Events & Experiences
Restorative Yoga & Massage: A Total Relaxation Experience
During this special event, Carrie Dennison will guide participants through a series of long-held restorative postures supported with bolsters, blankets, and all things comfy. Sinking into breath and body, you’ll find peace and an overall sense of relaxation. One of the resting stations will include a 20 minute massage offered by massage therapist Nicole Teal. Space is limited to four guests.
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Investment: $80
Rooted in Stillness: Meditation, Mindfulness, and Beyond
Together, we’ll explore meditation through the lens of historical yoga texts while also understanding its benefits from a modern perspective. You'll be introduced to a variety of techniques to help you discover the styles of meditation that best support your unique needs—tools that can help you build and sustain a consistent practice. For some, movement comes more naturally than stillness; for others, stillness can be the greater challenge. We'll acknowledge and honor both experiences.
Breathing for Life: Pranayama and the Energy Body
Together, we’ll explore the history of pranayama (breath liberation) through its roots of the ancient yogic texts while also looking at modern scientific studies and anatomical insights into the breath, bridging old and new with curiosity and clarity. You’ll also be introduced to the structures of the subtle body—including the kosha, chakra, and vayu—as a way to understand energy flow. This training offers space to learn, question, integrate, and embody the teachings in your own way. Expect a nourishing blend of lecture, discussion, guided practice, and reflection. Leave with a deeper understanding of pranayama, a renewed connection to your breath, and practical tools to support your practice and teaching.
Breathing for Life: Pranayama and the Energy Body
Together, we’ll explore the history of pranayama (breath liberation) through its roots of the ancient yogic texts while also looking at modern scientific studies and anatomical insights into the breath, bridging old and new with curiosity and clarity. You’ll also be introduced to the structures of the subtle body—including the kosha, chakra, and vayu—as a way to understand energy flow. This training offers space to learn, question, integrate, and embody the teachings in your own way. Expect a nourishing blend of lecture, discussion, guided practice, and reflection. Leave with a deeper understanding of pranayama, a renewed connection to your breath, and practical tools to support your practice and teaching.
Friday Night Restorative Yoga at Roots & River
Join Carrie for this three-week series of restorative practices to help nourish the mind, body, and spirit. In these 90 minute sessions, you will be guided into the turn of the season with gentle mindful movement and pranayama (breathwork), to prepare the body for long held cozy restorative yoga poses. Be mindful about starting off the week with intentional rest that brings restoration for the body AND soul. Bloom into spring with restoration and relaxation!
Bloom Into Spring: Restorative Yoga Series
Join Carrie for this three-week series of restorative practices to help nourish the mind, body, and spirit. In these 90 minute sessions, you will be guided into the turn of the season with gentle mindful movement and pranayama (breathwork), to prepare the body for long held cozy restorative yoga poses. Be mindful about starting off the week with intentional rest that brings restoration for the body AND soul. Bloom into spring with restoration and relaxation!
A Springtime Self-Care Retreat Day
The spring equinox invites the spirit of growth and renewal. Spend this day getting prepared to bloom into spring! This soul retreat will offer you an opportunity to deepen your connection to self through mindful movement, self-massage, yin yoga, restorative yoga, and community connection. Signs of spring will be sprinkled throughout this retreat as you learn how to support yourself during the season to become more harmonious with mother nature.
Restorative Yoga & Massage: A Total Relaxation Experience
Tension and stress - a reality to most of our lives. Stress stays with us, locked up in our emotional and physical bodies with one effecting the other all the time. This pre-holiday practice offers an opportunity to positively impact both bodies!
In this workshop, Carrie Dennison will guide participants through a series of long-held restorative postures supported with bolsters, blankets, and all things comfy. Settling into breath and body, you’ll find peace and an overall sense of relaxation.
To compliment your Restorative Yoga practice, everyone will also get a 20 minute chair massage. Massage has profound effects on stress by relaxing tight and locked muscles and allowing the body to move with less restriction.
Investment in You: $70.
Registration is limited to 6 participants.
Restorative Yoga & Massage: A Total Relaxation Experience
Tension and stress - a reality to most of our lives. Stress stays with us, locked up in our emotional and physical bodies with one effecting the other all the time. This pre-holiday practice offers an opportunity to positively impact both bodies!
In this workshop, Carrie Dennison will guide participants through a series of long-held restorative postures supported with bolsters, blankets, and all things comfy. Settling into breath and body, you’ll find peace and an overall sense of relaxation.
To compliment your Restorative Yoga practice, everyone will also get a 20 minute chair massage. Massage has profound effects on stress by relaxing tight and locked muscles and allowing the body to move with less restriction.
Investment in You: $70.
Fall in Love with Yourself: A Self-Care Retreat with Mindful Movement, Rest, Reiki, and More!
As we are immersed in the season of fall, it’s time for us to soak up the soft, restful energies of this time of the year. If you’ve been eager to get away somewhere but it is just not possible right now, let this be a getaway for you!
This mini soul retreat will offer you an deepen your connection to yourself through a mix of gentle mindful movement, self-massage, Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Reiki, and community connection. & reflection. A nourishing vegetarian and fall harvest (lunch and dessert) will be provided along with tea, coffee, and water.
Pre-registration is required as there are a limited number of spaces available to respect everyone’s space.
No yoga experience is required for any of this practice although you do need to have the ability to get up and down off the floor!
Restorative Yoga & Massage: A Total Relaxation Experience
Tension and stress - a reality to most of our lives. Stress stays with us, locked up in our emotional and physical bodies with one impacting the other all the time. This practice offers an opportunity to positively impact both bodies!
During this special event, Carrie Dennison will guide participants through a series of long-held restorative postures supported with bolsters, blankets, and all things comfy. Sinking into breath and body, you’ll find peace and an overall sense of relaxation.
And there’s more! To complement your Restorative Yoga practice, everyone will also get a 20 minute chair massage offered by massage therapists Andrew Rudell. Massage Therapy has profound effects on stress by relaxing tight and locked muscles and allowing the body to move with less restriction.
Email carrie@selfcarewithcarrie.com to sign up. I will then contact you for payment. Due to the limited space available, pre-payment is required to secure your spot.
Investment in your Self-Care: $70
Restorative Yoga & Massage: A Total Relaxation Experience
Tension and stress - a reality to most of our lives. Stress stays with us, locked up in our emotional and physical bodies with one effecting the other all the time. This pre-holiday practice offers an opportunity to positively impact both bodies!
In this workshop, Carrie Dennison will guide participants through a series of long-held restorative postures supported with bolsters, blankets, and all things comfy. Settling into breath and body, you’ll find peace and an overall sense of relaxation.
To compliment your Restorative Yoga practice, everyone will also get a 20 minute chair massage. Massage has profound effects on stress by relaxing tight and locked muscles and allowing the body to move with less restriction.
Investment in You: $70.
Registration is limited to 6 participants.
Self-Care Mini Retreat
If you have been longing to get away, this day retreat is for you!
Carrie’s self-care retreat will offer you an opportunity to deepen your connection to yourself through a 75-minute gentle yoga flow, guided self-massage, a Restorative Yoga practice, and a community connection.
You will also enjoy a personal, individually packaged, and nutritional vegetarian lunch accompanied by tea or water, as well as a self-care parting gift from Carrie that your body and mind will crave.
Agenda:
Introduction
Guided meditation and intention setting
Breath-work and gentle yoga flow
Lunch
Restorative Yoga
Wrap up
This class is designed for all levels of yoga and fitness.
Restorative Yoga & Massage: A Total Relaxation Experience
Tension and stress - a reality to most of our lives. Stress stays with us, locked up in our emotional and physical bodies with one effecting the other all the time. This pre-holiday practice offers an opportunity to positively impact both bodies!
In this workshop, Carrie Dennison will guide participants through a series of long-held restorative postures supported with bolsters, blankets, and all things comfy. Settling into breath and body, you’ll find peace and an overall sense of relaxation.
To compliment your Restorative Yoga practice, everyone will also get a 20 minute chair massage. Massage has profound effects on stress by relaxing tight and locked muscles and allowing the body to move with less restriction.
Investment in You: $70.
Registration is limited to 6 participants.
Love Yourself: A Self-Care Mini Retreat with Mindful Movement, Self-Massage, Community Connection, and Restorative Yoga
This mini soul retreat will offer you an deepen your connection to yourself through self-massage, a gentle yoga flow, Restorative Yoga, and community connection. A homemade individually packaged nourishing vegetarian and nut-free fresh fall lunch and dessert will be provided along with tea, coffee, and water. You will also leave with a little self-care package to take home!
Pre-registration is required as there are a limited number of spaces available.
During the Restorative Yoga portion, each person will use several blankets, blocks, and a bolster that are sanitized and exposed to the UV lights. If you prefer to bring your own props for Restorative Yoga, please contact Carrie directly at selfcarewithcarrie@gmail.com so she can help ensure you will have all that is needed for maximum comfort and support.
No yoga experience is required for any of this practice although you do need to have the ability to get up and down off the floor.
Agenda:
Introduction
Guided Meditation & Intention Setting
Self-Massage
Gentle Yoga
Lunch
Restorative Yoga
Wrap up
Love Yourself: A Self-Care Mini Retreat with Mindful Movement, Self-Massage, Community Connection, and Restorative Yoga
This mini soul retreat will offer you an deepen your connection to yourself through self-massage, a gentle yoga flow, Restorative Yoga, and community connection. A homemade individually packaged nourishing vegetarian and nut-free fresh lunch and dessert will be provided along with tea, coffee, and water. You will also leave with a little self-care package to take home!
Pre-registration is required as there are a limited number of spaces available.
No yoga experience is required for any of this practice although you do need to have the ability to get up and down off the floor!
Agenda:
Introduction
Guided Meditation & Intention Setting
Self-Massage
Gentle Yoga Flow
Lunch
Restorative Yoga
Wrap up
Love Yourself: A Self-Care Mini Retreat with Mindful Movement, Self-Massage, Community Connection, and Restorative Yoga
This mini soul retreat will offer you an deepen your connection to yourself through self-massage, a gentle yoga flow, Restorative Yoga, and Reiki, and community connection. A homemade individually packaged nourishing vegetarian and nut-free fresh fall lunch and dessert will be provided along with tea, coffee, and water. You will also leave with a little self-care package to take home!
Pre-registration is required as there are a limited number of spaces available.
During the Restorative Yoga portion, each person will use several blankets, blocks, and a bolster that are sanitized and exposed to the UV lights. If you prefer to bring your own props for Restorative Yoga, please contact Carrie directly at selfcarewithcarrie@gmail.com so she can help ensure you will have all that is needed for maximum comfort and support.
No yoga experience is required for any of this practice although you do need to have the ability to get up and down off the floor!
Agenda:
Introduction
Guided Meditation & Intention Setting
Self-Massage
Gentle Yoga Flow
Lunch
Restorative Yoga
Wrap up
Restorative Yoga & Massage: A Total Relaxation Experience
Tension and stress - a reality to most of our lives. Stress stays with us, locked up in our emotional and physical bodies with one effecting the other all the time. This practice offers an opportunity to positively impact both bodies!
Participants will be in a safe and welcoming space with dim lighting, soft music, and aromatherapy. Classes are kept small so each client receives individual attention from the yoga teacher and massage therapist. This practice is suitable for all levels, no experience required.
In this workshop, Carrie Dennison will guide participants through a series of long-held restorative postures supported with bolsters, blankets, and all things comfy. While you are relaxing in these positions, you will be guided you through breath-work and mindfulness meditation. Settling into breath and body, you’ll find peace and an overall sense of relaxation.
To compliment your Restorative Yoga practice, everyone will also receive a 25 minute chair massage with Andrew Rudell. Massage has profound effects on relieving stress. By relaxing tight and locked muscles, the body will be allowed to move with less restriction and discomfort.
What your experience will include:
2 hours of total relaxation in a safe and welcoming environment
15-20 minutes in Restorative Yoga postures that are accessible for any body
Individually-focused 20-minute chair massage
Guided mindful meditation
Aromatherapy
Fall in Love with Yourself: A Self-Care Mini Retreat with Mindful Movement, Rest and Reiki
As we are immersed in the season of fall, it’s time for us to soak up the soft, restful energies of this time of the year. If you’ve been eager to get away somewhere but it is just not possible right now, let this be a getaway for you!
This mini soul retreat will offer you an deepen your connection to yourself through a gentle 75 minute flow, Restorative Yoga, and Reiki, and community connection. A homemade individually packaged nourishing vegetarian and nut-free fresh fall lunch and dessert will be provided along with tea, coffee, and water. You will also leave with a little self-care package to take home!
Pre-registration is required as there are a limited number of spaces available. Participants do not have to wear masks when on their mats but will be required to wear a mask as they move about the studio.
During the Restorative Yoga portion, each person will use several blankets, blocks, and a bolster that are sanitized and exposed to the UV lights. If you prefer to bring your own props for Restorative Yoga, please contact Carrie directly at selfcarewithcarrie@gmail.com so she can help ensure you will have all that is needed for maximum comfort and support.
No yoga experience is required for any of this practice although you do need to have the ability to get up and down off the floor!
Agenda:
Introduction
Guided Meditation & Intention Setting
Breathwork & Gentle Yoga Flow
Lunch
Restorative Yoga
Wrap up
Gentle Yoga with Live Guitar with Carrie Dennison and Jonathan Regner
Spend some time nurturing your soul through guided gentle yoga flow with Carrie Dennison paired with live acoustic guitar preformed by Jonathan Regner.
Themed around the heart chakra, this all level class will aid with the big shifts happening our world. When we open the heart chakra, we experience more compassionate love for ourselves and others. Yoga and music both share the universal language of love and make us feel good! By tuning into your own breath and the rhythm of you heartbeat, you'll feel 'cared for' and grounded. Join us afterwards at the studio or outdoors at the Zen Tent for a bit of conversation and wine sipping.
Preregistration is required! There are only 12 spots and we will be physically distanced with all safety precautions in place.
Gentle Yoga with Live Guitar with Carrie Dennison and Jonathan Regner
Spend some time nurturing your soul through guided gentle yoga flow with Carrie Dennison paired with live acoustic guitar preformed by Jonathan Regner.
Themed around the heart chakra, this all level class will aid with the big shifts happening our world. When we open the heart chakra, we experience more compassionate love for ourselves and others. Yoga and music both share the universal language of love and make us feel good! By tuning into your own breath and the rhythm of you heartbeat, you'll feel 'cared for' and grounded. Join us afterwards at the studio or outdoors at the Zen Tent for a bit of conversation and wine sipping.
Preregistration is required! There are only 12 spots and we will be physically distanced with all safety precautions in place.
Restorative Yoga & Massage: A Total Relaxation Experience
Tension and stress - a reality to most of our lives. Stress stays with us, locked up in our emotional and physical bodies with one impacting the other all the time. This practice offers an opportunity to positively impact both bodies!
During this special event, Carrie Dennison will guide participants through a series of long-held restorative postures supported with bolsters, blankets, and all things comfy. Sinking into breath and body, you’ll find peace and an overall sense of relaxation.
And there’s more! To complement your Restorative Yoga practice, everyone will also get a 20 minute chair massage offered by massage therapists Andrew Rudell. Massage Therapy has profound effects on stress by relaxing tight and locked muscles and allowing the body to move with less restriction.
Once you sign up here, I will contact you for payment. Due to the limited space, your spot can only be guaranteed, once payment is received.
Restorative Yoga & Massage: A Total Relaxation Experience
Tension and stress - a reality to most of our lives. Stress stays with us, locked up in our emotional and physical bodies with one impacting the other all the time. This practice offers an opportunity to positively impact both bodies!
During this special event, Carrie Dennison will guide participants through a series of long-held restorative postures supported with bolsters, blankets, and all things comfy. Sinking into breath and body, you’ll find peace and an overall sense of relaxation.
And there’s more! To complement your Restorative Yoga practice, everyone will also get a 20 minute chair massage offered by massage therapists Andrew Rudell. Massage Therapy has profound effects on stress by relaxing tight and locked muscles and allowing the body to move with less restriction.
Once you sign up here, I will contact you for payment. Due to the limited space, your spot can only be guaranteed, once payment is received.
Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra for Deep Listening: An Experience in Observing your Breath, Body and Mind with Carrie Dennison and Danica Warden
Sink into a nourishing self-care practice with Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra. The focus of the practice is bringing support to the body in order to access breath so that the mind can find a state of ease. This practice allows us to find safety and security within ourselves rather than fully relying on external factors. Carrie will guide you through a few restorative shapes and set you up for a 30 minute super-supported savasana with a Yoga Nidra guided meditation led by Danica. This is an event for everybody to experience, no prior knowledge of yoga necessary to enjoy the benefits.
During this passive practice, you may find yourself in a meditative state where your body is completely relaxed but your mind is still aware. The postures done in this class are simple and held for long periods of time with the support of yoga blankets, bolsters and blocks. Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation which deeply relaxes the body. It starts with a prolonged body scan to release tension which is being held in the body. The practice continues with a guided visualization for healing of the heart, head and body. Often affirmations are used to reinforce the healing.
Props will be available for use at the studio or you can bring your own. You will need 1 regular sized yoga bolsters (smaller ones will not work for this practice), 5 blankets or large towels, and 3 yoga blocks. Bring an eye pillow or a wash cloth to cover your eyes for deeper relaxation. Reach out to selfcarewithcarrie@gmail.com with any questions about props.
Meditation & Yoga Mini-Retreat with Rev. Carl & Carrie Dennison
8:45 a.m. Registration (set-up mat/cushions/chairs)
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Opening Circle (30 minutes) in Carl's Zoom Room
9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. 45-minute Practice Period
Yoga track (Carrie's Zoom Room)
Meditation track (Carl's Zoom Room)
10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Moving Meditation (30 minutes)
Maintain silence,
Practice moving meditation at your own pace either inside or outside.
Be back in either Carrie's Zoom Room (for yoga) or Carl's Zoom Room (for meditation) no later than 10:45am
10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 45-minute Practice Period
Yoga track (Carrie's Zoom Room)
Meditation track (Carl's Zoom Room)
11:30 a.m. - Noon Closing Circle (30 minutes) in Carl's Zoom Room
You can choose one track the first time and a different one the second time.
Both the meditation and yoga portions can be modified for all bodies, done from a chair, etc.
What You Will Need
Dress comfortably
Yoga Mat (unless choosing "meditation-only" option)
Meditation Cushion/Seat/Bench - please do not plan to sit crossed legged directly on the floor unless you have extremely flexible hips! Instead, please bring a cushion/pillow that will at least elevate your hips above your knees--to set yourself up to be as comfortable as possible while sitting, so that you can be "relaxed, but alert."
Alternatively, If you would prefer to meditation sitting in a chair, you may want to bring a small pillow for support of your lower back.
If you are interested in purchasing a cushion, seat, or bench, one good option is The Monastery Store.)
Optional: water bottle,
Optional: light snack (can be eaten at beginning of moving meditation time),
Optional: light blanket (if you might be cold from the air conditioning during the meditation time)
Investment: $20
Surrendering into Stillness: A Full Moon Restorative Yoga & Acupuncture Event
"The answers you seek never come when the mind is busy, they come when the mind is still." - Unknown
During this event, Restorative Yoga is paired with acupuncture to provide a space to restore and relax. This calming yoga practice offers a gentle approach to releasing stress and tension - physical tension from how we move about our lives, emotional tension from how we hold our stories, and energetic tension. You will be guided through a series of long-held restorative postures supported with bolsters, blankets, and all things comfy. Sinking into breath and body, you’ll find peace and an overall sense of relaxation. You will be guided into a deep relaxation offering a meditative experience while you consciously rest in stillness.
The winter is cold and dark. We are urged by nature to surrender to this time of stillness and pause. The full moon is a time for release. Both nature and cosmos whisper to us “Release...Surrender.” Are you listening? Together, let us give acknowledgement to the season of winter before we move into spring.
Participants will receive treatment on the heart and kidney channels. The heart holds our spirit of this lifetime, the kidneys hold our spirit of all generations and lifetimes. Marrying the two creates an honoring of who we are at our deepest levels. Acknowledging self in the stillness, before springing into action. Come, honor yourself. You are nature.
This 3 hour experience includes:
Intro to Acupuncture
90 min Restorative Yoga
30 min Savasana with Acupuncture
Guided Meditation
Experiential Harvest/Question & answer period
Restorative Yoga & Reiki
Rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit with Restorative Yoga and Reiki with Carrie Dennison. Participants are supported by blankets, pillows and bolsters in relaxing poses. Carrie will guide you into relaxation while offering the gentle healing energy of Reiki through light physical contact. Reiki energy promotes healing by activating the relaxation response helping the body to balance itself. Benefits may include but are not limited to peace, clarity, stress relief, and restful sleep.
No yoga experience is required and all levels are welcomed to attend. You may become cool as you are in these restful poses so it is encouraged to wear cozy socks and a long sleeve shirt. Also, feel free to bring your own favorite cozy blanket! Pre-registration is required as space is limited.
Reiki & Restorative Yoga
Rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit with Restorative Yoga and Reiki with Carrie Dennison. Participants are supported by blankets, pillows and bolsters in relaxing poses. Carrie will guide you into relaxation while offering the gentle healing energy of Reiki through light physical contact. Reiki energy promotes healing by activating the relaxation response helping the body to balance itself. Benefits may include but are not limited to peace, clarity, stress relief, and restful sleep.
No yoga experience is required and all levels are welcomed to attend. You may become cool as you are in these restful poses so it is encouraged to wear cozy socks and a long sleeve shirt. Also, feel free to bring your own favorite cozy blanket! Pre-registration is required as space is limited.
Restorative Yoga & Massage: A Total Relaxation Experience
Tension and stress - a reality to most of our lives. Stress stays with us, locked up in our emotional and physical bodies with one impacting the other all the time. This practice offers an opportunity to positively impact both bodies!
During this special event, Carrie Dennison will guide participants through a series of long-held restorative postures supported with bolsters, blankets, and all things comfy. Sinking into breath and body, you’ll find peace and an overall sense of relaxation.
And there’s more! To complement your Restorative Yoga practice, everyone will also get a 20 minute chair massage offered by massage therapists Andrew Rudell. Massage Therapy has profound effects on stress by relaxing tight and locked muscles and allowing the body to move with less restriction.
Once you sign up here, I will contact you for payment. Due to the limited space, your spot can only be guaranteed, once payment is received.
Investment in You: $55
Restorative Yoga & Massage: A Total Relaxation Experience
Tension and stress - a reality to most of our lives. Stress stays with us, locked up in our emotional and physical bodies with one impacting the other all the time. This practice offers an opportunity to positively impact both bodies!
During this special event, Carrie Dennison will guide participants through a series of long-held restorative postures supported with bolsters, blankets, and all things comfy. Sinking into breath and body, you’ll find peace and an overall sense of relaxation.
And there’s more! To complement your Restorative Yoga practice, everyone will also get a 20 minute chair massage offered by massage therapists Andrew Rudell. Massage Therapy has profound effects on stress by relaxing tight and locked muscles and allowing the body to move with less restriction.
Once you sign up here, I will contact you for payment. Due to the limited space, your spot can only be guaranteed, once payment is received.
Investment in You: $55
Restorative Yoga & Massage
Tension and stress - a reality to most of our lives. Stress stays with us, locked up in our emotional and physical bodies with one impacting the other all the time. This practice offers an opportunity to positively impact both bodies!
In this workshop, Carrie Dennison will guide participants through a series of long-held restorative postures supported with bolsters, blankets, and all things comfy. Sinking into breath and body, you’ll find peace and an overall sense of relaxation.
And there’s more! To complement your Restorative Yoga practice, everyone will also get a 20 minute chair massage offered by massage therapists Andrew Rudell, RMP; and Emily Snodgrass, RMP. Massage has profound effects on stress by relaxing tight and locked muscles and allowing the body to move with less restriction.
Cost: $60