Lunchtime Learning:
Supporting Lifelong Learning
“Lifelong learning is helping me learn more about my true nature, my true being, which to me equates as Freedom.” - Sam
Listen to a short interview with Sam about the journey of freedom and the psychological inquiry that has been integral to her growth and learning at Insight Yoga Institute Read the transcript.
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Days and Times: Wednesdays 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Topics and Dates:
May: Functional Movement
May 1st, Spiraling for Healthy Movement - Part 1
May 8th, The foundation of Asana, Sitting and Standing Comfortably
May 15th, Spiraling for Healthy Movement - Part 2
May 22nd, Stability, Mobility, Flexibility - What is the Difference?
May 29th, Journey Through the Koshas (layers of being)
June: Wonder
Hybrid Offering: In Person and Online Options
In Person Venue/Location for April:
The historic and beautiful, The Parlour at Manns Chapel https://theparlourchapel.com/the-chapel
Registration is through Dogwood Studio's Momence account and not the venue.
Sign up for each date individually. Go to the class schedule for the date desired and sign-up just like any class and at check-out.
May: Functional Movement and Yoga
There is not a one-size-fits-all yoga posture that suits every body or one that is suitable all times. Certain postures can create imbalance if not approached mindfully. However, when yoga is performed functionally and not alignment based (i.e., aesthetic focused), it can significantly aid in the health of your fascia and allow us to move with minimal stress on the body.
May 1st and 15th, Spiraling for Healthy Movement with Sam
Learn the importance of spiraling within our daily functional movements and why "the weights of the body are our focus for mobility, balance and safety and not the connectors (e.g., knees, etc.).
CEUs available for Yoga Teachers who attend both sessions and complete the assignment
May 8th, The foundation of Asana, Sitting and Standing Comfortably with Aviva
Learn how to find your neutral posture and experience being able to sit and stand comfortably.
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May 22nd, Stability, Mobility, Flexibility - What is the Difference? With Amanda
Learn functional movement patterns that emphasize a healthy range of motion to mitigate the risk of injury.
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June: Wonder
Engaging in a sense of wonder is supportive to our well-being, our mental health, and our connection with the world around us. Experiences of awe and wonder reduce activation of our sympathetic nervous system (fight/flight/freeze response), increase vagal nerve tone, and reduce inflammation and physical stress in our bodies.
Meditation through the lens of Dharna, Dhyana and Samadhi
Meditation is a practice that is more than sitting still. Meditation practices integrate your experience to recognize the truth within. There is a continuum of practice embedded within meditation to become fully integrated with universal Oneness. We will explore different forms of meditation integration: dharna (concentration), dhyana (absorption) and samadhi (equanimity) Wednesdays at 11:30 am ET in March.
May 29th, Journey Through the Koshas (layers of being) with Amanda
rescheduled from March 20th
Explore a multi-dimensional approach to meditation to move towards a deeper state of awareness.
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Herbal Yoga
Explore ways to connect with plants, and how we can deepen this connection with intention and love.
Interact with a plant directly in the physical body or the subtle body. In herbal wisdom traditions, plants are viewed not merely as a means for healing, but as spiritual beings with wisdom and consciousness. Humans and plants, alike, are of and from the Earth, and we are a continuum of one another. We can see this simply in the fact that the Plant Kingdom exhales the oxygen we inhale to sustain our vitality. This sacred gas exchange is a foundation of our yoga practice: the breath. There are many ways that we are connected to plants, and even more ways that we can deepen this connection with intention and love.
April 17th, Herbal Yoga - Wild Cherry Bark with Ainslee
In Person Considerations
You will need your own props. Here is what we suggest.
Something to support sitting (example: bolster, cushion, additional blanket.)
A yoga mat.
Your favorite yoga prop
Price:
Use your applicable subscriptions to sign up for the class.
Drop-in price is $20.
If you plan on attending multiple sessions but are not ready for a subscription. You can purchase a Class Package. Learn more and purchase class packages at https://dogwoodstudioyoga.com/class-packs
Class packages can be applied to future In Person classes and workshops.
In Person Considerations:
Preregistration is suggested.
Participants should be vaccinated for COVID-19.
If you have been exposed recently to COVID in the last 5 days OR if you are not feeling well or experiencing COVID like symptoms the evening before or morning of the class, we ask you to cancel. Your class pass will be placed back into your account.
Arrive early to enjoy the outside and historic building. Feel free to hang-out after class outside.
If you are attending Mindful Movement and Yoga prior to Lunchtime Learning, feel free to bring a bagged lunch and eat during the break.
Class Size is Limited: 10 people spaced for physical distancing. The space can comfortably hold 25.
Email questions or comments to info@dogwoodstudioyoga.com
Choose the option that works best for you!
Use the calendar to sign up for one, some or all!
When signing up, you will be asked to log-in to or create a new Momence account. If you do not have an account yet, it is easy to set up. Don't worry if you forget your password; it is quick to reset.