<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[YogaHotDish]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think outside the gym—independent Hatha yoga in/around North Oaks with small groups, outdoor spaces, and mindful, beginner- and bro-friendly classes.]]></description><link>https://www.yogahotdish.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:39:58 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.boldventureyoga.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why a Comprehensive Yoga Class Needs Both Yin and Yang]]></title><description><![CDATA[If your yoga class is all movement, all effort, all flow and all doing, something is missing. Most yoga classes today lean heavily toward yang: standing poses, muscular effort, repeated transitions, faster sequencing, and continual movement. None of those things are bad. We need yang. We need strength, mobility, heat and challenge. But yoga was never supposed to be only that. A good yoga class should contain both yin and yang—and not simply because Yin Yoga has become its own popular style of...]]></description><link>https://www.yogahotdish.com/post/why-a-comprehensive-yoga-class-needs-both-yin-and-yang</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a789d941b163fc3edb35ba1</guid><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:40:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/446254_89862683eb6b46d3b019243d3aab5dcd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_500,h_281,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>shailayoga</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outdoor Yoga in Falcon Heights Brings Nature and Calm Together]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eye-level view of a peaceful outdoor yoga class under shady trees in Falcon Heights Finding a quiet spot for yoga near a busy city can be tricky. Falcon Heights, just a stone’s throw from downtown St. Paul and the University of Minnesota’s St. Paul Campus, might not seem like the obvious choice. But that’s exactly why it works so well. Nestled among UMN fields and tucked away from the road, Falcon Heights offers a calm, green space perfect for outdoor yoga. If you’ve ever felt cramped in an...]]></description><link>https://www.yogahotdish.com/post/outdoor-yoga-in-falcon-heights-brings-nature-and-calm-together</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6922c6b324e194e0f34161</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:14:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/446254_d6bcb6e97fbd46d18966f7bfb4bc1dff~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>shailayoga</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traveling IS the Yoga: A Different Kind of Japan Yoga Retreat]]></title><description><![CDATA[When people hear “Japan yoga retreat,” they may picture daily classes, long meditation sessions, and hours spent on a mat. That is not quite what I mean. On this retreat, the yoga is how we travel.  You can keep these principles in mind, even if you’re going with another group, partner or traveling solo. The mat practice is only one part A hatha yoga practice is a wonderful way of interacting with beautiful natural settings; and, we’ll practice a few times during our two weeks– in parks, on...]]></description><link>https://www.yogahotdish.com/post/traveling-is-the-yoga-a-different-kind-of-japan-yoga-retreat</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a652a2535380d3132b28be1</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 22:59:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/446254_8f0ac202a50c4d32b376116fc0b2b48f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>shailayoga</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cherry Blossom Beauty vs. Crab Apple Awesomeness: At-home Japan Yoga Retreat? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[“When the cherries begin to bloom, Let me know at once”: The mountain-man has not forgotten my word; I hear him come. “Saddle the horse, quick!” ~ Minamoto no Yorismasa What is it about cherry blossoms? Shortly after returning from Japan, our Minnesotan crab apple trees were starting to bloom in rich, textured hues of pinks and purples. The individual blossoms are surely as complex as those of the esteemed cherry tree, which begs the question, “Why do the cherries get all the attention?” You...]]></description><link>https://www.yogahotdish.com/post/cherry-blossom-beauty-vs-crab-apple-awesomeness</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1fa4f2ae0d73d1087fc13d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:54:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/446254_444819bc3e654b128827bb4fd0290d97~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>shailayoga</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yoga Teacher Training: Buyer Beware (and do the math!)]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the world of yoga teacher training, many aspiring instructors face a tough reality. Recent discussions, including insights from a New York Times article, point to concerns that programs, particularly those offered by CorePower Yoga, may operate more like multi-level marketing (MLM) schemes than genuine educational opportunities. If you are a student considering this path, it is essential to understand the potential pitfalls, especially regarding financial strain and underemployment that...]]></description><link>https://www.yogahotdish.com/post/yoga-teacher-training-buyer-beware-and-do-the-math</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6904da9252e873f69d330168</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:53:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/446254_3d4128a3571a4a669f7e1f34be63b6b3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>shailayoga</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yin Yoga: Indian Yoga by way of China, America...and Japan! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you do studio or even gym yoga, you may already realize, Yin is in. Workshops and special candlelight practices—it's officially a thing in the popular yoga culture. As with anything, the “popular” preceding “culture” can blur the origins. Where did Yin Yoga come from? Instagram? The strip mall in your suburb? Swami Yin? Yoga’s popularity has soared thanks to a proliferation of small yoga studios aggressively marketing teacher trainings. There’s also an over-abundance of online teachers...]]></description><link>https://www.yogahotdish.com/post/yin-yoga-indian-yoga-by-way-of-china-america-and-japan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68bdfef1cb0467d4eabd9eb3</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2025 22:05:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/446254_a61b79fd8f6d4b5c8a68fcc6ab816678~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>shailayoga</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you really learn Yoga Online? What In-Person Classes Offer that Online Yoga Can't]]></title><description><![CDATA[A vast majority of Americans are doing yoga at home online, but a vast majority of yoga is relational. ]]></description><link>https://www.yogahotdish.com/post/sorry-yoga-with-adriene-yoga-is-relational</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689cd6f0f0b804ed623bfc3f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 19:34:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/446254_eb4eb0f9761648ba82df1f761d1501d2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_150,h_148,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>shailayoga</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan: The Jan Brady of Asia]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Unique Perspective on Japan's Cultural Identity Whether you saw the original airings of the Brady Bunch, the reruns in syndication, or just some memes, you know that it was all about the conventionally beautiful older sister Marcia—often at the expense of the middle sister, Jan.  I've always thought of Japan as the Jan Brady of Asia—so much going for it, but often eclipsed by neighboring China. As a Japan watcher since the 1980s, I believed Japan would finally overtake China (and the US?)...]]></description><link>https://www.yogahotdish.com/post/japan-vs-china-it-s-always-china-china-china</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6896527388182c0416f85e8e</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 20:44:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/446254_21f0384c3a284c71986ead39c54c127d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_172,h_161,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>shailayoga</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan Travel Tips: Don't be Clueless]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you one in 40 million? That is, one of the millions planning a trip to Japan in the next year? If so, here are a few Japan travel tips to know before you go. Japan is having a moment. What was once hard to navigate without the language is now more accessible, thanks to tools like Google Maps and translation apps. Social media is full of tips, but stitching them into a balanced itinerary can feel overwhelming. Rather than adding to the endless list of “must-dos,” I’ve taken a page out of...]]></description><link>https://www.yogahotdish.com/post/don-t-be-clueless-in-japan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68875ddd065ca46efae9c53e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 11:50:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/446254_05a992b7e68540789b7fca8755129c6f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_300,h_168,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>shailayoga</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real Men Do Yoga: Yoga for Men]]></title><description><![CDATA[You don't need a special yoga class for men; you need a teacher who understands proportion and leverage--and body-types besides his/her own! Strength minus Flexibility = Injury. “Yeah, I know I should do yoga…”It’s what I hear from men all the time. They know they need it—tight hamstrings, tech neck, back pain—but most yoga classes feel like they’re not for them. Why? Yoga Wasn't Designed for Your Body Most yoga classes (yes, even those led by men) cater to smaller, hyper-flexible...]]></description><link>https://www.yogahotdish.com/post/real-men-do-yoga</link><guid isPermaLink="false">684b103827a8bd11cba99c9b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:48:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/446254_09f0097e84e948b48d3156fa2fa0e6c4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_819,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>shailayoga</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Wabi Sabi ? Bringing Japan's Wisdom to Your Yoga Mat ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Note: For those of you who don’t come to class, Buddhist and Yogic principles overlap deeply. Before the Buddha was a Buddha, he was a Yogi. Both traditions value meditation, and Hatha Yoga uses physical poses—or asana—as tools for inner awareness. The Japanese term wabi sabi is working its way into the pop-culture lexicon. You’ll find it in Architectural Digest and all over #Insta, where it’s touted as a trending design aesthetic. Let’s start there. Wabi-Sabi in Design On Instagram, design...]]></description><link>https://www.yogahotdish.com/post/what-is-wabi-sabi-from-japan-to-your-yoga-mat</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6845afa709b196a7b5d5cb5c</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2025 16:16:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_854ae192db214b0a8edb26a98bde8411~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>shailayoga</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>