Yoga & Healing Center
Overview Green Lotus Yoga & Healing Center is a holistic wellness facility dedicated to health, balanced living, and integrative healing practices. While primarily known for yoga classes and teacher trainings, it prominently features infrared sauna sessions as part of its therapeutic offerings, alongside salt therapy, massages, acupuncture, and energy healing. Established in 2007, the center provides a comprehensive approach to self-care for all levels, bodies, and ages, emphasizing community-based wellness in the Twin Cities area. Facility type: Multi-location yoga studios and healing centers with private therapy rooms for saunas, massages, and holistic treatments. Overall atmosphere and experience: Welcoming and nurturing, fostering deep relaxation, inner strength, and emotional release. Visitors describe it as transformative, with talented teachers and healers creating a supportive environment for personal growth, stress relief, and rejuvenation. Testimonials highlight variety in classes, workshops, and customized sessions that deepen practices and promote healing "from the inside out." Features & Amenities Green Lotus offers a range of modern wellness amenities designed for comfort and efficacy: Infrared saunas for detoxification, relaxation, and heat therapy. Salt therapy rooms (halotherapy) for respiratory and skin health. Yoga studios equipped for various styles, including restorative and yin yoga. Private treatment rooms for massages, acupuncture, reiki, cupping, and other modalities. Props and supports: Bolsters, blankets, blocks, straps, and chairs for restorative practices. Virtual class options for remote access to yoga and healing sessions. Retail and gift areas for wellness products, gift cards, and seasonal sales items. Community event spaces for workshops, trainings, and holiday celebrations like Winter Wellness Weekend. Services The center boasts one of the largest selections of integrative healing practices in the area: Healing therapies: Infrared sauna, salt therapy, massage (therapeutic, Thai yoga bodywork), acupuncture, reiki, energy healing, cupping, ear candling, ion detox footbaths, chakra healing, aura photos, astrology readings, intuitive energy medicine. Yoga classes: All levels, including restorative, yin, vinyasa, and specialized sessions for beginners, injuries, or bone density (yoga sculpt with weights). Workshops and events: Yoga Corner series, nutrition talks (e.g., Ayurveda mocktails, superfoods), book clubs (Bhagavad Gita), and holiday sales with free chair massages. Teacher trainings: 200-hour, advanced studies, restorative yoga (20 CEC hours, $450), Yoga Alliance-approved. Private sessions: Customized yoga instruction, one-on-one healings, and assessments. Special events: Winter Wellness SALE (Nov), Weekend (Dec 5-7) with discounts on gift cards and services. Pricing Specific pricing is limited in the content, with bookings via Mindbodyonline: Restorative Yoga Training: $450 (20 hours, alumni 10% discount; refunds to account with notice). Holiday promotions: Winter Wellness SALE and 3-Day Sale on healing services and gift cards (details via links; no exact figures listed). General services: Sign up for classes, saunas, massages, etc., via online scheduling; new client forms required. Seasonal discounts emphasized for self-care and gifting. Location & Hours Locations: Multiple sites in the Twin Cities metro (Minneapolis-St. Paul-Beyond): Lakeville: Primary yoga and healing center. Mendota Heights: Key site for trainings, saunas, and therapies. Former: Eden Prairie (closed 2024). Virtual options available. Operating hours: Not explicitly listed; classes and sessions follow a full schedule (view via website). Trainings example: Sat-Sun 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Drop-ins for tours encouraged. Book via Mindbodyonline for real-time availability. Notes What makes this sauna special: Green Lotus stands out with its integrated wellness model, combining infrared sauna with yoga, salt therapy, and diverse healings for holistic detoxification and recovery. Unlike standalone saunas, it's embedded in a community hub founded for "healing from the inside out," with expert practitioners (e.g., licensed acupuncturists, RYT 500 trainers) customizing sessions. Unique aspects: Largest regional selection of modalities; strong community focus (testimonials praise variety, philosophy depth); annual events like Winter Wellness foster connection; emphasis on accessibility (adaptations for all bodies, virtual access); blog with wellness insights (e.g., Kali Mudra, animal reiki). Ideal for deepening practices amid busy lives.
