True North Yoga MN

I’ve been looking forward to a summer full of yoga classes and fun events, but life has a different path for me.

I’ve recently been diagnosed with cancer and I’ll be taking the summer off from teaching yoga to take care of my health. My cancer is both highly treatable and curable. This diagnosis was very unexpected and is a big reminder that there is so much in life we cannot control; what we can control is how we respond to it. I’m responding by taking time to care for myself and trusting in my medical team to get me through this.

I know I will learn a lot along this journey and I’ll post occasional updates on my personal account, , if you’d like to follow along.

Thank you for supporting me and my small business this past year. I hope you have a wonderful summer and I looking forward to reconnecting in the fall!

- Nikki ❤️

If you feel like you have a hard time focusing, have brain fog or just can’t concentrate - give yoga a try.

In a yoga class, time is spent calming your mind and practicing techniques to focus your thought on a single subject - typically your surroundings or your breath. These techniques can help you off the mat to improve clarity and focus.

Reach out to learn more about the benefits of yoga or to schedule your first class.

Back in MN this week and loving this beautiful day today.

Outdoors in one of my favorite places to be. There is something about the fresh air, the sounds, and in the spring, the sights and feelings of new growth all around that makes me happy.

It took awhile for me to realize this. When things were busy with work and family I didn’t have as much time to appreciate being outside. Yoga has helped me slow down and notice how things feel in my body. It’s helped me recognize the little things that bring me joy and given me permission to trust my gut.

I offer yoga classes indoors, outdoors, for all ages and all experience levels. Let’s use yoga to help you slow down and find what makes you happy.

True North Yoga offers yoga and meditation wherever you are.

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Ready to try yoga but not sure what to expect?

Read this blog post to learn more✨

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The grass IS greener where you water it.

Are you watering the things that are most important to you right now?

Seated Eagle Arm pose is great for stretching out tight shoulders. Give it a try:

Start from any comfortable seated position. Reach your arms out wide to either side. Bring your arms forward in front of you and cross your right arm under your left, crossing at the elbows. Bend your elbows to about 90 degrees and reach palms around to touch. Lift your elbows to chin height and hold for 5-10 breaths. Slowly release your arms, shake them out and repeat on the other side.

Seated Eagle Arm pose will look different for every BODY. Find what feels good for you:
- Sit in a chair.
- Bring backs of hands together instead of palms.
- Try bringing opposite hand to opposite shoulder instead of hands together.

Give this pose a try and notice how it feels in your body.

Private yoga classes are a great way to give yourself exactly what you need.

Whether it’s a workout, a deep stretch, improving mobility and balance, or time to destress - your private class is designed just for you.

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You can do yoga anywhere.

True North Yoga brings yoga to you and meets you wherever you are.

Feeling stressed? Overwhelmed? Burnt out?

Yoga can help.

Message me to learn more about yoga classes designed just for you, at a time that works for you and a location that’s convenient for you.

There are so many types of yoga and they are all wonderful. Have you tried Gentle Yoga?

Check out the latest blog post to learn why Gentle Yoga is so great. Link in bio.

Yoga is a mind-body experience that can help you feel good all day.

Try a yoga class with True North Yoga and notice your mood improve. True North Yoga brings yoga to you on your schedule - reach out to learn more and book your class today.

This Wide Leg Forward Fold pose is a great pose to stretch out tight hips and low back. Give it a try:

Start standing with legs in a wide leg stance, keep a small bend in your knees. Fold forward from your hips and bring hands down toward the floor. Try to let your head and whole upper body hang heavy. Hold for 10 breaths and slowly roll yourself back up to standing.

Wide Leg Stretch pose will look different for every BODY. Find what feels good for you:
- Keep a big bed in your knees.
- Bring hands to thighs or shins instead of to the floor.
- Try wrapping hands around behind the calves and drawn your chest closer to your legs.

Give this pose a try and notice how it feels in your body.

No matter your age, True North Yoga has yoga for you.

It be done in a chair.
It can be done standing up.
It can be done on a mat.

Reach out today to learn more about yoga tailored just for you.

This week’s snow is taking me back to my Snowga class on January 7.

You can do yoga anywhere, even outside in the snow ❄️

Contact me to learn more about my mobile yoga services where I bring yoga to you.

Yoga helps keep your immune system strong.

The movements help the body flush the lymphatic system. This gets immune cells out to where they are needed.

Bonus: The mindfulness in yoga helps reduce stress and fatigue that might be causing you to get sick in the first place.

Give yoga a try and see how you feel.

Reach out to learn more about private and small group classes designed just for you and your schedule.

Yoga has many benefits for mental wellbeing. It’s not just a physical practice but a practice for your mind, body and soul.

Check out my latest blog post to learn how yoga can play a role in your mental wellbeing. Link in bio.

Tight hamstrings can cause pain and misalignment throughout the body.

This Half Split Pose is a great pose to try to stretch them out:

Start on hands and knees, slide your right leg out to the side and then forward. Bring the right leg between the hands and keep the leg extended long. Slowly lower chest down toward your right thigh to deepen the stretch. Hold for 10 breaths. Repeat on the other side by bringing the left leg forward.

Half Split Pose will look different for every BODY. Find what feels good for you:
- Place a blanket under the knees for more comfort.
- Start from kneeling on knees to move the legs forward.
- Use block or a stack of books under your hands to create extra space.
- Slightly bend your front knee to relax the stretch.

Give this pose a try and notice how it feels in your body.

Goat Yoga will be back for Summer 2024!

If you’re up for something out of the ordinary - join me in Corcoran this summer.

Mark your calendars:
🐐June 8: 9:30-11:00am
🐐July 6: 9:30-11:00am
🐐August 3: 9:30-11:00am

Check out the latest blog post to learn ways to incorporate yoga practices into your work day to help you get through your day with more ease. (Link in bio)

Yoga doesn’t need to be in a studio or on a mat, it can be anywhere.

If you would like to bring yoga classes to your office, True North Yoga can bring yoga to you and your team.

Cold hands and feet? Yoga could help.

True North Yoga makes yoga convenient and accessible to all by offering private 1:1 classes and small group classes at your home, neighborhood or office. Reach out to learn more!

Lunging poses help to stretch the hips and hamstrings. Stretching the hips helps improve your mobility and often can help with low back pain as tight hips can cause misalignment throughout the body.

This Low Crescent Lunge pose is a great pose to try:

From hands and knees, bring your right foot forward to the inside of your right thumb. Deeply bend your right knee so that the knee is aligned over your ankle. Start to lift your chest up and bring both hands to your front thigh. You can stay right here or you can reach your arms up overhead. Notice how you are feeling through the front of the left hip flexor. Take a few breaths here holding the pose. When you are ready, bring both hands back to the floor and send your right leg back to hands and knees position. Repeat on the other side by bringing the left leg forward.

Low Crescent Lunge will look different for every BODY. Find what feels good for you:
- Place a blanket under the knees for more comfort.
- Use block or a stack of books under the hands to bring the floor closer to you.

Give this pose a try and notice how it feels in your body.

True North Yoga brings yoga to you when it works for you.

Whether you are looking to improve flexibility, mobility, balance or manage stress - yoga can help.

All classes are customized to your needs.

Reach out today to learn more and get yoga on your schedule.

This warm weather has me dreaming of outdoor yoga.

There is something special about being outside with the breeze and the birds and just being present.

Schedule private to small group classes with True North Yoga. Classes are customized to you, your schedule and the location of your choice.

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Yoga is an activity that can be done at any age. While the class styles and practices may look different, the benefits remain for all ages.

Check out this blog post to learn what yoga can look and feel like for all ages. Link in bio.

Strong bones are important to support us and protect us. Use yoga as a low-impact way to help keep your bones strong.

True North Yoga makes yoga convenient and accessible to all by offering private 1:1 classes and small group classes at your home, neighborhood or office. Reach out to learn more!

Side stretching poses are common in yoga. These stretches help improve spinal mobility and flexibility which can ease back pain, improve posture, and prevent injuries.

This Wide Leg Side Stretch pose is a great pose to try:

From a seat, move your legs into a wide leg position. Take a breath in and on your exhale start to lean to your right, slide your right hand down your right leg toward your foot. Reach your left arm up and over to the right. Try to keep both hips planted on the ground. Take a few breaths here and notice where you are feeling this stretch. When you are ready bring yourself back to sitting straight and repeat on the left side.

Wide Leg Side Stretch will look different for every BODY. Find what feels good for you:
- Sit on a pillow or blanket for more comfort.
- Keep knees bent for tight hamstrings.
- Bring hand to the outside of the leg you are stretching toward (instead of hand on the leg).

Give this pose a try and notice how it feels in your body.

True North Yoga brings yoga to you for your ultimate convenience. No drive time to the studio and classes designed for exactly what you need.

Whether it’s 1:1 at your home or small group in your neighborhood, True North Yoga is here for you.

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Moms: this one is for you!❤️

Check out 5 poses to help you recenter and recharge. You deserve it!

A healthy spine is important to maintain mobility and to be able to move with ease.

Yoga can help.

Reach out to learn how True North Yoga can help you get started with yoga.