“A Matter of Balance” Series (Through Area Agency on Aging)

Asheville Community Yoga 8 Brookdale Rd, Asheville, North Carolina, United States

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.

Yoga & The Menstrual Cycle w/ Annalise Yagya Jyoti

Asheville Community Yoga 8 Brookdale Rd, Asheville, North Carolina, United States

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.

Dance Yourself Free w/ Sharah Saltzgiver

Asheville Community Yoga 8 Brookdale Rd, Asheville, North Carolina, United States

 "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.

Empowered Birth w/ Eli McNamara & Kristin Loe

Asheville Community Yoga 8 Brookdale Rd, Asheville, North Carolina, United States

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.

Yoga for Perimenopause & Menopause w/ Dr. Krystal Kinnunen

Asheville Community Yoga 8 Brookdale Rd, Asheville, North Carolina, United States

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.

Intro to Yoga For Vets w/ Pete West

Asheville Community Yoga 8 Brookdale Rd, Asheville, North Carolina, United States

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!

Yoga + Community Circle For Queer/ LGBTQ Folks w/ Ariel Garcia

Asheville Community Yoga 8 Brookdale Rd, Asheville, North Carolina, United States

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.

Unlock The Power of Intention with Yoga Nidra w/ Kathy Reardon

Asheville Community Yoga 8 Brookdale Rd, Asheville, North Carolina, United States

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!

Chant Your Heart- An Introduction to Mantra w/ Rian Austin

Asheville Community Yoga 8 Brookdale Rd, Asheville, North Carolina, United States

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!

Volunteer Appreciation Party!

Asheville Community Yoga 8 Brookdale Rd, Asheville, North Carolina, United States

Join us in the courtyard for a bonfire, live music & quality time together! Halloween costumes welcome. The entire community is invited to come celebrate our amazing volunteer teachers and studio volunteers!

40 hr. Yin Yoga Teacher Training w/ Kelly Gilmore

Asheville Community Yoga 8 Brookdale Rd, Asheville, North Carolina, United States

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.