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.
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.
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.
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.
Chronic pain occurs when pain is experienced for longer than 3 to 6 months and exists when there is no acute injury to heal from. It is relatively common, affecting about 20% of people. It is a frequent reason for doctors’ visits and missed days of work and socialization. There is more to pain than the unpleasant sensation in the body. It also affects muscle tension, breathing patterns, and mindset. Depression is linked to chronic pain, and up to 85% people with chronic pain experience depression. Chronic pain affects appetite, sleep, and relationships.
This 60 minute class combines chanting the Bija Mantra (Sounds of the Chakras) followed by a Chakra Meditation, ending with savasana.
The goals of this call is for you to become:
less attached to your thoughts,
less attached to who you think you are (decreasing comparing and competing),
more insightful into your problems and more compassionate toward the problems of others,
more patient.
Needing more calm? Monthly Therapeutic YIN YOGA with LIVE MUSIC: February 21st
Health benefits of live music and yin yoga include a mood boost, reduced stress, improved memory and thought processes, and reduced pain. Increase the health benefits by combining yin yoga taught by SAM Sather and live music with Courtney Long!
Dogwood Studio Welcomes Leesann Shefa, BA, eRYT!
Introducing Dogwood Studio’s newest team member, Leesann Shefa! Leesann has been interested in the healing potential of the mind-body connection since she was very young. In her undergraduate studies at Sonoma State University, she obtained a dual major in Dance and Theatre, graduating with Honors. She also attended the acclaimed Naropa Institute, in Boulder, Colorado, where she studied Dance Therapy and Meditative Movement.
New Workshop February 16, 2020!! Yoga for Balance: Reducing Risk and Fear of Falling.
Our balance naturally changes as we age. This is often associated with an increased risk of falling. Balance training helps reduce the risk and fear of falling. Improving balance is a complex multidimensional task. Good news- one of the many benefits of practicing yoga is experiencing an improvement in balance! Workshop participants will leave with an understanding of:
When: Sunday, February 2nd
Time: 12:30pm to 5:00pm
Cost: $55
Register: To learn more or sign-up, click on the following link and go to the “ENROLLMENTS” tab: Dogwood Studio. Class size is limited to provide each student a therapeutic experience. So, register online to reserve your spot.
Yin Yoga can reduce stress levels, increase circulation, improve flexibility, and improve the health of your facia. Health benefits of live music are similar and include a mood boost, reduced stress, improved memory and thought processes, and reduced pain. Increase the health benefits by combining Yin Yoga taught by SAM Sather and live music with Courtney Long!
During the workshop, we integrate mind-body activities to increase awareness of habits that impact our health and provide techniques that can be applied in daily life to create opportunities to re-pattern our movements, mindsets, and support improved health.
Date: Sunday, January 19th
Time: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
9:00 AM to 12:30 PM Part 1: Skeletal Variation and Yoga
1:15 PM to 4:30 PM Part 2: Fascia & a Daily Practice to Benefit YOUR Health
"More than one-third of adults say low back pain has affected their ability to engage in tasks of daily living (39 percent), exercise (38 percent), and sleep (37 percent). When experiencing low back pain, nearly three in four (72 percent) Americans use pain medication as a way to relieve their symptoms."
