Upstream Arts

Upstream Arts

The profits from our donation based classes will go to Upstream Arts. With a mission statement that is so connected to Yess Yoga. They too are concerned about getting people access and making our world inclusive, passionate, and communal. We love their work and have a...
Gentle Yoga + Yoga Nidra

Gentle Yoga + Yoga Nidra

By: Brianna Darling   Often times even when we sleep, we don’t get good rest. Our subconscious is still busy at work and we don’t fully allow ourselves to release. Just 15 minutes of deep relaxation is equivalent to 3 hours of sleep. Yoga Nidra is a practice of...
End of the Year Ritual

End of the Year Ritual

By: Lucia Yess First, happy solstice! May we enjoy the darkest night with each other and our inner light. Wow, there were plenty of moments to celebrate this year but also places of shadow that came up too. YES! I love this time of year. It is the time to reflect. To...
Off the mat winter practice

Off the mat winter practice

By: Mariah Laqua Another Minnesota winter’s arrival welcomes in temperatures dipping below freezing, oversized jackets, scarves and hats. Whether walking, cycling, waiting for the bus or going from car to building, the cold easily and hastily affects both the third...
What is ritual?

What is ritual?

By: Brianna Darling   Short answer: whatever you want it to be. But here’s more on that:   Dictionary.com defines ritual as “an established or prescribed procedure for a religious or other rite.” Similarly, ceremony is defined as “a formal religious or...