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.
The tools of yoga are meant to bring a person into a state of unconditional love. Meditation leads to a quiet and peaceful mind. However, at times, my mind is so distracted that I can’t concentrate let alone meditate. But this never happens when I am chanting. No matter what the state of my mind is when I start to chant a kirtan (mantra set to a tune), my mind calms and time ceases to exist. I enter into a focused and positive state of mind that lasts beyond the chanting.
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.
Chanting soothes your nerves. It calms your mind. And it promotes positive emotions. Yoga teachings say that in our current challenging time of Kali Yuga (the age quarreling and of misunderstanding), chanting is the tool to support being more at peace. Chanting mantras connects an individual to the Universal cosmic vibrations.
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.
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
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.
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).
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.
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.
