resolutions fall flat by the end of February. Often, the goals we set are too vague, aren’t strategic, or are just plain unattainable. Not achieving those goals can leave people feeling more discouraged than ever. How can you set successful goals?
Read MoreThe Vagus Nerve and an Answer to a Prayer
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Have you heard of the vagus nerve or polyvagal theory? And how stress is related to it? Or how to pay attention to your vagus nerve for greater well-being and health? And you’re not sure what this means? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, this article is for you.
Read MoreGreen Lotus Teacher Training - More Than Poses
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I knew right away when I walked in the door that Green Lotus would play an important role in my life. I actively was seeking a yoga teacher-training program that felt right and offered the skills needed to teach yoga in a professional, safe, and meaningful way. What I did not know was that I would not only graduate from the RYT-200 program, but also…
Read MoreMarcia's Musings: Tenderness Isn’t a Season
/At this time of the year, we often feel tender: tender toward other people, tender toward the natural world and all its creatures, tender toward life itself, tender perhaps even toward ourselves. Images both sweet, like a dog and cat sleeping together, and horrifying, like the pain and suffering borne by innocent civilians on both sides of a war, elicit tender thoughts.
Read MoreHoliday Traditions
/Each December, at Green Lotus, we ask members of our wonderful staff to share some of their favorite recipes. This year we asked them to share their seasonal traditions as well. From our hearths to yours, we hope you enjoy the recipes, the stories, and the memories that we share with you this year.
Read MoreEasy Cranberries Everyone Will Love
/I can’t remember when or where I found this recipe, but it has been my go-to my entire adult life: My family members vie for the leftovers, if there are any. This recipe only takes five minutes from start to finish – and there is no cooking.
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