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Ethical living through the wisdom of yoga and the principles of software freedom.

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Recent Blog Posts

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Choose to Refuse during Plastic Free July
June 30, 2025

Practicing Vairāgya at the Bus Stop: Yoga, Parenting, and the Spiritual Practice of Letting Go
June 2, 2025

A black and white photo of Matthew sitting in badha konasana in a yoga class

More Than Movement: The Ethics at the Heart of Yoga
May 27, 2025

How I Teach Mindful Yoga, and Why
May 19, 2025

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The Spaciousness of Generosity
May 12, 2025

Matthew wearing a graduation gown, order of the arrow stash, boy scout merit badge stash, and lots of other silly graduation gear

How to Deal with Change Using Yoga’s Ethical Principles
May 5, 2025

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

Podcast

Meditation can be challenging, whether you are a total beginner or an experienced meditator. This meditation podcast guides you towards peacefulness and clarity. Born from Midwestern sensibility, it does not take itself too seriously. Slow down, settle in, and experience the wholesome effects of guided meditation that is pretty good.

Latest Episode:
Trusting Your Inner Wisdom (May 03)

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Schedule

Weekly Yoga Classes

Sundays, 9:00 am: Vinyasa Flow at The Marsh
Wednesdays, 6:30 pm: Kripalu Gentle Yoga at The Marsh

Other Events

Thu, Jul 17, 6:00 pm : Kripalu Gentle Yoga, Minnesota Arboretum
Thu, Oct 16, 6:00 pm : Kripalu Gentle Yoga, Minnesota Arboretum

Matthew leading a yoga class at the Chanhassen Farmers' Market

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"Wherever you go spread your love. Just keep the candle of your love burning and whenever you find an unlit candle, light it up. Wherever a lamp goes, it spreads light. Wherever a flower goes it spreads fragrance. Wherever we go we should spread love. Love all beings. We don’t have to say, “I love you,” to everyone. Just be kind, patient, tolerant, forgiving, and soft-spoken."
—Swami Kripalu