community classes

"...a community practicing understanding and loving kindness, a community practicing mindful living. This may be the most important thing for the survival of the earth."   -Thich Nhat Han-

Meditation can be a path to self-awareness and compassion toward others, but it can also be a path to better overall health and well-being. Join Rev. Zahir Orest of the Northern Lotus Zen Community for group Zen Meditation practice. All are welcome from complete beginners to seasoned meditators, no experience needed.

With Rev. Zahir Orest

EVERY WEDNESDAY 7:00 - 8:00 pm

If you are new, arrive at 6:45-7 PM for instruction in meditation & room etiquette

7:00 – 7:20 – Sitting meditation

7:20 – 7:30 – Walking breath practice (Kinhin)

7:30 – 7:50  Sitting meditation

7:50 – 8:00  Formal exit

You are welcome to join in either or both of the meditations. Floor cushions and chairs are provided.

Donation-based: Free will offerings are appreciated

Contact Rev. Zahir Roman Orest at (612) 865-4369 for more information or with any questions.

Let's focus on our hips for whole body benefits! Improve circulation, flexibility, and movement in your hips, back, and legs. Tight hips can be a cause of chronic back pain. This slow, focused functional approach to the practice will help ease problematic tension by opening, lengthening, massaging, and relaxing the muscles and connective tissues that surround and support the hips. 

With Melanie Eldridge

Bring a yoga mat, water, any pillows, props, or blankets you may need for comfort and support. We also have a few mats, props, and pillows available. All are welcome, no experience needed.

Hermit yoga is a gentle and meditative style with roots from Thailand. All are welcome, no previous yoga experience is needed. If you have trouble sitting on the floor, most seated exercises can be done from a chair. Learn more.

With Melanie Eldridge

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY - Private one-on-one sessions - We have mats, props, and pillows available for you or you may bring your own.

Learn simple and easy-on-your-body massage techniques that you can practice at home.  A clothed partnered massage and stretching experience to empower you with skills to help treat common muscle aches and pains through giving and receiving a massage. No massage experience needed. We are your guide as you work your way around the body, dissolving tension, and relieving stress for your partner as well as yourself.  All pairs are welcome, couples, family, and friends. This class comes with a handbook to take home with you. Contact us if you're interested in a group class, up to 4 couples. Learn more.

With Melanie Eldridge or Peter Bird

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY - 2 hours - Book online - $175 per pair