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

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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.