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Spirit of the Lake Yoga & Wellness Center

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Spirit of the Lake Yoga & Wellness Center

Spirit of the Lake Yoga & Wellness Center is dedicated to the art and practice of living yoga.

Our mission is to serve as a community resource for yoga, Ayurveda, teacher training, and holistic wellness services. The collective vision at Spirit of the Lake Yoga is to provide a full-spectrum experience of health and healing in which the spiritual and emotional well-being of each student is as much the focus as the physical. Located in the heart of Excelsior, Minnesota, Spirit of the Lake Yoga & Wellness Center welcomes clients and students to a gorgeous, light-filled studio dedicated to group classes, workshops, and teacher trainings; and an elegant and private treatment room for holistic health consultations and bodywork. Our intention is not only to serve the immediate community of the Lakes Region, but also appeal to the greater Twin Cities metro area as a destination for those seeking a holistic alternative to personal health and wellness.

11/12/2025

Satya: Truthfulness 🕊️

Satya, the second of the Yamas, invites us into honesty - in our words, our actions, and the ways we see ourselves.

It’s not always easy. Speaking and living truth can ask for courage - the willingness to be seen, to acknowledge what’s real even when it’s uncomfortable, and to stay kind while doing so. Satya asks us to speak truth with compassion, to align what we say with what we know to be real, and to notice where we might hide or overextend ourselves.

11/11/2025

With gratitude for all veterans and their families - those we know as our own family members, friends, and within our communities. Thank you for your service.

Pictured here: co-owner Nicole’s husband, Jon, a veteran, and their daughter, Sofia. 💛

At Spirit of the Lake, we always honor our veterans with appreciation and a 10% discount on membership - a small way to say thank you for your service.

11/10/2025

Grief touches every one of us - in loss, in change, in endings we didn’t choose.

On Sunday, January 11, 2026, we gather at Serenity Farms in Watertown, MN for In the Ashes: A Grief Retreat.

Guided by Greta Walch, experience a day woven with equine therapy, meditation, movement, ritual, shared stories, and two nourishing meals.

Discover the healing power of community, and the quiet magic of the farm’s horses.

Your grief needs somewhere to go.

This day will bear witness.

Sunday, January 11, 2026 | 9am–7:30pm
$349 | Two nourishing meals included

→ Learn more or reserve your spot:https://www.wellnessliving.com/rs/event/spiritofthelakeyoga?k_class=876199&k_class_tab=17867

Greta Walch Strouss

11/03/2025

✨ Community with Purpose | Supporting The Gem Project ✨

This year, we began an initiative at the studio to support nonprofits and meaningful causes in the ways we can - starting close to the heart of our own community.

Our first gathering brought us to the Gem Project Gala, where we had the honor of supporting a mission born from love, loss, and a deep desire to help others.

The Gem Project was founded to honor Emily Nord, who passed away from a rare form of cancer at just 28. It was Emily’s wish to help other young adults and kids on their cancer journeys - not only medically, but through integrative care that supports the whole person: body, mind, and heart.

Emily was the sister of Sophia and the daughter of Greta - two of our incredible teachers who helped bring this project to life and continue to pour their hearts into it today. We are so proud to stand beside them.

The Gem Project’s Mission:
At The GEM Project, their mission is to enhance the lives of pediatric cancer patients by providing funding and support for integrative medicine approaches that complement traditional treatments. Through research, education, and collaboration, they work to increase access to therapies that comfort, strengthen, and empower children and their families throughout their cancer journey.

Learn more or support them at www.gemmn.org |

10/31/2025

This November at the studio:
Ground. Soften. Stabilize.
We’re gathering for practices that restore and reconnect - from Breathwork to Cut the Swirl, to Ritual Rest & Reiki, to Yoga Therapy for a healthy spine.
Plus, a special workshop on connecting with your natural rhythms and cycles.
Come move, breathe, and root in with us.

All events here:
https://www.spiritofthelakeyoga.com/events

10/27/2025

Ahimsa: non-harming 💜

Yoga is much more than the poses we practice on the mat. The 8 Limbs of Yoga, outlined in the ancient text The Yoga Sutras, guide us toward a balanced and mindful life. The Yamas are the first limb - ethical guidelines for how we relate to others and the world - and Ahimsa, non-harming, is the first Yama.

We asked our teachers to share what Ahimsa means in their own lives, and their reflections offer a beautiful glimpse into how this principle can be lived in words, actions, and daily choices. How do you practice Ahimsa in your life? How could you expand or deepen that practice?

Crystal Ann Yoga + Nutrition
Reiki Master Karen Murray
Nicole Lovald

10/20/2025

✨ Special Event with Greta – Ritual Rest & Reiki ✨
Sunday, November 16 | 6:30–7:45pm

This month Greta Greta Walch Strouss is offering something a little different - Ritual Rest & Reiki, a deeply restorative evening designed to nourish your nervous system and invite the body back into balance.

Settle into long-held, fully supported postures while receiving the gentle touch of Reiki energy. This practice weaves together stillness, energetic support, and guided rest to help you soften, release, and truly let go.

Greta draws on decades of experience in yoga, Reiki, and holistic healing to create a calming, therapeutic space where the body remembers how to restore itself. No experience is needed — all are welcome.

Come home to yourself.
Come rest.

🗓️ Sunday, November 16
⏰ 6:30–7:45pm
Save your spot!https://www.wellnessliving.com/rs/event/spiritofthelakeyoga?k_class=861272&k_class_tab=17867

10/16/2025

Slowing Down: Honoring Your Body Through Your Cycles and Seasons
✨ with Elizabeth Schultz Mother Nurture Collective
Sunday, Nov 9 | 3–4:30pm

So often, we move through our days on autopilot -always doing, striving, saying “yes.” This workshop invites you to pause, breathe, and come home to yourself.

Through meditation, gentle movement, and guided reflection, you’ll explore how to honor your body’s natural rhythms and inner wisdom - especially as they shift through the seasons and menstrual cycles. Fall’s energy of letting go provides the perfect backdrop to rest, realign, and reconnect with what truly nourishes you.

🌾 A beautiful offering for anyone craving stillness, presence, and deeper self-connection.

➡️ Reserve your spot at https://www.wellnessliving.com/rs/event/spiritofthelakeyoga?k_class=860686&k_class_tab=17867

10/15/2025

🌀 Therapeutic Yoga for Spinal Longevity with Robin

A 2-Part Somatic Yoga Series | Sundays, November 2 & 16 | 12:00–2:00pm
Attend one or both sessions.

“If you would seek health, look first to the spine.”
— Hippocrates

Your spine is the central axis of vitality — not just a structure of bones and discs, but the pathway of energy and communication through your entire being. When your spine is supported, your whole system functions with greater ease, clarity, and freedom.

This 2-part therapeutic yoga series offers a deep dive into the health and longevity of your spine through mindful movement, somatic awareness, and self-release techniques.
You’ll explore:

Therapeutic yoga for spinal alignment and balance

Somatic movement for neuromuscular re-education

Myofascial release to restore natural curvature and spaciousness

Part 1: Lower Back, Core, & Pelvis — The Foundation of Mobility, Stability, and Strength
🗓️ Sunday, November 2 | 12:00–2:00pm
Cultivate strength and support in the body’s base — where movement begins and balance is sustained.
https://www.wellnessliving.com/rs/event/spiritofthelakeyoga?k_class=853328&k_class_tab=17867

Part 2: Upper Back, Neck, & Occiput — The Bridge to Clarity and Expansion
🗓️ Sunday, November 16 | 12:00–2:00pm
Free the upper spine and release tension patterns that affect breath, posture, and presence.
https://www.wellnessliving.com/rs/event/spiritofthelakeyoga?k_class=853324&k_class_tab=17867

✨ Each session stands on its own — attend one or both for a full-body experience of spinal renewal.

10/13/2025

✨ Monthly Breathwork with Val ✨
Friday, October 24 | 7:00–8:00pm | In person at Spirit of the Lake Yoga

When life feels noisy, busy, or overwhelming, the breath is a powerful way to return home to yourself. Join Valentina McCachren for an evening of mindful breathwork to clear mental clutter, release tension, and reconnect with presence.

Val brings her authentic, heartfelt energy to each session—creating a safe, tender space where you can simply arrive as you are. With a short introduction to the breathing pattern, about 20 minutes of gentle and connective active breathwork, and a long rest to integrate, this practice is both grounding and freeing.

No experience needed—just bring yourself (and maybe a mat, blanket, or eye mask if that feels good). Props are available at the studio.

You’ll leave feeling spacious, calm, and more at home in your body. 💛

🕯️ Friday, Oct 24 | 7–8pm
Register here: https://www.wellnessliving.com/rs/event/spiritofthelakeyoga?k_class=860683&k_class_tab=17867

10/10/2025

✨ Witches Night Out is Almost Here! 🖤🧙‍♀️

We’re thrilled to help sponsor one of Excelsior’s most magical nights of the year — Witches Night Out!

Join the fun in downtown on Wednesday, October 23rd from 4–9PM as Water Street transforms into a bewitching evening of shopping, treats, music, and Halloween fun.

Start your night at Pique Travel (306 Water St.) between 4–6PM to grab your shopping passport and explore local businesses offering special treats and promotions. Then stick around for the After-Party from 6–9PM — complete with a DJ, tarot readings, aura photography, a costume contest, and more spellbinding surprises.

We’re so happy to be sponsoring this event alongside our friends at .den and other amazing local partners who help make Excelsior shine. ✨

And a huge shoutout to the incredible team at the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce for dreaming up and organizing so many vibrant community events throughout the year — their energy and creativity keep Excelsior buzzing with life and connection. 💛

It’s the perfect way to celebrate local business, community, and a little autumn magic. 🍂

🎟️ Learn more & grab your tickets: excelsiorlakeminnetonkachamber.com/witches-night-out

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6140 Lake Linden Drive , Suite 135
Shorewood, MN
55331

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 8pm
Tuesday	8am - 8pm
Wednesday	8am - 8pm
Thursday	8am - 8pm
Friday	8am - 8pm
Saturday	8am - 2:30pm
Sunday	8am - 1pm

Telephone

+19524747707

Website

http://www.spiritofthelakeyoga.com/

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