YMCA of the North Blog

Nourish your life with this guide for self-massage of acupressure points

Promote wellness through eating, activity, relationships, nature and sleep

The YMCA of the North will recognize National Falls Prevention Awareness Day September 22 and Active Aging Week September 23 – 29.

Welcoming Week expands on YMCA New American Welcome Centers that build bridges for newcomers to our communities

YMCA of the North will host the annual National Youth Project Using Minibikes (NYPUM) Rodeo in conjunction with local law enforcement and community partners on Wednesday, September 4, in Brooklyn Park, Minn.

At YMCA Early Childhood Learning Centers (ECLC), 98 percent of students with at least one year at Y ECLCs surpass school district kindergarten readiness standards.

Ages 70.5 and up can make a charitable gift to help lower tax bills

Spending time in nature is great for all ages

From fitness to fun, the Y can be a part of your new routines

Acupuncture is just one element, explore some of the others

Live Music Acts Include Har Mar Superstar, Yam Haus, Haley Bonar and More

CycleHealth, an initiative of the YMCA of the North will host its annual BreakAway Kids Tri on Saturday, August 17, and the new BreakAway Splash and & Dash on Friday, August 16, at Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove.

All you need is a few minutes and a comfortable space

The Sheridan Story and the YMCA of the North are partnering to provide free, nourishing food to families in the community to ensure youth have food in August before school starts.

Research shows without access to out-of-school physical and learning activities, kids fall behind academically and gain weight twice as fast during the summer than the school year.

Enjoy the ancient and powerful benefits of plants in everyday life

World music, dance and cardio come together in these fun Group Exercise classes

Key tips from internet safety workshops

More than 200 campers will experience nature thanks to the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation, the Play, Learn, Serve, Work Initiative, Wilderness Inquiry, Urban Roots, Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, and the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

Make the most of your Y experience with the upgraded app.

According to the USA Swimming Foundation and University of Memphis, two children die every day because of drowning.

The YMCA of the North recently elected at its annual meeting seven new members to its board of directors.

According to Pew Research Center, only 20 percent of today’s 16 to 17 year-olds hold a summer job, and that rate is even lower among teens of color.

90-year-old Lowery Smith makes fitness and his Y community a priority.

Y to host Google’s Be Internet Awesome workshops to underscore safe Internet use among local children during Internet Safety Month.

The YMCA of the North will host an urban Mississippi canoe journey for 40 youth in partnership with Wilderness Inquiry, Mississippi Park Connection, National Parks Conservation Association, National Park Service and Heartland Realty on Thursday, June 20.

Thousands of youth entering grades nine through 12 across the metro will have free access to the Y’s health and wellness and youth enrichment programs all summer long

Get lasting results with this go-at-your-own-pace interval training class.

Consider adding massage to your holistic health routine

According to the USA Swimming Foundation and University of Memphis, two children die every day because of drowning.

Community invited to enjoy fun camp activities and tours to commemorate opening 

The Rochester Area Family YMCA will celebrate the grand opening of a new Early Childhood Learning Center in Rochester on May 21.

Kids, Adults and Seniors Each Choose ​their Own Climbing Level to Simulate ​the Journey from Basecamp to Summit

According to the World Health Organization worldwide obesity has nearly tripled since 1975.
 

Learn how acupuncture can help your whole self—brain and body—to feel well.

If you’re new to meditation, this can be a great way to get started.

Reach your personal peak at ForEverest at Hyland Hills Ski Area in Bloomington.

Discover the difference between these two terms linked to holistic wellbeing.

Embrace your power and lift your mood with this dynamic yoga class.

The YMCA of the Greater Twin Citie will bring together 700 students in grades 7-12 at the Minnesota YMCA Youth in Government Model United Nations March 28 - 30.

Learn more about the Y's impact in the community.

Having a positive impact on kids was very important to 19-year-old Katie Mullen

CycleHealth will host the fifth annual Kidarod at Fish Lake Regional Park on Saturday, February 23, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

The YMCA Downtown St. Paul Best Buy Teen Tech Center offers incredible technology that youth can experience for free between 3-7 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Regardless of age, if you’re new to water workouts, this class is a great place to start.

Don’t let the needles keep you away! This service can help with a wide variety of conditions and is generally pain-free.

The YMCA of the North will provide activities for the whole family to enjoy at the St. Paul Winter Carnival Kids Day on Saturday, January 26, from 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Studies show that outdoor winter activities help get blood pumping and make vitamin D, an essential nutrient the body needs to fight off germs.

Clinics to offer both YMCA members and the general public advanced, personalized physical therapy

Y youth in the Beat ‘n Rhymes group performed at the Governor Tim Walz inaugural party and provided a great show for all in attendance