A growing body of evidence supports movement therapies to improve balance, comfort, and mobility. According to a 2020 review of movement based therapies, movement therapies:
Decreases fear avoidance and empowers individuals to take a proactive role in their own health and wellness.
Can benefit patients of any ability; practices are customizable to the individual’s needs and health.
Are safe, cost-effective, and potent adjunct treatments used to supplement (not replace) standard care.
Deliver patient-centered, integrative care that accounts for the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects of health and illness.
Have diverse, evidence-based benefits, including reduction in pain, stress, and debility, and improvements in range of motion, strength, balance, coordination, cardiovascular health, physical fitness, mood, and cognition.
Movement therapy that is rooted in a mind-body approach to health and healing, it is a great complement to yoga practices. In the Feldenkrais Method, you focus on the neurological bases for the movements and position of your body. During the process you improve your movement because the method involves “learning how to learn”. This approach allows you to gain a deeper appreciation to how the body moves and which will improve your yogic practice as you gain deeper insights into what your body needs and how you can find your variation of each yogic posture.
Dogwood Studios is excited to be able to offer an Optimize Your Yoga Practice Workshop April 30th with Guest Teacher Jacob Tyson (PT, DPT). The workshop lead by a physicl therapist and yoga teacher will help you develop a deeper awareness of how you move.
April 30th, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (EST)
Hybrid Workshop: both In Person and online option for attendance
In Person Location: Either at Yoga Shala or Sam’s home studio. Final location will be determined based on the number of attendees.
Register: Using Dogwood Studio’s Momence
Sign Up For In Person Option Here
Proof of vaccination is required for attending the In Person Option. If you have not provided us with proof, please email info@dogwoodstudioyoga.com by April 29th.
Learn more about the workshop on our website.info@dogwoodstudioyoga.com
Jacob’s approach to movement is inspired by the Feldenkrais Method. The Feldenkrais Method is a system that uses a series of movements to guide the practitioner to use body sensation and perceptual feedback. In this method one gains a better awareness between comfort (favorable or easy) and unfavorable (painful or straining) positions. This focused practice teaches how movement patterns develop and how to retrain your movement patterns to avoid discomfort. Learn more about the method and its use in A White Paper by Paul McAndrew.
Jacob Tyson is a physical therapist and yoga teacher from Chapel Hill, NC. He obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Cognitive Science from the University of Virginia and his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from UNC-Chapel Hill. Jacob is passionate about integrating mindful movement and other wellness practices with traditional physical therapy to provide holistic health solutions. As a physical therapist, Jacob prioritizes educating people about the mind-body connection and its significance in the healing process.
We love hearing from you. Let us know how we can best support you. Feel free to reach out via email with any questions or comments at info@dogwoodstudioyoga.com.
SAM Sather, founder of Dogwood Studios, is a certified yoga therapist (C-IAYT), individualizes the yoga practice with appropriate modifications for participants’ unique bodies and medical histories with a focus on finding calm and improving health. She offers several live, online and in person yoga classes as well as private sessions so you can focus on your needs one-on-one.