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uplifting yoga workshops and events in Minneapolis
You’ll LOVE yoga workshops at Up Yoga. From yin + sound baths to inversions and meditation we have you covered. Our experienced yoga teachers deliver unique and impactful workshops every month. We love your input too so if you have an area you want to dive into just let us know!
Rooted Reflection & Intention for the Year Ahead
Ready to pause and reflect on what’s ahead?
We’ll take time to reflect on 2025—what shaped you, challenged you, and supported your growth. This is a practice of Svadhyaya. There’s nothing to fix and no pressure to become someone new. This is about honoring who you already are.
Through guided meditation, you’ll release what no longer serves you and settle into the present moment. From there, you’ll reconnect with what matters most—your values, priorities, and what you want to carry forward.
Looking toward 2026, you’ll use the SPAARK Life framework to set intentions and goals that feel aligned, realistic, and meaningful—rooted in how you want to live, not who you think you should be.
Upside down: an inversion workshop
Ready to flip your script? In this two-hour workshop with Tom we’ll break down handstands and other inversions with smart progressions, playful drills, and coachable tips you can use in regular class. Come to have fun, try something new, and surprise yourself—upside down.
You’ll learn
Safe entries/exits at the wall + in the center
Shoulder/core activation that actually helps
Simple drills to build consistency at home or in class
Spotting yourself with breath, gaze, and mindset
yin yoga teacher training
Deepen your yoga teaching by adding Yin Yoga to your repertoire. Balancing out the Yang (active) side of the yoga practice, and life in general, Yin (passive) yoga is a subtle yet complex practice that addresses the fascia of the body with long holds. In this comprehensive 21 hour training, students will learn about the meridians of the body affected by Yin postures, the yoga and Taoist philosophy steeped in the Yin tradition, how to sequence and teach a Yin practice, how to skillfully hold space for a quieter, more restorative practice, as well as how to best assist students of all levels and backgrounds individually.
Bandhas & Mudras Workshop
Bandhas are physical “locks” in the body that help guide energy throughout our practice. In this workshop, we’ll slow down and explore the four main bandhas—what they are, why they matter, and how to engage them with clarity and ease. We’ll look at each bandha individually and how they work together to create stability, lightness, and support, including subtle engagement practices specific to feminine anatomy.
We’ll also explore the art of Mudra, a more refined way of directing energy. Through specific hand shapes, mudras help guide awareness and can deepen meditation, pranayama, and asana.
This workshop is open to curious students and teachers alike—anyone wanting to better understand the subtle body and move with more intention. Come explore how small, intentional actions can create powerful shifts.
yin + sound bath workshop
If you have never experienced a yin class or meditation, you are in for an extraordinary experience. The crystal bowls and yin practice are both magnificently healing on their own. We let go of old wounds, set out on a confident track, cry, laugh, and go deep into meditation within each of these practices separately, and together it's magic.
64 Yoginis & the Magic of the Divine Feminine
Before yoga was systemized into the forms we know today, its roots lived within many traditions grounded in nature, intuition, and inner wisdom.
In this workshop, we’ll explore the hidden wisdom of the 64 Yogini tradition and other feminine-inspired yogic practices. This ancient, guruless lineage emphasizes direct relationship—to the body, the natural world, and one’s own inner knowing.
Together, we’ll reflect on how the Divine Feminine shows up in our practice, where we may feel resistance, and how simple, conscious rituals can help us reconnect with this sacred Ma. This is an invitation to soften, listen, and return to the wisdom already within you.
yin + sound bath workshop
If you have never experienced a yin class or meditation, you are in for an extraordinary experience. The crystal bowls and yin practice are both magnificently healing on their own. We let go of old wounds, set out on a confident track, cry, laugh, and go deep into meditation within each of these practices separately, and together it's magic.
yin + sound bath workshop
If you have never experienced a yin class or meditation, you are in for an extraordinary experience. The crystal bowls and yin practice are both magnificently healing on their own. We let go of old wounds, set out on a confident track, cry, laugh, and go deep into meditation within each of these practices separately, and together it's magic.
intro to anatomy
Want to learn about anatomy and how understanding the skeleton and muscles enriches your yoga practice and teaching? This workshop will give both students and teachers a firm foundation in the basic anatomical movements, bones and muscles, as pertains to the yoga practice.
This workshop is designed for anyone with a body who wants to learn more! Yoga teachers in training, yoga teachers looking for review, and yoga students with curious minds will all greatly benefit. You can never learn enough anatomy!
intro to ayurveda
Ayurveda translates from Sanskrit as the "science of life." We are each born with a certain constitution, or dosha, that determines our personalities, body types, food preferences, emotions, etc. In this workshop, you will learn how to determine your own personal dosha and which breath techniques, yoga styles, postures, foods, and mudras correspond with your particular makeup. The workshop is intended for students of all levels and will also include a short physical practice exploring each dosha and its properties.
yin + sound bath workshop
If you have never experienced a yin class or meditation, you are in for an extraordinary experience. The crystal bowls and yin practice are both magnificently healing on their own. We let go of old wounds, set out on a confident track, cry, laugh, and go deep into meditation within each of these practices separately, and together it's magic.
Lighten Up: Live Music, Vinyasa Flow, Meditation & Self-Inquiry
A workshop designed to help you release the heavy and reconnect with lightness through yoga, live music, meditation, self-inquiry, and community.
Heaviness is complex. It has a density that can settle deep in the body, mind, and heart. This experience offers a chance to explore various pathways toward something a little lighter. Consider it a soft-landing pad to return to yourself.
Rest Up Workshop
We all live very full lives. Our racing minds and sympathetic (fight-or-flight) nervous systems need a break. To maintain our health long-term, it's essential to rest and restore. Join Meghan Foley and Ellie Roscher as they lead you through a powerful, grounding, and tender 90-minute workshop designed to calm your body and mind through a unique combination of Restorative Yoga, Aromatherapy, Hands-on assists, and Massage. Come, lower your stress level, release long-held tension, and increase your energy levels for a joyful weekend ahead.
Upside down: an inversion workshop
Ready to flip your script? In this two-hour workshop with Tom we’ll break down handstands and other inversions with smart progressions, playful drills, and coachable tips you can use in regular class. Come to have fun, try something new, and surprise yourself—upside down.
You’ll learn
Safe entries/exits at the wall + in the center
Shoulder/core activation that actually helps
Simple drills to build consistency at home or in class
Spotting yourself with breath, gaze, and mindset
Lighten Up: Live Music, Vinyasa Flow, Meditation & Self-Inquiry
A workshop designed to help you release the heavy and reconnect with lightness through yoga, live music, meditation, self-inquiry, and community.
Heaviness is complex. It has a density that can settle deep in the body, mind, and heart. This experience offers a chance to explore various pathways toward something a little lighter. Consider it a soft-landing pad to return to yourself.
yamas & niyamas
In this discussion and lecture-based workshop, we will dive deep into what it means to be a yogi on and off your mat, and by sharing real life examples, make the material relatable, practical and relevant. The study of the Yamas & Niyamas will enrich your practice and your life. All levels welcome.
Ayurvedic rest up series
We all lead full lives, and our bodies and minds often operate in overdrive. Ayurvedic Rest Up is an invitation to pause—offering a calming reset during key seasonal transitions. This 90-minute workshop blends restorative yoga, hands-on assists, aromatherapy, and massage to help you reconnect, release long-held tension, lower stress, and restore your energy.
Yoga for Burnout Recovery: Reclaiming Your Energy
This workshop is your invitation to slow down, reset, and restore. Through gentle movement, breathwork, deep rest, and reflection, you'll reconnect to your energy and uncover tools for navigating burnout with more ease.
You’ll experience:
• Slow Flow + Restorative Yoga
• Yoga Nidra + nervous system reset
• Breathwork and guided journaling
Perfect for caregivers, professionals, or anyone feeling depleted. Come as you are—leave grounded, nourished, and renewed.
Lighten Up: Live Music, Vinyasa Flow, Meditation & Self-Inquiry
A workshop designed to help you release the heavy and reconnect with lightness through yoga, live music, meditation, self-inquiry, and community.
Heaviness is complex. It has a density that can settle deep in the body, mind, and heart. This experience offers a chance to explore various pathways toward something a little lighter. Consider it a soft-landing pad to return to yourself.
yin + sound bath workshop
If you have never experienced a yin class or meditation, you are in for an extraordinary experience. The crystal bowls and yin practice are both magnificently healing on their own. We let go of old wounds, set out on a confident track, cry, laugh, and go deep into meditation within each of these practices separately, and together it's magic.
Ayurvedic rest up series
We all lead full lives, and our bodies and minds often operate in overdrive. Ayurvedic Rest Up is an invitation to pause—offering a calming reset during key seasonal transitions. This 90-minute workshop blends restorative yoga, hands-on assists, aromatherapy, and massage to help you reconnect, release long-held tension, lower stress, and restore your energy.
Ayurvedic rest up series
We all lead full lives, and our bodies and minds often operate in overdrive. Ayurvedic Rest Up is an invitation to pause—offering a calming reset during key seasonal transitions. This 90-minute workshop blends restorative yoga, hands-on assists, aromatherapy, and massage to help you reconnect, release long-held tension, lower stress, and restore your energy.
Up North Rustic Retreat
Join Uplifters Emma and Evan for the 2024 UpNorth Rustic Retreat to connect to nature and each other! Thursday Evening - Sunday Morning July 31st - Aug 3rd.
We'll be practicing yoga, meditating, hiking, kayaking and getting to know each other for three nights on the North Shore of Lake Superior. We are back at the Hungry Hippie Hostel after an amazing experience the last few summers! Sleeping options include primitive tent camping, canvas tent "glamping", and private rooms for one or two.
Location: Hungry Hippie Hostel near Grand Marais MN (approximately 4.5 hour drive from Minneapolis).
10/10/10 Meditation Venture
10 Days. 10 Minutes. $10.
Live Online with Emma at 9am | June 9–18
Start your day with calm, clarity, and connection.
Join us for 10 days of guided meditation.
Recordings sent if you can’t attend live.
Sign up now. Your breath is waiting.
Nicaragua Yoga Retreat
Join Lindsay and Kelsey for an unforgettable all-inclusive week long adventure at Verdad Boutique Eco Resort nesled on a hillside overlooking the secluded Playa Escameca Grande on Nicaragua’s stunning emerald coast.
You’ll immerse yourself in the serenity of yoga, meditation, journaling and Uplifting workshops to deepen your practice - all with the view of the ocean from the yoga room.
Verdad Resort is rated in TOP 1% of HOTELS WORLDWIDE by TripAdvisor 2023 & 2024
Handstand club (last one)
Consistency is the key to developing any skill in your yoga practice and your life. Join David, and a variety of special guest instructors for the Up Yoga Handstand Club! Once a month for six months, we will get together for 90 minutes of handstand fun.
You can expect to work on entering handstands, holding handstands, handstand transitions, floating, and how/when to weave handstands into your yoga practice. There will also be opportunities to practice other inversions such as forearm stand, headstand, crow variations, and more!
yin + sound bath workshop
If you have never experienced a yin class or meditation, you are in for an extraordinary experience. The crystal bowls and yin practice are both magnificently healing on their own. We let go of old wounds, set out on a confident track, cry, laugh, and go deep into meditation within each of these practices separately, and together it's magic.
Sankalpa Workshop, learning to Live on Purpose
Sankalpa is a Sanskrit word meaning “an intention born of the heart” or a “sacred resolve or vow.” Unlike a typical goal or resolution, which often stems from external pressures, old patterns of belief, or surface-level desires, a Sankalpa arises from your deepest truth – the inherent wisdom already within you. It is a vow to yourself, a commitment to live in alignment with your highest purpose.
Many of our desires, however, are unconsciously shaped by resistance – fear, self-doubt, and conditioned beliefs that keep us in cycles of avoidance, limitation, and frustration. This 2-part workshop will guide you in uncovering these hidden obstacles so that your Sankalpa is not driven by resistance, but by true clarity and deep awareness and understanding.
Handstand club
Consistency is the key to developing any skill in your yoga practice and your life. Join David, and a variety of special guest instructors for the Up Yoga Handstand Club! Once a month for six months, we will get together for 90 minutes of handstand fun.
You can expect to work on entering handstands, holding handstands, handstand transitions, floating, and how/when to weave handstands into your yoga practice. There will also be opportunities to practice other inversions such as forearm stand, headstand, crow variations, and more!
rest up workshop
We all live very full lives. Our racing minds and sympathetic (fight-or-flight) nervous systems need a break. To maintain our health long-term, it's essential to rest and restore. Join Meghan Foley and Ellie Roscher as they lead you through a powerful, grounding, and tender 90-minute workshop designed to calm your body and mind through a unique combination of Personal Reflection, Restorative Yoga, Aromatherapy, Hands-on assists, and Massage.
yin + pin with ahndi and libby
Ahndi and Libby have been working together this past year to create a class that seamlessly combines Yin Yoga with Acupuncture for the ultimate in relaxation! Participants report feeling restored and sleeping well after Yin and Pin.
Reconnect & Restore Winter Retreat
Nestle into a cozy luxury cabin in the woods this winter to rest and recharge after a busy holiday season. Emma and Ellie have planned a luscious weekend for you to cultivate quiet and calm in community. This all-inclusive luxury retreat includes ayurvedic inspired breakfast, lunch and dinner, daily morning yoga, meditation and yoga nidra, nightly restorative yoga, sauna and cold shower, guided journaling and ample time to relax, read, wander, rest, sleep, and connect with others. In the dark days of deep winter, give yourself the gift of time to turn toward the wisdom in your body, dwell in the stillness, and embrace contentment.
Handstand club
Consistency is the key to developing any skill in your yoga practice and your life. Join David, and a variety of special guest instructors for the Up Yoga Handstand Club! Once a month for six months, we will get together for 90 minutes of handstand fun.
You can expect to work on entering handstands, holding handstands, handstand transitions, floating, and how/when to weave handstands into your yoga practice. There will also be opportunities to practice other inversions such as forearm stand, headstand, crow variations, and more!
partner yoga
Partner yoga is a delightful way to create shapes together that you cannot create on your own while deepening connection and building trust. Join Meghan for a fun, interactive afternoon of laughter, tenderness, and physical touch through partner poses, partner stretching, and hands on assists. Absolutely no experience is necessary. Come with a friend, partner, yoga buddy, or family member knowing we will switch up duos a bit to communicate beyond words in community. This workshop will deepen your practice and leave you feeling calm, grounded, tended to, and connected. Close practice with complimentary wine, chocolate and NA options to celebrate connection and community.
yoga nidra + acupucture
Emma will gently guide you through the serene practice of Yoga Nidra, helping you to release tension and reduce stress. Libby will gently insert acupuncture needles to further promote rest and relaxation, balance energy flow and stimulate the body’s natural healing response. This tailored approach of combining eastern modalities can promote deep healing, release and self awareness.
body stories + yoga: (Peri)menopause
Every body's story evolves with time, reflecting our personal growth and experiences. Join Brook Simonson, RN and (Peri)Menopause Embodiment coach, as she empowers us with essential insights for navigating perimenopause and menopause. Ellie will guide us through yoga and self-reflection to celebrate our bodies and foster healing and strength. Let's move and flow together, embracing our freedom, vitality, and power as a community.
Handstand club
Consistency is the key to developing any skill in your yoga practice and your life. Join David, and a variety of special guest instructors for the Up Yoga Handstand Club! Once a month for six months, we will get together for 90 minutes of handstand fun.
You can expect to work on entering handstands, holding handstands, handstand transitions, floating, and how/when to weave handstands into your yoga practice. There will also be opportunities to practice other inversions such as forearm stand, headstand, crow variations, and more!
rest up workshop
We all live very full lives. Our racing minds and sympathetic (fight-or-flight) nervous systems need a break. To maintain our health long-term, it's essential to rest and restore. Join Meghan Foley and Ellie Roscher as they lead you through a powerful, grounding, and tender 90-minute workshop designed to calm your body and mind through a unique combination of Personal Reflection, Restorative Yoga, Aromatherapy, Hands-on assists, and Massage.