COREPOWER YOGA MINNESOTA NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE
| | | Karma Yoga |  | Saturday, July 26th 10:30am - 2:30pm on the Banks of the Mississippi We will meet at the Minneapolis studio at 10:00am, and will walk to the volunteer site together. The Mississippi River Challenge is an annual Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR)event that raises awareness of the river's importance. Roughly 600 participants paddle or pedal in or along the river and raise pledges or funds for FMR, much like marathon or race participants do. Unfortunately, this spot is known for having many bottles and other objects that can get in boater's way, or possibly injure someone's foot as they get off their bike. Volunteers will help clean up the riverfront and the general rest stop area; they will also help serve lunch. Once participants have eaten, volunteers can enjoy lunch on the riverbanks as well. Please join us for this wonderful opportunity! Please contact Nicole for more information. | | St. Paul Studio Under Construction | | We are excited to announce the expansion of our St. Paul Studio! Please excuse any inconveniences the construction may cause. Also, please leave us your suggestions for the new schedule in our suggestion box at the front desk. Thanks for your continued support and energy! | Please check website for class schedule updates. | | Yogi Book Club 
You are invited to join us for the first meeting of the Yogi Book Club. Sunday, August 17th 3:30 - 5:00pm at the St. Paul Studio. Our first reading selection will be A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle. Please read and come prepared to share your thoughts! Also, bring your suggestions for future selections, as we will agree on a book and a possible meeting date for next time. You'll have the option to practice yoga together before or after the meeting. Please RSVP to Arissa via email. | | | Earn Retail Bucks! |  | | Refer friends to try their free week and you'll earn RETAIL BUCKS! How to earn Retail Bucks (credit in your CorePower Yoga account):
- Take a stack of FREE YOGA cards at the front desk.
- Write your name on the card, & for every person who uses the FREE YOGA card, receive $5 in your CorePower Yoga account.
- Retail Bucks can be used for yoga packages or retail items - take your pick! Offer valid at participating locations. | Membership has Flexibility CorePower Yoga is proud to offer an exclusive membership program that provides you with endless value! Receive the following benefits when you sign up:
- A 5% retail discount as long as your membership exists
- EXPRESS self-check in with an exclusive member scan card (limited studios)
- Save up to 15% on all Lifestyle Programs and Teacher Trainings Take advantage of CorePower Yoga Membership at your studio today! Offer valid at participating locations. | | Dear Yogi, Perfect weather has arrived, which means running, hiking and biking trails await. Remember, your yoga practice provides an important complement to these repetitive motion activities. For quick relief, make your way into prasarita padottanasana, July's Asana of the Month; to immerse yourself in a deeper commitment, find CorePower Yoga's Yogi Training Program. With summer activities in full-force, surrender into the balance your body needs. |  Asana of the Month: Prasarita Padottanasana (Pra-sa-REE-tah pah-doh-than-AHS-anna) Prasarita = stretched out, expanded, spread, with outstretched limbs
Pada = foot
Ut = intense
Tan = to stretch or extend
Summertime weather provides a realm of outdoor activities to complement our yoga practices. Biking, hiking and running trails await our presence, which inevitably means tight hamstrings. Find relief with this deep forward fold.
How to achieve Prasarita:
From a standing straddle position with feet 3 - 4 feet apart, rest your hands on your hips and extend from your low spine, reach your chest high, and begin to fold forward from the hips until your upper body folds down between your legs. Make sure your feet are parallel if you have low back issues, or slightly turned in. Engage the quadriceps to allow the hamstrings to open safely, and shift your weight forward toward the balls of your feet. Head and neck are completely relaxed while the shoulders draw away from the ears. Spine stays long and neutral. Hands can rest on the mat in front of you, or for a deeper stretch, grasp your big toes with your thumb and your first two fingers, clasp your hands around your ankles, or slide your fingers underneath the outside of your feet.
If you have extremely tight hamstrings or a low back injury, modify this posture by placing each of your hands on a block rather than the floor, or place your hands on your thighs or calves, and soften your knees.
Prasarita provides length in the back body, relieves stress, headaches and insomnia. This is a great posture for those who sit at work, or practice any repetitive motion sports like biking or running. Enjoy the calming benefits of Prasarita Padottanasana after a strenuous workout or a long day. |  Balancing Workshop at Eden Prairie Join Aleeah Sheehan for a balancing workshop at CorePower Yoga Eden Prairie. When: Thursday, July 10th
7:30pm - 9:00pm Where: CorePower Yoga Eden Prairie Investment: $20 Contact Missy for more information or to sign up! | | Yogi Training Find your full expression and take your yoga and life to the next level with CorePower Yoga's Yogi Training. Now is the perfect time to move deeper into your physical and spiritual yoga practice. Where: St. Paul Studio
When: August 23rd & 24th
Followed by four weeknight seminar sessions. Find out more about Yogi Training! Contact Kai for more information, or to sign up! | |  Retail Feature of the Month: Jade Harmony Mat Jade Harmony's yoga mat is an eco-friendly no-slip mat that guarantees optimum grip. This mat offers a superior cushion, grip, and more resilience than other yoga mats. Made from natural rubber (with no PVC), the Jade Harmony mat is 3/16" thick, adding comfort and traction to your practice. And the best thing about buying a Jade Harmony mat? Harmony plants a tree for every mat purchased. Find your Jade Harmony mat in CorePower Yoga Retail Boutiques nationwide. | | CorePower Yoga is Expanding!
CorePower Yoga is thrilled to announce five new studio locations opening this summer!
Minnesota:
Edina - now open!
7495 France Avenue
Edina, MN 55435
952.835.9642
Minnetonka - now open! 13879 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55305
952.249.9642
Illinois:
Chicago Southloop - opening in August 555 W. Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60607
312.829.9642
Oregon:
Portland Southeast - now open!
844 SE Morrison Street
Portland, OR 97214
503.233.9642
California:
Aliso Viejo - opening in August/September
26711 Aliso Creek Road
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
949.831.9642
Opening dates are subject to change. | | "Live with intention. Walk to the edge. Listen hard. Practice wellness. Play with abandon. Laugh. Choose no regret. Appreciate your friends. Continue to learn. Do what you love. Live as if this is all there is." - Mary Anne Radmacher | | | Namasté, CorePower Yoga Minnesota | | | | | | | | CorePower Yoga | 333 E. 13th Ave | Denver | CO | 80210 | |
| Karma Yoga |  | CorePower Yoga invites you to raise your yoga practice to a new level through the Karma Yoga project. When: Saturday, June 21st 11:30pm - 1:30pm Where: Feed My Starving Children Join us to help package meals to feed needy children in the Middle East & Africa. Email Nicole for more information or to sign up! |
| Earn Retail Bucks! |  | Refer friends to try their free week and you'll earn RETAIL BUCKS! How to earn Retail Bucks (credit in your CorePower Yoga account):
- Take a stack of FREE YOGA cards at the front desk.
- Write your name on the card, & for every person who uses the FREE YOGA card, receive $5 in your CorePower Yoga account.
- Retail Bucks can be used for yoga packages or retail items - take your pick! |
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Dear Yogi,The seasons have practically changed overnight. One day, Spring flowers are just beginning to bloom. The next day, the sun is rising at 5:30 am and the afternoon high is 90 degrees. In a time of sudden shift, allow yourself to find balance and equilibrium. Steady your body with ardha chandrasana, or revive your spirit with Karma Yoga. Find what you need to stabilize your mind and soul. |
 Asana of the Month: Ardha Chandrasana Half Moon Pose
Ardha = half
Chandra = glittering, shining, having the brilliancy or hue of light; usually translated as "moon"
In hatha yoga, the sun and moon represent the two polar energies of the human body. In fact, the word hatha is a compound of the words Ha and Tha meaning sun and moon. To achieve Ardha Chandrasana: From extended side angle pose (right foot forward), plant your right hand under your right shoulder and extend your back leg up to 90 degrees. Reach your left hand toward the ceiling and create space between your two hands. Roll your left hip on top of the right but spiral your left inner thigh forward. Your torso should face the wall in front of you. Extend from the crown of your head to the back foot, root your grounded leg towards the earth and engage your belly. Allow yourself to be strong and solid in the pose. Turn your gaze up toward your extended hand or if your balance is thrown off keep your gaze down.
Half moon pose strengthens the core, ankles, thighs and spine, and also improves sense of balance and coordination. It is a great pose for runners, bikers and hikers. Discover your half moon and find harmony in polar opposition. |
 Yoga Teacher Training:
Everyone has a teacher within themselves. Find your inner guide with CorePower Yoga's Power or Hot Teacher Training Programs.
Find out more about Teacher Training.
Seven-week program:
Minneapolis Studio Begins Wednesday, June 4th Don't have the time to participate in the seven week program? Immerse yourself in a week-intensive program in Colorado! |
 CorePower Yoga BootCamp: Transform your Body
The term "BootCamp" can be intimidating. Images of yelling drill sergeants and whistles often come to mind. That is, unless the BootCamp in question is a two-week, yoga-inspired fitness challenge created by CorePower Yoga. Join us and receive the encouragement and inspiration you need to change your routine! Upcoming Programs: Beginning Sunday, June 8th: Minneapolis - Two Locations! St. Paul & St. Louis Park |
Literature of the Month:Yoga and the path of the Urban Mystic by Darren Main "Remember that yoga, like all mystical traditions, is a practice, not perfection. It's the process of returning to your yoga practice over and over again that gives you the benefits... "Car horns will continue to distract you; the drama of your ego and external environment will pull your mind far from the practice of yoga, but eventually you will return. That is how it works. Try to let go of the idea that you need to do yoga perfectly to see its benefits and learn to enjoy the process of waking to a deeper understanding of who you really are. By doing this, you will know joy, and that joy will be your gift to a world that very much needs our healing." Namaste, Darren
The above excerpt is drawn from the book, Yoga and the path of the Urban Mystic by Darren Main. Find this and other inspirational books at CorePower Yoga Retail boutiques nationwide. |
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CorePower Yoga is Expanding! CorePower Yoga is thrilled to announce five new studio locations opening this summer! Minnesota: Edina - now open! 7495 France Avenue Edina, MN 55435 952.835.9642 Minnetonka - opening July 1st 13879 Ridgedale Drive Minnetonka, MN 55305 952.249.9642 Illinois: Chicago Southloop - opening mid-July 555 W. Roosevelt Road Chicago, IL 60607 312.829.9642 Oregon:Portland Southeast - opening July 1st 844 SE Morrison Street Portland, OR 97214 503.233.9642 California:
Aliso Viejo - opening August 1st 26711 Aliso Creek Road Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 949.831.9642 Opening dates are subject to change. Please check www.corepoweryoga.com for up-to-date studio opening information. |
"Without judging, without buying into our likes and dislikes, we can always encourage ourselves to just be here again and again and again." - Pema Chodron
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| | | BootCamp Challenge | | Summer is almost here! Kick-start your summer fitness with these fun, intense workouts designed to strengthen, tone and sculpt your body. | Where: CorePower Yoga Eden Prairie When: Friday, May 9th - Sunday, May 11th Investment: $100 Enroll in the Eden Prairie BootCamp Challenge and receive $100 off the BootCamp program at St. Louis Park or St. Paul studios! Contact Maia for more information. | | CorePower Yoga Edina is Opening May 15th! 
This 6200 sq. foot facility has been designed to offer one-of-a-kind personal pampering and a unique retreat from any busy day. Located in Centennial Lakes Plaza below Cucumber's restaurant on France Avenue, your personal oasis overlooks the water, mini golf course and skating rink of Centennial Lakes Park. - Rediscover yourself in yoga
- Revive yourself in the spa
- Reward yourself in the retail boutique
All new students to CorePower Yoga that live in the Twin Cities area receive one free week of yoga classes. No strings, no commitments, just a great way to bliss out for free. | | | | | | Friday Night by Candlelight with Nielle |  | | Spend your Friday evenings moving through a gentle C2 flow to the beat of a grooving soundtrack. When: Every Friday night at 8pm Where: CorePower Yoga Uptown All levels welcome! Stay tuned for information on a new candlelight flow to be added to the Uptown schedule on Sunday evenings! Check the CorePower Yoga Uptown location page for updates. | | Balancing Workshop with Aleeah Sheehan | 
When: Thursday, May 15th 7:30pm - 9:00pm Where: Eden Prairie Studio Cost: $20.00 | | Balancing postures synchronize the two hemispheres of the body to create connection and stability in asana practice. The foundations of balance will be achieved through the exploration of the core strength, breath control and the union of mind and body. All levels are welcome! Email Missy for more information. | | | Dear Yogi, For many of us, it's difficult to slow down and take an easier route on the bulk of our journeys; it's often more of a challenge to "practice easy" on our yoga mats and in our lives. This month, make it your intent to maintain ease. Gain endless value and simplicity in automatic monthly payments with CorePower Yoga Membership; or simplify your relationship with food in CorePower Yoga's Nutrition Program. Dare yourself to uncomplicate your life. |  Membership has Flexibility
CorePower Yoga is proud to offer an exclusive membership program that provides you with endless value!
Sign up for membership between now and May 31st, and receive the following benefits: - A 5% retail discount as long as your membership exists
- *EXPRESS self-check in with an exclusive member scan card
- CorePower Yoga water bottle and CorePower Yoga - Harmony mat
- 15 - 20% discounts on all Lifestyle Programs and Teacher Trainings
*Express self-check in will be available at all studios soon. Take advantage of CorePower Yoga Membership at your studio today! |  CorePower Yoga Nutrition Program: Evolve your Way of Life Summer is approaching which means the variety of seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables are abundant. Take this opportunity to discover which foods are easiest for you to prepare and make you feel your best. "There are many people out there who are puzzled why all the things they have tried have not helped them feel better and have more energy. The CorePower Yoga Nutrition Program is definitely the answer for them and I'm excited for you to reach them." Sherif, Denver The CorePower Yoga Nutrition Program is not a diet; it's a lifestyle change. Minnepolis Minneapolis studio Friday, May 16th - Sunday, May 18th Followed by three seminar sessions: May 19th, 27th & June 2nd |  Retail Feature of the Month:
be present be present was developed in Denver in 2002 by Amy Lopatin Dobrin.
Amy's background in athletics inspired her to create a line of clothing that was vibrant and comfortable. After years of practicing yoga, she saw the need for yoga apparel that wicked, dried quickly, and looked good. "Be Present clothes are comfortable for everything -yoga, hiking, dancing, lounging - I love them. The colors they use are so bright and energizing - perfect for springtime and summer. I really appreciate the fact that the company is environmentally focused - I'm a big fan of their recycled tree pulp fabrics!" - Lisa Richards, CorePower Yoga Denver CorePower Yoga is proud to feature a range of yoga pants, capris, tree pulp tees and cami tanks produced by be present.
Discover a range of be present clothing in a variety of fresh Spring colors in a CorePower Yoga Retail Boutique today!
|  Karma Yoga Join us on Sunday, May 18th at the Minnesota AIDS walk where we will be working with the Muscle Crew to tear down tents and populate the course with signs providing logistical and educational information. All of our efforts will contribute to the walk being a success! When: Sunday, May 18th from 12:00pm - 2:00pm Where: Minnehaha Park, Minneapolis Email Nicole for more information. |  CorePower Yoga Teacher Training: Change your World - Share the gift of yoga by becoming a yoga teacher
- Transform your physical yoga practice
- Explore yoga philosophy, history and practices
- Learn to live yoga off the mat
CorePower Yoga Teacher Training begins soon! Seven-week programs: Minneapolis: Minneapolis studio
Begins Wednesday, June 4th
| | CorePower Yoga BootCamp: Change your Body, Change your Routine  CorePower Yoga BootCamp is designed to grind out a new you in two weeks! Leave your yoga mat at home, lace up your sneakers and join us for a proven fitness transformation. "I'm more confident with my body and with my fitness level. I feel like this was the jumpstart I needed and now I know I'm capable of keeping up with the level of fitness." The program includes: Upcoming Programs - beginning Sunday, June 8th: Minneapolis - Two Locations! St. Paul & St. Louis Park Monday - Friday: St. Paul: 6:00am - 7:00am St. Louis Park: 6:00am - 7:00am
Saturdays: St. Paul: 3:30pm - 4:30pm St. Louis Park: 7:30am - 8:30am | | | "I learn by going where I have to go." - Theodore Roethke | | | Namasté, CorePower Yoga Minnesota | | | | | | | | CorePower Yoga | 333 E. 13th Ave | Denver | CO | 80210 | | | | Minneapolis Teacher of the Month |  | Matt is a consistent and extremely knowledgeable teacher. We are so lucky to continue our own growth through his classes and just by knowing him. He is genuine, honest and an all around wonderful person. If you don't know Matt please introduce yourself to him and be sure to congratulate him as the CorePower Yoga Minneapolis Teacher of the Month. Congratulations Matt!
| | Auto Pay Membership | | | BEST VALUE! If you attend class more than two times per week, Auto Pay Membership is the best value at $119/month or $89/month for students/teachers/seniors/
military. Attend class six days a week and pay only $4.56/class! The Auto Pay Membership also comes with added value benefits: -
hassle-free automatic withdrawal from your credit card or checking account -
10% retail discount coupon -
discounts on CorePower Yoga lifestyle programs Get the most out of your yoga package. Sign up for Auto Pay Membership at any CorePower Yoga studio today! | | Baseball Season has arrived! | | Which means limited parking at CorePower Yoga Minneapolis! Please be mindful of parking when you attend class, and if the lot is staffed for an event, please be prepared to pay. | | Share the Benefits of Yoga at Work with CoreBenefits | | | |
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