Yoga in the Garden returns, August 17-September 28!
Join us Thursday evenings, when the Garden is open late, at 5:45 p.m. for 60-minutes of rejuvenating outdoor yoga at the NC Botanical Garden.
Sign up for the weekly garden class now through Dogwood Studio’s Momence!
Enjoy the benefits of the Garden with our upcoming Art and Yoga Retreat October 14th. Details coming soon.
Practice in connection with community and Mother Earth and be nurtured by nature.
Lunchtime Learning In August: Each of the teachers at Dogwood Studios will share a topic about pranayama to integrate into your yoga practice.
August 2nd, Prana 101 with Aviva
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August 9th, Alternate Nostril Breathing with Ainslee
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August 16th, Ujjayi Breath, Meditation and Movement with Amanda
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August 23rd, Let's Chill Out: Breathing and the Nervous System with Sam
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Being in nature amplifies the positive impact that yoga has on our mental health. Spending time outdoors can ease our busy brains and remind us of our deep and lasting roots in the natural world. According to Kripalu outdoor guide, Mark Roule, “we co-evolved with nature; we were shaped, influenced, and adapted to interact and resonate with the wild.” Practicing yoga outdoors invites us to come back into relationship with our original blueprint. When we move and breathe outdoors, we honor the reciprocal relationship between humanity and the natural world. Consider the breath as a sacred exchange. With each inhale, we receive the gift of oxygen from the trees and plants around us. With each exhale, we give carbon dioxide in return. Practicing in nature reminds us of the interconnectedness of all living beings. It nourishes our senses and grounds us firmly in the present moment. Join us in the garden to consciously connect with your surroundings.
“Between a human and a tree is the breath.
We are each other’s air.”
– Margaret Bates
If you have questions, reach out to us at info@dogwoodstudioyoga.com. We are here to help.
Sign Up for Yoga in the Garden or any of our group classes using our class sign up page. We look forward to practicing with you!
Amanda Dzengeleski is a 200-hour registered yoga teacher (RYT), lifelong student, and lover of movement. She first discovered yoga as a form of mind-body medicine that cultivated a deeper state of self-awareness and personal growth. Using a trauma-informed approach, Amanda empowers her students to move freely and intentionally in celebration of body, mind, and soul.
SAM Sather, founder of Dogwood Studios, is a certified yoga therapist (C-IAYT) and an Insight Yoga Institute (IYI) endorsed teacher. She 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.