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.
A Zoom option will be available for select indoor classes during the winter months to accommodate those who wish to participate virtually. Zoom links will be emailed out a few days before class to pre-registered participants only.
Special thanks to our partner studios!
February
Thursday, Feb. 16 | Noon
MacMillan Auditorium
Meditation & Yin Yoga
onelove.yoga with Holly Bustle
Sunday, Feb. 26 | 10 a.m.
Snowga at the Lilac Walk
Back up: MacMillan Auditorium
Yoga 4 You with Jenn Holm
March
Sunday, March 5 | 10 a.m.
MacMillan Auditorium
Nia
Beth Giles
Thursday, March 16 | Noon
MacMillan Auditorium
Gentle Yoga
BK Healing Arts with Birgit Kraus
April
Sunday, April 2
10 a.m.
Sensory Garden
Nia with Beth Giles
Thursday, April 13
6 p.m.
Sculpture Garden
Yin & Sound Healing
Matthew Tift
Sunday, April 16
10 a.m.
Chinese Garden
T'ai Chi Chih
Sue Bitney
Sunday, April 30
10 a.m.
Waterfall Pond
Slow Flow & Meditation
Yoga4Life Wellness with Katie Murphy
May
Thursday, May 11 | 6 p.m.
Azalea Collection
Gentle Yoga
Matthew Tift
Sunday, May 21 | 10 a.m.
Sculpture Garden
Nia with Beth Giles
Thursday, May 25 | 6 p.m.
Sensory Garden
Vitality Vinyasa Flow
onelove.yoga with Nancee Nystrom
June
Sunday, June 4 | 10 a.m.
Sculpture Garden
Bodyweight Sculpt
Olivine Yoga with Val Roder
Thursday, June 15 | 6 p.m.
Oak & Nut Collection
Yin & Sound Healing
Matthew Tift
Thursday, June 29 | 6 p.m.
Sensory Garden
Yoga Barre Fusion
onelove.yoga with Holly Bustle
July
Sunday, July 9 | 10 a.m.
Nelson Shrub Rose Garden
Slow Flow & Meditation
Yoga 4 Life with Katie Murphy
Thursday, July 13 | 6 p.m.
Sculpture Garden
Gentle Flow & Meditation
Olivine Yoga with Val Roder
Sunday, July 23 | 10 a.m.
Hedge Collection
T'ai Chi Chih
Sue Bitney
August
Sunday, Aug. 6 | 10 a.m.
Garden for Wildlife
Bodyweight Sculpt
Olivine Yoga with Val Roder
Thursday, Aug. 17 | 6 p.m.
Sensory Garden
Yin & Sound Healing
Matthew Tift
Sunday, Aug. 20 | 10 a.m.
Event Lawn at the Farm at the Arb
Nia with Beth Giles
Register for Aug. 20
September
Sunday, Sept. 3 | 10 a.m.
Oak & Nut Collection
Slow Flow & Meditation
BK Healing Arts with Birgit Kraus
Sunday, Sept. 24 | 10 a.m.
Ornamental Grass Collection
Gentle Flow & Meditation
Olivine Yoga with Val Roder
October
Sunday, Oct. 8 | 10 a.m.
Sculpture Garden
Yin & Sound Bath
Jan Johnson
Thursday, Oct. 19 | 6 p.m.
Sensory Garden
Vitality Vinyasa Flow
onelove.yoga with Nancee Nystrom
Sunday, Oct. 22 | 10 a.m.
Chinese Garden
T'ai Chi Chih
Sue Bitney
November
Sunday, Nov. 5 | 10 a.m.
Snyder Auditorium
Slow Flow
onelove.yoga with Holly Bustle
Sunday, Nov. 19 | 10 a.m.
MacMillan Auditorium
Vinyasa Yoga
Emily Dusek
December
Sunday, Dec. 3 | 10 a.m.
MacMillan Auditorium
Yoga Pilates Fusion
Jan Johnson
Thursday, Dec. 14 | 12 p.m.
MacMillan Auditorium
Meditation & Yin Yoga
onelove.yoga with Holly Bustle
Sunday, Dec. 17 | 10 a.m.
MacMillan Auditorium
Restorative Yoga
Emily Dusek