Sweat with Kristy--again!

Woo-hoo! She's back! We were all so bummed when Kristy Oatman announced in November that she was moving back to Denver. Now we're thrilled that she's home for a short visit, and we are so lucky to have her back in the studio THIS Monday!

Join Kristy for her fantastic Yoga for You class! She's teaching twice on Monday, March 2:

• 9:30am-10:30 am Yoga for You with childcare
  and
• 10:45am-12pm Yoga for You with childcare

Let's pack the studio for Kristy! Grab a friend or three, and join us for the yoga buzz that always makes Kristy's classes so special.

Make sure you get your spot in this rockin' class, and your spot in child care if you need it. Register online or call the studio at 952.848.1111.

See you Monday!

This Month at Blooma: March

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Workshops & events March 2009

* Baby Disco night
Sat., Feb. 28, 5:30-7pm, $28/family

* Intuitive Healing workshop
Sat., Feb. 28, 2-4:30pm, $40

* Enlightened Baby baby care classes
Tuesdays: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
12:15pm-1:45pm, $18 or class pass

* Hypnobirthing
Thursdays, 7-9pm, March 5, 12, 19, 26, $350

* Couples Dance Class
Fridays, March 6, 13, 20, 27. 7:30-8:45pm, $110

* BYOB Partners
Sat., March 7, 2-3:30pm, $30

* Family Yoga
Sat. March 7, 4-5pm, $30

* One Balanced Life
Sunday, March 8, 7-9pm, $30

* Enlightened Mama Lamaze Childbirth Prep Course
Sundays, March 8, 15, 22, 29
1:30-4:30pm, $175

* Couples Birthing Intensive
Saturday, March 14, 2-4:30pm, $90

* VBAC Chat: Facing Your Fears
Sunday, March 15, 6-8pm, free

* Friends & Family CPR
Sat., March 21, 2-5pm, $45
$75/family (limit 2)

* Spring Wellness Workshop
Sunday, March 22, 5:30-7:30pm, $50

* Doula Tea for Childbirth Collective Members Only
Saturday, March 28, 2-4pm

Spring Wellness Workshop: March 22

Spring Wellness Workshop with Jaime Pellegrene

Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Get ready for the change of season with the Spring Wellness workshop. Learn about the six fundamentals of wellness:

• thoughts
• breathing
• hydration
• nutrition
• exercise
• sleep

We will talk about stress management, commercial vs. organic farming, and meditation. Learn ways to keep the entire family healthy as the weather begins to change. We will practice yoga too!

Given by: Jaime Pellegrene, certified CPT, Pilates and Yoga instructor, and Holistic Nutrition Consultant and Lifestyle Coach.

Fee: $50. Register!

Dancing & Wine ... What could be better?!

Virginia Corbett is teaching a dance class for couples in March and in April (four weeks each). Friday nights at 7:30pm. Please call Blooma at 952-848-1111 or sign up online.

Here's the pitch:

Date Night: Get Connected
A dance class for couples

Connect with your partner through music, movement and wine.

A month of date nights is waiting for you and your partner! Dancing is a great way to connect. Come kick up your heels and enjoy some wine. Throughout each month, we’ll learn dances with different rhythms and tempos, socialize and have a relaxing glass of wine. It’s your date night, after all! All couples are welcome.

Instructor Virginia Corbett is an Associate of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance. She is trained in Cha Cha Cha, Foxtrot, Tango, Rumba, Waltz, Salsa, Samba, and specializes in Swing.

Classes are Friday nights in March and in April from 7:30 - 8:45 pm

Vote BLOOMA for Best Of Edina!

OK, fair warning: Here's a little shameless self-promotion :-)
We'd love to have your vote for Edina Magazine's 2009 "Best Of" awards. Cast your vote for Blooma as the "Best Place to Meet Other Moms and Dads."

To submit a ballot, ya gotta vote in at least 10 Best Of categories. Now, if you don't have 9 other favorite Edina spots, don't let that stop you from voting -- you're welcome to take a peek at our ballot :-) (And if you have a favorite of your own, please do share that info by commenting on this post!)

Here are some of our Best Of Edina faves...

1. Best Place to Meet Other Moms and Dads ... Blooma (of course!)
2. Best Burger ... Convention Grill & Fountain (gotta support the Blooma neighbors!)
3. Best Weekend Brunch ... Edina Grill
4. Best Place to Go Out for Dessert ... Beaujo's Wine Bar
5. Best Remodeler ... MA Peterson
   
6. Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant ... The Good Earth (love the organic foods, the whole grains, and the whole mall for tiny feet to run around in while you wait for your food!)
7. Best Place for Women's Accessories ... Hot Mama (make your belly days beautiful!)
8. Best Personal Trainer ... Brenda Trainor at Body One Wellness
9. Best Daycare ... Edina Montessori
10. Best New Shop ... Edina CorePower Boutique (sharing the love with our yogi pals!)
11. Best Playground ... Edinborough (preserving your sanity all winter long!)

Workshop: One Balanced Life

Does your life feel out of balance? In this fun and creative workshop you will learn about balance and self-care. During the first hour you’ll be guided through an exercise where we’ll assess your life, clarify what is important, and finish by identifying and designing the life you desire.

In the second hour you will get to create a "Balance Box" using pictures from magazines, books, papers, buttons, stamps, whatever supplies appeal, that represent how you want your life to take shape. You’ll leave with the box filled with small steps you can take to create the life you want. (All supplies included but feel free to bring pictures, poems, fabric, or anything else you want to adorn your box with).

Fee: $30
When: Sunday, March 8, 2009, 7-9pm

Call Blooma to sign up: 952 848 1111
Or register online (click, then scroll down).

Early birds get the discount

Hey early birds (and would-be early birds!),

To reward you for rising with the sun and showing your shining face at Blooma, we're offering cheaper yoga in the morning. Purchase a 5-class pass for $60 to get this special rate for any of our 8am-or-earlier classes. The pass is good for 8 weeks.

Here comes the sun!