A tranquil and introspective class set to soft candlelight, Yin Yoga involves holding passive, deep stretches for extended periods. Perfect for releasing deep-seated tension, this meditative practice encourages stillness and calm, offering a retreat from the day’s stress.

This soothing and slower-paced class emphasizes gentle stretching, mindful movement, and breath awareness. Ideal for beginners or anyone seeking a calming practice, it focuses on releasing tension, increasing flexibility, and finding peace within.

This dynamic, flowing class connects breath to movement in a sequence of postures. Designed to build strength, flexibility, and balance, Vinyasa Flow offers an invigorating experience that leaves you energized, centered, and grounded. Suitable for all levels with modifications.

Join us for this serene blend of light meditation,  gentle stretching, mindful movement and Reiki energy healing that restores and honors the mind, body and spirit. This class is designed to decrease stress, increase relaxation, and allow you to tap into unexplored parts of yourself. As you stretch, Reiki energy healing can take greater effect, using the openness of your body in these positions to facilitate a deeper release. Sound therapy is also used in moderation, to further enhance your journey toward inner peace.

Qigong dates back more than 5,000 years in China. The word Qigong, is made up of two Chinese words Qi (chee) meaning life energy and Gong, meaning practice. There are thousands of ways to practice. This class focuses on movement meditation forms designed to enhance joint mobility, strengthen muscles, and open energy circulation channels for healthier organ and connective tissue function. The moves and breathing ground your nervous system and enhance your body awareness internally and externally. In this class you will learn a practice that you can use in your daily life if you choose. My students have said their posture, balance, sense of ease in their joints, and overall feelings of well being have improved through Qigong. We sometimes use imagery found in nature to tap into our creative mind as we move, like in ”retrieving the moon from the sea”, “pushing a wave” or “cloudy hands.” Some useful anatomy and Chinese terms will also be explored. I emphasize a sense of play while learning these sometimes challenging forms. Qigong is a great way to stay present with your body. It  supports all other activities in your daily life and builds subtle strength. Bring water and wear comfortable clothes. You can wear shoes, or socks, or be barefoot. 

Experience deep relaxation and self-discovery in this Meditative Sound Bath, a unique journey designed to calm the mind and restore inner balance. In this hour-long session, participants are invited to lie back on a comfortable mat and wrap themselves in a soft blanket, creating a cocoon of warmth and support. Through healing sound therapy and gentle guided meditation, you’ll be immersed in the soothing tones of singing bowls, chimes, and other instruments that resonate through the body, releasing stress and promoting emotional and physical well-being. This restorative practice offers a peaceful space to connect with yourself, reset, and emerge refreshed.

Immerse yourself in an hour of tranquility and rejuvenation with the soothing effects of Reiki energy healing. During the session, you will lie comfortably supported, allowing your body to drift into blissful relaxation. The gentle flow of healing energy helps release stuck energy, melting away emotional and physical blockages to encourage balance, harmony, and overall well-being.

After the session, Jess offers a comfortable and supportive space to process any emotions, intuitive insights, or realizations that surfaced. This time allows you to fully integrate your healing experience, leaving you feeling grounded, empowered, and renewed

(Gentle Yoga, Yin Candlelight Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Kids Yoga)

Instructor Bio:

I am a 200-Hour Certified Yoga Teacher, Retreat Co-Facilitator, and Mind and Body expert, who is originally from Texas. Like my home state, everything's BIGGER with me - My personality. My sense of humor. My love of adventure. And, my passion for helping people. I am a loving mother to my children, married to the best man ever, and two fur children (dogs: Axl & Madden)

Authenticity, caring, mindfulness and being fully present in life, are the values which drive me and guide my work with clients and my time with family. I love being an active member in my community and an advocate for balance and mental wellness in all aspects of life – especially those with special needs along with their caregivers.

I am passionate about yoga and you can find me working with men, women, children and seniors, who are looking to improve flexibility, strength and balance while reducing stress and anxiety levels. I mindfully focus on whole-person wellbeing to help others balance their lives physically, mentally and emotionally.

Additionally, I am the Board Vice Chair for a non-profit organization, onelove.yoga, whose mission is to support the physical and mental health of children and teens in Minnesota by providing yoga, mindfulness, and community education.

Lastly, I am a Minnesota Certified Peer Support Specialist to support those on their mental wellness healing and recovery journey. I play a critical role in helping individuals in recovery achieve their goals and maintain their well-being.

(Gentle Reiki Stretch & Sound Bath Instructor)

Instructor Bio:

Jess Rae is a dedicated holistic healer and wellness guide. She offers a nurturing space for self-discovery, healing, and connection. With deep rooted experience as a Reiki Master and a nursing background in western medicine, Jess blends energy work with modern techniques to support deep relaxation and transformation. She is also a certified Internal Family Systems coach, Registered Nurse, and an experienced meditation facilitator.

At Cultivate, Jess brings a compassionate approach, intuitively helping clients release tension, process emotions, and cultivate a sense of inner peace, restoring the mind, body, and spirit.

Passionate about creating supportive environments, Jess invites each individual to explore their own journey toward wellness, offering personalized care and holistic practices that honor each person's unique path.

(Qigong Instructor)

Instructor Bio:

Natalie Brown-Earath began dance classes at age 3 in Mankato MN and has never stopped loving it. She earned a BFA in Dance from the U of M, Minneapolis in 2002 and went on to perform professionally in Jazzdance by Danny Buraczeski. She taught jazz, modern, and ballet for around 10 years in many different locations, to people of all ages and levels. Her philosophy is that to dance is human and enjoys the endorphins, life lessons, and communities created when people move together. Natalie also has a passion for helping people manage pain and stress through her practice as a Certified Neuromuscular Therapist and Qigong instructor. She earned an Associates of Applied Sciences in massage therapy from Northwestern Health Sciences in 2013 and became a certified Qigong instructor through Yoga Farm Ithaca in 2023. For six years she has owned her own practice, Minneapolis Massage and Movement.  She is excited to bring Qigong and Adult Jazz to Cultivate Dance Collaborative!

(Roatating Substitute)

Instructor Bio:

Drawn to physical movement and sports since childhood, Maria began practicing yoga in 2009, quickly developing a deep connection. She has since taught yoga for over a decade across the Twin Cities. An equal opportunity yogi, she believes that all yoga and forms of movement are good. 

Her yoga teaching path unfolded organically, completing her RYT-200 hour vinyasa, hot, yin, and restorative certifications in 2011-2013. Forever a student and practitioner, Maria completed the Advanced Yoga Studies program under Ben Vincent. Concurrently, she received her undergraduate degree in religion and Spanish with a focus on meditative and philosophical tradition, followed by a masters in education in 2016. She relishes leading yoga teacher training and facilitating yoga history education. In her classes, you can count on integrated bodily alignment, connection with the breath, and flowing with the music.

Expanding her teaching and practice repertoire, Maria completed her yoga sculpt certification in 2015. She completed her Live True Barre and Barre Eclipse training in 2020. Her barre classes incorporate elements of flow, movement to the beat of the music, and full-body strength combinations that will leave you feeling strong, sweaty, and aligned. 

Outside of yoga, Maria works as an educator in early intervention. She also enjoys cooking, hiking, and reading. She lives in Victoria and is a mom to her daughter, Juniper, and two rambunctious dogs. She is excited to bring yoga to her own community.