SAM Sather
The Sacrum: A Key to Spinal Health and Mobility

The sacrum, often overlooked, plays a vital role in both spinal health and overall movement. It's not just a single bone but a fusion of five vertebrae that occurs as we age, usually completing the process in our 20s. Despite this fusion, the sacrum is part of a dynamic system that requires awareness and movement to stay healthy.

The Sacrum: A Key to Spinal Health and Mobility
SAM Sather
The Convergence of Yoga and Creativity

Yoga and creativity share a special connection. Both require us to move beyond the confines of the familiar, to explore the unknown, and to embrace the perspective of a beginner—a fresh lens through which we see the world. This convergence of yoga and creativity is a catalyst for inspiration, opening doors to new ideas, perspectives, and ways of being.

The Convergence of Yoga and Creativity
Amanda Dzengeleski
Why we are a Yoga Therapy Studio. Plus, ...

Yoga therapy is fundamentally about empowering you to take an active approach to self-care through the tailored application of yoga. Unlike general group classes, which aim to benefit a wide range of participants, yoga therapy offers a personalized and evolving practice that addresses specific health challenges and promotes overall well-being.

Why we are a Yoga Therapy Studio. Plus, Nourishing Opportunities to Practice.
SAM Sather
NEW Studio Announcements: Introducing our ...

We have made new updates to our class schedule and an exciting addition to our team!

SAM Sather
iRest: Active Resting That Heals

iRest Yoga Nidra can be perceived as resting, especially since rest is in the name, and we all are not people who rest. Resting can even be a bit scary. It is easy to wonder: Will everything be OK if I slow down and rest? What if I told you that iRest Yoga Nidra is active resting? You are doing something. You are actively listening to a voice, following the prompts, re-wiring your brain, and improving your health.

Mindfulness Meditation

Sitting with Worry and Restlessness

Sitting with Worry and Restlessness

The five hindrances are mental states that challenge our ability to be mindful and present. These hindrances include sensual desire, ill will, sloth, worry or restlessness, and doubt. Gil Fronsdal, author of Unhindered, encourages us to approach worry and restlessness with a sense of curiosity and mindfulness. Instead of trying to push these emotions away, we are encouraged to sit with them, observing the sensations and thoughts without judgment. By approaching these hindrances with awareness, curiosity, and equanimity, we find opportunities for growth and deeper understanding on the journey toward greater peace and presence.

Meditation Lessons from My Garden.

Meditation Lessons from My Garden.

I enjoy getting my feet dirty as I play in the dirt and pretend to garden. I plant seeds, water them and let them grow wild. I enjoy the connection I have when I go out into the yard. And occasionally, I tend to the plants. After being on a vacation for two weeks in June, I was surprised that my overgrown garden turned into a garden of weeds. Why was I surprised that the weeds returned? I knew I wasn’t going to be able to clear all the weeds in one day, but I could clear a little section each week. So I put on my crocs and started to pull weeds. As the sweat poured down my face, the yoga analogies of thoughts being seeds made so much sense.

Try Mindfulness and Yoga for a More Restful Sleep

Try Mindfulness and Yoga for a More Restful Sleep

Holidays are usually a happy occasion, although they can also bring a lot of negative stress. Add the negative stress of the continued pandemic along with loneliness due to ongoing quarantines, and it is a mixture that can cause the soundest sleeper among us to have problems drifting off. Negative stress causes a release of stress hormones that increase the heart rate and change the blood flow. Over a long time, this can cause physical changes including sleep deprivation. Statistics show that Americans are sleep deprived, which is defined as having fewer than seven hours of sleep a night. Sleep deprived adults have increased risk for health conditions such as heart attacks, strokes, and depression.

What Can We Do to Sleep Better and Improve Health?

Yoga Linked to Greater Compassion and Self-regulation

Yoga Linked to Greater Compassion and Self-regulation

By now, you have likely read one of our blogs on how yoga is linked to improving physical and mental health. Another focus of yoga is in becoming more aware of how we respond, also known as self-regulation. Self-regulation is being intentional. Choosing to focus on the meaning behind someone’s words, or choosing to focus on the beauty of the day, rather than focusing on the person’s anger or your long to do list, reframes the negativity in an intentional manner and is a form of self-regulation.

On your mark, Get set, GO! Dogwood Studio Opening in Carrboro June 3rd!

Don’t lose that Memorial Day Weekend Relaxation vibe! Visit downtown Carrboro’s newest zen gem, Dogwood Studio, for some whole-body relaxation & restoration! Our eco-friendly studio is walkable to Carrboro’s finest, Weaver Street Market, and offers various convenient parking options. With Dogwood Studio’s doors opening MONDAY JUNE 3rd, we have lots of events and discounts coming up!

Carpe Diem! Set-up your Dogwood Studio MINDBODY account now and have access to schedule privates, workshops, & classes HERE!

Introducing Dogwood Studio’s newest team member, Patricia Hagerbaumer!

Introducing Dogwood Studio’s newest team member, Patricia Hagerbaumer! Patricia holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Chemistry, Master’s of Arts in Counseling, and a certification from the National Board of Certified Counselors.  She was previously licensed in Illinois as a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. At the Evanston Vet Center, Department of Veteran Affairs, she served as the Sexual Trauma Counselor, Readjustment Counseling Therapist, Women Veteran Coordinator, and the Clinical Coordinator.