Terrie Arfi

Terrie Arfi Terrie became interested in crystal singing bowls after attending a sound bath at a yoga studio in White Bear Lake. She teaches Himalayan traditional yoga and sometimes incorporates singing bowls in some of her classes. She enjoys having ceremonies for the equinox and solstice using the crystal singing bowls. WBCA Classes with Terri:…

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51st Annual Northern Lights Juried Art Exhibition

51st Annual Northern Lights Juried Art Exhibition In the Ford Family Gallery Exhibition Dates: February 17-March 27, 2025 The Northern Lights Juried Art Exhibition shines as a celebration of local artists, showcasing their artistic talents in a variety of mediums. This year marks 51 years of this well-loved juried competition. *Please note the gallery is…

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Stretching the Imagination: A New Experience in the Ford Family Gallery

Galleries have historically been thought of as neutral spaces to observe art, designed to present works in a controlled environment that invites intellectual reflection with their white walls and stark lighting. Now, White Bear Center for the Arts is bringing back a different way to engage with art: through mind and body. This December, the…

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Shaila Cunningham

Shaila Cunningham Shaila first studied yoga and meditation while living in Singapore and Japan. Kripalu, Sivananda, and Iyengar influences somehow get thrown together in a Santa Barbara secret sauce. Sprinkle in modern best practices to ensure safety along with the latest research and you get a slow-cooked… HotDish. YogaHotDish is currently served in North Oaks,…

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The Joy of Creating

From the time the earliest humans marked their handprints on the walls of caves, art-making has been synonymous with the human experience. Even in our busy days, we find ways to make art: doodling, humming, dancing, taking pictures, or even composing beautifully written emails. We do art because it feels good, in ways deeper than…

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Dallas Rising

Dallas Rising Dallas Rising, E-RYT 500, is a yoga and meditation teacher specializing in accessible somatic approaches to mental health and wellbeing. In addition to teaching in traditional studio settings, she’s also taught in workplaces, schools, nonprofits, community centers, outdoors, and online. She’s been a figure model for over twenty years and loves to use…

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