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Instructions: First read through each step of the meditation so you can get all you need ready to begin. Please let me know if you have any questions.
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.
Summer is a season of expansion - longer days, warmer nights, and a chance to open ourselves to the full and abundant energy. Summer invites us to embrace the vibrant qualities of the season: growth, activity, and celebration. Yet with all this outward energy, it’s easy to get caught in the busyness of “doing” and forget the value of “being.”
Imagine practicing yoga surrounded by the delicate beauty of spring—wildflowers nodding gently in the breeze, the scent of fresh herbs and tea leaves in the air. This is the magic of the Tea House, where nature and mindfulness intertwine to create a space for deep connection. We invite you to embrace the season’s rising energy in our April yoga series.
Meditation is not a linear journey. It’s not about achieving a specific state or reaching a final destination. Instead, it’s a variable practice that shifts and evolves. This fluidity makes meditation an opportunity for exploration rather than a pursuit of perfection. It invites us to let go of binary perspectives such as good or bad, right or wrong, failure or success.
Do you feel like meditation just isn’t for you? You’re not alone. Meditation is often seen as a gateway to calm, clarity, and balance. But the truth is, sitting in silence can feel anything but peaceful. It’s important to understand that meditation isn’t about achieving peacefulness. It’s about learning to focus on a single thought, noticing distractions, and gently guiding your attention back.
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