Asheville Community Yoga

Open Into Love: Embodying Relationship, A Workshop For Couples
2022-11-13 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Asheville Community Yoga, 8 Brookdale Rd, Asheville, NC, 28804, United States
w/ Michael Greenfield

All Proceeds go towards our Fall Fundraiser!

Sunday November 13th, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

In this workshop we will examine what it means to be in deep romantic connection with our partners. We will learn to listen to the wordless energy that our significant other communicates, to create and sustain the force field of love, and learn the art of embodied intimacy through yogic play.

Together we will move past ego in order to find ultimate bodily communion, experience love that is pure and unconditional, and learn how to use the body as the sacred instrument that it is.

As we cultivate deep listening to your partners wants and desires and transmute them into ultimate connection, we will watch together as separation between the self and the other drop away and become a state of formless love.

There will be some asana, so please dress for movement.

Michael has been doing yoga and relationship work since 1995. He began assisting and leading workshops around the country in 2002, and founded Asheville Community Yoga in 2010. Michael remains the Executive Director of ACY, where he leads regular classes and men’s groups, and has received Best Of awards through Mountain Xpress for the last 10 years.

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Cost: Sliding scale $75-$175 Financial Aid Available

*Individuals will need to register separately.

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 assistance, etc… please email Sarah at sarah@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

Requests for financial assistance must be received 3 days prior to the event, and financial assistance spots are limited.

Stress Management For Teens
2022-11-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Asheville Community Yoga, 8 Brookdale Rd, Asheville, North Carolina, 28804, United States
w/ Rebekah Cummins

This workshop will be based on the why and how of emotional regulation techniques and courages students to observe their emotions with intention and grace. This practice will include restorative yoga, breathing techniques and a guided meditation. Open to ages 12 to 17.

Cost: $30, Financial Assistance Available

Click Here to Register Now

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

If you are in need of financial assistance, please e-mail Sarah. Requests for financial assistance must be received 3 days prior to the event, and financial assistance spots are limited.

Harnessing the Light ~ An Awakening Love Workshop for Women
2022-10-29 14:00 - 17:00
Cultivating Connection and Honoring our Ancestors with Cacao, Dance and More

Oct. 29th 2-5pm

Sliding scale: $35-$55

We invite all women to join our Awakening Love Sisterhood for this sacred circle where we intend to honor and harness the light, energy, and wisdom of our ancestors during this auspicious time of year.

In this experience, Amber and Luna will guide you through…

Building an altar to honor and illuminate the wisdom of our ancestors.

Utilizing the elements to cultivate deeper awareness and connection to Self, each other and beyond.

Calling upon the ancient medicines of dance, chant and cacao to support a deeper journey inward.

Yogic/Vedic scriptures guide us to honor our ancestors diligently. We believe in these guidelines and feel our prayers and offerings will support ALL souls in moving towards a more divine destination. Join us!

Please be prepared with the following…

Photos of your ancestors

A journal and something to write with

Warm layers of clothing

A blanket and something to sit on the ground with (chairs will be provide for those who one)

We hope to hold this event outside. In the event of inclement weather, we will move indoors (no refunds). For financial assistance, please contact Amber, amber@ashevillecommunityyoga.org.

About Cacao:

Cacao has been used for thousands of years in the Mayan culture of South America and beyond for medicinal, spiritual and ceremonial purposes. The Mayans believe that cacao opens the emotional center of our body – our heart chakra. They believe the medicine works specifically by bringing us back to the feelings of love and interconnectedness. The Mayans believe that cacao helps us tune into our true and authentic selves and supports our ability to listen deep within to the callings of our heart where the truth of our power and wisdom are stored.

Cacao beans are the seeds of the cacao tree. The beans, or seeds, are a source of many antioxidants called flavonoids. It’s not clear how these might work in the body, but they appear to relax the blood vessels. This could lead to lower blood pressure, and reduce inflammation and blockage of blood vessels.

Cacao is a mild stimulant. The cacao usually affects people in a similar way as coffee might. Again, you do not need to consume the cacao to have a transformation experience during this gathering.

About Dance:

Dancing heals us.

There are MANY health benefits to dance. Here are just a few…

Improves agility and flexibility

Improves balance and coordination

Improves cardiovascular health

Improves muscle tone and strength

Maintains and builds bone strength

Aids in weight loss or maintenance

Improves memory and cognition

Improves mood

Reduces stress levels

Provides an opportunity to be in community

Boosts self-esteem

When we move our bodies freely to the rhythms of music, we often feel the sensations of liberation, connection and authenticity. Sometimes strong emotions like grief, anger and sadness will surface. Through dancing, we’re provided with an opportunity to feel these emotions. Other times we are greeted with more pleasant emotions such as gratitude, playfulness, and JOY! Dancing helps us get beyond the distractions and contractions of daily life that hold us back from being our best selves. It is truly medicine for the Soul!

About Awakening Love:

Women have gathered together in circles for generations to connect, awaken and explore their natural instinct to love and serve others. As the creators and caretakers of the world,we believe that it is essential for us to come together to open our hearts, lift each other up and hold each other close so we can continue our sacred work in these times. This work is for our: bodies, minds, spirits, communities and planet.

Awakening Love is a circle of women, a sisterhood, that began in 2017. Many of the women who join Awakening Love workshops and retreats have been around since the origins of this special collaboration between our hearts (Amber and Luna) and have grown together over the years.

However, we are an open and revolving circle, always welcoming more kindred hearts to join! We welcome all new and long time sisters into this sacred circle of love where we support one another in accessing connection, authenticity and empowerment. We invite you to join us!
