Our Mission

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Mission & Vision

Asheville Community Yoga is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization committed to making a healthy lifestyle accessible to all.

Our vision is to offer a space for individuals to flourish and for community members to connect. We offer services that promote a mind-body-spirit connection such as donation-based movement & meditation classes with mats and props supplied at no charge, trainings & workshops with financial aid, and affordable pre-loved clothing.

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Our History

We are operating in our fourteenth year as a nonprofit, donation-based yoga and healing arts center located in Asheville, NC. Our campus is home to accessible and inclusive yoga classes and trainings, yoga teacher and continuing education certification programs, mindfulness-based workshops and events, and affordable clothing—all enjoyed by over 20,000 participants.

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Meet Our Staff

Asheville Community Yoga’s staff members are grateful to serve our wonderful community alongside amazing board members, teachers, volunteers, partners and practitioners. We care deeply about the organization’s mission and strive every day to fulfill our mission to make yoga and the healing arts accessible to all.

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Meet our Board Members

Asheville Community Yoga takes pride in our community outreach and ability to provide valuable services to Asheville and the surrounding area. At the heart of our organization are are board members that help guide Asheville Community Yoga.

 

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Ways to Get Involved

There are so many ways that you can get involved at Asheville Community Yoga! We are a community that thrives on service. To date there are 75+ volunteer yoga, meditation and movement teachers. The cleanliness of our studio spaces and the beautiful landscaping on our campus are due to the generosity of so many community members who give of their time and energy. 

Community Partners

JAMBAR

JAMBAR is a premium organic energy bar for today and tomorrow with a purpose that goes beyond the initial intention of “Fuel for Optimum Performance.” JAMBAR is an energy bar for promoting community and eating healthy organic nutrition. 50% of JAMBAR profits are donated to programs that support active living and the art of music. JAMBAR has donated hundreds of organic energy bars towards Asheville Community Yoga’s fundraising efforts, playing a vital role in keeping our doors open after the economic setbacks of COVID-19. We are excited to partner with JAMBAR and continue to sell their delicious bars!

Mount Adams

Russ and his team have spent years testing yoga mats, props, and blankets, always on the quest to develop the best products. With many years in the industry, Russ has seen every product on the market and has been passionate about providing only the highest quality to his customers. With Mount Adams®, you can feel confident that you’re getting elite products, developed and perfected by an experienced team. We are happy to sell Mount Adams® products here at Asheville Community Yoga. 

Shanti Exixirs

Handcrafted in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Jun is a sparkling probiotic non-alcoholic elixir made with organic green tea + raw honey. Each small batch is infused with love, peace, and good vibes. We bee-lieve one drink can change the world. Shanti’s mission is to nurture the intimate connection between the health of our bodies and the well-being of our planet. Stop by Asheville Community Yoga for pineapple turmeric, blueberry basil, tulsi rose, kudzu dandelion, and strawberry lemon Jun. 

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Media Kit

Asheville Community Yoga is a 501(c)3 nonprofit donation-based center, with the mission of making yoga accessible to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay.

Click the Learn More button for links and contact information.

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Directions

Asheville Community Yoga is conveniently located at 8 Brookdale Road in north Asheville, NC, less than a quarter mile off the Elk Mountain Road exit from I-26 and just minutes from downtown Asheville. We have ample parking and are handicap accessible.