The Story Behind Spirit River Yoga and Massage

Princeton is a lovely river town located on the Rum River which flows from the headwaters of Mille Lacs Lake. History tells us that originally Mille Lacs Lake was called Spirit Lake and the river that flowed through our region was referred to as Spirit River. Settlers lost the meaning of Spirit in translation and so now we have the Rum River.

As a land acknowledgment and in honor of the rich history of the local Indigenous peoples who once occupied this space we now live on. I call the sacred space of my yoga studio, Spirit River. 

​Emy Minzel started Spirit River Yoga and Massage because she is passionate about the importance of selfcare.

Emy believes every, body is a yoga body. She strives to teach yoga in a way that can be accessible to everyone of all ages, shapes, and sizes. Beyond yoga Emy has studied alternative therapies like Reiki Energy and loves to incorporate them into her work.

She recently completed her 500 Registered Yoga Teacher Training.  At the Spiritual Warrior Kundalini Yoga teacher training 300-hour program with Yoga Farm Ithaca, New York. She completed her 200 Registered Yoga Teacher training in Ashtanga Yoga, at Azitala in Elk River, Minnesota. 
In her personal life, Emy loves spending time with her family and friends. She is an animal lover — especially when it comes to her dog, Hank. She is a Board Member of The Friends of Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge.

She loves to travel, hike, camp, canoe, and and actively volunteers in the community. She hopes Spirit River Yoga and Massage studio will provide comfort and solace for the residents of the district she has grown so fond of over the years.​
"Working on my yoga form and stretches has helped ease my anxiety and stress, and has helped improve my posture to boot -- less neck and back aches." — class member

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