"As is the desire, so is our will. As is the will, so is our deed. As is the deed, so is our destiny. "

- Brihadaranyaka Upanishad

Fall Immersion: Awakening the Mind – Jewel of Creation: Oct 21-24, Ely, Mn

Posted by on May 11, 2026 in Featured Events, immersion, meditation, retreat, ritual, tantra, Uncategorized, yoga | Comments Off on Fall Immersion: Awakening the Mind – Jewel of Creation: Oct 21-24, Ely, Mn

  • Yoga as Self-mastery of the fluctuations of the mind

To reserve your space: please submit registration/waiver form + payment at the same time

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Angela’s Book Launch Sunday, 4/26 3-4:30pm (reading at 3:30) at the Ivy Arts Bldg, Suite 201

Posted by on Apr 26, 2026 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Angela’s Book Launch Sunday, 4/26 3-4:30pm (reading at 3:30) at the Ivy Arts Bldg, Suite 201

Angela’s Book Launch Sunday, 4/26 3-4:30pm (reading at 3:30)  at the Ivy Arts Bldg, Suite 201

Angela’s book is now in the world.

Let’s celebrate! Book Launch:
Trace of Light ~ poems from the spaces in between
Sunday, April 26
3:00–4:30pm (reading at 3:30)
at Shakti Shala ~2637 27th Ave S #201, Minneapolis

Books will be available for purchase + I’d love to sign yours! 

It would be lovely to gather, to share these words in person, and to be in community together. You’re warmly welcome.

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This is a collection of poetry.

An invitation to listen more closely

To soften and strengthen

To honor the voice that moves through you.

If it resonates, you can find it here.

Get a copy online or if local, buy directly from me.

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let us begin with intention,

with breath,

hot coffee and tousled hair

let us begin with the morning light and the call of birdsong

let us begin with barefeet, 

planted to earth

sensing the depth 

of our companionship

let us begin with poetry

words dancing across the page

invoking meaning

to challenge and stretch us

to inspire and connect us

to something beautiful

with the dawning of a new day,

ripe with potential

let us remember it’s ok, if not welcomed 

to begin again —

how will you begin?

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Earth Day Community Practice + Ritual: April 22, 6:30-9 pm

Posted by on Apr 7, 2026 in community, ritual, sacred, Shakti Shala, tantra, yoga | Comments Off on Earth Day Community Practice + Ritual: April 22, 6:30-9 pm

We are part of a beautiful, complex, sacred and deeply interconnected living world. The incredible intelligence of nature (dharma) continually weaves together this web of life. It is the origin, essence and destiny of our physical bodies, and provides us with prana, air, food, water, warmth, shelter and the material resources we need. Our place in this web is planet Earth. It is our larger living body which supports, sustains and shelters us – which is why it’s known as mother Earth. Across time and cultures, humanity has honored our place in the web of life and its cycles of transformation through ritual. Much of that living wisdom and connection has been lost in modern life, to the detriment of great nature and human culture. Our love for Mother Earth is present in both gratitude for her abundant gifts and “earth grief” for the going desecration of her (our) living body. The expression of love through ritual is a profound means for collective healing.

April 22, 2026 marks the 56th celebration of Earth Day. We invite you to join us for a special Earth Day community Practice and Ritual for Honoring + healing guided by Ben.

Our evening together will integrate:

  • A Short dharma talk on the sacredness of nature, planet Earth and our place in the web of life
  • Earth centered yoga practice
  • Personal reflection
  • Community Ritual and Song for honoring and healing the Earth

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Friends of The Boundary Waters

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Spring Women’s Retreat, April 17-19, 2026

Posted by on Feb 23, 2026 in retreat, Retreats, Self-Care, Uncategorized, Women's Retreat, yoga | Comments Off on Spring Women’s Retreat, April 17-19, 2026

Guided by Angela Vincent

April 17–19, 2026
Friday 5pm – Sunday 1pm

April holds us at a threshold.
This retreat is an intentional pause — a space to replenish, reflect, and reconnect before stepping back into the fullness of life.


What the Weekend Includes

• Daily sessions including movement, meditation, guided rest + reflection
• Friday evening welcome dinner + grounding circle
• Spacious time for walking, journaling, and solitude
• Family-style nourishing meals
• Community connection in an intimate group of 15 women


Who This Is For

This retreat is for the woman who is carrying much.
Who gives generously.
Who knows she needs space to rest and process before returning to care for others.


Location

The retreat will be held at the House of Prayer, nestled among maple trees on the edge of St. John’s University, approximately 1.5 hours from the Twin Cities.


Accommodations + Meals

• Private or shared rooms (all single beds)
• 2 light breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 2 dinners included
• Delicious meals provided by House of Prayer + Eat for Equity

Although meals are prepared for us, we will set tables and assist with light clean-up as a community. Thank you in advance for contributing to our shared experience.


Pricing

Regular Pricing:
Private – $675
Shared – $595

$250 deposit to reserve your spot.
Payment plans available.

Limited space to preserve depth and care.


About Angela

Angela Vincent is a guide, facilitator, and teacher based in Minneapolis.
She has been teaching yoga for 20 years and offering retreats for 15 years.
She is committed to supporting growth, connection, and embodied trust throughout all seasons of life.
Again and again, she is struck by the way a unique group of women can gather and create something transformative — tending to themselves and one another with compassion and depth.


Registration Details

• Complete the registration form
• Submit a $250 non-refundable deposit to reserve your spot
• Venmo preferred (@Angela-Vincent-66)
• PayPal or credit card available (3.5% processing fee applies)
• Cash or check accepted by arrangement

Full payment due 2 weeks prior to the retreat.

All payments are final and non-refundable unless your space is filled from the waitlist. If filled, you will receive your payment minus the deposit.

For questions, contact: angela@vincentyoga.com

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Bringing the Yoga Sutra to Life Taking Refuge: April 2026-February 2027

Posted by on Jan 19, 2026 in immersion, meditation, retreat, Retreats, ritual, tantra, teacher training, Travel, Uncategorized, yoga | Comments Off on Bringing the Yoga Sutra to Life Taking Refuge: April 2026-February 2027

Bringing the Yoga Sutra to Life

  • Quarterly Seasonal Retreats
  • Monthly Satsangs (Teachings, practices, community connection, ritual and more!)
  • Guided Home Study and Practice
  • Optional Private Sessions

We are living through profoundly challenging times know in the Yogic Tradition as the Kali Yuga or “the Long Dark”. In this time, human consciousness is pervaded by avidya – lack of awareness of our True Nature and the Laws (dharma) which govern life – leading to collective suffering, and the dis-integration and desecration of great nature, human culture and our individual hearts and minds. It is not the first time humanity has faced great collective challenges, and the sacred wisdom of living traditions is both a refuge and a guiding light.

For at least 5,000 years the spiritual traditions of India have been exploring the nature of life, what it is to be human, why we suffer, and how to realize lives of freedom and fulfillment. The quintessence of that search is Yoga – the spiritual science of Self-Realization through union. Across millennia, Yoga has been evolved, refined and passed down as a living tradition – a sacred gift to help humanity find healing, awakening, inspired and empowered living. Its teachings and practices are as relevant now as ever.

  • Deepening into its timeless wisdom through chanting and study of the Sutras
  • Integrating its profound, transformative teachings + practices in modern life
  • Cultivating our hearts and minds as instruments of Sacred Peace and Power

Our In-Depth Study + Practice will include:

  • Exploration of Yoga Sutra of Patanjali – Chanting the Sutras, Dharma Teachings, Self-Study, Personal + group reflection
  • Holistic Yoga Practices: Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, Kriya, Mantra, Yoga Nidra, Chanting + more!
  • Rituals for alignment with the cycles of Life, healing and transformation
  • Raja (Royal or Classical) Yoga – The imperative of timeless wisdom in modern life
  • Illuminating The Four Chapters of the Yoga Sutra: Union, Spiritual Practice, Empowerment, Freedom
  • Kriya Yoga: The Yoga of Action
  • Ashtanga Yoga: The Eight Limbed Path
  • Yamas + Niyamas – Yoga’s foundations of awakened living
  • Ahimsa (Non-harming) + Satya (Truth-fullness): The great vows in modern life
  • Asana: The Yoga of Posture
  • Pranayama: Energetic Breathwork
  • The Yogic Science and Art of Meditation for healing and awakening the Heart-mind
  • Awakening the Yogic Mind – the inner instrument of peace and power
  • Samyama: The Process and Power of Meditation
  • Samkhya Darshan: The ancient worldview beneath Yoga, Tantra, Buddhism and Ayurveda
  • Kleshas, Karma and Obstacles to Yoga: Understanding and transforming the root causes of suffering
  • Working Skillfully with challenging mental and emotional states
  • Witness Awareness – The foundation of peace, healing and transformation
  • Isvara: The Presence and Power of Divine Consciousness
  • The Divine Abodes: Loving Kindness, Compassion, Sympathetic Joy and Equanimity
  • Secret Teachings of the Sutras on Power and Freedom
  • Finding stability, balance and peace in turbulent times
  • The Lotus of the Heart – the Light Beyond all Sorrow
  • So much more

Program Structure

Spring, Summer and Winter Retreats will be small group (16 people) immersive weekend retreats (Friday 4 pm – 1 pm Sunday) at the House of Prayer in Collegeville, MN. Fall Retreat for Taking Refuge will be at our annual Fall Immersion, Oct 22-25 or 25-28 (TBD) at beloved Camp du Nord! Retreats will consist of:

2. Monthly Satsangs : A combination of practice, teachings + study of the Yoga Sutra, ritual and community time in Minneapolis.

Audio recordings of satsangs and retreats will be shared after each session. In person attendance is highly recommended for Satsangs. Livestream options will be available for most satsangs for those unable to attend in person. Any outdoor rituals at satsang will be in person only. Retreats will only be offered in-person.

Retreat Locations, Accommodations and Meals

Spring, Summer and Winter Retreats will be at the Episcopal House of Prayer (EHoP) in Collegeville, MN – 75 miles NW of Mpls. For 30+ years, they’ve been welcoming groups for retreat and spiritual practice. Renowned for its potent sacred space, natural + architectural beauty, EHoP is a sanctuary designed to support deep connection.

The House of Prayer is nestled on the edge of Saint John’s Abbey and University – amidst the remarkable beauty and sanctuary of 2,700 acres of extensive forest, wetlands, lakes, oak savanna, restored prairie, and hiking trails.  Its been a place of learning and spiritual refuge for over 165 years.

EHoP is designed to support both community and solitude. There are single and double rooms with twin beds, individual sinks, desks, chairs and reading lamps. The larger living/ dining spaces and restrooms are shared. The oratory and prayer room are available as quiet, contemplative spaces. In the spirit of community, we will eat meals communally. Each person will be assigned to a group responsible for planning and bringing/ preparing one meal per retreat. Meals will be vegetarian and we’ll do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions. We’ve done meals this way for years on fall immersion, and they are always wonderful! Accommodation on the fall retreat at Camp du Nord are in comfortable modern cabins.

Participant Testimonials

“Taking Refuge has been such a source of nourishment and support – a powerful way to be held by sangha and live in closer alignment with what is true for me. It is a gift of practices, teachings, song, story, ritual, and opportunities to be in community in a way that is real, unique and sacred. I haven’t experienced anything like it in my life. I have felt supported and inspired by the group, by our teacher, and by the beautiful space in which we have gathered. It has allowed me to see myself and my relationships more clearly, to feel more alive and connected, and more devoted to caring for myself and others. Gathering throughout the year has been the support I need to grow closer to myself and life. I feel so grateful for this program and for the way Ben weaves it all together. ”

“The Taking Refuge program is a great gift and an opportunity to connect more deeply with community, with dharma, and spirit. Ben has cultivated a sangha community so supportive of one another, that shares and encourages a commitment to living dharmicly in these times. I appreciated having this throughout the year and to find ways to offer service and more fully expand my practice into all areas of my life. The opportunity to take refuge in teachings, teacher, and sangha during times of darkness in our outer world, and to practice in the sacred Oratory at EHoP, is truly special.”

“This program truly embodies the three jewels in a way that held me and allowed me the grounding and resources to continue to work deeply with life. The power of a sacred community cannot be underestimated in its ability to contradict the feelings of aloneness or fear that are ever creeping in the times we live in. The retreats and were empowering and re-vitalizing… giving me practices, community, and guidance that kept me oriented toward dharma and supported in daily life.” 

“This will be my third year taking part in this unique program and I can’t recommend it enough. Ben thoughtfully cultivates the experience of learning, retreating, and connecting in a powerful and supportive space, complete with community meals and time in nature. The three gems of Taking Refuge have become increasingly important pillars in my life and practice. Come join us, you’ll be glad you did!”

“Taking Refuge has been a profound and transformative part of my yoga journey, offering me invaluable tools to deepen my practice and nurture my soul. It has provided a compassionate and supportive community—a space where I can share, grow, and connect with others on a meaningful level.  I am deeply grateful to Ben for his guidance and the sacred space he has cultivated, allowing us all to find refuge in our practice.”

Your Investment

Space is limited in this small group program to 16 people. Spaces + accommodation preferences will be allotted in the order in which payment and registration are received. Rates are inclusive of program tuition and lodging – including accommodation in private or shared rooms at EHoP, and in communal loft spaces at Camp du Nord. You can upgrade to shared or private rooms for the fall retreat.

Private Room – $3695                                                                                                      Shared Room – $3275

Early Registration Discount – $150 off the above rates when paid in full by Feb 15. Payment Plans: May be available on an individual basis. Contact ben@vincentyoga.com for more information.

Optional Add-ons

Quarterly Private Session w/ Ben: $450 for four sessions, 1/ quarter throughout the year.

To reserve your space:

  1. Please email the completed the registration form to Ben@vincentyoga.com

All payments are due in full by April 1. There will be a $150 fee for late payments. All payments are final and non-refundable, unless your reserved space in the program is filled. If you choose to withdraw from the program, your payment will be forfeited. Other discounts and scholarships are not available.

Please contact ben@vincentyoga.com with any inquiries about the program, registration or payment plans.

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FREE Meditation Pop-Up: Dec. 30, 12-1 pm w/ Ben and Tanya Boigenzahn

Posted by on Dec 8, 2025 in meditation, Retreats, ritual, sacred, tantra, Uncategorized, yoga | Comments Off on FREE Meditation Pop-Up: Dec. 30, 12-1 pm w/ Ben and Tanya Boigenzahn

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FREE Virtual Meditation Pop-Up – Dec 30, 12-1 pm with Ben & Tanya

Join Ben and Tanya in a short and sweet FREE workshop to get you ready for the shift to the new year including:

  • Meditation on remembrance, learning and healing from the last year
  • Gentle movement practice
  • Meditation on visioning the New Year
  • personal reflection

This is offered only on ZOOM.

ALL are welcome, and please invite others!

CANCELLATION POLICY: If you have to miss class, you will receive a link to the recording valid for 1 week.

REGISTER HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WhGjhjuuRjqWEFkggeVoXA

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New Years Retreat in the City – Sat. Jan 3, 12-5:30 w/ Ben

Posted by on Dec 3, 2025 in community, immersion, meditation, Retreats, ritual, sacred, tantra, Uncategorized, yoga | Comments Off on New Years Retreat in the City – Sat. Jan 3, 12-5:30 w/ Ben

This special retreat in the city will integrate:

  • holistic yoga practices: postures, breath work, meditation, mantra, guided relaxation)
  • Awakening Sankalpa Shakti: The Power of Inspired Intention
  • self-reflection, journaling and visioning
  • ritual and song

Join Ben for a day of reflection, remembrance and recommitment to bring in the New Year!

This event is offered in the spirit of dana or generosity. There is no set fee. Your sliding scale donations ($50-250) supports our ability to make these offerings accessible. Space is limited and Pre-registration is highly recommend.

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