Yoga in the Gardens
With over 1,200 acres of breathing room, including peaceful indoor spaces, the Arboretum serves as a refuge to rejuvenate the mind, body, and spirit in one of the greenest spaces in Minnesota. Our Yoga in the Gardens series features year-round wellness classes led by local instructors. From traditional yoga and meditation classes to sound healing and Tai Chi, you’ll get to explore what yoga is truly about.
Classes are held on Thursdays and Sundays. Advanced registration is required for all classes, and capacity is limited. Please note, we advise that you arrive 15+ minutes prior to class time in order to park and walk to the location on time for your class. Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes. All experience levels, ages, shapes, and genders are invited and honored. Please note:
- Classes and retreats will happen rain or shine. Indoor backup locations have been reserved in the event of inclement weather. Participants will be notified of any location changes via email.
- Classes generally last 60 minutes.
- A Zoom option will no longer be available for indoor classes. Participants must attend in person.
- An email will be sent out to pre-registered participants at least 24 hours prior to class containing important information about expectations and location details.
Special thanks to our partner studios!
May
Thursday, May 16 | 6 p.m.
Sensory Garden
Yin Yoga & Sound Healing
Matthew Tift
Sunday, May 19 | 10 a.m.
Sculpture Garden
Gentle Yoga & Meditation
Holly Bustle with onelove.yoga
Sunday, May 26 | 10 a.m.
Azalea Collection
Vinyasa
Emily Dusek with Petal to the Mettle
June
Sunday, June 2 | 10 a.m.
Hedge Collection
Yoga Sculpt
Missy Bruggeman with True North Intuition
Sunday, June 9 | 10 a.m.
Nelson Shrub Rose Garden
Soma Yoga
Katie Pilrose with KXP Fitness
Sunday, June 16 | 10 a.m.
Sensory Garden
Soothe Your Senses Gentle Yoga
Mira Binzen with HSP Holistic
Thursday, June 20 | 6 p.m.
Oak & Nut Collection
Yoga Nidra Sound Bath
Kristen Wertenberger with The Space
Sunday, June 30 | 10 a.m.
Pine Collection
Activate & Balance Your Morning Qi (Qigong)
Birgit Kraus with BK Healing Arts
July
Sunday, July 7 | 10 a.m.
Nelson Shrub Rose Garden
Hatha
Krista Lindgren with Sacred Ground Wellness
Sunday, July 7 | 11:15 a.m.
Nelson Shrub Rose Garden
Kids Yoga
Holly Bustle with onelove.yoga
Sunday, July 14 | 10 a.m.
Waterfall Pond
Yoga Sculpt
Missy Bruggeman with True North Intuition
Thursday, July 18 | 6 p.m.
Lilac Walk
Healthy Hips Flow
Amy Dirksen with Green Lotus
Sunday, July 21 | 10 a.m.
Event Lawn at the Farm at the Arb
Nia
Beth Giles
Sunday, July 28 | 10 a.m.
Oak & Nut Collection
Slow Flow
Val Roder with Olivine Yoga
August
Sunday, Aug. 4 | 10 a.m.
Garden for Wildlife
T'ai Chi Chih
Sue Bitney with Rest in Chi, LLC
Thursday, Aug. 8 | 6 p.m.
Sensory Garden
Yin Yoga & Sound Healing
Matthew Tift
Sunday, Aug. 11 | 10 a.m.
Pine Collection
Hatha
Pati Richards with Sacred Waters Healing Sanctuary
Sunday, Aug. 18 | 10 a.m.
Waterfall Pond
Vinyasa Kriya Pranayama
Kacey Kingry with The Salt Cave Yoga
September
Sunday, Sept. 1 | 10 a.m.
Ornamental Grass Collection
Vinyasa
Karen Murray with Yoga Prairie
Sunday, Sept. 8 | 10 a.m.
Nelson Shrub Rose Garden
Soothe Your Senses Gentle Yoga
Mira Binzen with HSP Holistic
Thursday, Sept. 12 | 6 p.m.
Oak & Nut Collection
Holistic Yoga for All
Shelley Pagitt with Yoga Sanctuary
Sunday, Sept. 29 | 10 a.m.
Event Lawn at the Farm at the Arb
Balance Flow
Andrew Seifert with Equinimity Wellness
October
Sunday, Oct. 6 | 10 a.m.
Sculpture Garden
T'ai Chi Chih
Sue Bitney with Rest In Chi, LLC
Sunday, Oct. 6 | 11:15 a.m.
Sculpture Garden
Kids Yoga
Holly Bustle with onelove.yoga
Sunday, Oct. 13 | 10 a.m.
Ornamental Grass Collection
Activate & Balance Your Morning Qi (Qigong)
Birgit Kraus with BK Healing Arts
Thursday, Oct. 17 | 6 p.m.
Waterfall Pond
Heart Opening Flow
Jenn Holm with Yoga 4 You
Sunday, Oct. 20 | 10 a.m.
Chinese Garden
Self Care Yoga
Karen Murray with Yoga Prairie
Sunday, Oct. 27 | 10 a.m.
Sensory Garden
Slow Flow
Val Roder from Olivine Yoga
November
Sunday, Nov. 3 | 10 a.m.
MacMillan Auditorium
Yoga Nidra Sound Bath
Kristen Wertenberger with The Space
Sunday, Nov. 10 | 10 a.m.
Snyder Auditorium
Nia
Beth Giles
Thursday, Nov. 14 | 12 p.m.
MacMillan Auditorium
Hatha Yoga
Pati Richards with Sacred Waters Healing Sanctuary
Sunday, Nov. 17 | 10 a.m.
MacMillan Auditorium
Balance Flow
Andrew Seifert with Equinimity Wellness
Sunday, Nov. 24 | 10 a.m.
MacMillan Auditorium
Vinyasa Kriya Pranayama
Kacey Kingry with The Cave Salt Yoga
December
Sunday, Dec. 1 | 10 a.m.
MacMillan Auditorium
Barre/Pilates Fusion
Holly Bustle with onelove.yoga
Sunday, Dec. 29 | 10 a.m.
MacMillan Auditorium
Soothe Your Senses Gentle Yoga
Mira Binzen with HSP Holistic
Sunday, Dec. 8 | 10 a.m.
MacMillan Auditorium
Vinyasa
Emily Dusek with Pettle to the Mettle
Thursday, Dec. 19 | 12 p.m.
MacMillan Auditorium
Happy Feet Flow
Amy Dirksen with Green Lotus
Sunday, Dec. 22 | 10 a.m.
MacMillan Auditorium
Yin Yoga & Sound Healing
Matthew Tift