Derived from a Sanskrit root meaning to call, recite, praise, or glorify, put simply, kirtan is the act of praising and glorifying some form of divinity. While such glorification can be expressed in a variety of ways, including through poetry, drama, dance, or any form of oral recitation, kirtan, in its most well-known form, is the call and response singing of a mantra
Mama, it’s time to pause, to breathe, to take an afternoon just for you. By deeply relaxing and replenishing, everything shifts—you think more clearly, have more patience and peace, and can connect more joyfully with your children.
This workshop will address the ways traumatic events impact the body, and practice deeper stretching to access trauma stored in the fascia of the body. We will find safety within our bodies, and with each other, through techniques for nervous system regulation and pain relief.
Asheville Community Yoga is thrilled to be offering a total of 6 weeks of yoga and mindfulness camp this summer for kids ages 5-10! Our yoga camp holistically introduces children to the 8 limbs of yoga in digestible and engaging ways. Summer camp days are filled with a combination of mindfulness, movement, yoga games and activities, art, gardening and more! Children will connect with their breath, have fun as they move their bodies, and tap into their creativity as they express themselves through music, art, storytelling and nature.
Chair yoga is derived from traditional yoga. Most yoga poses can be replicated as seated yoga poses and stretches using a chair making yoga suitable and enjoyable for individuals at all levels of experience and ages. In this workshop, we will learn poses that can be used to build strength and muscle mass, prepare for or pre or post-surgical procedure recovery, reduce stress, and improve mobility and balance in a safe and supported setting.
This workshop is perfect for anyone who struggles with summer heat, feels overheated year-round, or simply wants to deepen their understanding of seasonal wellness and Ayurveda.
The aim of this workshop is to foster connection through curiosity, compassion, and communication, and awaken our innate healing capabilities! We’ll warm up with a few simple partner yoga practices before delving into some basic (but extremely effective!) Thai massage techniques.
Join Jot Anant for an insightful and playful workshop where you’ll explore the anatomy of two essential regions of the body: the hips and hamstrings. We’ll flow deeply in a yang style to create heat and length and also rest into yin style postures to target the joints and connective tissues. This workshop is designed for all levels of practitioners.
The Yoga for the Mature Body Teacher Training is a 30-hour weekend continuing education course designed for yoga instructors who want to deepen their understanding of teaching senior populations.
