studio happenings | March
We have a lot! of happenings coming up. Take time to carefully read through and consider joining any and all. xx
Intention means every decision, from the most obviously significant to the seemingly mundane, matters. Our foundational yoga study is not a program to complete. It's a program to begin and never end. We've trained hundreds of people over the years, and this program will absolutely shift the way you relate with everyone and everything, especially yourself.
Everything we do is in service to connection, education, and experience. Our intention is that people walk away saying and thinking: "That was one of the best decisions I've ever made." and "I would have paid double!"
Everything is intentional in both sequence and delivery.
This year you have two ways to train with us:
WINONA COHORT: If you're local-ish (we've had people travel as much as 4+ hours to take our weekend immersive trainings), the Winona cohort might be your best bet. We meet one weekend a month.
COSTA RICA COHORT: If you love to travel and want to be fully immersed in not only study, but also in one of the most beautiful places (ever!), then the Costa Rica two week retreat-style cohort might be your best bet! We will meet February 14-March 1, 2026.
The two cohorts will come together on Wednesday evenings for our online portion of the training. Both programs officially begin on September 10, 2025.
We are now receiving applications for both programs.
This is a study to live into yourself so fully that you grow yourself into a human whom you deeply love and respect. A life of self-study, accountability, and personal freedom is complex, but it need not be complicated. We guarantee it will be one of the best decisions you ever make.
WINONA APPLICATION
COSTA RICA APPLICATION
Applications aren't complete until deposit has been submitted. Deposit button is at the bottom of the application.
We're here for any and all questions. This foundational program is truly for anyone with the desire to live on purpose. As always, we cap our trainings at 12 people in order to keep learning both intimate and effective.
PS. We are a private career school with the state of Minnesota and a registered yoga school with Yoga Alliance. All that means is that we're legit and know what we're doing. :)
PPS. We've gotten the question from a few people who've already completed a 200HR program about coming along on the Costa Rica training. The idea of both being on retreat and immersed feels aligned. Many people complete an additional 200HR, not for the certification, but for the experience.
Registration for our yoga + surf retreat in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica is now open. Join Muddy Waters as we travel again! to the beautiful Santa Teresa, Costa Rica; one of the world's blue zones. Whether it's your first time ever catching a wave or you've surfed before, this retreat is for anyone looking for a week living alive.
March 8-14, 2026
This is meant to be a radical and soulful experience to connect, recharge, and empower yourself where the jungle meets the sea. Expand your body, mind, and soul while embodying the relaxed lifestyle of this unique laid-back destination.
You might have some questions.
Do I need surf experience?
Not at all; beginners are welcome and encouraged! Last year everyone! got up on a surf board and none of us had ever surfed before. Last year we had people between 20-60 and everyone! was surfing by the end of the trip. You will be too.
Can I think about it for a while?
Of course, and the retreat is filled on a first come first serve basis. This retreat will fill quick because we have many folks that are going to repeat it because it was so epic the first time!
How much are flights?
We'll be watching flights and letting the group know when a good time to book will be. We estimate flights being around $700-$1000.
What's included?
You can find everything you need to here: https://www.muddywatersyoga.com/costa-rica-retreat. To keep it simple, everything is included with the exception of 2 dinners that we will have in town and airfare.
We would absolutely love to adventure with you in 2026.
Ready to register?
1 Go to our booking page.
2 Submit deposit
Important: There is a card processing fee, so we recommend setting up your account using ACH (bank account and routing #) in order to avoid these fees. If you choose to use a credit card, please note the processing fee by our system. If you prefer to pay with cash or check, please respond to this email and submit payment within 5 days.
3 Get ready for sun, surf, yoga, meditation, relaxation, and deep connection to self and others.
friends + family month
The only thing better than moving and breathing at Muddy Waters, is doing it with a friend! Not only is committing to your practice with a friend a lot more fun, but there’s also a lot of research that shows that coming to class with someone you know leads to better long-term results.
We’re not making this up.
The University of Pittsburgh’s Medical School did a long-term study on whether having a friend or family member working out alongside someone impacted their results. It turns out it not only impacted them, it was the single biggest factor to indicate long-term success. This is a win for all of us.
Here’s the details of the study: 95% of people who started a fitness program with a friend or family member completed it. Furthermore a year later, those who had a partner were about double as likely to have either maintained their practice (and results) or improved upon them.
We love handing out special invites during Friends & Family month for you to give to a friend or family member of your choice. They get a free 10-day unlimited pass and you get a new yoga buddy.
We'll start handing out invite cards the last week in March, so start thinking about who you’d like to invite.
events & workshops
We have some fun events coming up and would love to see you at some of them.
SACRED SOUND BATH: IMMERSE IN HEALING MUSIC FROM THE YOGIC TRADITIONS
with Nicolle Neill
Join us for an unforgettable evening of relaxation infused with the ancient sacred sounds of Yoga and Buddhist mantras, accompanied by acoustic drones, gentle world hand percussion, and singing bowls.
Thursday, March 20
6-7 PM
3 spots left.
RIDGELAND BAKEHOUSE MUDDY WATERS DROP OFF
with Ridgelands Bakehouse
Amber is doing a special sale for all of us at Muddy this upcoming Saturday. Choose from her organic sourdough, white chocolate lavendar, cardamom, or spiced ginger pear scones, chocolate chip cookies, or her uh-mazing granola! My personal favorite is her gluten free cardamom scones.
Saturday, March 22
Pick-up between 11-12 PM at Muddy Waters Yoga Studio
WOMEN'S SELF DEFENSE CLASS
in collaboration with Flow Jiu Jitsu
Have you ever wanted to learn self-defense? Join us for our first self-defense seminar.
Date: Friday, April 18th
Time: 5-6pm.
Cost: $20
Location: Flow Jiu-Jitsu (168 E 3rd St.)
MUDDY TAKES CARE OF OUR EARTH
on Earth day we will come together to pick up trash.
Details to follow!
teacher training
MYOFASCIAL RELEASE + YIN YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
with Heather Beier, E-RYT500
Online Orientation: April 9, 2025
Weekend Immersion: April 25-27, 2025
This training is currently FULL; get on the waitlist
WAITLIST
TRAUMA-INFORMED RESILIENCE-FOCUSED TRAINING
with Mollee Sheehan, E-RYT500
Online Orientation: May 7, 2025.
Weekend Immersion: May 16-18, 2025.
9 spots available - registration open!
REGISTER
retreats
FEMALE FOUNDERS & LEADERS RETREAT
with Heather Beier & Amy Jo Marks
at Wildrice Retreat in Bayfield, WI
April 4-7, 2025
This retreat is full; get on the waitlist.
WAITLIST
2026 YOGA + SURF RETREAT in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
March 8-14, 2026 (learn to surf during Spring Break!)
After a week of surfing, I told the group:
I want this to be something we do, not just something we did. SO! we're heading back to Costa Rica, and trust me when I tell you this retreat is EPIC in the best way possible.
Registration is officially opened (& filling up fast!)
YOGA + SURF
private & small group sessions
Private yoga sessions are designed to focus on your specific needs such as alignment, philosophy, relaxation, injury rehabilitation, and more.
Classes may be booked one-on-one or as a semi-private with two or more people.