Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world. You’re doing things you’ve never done before, and more importantly, you’re Doing Something.

So that’s my wish for you, and all of us, and my wish for myself. Make New Mistakes. Make glorious, amazing mistakes. Make mistakes nobody’s ever made before. Don’t freeze, don’t stop, don’t worry that it isn’t good enough, or it isn’t perfect, whatever it is: art, or love, or work or family or life.

Whatever it is you’re scared of doing, Do It.

Make your mistakes, next year and forever.”
― Neil Gaiman

Dear Friends,

I couldn’t wish for a better group to spend 2021 with! Whether we have seen each other weekly, or just once in a while, or just exchanged a few messages, I appreciate you. Thank you so much for your generosity and kindness, it makes our practices so special. Thank you for your flexibility with venues — and so much more! I don’t know how I got so lucky to have you all in my life, but hope that never changes! You are the best!

I also want to draw your attention to a couple of offerings coming up in 2022. The first is Erica Thibodeax’s Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction 8 week program. I have taken this program and returned many years for the day-long retreat. Erica is one of my favorite meditation teachers to work with, and I always gain from her wisdom. And taking part in a program is the best way I know of to actually set aside the time it takes to develop a mindfulness practice in your life.

The second is a Soma Yoga class led by Mitra Emad. I took her fall class and gained so much from it. If you are looking for a gentle practice on Saturday mornings, this is a great one.

Feel free to ask me about my experiences with these teachers or reach out to them as they are both very responsive and helpful.

xo

Elle

Schedule for Dec 31

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Friday Dec. 31st

7:45am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Yarnology and Zoom.

• Register for Zoom Class Here
  • Pay with Infinity Card or call  507-453-7941
• Space is limited, please contact me if you want to attend in person.

Monday Jan. 3rd

8:15am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Yarnology and Zoom

• Register for Zoom Class Here
  • Pay with Infinity Card or call  507-453-7941
• Space is limited, please contact me if you want to attend in person.

Thursday Jan. 6th

7:15am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Root River Zoom

Friday Jan. 7th

7:45am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Yarnology and Zoom.

• Register for Zoom Class Here
  • Pay with Infinity Card or call  507-453-7941
• Space is limited, please contact me if you want to attend in person.

 

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Dear Friends,

I hope you are having a cozy Holiday!

This is just short note to remind you that we don’t have class on Monday (tomorrow, I’m taking a rare 3 day weekend and enjoying the decompression immensely. Our regular schedule resumes this Friday. See you then!

Elle

Schedule for Dec.

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Monday Dec. 27th

No Class

Thursday Dec. 30th

7:15am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Root River Zoom

Friday Dec. 31st

7:45am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Yarnology and Zoom.

• Register for Zoom Class Here
  • Pay with Infinity Card or call  507-453-7941
• Space is limited, please contact me if you want to attend in person.

 

 

 

Root River Yoga on Zoom

Consider joining me and a great group of students for a Root River class and support an amazing studio that serves rural SE MN. Register for classes and learn more about Root River Yoga here.

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Feminist thinking teaches us all, especially, how to love justice and freedom in ways that foster and affirm life.

― Bell Hooks, Feminism is for Everybody: Passionate Polistics

The focus here is not on ritual itself, but on opening up something in hearts and spirits that has been locked away so long that individuals can barely remember the source.
― Malidoma Patrice Somé, Ritual: Power, Healing and Community.

Dear Friends,

I hope you made it through the night without much damage to your homes!

Though the winds were strong, and we all had a restless night, but here at the Newman/Terpstra/Yeti/Lulu/Bod household all is well! After teaching a Root River Yoga class with the wind still circling around the house, I am curled up in warm socks with a warm cup of coffee writing to you from the hearth (heart).

Two writers — of great influence to me and many many others — have passed on this week. While I wouldn’t usually think to draw bel hooks and Malidoma Patrice Somé together, both of their words are with me today as I write to you. So much so that I am finding it impossible to tidily sum up what this means to me or the world… though I will say that the wind seems wildly appropriate as it reflects how stirred up I feel.

I’m writing mostly to let you know of our upcoming schedule. Please be in communication with me — if you haven’t already — about your holiday plans and classes you’ll miss. As always, it’s easiest to have these communications in digital form so I can easily keep track of everything. So far two people have said they would love class on Christmas Eve, and I’m wondering if there are more. Let me know!

xo

Elle

Schedule for Dec.

Contact me with any questions!

Friday Dec. 17th

7:45am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Yarnology and Zoom.

• Register for Zoom Class Here
  • Pay with Infinity Card or call  507-453-7941
• Space is limited, please contact me if you want to attend in person.

Monday Dec. 20th

8:15am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Yarnology

• Register for Zoom Class Here
  • Pay with Infinity Card or call  507-453-7941
• Space is limited, please contact me if you want to attend in person.

Thursday Dec. 23rd

7:15am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Root River Zoom

Friday Dec. 25th

7:45am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Yarnology and Zoom.

• Register for Zoom Class Here
  • Pay with Infinity Card or call  507-453-7941
• Space is limited, please contact me if you want to attend in person.

Monday Dec. 20th

No Class

Thursday Dec. 30th

7:15am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Root River Zoom

Friday Dec. 31st

7:45am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Yarnology and Zoom.

• Register for Zoom Class Here
  • Pay with Infinity Card or call  507-453-7941
• Space is limited, please contact me if you want to attend in person.

 

 

 

Root River Yoga on Zoom

Consider joining me and a great group of students for a Root River class and support an amazing studio that serves rural SE MN. Register for classes and learn more about Root River Yoga here.

Lets Stay Connected

Hi all,

Just a quick note today to check in about schedules over the holidays. And, of course, to reassure you that classes this week are happening as usual!

I’m wondering if Infinity folks are interested in class on Friday the 24th, Christmas Eve. I’m thinking of taking Monday the 27th off to enjoy a 3 day weekend, just in case that affects how you feel about practicing on the 24th.

I hope your holiday planning is as fun and bright as the trees above.

Much Love,

Elle

Schedule for Week of Dec. 2nd

Contact me with any questions!

Friday Dec. 3rd.

7:45am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Yarnology and Zoom.

• Register for Zoom Class Here
  • Pay with Infinity Card or call  507-453-7941
• Space is limited, please contact me if you want to attend in person.

Monday Dec. 6th

8:15am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Yarnology

• Register for Zoom Class Here
  • Pay with Infinity Card or call  507-453-7941
• Space is limited, please contact me if you want to attend in person.

Thursday Dec. 9th

7:15am Forrest Inspired Vinyasa – Root River Zoom

 

 

Root River Yoga on Zoom

Consider joining me and a great group of students for a Root River class and support an amazing studio that serves rural SE MN. Register for classes and learn more about Root River Yoga here.

Lets Stay Connected