Amanda Dzengeleski
What Dolly Parton Can Teach Us About Living Our ...

Yoga teaches us that our practice doesn't end when we leave the mat. In fact, some of the most meaningful aspects of yoga have little to do with what how we move our bodies and everything to do with how we move through the world. Seva, or selfless service, asks us to consider how we can use what we have to benefit others. Ahimsa, often translated as non-harming, invites us to move through life with compassion, kindness and care. Dolly Parton offered a remarkable example of both, not by preaching about them, but by putting them into practice.

What Dolly Parton Can Teach Us About Living Our Yoga
Amanda Dzengeleski
Yoga, Resilience, and the Wisdom of the Nervous ...

Research in neuroplasticity shows that the brain and nervous system are continually shaped by repeated experiences. Just as chronic stress can strengthen pathways associated with survival responses, repeated experiences of safety and regulation can strengthen pathways associated with resilience.

Yoga, Resilience, and the Wisdom of the Nervous System
Amanda Dzengeleski
A Deep Bow of Gratitude

In yoga, we speak of Sangha, a gathering of people who walk a shared path, who choose again and again to practice in a way that uplifts not only themselves but the collective whole. A Sangha is not defined by walls or geography; it’s defined by the steady presence of individuals who show up with curiosity, courage, tenderness, and a willingness to grow.

A Deep Bow of Gratitude
Amanda Dzengeleski
NEW Workshop Series: Exploring the Fascial ...

For students who have attended at least one of our Osteoporosis and Yoga workshops, we’re excited to offer a unique 7-session experiential workshop that blend Yin/Yang poses and movements designed to target specific fascial lines in the body.

NEW Workshop Series: Exploring the Fascial Archetypes - Let’s Make This Yoga for Your Body.
Amanda Dzengeleski
Interoception: Our Body's Sixth Sense

In many ways, interoception is the bridge between our body and our mind. It allows us to notice sensations that signal our emotional states, physiological needs, and overall wellbeing. When our interoceptive awareness is well-developed, we’re more attuned to what our body is telling us, which can guide us toward healthier choices, emotional regulation, and even pain reduction.

Interoception: Our Body's Sixth Sense

What Dolly Parton Can Teach Us About Living Our Yoga

What Dolly Parton Can Teach Us About Living Our Yoga

Yoga teaches us that our practice doesn't end when we leave the mat. In fact, some of the most meaningful aspects of yoga have little to do with what how we move our bodies and everything to do with how we move through the world. Seva, or selfless service, asks us to consider how we can use what we have to benefit others. Ahimsa, often translated as non-harming, invites us to move through life with compassion, kindness and care. Dolly Parton offered a remarkable example of both, not by preaching about them, but by putting them into practice.

Yoga, Resilience, and the Wisdom of the Nervous System

Yoga, Resilience, and the Wisdom of the Nervous System

Research in neuroplasticity shows that the brain and nervous system are continually shaped by repeated experiences. Just as chronic stress can strengthen pathways associated with survival responses, repeated experiences of safety and regulation can strengthen pathways associated with resilience.

NEW Workshop Series: Exploring the Fascial Archetypes - Let’s Make This Yoga for Your Body.

NEW Workshop Series: Exploring the Fascial Archetypes - Let’s Make This Yoga for Your Body.

For students who have attended at least one of our Osteoporosis and Yoga workshops, we’re excited to offer a unique 7-session experiential workshop that blend Yin/Yang poses and movements designed to target specific fascial lines in the body.

Interoception: Our Body's Sixth Sense

Interoception: Our Body's Sixth Sense

In many ways, interoception is the bridge between our body and our mind. It allows us to notice sensations that signal our emotional states, physiological needs, and overall wellbeing. When our interoceptive awareness is well-developed, we’re more attuned to what our body is telling us, which can guide us toward healthier choices, emotional regulation, and even pain reduction.

The Season of Expansion + Summer Class Announcements

The Season of Expansion + Summer Class Announcements

Summer is a season of expansion - longer days, warmer nights, and a chance to open ourselves to the full and abundant energy. Summer invites us to embrace the vibrant qualities of the season: growth, activity, and celebration. Yet with all this outward energy, it’s easy to get caught in the busyness of “doing” and forget the value of “being.”

Re-Blooming with Spring

Re-Blooming with Spring

Imagine practicing yoga surrounded by the delicate beauty of spring—wildflowers nodding gently in the breeze, the scent of fresh herbs and tea leaves in the air. This is the magic of the Tea House, where nature and mindfulness intertwine to create a space for deep connection. We invite you to embrace the season’s rising energy in our April yoga series.

NEW Mindfulness Meditation Class

NEW Mindfulness Meditation Class

Meditation is not a linear journey. It’s not about achieving a specific state or reaching a final destination. Instead, it’s a variable practice that shifts and evolves. This fluidity makes meditation an opportunity for exploration rather than a pursuit of perfection. It invites us to let go of binary perspectives such as good or bad, right or wrong, failure or success.

Meditation for Those Who Can’t Meditate

Meditation for Those Who Can’t Meditate

Do you feel like meditation just isn’t for you? You’re not alone. Meditation is often seen as a gateway to calm, clarity, and balance. But the truth is, sitting in silence can feel anything but peaceful. It’s important to understand that meditation isn’t about achieving peacefulness. It’s about learning to focus on a single thought, noticing distractions, and gently guiding your attention back.

Easing into the New Year with Grace and Curiosity

As the calendar turns and the new year approaches, it’s easy to get swept up in the tide of resolutions and the pressure to “start fresh.” We draft lists of goals and set rigid expectations, believing that January 1st marks the start of a perfect, linear path toward self-improvement. But what if we approached the new year differently? What if, instead of rigid resolutions, we embraced curiosity, intention, and a willingness to ease into this next chapter with grace?