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.
As the calendar turns and the new year approaches, it’s easy to get swept up in the tide of resolutions and the pressure to “start fresh.” We draft lists of goals and set rigid expectations, believing that January 1st marks the start of a perfect, linear path toward self-improvement. But what if we approached the new year differently? What if, instead of rigid resolutions, we embraced curiosity, intention, and a willingness to ease into this next chapter with grace?
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.
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