Writer finds his balance on a log—one baby step at a time. Standing knee-deep in water on a warm August day, I ready myself to step out of my...
Wellness
Proactive for Parkinson’s
Minnetonka trainer is the only Delay the Disease–certified instructor in the state. The sweet spot for any business is the ability to fulfill a...
Healing Moves
Gyrokinesis is a workout method based on healing the body. When Wayzata resident Leesa Anderson talks about her Gyrokinesis classes with friends,...
Pages to Honor and Heal
Minnetonka native creates a baby book for parents who have lost pregnancies. I Love You Still: A Memorial Baby Book has a similar look and feel to...
A Better Version of You with Spirit of the Lake Yoga
Practicing mindfulness can be an introduction to meditation—and your ticket to improved wellness of body, mind and spirit. Before Nicole Lovald...
Beauty Goes Natural
Salon owner shares her natural beauty picks for fall. Kassandra Kuehl is no newbie when it comes to the beauty industry. She attended the Aveda...
Find Natural and Organic Beauty Products in Excelsior
Therese Thull, creative director and master formulator of local skin care company Rese & Co., has had close to 20 years of experience with skin...
The Beginner’s Guide to Alternative Medicine
From acupuncture to herbs, alternative medicine could offer the cure for what ails you. Talk of alternative medicine seems to be everywhere these...
Minnetonka High School Student Overcomes Cancer
Julia Ruelle, a junior at Minnetonka High School, had to endure a more difficult sophomore year than she expected. Last December, Julia was...
Excelsior Poet Brings Light to Darkness
Excelsior writer shares her journey with a terminal illness through art. At age 23, Excelsior’s Anna Jeter has shouldered a burden that most people...
Minnetonka Yoga Teacher’s Life’s Work Is Shown in a Film
Standing Still/Still Standing was shown during the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival earlier this year. Matthew Sanford, yoga teacher...
Drift Toward a Calm Mind at the Float Spa
Popular therapy comes to Minnetonka. Does the idea of going an hour without your phone fill you with dread or joy? What about an hour without...
Wayzata Herbalist Opens a Natural, Plant-based Shop on Lake Street
For Jodi Mckee, a local herbalist and wellness expert, living a more natural life and being a conscious consumer—by using products that are both...
A Roundup of Summer Wellness Opportunities for You and Your Kids
Ah, summertime—the season of freedom for youngsters, free from the trappings of studies, classes and (most) extracurricular activities. What’s a...
Juiced in Time for Summer
Wayzata shop carries a variety of beverages to cool you down. Truce Juice, an organic, vegan and raw juice shop, opened its fourth location at the...
Healing and Horses at Stable Living
Stable Living helps adults and children find health and happiness through connection to horses. When the going gets tough, therapy might well...
Bounce, Spin and Fly Your Way to Fitness at The Aviary
A new way to stay in shape has landed in Minnetonka. Bungee fitness is a high-flying international sensation that has landed in Minnetonka at The...
The 38th Annual Lake Minnetonka Half Marathon Takes Place This Month
The Lake Minnetonka Half Marathon allows runners to experience the scenic route from downtown Wayzata to Commons Park in Excelsior. This year’s race...
Dermatology Debunked—Understanding Skin Care Trends and Solutions
Local physicians help us understand the world of skin care. Dry. Humid. Chapped. Sunburned. As Minnesotans, we’re all aware the changing seasons can...
Good Clean Fun with Evangeline Stacy’s New Sustainable Bath and Body Line
Wayzata massage therapist launches a line of clean bath and body products—and is making the world a better place, too. Evangeline Stacy is one of...
