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We are thrilled to see you here at Green Lotus! We dedicate ourselves to providing welcoming, accessible, and compassionate healing services including yoga and other classes that transform and inspire; meditation guidance to find inner spaciousness, workshops, events, and retreats that open us to infinite possibilities. Walking into a new class can be a little overwhelming.
Whether in class or with one of our talented healers, we want your time here to be a nourishing and stress-free experience.
Students new to Green Lotus can choose from 100s of yoga classes, in-person, virtual, and on-demand. Our programming is dynamic and includes Hatha, Yin, Vinyasa, Sculpt, Restorative, Core, Gentle Yoga, Mindfulness Yoga & Meditation, Chair Yoga, and more. If you have had a membership with Green Lotus or previously used an intro offer please use these options to attend classes.
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3 weeks of classes - up to 1x/day
in-person and livestreamed + unlimited on-demand class libraryThis offer is for new students to GL only. If you have had a new student offer in the past, consider a class package or membership or contact us for options.
New to yoga?
Try Gentle, Mindfulness, Hatha, Yin, and Restorative classes.
More advanced or wanting more fitness and core strengthening?
Try Vinyasa, Sculpt, and Hot Fusion classes.
Seeking therapeutic forms of yoga?
Try Restorative, Yin, and Yoga Nidra classes and our wide range of special events.
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Everything from Ayurveda to Massage
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We offer Wellness Packages to give you a multifaceted approach to your health
Green Lotus Wellness PackagesTeacher Laura Adams is familiar with the struggles of cold and flu season, especially with a toddler in the house. How does she combat the sniffled? Join her for some familiar and some new approaches to staying healthy this winter.
What if becoming a Reiki teacher wasn’t about perfection, but about presence? In this essay, Jen Stano reflects on how her students have shaped her approach to teaching—and why learning to listen may be the most important skill a Reiki teacher can cultivate.
Snowflakes, winter nights, and the ache for perfection become entry points into a meditation on mystery and magic in everyday life. Drawing on memory, mindfulness, and art, Marcia invites readers to loosen their grip on perfection and fear to rediscover peace and wonder.
What if starting the new year didn’t require resolutions—or guilt—but curiosity and compassion? This month, Marcia offers a gentler approach to starting the year, reimaging intentions through movement, mindfulness, and even a few unexpectedly athletic household chores.
Hot flashes, mood swings, sleep issues—let’s talk about what’s really happening in menopause. My story might help you feel less alone.
This holiday season, when treats are everywhere and routines fall apart, one simple shift can bring you back home to yourself: eating the yoga way.
Jennifer Stano recently received her animal reiki certification. Here, she shares about her experience working with horses.
The clock may have changed, but our bodies haven’t caught up. As we stumble through the time warp into the holidays, it’s the perfect moment to pause, breathe, and remember: wellness isn’t seasonal — it’s essential.
Tapas remains our spiritual kick in the rear to get it together because our true nature knows we are capable. In fact, our true nature depends on us to break through the pains to grow. Can we handle our own flames? Of course we can….
Who am I? Why am I here? These are questions most of us ask ourselves at some point. There are ancient teachings that we can use to guide our modern lives and help us to answer these questions.
Maureen knows that cooking is not just a utilitarian activity. It’s creative, meditative, and artistic. How so? Find out in this intriguing piece, along with a delicious recipe for a fall stew.
What do you share in common with a squirrel? How is an acorn like a habit? Autumn is the time of harvest. Laura contemplates this lesson in nature and through the eyes of her son, Miles.
What are the ingredients of a brave, peaceful, and meaningful life? Marcia explores a lesson from her most recent retreat to Greece, along with sharing beautiful images from the trip.
What if…? In this moving reflection, Marcia explores the powerful idea that our rejected paths hold as much weight as the ones we walk. She invites us to look at our own life stories not with longing for what might have been, but with deep gratitude for what is.
Life's big transitions aren't just random — they're written in the stars. From career shakeups to soul-deep awakenings, astrology mirrors our inner evolution through powerful planetary cycles. If you're navigating change, this might be the cosmic roadmap you didn't know you needed.
Feeling stuck in today’s chaos? Carrie shares how ancient Zen teachings, yoga, and creative practices can help you rediscover flow — that energizing, present state when creativity and peace take over. Join us to explore how simply showing up — on the mat, with a pen, or through the breath — can become your path forward.
We are not just physical beings - we are souls in human form, energy bodies woven into the cosmos, nature, and one another. Developing your intuitive and psychic abilities is not about learning something new; it’s about remembering what’s already within you…
Summer is short in Minnesota. We honor each long, warm, slow day. But as the season begins to turn, we consider what makes autumn - especially the equinox - such an important time for ritual.
There are so many ways to fall... This month, Marcia explores the crucial importance of falling in love with life, as the season of fall approaches…
What does community really mean? When individuals come together, they share a collective energy that breathes nourishment in and fears and doubts out. Laura Adam's explores this gift through the lens of mother as well as yoga teacher.
July finds beach life in full swing in Minnesota, and nothing says summer more than a book on the beach. Check out seven of Marcia’s top recommendations for your beach reading list this summer.
Trying to beat the heat this summer? Ayurveda has some wonderful answers for balancing the body’s energy and metabolism. So skip the alcoholic cocktails this summer and try these naturally cooling drinks…
What should we do when the bad stuff in our lives piles up? Is there are way to get out of the continuous loop of stress and rumination? One way is to recognize abundance in our lives.
Taking risks can be intimidating; if it weren't, it wouldn't be a risk. However, staying stagnant and not challenging ourselves prevents growth. As human beings, growth is essential. We learn, adapt, make changes, and evolve. By taking risks, we can achieve small successes, feel empowered, and experience the positive effects of moving in a direction we desire in our lives.
Growing up, my family had 12 apple trees in our backyard. One of my favorite ways to eat apples was also the simplest: sliced, drizzled with honey, and sprinkled with cinnamon. Read on to learn more about the sometimes surprising health benefits of this heart-healthy treat.
Travel changes you. When you travel, you grow. You learn to listen. You become a citizen of the world. Join Marcia as she recounts her travels, both personal and with Green Lotus, and extends an invitation to you to travel with us
In today’s fast-paced world, children are more overstimulated than ever before. Yoga offers them a path to stillness and self-regulation. Learn more about the powerful benefits of yoga for kids, and sign them up for a yoga-centered summer camp!
As a healer and an empath, I have found that allowing oneself compassion, silence, and grace heals both the physical body and the spiritual being. I’m honored to share these gentle practices for connection with your Soul.

