Asheville Community Yoga

40 hr. Yin Yoga Teacher Training w/ Kelly Gilmore
2023-10-20 16:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Asheville Community Yoga, 8 Brookdale Rd, Asheville, North Carolina, 28804, United States
^ PLEASE NOTE: This date refers to the first meeting time. This training will take place over the course of 2 weekends (Fri.- Sun.) in October & November. Scroll down for detailed schedule.

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Yin Yoga has so much to offer in regards to healing and alignment on the physical, mental and energetic levels and has gained in popularity over the past many years. While “Yang” Yoga styles (Ashtanga, Vinyasa and other “flow” styles) focus on muscles, “Yin” Yoga focuses on connective tissues with deeper longer holds and more time spent in stillness.

This training will provide you with the knowledge and embodied experience to safely and skillfully guide your students or yourself through transformative Yin Yoga sequences and classes.

This 40 hour Yoga Teacher Training is geared towards those who already hold a 200hr Yoga Teacher Training certificate and is worth 40 continuing education credits through Yoga Alliance. Although the training will be created with current yoga teachers in mind, the format and information will be accessible for anyone looking for a deeper understanding of Yin Yoga as a therapeutic technique.

Schedule:

Fri. Oct. 20th -Sun. Oct. 22nd & Fri. Nov. 10th- Sun. Nov. 12th

Daily Schedule: Fridays 4-8 p.m., Saturdays 9-5 p.m., & Sundays 9-4 p.m.

There will be a 75 minute lunch break as well as a few smaller breaks on each Saturday andSunday session.

Cost: Click the button below to be redirected to our teacher training page where you will find pricing and registration details.

PLEASE NOTE: We encourage pre-registration for all programming. Registering in advance guarantees your spot and helps the studio have adequate staffing. If fewer than 5 participants register the event may be canceled.

Please create a mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration, need help registering, or would like to request financial aid, please email Sarah Newsome: Sarah@AshevilleCommunityYoga.org

Volunteer Appreciation Party!
2023-10-15 17:00 - 19:00
Join us in the courtyard for a bonfire, live music & quality time together! Halloween costumes welcome. The entire community is invited!

Chant Your Heart- An Introduction to Mantra w/ Rian Austin
2023-09-24 10:15 - 12:15
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Mantra is a powerful tool to liberate the mind and heart. The root of the word, mantra, is manas (mind) + tra (to protect). When we gather in community to chant, we bring this practice to life. We always leave a little brighter.

In this workshop, you will be introduced to a variety of mantras and their significance. You will cultivate the power of your voice. You will experience mantra as meditation and as celebration. As we chant, these sacred sounds resonate deep in our consciousness. They guide us home.

You may be playing with mantra for the first time or rekindling a consistent practice; just bring your authentic presence. Chant your heart and know the joy of sacred sound!

Cost: $30

Financial Aid Available

PLEASE NOTE: We encourage pre-registration for all programming. Registering in advance guarantees your spot and helps the studio have adequate staffing. If fewer than 5 participants register the event may be canceled.

Please create a mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration, or financial aid, please email Sarah sarah@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

Unlock The Power of Intention with Yoga Nidra w/ Kathy Reardon
2023-09-17 10:15 - 12:15
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Guide yourself from a place of peace. Relax, really relax with the powerful practice of Yoga Nidra. In this guided meditative journey we will quiet the mind and tap into our wholeness. During this inward movement you are invited to let go of negative past patterns, so the light of your true nature shines through. In this deep state your intention is easily called into awareness. In this workshop we will explore the basics of Yoga Nidra, followed by a brief Yoga Nidra experience to illustrate and inspire the use of intention. You will focus your energy toward creating a powerful individual intention, which will become your North Star, especially in times of challenge. Together we will journal, playfully put our desires into words, and share our insights if we so choose. The workshop will close with a Yoga Nidra session designed to empower your self-created intention. My vision for this workshop is to introduce each participant to their ability to create the life which best expresses who they really are: Divine!

Cost: $30

Financial Aid Available

PLEASE NOTE: We encourage pre-registration for all programming. Registering in advance guarantees your spot and helps the studio have adequate staffing. If fewer than 5 participants register the event may be canceled.

Please create a mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration, or financial aid, please email Sarah sarah@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

Yoga + Community Circle For Queer/ LGBTQ Folks w/ Ariel Garcia
2023-09-16 10:15 - 12:15
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This workshop is an opportunity for members of the LGBTQ+ community to come together and cultivate safety, self-love, and community.

At a time where many are feeling afraid, angry, and highly disregulated due to the discriminatory legislation taking place across the country, we will prioritize rest and connection to the body, breath, and spirit. The overall intention is to create a space where queer/LGBTQ+ folks are able to settle into their bodies, soothe the mind, and soften the heart.

We’ll begin with group introductions (names + pronouns) then move into a slow, meditative practice, combining pranayama (breath-work), restorative yoga (modification + prop-heavy), and a body scan meditation. We will close with a circle where we’ll share any thoughts or reflections on our practice.

The workshop will be led by Ariel (she/they), a queer non-binary LatinX person passionate about the benefits of yoga and its inherent connection to social justice.

Cost: Donation based (with no minimum amount required)

*This workshop is open to Queer/ LQBTQ folks only

PLEASE NOTE: We encourage pre-registration for all programming. Registering in advance guarantees your spot and helps the studio have adequate staffing. If fewer than 5 participants register the event may be canceled.

Please create a mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration, or financial aid, please email Sarah sarah@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

Intro to Yoga For Vets w/ Pete West
2023-08-27 13:00 - 15:00
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Join Pete in connecting the mind and body while exploring the health benefits of Yoga.

This class is suitable for beginners and first-timers. The class will aspire to help people discover the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of yoga. We will focus on flexibility, strength, and the basic flow of a yoga practice. We will explore yoga as a means to find our center, connect our mind and body, and explore the self. Instructor has extensive experience working with Veterans. All are welcome to attend…

ESPECIALLY CRUSTY OLD VETS!

Cost: Donation Based (no minimum amount)

PLEASE NOTE: We encourage pre-registration for all programming. Registering in advance guarantees your spot and helps the studio have adequate staffing. If fewer than 5 participants register the event may be canceled.

Please create a mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration, need help registering, or would like to request financial aid, please email Sarah Newsome: Sarah@AshevilleCommunityYoga.org

Yoga for Perimenopause & Menopause w/ Dr. Krystal Kinnunen
2023-08-13 10:15 - 12:15
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Come join us for a heartwarming gathering where women come together to celebrate this cherished journey of transformation, as they step into the role of wise guardians of knowledge.

In the company of Dr. Krystal (DACM, LAc), a compassionate guide, we will delve into the wisdom of East Asian Medicine, discovering its powerful insights on embracing longevity and gracefully navigating the process of aging. Through gentle and nurturing yoga postures tailored specifically for women, we’ll offer our bodies loving support. And as you unwind and relax, soothing acupuncture treatments will be provided, ensuring a truly rejuvenating experience.

This experience is not just about individual growth; we’ll create a warm and inclusive space for sharing and connection. We will engage in an intimate sharing circle, where stories and wisdom are freely exchanged, fostering a deep sense of community. As the event concludes, you’ll walk away feeling replenished, empowered, and fully equipped to embrace the next chapter of your journey.

Cost: $30

Financial Aid Available

PLEASE NOTE: We encourage pre-registration for all programming. Registering in advance guarantees your spot and helps the studio have adequate staffing. If fewer than 5 participants register the event may be canceled.

Please create a mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration, need help registering, or would like to request financial aid, please email Sarah Newsome: Sarah@AshevilleCommunityYoga.org

Empowered Birth w/ Eli McNamara & Kristin Loe
2023-08-12 10:15 - 12:15
Harness the power of initiation into parenthood & Nurture intimacy with your birth partner.

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Led by Prenatal Yoga Teacher & LMBT Eli McNamara and Birth Doula/Women’s Health Entrepreneur Kristin Loe, this workshop will offer yoga, breathwork, partner labor support techniques, and doula insight and education for the pregnant person and their birth partner. Develop curiosity around sensation, learn to trust your intuition, and claim sovereignty over the mystery and miracle that is the initiation into parenthood. You will gain knowledge and practical tools that will prepare you and your chosen support person for the transformative portal of the birth experience. *Each registration is for 1 individual, the pregnant person and the support person of their choosing must register separately. *Please bring a journal and a pen.

Cost: $25 per participant ($50 total per couple).

*MUST ATTEND AS A PAIR, NO SOLO ATTENDANCE PLEASE.

*Please ensure that both you and your partner have registered. (The pregnant person and the support person of their choosing must register and pay separately.)

Financial Aid Available

PLEASE NOTE: We encourage pre-registration for all programming. Registering in advance guarantees your spot and helps the studio have adequate staffing. If fewer than 5 participants register the event may be canceled.

Please create a mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration, or financial aid, please email Sarah sarah@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

Dance Yourself Free w/ Sharah Saltzgiver
2023-07-22 10:15 - 12:15
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Dance into organic embodiment and expression.

“So much pulls us off balance and away from our Self. It’s hard to think our way back into aligned presence since it’s thinking (Itself)((our mind’s protective patterns, conditioning, and memory)) that inadvertently knocks us off center. Dance offers a way to move through and around the reflexive mind to reconnect deep within. Our bodies are our elemental wisdom keepers. Conscious movement can tune us into our inner frequency.

What is your free way to move through the world/ interact with the world? What is your natural movement and presence vocabulary? How can you dance along the continuum of self-expression with ease? This workshop inspires inquiry and exploration through choreography, movement call & response, creative improv., writing prompts, and free dance in a supportive, accepting space.

All are welcome. No dance experience is needed. Simply show up as you are.”

Cost: $30

Financial Aid Available

PLEASE NOTE: We encourage pre-registration for all programming. Registering in advance guarantees your spot and helps the studio have adequate staffing. If fewer than 5 participants register the event may be canceled.

Please create a mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration, or financial aid, please email Sarah sarah@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

Yoga & The Menstrual Cycle w/ Annalise Yagya Jyoti
2023-07-15 13:30 - 15:30
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Many of the practices and postures that you experience in a yoga class were NOT designed for those of us with menstrual cycles. This workshop will give you insight into the history of yoga, the 4 phases of the menstrual cycle, and how to integrate cyclical living knowledge into your practice to best support your health and vitality.

The layout of this workshop will depend on the energy of those who show up. You can expect to journal, to sit in sacred circle, have opportunities to share and connect, to learn about menstrual cycles, to learn about yoga, to move your body in gentle ways, and more. You will also receive a printed copy of Annalise’s Book “Yoga for Your Menstrual Cycle” as well as access to her online menstrual cycle offerings.

This workshop is lovingly guided by Annalise Yagya Jyoti who is a practicing Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner (HRHP), & Fertility Awareness Educator (FAE). She provides menstrual cycle education and support for those from menarche to menopause. She teaches the Juistisse Method of Fertility Awareness which empowers cyclical beings to prevent pregnancy naturally, plan for pregnancy, and develop body literacy. You can learn more about Annalise and her offerings here.

Cost: $30

Financial Aid Available

PLEASE NOTE: We encourage pre-registration for all programming. Registering in advance guarantees your spot and helps the studio have adequate staffing. If fewer than 5 participants register the event may be canceled.

Please create a mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration, or financial aid, please email Sarah sarah@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

"A Matter of Balance" Series (Through Area Agency on Aging)
2023-07-10 10:15 - 12:15
Every Monday 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (July 10th- August 28th)

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The fear of falling is common among older adults and can increase a person’s risk of falling. A Matter of Balance provides strategies to reduce this fear and increase confidence. Learn practical information for preventing falls, exercises to improve strength and balance, tips for getting off the ground after a fall, how to improve home safety, and more in this eight-session series.

This Program is designed to benefit older adults who:

Are concerned about falls.

Have sustained falls in the past.

Restrict activities because of concerns about falling.

Are interested in improving flexibility, balance, and strength.

Are age 60 or older, community-dwelling, and able to problem-solve.

Cost: Free for all adults over 60

To Register, contact:

Brea Kuykendall

(828) 251-7438

brea@landofsky.org

PLEASE NOTE: We encourage pre-registration for all programming. Registering in advance guarantees your spot and helps the studio have adequate staffing. If fewer than 5 participants register the event may be canceled.

Please create a mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration, please email Sarah sarah@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

Awakening Love~A Full Moon Gathering For Women w/ Amber & Luna Ray
2023-07-01 18:30 - 21:30
In The Asheville Community Yoga Courtyard

Join Amber and Luna and the Awakening Love Sisterhood under the light of the moon to share stories, songs, rituals and dance!

Something undeniably sacred happens when women tune into the rhythms of Mother Nature, especially the feminine qualities of the moon. During the full moon women often feel a bit more intuitive, receptive and creative. Some believe that it’s during this time of the month that women are able to unearth a deeper capacity to listen and share with greater clarity and authenticity. These are the attributes of the feminine that Amber and Luna hope to tap into and hold space for on this magical full moon night in Asheville Community Yoga’s courtyard.

During this moonlit gathering, you can look forward to connecting with

Self, Community, and Mother Nature by…

Supporting and Being Supported by other Women as we cycle through various phases of life, just as the moon does.

Experiencing the Sensations Freedom and Ease in our bodies and in community.

Connecting with and Honoring the beauty and intelligence of the natural world.

AWAKENING LOVE in our hearts and on this planet TOGETHER!!!

We hope to see you under the moon with the Awakening Love Sisterhood!

Cost: Sliding Scale $35-$65

(Please register in advance.)

Financial Aid Available

PLEASE NOTE: We encourage pre-registration for all programming. Registering in advance guarantees your spot and helps the studio have adequate staffing. If fewer than 5 participants register the event may be canceled.

Please create a mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration, or financial aid, please email Sarah sarah@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

Disco Dance Night w/ DJ Smokifantastic
2023-06-18 18:00 - 20:00
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Come boogie to the groovy beats of local Dj Smokifantastic at Asheville Community Yoga!

Sliding Scale: $15- $30

No one turned away due to lack of funds.

PLEASE NOTE: We encourage pre-registration for all programming. Registering in advance guarantees your spot and helps the studio have adequate staffing.

Please create a mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration, or financial aid, please email Sarah sarah@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

Foundations of Flow w/ Alex White
2023-06-17 10:15 - 12:15
Foundations of Flow will bring us a greater understanding of the minute details of each posture. We will discover new depths to the vinyasa practice, and build a solid foundation from which to flow. We will go into detail on the musculature and connective tissues involved in each posture, and discover a deeper understanding of the yoga poses we do so often.

Cost: $30

Financial Aid Available

Cost: $30

PLEASE NOTE: We encourage pre-registration for all programming. Registering in advance guarantees your spot and helps the studio have adequate staffing. If fewer than 5 participants register the event may be canceled.

Please create a mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration, drop-in fees, financial aid, etc… please email Sarah sarah@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

Reset Your Nervous System For Relaxation w/ Jot Anant
2023-06-11 10:00 - 12:30
Yoga teaches us that we are each born whole, complete, and perfect!! Due to our many life experiences we tend to forget this state of wholeness, we forget who we truly are, and we get lost in our physical, mental, and emotional reactions to life. It is important for us to remember that the human nervous system simply cannot evolve at the rapid pace that society and technology has. Hopefully through what you learn in this workshop you can begin to extend yourself a bit more grace during natural moments of challenge and upset.

During this experiential workshop we will utilize a holistic and traditional approach. Working with breath-work techniques alongside intuitive Yin, Yoga Nidra, sound healing, and shaking meditation to reset the nervous system back to a state of ease and relaxation.

We’ll begin with a brief exploration of how a holistic Yoga practice impacts the nervous system. We’ll delve into multiple techniques, unpacking each one before putting them into practice.

We’ll explore:THE NERVOUS SYSTEM: Learn about the different aspects of the nervous system, the basic functions, & how to gauge when your nervous system is out of balance.

THE PANCHA KOSHA THEORY: Learn about & experience the 5 layers of Being: Physical, Energetic, Mental/Emotional, Intuitive, & Spiritual. Learn practices to work with each layer.

THE MAHA VAYUS: Learn about & experience the 5 main energetics within, the Vayus (or Pranas): Grounding, Uplifting, Centering/Balancing, Expansion, & Connection to the Whole. Learn pranayama (breathing) techniques to connect to each one.

My hope is that through this workshop you’ll acquire a wide array of simple yet profound tools that you can skillfully use as you learn to access your current state of being and what your needs truly are.

Cost: $30

Financial Assistance Available

PLEASE NOTE: We encourage pre-registration for all programming. Registering in advance guarantees your spot and helps the studio have adequate staffing. If fewer than 5 participants register the event may be canceled.

Please create a mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration, drop-in fees, financial aid, etc… please email Sarah sarah@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

Cacao Ceremony & Heart Opening Flow w/ Annalise Yagya Jyoti
2023-06-10 10:15 - 12:15
Come sip, play, breath, move, and connect.

Cacao is a gentle heart medicine with the incredible capacity to help us connect to our hearts, release grief, and tap into child-like joy.

We will start with a cacao ceremony (outside if weather permits) during which we will bless and drink our cacao, journey on a guided meditation to help you connect to your heart space, and connect with ourselves and others through gentle connection activities.

Then we will move inside the studio for a gentle heart opening yoga flow and end our class with a crystal alchemy bowl sound bath. All are welcome.

The cacao beverage will be mixed with water, tahini, cinnamon, cayenne, maple syrup, and a dash of salt. If you would like your beverage to leave out any of these ingredients please let me know at least 24 hours ahead of time by emailing me at mysticfemininefertility@gmail.com

Cost: $30

Financial Assistance Available

PLEASE NOTE: We encourage pre-registration for all programming. Registering in advance guarantees your spot and helps the studio have adequate staffing. If fewer than 5 participants register the event may be canceled.

Please create a mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration, drop-in fees, financial aid, etc… please email Sarah sarah@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

Moving Into Recovery w/ Alex White
2023-05-28 10:15 - 12:15
Nurture the innate healing process of the mind and body as it returns to homeostasis after alcohol and drug dependency. We will delve into the intersections of addiction, trauma, and disordered eating and move through an asana and pranayama practice specifically designed to target the parts of the brain most affected by addiction. This will NOT be rooted in a 12 step approach; rather we will use the process of intuition, and allow the body to sit with what arises. This workshop will allow practitioners to set an intention and achieve a state of embodiment, thus illuminating the connection between negative self-talk and the habits it can lead to.

Discussion, journaling, and meditation will round out a fulfilling and inspiring workshop dedicated to strengthening the connection to Self and thus: the external world.

Open to anyone walking the path of recovery for addictive and compulsive behaviors.

Cost: $30

Financial Assistance Available

PLEASE NOTE: We encourage pre-registration for all programming. Registering in advance guarantees your spot and helps the studio have adequate staffing. If fewer than 5 participants register the event may be canceled.

Please create a mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration, drop-in fees, financial aid, etc… please email Sarah sarah@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

Kirtan & Sound Bath w/ Shikha and the Local Bliss Band
2023-05-27 10:15 - 12:15
Come join us for a kirtan (devotional singing and chanting) followed by a meditative sound bath experience. You will be showered in the resonance of special world instruments such as the didgeridoo, The gong, the flute, singing bowls, string instruments and more.

Cost: $30

Financial Assistance Available

PLEASE NOTE: We encourage pre-registration for all programming. Registering in advance guarantees your spot and helps the studio have adequate staffing. If fewer than 5 participants register the event may be canceled.

Please create a mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration, drop-in fees, financial aid, etc… please email Sarah sarah@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

Back to Basics w/ Sonya Burres
2023-05-14 10:15 - 12:15
This workshop is designed for anyone new to yoga, anyone who has been away for a while dueto Covid or Life, or, for those who do other things but just want to see what this Yogabusiness is about. Learn how yoga can be beneficial to you.We will go over the basics and much, much more. You know your body better than anyone so you will find out what works for you. Learn modifications and how props can be used to benefit you inyour practice.

Do I have to be flexible? NO.Do I have to be in good shape? NODo I have to do everything with straight legs? NODo I have to have great balance? NOCan your breath be useful? YESFind ways to take care of yourself in practice, what you like and don’t, and how you feel aboutthis practice. Everyone can do yoga.

Cost: $30

Financial Assistance Available

PLEASE NOTE: We encourage pre-registration for all programming. Registering in advance guarantees your spot and helps the studio have adequate staffing. If fewer than 5 participants register the event may be canceled.

Please create a mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration, drop-in fees, financial aid, etc… please email Sarah sarah@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

Yoga For Back Care w/ Jim Castle
2023-05-13 10:15 - 12:15
This workshop will explore the following:

1) causes of back pain and how yoga can help

2) Specific yoga postures for strengthening the back and increasing range of motion.

The workshop will be active and experiential as we move through a sequence of yoga postures specifically for care of the back.

Cost: $30

Financial Assistance Available

PLEASE NOTE: We encourage pre-registration for all programming. Registering in advance guarantees your spot and helps the studio have adequate staffing. If fewer than 5 participants register the event may be canceled.

Please create a mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration, drop-in fees, financial aid, etc… please email Sarah sarah@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

Spring Kirtan w/ Luna Ray & Friends
2023-05-07 16:00 - 18:00
including Chris Rosser, Alvin Young and Joshua Canter!

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Join Luna Ray & Friends for A Kirtan at Asheville Community Yoga on Sunday May 7th from 4 p.m.- 6 p.m. Kirtan is devotional chanting and it is a tremendously powerful form of Bhakti Yoga. The singing is accompanied by musical instruments and rhythmic drumming, and the audience is encouraged to participate by chanting, clapping and dancing. You will not be able to resist the urge to join in! Please register in advance.

Kids 12 and under attend for free! Doors at 3:30 p.m.

Cost: Sliding Scale $15-$30

PLEASE NOTE: We encourage pre-registration for all programming. Registering in advance guarantees your spot and helps the studio have adequate staffing. If fewer than 5 participants register the event may be canceled.

Please create a mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration, or financial aid, please email Sarah sarah@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

Free Fundraiser Celebration Show
2023-05-04 18:00 - 20:00
(with performances by Free Creatures and Ariel Garcia)

In the courtyard at Asheville Community Yoga

We successfully raised $150,000 through our community fundraiser!

Come celebrate with us on Thursday May 4th from 6 p.m.- 8 p.m! All are welcome!

Free Creatures ( an Oregon-based trio) will be performing, and our dear staff member and teacher Ariel Garcia will be be opening for the group. This is a free event and all you need to bring is your dancing shoes! The Bun Intended (Home-made Thai street food), Milk and Honey (local American fare), and Kombucha from Buchi will be available!

Kids are welcome. Please RSVP in advance through the link below.

Please create a mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration, … please email Sarah sarah@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

Happy Hips & Hamstrings w/ Jot Anant
2023-04-30 10:00 - 12:30
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An array of things can contribute to tightness in the hips & hamstrings; running, stress, sitting, even simple daily activities such as walking! We often carry patterns within our movements, not all of which are good or healthy for our bodies. Restrictions within these regions can cause significant discomfort, even pain.

By better understanding our anatomy, our postural & movement habits, as well as the mechanics of Yoga poses, we can begin to unravel held tension in the hips & hamstrings, creating space for energy to flow more freely throughout the body.

In this playful workshop we will cover basic anatomy for these regions of the body to gain a better understanding of our own unique anatomical structure and how to support our individual needs. We’ll flow deeply in a yang style to create heat and length through the back line of the body as well as the full circumference of the hip. We’ll also rest into yin style postures to target the joints and connective tissues. Throughout the workshop we will utilize props to support all levels of practice.

You’ll learn how to strengthen and stabilize in order to find more flexibility and freedom in this powerful region of the body. As we work systematically and artfully towards a number of peak postures you’ll experience how this balance of yin and yang creates more spaciousness and ease.

Cost: $30, Financial Assistance Available

PLEASE NOTE: We encourage pre-registration for all programming. Registering in advance guarantees your spot and helps the studio have adequate staffing. If fewer than 5 participants register the event may be canceled.

Please create a mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration, drop-in fees, etc… please email Sarah sarah@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

Strong Core, Happy Low Back w/ Sonya Burres
2023-04-29 10:15 - 12:15
It is estimated that up to 84 percent of adults have low back pain at some time in their lives.The good news means you are not alone! Lower back pain can happen for many differentreasons, yet how we move, sleep, and sit can dramatically impact our backs’ health. Often,proper balancing of the deep flexor muscles of the “core” with the extensor muscles of thelower back/pelvis can improve low back pain—and yoga is a wonderful medium for this tooccur! This two-hour workshop will give you some tools and practices to alleviate/prevent andtroubleshoot lower back pain.

Sonya Burres received her RYT-200hr teacher training in Los Angeles, CA fromPure Flow Yoga in 2016. She has been teaching since and relocated to Asheville,NC in January of 2022.

Sonya spent years as a gymnast, which is the basis for her attention to alignmentand form. This workshop is designed to incorporate finding the strength of yourcore (not easy) while keeping your low back safe. This is a skill that is cultivatedover time, once you have the tools to do so.

Cost: $30

Financial Assistance Available

PLEASE NOTE: We encourage pre-registration for all programming. Registering in advance guarantees your spot and helps the studio have adequate staffing. If fewer than 5 participants register the event may be canceled.

Please create a mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration, drop-in fees, financial aid, etc… please email Sarah sarah@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

Yoga At The Wall w/ Katie Freshman
2023-04-23 10:15 - 12:15
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Of the many props available for your yoga practice, the wall is one of the most relatively available prop within our home and studio spaces. By offering comfort and support for the body to release in restorative postures. The wall provides stability, balance, and even the potential to deepen into a stretch. Encouraging more safety and greater security for the body when learning inversions, as well as offering building blocks to variations. Arm balances can also find the support of the wall, freeing us with each attempt of our fears and doubts within the mind. Helpful in finding alignment as well as a reminder to keep certain body parts active; the wall can enhance your overall practice.

During this two hour session we will utilize the studios wall space to investigate alignment principles, stretching, and support within the postures. Leaving with a well rounded exploration of the wall as a beneficial prop for our asana practice. Our journey at the wall may reveal the comfort of poses reclined, seated, standing, balancing and inverting. You are not required to try each pose, this is a workshop to encourage us to meet the practice where we need it. May the wall hold us.

Cost: $30, Financial Assistance Available

PLEASE NOTE: We encourage pre-registration for all programming. Registering in advance guarantees your spot and helps the studio have adequate staffing. If fewer than 5 participants register the event may be canceled.

Please create a mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration, drop-in fees, etc… please email Sarah sarah@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

Alignment 101 w/ Dana Maria
2023-04-22 10:15 - 12:15
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STRENGTHEN & STABILIZE YOUR PRACTICE TO BUILD SAFETY & CONFIDENCE.

Asanas Don’t Have Alignment, People Have Alignment – asanas don’t exist separate from the individuals doing them. In this 2 hour all levels workshop we will slow down the most commonly used yoga postures to properly align and make more accessible. We will explore modifications to suit your body and how to use props to support your practice. Through discussion and demonstration we will discover how to practice yoga more safely and skillfully.

Cost: $30, Financial Assistance Available

PLEASE NOTE: We encourage pre-registration for all programming. Registering in advance guarantees your spot and helps the studio have adequate staffing. If fewer than 5 participants register the event may be canceled.

Please create a mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration, drop-in fees, etc… please email Sarah sarah@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

How to Build A Home Yoga Practice w/ Dana Maria
2023-04-08 10:15 - 12:15
at Asheville Community Yoga

Establishing an independent home practice is a rite of passage for yoga practitioners. It’s the point at which you really learn to move at your own pace, listen and respond to your body, and develop greater consistency and frequency in your yoga practice. Practicing on your own empowers you and gives you new freedom to explore. But that freedom can be overwhelming until you’re comfortable with the tools at hand and know how to get from one place to another. In this 2 hour all levels workshop we will learn some basic building blocks that will aid in putting together your own sequences and approach your home practice with confidence.

Cost: $30, Financial Assistance Available

PLEASE NOTE: We encourage pre-registration for all programming. Registering in advance guarantees your spot and helps the studio have adequate staffing. If fewer than 5 participants register the event may be canceled.

Please create a mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration, drop-in fees, etc… please email Sarah sarah@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

Archetypal Wisdom For Spring
2023-04-01 10:15 - 12:15
Yoga + Women’s Circle w/ Johanna Bowen

at Asheville Community Yoga

Springtime is here, bringing a sense of aliveness & refreshment to the Earth. As we step into Spring, we also step into the realm of the Maiden archetype for women. She is here to lead us through this season, inspire us, bring us joy, & exert an energy of excitement & curiosity into our lives.

The Maiden is a young woman, full of curiosity & hopefulness for the future. She is learning who she is, ready to jump into experiencing life, enraptured with curiosity, & willing to give new things a try. The Maiden is within us all & during the season of Spring, we find access to her very easily.

Join Johanna with Womxn in the Pines for a special gathering as we tap into the Maiden archetype within ourselves to find inspiration & play this season. Learn about the Maiden, participate in seasonal ritual, & enjoy guided discussion, yoga, journal work, + more. Sink into seasonal alignment in a safe space with sisters to support you.

Open to all that identify as a woman.

Cost: $30, Financial Assistance Available

PLEASE NOTE: We encourage pre-registration for all programming. Registering in advance guarantees your spot and helps the studio have adequate staffing. If fewer than 5 participants register the event may be canceled.

Please create a mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration, drop-in fees, etc… please email Sarah sarah@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

Awakening Love ~ A Spring Celebration For Women w/ Amber Acheson & Luna Ray
2023-03-25 15:00 - 18:00
at Asheville Community Yoga

Come Honor and Celebrate the RENEWAL and ALIVENESS

that AWAKENS with the Spring Season!

In this afternoon celebration you can look forward to connecting with

Self, Community, and Earth by…

Opening our Senses with Cacao “Bliss Balls” (or chocolate for those with sensitivities)

Singing and Sharing with Women

Moving and settling in our bodies with Dance and Restorative Yoga

Planting Seeds for Spring: Internally with Intentions and Externally with Flowers!

We do this work together to…

Support Women as we transition from one season to another

Find joy and pleasure in our bodies and in community

Connect with and honor the beauty and bounty of the natural world

AWAKEN LOVE in our hearts and on this planet TOGETHER!!!

We hope you’ll come celebrate the Spring Season with the

Awakening Love Sisterhood!

Cost: $35-$65 Sliding Scale

(Please consider the price of Cacao when determining a price point.)

PLEASE NOTE: We encourage pre-registration for all programming. Registering in advance guarantees your spot and helps the studio have adequate staffing. If fewer than 5 participants register the event may be canceled.

Please create a mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding financial aid, registration, drop-in fees, etc… please email Sarah sarah@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

Astrology Elements: Discover the Wisdom of Astro- Yoga w/ Mary Kathryn Jackson
2023-03-04 10:00 - 12:00
at Asheville Community Yoga

Gain a basic understanding of astrology and how it impacts human behavior and the human experience in this practical, informative, and playful workshop. Together, we’ll discover the gifts and lessons of the zodiac signs, planets, and their elements. Through astro-yoga, we’ll align the yoga asana practice with the wisdom of astrology, so you can incorporate it into your daily routine. You’ll leave feeling grounded, inspired, and equipped with accessible tools to carry you forward.

You can expect:

• An interactive discussion on foundational astrology principles and how they can inform your relationships, work, strengths and challenges, life purpose, life lessons, and more

• Astro-themed yoga asana to integrate the knowledge of the discussion

• Play and exploration of the astrology elements and planetary energies through movement, contemplative practice, etc.

• Expect to have fun — laughter is likely!

Whether you’re a novice or an experienced astrology lover, this workshop will offer you a new perspective with practical directives to integrate into your life.

Mary Kathryn’s intention is to facilitate a space for learning, play, growth, connection, and guidance—and to share the wisdom of the cosmos! She is an experienced certified life coach, trained professional astrologer, energy medicine practitioner, and yoga teacher. Learn more about Mary Kathryn and her teaching style here: www.marykathrynjackson.com/.

No experience needed. Beginner astrology and yoga students are welcome and encouraged to join! Please reach out if you have any questions.

Cost: $30, Financial Assistance Available

PLEASE NOTE: We encourage pre-registration for all programming. Registering in advance guarantees your spot and helps the studio have adequate staffing. If fewer than 5 participants register the event may be canceled.

Please create a mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration, drop-in fees, etc… please email Sarah sarah@ashevillecommunityyoga.org
