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
Amanda Dzengeleski
The Season of Expansion + Summer Class ...

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.”

The Season of Expansion + Summer Class Announcements

TWO Opportunities to Practice In Person

TWO Opportunities to Practice In Person

1. June - August Outdoor Yoga in the Garden at NC Botanical Garden with SAM Sather, Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT)

Date: Tuesdays in June through August

Time: 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM

Fee: $13

Limited to 8 attendees: register soon

Register: Registration is through the NC Botanical Garden. Each class is listed for registration individually HERE.

2. In Person at The Parlour in June

Dates: June 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th. Wednesdays

Times: 10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Price: $15 / session

Class Size is Limited: 10 people spaced for physical distancing.

Sign-up for each class individually on the weekly class schedule.

Partnership with Small Venue, The Parlour at Manns Chapel, for In Person Yoga Classes

Partnership with Small Venue, The Parlour at Manns Chapel, for In Person Yoga Classes

Dogwood Studio has exciting news to share about a new partnership with The Parlour at Manns Chapel in Chapel Hill, NC. We interviewed Aimee Flynn and Yvette Navarro to learn more about the significance of their historic space and how Dogwood Studio fits in so well with their vision. Here are a few quotes from the interview:

We believe big in “Love Big, Celebrate Small”, so all of our events are creative and a little bit different from other venues.

In Person Events: Mindful Movement & Yoga in May and June!

In Person Events: Mindful Movement & Yoga in May and June!

May & June Limited In Person Events - Mindful Movement & Yoga

Dates & Times:

  • May 12th and 19th. Wednesdays. 10:00 a.m. to before 11:30 a.m.

  • June 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th. Wednesdays. 10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

  • Sign-up for each class individually on the weekly class schedule.

You can sign-up for one or some or all dates.

Venue/Location: The historic and beautiful, The Parlour at Manns Chapel https://theparlourchapel.com/

Registration & Price:

  • $15 / session

Healing of Illnesses Linked to Alternative Therapies and Understanding Trauma

Healing of Illnesses Linked to Alternative Therapies and Understanding Trauma

Although it would be nice if it were not true, no one can claim to go through life without experiencing physical or emotional trauma. Trauma does not need to be something huge, like surviving a natural disaster. Instead, trauma can be a small occurrence that affects us in a big way that we may not realize is the cause. The trauma could be related to constant pressure such as concern over the pandemic or job demands. Traumas can also come from unresolved issues from the past that are activated again in the present.

Breathing Freely This Spring & Survey for In-Person Yoga

Breathing Freely This Spring & Survey for In-Person Yoga

The tools of yoga have helped me breathe freely this spring despite my numerous allergies to pollen from pine, ragweed, mold and grass. In the past, I have had to avoid walking near the grass seed aisles in big box stores otherwise I would start crying. I also found that I would get a sinus infection whenever the season changed and I didn’t take allergy medicine. But now I can work in my yard without an allergic reaction. I attribute the reduction in allergic reactions to my yogic practice of saucha (cleanliness or purity).

DOGWOOD STUDIO ONLINE WORKSHOP with Guest Presenter Know Your Knees – Wisdom for a Knee-Friendly Yoga Practice

DOGWOOD STUDIO ONLINE WORKSHOP with Guest Presenter Know Your Knees – Wisdom for a Knee-Friendly Yoga Practice

This 90-minutes online workshop is presented by Holly Boss, MS, PT, Cert. MDT. The workshop is ideal for those that have knee mobility restrictions or pain. And this session is also perfect for those that want to maintain healthy knees to support doing the things you love. What better time than Spring to attend this workshop!

  • Date: April 17th, Saturday

  • Time: 10:00am – 11:30am EDT

  • Cost: $15 paid to Dogwood Studio

  • Link to Join the Workshop will be sent the day before the class.

New! Three Memberships Available for Online Classes and Learning Community

New! Three Memberships Available for Online Classes and Learning Community

Dogwood Studio is proud to announce the launch of 3 new memberships.

1. Green Membership: Unlimited On Demand Video Library

2. Blue Membership: Unlimited Live Online Classes

3. Gold Membership: For Learning Community Unlimited On Demand Video Library and Live Online Classes

Memberships are an easy way to have unlimited access to live online classes and now a library of recorded classes and other events. No more having to remember to sign up for On Demand each Sunday or renewing class packages. Membership costs autopay each month and renew annually to make it simple. Cancel a membership anytime in your online account. Memberships are for one person and cannot be shared within families like class packages.

Announcement of Plum Spring Clinic Adding Yoga Therapy Services from Sam Sather

Announcement of Plum Spring Clinic Adding Yoga Therapy Services from Sam Sather

Dogwood Studio is excited to announce a new collaboration between Plum Spring Clinic in Chapel Hill, NC and Certified Yoga Therapist SAM Sather, MS, BSN, e-RYT, C-IAYT, C-IYSI. We had the pleasure of interviewing Plum Spring Clinic’s Kathleen Williams and she discussed how yoga therapy effectively fits into Plum Spring Clinic’s vision and offered services. Private yoga therapy sessions with SAM can be scheduled through Plum Spring.