You've probably heard how helpful meditation can be, but it can be challenging to know where to start. Or perhaps you've already felt the benefits of meditation but are looking to dedicate yourself to a consistent home practice. Join Andrea Krejci Paradis for a 4-week How to Meditate class series. This class is for those who are beginners to yoga meditation and for those who would like to create a regular meditation practice.

The class will cover:

-The definition of meditation using the Yoga Sutras

-The benefits of meditation (less stress, better sleep, more life perspective, etc)

-How to sit for meditation

-Pranayama (breath work)

-How to create a consistent home sadhana (practice)

-and more!

Virtual or in person options available. Handouts will be provided. All sessions will be recorded and shared with all registered.

Sundays from 4:00-5:00pm

April 26-May 17 (4 Sundays in a row)

In person at Downtown Yoga Fargo or Virtually from your home

$65 for the 4-week How to Meditate class.

$40 for any Downtown Yoga Fargo package holders

(click on the "members" purchase option).

Every month we gather to learn about the new moon, discuss how it might affect the nature of our minds and bodies, and practice together to seal an intention or prayer for the upcoming time in life.

Kim practices Jyotisha, or Indian Astrology and Astronomy, also often referred to as Vedic Astrology or Sidereal Astrology. She is studying under an honored lineage and takes great care to honor these ancient astrological techniques for identifying the patterns of light impact on earth. This is a different method than Tropical or Western Astrology; it is the source of those methods.

Please bring a journal if you are a notetaker and a small personal item (it will return home with you) to place on the alter in the center of our circle during ceremony to be imbued with whatever intention is in your heart for the current moon cycle. Please know that all you really need to bring is yourself.

Join us for MONTHLY $5 Community Yoga!

This is a great place to connect with neighbors and other community members through practicing yoga together!

Join co-owner Greg Hobbs for ourfirst specialty class in the new yoga center!

Yoga for Artists is a class Greg has had on his mind for a while. Being a musician and writer himself, Greg understands the complexities of living as an artist and how those complexities show up in creative, and sometimes limiting ways. In this class, you will learn movement and stillness based Yoga practices that invite the body and mind to work together, in rhythm and flow naturally, so that you can create more freely without tension holding you back.

Join Kim and Greg Hobbs for an evening of partner-based, supportive yoga that will include asana (poses), pranayama (breathing techniques), and meditation.

Kim and Greg have been leading Partner Yoga since 2019 and after a year off are thrilled to bring it back to the F-M community!

This is open to anyone, even if you've both never done yoga! 

Please only register once. Price is per pair, not individual.

Join Kim for an afternoon of Ayurveda! Ayurveda is the knowledge of life, and by integrating its practices and teachings into your daily life, you come to know yourself better both inside and out. This immersion is for everyone, whether you are brand new or have a working understanding of Ayurveda.

What to Expect:

A light Ayurvedic lunch provided (vegetarian friendly)

Basics of Ayurveda handouts and resources

Simple principles and practices to apply to daily life right away

Lecture, discussion, and experiential learning through self exploration

About Kim:

Kim has been studying and practicing Ayurveda in earnest for 7 years and is currently in a 300 hour program studying under renowned teacher Dr. David Frawley. Once she completes the program later this year, Kim will hold a certificate as an Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant; however, she will always be a student first and foremost.

Join Kayla for an all levels friendly Kundalini Meditation. Kayla is trained under the lineage of Osho’s meditation methods while she also includes techniques learned from other teachers and practices. This practice is meant to awake your inner spirit, and by allowing that inner spirit to come alive, one might experience states of great ease, inner guidance, and bliss.

If this sounds interesting or appealing, please join Kayla for a spiritually rich Saturday afternoon of enlivening meditation!

Purnima, or the full moon, is a sacred time to re-align with the cosmic rhythm. It’s a time to go into yourself and allow the luminosity of the moon to reveal Truth in your being. The moon controls the manas, or the mind, so when we reach the full moon point in the cycle, our minds are more open and receptive. We allow this innate sense of receptivity to expand our awareness and illuminate areas in our lives where we can release and where we can cultivate.

What to expect:

Each ceremony will include different practices, but below are some of what you might experience.

Intention setting, journaling, meditation, asana, chanting mantra, conversation, tea or cacao, creative project, and more.

Paper and pen will be provided at every gathering, but please feel free to bring your own. We will also be creating and alter, so please bring a small, meaningful item to add to the sacred space that we will sit around in ceremony.

**Full Moon and New Moon gatherings are included in class packages and memberships. Drop in rate applies for non-members.

From the Downtown Community Partnership:

We’re excited to announce the first-ever Downtown Fargo Lemonade Crawl, happening on Saturday, August 23, from 1–5 PM, and we’d love to have you join us!

The crawl is all about encouraging a day of fun and shopping downtown, where customers can stop into participating businesses to sample unique, cold, non-alcoholic beverages.

Ticketed participants will receive an 8 oz handmade ceramic mug (crafted by Hayden Swanson with Living the Dream Pottery) or a 14 oz plastic event mug.

More information to come!

Join us for our New Moon ceremony! Every month we come together to celebrate the Full Moon, and now we will join again to welcome the new cycle.

The New Moon is an invitation to re-align with yourself and with the greater cosmic rhythm. It is a time to go inward and discover what seeds you would like to nurture in your life during this new moon phase.

What to expect:

Each ceremony will include different practices, but below are some of what you might experience.

Intention setting, journaling, meditation, asana, chanting mantra, conversation, tea or cacao, creative project, and more.

Paper and pen will be provided at every gathering, but please feel free to bring your own. We will also be creating and alter, so please bring a small, meaningful item to add to the sacred space that we will sit around in ceremony.

Join Kennedy Oneself from the Western Carolinas for a symphony of serenity. The sacred vibrations of his hand crafted instruments will guide you back to your Truth. Kennedy's sound healing experiences are truly unique and the vibrations run deep. If you are looking for an opportunity to heal deeply through rest, sacred sound and deep inner listening, you do not want to miss this opportunity. 

For more information on Kennedy and to hear his sound healing:

https://www.kennedyoneself.com

In addition, cranio sacral therapy will be available during the event by donation and to a few students who are interested. More details at the event itself will be provided. 

We are in uncharted territory, times that have been prophesized by many Indigenous cultures as the time of great change. The chaos of the world feels overwhelming and has the ability to throw us out of our bodies and out of our power. But the great paradox of this time is that with all the destruction this chaos brings, we are given an opportunity for creation.

This is a time for sacred nervous system healing - to bring safety and empowerment back into our beings so we can be a clear channel for the creative energy we need to build new ways for our future generations. We all have a part to play right now, big or small - you are here for a reason.

Step into a sacred circle of community as we journey through a special deep-healing circle dedicated to birthing creative energy out of the chaos of the world.

Purnima, or the full moon, is a sacred time to re-align with the cosmic rhythm. It’s a time to go into yourself and allow the luminosity of the moon to reveal Truth in your being. The moon controls the manas, or the mind, so when we reach the full moon point in the cycle, our minds are more open and receptive. We allow this innate sense of receptivity to expand our awareness and illuminate areas in our lives where we can release and where we can cultivate.

What to expect:

Each ceremony will include different practices, but below are some of what you might experience.

Intention setting, journaling, meditation, asana, chanting mantra, conversation, tea or cacao, creative project, and more.

Paper and pen will be provided at every gathering, but please feel free to bring your own. We will also be creating and alter, so please bring a small, meaningful item to add to the sacred space that we will sit around in ceremony.

**Full Moon and New Moon gatherings are included in class packages and memberships. Drop in rate applies for non-members.

Learn alignment, theory, & story behind 5 basic yoga asanas and experience your body/mind at rest in each one! If you’re a member, this is a great opportunity to use your ‘bring a friend’ pass per month and introduce someone you love to the practice. Drop in rate is only $10 for these classes. Yoga 101 is great for beginners, but they are also an opportunity for experienced practitioners and teachers to refine their personal practice and teaching methods. The theme of Yoga 101 is different each month, so stay tuned for what we’ll be exploring at the end of July!

Balasana (child’s pose)

Tadasana (mountain pose)

Adho Mukha Svanasana (downward dog)

Virabhadrasana 1 (Warrior 1)

Virabhadrasana 2 (Warrior 2)

Yoga teachers can receive 1 contact CEU for attending these classes.

Join Andrea to learn a mantra for universal peace and wellbeing. Class will include instruction on how to chant this mantra and discussion of its meaning. The class will end with a group practice, chanting the mantra together for the wellbeing of all. No previous experience necessary.

There is no charge for this class, however a donation for the Downtown Engagement Center is encouraged.

To make a donation, you can bring cash or Venmo on the day of class.

Spring invites us to emerge from winter's stillness and embrace the energy of growth, renewal, and possibility. Join David for a workshop designed to ignite your creative spark and prepare you to move into this season with clarity and fortitude.

We'll begin with a breathwork practice to shake off winter’s stagnation and awaken the breath of Spring, setting the stage to root and sprout. From there, we'll explore the wisdom of Chinese Five Element Theory and Ayurveda, mapping out how these systems illuminate spring’s invitation to rise, expand, and express.

We'll conclude with a buoyant and playful asana practice that mirrors the season’s call to take risks and explore. Expect a dynamic practice that builds momentum, sparks creativity, and invites you to spiral and blossom boldly.

Whether you're stepping into new ventures or seeking inspiration, this workshop will provide you with practical tools to navigate the winds of change and carry your vision forward with focus and intention.

Lastly, here’s a brief description of what these LAB classes are all about:

LAB:
LAB is exactly as it sounds—a time to dissect, discuss, and dive deeper into material we wouldn’t have time to explore in a regular class. Each session is designed with the intention to play, break things down, and explore techniques with a focus on cultivating communal well-being. Whether we’re working with postures, breathwork, meditation, or theory, LAB is a safe space for curiosity and refinement.

Join Aspen at Primp Boutique just downstairs from Downtown Yoga for some gentle stretching before enjoying a private shopping experience that includes a $10 discount on a $50 purchase!

Only 10 spots available, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to support two local downtown businesses!

Join Caroline McGuire for a partnered yoga class on Valentine's Day! This class will explore postures, movement, breathwork and meditation curated for two people to connect on all levels - physical, mental and spiritual. Like the eternal play of Śiva and Śakti, participants should be prepared to get up-close and personal with their partner, activating and stabilizing each other's form. Let's have some fun and foster LOVE!

Couples Yoga

Friday, February 14th

5:30-6:30 PM

Downtown Yoga Fargo

$60 per couple

Join Ann for an all levels yoga class benefiting the FM Coalition to End Homelessness! This class is open to all, and your $10 donation will help provide basic needs to members of our community.

Join us on Christmas Eve for a morning of gentle, all levels asana, pranayama (breathing practice), and meditation. All are welcome in this class, so bring your family and friends who are around for holidays and start Christmas off with some deep care and compassion.

Purnima, or the full moon, is a sacred time to re-align with the cosmic rhythm. It’s a time to go into yourself and allow the luminosity of the moon to reveal Truth in your being. The moon controls the manas, or the mind, so when we reach the full moon point in the cycle, our minds are more open and receptive. We allow this innate sense of receptivity to expand our awareness and illuminate areas in our lives where we can release and where we can cultivate.

What to expect:

Each ceremony will include different practices, but below are some of what you might experience.

Intention setting, journaling, meditation, asana, chanting mantra, conversation, tea or cacao, creative project, and more.

Paper and pen will be provided at every gathering, but please feel free to bring your own. We will also be creating and alter, so please bring a small, meaningful item to add to the sacred space that we will sit around in ceremony.

**Full Moon and New Moon gatherings are included in class packages and memberships; $15 drop in rate applies for non-members

Shift your perspective with Caroline McQuire and learn how to practice inversion and arm balances in your asana practice. In the workshop, you’ll learn the best practices for moving in and out of arm balances and inversions. You will have the opportunity to listen, learn and experience the asanas in a safe and supportive environment, and maybe learn your body can do even more amazing things than you thought!

Join Andrea for an afternoon of Yoga Nidra! Andrea will introduce the practice of yoga Nidra with information and knowledge, and then she will take you into the deep realms of your being with a complete practice of yoga Nidra so that you can better integrate the knowledge she provides.

This immersion is only open to 5 participants!

CEUs available.

Join Caroline for a morning of Prenatal Yoga! Caroline will introduce the best practices of prenatal yoga and guide you through a class yourself as a way for you to experience the asanas from a possibly new perspective. If you are a new or experienced yoga teacher, consider joining so that you can be better equipped to care for your students.

This immersion is only open to 5 yoga teachers.

CEUs available.

Join Kayla and Crystal for an Ecstatic Dance experience that focuses on deep gratitude! We will begin in circle with cacao ceremony and trataka - a candle gazing meditation. Then we’ll move into ecstatic dance and end in stillness in shavasana. Fill yourself with deep gratitude through this 2 hour ecstatic experience! **This event sells out, so please save your spot earlier rather than later.

In this workshop, you’ll explore subtle body anatomy, the respiratory system, and several pranayama practices as well. Kim will focus on not only the knowledge, but experience, so you will be exploring the practices of pranayama in your own body, such as nadi shodhana, ujayii, and more.

Prana is life force, and it is through pranayama that our awareness moves in closer to remembering . A yoga practice without pranayama loses its vitality and so in this workshop we will discuss and learn the importance of the breath as the vehicle for our life force energy’s flow.

Tips for Attendance:

Please do not arrive on a full stomach; eat between 1.5-2 hrs before arrival.

Please bring any comforts that help you listen and learn, including any props you like to have with you or clothes to keep you at a neutral temperature.

If you are pregnant or menstruating during the workshop, please let Kim know in advance so that she can send you additional instructions privately.

2.5 CEUs available for attending.

Join us for our New Moon ceremony! Every month we come together to celebrate the Full Moon, and now we will join again to welcome the new cycle.

The New Moon is an invitation to re-align with yourself and with the greater cosmic rhythm. It is an opportunity to reflect on what was released or revealed during the Full Moon, and commit to how you will move in the new phase.

What to expect:

Each ceremony will include different practices, but below are some of what you might experience.

Intention setting, journaling, meditation, asana, chanting mantra, conversation, tea or cacao, creative project, and more.

Paper and pen will be provided at every gathering, but please feel free to bring your own. We will also be creating and alter, so please bring a small, meaningful item to add to the sacred space that we will sit around in ceremony.