Upcoming Events

Spring! Herbs in May
May
6
to May 27

Spring! Herbs in May

  • Svälja Whole-Being - Lotus Studio (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Led by Angela Krick

Cost : $80 for 4-Week Series

Connect with the vibrant greenery and grounding roots of May through a sensory journey of tasting, smelling, and listening to the wisdom of the plants. Open your heart to the messages of the season as we translate plant virtues into gentle remedies and daily rituals for well-being.

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Yin & Resonant Vibrations
May
7

Yin & Resonant Vibrations

Yin Yoga guided by Miriam Hanson

Guitar played by Richie Townsend

Cost: 2 Credits

Miriam's Yin guidance, accompanied by dreamy guitar meanderings by Richie Townsend, invites you to settle into a dynamic stillness that encourages a journey of release and inner connection.

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Wild + Free Kids Camp
Jun
15
to Jun 19

Wild + Free Kids Camp

Led by Krista James + Sara Ragan

Cost : $120 for 5-Day Program

Monday - Friday, June 15 - 19th, 2026

Our forest exploration camp invites children to slow down and reconnect with their true selves through a blend of Qigong, music therapy, journaling, and imaginative play. Surrounded by the magic of the woods, participants build confidence and emotional awareness while forming meaningful connections with nature and each other.

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Girls Connected: An outdoor experience for girls and gender-expansive youth.
Jul
13
to Jul 17

Girls Connected: An outdoor experience for girls and gender-expansive youth.

Led by Krista James + Sara Ragan

Cost : $120 for 5-Day Program

Monday - Friday, July 13 - 17th, 2026

Discover your inner strength and authentic voice in a supportive outdoor space designed just for you. Through nature, music, and mindfulness, we empower every participant to connect with their true essence and lead with confidence.

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Trauma Conscious Certificate Program
Apr
23
to Apr 26

Trauma Conscious Certificate Program

  • Svälja Whole-Being - Lotus Studio (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

with Kyle Leia Heyesen, MSW, E-RYT 500, YACEP

Founder of Svälja Yoga & Lead Teacher of the 200-Hour Svälja Whole-Being Yoga Teacher Training

Cost : $675 (payment plans & scholarships available)

This Trauma-Conscious Certificate Program offers a healing-centered, research-based blueprint for helping professionals, yoga teachers, and individuals to transform trauma into embodied wholeness and resilience.

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Water Wisdom: 4 Weeks of Guided Reflection with the Lake
Apr
8
to Apr 9

Water Wisdom: 4 Weeks of Guided Reflection with the Lake

  • Svälja Whole-Being - Lotus Studio (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Led by Michaela Rai Lemke

Cost : $80 for 4-Week Series

A four-week exploration in self-reflection, following the rhythm of the water. We begin in-studio, processing our narratives through guided journaling and art, then move to the shores of Lake Superior for deep observation. This series blends indoor focus with outdoor presence to help you rediscover your truest voice.

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Yin & Resonant Vibrations
Apr
4

Yin & Resonant Vibrations

Yin Yoga guided by Miriam Hanson

Guitar played by Richie Townsend

Cost: 2 Credits

Miriam's Yin guidance, accompanied by dreamy guitar meanderings by Richie Townsend, invites you to settle into a dynamic stillness that encourages a journey of release and inner connection.

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Meeting the Moment:  Mending the Arc Storytelling
Mar
24
to Mar 31

Meeting the Moment:  Mending the Arc Storytelling

  • Svälja Whole-Being - Rose Studio (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Led by Ed Heisler

Cost : $50 for 5-Week Series

Tuesdays, March 24, April 7, April 14, April 21, and April 28th *Note - no class on March 31st

Discover how the practice of storytelling can become a powerful tool for collective healing and personal wisdom. Together, we will bridge past and future generations through a shared journey of connection and creativity.

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Sustainable Movement for Chronic Pain: Yoga for All Bodies
Mar
4
to Mar 16

Sustainable Movement for Chronic Pain: Yoga for All Bodies

  • Svälja Whole-Being - Lotus Studio (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Led by Brynne Pass, RYT200 & Certified Yin Yoga Guide

Cost : $80 for 4-Week Series

This series offers a compassionate space to explore gentle movement and supportive shapes designed for those living with acute or chronic pain. Rather than seeking to fix the body, the workshop focuses on honoring individual boundaries and building a sustainable mind-body connection through curiosity and patience.

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<span class="sqsrte-text-color--darkAccent">Ashtanga Yoga Certificate</span>
Feb
7
to Feb 8

Ashtanga Yoga Certificate

  • Svälja Whole-Being - Lotus Studio (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

with Kristin Fogard, E-RYT 200, YACEP (she, her)

Cost : $250 (payment plans available)

Join Kristin for an introduction to the traditional and beautiful practice of Ashtanga; a breakdown of select asana with options for adaptations, and explore how its teachings are relevant to any asana practice today. 

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Sensual &amp; Sexual Wellness
Feb
4

Sensual & Sexual Wellness

Led by Rebecca James Alsum, Certified Sexologist and Sexual Wellness Coach

Cost : $80 for 4-Week Series

Open to all genders and orientations, this gentle four-week series offers a safe, trauma-conscious space to reclaim your sensual embodiment through the lenses of mind, communication, breath, and spirit—equipping both individuals and those in relationships with practical tools to navigate self-expression and healing with total agency.

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<span class="sqsrte-text-color--darkAccent">Mantra + Nada Yoga: Yoga of Sound</span>
Jan
17
to Jan 18

Mantra + Nada Yoga: Yoga of Sound

  • Svälja Whole-Being - Lotus Studio (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

with Mary Bue, e-RYT 500, YACEP

Cost : $350 (payment plans available)

Join Mary to explore the transformational qualities of sound + mantra, from the lens of a professional singer-songwriter, yoga instructor + music teacher.

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Sacred Traditions
Jan
1

Sacred Traditions

  • Svalja Whole-Being - Lotus & Rose Studios (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

With Rebecca James Alsum & Kyle Leia Heyesen

Cost: Suggested Price $80 with Sliding Scale starting at $40. Please pay what you are able.

Embark on a mindful journey to cross the threshold of the new year with intention.

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Shadow &amp; Source: a Solstice Celebration
Dec
21

Shadow & Source: a Solstice Celebration

with Miriam & Kate of ROAM Yoga

Cost: $50

A Solstice celebration of mindful movement and sensory experiences designed to bring renewal and fun. You'll playfully explore your perceptions of shadow and self through physical practice, welcoming lighthearted expansion appropriate for all experience levels.

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Yin &amp; Resonant Vibrations
Dec
18

Yin & Resonant Vibrations

Yin Yoga guided by Miriam Hanson

Guitar played by Richie Townsend

Cost: 2 Credits

Miriam's Yin guidance, accompanied by dreamy guitar meanderings by Richie Townsend, invites you to settle into a dynamic stillness that encourages a journey of release and inner connection.

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Waging Peace:&nbsp; A Men’s Training
Dec
13

Waging Peace:  A Men’s Training

With Ed Heisler & Bryan Lyda

Cost: Sliding Scale $10 – $200. The suggested price is $100, which covers costs; contributions over $100 help pay it forward for others.

Waging Peace provides men with Zen-inspired physical practices and purposeful storytelling to heal, find purpose, and become the calm presence their community needs.

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Qi Activation
Dec
7

Qi Activation

Led by Rebecca James Alsum (she/her)

Join in an opportunity to learn about the ancient science of Qigong through the practice of working with one’s Qi.

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Workshop & Special Event Cancellation Policy:

We understand that plans can change. Because our workshops and special events require significant preparation and often have limited space, we adhere to the following cancellation policy:

  • Cancellation up to 48 hours prior to the workshop will be refunded less a 10% Administrative Fee.

  • Cancellation 24-48 hours prior to the workshop receives a 50% refund.

  • Cancellation less than 24 hours prior or a no-show receives no refund.

To request a cancellation or coordinate a credit, please contact us at hello@svalja.yoga or (218) 595-0762.


Wednesday Workshop Series


Into the Night | Sacred Music & Dances of Universal Peace

Yin & Live Healing Cello Vibrations

Yin & Resonant Vibrations

Gentle Yoga & Writing in Lotus