Save $$$ with New Zumba Class Packages!
We now have Zumba class packages available that offer a significant savings!  Have you been to a Zumba class yet?  It's like a dance party with cool international beats.  Our teachers, Angela and Courtney (left), make it super-fun to move your body and burn calories. Now you can join the Zumba crowd at special rates.  A package of 10 classes is only $70, a package of 20 classes is only $109!  Purchase classes online here. 

$45 Acupuncture Special at Mendota through January 31
If you are new to acupuncture, January is a good time to schedule an appointment with Marcia Kirk, Mendota Heights acupuncturist and herbalist. She is offering a 60-minute appointment to new clients for only $45 (regularly $75) for the entire month. If you have questions about acupuncture or would like to schedule, please call the Center at 651.319.9524.

Beat the Winter Blues (SAD) Event January 26
Do the dark days of winter drain your spirit and adversely affect you mentally and physically? Do you become lessactive and patient with yourself (and others) in winter? Escaping to the tropics may do the trick temporarily, but for lasting changes consider attending this workshop. We will learn tools for managing winter by looking inward. This two-hour workshop with Dr. Rachel Allyn will start with psycho-education defining Seasonal Affective Disorder as well as the common phenomenon of the “winter blues.” You will learn to identify symptoms and cultivate prevention techniques. Discussion regarding specific ways to cope will be interwoven with yoga (asana), breathing (pranayama), and meditation. Worksheets will also be provided to take for your home practice. Click to register for this workshop, held on Tuesday, January 26, in Mendota Heights.

Reiki Training, Saturdays, January 28, February 25, and March 24
Begin the journey to learn and explore this powerful form of energetic healing with Green Lotus's David Kaley, a Reiki master who trains with intent and integrity. Reiki is finding its way into the mainstream as a healing tool that calms, soothes, and centers. Millions of people throughout the world seek out Reiki to handle everyday stressors and heal all forms of "dis-ease" - from headaches to injuries, anxiety, and more. You, your family and friends, and many others (even pets) will benefit. No prerequisites for Level 1 - all are welcome. Register soon because class sizes mindfully are kept small and intimate.

• Click for Level 1 January 28
• Click for Level 2 February 25
• Click for Master March 24

Know the Flow Workshop, January 28
Join Marcia Appel and Shelbie O'Brien at Mendota to learn and practice the fundamentals of vinyasaflow yoga, based on the teachings of Baron Baptiste. This powerful form of yoga has a foundation of sun salutations and connects movement to breath, ignites core power, and burns calories while building strength and flexibility.  We also will practice basic backbends, hip-openers, inversions, and sequences just for the core. Beginning yoga experience - two to four months - is recommended as well as a love of movement. We will break down the practice segment by segment in a warm warm (82 degrees) to loosen tight muscles and ease joints. All are welcome! Register today as space is limited.

More Workshops and Training!
Green Lotus has many more workshops scheduled into 2011. Click here to go to the Events tab and read more! Or if you want to see the online registration page and read about Events there, click here.

Stretch. Strengthen. Focus. Heal.
Our drop-in yoga classes encompass many disciplines taught by certified, experienced teachers who have studied with masters such as Baron Baptiste, Paul Grilley, Sarah Powers, and Judith Lasater. Supplement your practice with tai chi and mat Pilates, and meditation classes. Revitalize with healing and wellness services such as acupuncture, reiki, holistic healing, many types of massage, chiropractic, nutrition counseling, face and body treatments, Thai yoga massage, and spiritual direction. Experience health and vitality through special events, workshops, retreats, and Yoga Study programs.

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We have a gift for you each time you refer a friend, co-worker or family member - a free class of your choice.

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Schedule Changes

Beginning Tuesday, February 7, and going forward:
If you practice meditation or have interest in beginning a practice, join us 8:45 - 9:15 a.m. each Tuesday, prior to Vinyasa II or Gentle Yoga. Teacher Marcia Appel will guide participants through, silent and guided meditations. You're invited even if you aren't going to attend a class. Free and open to all. Bring a contribution for local food shelves if you wish.

Events & Workshops

Saturday, February 11, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m., Lakeville

Especially For Beginners
Want to grow stronger and more flexible in 2012? This easy, fun workshop... Read more

Saturday, February 25, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m., Mendota Heights

Especially For Beginners

Are you interested in giving yoga a try? This FREE workhops will get you started.... Read more

Friday, January 27, 6 - 6:30 p.m., Lakeville

Happy Hour Acupuncture
Register today for this special group acupuncture session... Read more

Saturday, February 4, Noon - 2 p.m., Mendota Heights

Yoga For a Healthy Back

Do you have back pain? Read more

Future Events & Workshops
Click here to go to the Events tab and read more!  Or click here if you want to see the online registration page and read about Events there.

 

Meet Our Staff

Kris Koestner Joins the Team

With 21 years of experience and a successful private practice as her foundation, Kris Koestner, LICSW, brings her insight and guidance to clients at Green Lotus. Her specialties include individual and couples  counseling, trauma and dissocciation, anxiety, depression, spirituality, self-esteem, and attachment issues. She is trained as a Level II EMDR therapist. EMDR is a therapeutic tool used to help clients metabolize trauma and resolve past abuse issues in a more effective and efficient way than traditional talk therapy alone.

Kris works out of a relational model of therapy that focuses on a client's strengths and creates a collaborative approach to helping people achieve greater life satisfaction. "Being a therapist is privileged work and I feel honored to walk with people on their life journey," Kris says. You can get to know Kris better by clicking here.

Kris is available at Green Lotus on Thursdays; if other times are required, our staff and Kris will work with you to find an available appointment time.

In March, Kris is offering a special workshop that explores centering prayer, a Christian practice of meditation - click to read more about it. This workshop is filling up quickly so if you are interested, register today.

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