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Close Up Shot of the hand of a Person Meditating

How I Teach Meditative Yoga
September 29, 2023

How I Teach Kripalu Yoga
August 22, 2023

Matthew teaching yoga at the chanhassen library on May 22, 2023. Matthew and the class are doing a seated side bend.

How I Teach Yoga: an Introduction
August 14, 2023

Plastic free july poster with people and a world

Another Plastic Free July and an Article on mnyogalife.com
July 12, 2023

Artistic rendering of the word create by Tim Mossholder

Creating Yoga
June 26, 2023

On International Yoga Day, Lessons from the First American Yogi – Henry David Thoreau
June 20, 2023

Upcoming Yoga + Support Group for Young Widows
June 12, 2023

Picture of matthew with info about the MN yoga conference

Minnesota Yoga Conference this Weekend
April 14, 2023

people sitting on yoga mats in the sculpture gardens

Yoga in the Gardens this Summer
April 14, 2023

Upcoming Events

2023

Wed, Oct 4, 6:30 pm : Hatha Yoga, The Marsh
Sun, Oct 8, 9:00 am : Vinyasa Flow, The Marsh
Sun, Oct 8, 10:30 am : An Introduction to the History and Philosophy of Yoga, Lake Fellowship
Wed, Oct 11, 6:30 pm : Hatha Yoga, The Marsh
Sat, Oct 14, 7:00 pm : Restorative Yoga with Reiki and Sound Healing, Spirit of the Lake
Tue, Oct 24, 5:30 pm : Book Club: The Subtle Body - The Story of Yoga in America, onelove.yoga

Matthew leading a yoga class at the Chanhassen Farmers' Market

More events

"Matthew's mediation classes were very helpful and low key. He has an excellent voice for leading meditations."
—Larry H.

Meditation Podcast

Meditation can be challenging, whether you are a total beginner or an experienced meditator. These free meditation recordings guide you towards peacefulness and clarity. Slow down, settle in, and experience the wholesome effects of guided meditation that is pretty good.

Random Episode: Center, Relax, and Let Go

"Yoga isn’t a quick fix, but it’s a real fix"
—Barrie Risman