Spirit of the Lake Yoga & Wellness Center

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.

A little more time.Over the years, we’ve watched yoga classes get shorter and shorter - 45 minutes, 50 minutes, an hour ...
09/17/2026

A little more time.

Over the years, we’ve watched yoga classes get shorter and shorter - 45 minutes, 50 minutes, an hour - making it easier to fit yoga into an already-full day.

And we understand the appeal.

But we’ve always loved having classes on our schedule that give us just a little more room to settle in and practice.

Niki's Rooted Flows on Friday mornings (virtual at 8am) and Saturday mornings (in-studio at 8:30am) are 70 minutes. And now Greta is lengthening her Sunday 9am Wake to Rise to 70 minutes, too.

That extra time gives us room to settle into the practice, move without rushing, stay with a pose for another breath, and have a little more space at the end to simply be.

Nothing we need to accomplish.

Just a little more time to practice.

And sometimes, that’s exactly what we need. 🤍

Care can look like many things.A gentle hand.A steady presence.Making space.Being supported.Offering support.Sometimes w...
09/15/2026

Care can look like many things.

A gentle hand.
A steady presence.
Making space.
Being supported.
Offering support.

Sometimes we come to the mat to care for ourselves. Sometimes we’re reminded to look up, look around, and care for one another, too.

We practice all of it. 🤍

You asked, we listened. 😊Starting next Monday, September 21, we’re adding a new virtual class:Slow Flow with CatalinaMon...
09/14/2026

You asked, we listened. 😊

Starting next Monday, September 21, we’re adding a new virtual class:

Slow Flow with Catalina
Mondays at 8:30am

This one came directly from our community members who wanted another way to start the week together - without having to leave home.

Join us online Monday morning, from wherever you are.

Sophia is back. 🤍And we're really, really happy about it.We've known Sophia for a long time, going back to when our stud...
09/10/2026

Sophia is back. 🤍

And we're really, really happy about it.

We've known Sophia for a long time, going back to when our studios were friendly neighbors. We're so happy those connections have continued - and that now Sophia is coming back to teach with us.

She'll be returning this Sunday at 10:30am for Stretch & Sound.

Slow down, settle in, and give yourself space to simply be.

Join Sophia every Sunday for a deeply restful restorative yoga practice accompanied by the soothing vibrations of singing bowls. As you settle into long, supported postures, the bowls are played throughout the practice - creating a calming soundscape designed to invite stillness, soften tension, and help you sink a little deeper into rest.

No rushing. No striving. Just supported movement, sound, and space to reset before the week ahead.

Come exactly as you are. Leave feeling a little softer, a little quieter, and a little more grounded. 🤍

And we're pretty excited about what's ahead, too... there may be some special things in the works with Sophia & Greta together. Stay tuned. 👀

We're so glad you're back, Sophia.

Sunday • 10:30am • Stretch & Sound

Imagine waking up in your cozy room in the farmhouse, slowly making your way downstairs and passing through Joleen’s bea...
09/08/2026

Imagine waking up in your cozy room in the farmhouse, slowly making your way downstairs and passing through Joleen’s beautiful collection of artwork - a whimsical, inspiring mix that somehow makes you smile every time.

Pour yourself a cup of coffee. Maybe settle onto the couch for a little conversation, or step outside for some quiet and those expansive farm views.

Savor a delicious, nourishing, home-cooked breakfast.

And then… no rushing off to the next thing.

Walk over to the renovated barn for an unrushed yoga practice.

The rest of the day might take us out for an easy hike along a local birding trail, or into the sweet little town of Spring Grove. Or maybe you’ll find yourself back at the farm, taking a nap, reading a book on the porch, getting introduced to an interesting craft project—or simply sitting outside and giggling at the chickens. 😉

Before or after a delicious dinner, we’ll gather again for a slower, stretchy, soothing practice.

There is space here to move, to rest, to wander, to make things, to laugh, to be quiet, and to simply enjoy being somewhere beautiful.

**Just over a week until our weekend at Big Raven Farm, and there are still 3 spots open.**

Join me for a nourishing few days in the Driftless - good food, spacious yoga, creative moments, nature, and a little room to breathe.

I’d love to have you there. 🤍

September 17-20, 2026
Big Raven Farm
Spring Grove, MN

See link in bio or just DM for more info or to register.

Labor Day began as a celebration of workers.In the late 1800s, labor organizers were advocating for things we might take...
09/07/2026

Labor Day began as a celebration of workers.

In the late 1800s, labor organizers were advocating for things we might take for granted today- shorter workdays, better working conditions, fairer wages, and a greater voice for working people.

The first Labor Day celebration, held in New York City in 1882, included a parade followed by a festival for workers and their families, a day set aside for recreation and enjoyment.

I love that part of the story.

Because perhaps one way we honor our work is by remembering that we are not meant to be working all the time.

There is a time for effort.
A time for tending.
A time for showing up.

And there is a time to put it down.

To rest from doing.
To enjoy what is here.
To let enough be enough.

In yoga, we practice both effort and ease. We cultivate steadiness, but we also learn to soften our grip - to stop reaching, striving, and doing for a moment, and simply be here.

Maybe that, too, is practice.

Happy Labor Day. 🤍

🌕 Under the Hunter’s MoonA Full Moon Ceremony of Release & RenewalThis October, Catalina and Zoe are coming together at ...
09/01/2026

🌕 Under the Hunter’s Moon
A Full Moon Ceremony of Release & Renewal

This October, Catalina and Zoe are coming together at Fiora Fields for a special evening of movement, reflection, ritual, and connection beneath the full moon.

We’ll gather on Saturday, October 24 to slow down, reflect, and make space for what’s next.

Together, we’ll move through a gentle, beginner-friendly slow-flow yoga practice, guided journaling and reflection, ritual, and a full moon fire release ceremony — creating space to consider what we’re ready to let go of and what we want to carry forward.

Each guest will receive a keepsake journal featuring Zoe’s original artwork, along with warm apple c***r and a seasonal treat. We’ll have time to simply enjoy the beauty of Fiora Fields in autumn, gather around the fire, and connect with one another.

We’ll close the evening with optional ecstatic dance - a chance to move, celebrate, connect, and welcome in what’s next.

✨ Saturday, October 24 6pm-8:30pm
✨ Fiora Fields Flower Farm
✨ No yoga, journaling, or dance experience necessary

Come release what you've been carrying and make space for what wants to grow.

Registration is now open. https://www.wellnessliving.com/rs/event/spiritofthelakeyoga?k_class=1009945&k_class_tab=17867

There’s still plenty of summer left.The warm evenings. The long light. The lake. The flowers. The feeling that there’s s...
08/24/2026

There’s still plenty of summer left.

The warm evenings. The long light. The lake. The flowers. The feeling that there’s still time.

And yet… you can feel the shift.

Back-to-school lists are appearing. The calendar is filling in. Kids are getting ready to head back next week. This week is full of open houses, final summer get-togethers, and those last little pockets of unstructured time.

There’s something good about wandering away from the mat for a while, too.

Letting practice meet us in our actual lives - in the long days, the travel, the swimming, the gatherings, the messiness and fullness of summer.

And then, little by little, we find our way back.

Not because we failed to practice, but because life called us elsewhere for a while.

Because returning is part of the practice, too.

We’re feeling that return at the studio, too. More people are finding their way back to their mats, and we’re especially looking forward to welcoming Sophia back, teaching Sunday morning Stretch & Sound at 10:30am beginning September 13.

We’re also adding a few new virtual class options as we settle into the fall rhythm.

Some things are returning. Some things are beginning.

And there’s something really lovely about being here for all of it.

There’s still summer in the air. 🌿

And there’s room for you here.

Fall Equinox Yoga + Fire Ceremony at the Flower Farm 🍎🌻🔥You all love going to the flower farm - and honestly, so do we.J...
08/17/2026

Fall Equinox Yoga + Fire Ceremony at the Flower Farm 🍎🌻🔥

You all love going to the flower farm - and honestly, so do we.

Join Nicole & Zoe for a special evening at Highland Vines, a beautiful vineyard, orchard, and flower farm near St. Bonifacius.

We’ll begin with an hour of meditative, all-levels yoga on the farm’s outdoor patio, a unique space built around sacred geometry and an energy vortex. From there, we’ll gather around the fire to mark the Fall Equinox - a time of balance between light and darkness, summer and fall.

And then? The best part.

Wander the orchard. Pick flowers. Pick apples. Notice what’s still blooming. Enjoy the abundance of the season and a little time outside with good people.

It’s yoga, nature, fire, flowers, apples, and a beautiful way to welcome the shift into fall.

📍 Highland Vines | near St. Bonifacius
🍎 All levels welcome
🌻 Bring your mat, water, and any props you like

Come celebrate the turning of the season with us.

Register here: https://www.wellnessliving.com/rs/event/spiritofthelakeyoga?k_class=1005960&k_class_tab=17867

One of the pleasures of retreat is getting to be the one who is cared for for a little while.At Big Raven Farm, the meal...
08/14/2026

One of the pleasures of retreat is getting to be the one who is cared for for a little while.

At Big Raven Farm, the meals are home-cooked, lovingly prepared, and shared in good company. You don’t have to plan the menu, make the grocery list, or figure out what’s for dinner. You just fill your plate, sit down, and enjoy.

And then there are the yoga practices, the walks, the porch, the naps, the beautiful Driftless landscape...

A few days to step out of your usual pace and let yourself simply be.

There’s still room at the table.

Three spots remain for September. https://www.nikiscarpa.com/big-raven-farm-retreat

Address

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

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