Minnetonka Community Education

Acupressure is an ancient healing art that can offer great relief and help you feel your best. Learn specific points to help relieve stress, insomnia, weight gain and every system in your body.

Many people struggle with meditation and staying in the present moment. Attain different skills to keep you in the present moment and get the most out of your meditations. There will be several exercises throughout the class to help you master these new life skills.

Research is showing that you can increase your chances of maintaining a healthy brain well into your old age if you add these "smart" foods to your daily eating regimen. Brain food samples (contingent upon MDH COVID guidelines) included.

Learn simple breathing patterns that will calm and balance the nervous system, clear the mind, help focus attention and tap into your creativity. It is never too early or too late for your kids to learn these techniques which provide lifelong benefits.

Your feet, knees and ankles support the weight of your entire body. Learn simple things to help correct ankles rolling in, flat arches, bunions or calluses and more problems associated with your feet, knees and ankles.

You will learn how to help your child clear acne and blemishes quickly and effectively without medications. You will learn about delicious shakes and smoothies that provide what’s needed to protect your child's skin from the inside out and more to have their skin glowing with health and vitality.

Mason jars aren't just for canning anymore! Learn about making meals in a jar and individual-sized desserts! Walk away with new breakfast, lunch, dinner and treat ideas, easy to make recipes and a mason jar meal to take to work with you the next day! Samples (contingent upon MDH COVID guidelines) and recipes included.

Are pesticides on your shopping list? They are if you buy conventional apples! In this lecture series, you will have a guided grocery store tour which will leave you full of new information. You will discover: How to navigate a grocery store, save $$, what nutrient-dense foods SHOULD be in your cart! What organic items you should be buying-Dirty Dozen List-most contaminated produce items. The top 10 most toxic ingredients and foods to avoid that have adverse effects on your health. How to read food labels to find hidden ingredients-Most "diet foods" are loaded with chemicals, additives, are devoid of nutrients and actually make you gain more weight! And much more!

You will be guided on an immersive, meditative and therapeutic forest walk based on the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku. Slow down and intentionally connect your senses to the healing, stress-reducing beauty of a little-known corner of the metro area's green forested space. Scheduled summer experiences: Wolsfeld Woods (June 18th, 9:00-11:00 am) Lowry Nature Center (July 16th, 9:00-11:00 am) Wolsfeld Woods (July 30th, 2:00-4:00 pm) Westwood Hills (August 14th, 2:00-4:00 pm) Please note: For the safety of all participants, MDH and CDC guidelines for safe distancing and masks will be followed on this experience. Guests should wear hiking boots/shoes, clothing/gear appropriate for weather. Walk will be held in the rain, but not thunderstorms. Please wear/bring mosquito/tick repellent and sunscreen. Arrive 15 minutes prior to walk. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated due to the immersive nature of the program. Please leave mobile phones in your car for the duration of the walk.

Smoothies can be a nutrient-filled, quick and easy meal or snack. Learn the instructor's favorite recipes and talk about which ingredients are best for energy, clearer skin, weight loss, inflammation, cancer fighting and cleansing the body! Smoothie samples (contingent upon MDH COVID guidelines) and recipes included!

Eating out is always a social experience. Learn what to eat and what to avoid when eating out. Learn tips to keep your waistline, health goals and budget in check. *Please print off a few sections of a menu of one of your favorite restaurants and bring it with you to class so the instructor can help you analyze it and choose the cleaner options!