Author: elle

 

“When you shift your perception of life from victim mode—everything bad happens to me—or judging mode—this is great, this sucks—and shift to a curiosity and a desire to more fully discern the truth, then you are walking with Beauty”
―Ana T. Forrest, Fierce Medicine: Breakthrough Practices to Heal the Body and Ignite the Spirit

Dear Infinity Students,

Today as I write I’m reveling in the joy of practicing with some of you all week, enjoying the salutations at The Longest Day, and experiencing SHIFT~ last night. The word community is echoing through my mind and I am truly appreciating all of you.

I know some of you are super busy this time of year and perhaps haven’t checked in with your Infinity community in awhile. We are here for you when you return. There’s a mat or a place in a Qi Gong class waiting for you.

Speaking of Qi Gong classes, please make sure you check the weekly schedule; Lynn has been traveling and attending to family so the schedule is shifting a bit from week to week.

Elle

Upcoming Events:

Laboratory

When: Wednesday 6-8pm

Cost: Free, donations welcome

Leader: woolen lover

Laboratory is a movement-based experience with elements of modern dance and contact improv. It is a safe space to inhabit your body more fully while we do movement research. It is a space to make connections through movement that translate to our lives and the world. Each time will be different, depending on who is there and what themes we are exploring. It is a space to play and heal and connect.  Feel free to bring a journal. Questions? contact woolenlover@gmail.com

Unless otherwise noted, all classes run an hour.

Monday June 24

8:15am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Elle

Tuesday June 25

12:05-12:50pm Lunchtime Gentle Yoga – Mollee
5:30-6:30pm Summer Flow – Sarah

Wednesday June 26

8:15am Forrest Inspired Basics – Elle
9:30am No Qi Gong
12:05-12:50pm Pilates Fusion –Deb
6-8pm Laboratory – woolen lover

Thursday June 27

9am  Nia – Jacque
5:50pm Asana with Alanna

Friday June 28

8:15am  Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Elle
9:30am T’ai Chi & Qi Gong – Lynn

Saturday June 29

No Qi Gong

Sunday June 30

6-7:15pm Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra  – April aq

“Am I living fully right now? Am I bringing forth everything I can bring forth? Am I digging down into that ineffable inner treasure-house that I know is in there? That trove of genius?”
―Stephen Cope, The Great Work of Your Life

We are excited to welcome Sarah Maxey who begins teaching weekly classes Tuesday, June 4th at 5:30pm. She’s a familiar face around Infinity Yoga Studio, as she’s been a dedicated student since we opened our doors 5 years ago. I had the pleasure of taking a class from her a few weeks ago and definitely left with that lovely Vinyasa buzz. I highly recommend you add this class to your schedule and experience it for yourself.

We are back to our regular schedule this week, with the one exception that Alanna is subbing for Mollee’s Tuesday noon class.

See you on the mat soon!

~Elle

New Class with Sarah Maxey Starting June 4th!

Summer Flow: celebrating sun and self-care!

Vinyasa style, linking breath to movement in a flowing sequence. This 1-hour class will build heat and strength while promoting flexibility and balance. Calming poses that ensure grounding and stress-relief will be included, with guided sequencing and verbal cues. This class is best for practitioners with some yoga experience and knowledge.

Other Upcoming Events:

Laboratory

When: Wednesday 6-8pm

Cost: Free, donations welcome

Leader: woolen lover

Laboratory is a movement-based experience with elements of modern dance and contact improv. It is a safe space to inhabit your body more fully while we do movement research. It is a space to make connections through movement that translate to our lives and the world. Each time will be different, depending on who is there and what themes we are exploring. It is a space to play and heal and connect.  Feel free to bring a journal. Questions? contact woolenlover@gmail.com

Unless otherwise noted, all classes run an hour.

Monday June 3

8:15am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Elle
4:30 pm Forrest Inspired Basics – Elle

Tuesday June 4

12:05-12:50pm Lunchtime Gentle Yoga – Alanna
5:30-6:30pm Summer Flow – Sarah

Wednesday June 5

8:15am Forrest Inspired Basics – Elle
9:30am T’ai Chi & Qi Gong – Lynn
12:05-12:50pm Pilates Fusion –Deb
6-8pm Laboratory – woolen lover

Thursday June 6

9am  Nia – Jacque
5:50pm Asana with Alanna

Friday June 7

8:15am  Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Elle
9:30am T’ai Chi & Qi Gong – Lynn

Saturday June 8

9am Qi Gong – Lynn
10:45am Gentle Yoga – Elle

Sunday June 9

6-7:15pm Restorative and Yin Yoga  – April

“Our feelings are our most genuine paths to knowledge.”
―Audre Lorde

Hello Everyone,

I love this quote. It has served to remind me again and again how important it is to slow down and actually pay attention to how I feel. As the world seems to demand my attention more and more, and information streams in at an overwhelming rate, sometimes this wisdom can get lost. And yet at the times in my life when my practice and awareness are their strongest, so is my ability to cope and my ability to contribute to my community.

So while you’re planning your summer schedule let’s remember not only how much our bodies need us to take care of them, but also what wisdom awaits us when we take time to go within.

See you on the mat!

~Elle

New Class with Sarah Maxey Starting June 4th!

Summer Flow: celebrating sun and self-care!

Vinyasa style, linking breath to movement in a flowing sequence. This 1-hour class will build heat and strength while promoting flexibility and balance. Calming poses that ensure grounding and stress-relief will be included, with guided sequencing and verbal cues. This class is best for practitioners with some yoga experience and knowledge.

Class Themes This Week

Elle – Gratitude
Alanna – Inversions

Upcoming Events:

Unless otherwise noted, all classes run an hour.

Monday May 20

8:15am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Elle
4:30 pm Forrest Inspired Basics – Elle

Tuesday May 21

12:05-12:50pm Lunchtime Gentle Yoga – Mollee
*At coop please RSVP at 507-452-1815.

Wednesday May 22

8:15am Forrest Inspired Basics – Elle
9:30am T’ai Chi & Qi Gong – Lynn
12:05-12:50pm Pilates Fusion –Deb
6-8pm Laboratory – woolen lover

Thursday May 23

9am  Nia – Jacque
5:50pm Asana with Alanna

Friday May 24

8:15am  Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Elle
9:30am T’ai Chi & Qi Gong – Lynn

Saturday May 25

9am Qi Gong – Lynn
10:45am Gentle Yoga – Elle

Sunday May 26

6-7:15pm Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra  – April

“Tolerance, like any aspect of peace, is forever a work in progress, never completed, and, if we’re as intelligent as we like to think we are, never abandoned.”
―Octavia E. Butler

Happy Mother’s Day!

There’s still room in April’s Mothers Day Restorative class! Just message us on FaceBook to let us know you’re coming. More information below.

Many of you know Sarah Maxey from class, but you may not know she is also a teacher.  I’m happy to announce she’s teaching a series at Infinity this summer called Summer Flow: celebrating sun and self-care. It will run Tuesday evenings from 5:30-6:30pm beginning the first week in June. More information to come!

Next weekend is SHIFT~, a performance salon with poet Mai’a Williams and musician woolen lover curated by Sharon Mansur, as well as the Journey into Spring Retreat. There is information about both events below. No need to register for SHIFT but if you’re coming to the retreat please let me know as soon as possible.

In other Forrest Yoga news, former Infinity Forrest Instructor Jen Bayer is in town and will be at class tomorrow!

See you soon!

Elle

Class Themes

Elle – Romancing the Spirit
Alanna – Back Bending

Upcoming Events:

Mother’s Day Restorative Yoga

~a cozy evening of poetry, music, lively conversation & tasty snacks

*salon = informal gathering for a creative exchange of ideas where women played a vital role, originally flourishing in 17th & 18th c. France

Unless otherwise noted, all classes run an hour.

Monday May 13

8:15am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Elle
4:30 pm Forrest Inspired Basics – Elle

Tuesday May 14

12:05-12:50pm Lunchtime Gentle Yoga – Mollee

Wednesday May 15

8:15am Forrest Inspired Basics – Elle
9:30am T’ai Chi & Qi Gong – Lynn
12:05-12:50pm Pilates Fusion –Deb
6-8pm Laboratory – woolen lover

Thursday May 16

9am  Nia – Jacque
5:50pm Asana with Alanna

Friday May 17

8:15am  Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Elle
9:30am T’ai Chi & Qi Gong – Lynn

Saturday May 18

9am Qi Gong – Lynn
10:45am Gentle Yoga – Elle

Sunday May 19

6-7:15pm Restorative and Yin Yoga – April

“Be realistic: Plan for a miracle”
―Osho

Whether you’re celebrating Easter, Passover, or just enjoying your weekend, I hope you’re immersed in all the beauty spring has to offer.  And I hope you make it to class this week, we’re back to our regular schedule and looking forward to practicing with you!

Remember next Sunday April is leading Yoga Nidra. There’s more information below, but in short it will leave you feeling rested and ready to begin your week.

Please note that the  next Community Yoga class is going to be held May 7th, not May 29th.

See you on the mat!
Elle

Upcoming Free Classes and Events

Class Themes

Elle – Breath
Mollee – Happy Hips
Alanna – Twists

Upcoming Events:

Unless otherwise noted, all classes run an hour.

Monday April 22

8:15am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Elle
4:30 pm Community Free Class – Elle

Tuesday April 23

12:05-12:50pm Lunchtime Gentle Yoga – Mollee
7pm  Interval Flow –Hailey 

Wednesday April 24

8:15am Forrest Inspired Basics – Elle
9:30am T’ai Chi & Qi Gong – Lynn
12:05-12:50pm Pilates Fusion –Deb

Thursday April 25

9am  Nia – Jacque
5:50pm Asana with Alanna

Friday April 26

8:15am  Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Elle
9:30am T’ai Chi & Qi Gong – Lynn

Saturday April 27

9am Qi Gong – Lynn
10:45am Gentle Yoga – Elle

Sunday April 28

6-7:15pm Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra – April

Loving the world means paying attention to its simple gifts.
―Parker J. Palmer

This week begins with a Community Class on Monday evening at 4:30pm with yours truly (Elle). It’s a fun way to invite your friends to a free class, and a way for me to let you all know how appreciative I am of our yoga community at Infinity. If you haven’t already reserved your spot, call the office tomorrow. 507-453-7941.

Please make sure to read through the upcoming events so you don’t miss any other great opportunities!

See you on the mat soon!

~Elle

Upcoming Free Classes and Events

Class Themes

Mollee –  Chakra Balancing
Alanna – Twisting
Elle – Week 4: Water

Upcoming Events:

Unless otherwise noted, all classes run an hour.

Monday April 8th

8:15am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Elle
4:30 pm Community Free Class – Elle

Tuesday April 9th

12:05-12:50pm Lunchtime Gentle Yoga – Mollee
7pm  Interval Flow –Hailey 

Wednesday April 10th

8:15am Forrest Inspired Basics – Elle
9:30am T’ai Chi & Qi Gong – Lynn
12:05-12:50pm Pilates Fusion –Deb

Thursday April 11th

9am  Nia – Jacque
5:50pm Asana with Alanna

Friday April 12th

8:15am  Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Elle
9:30am T’ai Chi & Qi Gong – Lynn

Saturday April 13th

9am Qi Gong – Lynn
10:45am Gentle Yoga – Elle

Sunday April 14th

6-7:15pm Restorative and Yin Yoga – April

April hath put a spirit of youth in everything. (Sonnet XCVIII)
―William Shakespeare

Whenever I think of April Fools day I always think of the first card in a Tarot Deck, The Fool. And as so much of spring around us, it too speaks of change. New beginnings and also endings

We too have some change in our upcoming schedule. Hailey is heading to graduate school at Midwestern University in Downers Grove, IL. April 30th is her last class at Infinity. Thank you so much Hailey for bringing Interval Flow to Infinity!

Eri is teaching a free class this Tuesday morning at 8:15am. If you are free at this time we hope you will try out her class. You can read more about it below.

I’m leading a Forrest Inspired Mini Retreat at Infinity on Sunday May 19th. If you have questions or are thinking of coming let me know.

Upcoming Free Classes and Events

Class Themes

Mollee –  You are the Sky
Alanna – Seated Postures
Elle – Week 3: Setting our Practice on Fire

Upcoming Events:

Unless otherwise noted, all classes run an hour.

Monday April 1st

8:15am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Elle
4:30 pm Forrest Inspired Basics – Elle

Tuesday April 2nd

12:05-12:50pm Lunchtime Gentle Yoga – Mollee
7pm  Interval Flow –Hailey 

Wednesday April 3rd

8:15am Forrest Inspired Basics – Elle
9:30am T’ai Chi & Qi Gong – Lynn
12:05-12:50pm Pilates Fusion –Deb

Thursday April 4th

9am  Nia – Jacque
5:50pm Asana with Alanna

Friday April 5th

8:15am  Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Elle
9:30am T’ai Chi & Qi Gong – Lynn

Saturday April 6th

9am Qi Gong – Lynn
10:45am Gentle Yoga – Elle

Sunday April 7th

6-7:15pm Restorative and Yin Yoga – April