elle, Author at Infinity Chiropractic & Wellness

February 23, 2020February 23, 2020

Two Goodbyes and a Hello

What the caterpillar calls the end of the end
the rest of the world calls a butterfly
~Lao Tzu

Hi Everyone,

This time of year is known for endings and beginnings and here at Infinity this has been playing out literally. As of March 1st, Sydney and I both happen to be stepping down from our management positions and Sydney will be moving on from Infinity altogether. Read her beautiful message below.

As promised by the title we are not just saying goodbye but also saying hello to the new Infinity Studio Manager, Heather Lorenz. I am excited for the fresh perspective she’ll bring our studio and look forward to hearing more of her ideas.

For me, this change doesn’t mean I’m leaving Infinity, it just means that I will have more time and energy to put towards what’s most important to me, teaching. It also doesn’t mean that I won’t write weekly newsletters, but from now on they’ll be coming from my own blog. I’ll include my weekly class updates, upcoming events, and whatever other musings I’m inclined to share. Everyone is welcome I hope you’ll sign up!

Heather will find her own rhythm of communicating with you all and will absolutely keep you informed about all the important things.

As my time managing Infinity Yoga Studio comes to a close, what I feel most of all is a profound sense of gratitude for everything I’ve learned from this position and for the chance to meet all of you.

I also want to take this moment to publicly honor everything Sydney has brought to Infinity not only as a manager but also through her offerings of NRT, Reiki, and CranioSacral Therapy. Sydney, I speak for all of us in saying, you will be greatly missed. And we look forward to following your next adventure!

Much Love,

Elle

From Sydney:

t’s with a mix of excitement and sadness that I must let everyone know that I’m leaving Infinity to focus my energy on dance and photography pursuits. I’ve enjoyed the past 5 1/2 years at Infinity and have learned so much about the human body and its interconnectedness.

If you want to follow my work: www.swansonphotodance.com

Instagram accounts: @insite_dance or @sydswanphotography

From Heather

Hello Everyone! I am excited to take on the new role as the Infinity Yoga Studio Manager. This is truly an honor to be working with such amazing yoga teachers and students! I look forward to connecting with all of you. Best, Heather

Upcoming Events:

Lunchtime Gentle Yoga at Bluff Country Co-op

When: Tuesday, March 17th
12:05-12:50pm

Cost: Free. Space is limited. Please RSVP at 507-452-1815.

Instructor: [[Mollee Sheehan]]

Make a lunch date with your yoga mat at the Co-op!

Bluff Country Co-op has partnered with us to offer you a free yoga class in the Co-op’s Community Room on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. De-stress and re-focus while getting your yoga fix during the lunch hour. This all-levels 45-minute yoga sequence will help create balance in the body and mind and, of course, connect with and honor the light within us all.

Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra with April

When: Sunday March 23rd. 6-7:15pm

Cost: $10 drop-in or Infinity Card Punch

Instructor: [[April Herndon]]

Would you like to bring more relaxation to your week and help your body in its natural healing processes? If so, Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra are great choices for you. After some gentle movements and restorative yoga, we will settle in to a Yoga Nidra practice.

Schedule for Feb 24-March 1st

Unless otherwise noted, all classes run an hour.

Monday Feb 24

8:15am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Elle

Tuesday Feb 25

9:30am Basic Fundamental Yoga – Heather
12:05-12:50pm Lunchtime Gentle Yoga– [[Mollee]]
5:45-6:45pm Winter Flow – Sarah

Wednesday Feb 26

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

Thursday Feb 27

9am Nia – Jacque
5pm Basic Fundamental Yoga – Heather

Friday Feb 28

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

Saturday Feb 29

9:05am No Class this week
10:45 am Gentle Yoga – Elle

Sunday March 1st

6-7:15pm Restorative and Yin Yoga -[[April]]

February 16, 2020February 17, 2020

Studio News for Week of Feb 17th

All that you touch
You Change.
All that you Change
Changes you.
The only lasting truth
is Change.
~Octavia E. Butler

Hi Everyone,

I’ve been reading Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler and this quote has stayed with me. I have been thinking a lot lately about how — even when we strive for consistency in our lives — the thing that we can always count on is change. Our practice, then, isn’t to protect us from change, but rather to keep us strong enough to face the changes before us, and help shape the transformations.

This week Mollee is teaching her Lunchtime Gentle Yoga class at Bluff Country Co-op, it’s a free class but you’ll want to make sure to RSVP at 507-452-1815.

Yoga Nidra with April is this Sunday. We’re so lucky to have this beautiful practice offered every month! If you haven’t tried Yoga Nidra yet, you owe it to yourself to check it out.

Hope to see you soon!

Elle

Upcoming Events:

Lunchtime Gentle Yoga at Bluff Country Co-op

When: Tuesday, Feb 18th
12:05-12:50pm

Cost: Free. Space is limited. Please RSVP at 507-452-1815.

Instructor: [[Mollee Sheehan]]

Make a lunch date with your yoga mat at the Co-op!

Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra with April

When: Sunday Feb 23rd. 6-7:15pm

Cost: $10 drop-in or Infinity Card Punch

Instructor: [[April Herndon]]

Schedule for Feb 17-23

Unless otherwise noted, all classes run an hour.

Monday Feb 17

8:15am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Elle

Tuesday Feb 18

9:30am Returning Next Week! Basic Fundamental Yoga – Heather
12:05-12:50pm Gentle Yoga at Bluff Country Co-op– [[Mollee]]
5:45-6:45pm Winter Flow – Sarah

Wednesday Feb 19

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

Thursday Feb 20

9am Nia – Jacque
5pm Basic Fundamental Yoga – Heather

Friday Feb 21

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

Saturday Feb 22

9:30am Qi Gong – Lynn
10:45 am Gentle Yoga – Elle

Sunday Feb 23

6-7:15pm Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra -[[April]]

February 9, 2020February 9, 2020

Studio News for Feb 10th

Loving yourself is not antithetical to health, it is intrinsic to health. You can’t take good care of a thing you hate.”
~Lindy West, Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman

Hi Everyone,
Welcome to all of the new students this week!
If you have friends who have wanted to try out yoga but don’t feel comfortable jumping into an all levels class, let them know about Heather’s Basic Fundamental Yoga classes.
Also let me also remind you that Lynn has returned and so have her Wednesday and Saturday classes!
Whether or not you celebrate Valentine’s Day, I invite you to do something nice for yourself. Find ways that you can be loving to yourself. You deserve it!
Love,
Elle

Upcoming Events:

Lunchtime Gentle Yoga at Bluff Country Co-op

When: Tuesday, Feb 18th
12:05-12:50pm

Cost: Free. Space is limited. Please RSVP at 507-452-1815.

Instructor: [[Mollee Sheehan]]

Make a lunch date with your yoga mat at the Co-op!

Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra with April

When: Sunday Feb 23rd. 6-7:15pm

Cost: $10 drop-in or Infinity Card Punch

Instructor: [[April Herndon]]

Schedule for Feb 10-16

Unless otherwise noted, all classes run an hour.

Monday Feb 10

8:15am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Elle

Tuesday Feb 11

9:30am Basic Fundamental Yoga – Heather
12:05-12:50pm Lunchtime Gentle Yoga– [[Mollee]]
5:45-6:45pm Winter Flow – Sarah

Wednesday Feb 12

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

Thursday Feb 13

9am Nia – Jacque
5pm Basic Fundamental Yoga – Heather

Friday Feb 14

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

Saturday Feb 15

9:30am Qi Gong – Lynn
10:45 am Gentle Yoga – Elle

Sunday Feb 16

6-7:15pm Restorative and Yin Yoga -[[April]]

February 2, 2020

Studio News for Week of Feb 3rd

Let’s stop worrying: What if I fail? Instead, let’s promise ourselves: When I fail, I’ll stick around.”
~Abby Wambach

Happy Month of Celebrating Self Love!

For me, showing up for myself on my mat has been one of the ways I learned to love myself. I think of my practice as a laboratory/classroom where I learn about myself and test out new ways of being in a controlled environment before I try and take them into the world. It was in yoga classes that I first realized the level of internal criticism I had going on, and it was my first practice ground for changing those habits.

This week we have a few changes: Deb’s Pilates Fusion class is moving to Friday afternoons, and Lynn is back and teaching T’ai Chi and Qi Gong on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Heather Gerdes is also beginning some brand new Basic Fundamental Yoga Classes on Tuesday mornings and Thursday evenings. If you have friends who have been talking about wanting to try yoga but are not comfortable walking into an all level class this is a perfect opportunity for them.

See you soon!

~Elle

Upcoming Events:

Lunchtime Gentle Yoga at Bluff Country Co-op

When: Tuesday, Feb 18th
12:05-12:50pm

Cost: Free. Space is limited. Please RSVP at 507-452-1815.

Instructor: [[Mollee Sheehan]]

Make a lunch date with your yoga mat at the Co-op!

Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra with April

When: Sunday Feb 23rd. 6-7:15pm

Cost: $10 drop-in or Infinity Card Punch

Instructor: [[April Herndon]]

Schedule for Feb 3- 9

Unless otherwise noted, all classes run an hour.

Monday Feb 3

8:15am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Elle

Tuesday Feb 4

9:30am Basic Fundamental Yoga – Heather
12:05-12:50pm Lunchtime Gentle Yoga– [[Mollee]]
5:45-6:45pm Winter Flow – Sarah

Wednesday Feb 5

8:15am Forrest Inspired Basics – Elle

Thursday Feb 6

9am Nia – Jacque
5pm Basic Fundamental Yoga – Heather

Friday Feb 7

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

Saturday Feb 1st

10:45 am Gentle Yoga – Elle

Sunday Feb 2nd

6-7:15pm Restorative and Yin Yoga -[[April]]

January 26, 2020

Studio News for Week of Jan 27

People are capable, at any time in their lives, of doing what they dream of.
~Paulo Coelho from The Alchemist

Hello Everyone,

I have some fun news for the Nia enthusiasts out there. Jacque is introducing a new routine, Ignite!

This is also the last Wednesday Pilates Fusion class with Deb for a while, but never fear, starting in February (next week) you can practice with her on Friday instead.

Change seems to be in the air, which is why I love this line from the Alchemist, it reminds me that no matter what we’re desiring in life, we can figure out how to have some of it now. I invite you to catch this wave of change and think about what you want for yourself, your practice, your future. More importantly, discover what part of your dreams you can start living right now.

See you soon!

~Elle

Upcoming Events:

Lunchtime Gentle Yoga at Bluff Country Co-op

When: Tuesday, Feb 18th
12:05-12:50pm

Cost: Free. Space is limited. Please RSVP at 507-452-1815.

Instructor: [[Mollee Sheehan]]

Make a lunch date with your yoga mat at the Co-op!

Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra with April

When: Sunday Feb 23rd. 6-7:15pm

Cost: $10 drop-in or Infinity Card Punch

Instructor: [[April Herndon]]

Schedule for Jan 27-Feb 2nd

Unless otherwise noted, all classes run an hour.

Monday Jan 27th

8:15am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Elle

Tuesday Jan 28th

12:05-12:50pm Lunchtime Gentle Yoga– [[Mollee]]
5:45-6:45pm Winter Flow – Sarah

Wednesday Jan 29th

8:15am Forrest Inspired Basics – Elle
12:05-12:50pm Pilates Fusion –Deb

Thursday Jan 30th

9am Nia – Jacque

Friday Jan 31st

8:15am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Elle
9:30amT’ai Chi & Qi Gong – Gretchen C.

Saturday Feb 1st

10:45 am Gentle Yoga – Elle

Sunday Feb 2nd

6-7:15pm Restorative and Yin Yoga -[[April]]

January 18, 2020January 19, 2020

Studio News for Week of Jan 20th

We cannot stop the winter or the summer from coming. We cannot stop the spring or the fall or make them other than they are. They are gifts from the universe that we cannot refuse. But we can choose what we will contribute to life when each arrives.
~Gary Zukhav

Hello Everyone,

I always expect the quote above to end with us getting to choose how present we are with each of the seasons, or that we get to choose how to interpret them. I find it more inspirational that we to choose what we contribute to life when each season arrives.

Of course if we get to be intentional about what we are contributing, it presupposes that we are aware enough and strong to make these choices. This is, of course, where our practices come in.

You’ll notice as you check out the schedule below that I have the privilege of subbing for Sarah on Tuesday, and that Mollee’s Gentle Yoga class will be held at Bluff Country Co-op rather than Infinity.

Hope to see you soon!

~Elle

Upcoming Events:

Lunchtime Gentle Yoga at Bluff Country Co-op

When: Tuesday, Jan. 21st
12:05-12:50pm

Cost: Free. Space is limited. Please RSVP at 507-452-1815.

Instructor: [[Mollee Sheehan]]

Make a lunch date with your yoga mat at the Co-op!

Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra with April

When: Sunday Feb 23rd. 6-7:15pm

Cost: $10 drop-in or Infinity Card Punch

Instructor: [[April Herndon]]

Schedule for Jan 20-26

Unless otherwise noted, all classes run an hour.

Monday Jan 20th

8:15am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Elle

Tuesday Jan 21st

12:05-12:50pm Lunchtime Gentle Yoga at Bluff Country Coop– [[Mollee]]
5:45-6:45pm Winter Flow – Elle

Wednesday Jan 22nd

8:15am Forrest Inspired Basics – Elle
12:05-12:50pm Pilates Fusion –Deb

Thursday Jan 23rd

9am Nia – Jacque

Friday Jan 24th

8:15am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Elle
9:30amT’ai Chi & Qi Gong – Gretchen C.

Saturday Jan 25th

10:45 am Gentle Yoga – Elle

Sunday Jan 26th

6-7:15pm Restorative and Yin Yoga -[[April]]

January 15, 2020January 15, 2020

Wellness News 1/15/20

Doesn’t a massage sound good right now?

Lucky for you Emily Wehner still has appointments available Friday (tomorrow) Jan. 15th. One of the many things Emily is trained in is Myofascial release which is especially good at untying your knots! Read more about Emily and Myofascial Release below.

We’re also in the time of year where the sun can feel like a distant relative, the kind we love dearly and want to see more often! Because of the gray cold weather, we spend less time outside, and our mood isn’t the only thing to suffer. One thing that can help (assuming you can’t just take off for Hawaii) is Vitamin D. Read on for more about the importance of Vitamin D and K2, and to learn about one option for Vitamin D at Infinity.

Remember Heather (Gerdes) Lorenz? If you don’t check out our last newsletter for more information about all that she offers! Beginning in February she is also adding a Basic Fundamental Yoga class on Tuesday mornings and Thursday evenings. Read below for more information.

Featured Practitioner: Emily Wehner

Emily has been filling in at Infinity since January of 2019. Beginning Jan 21st she will be scheduled regularly from 4-7 on alternating Tuesdays. As mentioned above she is also scheduled tomorrow, and the rest of her schedule is below. You may also recognize her from her workshops on essential oils!

Emily has two years of experience in massage. She loves to problem solve muscular and myofascial restriction, and watch her clients progress, whether it be through range of motion or relaxation improvement. Her favorite modalities are Swedish, Sports Massage, Myofascial release, and Reiki. Emily is also trained in Prenatal Massage, Geriatric Massage, and Trigger Point Therapy.

Featured Service: Myofascial Release

John Barnes Myofascial Release:

Myofascial Release is a safe and very effective hands-on technique that involves applying gentle sustained pressure into the Myofascial connective restrictions with the goal of eliminating pain and restoring motion.

Trauma, inflammatory responses, and/or surgical procedures create Myofascial restrictions that can produce tensile pressures of 2,000 pounds per square inch on pain sensitive structures.

Each Myofascial Release Treatment session is performed directly on the skin without oils, cream, or machinery. This enables the therapist to accurately detect fascial restrictions and apply the appropriate amount of sustained pressure to facilitate release of the fascia.

Featured Product: NutriDyn D3 5000 with K2

It is crucial to obtain adequate amounts of vitamin D on a daily basis, and deficiency can lead to a host of health issues. Vitamin K2 (menaquinone) comes in a variety of forms, with evidence suggesting that the form MK-7 is particularly important for people that have chronic health issues causing nutrient malabsorption.

Given the importance of adequate Vitamin D levels in the body and many people’s lack of exposure to direct sunlight, D3 5000 with K2 supplementation can help users in a variety of ways. The most relevant research-backed benefits include:

● Support cardiovascular function
● Support healthy mood and stress levels
● Support bone and skin tissues
● Support immune function

If you are interested in finding out if NutriDyn D3 5000 with K2 is right for you book an NRT appointment with Sydney Swanson or Dr. Kristin Noble.

Basic Fundamental Yoga Class

This is a very basic introduction to Yoga. This class is intended to meet you where YOU are. This class will break down the barriers we place on ourselves while building our confidence as we learn more about each pose. Learn the benefits of the pose as well as play and embrace how your individual body expresses itself in it. Connect with our breath and eventually feel comfortable and confident enough to attend the next level class. Pose by pose, you are not alone, I will be there with you every step of the way and at your pace.

Times:

Tuesday 9:30am

Thursday 5:00pm

January 5, 2020January 5, 2020

Studio News for Week of January 6th

Hi Everyone,

Mollee, Jacque, Sarah, and Deb’s classes are all returning this week, so if your goals for 2020 include attending classes regularly, we are ready for you!

Lynn is out of town in January so the Qi Gong schedule is cut back to just Fridays for now and Gretchen Cohenour will be leading.

Heather Gerdes is planning a yoga class just for Beginners. If you have friends who are interested in yoga and looking for a class they would be comfortable in as a beginner, please pass on this information to them.

Hope to see you on the mat soon!

~Elle

Upcoming Events:

Lunchtime Gentle Yoga at Bluff Country Co-op

When: Tuesday, Jan. 21st
12:05-12:50pm

Cost: Free. Space is limited. Please RSVP at 507-452-1815.

Instructor: [[Mollee Sheehan]]

Make a lunch date with your yoga mat at the Co-op!

Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra with April

When: Sunday Feb 23rd. 6-7:15pm

Cost: $10 drop-in or Infinity Card Punch

Instructor: [[April Herndon]]

Schedule for Jan 6th-12th

Unless otherwise noted, all classes run an hour.

Monday Jan 6th

8:15am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Elle

Tuesday Jan 7th

12:05-12:50pm Lunchtime Gentle Yoga – [[Mollee]]
5:45-6:45pm Winter Flow – Sarah

Wednesday Jan 8th

8:15am Forrest Inspired Basics – Elle
12:05-12:50pm Pilates Fusion –Deb

Thursday Jan 9th

9am Nia – Jacque

Friday Jan 10th

8:15am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Elle
9:30amT’ai Chi & Qi Gong – Gretchen C.

Saturday Jan 11th

10:45 am Gentle Yoga – Elle

Sunday Jan 12th

6-7:15pm Restorative and Yin Yoga -[[April]]

January 12, 2020January 12, 2020

Studio News for Week of Jan. 13th

Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born.
~Anaïs Nin

Hello Everyone,

I love this quote, and I know a lot of others do too! It reminds me how relationships and experiences open us up to more of ourselves. And the more we know of ourselves, the more we can be open to experiences and relationships.

If we let it, learning to listen to ourselves and be compassionate with ourselves in our practices can inform how we listen to others. And of course, the opposite is true, we can learn to apply the same compassion we afford others to ourselves. It’s quite the interconnected situation, wouldn’t you say? Perhaps even an infinite loop?

We don’t have any changes this week, but I do want to let you know that for the months of February and March, Pilates Fusion with Deb will be on Fridays instead of Wednesdays. So make sure you mark your calendars!

Much Love,

~Elle

Upcoming Events:

Lunchtime Gentle Yoga at Bluff Country Co-op

When: Tuesday, Jan. 21st
12:05-12:50pm

Cost: Free. Space is limited. Please RSVP at 507-452-1815.

Instructor: [[Mollee Sheehan]]

Make a lunch date with your yoga mat at the Co-op!

Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra with April

When: Sunday Feb 23rd. 6-7:15pm

Cost: $10 drop-in or Infinity Card Punch

Instructor: [[April Herndon]]

Schedule for Jan 13th-19th

Unless otherwise noted, all classes run an hour.

Monday Jan 13th

8:15am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Elle

Tuesday Jan 14th

12:05-12:50pm Lunchtime Gentle Yoga – [[Mollee]]
5:45-6:45pm Winter Flow – Sarah

Wednesday Jan 15th

8:15am Forrest Inspired Basics – Elle
12:05-12:50pm Pilates Fusion –Deb

Thursday Jan 16th

9am Nia – Jacque

Friday Jan 17th

8:15am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Elle
9:30amT’ai Chi & Qi Gong – Gretchen C.

Saturday Jan 18th

10:45 am Gentle Yoga – Elle

Sunday Jan 19th

6-7:15pm Restorative and Yin Yoga -[[April]]

January 2, 2020January 5, 2020

Wellness News 1/2/20

Happy New Year!

As we look forward to the next year, it seems only appropriate to highlight our Health and Life Coach, Heather Gerdes. For those of you who are planning on participating in the Standard Process Purification Challenge this is especially timely as you may want to take advantage of our Vitality program to get 1-on-1 support throughout your cleanse. For more information on the Infinity Vitality program, read on!

Heather herself is moving forward in this new year as she is planning on leading a yoga class for beginners at Infinity. Read more about this here!

We look forward to supporting your health in 2020!

Standard Process Purification Challenge

When: Beginning Jan 6th, 2020

Kick-start your healthy habits by joining a nationwide challenge! Standard Process has created a platform for support within the 21 or 28 day detox programs which includes daily inspirational emails, access to Facebook groups for sharing progress, recipes, and encouragement, AND a chance to win prizes!

How to join:

Click this link to sign up for the challenge on the Standard Process website – you will then receive an email from them with more info.
Let us at Infinity know which program you’d like to do so we can make sure to order products for you.
Let us know if you’d like to add on the “Vitality” program which includes 3-4 one-on-one coaching sessions with Heather Gerdes during your cleanse!

Featured Practitioner: Heather Gerdes

Heather Gerdes is a certified Health & Life Coach. She also holds a BA in Communication Studies and an MS in Organizational Leadership. As a passionate coaching professional, Heather provides services which introduce clarity and facilitate self-growth, self-motivation and transformation when you’re feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands. Whether it is improving your health or life, she will help you develop the habits and skills to effectively deal with the challenges you may encounter in your personal and professional life.

Coaching Hours: Mondays 12pm-5pm, Thursdays 1:30-4:30pm*

Reiki Hours: Every other Tuesday 10-3pm

*Contact Heather to schedule coaching times outside of her regular office hours.

What is Infinity Vitality program?

Infinity Vitality is a program for people who want additional support on their health journey. Our goal is to create a comprehensive wellness program that is centered on personal growth andaccountability to create long term success for each participant. We recognize the need for a support program for people who want to make permanent lifestyle changes but do better with more accountability. We’ve centered this program around our Standard Process detoxification programs. With the option of a 10-day, 21-day, or 28-day cleanse we have the ability to help you best achieve your health goals. Depending on the length of the cleanse you will have 2-4 one-on-one sessions with coach Heather Gerdes throughout your cleanse process.

January 1, 2020January 2, 2020

New Yoga for Beginners Class

Starting in the New Year I (Heather) am offering a VERY BASIC, VERY FUNDAMENTAL yoga class to my community. The intent is to meet YOU where YOU are.

I personally came to yoga as a way of healing. We all have our own story as to why we are drawn or feel called to yoga. It may be a story like mine and it may be totally different… and that is ok.

I’ve had numerous conversations with people who want to attend a yoga class but who have many reasons that stop them from moving forward and actually doing it. These are some of the reasons I’ve heard:

I am intimidated
I don’t look like everyone else in the class
I have no idea what to do
I am not flexible enough
I can’t concentrate, I can’t focus enough, I can’t.
I am afraid I will fall, I am afraid I won’t be able to, I am afraid…
I don’t have a yoga mat, I don’t have the right clothes, I don’t have…
I haven’t practiced yoga in forever and feel shaky in my practice
I am too old to start
I am not sure if I would be good at it.

I invite you to join me and show up just as you are.

This class will break down the barriers we place on ourselves and building our confidence. I want to share different yoga poses, explain the benefits, play with the pose and embrace how our individual bodies express themselves in it. We’ll connect with our breath, and eventually “graduate” with the comfort and confidence to attend the next level of yoga (whatever that may look like for you). Pose by pose, you are not alone, I will be there with you every step of the way and at your pace.

If you are interested, please contact me at Infinity and let me know what time on Tuesday morning or anytime on Thursday would work for you.

Working together one-on-one is also an option for those of you who cannot attend a Tuesday or Thursday class

If you have any questions, please reach out to me! Yoga has been a life changer for me and I would love nothing more than to share it with you.

This is a great way to start out the year of 2020!!

December 29, 2019December 29, 2019

Studio News for week of Dec. 30th.

Not knowing when the dawn will come
I open every door.
― Emily Dickinson

Happy New Years Everyone!

We’re still on a holiday calendar, so make sure you look over our schedule carefully before you come to class.

For those of you who are practicing with me on Wednesday, Jan. 1st, we’re gathering afterwards for a short celebration. Since our favorite local coffee shops are closed, Rob Brault volunteered to help us set up an outdoor location complete with fire pit. Rob can set up (and take down) fire pits quickly and I can tell you from experience that they always add an extra element of fun!

I will bring an airpot full of warming cinnamon tea. You can bring a cup, and a chair to sit on. If you feel inspired to bring beverages or treats to share, please do! If weather prevents outdoor fun we’ll come up with an alternative. Email me at ellenewman11@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Here’s to another year of practicing together at Infinity Yoga Studio!

Elle

Upcoming Events:

Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra with April

When: Sunday Jan. 5th 6-7:15pm

Cost: $10 drop-in or Infinity Card Punch

Instructor: [[April Herndon]]

Lunchtime Gentle Yoga at Bluff Country Co-op

When: Tuesday, Jan. 21st
12:05-12:50pm

Cost: Free. Space is limited. Please RSVP at 507-452-1815.

Instructor: [[Mollee Sheehan]]

Make a lunch date with your yoga mat at the Co-op!

Monday Dec 30

8:15am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Elle

Tuesday Dec 31

No Class

Wednesday Jan 1

8:15am Forrest Inspired Basics – Elle
9:30amT’ai Chi & Qi Gong – Lynn

Thursday Jan 2

No Class

Friday Jan 3

8:15am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Elle
9:30am Qi Gong – Gretchen Cohenour

Saturday Jan 4

10:45 am Gentle Yoga – Elle

Sunday Jan 5

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

December 22, 2019

Studio News for Week of 23rd

To me every hour of the light and dark is a miracle, every cubic inch of space is a miracle.
― Walt Whitman

Happy Holidays!

Saturday was Solstice, Hanukkah begins Sunday evening, Christmas is Wednesday and the New Year will be here before we know it. It’s no longer just the Holiday season, the Holidays are here!

If you are in town and interested in practicing, I’ll be teaching all this week except for Wednesday. Many of our teachers are out of town so make sure you check out our class schedule to find out when your favorite classes come back.

If you need another incentive to come to class this week, from now until the end of December, every time you come to class you can enter to win free yoga classes, free sauna sessions, 20% off yoga packages, and other fun prizes.

The clinic has some specials running through the end of the month: $5 coupon for every $50 spent on gift certificates, and PEMF packages – 6 sessions for only $90. Read here for more information and to find out about their holiday schedule.

Be kind to yourself!

Elle

Upcoming Events:

Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra with April

When: Sunday Jan. 5th 6-7:15pm

Cost: $10 drop-in or Infinity Card Punch

Instructor: [[April Herndon]]

Herbal Medicine Circle Under the Full Moon

When: Friday, January 10th 6-9pm

Facilitator: Jackson Ramsland

Stay Tuned for More Information

Herbal Medicine builds community and resilience.

At 6pm we will have potluck style dinner.
After eating and mingling, we will craft herbal medicine.
We will end the evening with a guided plant meditation.

Supplies for herbal medicine will be provided. Please bring a set of eating utensils, a plate, and your favorite dish to share. This is a zero waste event.

Lunchtime Gentle Yoga at Bluff Country Co-op

When: Tuesday, Jan. 21st
12:05-12:50pm

Cost: Free. Space is limited. Please RSVP at 507-452-1815.

Instructor: [[Mollee Sheehan]]

Make a lunch date with your yoga mat at the Co-op!

Monday Dec 23

8:15am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Elle

Studio Closed Dec 24-26

Friday Dec 27

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

Saturday Dec 28

10:45 am Gentle Yoga – Elle

Sunday Dec 29

No Class

Monday Dec 30

8:15am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Elle

Tuesday Dec 31

No Class

Wednesday Jan 1

8:15am Forrest Inspired Basics – Elle
9:30amT’ai Chi & Qi Gong – Lynn

Thursday Jan 2

No Class

Friday Jan 3

8:15am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Elle
9:30am Qi Gong – Gretchen Cohenour

Saturday Jan 4

10:45 am Gentle Yoga – Elle

Sunday Jan 5

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

December 17, 2019December 17, 2019

Holiday Schedule and Updated Schedule for week of Dec. 16th

I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently?
― Lewis Carrol

Hi Everyone!

First I wanted to tell you there’s a change in the week’s schedule: there’s no Restorative and Yin Yoga class with April this Sunday. April will return Sunday, January 5th with a special Nidra class. I’ve included this week’s schedule at the bottom for your reference.

Make sure you look over our schedule carefully — we have a few teachers out of town the last week in December and the first week in January. But there are still plenty of classes for you to keep your practice going over the holidays.

Remember, every time you come to class from now until the end of December, you can enter to win free yoga classes, free sauna sessions, 20% off yoga packages, and other fun prizes.

See you on the Mat!

Elle

Holiday Schedule

Monday Dec 23

8:15am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Elle

Studio Closed Dec 24-26

Friday Dec 27

8:15am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Elle
9:30am No Qi Gong

Saturday Dec 28

10:45 am Gentle Yoga – Elle

Sunday Dec 29

No Class

Monday Dec 30

8:15am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Elle

Tuesday Dec 31

No Class

Wednesday Jan 1

8:15am Forrest Inspired Basics – Elle
9:30amT’ai Chi & Qi Gong – Lynn

Thursday Jan 2

No Class

Friday Jan 3

8:15am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Elle
9:30am Qi Gong – Gretchen Cohenour

Saturday Jan 4

10:45 am Gentle Yoga – Elle

Sunday Jan 5

6-7:15pm Restorative Yoga with April returns January 4th

Upcoming Events:

Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra with April

When: Sunday January 5th 6-7:15pm

Cost: $10 drop-in or Infinity Card Punch

Instructor: [[April Herndon]]

Medicine Circle Under the Full Moon

When: Friday, January 10th 6-9pm

Leader: Jackson Ramsland

Stay Tuned for More Information

Pot Luck, Herbal Medicine Crafting, Guided Meditation and more.

Lunchtime Gentle Yoga at Bluff Country Co-op

When: Tuesday, January 21st 12:05-12:50pm

Cost: Free. Space is limited. Please RSVP at 507-452-1815.

Instructor: [[Mollee Sheehan]]

Make a lunch date with your yoga mat at the Co-op!

Schedule for Dec 16-22
Unless otherwise noted, all classes run an hour.

Thursday Dec 19

9am Nia – Jacque

Friday Dec 20

8:15am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Elle
9:30am No Qi Gong

Saturday Dec 21

10:45 am Gentle Yoga – Elle

Sunday Dec 22

6-7:15pm Restorative Yoga with April returns January 4th

December 19, 2019

Wellness News for Dec. 19th

Happy Holidays from Everyone at Infinity!

Believe it or not, we are already looking ahead to the New Year and want to let you know about some additional times our practitioners are available beginning in January.

Heather will be offering Reiki on alternating Tuesdays beginning on Jan. 7th, and Emily is offering massage and myofascial release on alternating Tuesdays 4-7pm starting 1/21.

If you are planning a cleans in the new year you are not alone. In fact Standard Process is running a Purification Challenge beginning on Jan 6th to offer you extra support. Check out the information below.

2019 isn’t quite over yet and we have a bunch of great offers running through this month. Those along with our holiday hours are below.

Standard Process Purification Challenge

When: Beginning Jan 6th, 2020

How to join:

Click this link to sign up for the challenge on the Standard Process website – you will then receive an email from them with more info.
Let us at Infinity know which program you’d like to do so we can make sure to order products for you.
Let us know if you’d like to add on the “Vitality” program which includes 3-4 one-on-one coaching sessions with Heather Gerdes during your cleanse!

Specials Running Through the End of December

PEMF Packages only $90 for 6 sessions

Pulsed Electro Magnetic Field Therapy (PEMF) is a way to recharge every cell in your body. Optimal cell function sees an increased capacity to take on nutrients and an increased ability to get rid of cellular waste.

$5 Coupon with every $50 spent on Gift Certificates!

From now until the end of December every time you attend an Infinity yoga class you can enter to win free classes, specials on packages, free saunas and more.

Holiday Hours

Monday Dec 23rd – Wednesday 25th

Closed

Thursday Dec 26th – Monday Dec 30th
Regularly scheduled hours

Tuesday Dec 31st

Closing at noon

Wednesday Jan 1st

Closed

December 15, 2019December 16, 2019

Studio News for week of Dec. 16th

Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire. It is the time for home.
― Edith Sitwell

Hi Everyone!

Winter Solstice is this Saturday, 10:19 p.m. here in Minnesota, for those of you who like to keep track of these things. This Solstice means different things to different people. The official beginning of winter, the new year, time to gather with friends, and time to meditate.

For me, keeping this time of year joyful rather than stressful is about keeping my true priorities in mind. Time and energy are such precious commodities that I feel best when I’m spending them wisely. I have been thinking about the phrase “pay attention” with this in mind. Some things are worth the cost of my attention: my relationships with family and friends, my yoga practice, the little handmade gifts I’ve been working on. Some things are not. When I feel stressed, I have found it a useful practice to notice where I’ve been paying my attention. When I spend a day working on things I don’t really care about, I feel very different than when I spend my time going towards things that bring joy into my life and the lives of others.

We hope you’ll join us for a practice or two this week. I’ll be leading a gentle class on Saturday, ending in Solstice Meditation, and April will lead a beautiful Restorative Yoga class on Sunday.

Mollee’s Gentle Yoga class on Tuesday is at the Coop. More information about that and the rest of our class schedule below.

The clinic has some specials running through the end of the month: $5 coupon for every $50 spent on gift certificates, and PEMF packages – 6 sessions for only $90.

See you on the mat!

Elle

Upcoming Events:

Lunchtime Gentle Yoga at Bluff Country Co-op

When: Tuesday, December 17th
12:05-12:50pm

Cost: Free. Space is limited. Please RSVP at 507-452-1815.

Instructor: [[Mollee Sheehan]]

Make a lunch date with your yoga mat at the Co-op!

Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra with April

When: Sunday December 29th 6-7:15pm

Cost: $10 drop-in or Infinity Card Punch

Instructor: [[April Herndon]]

Schedule for Dec 16-22
Unless otherwise noted, all classes run an hour.

Monday Dec 16

8:15am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Elle

Tuesday Dec 17

12:05-12:50pm Lunchtime Gentle Yoga at Coop
5:45-6:45pm Fall Flow – Sarah

Wednesday Dec 18

8:15am Forrest Inspired Basics – Elle
9:30amT’ai Chi & Qi Gong – Lynn
12:05-12:50pm Pilates Fusion –Deb

Thursday Dec 19

9am Nia – Jacque

Friday Dec 20

8:15am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Elle
9:30am No Qi Gong

Saturday Dec 21

10:45 am Gentle Yoga – Elle

Sunday Dec 22

6-7:15pm Restorative Yoga with April returns in January

December 9, 2019December 9, 2019

Wellness News Dec. 9th

Hello Everyone,

We are officially in the Holiday season! Gretchen Mulkey has decorated our windows, Sydney Swanson has taken beautiful pictures, and we’re all getting in the creative spirit.

Whether you associate this time of year with fun, stress, or a bit of both, we invite you to look at your calendar right now and see if you have any self care scheduled in for yourself. If you do, great! If not, consider carving out time for yourself now — free time is unlikely to happen accidentally. This could be as simple as taking time for a bath or a walk with a friend. If you’d like a sauna, massage, or other Infinity service give us a call and we’ll get you set up!

Speaking of self care, from now until the end of December every time you attend an Infinity yoga class you can enter to win free classes, specials on packages, free saunas and more.

You’ll notice we have some Holiday specials to help with both your own self care and your holiday shopping. Check them out below. And while you’re in the mood to shop, check out our Infinity shirts now for sale.

Finally, at the end of this newsletter you’ll find our holiday hours. Make sure you plan accordingly for your Infinity needs at the end of the month.

Specials Running Through the End of December

PEMF Packages only $90 for 6 sessions

$5 Coupon with every $50 spent on Gift Certificates!

Featured Products: Infinity Shirts

Black V-neck: $28.00

Gray Long-sleeved: $35.00

Teal Long-sleeved hoodies: $38.00

Holiday Hours

Monday Dec 23rd – Wednesday 25th

Closed

Thursday Dec 26th – Monday Dec 30th
Regularly scheduled hours

Tuesday Dec 31st

Closing at noon

Wednesday Jan 1st

Closed

December 1, 2019December 2, 2019

Studio News for Week of Dec. 2nd

Because true belonging only happens when we present our authentic, imperfect selves to the world, our sense of belonging can never be greater than our level of self-acceptance.
― Brené Brown,

Hi Everyone!

Thank you to the students who showed up even though the weather was less than desirable. I loved spending the holiday with you!

As we look forward to December don’t forget about the great events that happen every month. Mollee collaborates with Bluff Country Coop every 3rd Tuesday of the month. The coop generously pays for your yoga class all you have to do is register and show up. Why not invite a friend and have lunch together afterwards?

Every last Sunday of the month you have an opportunity to practice Yoga Nidra with April. Feel free to bring your own pillow, blanket, or anything that will make you feel especially comfortable.

Take care of yourselves,

Elle

Upcoming Events:

Lunchtime Gentle Yoga at Bluff Country Co-op

When: Tuesday, December 17th
12:05-12:50pm

Cost: Free. Space is limited. Please RSVP at 507-452-1815.

Instructor: [[Mollee Sheehan]]

Make a lunch date with your yoga mat at the Co-op!

Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra with April

When: Sunday December 29th 6-7:15pm

Cost: $10 drop-in or Infinity Card Punch

Instructor: [[April Herndon]]

Schedule for Dec 2 – 8

Unless otherwise noted, all classes run an hour.

Monday Dec 2

8:15am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Elle

Tuesday Dec 3

12:05-12:50pm Lunchtime Gentle Yoga – Eri
5:45-6:45pm Fall Flow – Sarah

Wednesday Dec 4

8:15am Forrest Inspired Basics – Elle
9:30am Lynn’s out of town
12:05-12:50pm Pilates Fusion –Deb

Thursday Dec 5

9am Nia – Jacque

Friday Dec 6

8:15am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Elle
9:30am Lynn’s out of town

Saturday Dec 7

10:45 am Gentle Yoga – Elle

Sunday Dec 8

6-7:15pm Restorative and Yin Yoga -[[April]]

November 24, 2019November 25, 2019

Infinity News for week of Nov. 25th

Hi Everyone!

Thanksgiving is just one more excuse for me to tell you all how much I appreciate you! Many of you I practice with regularly and I sincerely hope you know how much you mean to me. I’m honored to lead you in practice every week!

I also want to say thank you to my fellow teachers at Infinity. Mollee, Lynn, Jacque, Deb, Sarah, and April, you are awesome. I truly appreciate the expertise you bring to Infinity Yoga Students, and how much you care. You teach amazing classes whether there’s 1 person in the room or 20. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

If you’re reading this and are feeling appreciative of your teachers, I encourage you to attend their classes and tell them in person! You’ll have plenty of chances this week as our classes are as regularly scheduled with the exception of no Nia on Thanksgiving.

See you on the mat!

Elle

Upcoming Events:

Lunchtime Gentle Yoga at Bluff Country Co-op

When: Tuesday, December 17th
12:05-12:50pm

Cost: Free. Space is limited. Please RSVP at 507-452-1815.

Instructor: [[Mollee Sheehan]]

Make a lunch date with your yoga mat at the Co-op!

Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra with April

When: Sunday December 29th 6-7:15pm

Cost: $10 drop-in or Infinity Card Punch

Instructor: [[April Herndon]]

Schedule for Nov 25- Dec 1

Unless otherwise noted, all classes run an hour.

Monday Nov 25th

8:15am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Elle

Tuesday Nov 26th

12:05-12:50pm Lunchtime Gentle Yoga
5:45-6:45pm Fall Flow – Sarah

Wednesday Nov 27th

8:15am Forrest Inspired Basics – Elle
9:30amT’ai Chi & Qi Gong – Lynn
12:05-12:50pm Pilates Fusion –Deb

Thursday Nov 28th

No Class

Friday Nov 29th

8:15am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Elle
9:30amT’ai Chi & Qi Gong – Lynn

Saturday Nov 30th

10:45 am Gentle Yoga – Elle

Sunday Dec 1st

6-7:15pm Restorative and Yin Yoga -[[April]]

December 8, 2019

Studio News for Week of Dec. 9th

There is October in every November and there is November in every December! All seasons melted in each other’s life!”
― Mehmet Murat Ildan

Hi Everyone!

If you’ve been following our window displays this year, you’ll know that we’ve been lucky enough to host some beautiful designs. We have Gretchen Mulkey to thank for this.

As if the windows weren’t exciting enough, from now until the end of December every time you come to class you can enter to win free yoga classes, free sauna sessions, 20% off yoga packages, and other fun prizes.

I also want to let you know about some holiday specials the clinic is running through the end of the month. $5 coupon for every $50 spent on gift certificates, and PEMF packages – 6 sessions for only $90.

And finally, we have Infinity shirts for sale! The choices are a long sleeved hooded t-shirt pictured prominently below (clearly a crowd favorite!), a non-hooded long sleeved gray t-shirt you see folded in the left corner below, and a black short sleeved t-shirt with the Infinity Chiropractic and Yoga on the front and our logo on the back. In general the sizes run small but I found each shirt fit me differently so you’ll want to make sure to try them on.

See you on the mat!

Elle

Black V-neck t-shirt: $28.00

Gray Long-sleeved t-shirt: $35.00

Teal Long-sleeved hoodie: $38.00