EVOLVE

SPRING + SUMMER | MARCH 2023 VOLUME II | ISSUE I

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Megan Adams, Dr. Sarah Shore Anderson, Indu Arora, Lori Rehnelt Auferhar, Kristen Brown, Meghan Foley, Meghan Hatalla, Miriam Hanson, Julie Hill, Alina Hornfeldt, Kourtney Johnson, Paula Keck, Reeve Klatt, Shanti Krishna, Mary McCallum, Dominique Miller, Marie Nutter, Allissa Obler, Carly Jean Puch, Ted Roseen, Michele Rusinko, Bala Sarda, Renecca Sebastian, Kamie Slegers, Kelly Smith, Roisin Thompson, Matthew Tift, Tracy Vacura, Danielle Venticinque, Betsy Weiner, Laura Willenbraing, Sarah Jane Wroblewski, Lilly Zaborowski, Amy Zellmer

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The Spring + Summer issue is here, and it is even more special because it is the official conference issue! I hope you will consider joining us April 15 + 16 for the MN YOGA Conference in Eagan, MN. www.mnyogaconference.com

With the theme of EVOLVE, I am excited for you to read the following pages to learn about all things evolution, including aging, growth, spirituality, emotionality, physical strength, and so much more.

I am thrilled to have Indu Arora grace the cover of this issue and hope you embrace her wisdom: in order to evolve we must not only learn, but unlearn. We often focus on learning and neglect unlearning, or perhaps we aren’t even aware of mental modes we need to shed. I certainly know I am guilty of this from time to time.

Unlearning bad habits or beliefs means leaning into learning and becoming curious about things you may be uncomfortable with, such as social justice, appropriation, or accessibility. Some

Comfort lies in knowing our old ways of thinking no longer serve us. We are meant to evolve in all aspects of our life, and it can sometimes be difficult and uncomfortable. But as Patanjali states in YS 2.1 “Yoga is steadiness in the field of the mind.” Turn to yoga; be interoceptive and inquisitive of your current feelings. Believe in yourself and know that growth can be challenging but is an important part of evolving and being the best version of yourself.

Peace & Glitter, Amy

AMY ZELLMER (SHE/HER) publisher + editor-in-chief hello@mnyogalife.com www.mnyogalife.com

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