BALANCE
ERICKA JONES
Yoga • Movement • Health • Wellness • Lifestyle
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SPRING + SUMMER APRIL 2022 VOLUME I | ISSUE I
MINNESOTA IS PART OF THE YOGA + Life® FAMILY OF MAGAZINES.
MN YOGA + Life® PUBLISHER Faces of TBI, LLC EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Amy Zellmer EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Kristen Brown CONTENT EDITORS Claudette Hegel Ian Hebiesen COPY EDITOR Lynn Garthwaite CREATIVE DIRECTOR Heide Woodworth CONTRIBUTORS Amanda Gipson, Amy Zellmer, Annie Hayes, Barb Baker, Betsy Weiner, Carrie Jeroslow, Cortney Franklin, Danielle Venticinque, Janet Favorite, Jennifer Golden, Jessalyn Akerman-Frank, Kristen Brown, Libby Hinsley, Lisa Fecarotta, Mary Gavin, Meghan Hatalla, Michelle Skally Doilney, Nicole Lovald, Shari Vilchez-Blatt, Wenlin Tan
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FROM THE EDITOR
I CANNOT BEGIN TO EXPRESS
HOW EXCITED I AM FOR YOU TO HOLD THIS MAGAZINE IN YOUR HANDS!
T
he journey began last summer when I met with YOGA + Life owners, Bobby and Kim. They asked me if I had any interest in purchasing the MN magazine assets and relaunching the brand in Minnesota. At first I was hesitant, as I didn’t feel like the right person for the job. Imposter Syndrome reared its ugly head, telling me I didn’t have the right experience or enough connections. It continued to tell me I wasn’t the typical yogi, didn’t have a typical yoga body, and haven’t been in the yoga community long enough to earn the privilege of publishing a yoga and wellness magazine. We all have that voice in our head. The one that makes us doubt every move we make, leaving us paralyzed with self-doubt and insecurities. I took some time in nature to ground myself. I connected with my inner-self and listened to what my heart really wanted — which was to take a chance on the magazine. … and am I ever glad I took that chance!
The yoga community embraced me with a warm, cozy hug. The constant support and encouragement, and the willingness for so many to step-up and help me make this magazine a reality gave me the balance I needed. My hope is that you, the reader, appreciate the incredible content the following pages hold. My wish is that you find a connection to community, whether in-person, virtual, or through written word and imagery. Whether it’s trying a new recipe, finding an event you’d like to explore, or resonating with a writer’s experience, I hope that you, too, can find balance in whatever way makes you feel connected and complete. It truly takes a village, and I thank each and every one of you for making this magazine a reality. +
AMY ZELLMER (SHE/HER)
publisher + editor-in-chief hello@mnyogalife.com www.mnyogalife.com
AMY ZELLMER is Editor-in chief of MN YOGA + LIfe Magazine and The Brain Health Magazine. Amy has a passion to spread the message that yoga is for every BODY, regardless of size or ability, and a mission to raise awareness about the devastating consequences of TBI. She has her 500RYT, and is certified in trauma-informed yoga, LoveYourBrain yoga, and Yoga For All. She is also a Reiki Master. In her free time, Amy enjoys road-tripping across the country visiting National Parks.
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS
20 YOGA + MOVEMENT 18 TRANSCENDING BALANCE Taking your practice into the world
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SPOTLIGHT 8
UP YOGA
Vinyasa studio in South Minneapolis
10 DEAFBLIND YOGA PROJECT
Accessibility for everyone
14 YOGA NORTH
Yoga studio in Duluth, MN
ON THE COVER
16 ERICKA JONES Diversity, equity, + inclusion in yoga
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20 MOM + BABY YOGA Bonding + enjoying time together
22 GO WITH THE FLOW Stand-up paddleboarding
24 BRAIN-BOOSTING YOGA
Encouraging neuroplasticity
26 MEDITATION
Bringing it to the corporate masses
28 YOGA + SWIMMING A powerful combination
30 MANIFEST MOUNTAIN ENERGY Tadasana for Balance in Trying Times
32 BENDY PEOPLE
Yoga + hypermobility syndrome
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HEALTH + WELLNESS 34 BALANCE IS A MYTH The journey versus the destination
35 HOW YOGA SAVED ME
Moving forward through grief
36 SABBATH KEEPING The Dessert Most of Us Leave on the Table
38 LEVELED SCALES
Living an Aligned Life
39 BLACK TOURMALINE Balancing Energy, Fighting Negativity, + Calming Thoughts
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40 BALANCED RELATIONSHIPS
Joy, Boudaries, + Self-care
42 FINDING FLOW
Cyclical Workflow for Female Founders
43 HEALTH COACHING Why We All Need One
45 BALANCE IN UNBALANCED TIMES Redefining How We Talk About Balance
46 INTERMITTENT FASTING
Keeping Healthy + Balancing Hormones
LIFESTYLE
48 EDITORS PICKS Products We Love
50 MINNESOTA NATIVE Supporting Indigenous Communities
52 YOGA BUSINESS How To Create One
54 RITUALS OF THE SOUL Book Excerpt
56 DIY SKIN CARE At Home Self-Care
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58 READING ABOUT YOGA In Non-Yoga Works
60 SOUTHERN CUISINE Clean Eating Recipes
62 SIT DOWN TO RISE UP Book Excerpt
EVENTS + PARTNERS
63 EVENTS THIS SEASON
April through October 2022
65 DIRECTORY
YOGA + Life Annual Partners
66 LOVEYOURBRAIN
Providing holistic support to the TBI community
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