SimplicityQuest

06/03/2024

Birthday week accomplishment #1...I successfully defended my dissertation this afternoon!! I am now officially Dr. Jennifer Monsos. It has been a long and arduous road to get here, but I finally did it, and I got it in BEFORE I TURNED 60!!

05/22/2024

YoGa in the Stones at Kinstone is BACK starting Monday June 3rd at 10:00am. Join me for a gentle practice to wake up your body, and start the week off with a centered mind....

MONDAYS - YOGA WITH THE STANDING STONES OF KINSTONE Kinstone + Connections = Kinections! Are you looking for more opportunities to deepen your connections to self and others? Come explore the mysteries of your inner landscape while sharing energies with the mystical, magical landscapes of Kinstone.

02/13/2024

Join me for a Thursday morning yoga reset!! In the studio, or via ZOOM!! Whether you are new to yoga, or need a gentle stretch to finish out your week, this is the perfect opportunity!!

Class details and reservation on our Punchpass website.

02/07/2024

I just signed up for the 2024 Trinona Duathlon! It will be my first race in a 60-year-old....anyone want to join me? Run 5k, Bike 11 miles, Run another 5k!! What could be a better way to spend a Sunday morning on your birthday weekend??

The Trinona is on Sunday June 9, 2024. It includes the following events: Sprint - Age Group, International - Premier Division, International - Age Group, International - Relay, International - Beginner/Friends and Family, Sprint - Relay, Sprint - Beginner/Friends and Family, Duathlon - Run/Bike/Run,...

01/26/2024

I recorded a short yoga practice yesterday for my friends at ORC! I can only go once a week to teach in person, so they asked for a video they could do when I am not there! Here is the YouTube link for the new practice!

This short practice is for my friends at the ORC in Winona, MN, but I thought others might enjoy it as well! Gentle movement with breath that can be done on ...

01/11/2024

As we move into 2024, I have made some changes for the new year!! For the last 12 years, I have been teaching accounting and business classes at several different colleges. I have decided to retire from that work, and focus on bringing healthy food and wellness activities to my community as my "retirement" work. What does this mean? We will focus on growing as much of the produce as possible for Tansy's Traveling Kitchen in our greenhouses and gardens. We purchased additional land to add more space for this project and have completed the greenhouse and a "practice" year! I will be offering educational opportunities through our newly formed non-profit The Stone Soup Alliance. We kicked those off with a Stone soup event for a homeschooling group, and would love to book more educational events for kids and adults alike! This organization will also offer volunteer and donation-based yoga classes to ensure everyone can access the practice, regardless of ability to pay. Our first series of classes is at Winona ORC Industries starting next week. We are planning a NEW Farmer's Market at the Town of Buffalo Park on Hwy 35 between Winona and Centerville (on the Wisconsin side). We hope to bring together farmers and makers each week, along with a food truck option to create community around the fantastic local small businesses we have in our area! AND we are actively seeking vendors for the 2024 season!! We will continue to grow our vendor base for the things we cannot grow ourselves. Currently, we work with Frickson Family Farms, Little Biddy Coop Castlerock Sourdough, and Wilma's Cakes LLC, and source other produce at area farmer's markets! We hope to continue to expand our list!!
So, I won't be teaching accounting and business, but I will continue to teach! Just a different set of topics, close to my heart....If you are interested in learning more about anything I am up to, please reach out!!

01/11/2024

Yoga should be a healing activity for everyone. In the west, we have tended to see "Power", "Strength" etc, and see pictures of people in convoluted poses that look unattainable. I don't teach that way! I offer suggestions for you, then you make a decision about how your body wishes to navigate the movement. Ask questions, get props, take your time...this is how yoga should be!! Yoga isn't a competition, and it isn't to follow the practice of the person in the front of the room...it is to find your own space, your own movement, your own practice on your mat.
Thursday Morning Yoga Reset starts on January 25th!
https://studiohalo507.punchpass.com/classes/14672882 for the studio class and https://studiohalo507.punchpass.com/classes/14672856 for the ZOOM class! You can attend this class from anywhere!!!

Class details and reservation on our Punchpass website.

01/09/2024

Everyone should have access to yoga! Starting next week, I will be teaching a yoga class through my non-profit The Stone Soup Alliance at Winona ORC Industries. This class can help the participants find ways to move in a healthy way and create mindfulness in their day. If there are other yoga teachers who would like to help by offering additional classes, please let me know!! I will be setting up a way to donate funds to help cover the cost of offering these classes!

01/09/2024

YoGa will be starting again Thursday, January 25th at Studio HALO in Winona! Join me for a gentle vinyasa practice suited to all levels of yogi! 10am-11am- Thursdays, with a ZOOM option if you are not able to come to the studio. The registration link will be up soon! Thursday Morning Yoga Reset.....Join me!!

01/05/2024

I am really struggling with something today, and I think others may as well. It seems like everyone puts out every single "perfect family, perfect life" post they can, when in reality, not everyone can possibly be this happy. It makes those struggling with stuff feel even more hopeless and worthless. Social media is good in some respects but can be very harmful in others. For those of you who are struggling with addiction, an abusive partner, a terrible financial situation, or anything else, know, that what you see on social media from others is not necessarily true. Know, that there are many out there dealing with stuff behind closed doors. Know too that there are those out there who will help if you need it. Reach out if you need help.

12/20/2023

End your 2023, and start your 2024 with intention and health!! Join me for a yoga and mindfulness practice, and some appetizers from Tansy's Traveling Kitchen! All proceeds from this event go to The Stone Soup Alliance to help support local growers and makers, and provide education around the importance of fresh, quality foods! https://studiohalo507.punchpass.com/classes/14461556?fbclid=IwAR3krYZhTl4Zib7RbCtAxBeG4lPDmOOj6hdc0Q2_xVQRoq_1Z5Oz797Qmio

Class details and reservation on our Punchpass website.

12/14/2023

This will be an event you don't want to miss....yoga, mindfulness and some really good food!

Class details and reservation on our Punchpass website.