Minnesota Arboretum

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Yin yoga is a slow-paced style of yoga suitable for all people. Postures can be held for 5 minutes or more. Yin targets connective tissues in our bodies to help release emotional and physical trauma. Sound healing is a ancient practice backed by modern scientific research. It uses vibrations to relax the body and mind, raise our consciousness, and heal our planet. This class invites you to relax into yin poses and absorb the sounds of singing bowls, chimes, mantras, harmonium, and, of course, the natural sounds of the Arboretum.

Class location: Sculpture Garden

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Relax your mind, body and spirit while embracing the height of the summer season at the Arboretum's 3rd annual Summer Solstice Yoga Retreat. We will start the day off with a light breakfast in the Sensory Garden before breaking into smaller groups for the retreat. As we cycle through four different class rotations throughout the day, every participant will have the ability to select the class that's right for them. From vinyasa and yin classes to acupressure tapping and forest bathing, our Yoga in the Gardens partner studios offer something for everyone! Halfway through the day, we will break for an hour-long lunch break. The retreat will close with a blissful yoga nidra session in the Harrison Sculpture Garden, overlooking the highest viewpoint at the Arboretum. Full and half-day retreat options, as well as a pre-purchased lunch, are available.

 

Cost
Full Day Member: $45
Full Day Non-member: $60
½ Day Member: $25
½ Day Non-member: $40
Lunch: $20
 

Class Schedule 

Time

Studio

Location

Yoga plan

7:00-8:30am

Welcome and Breakfast

Sensory Garden

 

8:30-9:45 am

Yoga Prairie - Karen Murray

Shade Tree Exhibit

Chakra Yoga with Meditation

8:30-9:45 am

True North Intuition - Missy Bruggeman

Nelson Shrub Rose Garden

Body Love Sculpt

8:30-9:45 am

Live True Yoga - Val Roder 

Sensory Garden

Abs Class

10:15 - 11:45 am

Spirit of the Lake - Matthew Tift

Shade Tree Exhibit

Hatha Yoga

10:15 - 11:45 am

Yoga4Life - Katie Murphy

Nelson Shrub Rose Garden

Energizing Flow

10:15 - 11:45 am

onelove.yoga - Nancee Nystrom

Sensory Garden

Slowburn Vinyasa

12:00-1:00 pm

Lunch

Sensory Garden

Pre-purchase lunch or bring your own

1:15 - 2:45 pm

onelove.yoga - Holly Bustle

Ornamental Grass Collection

Meditation and Yin Yoga

1:15 - 2:45 pm

Rest In Chi, LLC - Sue Bitney

Sculpture Garden

Tai Chi Chih

1:15 - 2:45 pm

Spirit of the Lake - Andrew Seifert

Garden for Wildlife

Gentle Balanced Flow

3:00 - 4:30 pm

BK Healing Arts - Birgit Kraus

Ornamental Grass Collection

Acupressure Tapping

3:00 - 4:30 pm

Richard Bonk

Walking Path

Forest Bathing

3:00 - 4:30 pm

Ellie Etzell

Sculpture Garden

Divine Feminine Flow

4:40-4:50 pm

Ellie Etzell

Sculpture Garden

Yoga Nidra

Register at arb.umn.edu/summer-solstice-yoga-retreat

 

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Designed for all levels, this nurturing practice focuses on mindful movement, breath awareness, and relaxation. You’ll explore gentle postures and meditation, fostering self-exploration and inner peace. Join us to unwind, restore, and reconnect with your body in a supportive environment.

Location
Event Lawn at the Farm at the Arb

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This yoga class is offered through the "Yoga in the Gardens" program at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Classes are FREE for members of the Arboretum and Spirit of the Lake. This class is sure to be enjoyable for beginners or experienced yogis. If the weather is nice we'll be in the Iris Garden and masks will not be required, but if the class moves indoors due to rain then masks must be worn for the entire indoor practice. Be sure to bring your yoga mat!

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