CorePower Yoga’s 'Yoga in the Park' Returns to Father Hennepin Park June 2nd

Looking for a way to take your sun salutations outside so you can truly salute the sun? The Downtown Minneapolis CorePower Yoga invites you to join them each Sunday for CorePower Yoga’s, “Yoga in the Park.” CorePower encourages yoga practitioners to open their minds and join their breath and movements to the sound of music and nature all around us. All levels of yoga students are welcome and their hope is that you take this opportunity to not only practice yoga, but to find even deeper connections within your community!

These free classes will be held every Sunday starting June 2 and running through August 25.  All classes are 10:00am – 11:00am at Father Hennepin Bluffs Park (intersection of SE Main and SE 6th Avenue, on the East Bank of the Stone Arch Bridge).

Please call CorePower Yoga Downtown Minneapolis at 612-375-9642 with questions.
 
Items of note:
- Attendees should arrive 15-30 minutes prior to class starting for sign in purposes.
- Students are asked to bring their own mat, towel, water and SUNSCREEN! There is limited shade at the park.
- Classes will be lead by certified yoga instructors from downtown Minneapolis’ CorePower Yoga.

501FIT Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary and New Partnerships

Phil Martens and Diana Broschka celebrated 501FIT's 5 year anniversary with an open house this past weekend, using the opportunity to personally introduce guests to their new partners in health, Benessere Body in Balance and Avatar Training Studio.

Below, a row of G-Werx equipment, a group weight lifting method developed by Phil. Each station is set to the individual's level, while the class performs the movements together.

This is the second location for Benessere Body in Balance, a full-service wellness center.  Kay Bashford opened the first location in 2005 across the river at 125 Main Street.  The staff at Benessere believe that maintaining balance of your whole being—body, mind and spirit—leads to healing, serenity, prosperity and joy. Services include Massage, Acupuncture, Neuromuscular Therapy, Chiropractic and Matrix Re-pattern Therapy.

Below, Benessere Massage Therapists Carolyn Hoff and Stephen Wilson, Neuromuscular Therapist Kay Bashford, LAc, MAcOM, Dipl.OM (Acupuncture) Makiko Yamamoto, and Office Manager Nancy Perdew.

Carolyn and Stephen treated guests to soothing massages during the party.

Starting primarily as a ‘by appointment’ personal training studio, Avatar Personal Training Studio has evolved into a group fitness studio offering Barre and TRX Bootcamp training.  Below, Avatar founder Eric Hall stands outside a Barre class in session.

Fresh out of that Barre class and feelin' strong are Sara Weathers and Kitty Orient:

Below, Eric demonstrates Gyrotonics, which he explained is the perfect exercise for anyone with hip/knee/shoulder or low back issues.  As one of only 120 Gyrotonic Master Trainers worldwide, Eric has extensive training in medical clinics throughout the world - helping people with hip, knee, shoulder replacements, as well as herniations and disc degeneration, to move without pain and increase mobility.

Clients, friends and neighbors turned out in full force to congratulate Phil and Diana, and welcome Benessere and Avatar to the neighborhood.

Ward 3 DFL Convention Coverage

There was a huge turnout at the Ward 3 DFL convention on Saturday.  Here's what the press had to say:

Star Tribune

http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/206124721.html?page=all&prepage=1&c=y#continue

http://www.startribune.com/local/blogs/206104391.html

MPR

http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2013/05/04/news/dfl-frey-hofstede?

Downtown Journal

http://www.journalmpls.com/news-feed/hofstede-drops-out-of-dfl-endorsing-process

Mill City Times Video - Frey Acceptance Speech

I found your chair...

...it was being held hostage on Washington Avenue.

Minneapolis Queen and Paradise Lady Public Cruises Depart from Bohemian Flats this Season

Beginning Mother’s Day (and through the third weekend in October), the Minneapolis Queen and Paradise Lady Public Cruises will depart from Bohemian Flats Park, 2150 West River Parkway South (below the Washington Ave/U of M Bridge on the West Bank).

Take a narrated sightseeing cruise on the historic Minneapolis Queen Paddleboat, a modern day replica of the grand riverboats that used to ply the Mississippi River. The narrated cruises will take you along the southern trails of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway and Heritage Trail, along the U of M Campus riverfront, under the stunning 35W Bridge, showcasing views of the St. Anthony Falls, the historic Stone Arch Bridge, amazing river bluffs with views of the amazing downtown Minneapolis skyline.

Click here for the sightseeing and dinner cruise schedule and tickets.

MHS Announces New Minnesota Museums App

May 1 News Release from the Minnesota Historical Society:

New Minnesota Museums App Makes Finding Fun Easier Than Ever

Just in time for the busy summer travel season and Minnesota Museums Month in May, the Minnesota Association of Museums and the Minnesota Historical Society are launching a free Minnesota Museums app that will direct users to the more than 500 museums statewide.

“We are so fortunate in Minnesota to have such a wide variety of museums across the whole state,” said Lin Nelson-Mayson, chair of the Minnesota Association of Museums and director of Goldstein Museum of Design. “This new app makes it easier than ever to find those resources.”

The app, available May 1 for iOS and Android, allows users to browse Minnesota museums by name, category or location. Users can create an itinerary, check off museums they've visited and upload favorite museum photos. The app will also suggest museums based on geographic location. For more information and to download the app, visit www.minnesotamuseums.org/app.

“The Minnesota Museums app is also a great discovery tool for museum-goers. If you’re visiting one museum, the app will suggest others in the area--museums you may never have heard of,” said Jada Hansen, Minnesota Association of Museums Development co-chair and executive director of the Hennepin History Museum.

The Minnesota Museums app was developed through a partnership between the Minnesota Association of Museums and the Minnesota Historical Society.

The Minnesota Museums app is made possible by the Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through the vote of Minnesotans on Nov. 4, 2008.

View full News Release online.

501FIT to Host May 3 Party Celebrating 5 Year Anniversary and New Partnerships

Locally owned 501FIThas joined forces with Benessere Body in Balance and Avatar Training Studio.

In conjunction with celebrating their 5 year anniversary, 501FIT is hosting a partnership launch party on Friday, May 3, from 5:00pm - 8:00pm, at their 501 Washington Avenue South location.

While focused on building its innovative G-Werx Program, 501FIT is adding services by joining forces with locally owned Benessere and Avatar.

501FIT expects the Benessere and Avatar partnerships to strengthen wellness outcomes for clients.

Benessere began services at 501FIT, its second location, in January 2013. Avatar began offering Barre, TRx Bootcamps and Gyrotonics training at 501FIT in April 2013.

501FIT cordially invites you to the celebration, click here to RSVP.  At the party, you'll enjoy:

- Appetizers from D'Amico
- Wine Sampling from Famiglia
- Prize Drawing
- Free Chair Massage
- Fun & Socialization

About 501FIT
501FIT is the pilot club for the G-Werx Workout Program. 501FIT opened in January 2008 featuring the G-Werx Program growing from 20 clients to 225 clients as of March 2013. The G-Werx Machine and Workout Program were invented by 501FIT Founder, Phil Martens. 501FIT is committed to providing small group personal training with the service of one-on-one training at sustainable at group fitness rates.

Mission: To provide more clients the opportunity to work with Certified Trainers as a lifestyle!
Services: Group personal training, full-service gym memberships, personal training, fitness consultations

About Benessere
Benessere Body in Balance, a full-service wellness center in Minneapolis, was opened by Kay Bashford in 2005. Benessere believes that maintaining balance of your whole being—body, mind and spirit—leads to healing, serenity, prosperity and joy. The health of clients is at the center of everything they do.

Services: Massage, Acupuncture, Neuromuscular Therapy, Chiropractic and Matrix Re-pattern Therapy.

About Avatar
Avatar Personal Training Studio was founded by Eric Hall in 2005. Starting primarily as a ‘by appointment’ personal training studio, Avatar has evolved into a group fitness programming studio offering BARRE and TRX Bootcamp training. Eric Hall continues to provide Gyrotonics specialty training while pursuing group fitness offerings as a compliment. Eric and Avatar will bring their services to 501FIT in April 2013.

Services: Gyrotonics, BARRE and TRx.