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September 2026: Back To School?

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MOON DAYS: NEW MOON= THURSDAY 9/10/2026 AND FULL MOON= SATURDAY 9/26/2026.

This month is a month of 5 TUESDAYS. That means at least three led Primary Series classes are on the calendar if we’re alternating weeks like usual, this month. So Tuesday the 1st, 15th, and 29th will be a teacher-led version of Primary Series. Tuesday the 8th and 22nd will be Mysore style, or a more self-guided practice session. If you’re wondering what that is, head over to the Mysore Page.

The three times that we’ll have a led class, I am going to focus on an aspect of Tristhana for each class. The 1st will be Breathing. The 15th will be about Bandha, and the 29th I will be covering Dristi.

What ARE these bolded terms and words? you ask. Tristhana is kind of a Sanskrit-y mashup word for what gives life to an Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga practice. Generally understood as BREATH/BANDHA/DRISTI, these are the three pillars or legs of your practicing of Yoga. BREATHing in a certain way during your practice time gives an energetic and mental benefit, which ties in with your movements and economy /manipulation of your subtle and physical energies. This would be BANDHA. Drawing your senses inward and concentrating on a visual point at the same time continues the stability and strength of your practice, body and mind. This is DRISTI. All three overlap with each other, and all three points of focus have a physical/gross component and an internal/subtle component.

Breath: you can’t do Yoga without it! Change your breathing, change your mental process.

Bandha: Movement doesn’t happen without the breath. Bandha directs and conserves energy when coordinated with your breathing. It adds another layer to concentration and stilling of the mind. Vinyasa fits in this category too, because it is a specific movement or sequence of movements and postures.

Dristi: often this can mean “follow your nose”-with your eyes. Nasagrai is one of the indispensable looking places in this practice. : ) But definitely not the only one!

And another thing……

Ashtanga Yoga Shala Minneapolis is hosting Sathu Jois for a September workshop weekend! This is not something of mine or at my usual studio, but if you have the option, it’s a great place to learn about Ashtanga Yoga if you’ve been wanting to. Information here!

AUGUST 2026

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WEDNESDAY 8/12: NEW MOON/SOLAR ECLIPSE

THURSDAY 8/27: FULL MOON/LUNAR ECLIPSE

August is upon us! And I’m back from Ann Arbor, MI.

Tuesdays 8/4 and 8/18 will be a Primary Series Led Class, at 6pm.

Tuesdays 8/11 and 8/25 will be Mysore Style classes, or self guided practice.

Hoping to see you at both/and! If you’ve got questions about this style of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, or before coming to either class format, check out the Class Offerings page and the Mysore page. The Contact/Info page has where you can email if you’re still unsure and would like to query.

JULY 2026

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TUESDAY, JULY 28TH UPDATE:

JULY 28TH’S 6PM CLASS IS CANCELED. AIR QUALITY AND TEMPERATURES ARE GETTING BETTER, BUT I WOULD PREFER THAT WE WAIT UNTIL NEXT WEEK, THE YOGA STUDIO’S AIR CONDITIONING IS NOT FUNCTIONING TODAY. STAY COOL AND ENJOY THE EVENING!

MEANWHILE….. this July’s full moon is Guru Purnima. here’s a tidbit about it from MSN and the Times of India:

Guru Purnima is a day of great importance for spiritual growth, humility, learning, blessings, and gratitude.

In Vedic tradition, the word “Guru” means one who dispels ignorance. It is a reminder that hard work alone is not enough to attain success. Blessings, wisdom and guidance also influence it.

So, thanks to all the Teachers, of all the kinds and ways.

JULY NEW MOON: 7/14/2026

JULY FULL MOON: 7/29/2026

JULY NEWS: I will be taking a 2 week trip to Ann Arbor MI starting Tuesday, 7/7/2026. I’ll be there until 7/22nd, and boy am I ready for some vacation time!

July’s class schedule won’t change, I’ve got Led Primary Series for Tuesdays 7/7/2026 and 7/21/2026. Mysore style classes will be held on Tuesdays 7/14/2026 and 7/28/2026. There will be a guest teacher, Phoebe Krejci, for the first 3 classes listed. I’ll be around to teach for 7/28th. For more about Phoebe and her shala/project, try this link: AYSM. See you all soon!

June 2026!

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NEW MOON: SUNDAY 6/14

FULL MOON: MONDAY 6/29

THERE ARE 5 TUESDAYS IN JUNE! the Tuesday class calendar will be as follows-

6/2: Primary Series led Class

6/9: Mysore style class

6/16: Primary Series led Class

6/23: Mysore style class

6/30: Primary Series Led Class

May 2026

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I find these graffiti hearts all over the city.

FULL MOON: FRIDAY MAY 1st

NEW MOON: SATURDAY MAY 16th

Nokomis Yoga Tuesday Night Ashtanga Class Schedule for May:

Primary Series Led Class- May 5 and 19th, 6pm

Mysore Style Practice- May 12th and 26th. As always, these dates are 5:45pm- 7:45pm

See you on the mat!

March!

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Local Kirtan! Proceeds go to mutual aid for the families in Mpls

Full Moon: Tuesday 3/3/2026

New Moon: Wednesday 3/18/2026

This month has 5 Tuesdays! The first is 3/3, and Led Primary Series class is at 6pm. Next Led Class dates are:

Tuesday 3/17/2026 and Tuesday 3/31/2026

Mysore Class dates:

Tuesday 3/10/2026 and 3/24/2026.

See you on the mat!

July 2025 bits and pieces

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My furry Ashtanga familiar, senior lady Dolly.

First things first:

Above are the moons for July. Full moon this Thursday!

I will be traveling July14th-22nd, so no class on July 15th or the 22nd for Tuesday led class, at Nokomis Yoga. I will put this on the Class Offerings page and notify those of you that I have an email for.

Next, there’s a “new” Mysore Program in town! This is the crew that grew out of One Yoga’s space and is now (literally) down the hall at the Ivy Building. Here’s the new webpage: https://www.aysminneapolis.com/

Check it out! Mostly traditional morning mysore but there’s a couple of differences- Thursday afternoon mysore is offered and no Fridays right now. If you’re intrigued, introduce yourself!

Lastly(is that a word??) I wanted to say that I’m working on a few changes for after the summer this year. I would like to continue teaching as usual on Tuesdays at Nokomis Yoga. I’m working on transitioning this time to a Mysore style( a self- paced practice) class format. I think all my regular people are ready and I am excited to teach this method to new students. Note that there are more details to work out and I will not be switching my teaching focus until September 2025. If you’ve got questions, I’ll see you soon- or you can email me through the Contact Page.

New Moon is Coming Up 6/25

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Looking for that Uddiyana Bandha stomach scoop- out? Think sow bugs. 😜😜😜 Hahaha- ew? Maybe.

Hello, Folks. Just riding on the mid- June roller coaster that is 2025. I have no better unsolicited advice than keeping your feet on the ground, your eyes open and focus on the messy middle. So far everything in waking life has been one extreme to another and that is not normal, nor should it ever be the norm.

That said, New Moon is on next Wednesday, 6/25. I’m looking forward to it. I am also hopeful that our Tuesday class time is not too much of anything- too hot, too smoky, too rainy, etc. We can concentrate on the middle, together, and maybe find some peace or contentment. Don’t let me forget to tell a couple of stories, if you’re interested and present- why we do Padmasana right leg first, traditionally, and why lots of Ashtanga practitioners observe the Moon Days. (Hint: it has to do with balancing extremes). 😁😁😁.

Until then, practice on……🌚

May

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In Gigis bathroom, visiting with Prince💜

Hello! I have some things to share, not just the moon phases for each month. I know I haven’t been keeping up on that very well either. Let’s just say I have been trying to keep the faith with everything these days. I have been holding my Tuesday classes as usual, getting up to practice and sit early in the morning before work, eat good food, sleep enough and make time for other enjoyable things. I believe my grief about R Sharath Jois is beginning to soften. I am noticing a lot of imposter syndrome around this (so so much that I won’t get to experience anymore! Ever! And, what’s the next step to take for continuing this lineage/journey?) When will things not feel so sucky and uncertain, everywhere? I’m finally happy to say I’ve got a few ideas to follow up on for the summer, at least.

Annual Birthday practice video screen shot. I may be getting older but so much to keep going with! This is where I stopped with Sharath Ji during the 2024 Mysuru trip. It’s truly a gateway posture. 🦥

Finally:

My Biggest But (as Peewee used to say) of 2025 has been how to foster community, share in a sangha and contribute/practice collectively, going forward. The problem for me has been not being available or ready enough to seek or provide this. Too busy, too tired and confused or angry. What is my circus and who are my monkeys? Do I keep up what I have been doing, or is it time to make changes? Obviously, a lot of change has happened without warning.😜 Do I resist this, or do I accept?

What I have figured out is that a small change made can have the biggest impact. Baby Steps, people. Don’t quit, just do the baby steps. The links below are provided for some local Ashtanga relative doings that I am excited about. I am not offering these events personally but I sure would like to attend them and I can definitely recommend them as something all y’all might want to join in on!

https://www.nordeastyoga.com

Check out the Cheryl Oliver classes on the home page for dates and subjects. I’m interested in the Yoga Sutras but all of it sounds great. We don’t get a lot of in person chanting / Yoga philosophy classes or opportunities here though there are some local peeps who are experienced in this.😊

https://vincentyoga.com/shakti-studio/

And here is where the evolving incarnation of our local Mysore Program is beginning to come together. I don’t have a lot of good info on this just yet but I do know I will be trying out Jamie Bollman’s Thursday evening Primary Series class. Yay! If you check out the schedule, it says 4-5:30 pm. Then again everything is a WIP, so double check. Updates will follow. Here’s Jamie’s web info…

https://jamiebyoga.com/

Perhaps I meet you on your mat in public, sometime soon!