Yoga
Mary is a registered yoga teacher with a foundation in the Viniyoga tradition, a holistic, breath-centered, flowing practice which aims to adapt practice to support the uniqueness of the practitioner.
upcoming yoga events
Rockin' the Shakti for a Cause:
The Poetry of Flow & Rest with Goddess Saraswati~ Slow Flow, Yin, Restorative, Sonic Blessings & Yoga Nidra
Saturday, June 6th, 2026 ~ 3:00-5:00pm
Location: Twin Cities Friends Meeting House
1725 Grand Ave, St. Paul
Investment: $40
A portion of the proceeds will support the Immigrant Rapid Response Fund.
Kindly arrive no earlier than 2:45pm so that we can create the sukha (good, comfortable space) to welcome you!
Registration / investment options:
Pay at this link via credit card
Venmo $40 to @marybuemusic
Zelle $40 to marybue@gmail.com
If registering via Venmo or Zelle, please ensure we have your email address on file to send our welcome & logistics email & post-workshop “show notes.”
About the Event:
Immerse in music, poetry, meditative movement, creative visualization, and deep relaxation inspired by the archetypes, stories, and symbols of Goddess Saraswati - Goddess of the arts, music, and language itself.
Throughout history humans have used mythology, archetypes, symbols and sound to understand and build relationships with nature and the universe. In yogic philosophy the many Gods and Goddesses in the Hindu pantheon represent specific energies in the world and in varying degrees, in ourselves. Learning the names and forms of these energies allows us to align with and access different aspects of the creative feminine power known as Shakti, which can accelerate our journey of self awareness and evolution.
Saraswati is also known as Vak which is the name for the original sound current of creation and the essence of the Vedas. The Sanskrit language is attributed to her as well as wisdom and intuitive knowledge. She plays the vina which represents the vibrations of sound and rhythm, the music of the cosmos and hints at what we now know as string theory.
Saraswati flows, like the ancient Indus river named after her, as a flash of inspiration or insight, as sound, language, art, music, elevated creativity and inner wisdom. She rules the brow chakra as the power of the mind, but resides in the throat chakra as the power of speech.
This workshop will focus on the shakti (power/energy) of Saraswati to enhance both learning and teaching as well as finding our voice, speaking our truth, accessing intuitive wisdom, enhancing creative endeavors and flowing through life with more ease and grace like the swan upon which Saraswati often rides.
We will tap into Saraswati's qualities with mantra, mudra, meditation, ritual, gentle asana, Yoga Nidra, Sonic Blessings, dharma talk and optional sharing.
No prior experience necessary, just an interest and openness to the creative feminine and all it brings. All are welcome!
Please note, a minimum of 8 are needed to run this event. Pre-registration required as a logistics email will be sent to participants the day before the event - kindly register by Thursday, June 4th if you know you’re coming!
If our minimum is met, registration will be open until 12pm on August 1st 🙏
WHAT TO BRING:
Yoga mat or rug
Blankets & cushions for comfortable sitting & resting - please note temperatures in the room fluctuate so extra blankets or layers recommended
Eye pillow if you like for Yoga Nidra
Water bottles with covers are welcome - please no food or drinks in the studio
Kindly arrive scent/fragrance-free to honor those with scent sensitivities
We can’t wait to Rock & Rest in the Shakti with You!
Moon~Day Vibes - Yoga, Etcetera at Modus Locus ~ In person + Online Series w/ Mary Bue e-RYT
Mondays 6:30-7:45pm June 29th - Aug 24th
Join musician + yoga teacher Mary Bue for 9 summer Monday evenings from 6:30-7:45pm CT for Moon~Day Yoga. Evening offerings may include an intuitive mix of mindful movement, breath-work, meditations, mantra, yoga nidra & sonic blessings reflecting the energy of the the moon of the day: its phases, astrological sign transits, archetypes, poetry, music, and more.
Monday is the day of the moon! "Monday" derives from the Old English Mōnandæg, "Moon's day." Many names for this day derive from Luna, the Roman name for the Moon.
dies Lunae - Latin
Lundi - French
Lunes - Spanish
Lunedì - Italian
In Japanese, 月曜日 (Getsuyōbi) translates to "Moon day" and in Hindi, Somvar derives from Soma, an ancient name for the Moon … and also the nectar of immortality!
Let’s celebrate the moon + community (com-moon-ity??!) with Yoga, etcetera!
No previous yoga experience necessary - postures and practices will be explained with multiple options for the body of the day, and rest is always encouraged.
If practicing online, a link will be email to registered guests.
Kindly arrive 5-10 minutes early to settle in and begin on time as the door will be locked 5 minutes after class start.
INVESTMENT
$15 ~ Drop in
$108 ~ full 9 class series in person at Modus Locus
$60 ~ 5 classes in person at Modus Locus
$88 ~ full 9 class series virtually on Zoom
Pay here via credit card, in person with cash, or Venmo @marybuemusic 🙏
Recordings will be sent after class for registered guests both in person + online who couldn’t be present 🙏
ALSO! NOTAFLOF (no one turned away for lack of funds) for drop ins if there is space for you!
Please note, no refunds or exchanges for full series or 5 class registration. If a class is canceled, you’ll be refunded in full for that evening’s session. Thank you so much!
LOCATION:
3500 Bloomington Ave S. Minneapolis, MN 55407
Near Powderhorn Park - free street parking & next door to the lovely vegan restaurant Reverie
WHAT TO BRING
Yoga mat (some extras will be available)
Blanket for resting or extra cushion (extras also available)
Optional yoga blocks, straps, props you love
Water
A mug for herbal tea provided if you like
Notebook/journal + writing utensil for reflective writing or doodling prompts after class to contemplate how the moon is working with you
OUR MONDAY’S MOON VIBES
June 29th ~ Full Strawberry Moon ~ Capricorn
July 06 ~ Waning Gibbous ~ Pisces into Aries
July 13 ~ Waning Crescent ~ Cancer
July 20 ~ Waxing Crescent ~ Libra
July 27 ~ Waxing Gibbous ~ Capricorn
Aug 3 ~ Waning Gibbous ~ Aries
Aug 10 ~ Waning Crescent ~ Cancer
Aug 17 ~ Waxing Crescent ~ Libra
Aug 24 ~ Waxing Gibbous ~ Capricorn
ABOUT MARY
Mary is an e-RYT (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher) at the 500 hour level since 2009. Mary and her master teacher Tara Cindy Sherman co-founded Yojita Yoga Teacher Training RYS (Registered Yoga School), certifying yoga teachers at the 200 level (next program begins November 7th 2026).
Mary is a prolific singer-songwriter who has independently released 9 albums, toured in 42 states since her first album in 2000, and cites the mysteries of the moon for much inspiration.
So excited to share time with you on beautiful Orcas Island.
This deposit (non-refundable) reserves your package for our Earth & Sea Retreat October 2026. Details about our retreat are here!
RETREAT PACKAGE INVESTMENT:
DEPOSIT: (non-refundable) $300 - this is included in total price
$999
Please note there is a $10/day late fee for late payments.
The retreat package includes all activities, excursions, and catering. With this package, kindly note lodging is not included ~ book your own yurt, campsite, private cabin, or stay off-site. Book your lodging via Doe Bay Resort’s website with the interactive resort map to find the campsite, yurt, or cabin of your choice! Doe Bay's price list also here for easy reference. Kindly book your lodging online or over the phone ~ 360-376-2291. More lodging info and price ranges below.
Half payment due June 15th 2026 // Full payment due August 15th 2026
What is not included in the retreat package:
Lodging
Ferry Ticket (approx $68 in 2025)
Flights/transportation to Doe Bay
Breakfasts
Travel Insurance
Alcoholic beverages
Gratuities for whale watching + housekeeping. Supplemental gratuities for restaurant staff & teachers are optional (included however if you loved, more always welcome!)
Virtual Yoga
Slow Flow, Mantra & Meditation
Suggested donation – $5-20
Paypal || Venmo @marybuemusic || Zelle ~ marybue@gmail.com
No need to register for Saturday morning yoga - just log in and pay as you like. No one turned away for lack of funds. Special workshops listed below with registration/payment links.
Can’t wait to practice with you!
Late Summer-Fall Schedule 2026
ZOOM YOGA DATES COMING SOON
PS - Summer is Cray! Join us on zoom Mondays 6:30pm cst for moon-day vibes: yoga, etc!)
Join from anywhere in the world that has internet for a 60-70 minute movement & meditation class from the comfort of your own home on select Saturday mornings at 10:30am CST. These practices will include a low-intensity flowing sequence, mantras for peace and protection, breathwork, meditation, savasana & sonic blessings serenade. Can’t wait to practice with you! Beginners always welcome. You can practice with your camera on or off.
If you can’t make Saturday morning virtual classes, Mary records these sessions and shares them with her subscribers on Patreon at the $5/month level. 100+ classes plus music, musings, and exclusive content ever-available when you join!
Check out Mary’s Patreon here.
Mary’s Yoga Bio
A registered yoga teacher (e-RYT 500) in the Viniyoga tradition, Mary received her certification at Whole Life Yoga in Seattle, WA from Tracy Weber, (student of Gary Kraftsow, student of T.K.V. Desikachar) and her 300 hour from Yoga Center Retreat (formerly Yoga Center of Minneapolis). In 2020, Mary received an additional 200-hour Nada Yoga (the Yoga of Sound) certificate from Nada Yoga School in Rishikesh India, and in 2024 co-founded a Registered Yoga School (RYS) with her master teacher Tara Cindy Sherman, launching Yojita Yoga Teacher Training.
Mary has pursued continuing education in prenatal yoga, yoga for anxiety & depression, pranayama, and a 30-hour certification in Trauma-informed Yoga with Firefly Yoga International. Mary was a teaching assistant for Whole Life Yoga’s ten-month-long, 200-hour teacher training in 2010 and assisted in WLY’s “Yoga for Healthy Backs” Series. She has her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with an emphasis on Transpersonal Psychology from the University of Minnesota–Duluth. Mary has also received volunteer training in sexual assault victim advocacy from PAVSA and domestic violence victim support from DAIP. She founded and ran Imbue Yoga Studio in S. Mpls for nearly 3 years (closing Jan. 2019).
As a wanderer-luster and experience junkie, she has worked in many types of jobs: as a clinical research assistant in a prison & hospital, an AIDS prevention outreach worker on the streets, and harm reduction work in needle exchanges, as well as many hundreds of hours as a server, bartender, and barista.
All of these experiences culminate in the guiding of Creativity and Yoga Retreats. Mary has led and co-led retreats in Northern Minnesota, Wisconsin, New Mexico, Bali, Malta, Ireland, India, Mexico, and Italy.
Mary is an avid runner (10 half marathons and two full marathons), a nature lover, and a vegan. In her spare time, she enjoys playing music, cooking, writing blogs, poetry, and in journals, painting cow portraits, reading non-fiction, and traveling.
