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SUMMARY:Kirtan w/ Mantra Mandala
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 5:30pm\, Kirtan is 6-7:30pm. Please arrive early for ample time to park and settle in.\nWhat is kirtan? \nDerived 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 Sanskrit mantra. Tap into the spiritual energy of bhakti yoga\, the yoga of love and devotion\, as you sing your way to joy and peace. \nMantra Mandala: \nMantra Mandala is a kirtan band based in Asheville\, NC. They weave melody\, rhythm\, and harmony to create an immersive sound that invites listeners into a journey of meditative bliss and devotion. \nMantra Mandala will feature Jeremy Staum (vocals\, harmonium)\, Nina Kawar (vocals\, percussion)\, Mackenzie Wilkins (vocals\, drums) and Vishudda Regner (drums\, kartals). \nThe band’s name\, Mantra Mandala\, represents the intention behind their music. Mantra and mandala are both meditation tools. Mantra is the repetition of sacred sounds. Mandala is a geometric design that represents the wholeness of the Self. The band’s music is like a mandala formed of mantras\, transporting listeners into the state of connectedness that is yoga. \nDoors open at 5:30pm\, Kirtan is 6-7:30pm. Please arrive early for ample time to park and settle in.\nSliding Scale: $10- $30 \nPlease use the drop down menu to pay what you can to support this local band!\nNo one turned away due to lack of funds.  \n\n \nPLEASE 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. \nRefund Policy: We understand that life happens and unforeseen circumstances come up. If life offers up an unexpected event and you need to withdraw from the workshop: \n\nA full refund will be issued if you need to withdraw 4+ days before the workshop. Please reach out for your refund\, as it will not be automatically applied to your account.\nIf you need to withdraw within 3 days or fewer\, no refund is provided.\n\nPlease create a Mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration\, please email Kelsey at  kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org 
URL:https://ashevillecommunityyoga.org/event/community-kirtan-w-mantra-mandala-3/
LOCATION:Asheville Community Yoga\, 8 Brookdale Rd\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Winter Immersion Program w/ Dana Maria & Jot Anant
DESCRIPTION:Has yoga changed your life in some way?\nDo you feel called to explore the deeper layers of this ancient practice?\nAre you seeking a grounded\, heart-centered space to learn\, grow\, and connect?\n\nThis is your invitation to go deeper!\nWhether you’re preparing for a future yoga teacher training or simply feel the pull to understand yoga beyond the postures\, Asheville Community Yoga’s Immersion Program offers a powerful entry point into the full spectrum of the practice. \nMore than intellectual study\, this program is about embodiment\, bringing the teachings of yoga into your body\, your breath\, your relationships\, and your daily life. Each session blends experiential learning with thoughtful inquiry\, encouraging you to integrate what you learn not just on the mat\, but in the way you live\, love\, and serve. \nOver 3 months we will delve into the full spectrum of yoga. This is not just about learning about yoga\, it’s about embodying the practice. Through movement\, breath\, stillness\, conversation\, and connection\, we remember what it means to live in alignment with truth\, love\, and presence. \nWhether you’re brand new to yoga philosophy or already on a spiritual path\, this program will meet you where you are and invite you deeper; into yourself and into a community of kindred spirits. \n Cost: $500-$775 \n \n \n\nSee this link for more details!
URL:https://ashevillecommunityyoga.org/event/winter-immersion-program-w-dana-maria-jot-anant/
LOCATION:Asheville Community Yoga\, 8 Brookdale Rd\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28804\, United States
CATEGORIES:CE Courses,Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T183000
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SUMMARY:Quintessential Pranayama w/ Leaflin Winecoff
DESCRIPTION:This is a workshop about pranayama\, or breath control\, the 4th limb of yoga as described by Patanjali.  \nBreath can be seen as a foundational medicine\, and is truly the gateway between the unconscious and the conscious; the body and the spirit. Pranayama practices have huge potential to increase the quality of our daily lives in profound ways\, and are a great way to prepare the body and mind for deeper meditation (the 7th of Patanjali’s limbs!).  \nIn these 90 minutes\, we will cover 5 essential types of breath practices that correlate with different archetypal energies: Calming\, Balancing\, Energizing\, Clearing\, and Attuning. We will spend plenty of time gaining understanding of each breath\, as well as have an opportunity to meditate silently after each exercise in order to experience and absorb the unique effects of each practice.  \nYou will leave with a deeper understanding of some classic and esoteric breath practices\, and a practical pranayama toolkit that you can take with you everywhere you go! \nLeaflin teaches a weekly donation-based Gentle Flow Wednesday evenings from 6:15-7:15pm. To learn more about her\, please see her teacher profile here! \n  \n \nCost: $25 per personFinancial Aid Available- Please stop by the front desk\, call\, or email kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org. \nPLEASE 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. \nRefund Policy: We understand that life happens and unforeseen circumstances come up. If life offers up an unexpected event and you need to withdraw from the workshop: \n\nA full refund will be issued if you need to withdraw 4+ days before the workshop. Please reach out for your refund\, as it will not be automatically applied to your account.\nIf you need to withdraw within 3 days or fewer\, no refund is provided.\n\nPlease create a Mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration\, please email Kelsey at  kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org
URL:https://ashevillecommunityyoga.org/event/quintessential-pranayama-w-leaflin-winecoff/
LOCATION:Asheville Community Yoga\, 8 Brookdale Rd\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Therapeutic Yoga for Bone Health (In-Person & Virtual) w/ Diane Saccone
DESCRIPTION:A Multimodal Approach to Osteoporosis & Fracture Prevention\nThe benefits of yoga for preventing fractures are multi-faceted. Rather than focusing on just one aspect of fracture prevention\, a yoga practice carefully tailored for osteoporosis covers all the different aspects of fracture prevention to create a balanced routine that addresses not just thinning bones but also the factors that predispose us to loss of mobility and increasing frailty with age. \nThe newest Osteoporosis research has proven that we can turn the challenge of thinning bones into a powerful catalyst for creating greater levels of health\, well-being and energy as we get older. \nThe recipe for preventing osteoporosis-related fractures and frailty is also the recipe for successful aging; the key to enjoying optimal health and well-being all through life. \nIn this workshop you will learn about cutting-edge developments in the field of osteoporosis prevention and treatment\, learn exciting new findings on what it takes to prevent fractures and the specifics of how a yoga and exercise practice can address the main risk factors for osteoporotic fractures.  \nYou will learn:  \n\nHow and why osteoporosis develops and the best ways to prevent it\nHow to interpret DEXA scan numbers and the limitations of current diagnostic approaches\nWhy preventing fractures and preventing frailty as we get older involves more than simply focusing on low bone mass\, and how yoga helps\nThe different ways yoga can help curb fracture risk and the best ways to practice yoga to address a range of risk factors for fractures\nDifferent types of strength-building and how to integrate them into your yoga practice\nHow to target strength-building to prevent the most common types of fractures\, including vertebral fractures\, hip fractures\, and more\nKey precautions for practicing yoga for osteoporosis and any other type of exercise\nThe essential movements you must do every single day to keep your posture and spine strong to help prevent vertebral fractures. \n\nThis workshop will be offered virtually as well as in-person and a workbook will be provided.  \nCost: $45- Financial Aid is Available \nClick Here to Register for In-Person \nClick Here to Register for Virtual \nDiane Saccone\, MS MT (ASACP) ERYT 500 spent the majority of her career in the field of Clinical Laboratory medicine changing careers after her move with her husband to Western North Carolina in 2005. She also developed the active older adult program at the YMCA of Western North Carolina where she served as the Director of Healthy Aging Initiatives and traveled through the Y of the USA as a subject matter expert on aging; lecturing and teaching evidence based falls prevention programs across the country. For more information on Diane\, please see her teacher profile here! \n\n 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. \nRefund Policy: We understand that life happens and unforeseen circumstances come up. If life offers up an unexpected event and you need to withdraw from the workshop: \n\n\nA full refund will be issued if you need to withdraw 4+ days before the workshop. Please reach out for your refund\, as it will not be automatically applied to your account.\n\nIf you need to withdraw within 3 days or fewer\, no refund is provided.
URL:https://ashevillecommunityyoga.org/event/yoga-for-bone-health-in-person-virtual-w-diane-saccone/
LOCATION:Asheville Community Yoga\, 8 Brookdale Rd\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T121500
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SUMMARY:Embracing Darkness\, Welcoming Light: A New Year’s Womxn's Ritual w/ Meredith Rosenbluth
DESCRIPTION:Embracing Darkness\, Welcoming Light:\nA New Year’s Womxn’s Ritual for Releasing and Receiving\nWhile January 1 is the designated new year in the Gregorian calendar\, it remains seasonally and energetically the dead of winter—a time to turn inwards\, rest\, compost\, and reflect. \nIn being with what was\, we can begin to call in what will be. In attuning to the rhythms of nature\, we can give ourselves permission to be unhurried in this process. \nIn this womxn’s gathering\, we will co-create ritual space to tend to ourselves and each other at this turn of the wheel of the year. This ritual circle will include: \n• Building a collaborative altar• Contemplative journaling• Personal sharing of reflections from your 2025 and witnessing others’• Gently guided time to seed-plant intentions for 2026• Somatic practices to release stuck tension and emotions from the body• Group singing/chanting• Compassionately held and facilitated space to serve you in your personal integration of 2025 and orientation to 2026 \nRitual is a sacred\, intentional\, embodied practice of slowing time. It is a choosing to direct attention; to commune with oneself\, ancestors\, energies\, symbols\, and spirit. We need these containers to envision and manifest\, process and honor\, alchemize and release. \nIn this ritual circle\, we welcome:• Authenticity and vulnerability• Non-judgment towards self and others• Agency in participation and non-participation (each practice as invitation\, not requirement)• The full spectrum of human emotion• Honoring confidentiality of what is shared in the container \n \nMeredith is devoted to cultivating attuned\, grounded\, vulnerable\, and joyful spaces to foster meaningful connection and transformation. All of you is welcome\, exactly as you are in any given moment\, always. A somatic emotional health coach and astrologer\, Meredith offers individual coaching\, breathwork\, and group programs through her private practice. You can learn more here.  \nFor more information on Meredith\, please see her teacher profile here! She teaches donation based Meditation weekly on Wednesdays from 1:15-1:45pm. \nCost: $30Financial Aid Available- Please stop by the front desk\, call\, or email kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org. \n \n \nPLEASE 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. \nRefund Policy: We understand that life happens and unforeseen circumstances come up. If life offers up an unexpected event and you need to withdraw from the workshop: \n\nA full refund will be issued if you need to withdraw 4+ days before the workshop. Please reach out for your refund\, as it will not be automatically applied to your account.\nIf you need to withdraw within 3 days or fewer\, no refund is provided.\n\nPlease create a Mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration\, please email Kelsey at  kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org
URL:https://ashevillecommunityyoga.org/event/embracing-darkness-welcoming-light-a-new-years-womxns-ritual-w-meredith-rosenbluth-2/
LOCATION:Asheville Community Yoga\, 8 Brookdale Rd\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T130000
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CREATED:20251117T190814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T192425Z
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SUMMARY:Resonant Release: A Yoga and Sound Healing Micro-Retreat w/ Heather Irene Smith
DESCRIPTION:In this micro-retreat\, we will explore the potent healing power of ​sound.\nThe first part of this micro-retreat will include a sound and mantra infused Bhakti Yoga class with Heather Irene\, and the latter half will include a deep release sound healing with Dawn Sagonias.\nThrough asana (Yoga poses)\, vocalization\, deep vibration\, global music\, and sound healing instruments (gongs\, singing bowls\, and harmonium)\, Heather Irene and Dawn will facilitate a “resonant release-” entraining the brain to the theta brainwave state for deep healing\, working with the subconscious mind\, and activating the parasympathetic nervous system so that the body can reset and direct its healing mechanisms where they are most needed\, physically\, emotionally\, and mentally.\nThis “micro-retreat” will open and close with community connections\, and the opportunity to reflect with others. \nLeave feeling revitalized\, well rested\, and connected to Self\, Source\, and community. \nFor more information on Heather Irene\, please see her teacher profile here! Heather Irene teaches donation-based weekly Gentle Flow Mondays 6:15pm-7:15pm and Vinyasa Flow Saturdays 10:30am-11:30am. \n\nCost: $45Financial Aid Available- Please stop by the front desk\, call\, or email kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org. \n \n \nPLEASE 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. \nRefund Policy: We understand that life happens and unforeseen circumstances come up. If life offers up an unexpected event and you need to withdraw from the workshop: \n\nA full refund will be issued if you need to withdraw 4+ days before the workshop. Please reach out for your refund\, as it will not be automatically applied to your account.\nIf you need to withdraw within 3 days or fewer\, no refund is provided.\n\nPlease create a Mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration\, please email Kelsey at  kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org
URL:https://ashevillecommunityyoga.org/event/resonant-release-a-yoga-and-sound-healing-micro-retreat-w-heather-irene-smith-2/
LOCATION:Asheville Community Yoga\, 8 Brookdale Rd\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T193000
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SUMMARY:New Year Full Wolf Moon Blacklight Yoga w/ Kasia Kane
DESCRIPTION:For many\, the start of a New Year brings reset\, resolutions\, and a chance to find what truly serves you. The full moon has similar beliefs in astrology\, where it is said to represent culmination\, completion\, and release.  This Blacklight Yoga class will be a space to reflect and release 2025\, and sow the seeds of your New Year’s intentions. \nThrough this lens\, we can find deeper connection inside\, and allow that to transfer to our interactions with others. Let this space to be an intentional container to reflect to one another and finally accept\, understand\, release attachments we have held onto.  \n \n\nThis will be a dynamic yoga flow\, catered to all levels! Yogi’s discretion to take what you like and leave what does not serve\, set to melodic house music to guide the flow. This class will have a dance session before flowing on the mat\, as well as a dance fueled closing session before proceeding back to the floor for some winding down and ease into the rest of your evening. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBlacklight yoga is intended to be a playful and joyful space\, fueled by the glowing lights\, your energy\, and your bright\, colorful clothing!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nGrab your neon\, your New Year’s intentions\, and come boogie with us!\n \n\n\n\nCost: $20Financial Aid Available \nTo learn more about Kasia\, please visit her teacher profile here. She teaches donation-based Hot Vinyasa Flow weekly Wednesdays from 7:45pm-8:45pm. \n \nPLEASE 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. \nRefund Policy: We understand that life happens and unforeseen circumstances come up. If life offers up an unexpected event and you need to withdraw from the workshop:  \n\nA full refund will be issued if you need to withdraw 4+ days before the workshop. Please reach out for your refund\, as it will not be automatically applied to your account.\n\n\nIf you need to withdraw within 3 days or fewer\, no refund is provided.  \n\n\nPlease 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 Kelsey at  kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org 
URL:https://ashevillecommunityyoga.org/event/new-year-full-wolf-moon-blacklight-yoga-w-kasia-kane/
LOCATION:Asheville Community Yoga\, 8 Brookdale Rd\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T121500
DTSTAMP:20260423T200430
CREATED:20251117T175110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T171820Z
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SUMMARY:Wring In The New Year w/ Dana Maria
DESCRIPTION:Ring in the New Year by “wringing” out the body and mind in this special class that is designed to do just that.  \nThis 2 hour all levels workshop is an opportunity to reset after the holidays. You will learn a variety of yoga postures that aim to stimulate digestive\, lymphatic and circulatory systems\, helping to release toxins and restore balance in the body. \n Through meditation\, mindfulness\, relaxation and breath work\, we observe and release thought patterns that no longer serve us while setting healthy aligned new intentions for the upcoming year. \nFor more information on Dana\, please see her teacher profile here! Her weekly classes are Wednesdays 7:30-8:30am Warm Vinyasa Flow\, Wednesdays 9-10:15am Vinyasa Flow\, Thursdays 6:15-7:15 Gentle Flow and Fridays 7:30-8:30am Warm Vinyasa Flow. \nCost: $30Financial Aid Available- Please stop by the front desk\, call\, or email kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org. \n \n  \nPLEASE 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. \nRefund Policy: We understand that life happens and unforeseen circumstances come up. If life offers up an unexpected event and you need to withdraw from the workshop: \n\nA full refund will be issued if you need to withdraw 4+ days before the workshop. Please reach out for your refund\, as it will not be automatically applied to your account.\nIf you need to withdraw within 3 days or fewer\, no refund is provided.\n\nPlease create a Mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration\, please email Kelsey at  kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org
URL:https://ashevillecommunityyoga.org/event/wring-in-the-new-year-w-dana-maria-2/
LOCATION:Asheville Community Yoga\, 8 Brookdale Rd\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T121500
DTSTAMP:20260423T200430
CREATED:20250821T205239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T202819Z
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SUMMARY:Return to Light: A Winter Solstice Workshop w/ Dana Maria
DESCRIPTION:Honor the Winter Solstice with a calming\, reflective practice to help you slow down\, realign\, and reconnect. \nThis workshop blends gentle movement\, yin yoga\, breathwork\, and meditation to support rest and renewal as we transition into winter and the new year.  \nInspired by ancient traditions celebrating the return of light\, this experience offers a chance to pause\, release the noise of the season\, and root into what truly matters. \nThis 2-hour workshop is fully guided and experiential.  \nWe’ll move through: -Opening circle + Solstice reflection -Breathwork + meditation-Slow\, intuitive flow -Yin yoga for winter meridians (kidney/bladder) -Restorative savasana + visualization -Journaling and closing reflection  \nParticipants will leave with: -Tools to calm the nervous system and quiet the mind -Breath and movement practices for seasonal balance -Space to reflect and set heartfelt intentions -A sense of grounding\, clarity\, and renewal \n  \nFor more information on Dana\, please see her teacher profile here! \n \n\nCost: $30 \nFinancial Aid Available- Please stop by the front desk or email Kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org \n \nPLEASE 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. \nRefund Policy: We understand that life happens and unforeseen circumstances come up. If life offers up an unexpected event and you need to withdraw from the workshop: \n\nA full refund will be issued if you need to withdraw 4+ days before the workshop. Please reach out for your refund\, as it will not be automatically applied to your account.\nIf you need to withdraw within 3 days or fewer\, no refund is provided.\n\nPlease create a Mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration\, please email Kelsey at  kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org 
URL:https://ashevillecommunityyoga.org/event/return-to-light-a-winter-solstice-workshop-w-dana-maria/
LOCATION:Asheville Community Yoga\, 8 Brookdale Rd\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T121500
DTSTAMP:20260423T200430
CREATED:20250821T193205Z
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UID:240888-1765707300-1765714500@ashevillecommunityyoga.org
SUMMARY:Mantra & Sound Bath on the Mat w/ Heather Irene Smith & Paul Gaeta
DESCRIPTION:Discover the profound connection between sound and consciousness in this mantra-infused All-Levels Yoga class.\nMantras\, powerful sound vibrations originating from ancient traditions\, can be used to cultivate inner peace\, enhance focus\, and deepen your connection to the divine or Source. Heather Irene and Paul Gaeta will weave sound through voice and instruments with movement to create a source of medicine for the body\, mind\, and spirit.  \nThis workshop will be experiential and guide you through: \n\n\nA mantra-themed All-Levels Bhakti Yoga class\, guided by Paul’s live music of ​20 different instruments including Native American flutes (that he makes himself)\, bowls\, gongs\, shakers​\, percussion instruments\, and other indigenous instruments from South America \n\n\nSinging/chanting together with others\, guided by Heather Irene on the harmonium \n\n\nYoga philosophy in relation to mantra \nYou will leave with: \n\n\nA powerful experience of voice\, live music and movement \n\n\nAn introduction to Sanskrit mantras and their holistic power \n\n\nKnowledge of local kirtan (musical mantra) artists and future opportunities to chant with others \n\nInner attunement- leave feeling rested\, attuned\, aligned\nCost: $30- Financial Aid Available- Please stop by the front desk\, call\, or email kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org. \n\n\nFor more information on Heather Irene\, please see her teacher profile here! She teaches weekly donation-based Gentle flow on Mondays 6:15pm-7:15pm and Vinyasa Flow on Saturdays from 10:30-11:30am.  For more information on Paul\, please see his Instagram here. \n \n \nPLEASE 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. \nRefund Policy: We understand that life happens and unforeseen circumstances come up. If life offers up an unexpected event and you need to withdraw from the workshop: \n\nA full refund will be issued if you need to withdraw 4+ days before the workshop. Please reach out for your refund\, as it will not be automatically applied to your account.\nIf you need to withdraw within 3 days or fewer\, no refund is provided.\n\nPlease create a Mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration\, please email Kelsey at  kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org
URL:https://ashevillecommunityyoga.org/event/mantra-on-the-mat-w-heather-irene-smith/
LOCATION:Asheville Community Yoga\, 8 Brookdale Rd\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T193000
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SUMMARY:Yogi Book Club: Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse
DESCRIPTION:Free Community Event!\n \nGrab your book and save the date! \nGather in community to discuss “Siddhartha” by Hermann Hesse. Community Members are welcome to join even if they are unable to finish the book\, as there is much value to be gained from discussion.  \nPlease sign up in advance so we know to expect you! \n*ACY does not provide copies of the book. Please consider checking out from your local library\, or buying used. The audiobook is available as well. \nFrom GoodReads.com: \nHerman Hesse’s classic novel has delighted\, inspired\, and influenced generations of readers\, writers\, and thinkers. In this story of a wealthy Indian Brahmin who casts off a life of privilege to seek spiritual fulfillment. Hesse synthesizes disparate philosophies–Eastern religions\, Jungian archetypes\, Western individualism–into a unique vision of life as expressed through one man’s search for true meaning. \n \nFor more information on Stephen\, please see his teacher profile here! \nPlease create a Mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration\, please email Kelsey at  kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org
URL:https://ashevillecommunityyoga.org/event/yogi-book-club-siddhartha-by-hermann-hesse/
LOCATION:Asheville Community Yoga\, 8 Brookdale Rd\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T121500
DTSTAMP:20260423T200430
CREATED:20250904T192901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T193808Z
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SUMMARY:Travel Ready: Yoga On-The-Go & Off the Mat w/ Chelsea Trinka
DESCRIPTION:Prepare for holiday travel and gatherings with an on-the-go yoga toolkit designed for busy schedules and cramped spaces. This 2-hour workshop will emphasize mobility\, circulation\, and nervous system balance: skills you can use wherever the holidays take you. \nThrough a mix of breathwork\, mobility drills\, targeted stretches\, and mini-flows\, you’ll learn how to keep your practice alive and aches and pains at bay\, outside of the studio\, without a mat. \nTopics include: \n\nLoosening tight hips\, shoulders\, and the spine from long hours of sitting\nBoosting circulation and energy with travel-friendly movements\nResetting your nervous system with breath techniques for stress\, jet lag\, or pre- and post-gathering jitters\nUsing everyday items as yoga props\nBuilding a 10-minute hotel room sequence you can take anywhere\n\nExpect a mix of movement\, strength\, and restorative practices\, along with practical tips you can use at the airport\, in the car\, or even at the Thanksgiving table. Instruction is woven into guided practice\, with space for participant questions throughout. You’ll leave with simple tools\, a take-home routine\, and the confidence to keep your practice alive wherever you are. \nAbout your guide: Chelsea is a traveler at heart and has studied yoga and meditation on-the-go for over twenty years across four continents\, weaving movement and mindfulness into one practice. She invites curiosity and presence\, guiding students to explore the meeting point of body and mind\, both on and off the mat. \nFor more information on Chelsea\, please see her teacher profile here! \nCost: $30Financial Aid Available- Please stop by the front desk\, call\, or email kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org. \n \n \nPLEASE 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. \nRefund Policy: We understand that life happens and unforeseen circumstances come up. If life offers up an unexpected event and you need to withdraw from the workshop: \n\nA full refund will be issued if you need to withdraw 4+ days before the workshop. Please reach out for your refund\, as it will not be automatically applied to your account.\nIf you need to withdraw within 3 days or fewer\, no refund is provided.\n\nPlease create a Mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration\, please email Kelsey at  kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org
URL:https://ashevillecommunityyoga.org/event/travel-ready-yoga-on-the-go-off-the-mat-w-chelsea-trinka/
LOCATION:Asheville Community Yoga\, 8 Brookdale Rd\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T121500
DTSTAMP:20260423T200431
CREATED:20250902T145056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T175856Z
UID:240987-1763806500-1763813700@ashevillecommunityyoga.org
SUMMARY:Build your Sadhana w/ Drew JC
DESCRIPTION:Sadhana is our daily spiritual/wellbeing practice.\n\n\nThe essence of this workshop is to fortify you with an ‘every day’ home practice combining the fundamentals of kundalini yoga and meditation:  pranayama techniques (breath work)\, the bandhas ( body locks)\, spinal alignment\, mudras and mantra. Come explore the art of discipline and leave with an “every day” tool to start your day.  \n\nKundalini yoga\, unlike strictly asana practices\, focuses on harmonizing the nervous system with the endocrine system.  When activated and aligned\, these two systems give rise to our fully actualized self. A complete Kundalini practice includes a Kriya (a set of exercises with an intended result)\, breath\, meditation and mantra.  \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this workshop we will:\n\n\nCover a brief history of kundalini yoga:  its roots\, how it spread around the world\, its utility as a daily maintenance practice for body\, mind and spirit and then dive deeper into the art of the practice\nExplore the nuances of body locks/the bandhas (Maha bandha and its 3 components)\nDiscuss the importance of proper spinal alignment\nLearn fundamental tools for effective pranayama\nUnderstand the benefits of opening the throat chakra through chanting\nTake a deep dive into various Kriyas: Sat Kriya\, stretch pose\, kriya for the adrenals and kidneys as well as Nabhi Kriya\n\n\nHow the workshop will flow: \n\nAn initial information session on the above topics\nExecute a complete practice together including kriya and a meditation with interspersed reminders of proper practice\nAmple time for Questions and Answers\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop is for everyone!  As a novice\, it will dramatically shorten your learning curve through highlighting some of the fundamentals of the practice of kundalini yoga. As a seasoned practitioner\, it will strengthen your practice through thoughtful cues and deeper examinations of the how and why of each kriya we practice. \n\n\n\n\nDrew JC will offer depth from his 9 years teaching experience and 15 years of practice. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou will leave this workshop with a home practice.\n\n\n  \nFor more information on Drew JC\, please see his teacher profile here!  \nCost: $30Financial Aid Available- Please stop by the front desk\, call\, or email kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org. \n \n \nPLEASE 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. \nRefund Policy: We understand that life happens and unforeseen circumstances come up. If life offers up an unexpected event and you need to withdraw from the workshop: \n\nA full refund will be issued if you need to withdraw 4+ days before the workshop. Please reach out for your refund\, as it will not be automatically applied to your account.\nIf you need to withdraw within 3 days or fewer\, no refund is provided.\n\nPlease create a Mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration\, please email Kelsey at  kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org
URL:https://ashevillecommunityyoga.org/event/build-your-sadhana-w-drew-jc/
LOCATION:Asheville Community Yoga\, 8 Brookdale Rd\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T113000
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SUMMARY:6 Week Balance Series for Falls Prevention w/ Diane Saccone
DESCRIPTION:Please note: This date refers to the first of 6 sessions.This course will occur over 6 consecutive Mondays from November 10th through December 15th from 10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. \nFalls are the #1 cause of unintentional death in adults 65 and above and a leading cause of death for adults living with chronic conditions such as heart disease.\nThis 6 week series works to:\nImprove balanceBuild muscle strengthDeepen Flexibility and mobility\nWhich all lead to enhancing overall physical health\, which leads to better functioning in daily activities. Participation in the program may also result in better mental health\, reduced stress\, improved memory and cognition\, and increased self-esteem.\n\nThis program is based on 8 forms of Tai Chi that were adapted to focus on falls prevention. There will be no time spent on the floor; all the exercises will be either sitting or standing. In each class\, there will be seated warm ups and cool downs that focus on building lower and upper body strength. We will focus on how sleep\, nutrition\, stress\, shoes and a sedentary lifestyle contribute to increased falls risk. \n With over 100 people through our program in the last 18 months we have seen a 91% decrease in falls risk.  \n\n\n\nThe program was founded by the US Administration for Community Living\, The Robert Woods Johnson Foundation and Centers for Disease and Control Prevention. \n\n\nThe program is taught in a safe and supported group setting which will provide participants the opportunity to feel engaged while having fun and making new friends.\n  \n10 YACEP CEU’s available to Yoga Instructors through this course. Email Diane at grdngrl54@gmail.com for more information regarding CE credits  \nDiane Saccone\, MS MT (ASACP) ERYT 500 spent the majority of her career in the field of Clinical Laboratory medicine changing careers after her move with her husband to Western North Carolina in 2005. She also developed the active older adult program at the YMCA of Western North Carolina where she served as the Director of Healthy Aging Initiatives and traveled through the Y of the USA as a subject matter expert on aging; lecturing and teaching evidence based falls prevention programs across the country. For more information on Diane\, please see her teacher profile here!\nCost: $100 for entire course\n \nParticipants must register for entire series\, no drop-in attendance. If you miss a session\, you will be able to access a video recording. Please reach out to Kelsey for that recording.  Kelsey@AshevilleCommunityYoga.org\nFinancial Aid Available \n\n  \n  \nPLEASE 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. \nRefund Policy: We understand that life happens and unforeseen circumstances come up. If life offers up an unexpected event and you need to withdraw from the workshop: \n \n\n\nA full refund will be issued if you need to withdraw 4+ days before the workshop. Please reach out for your refund\, as it will not be automatically applied to your account.\n\n\nIf you need to withdraw within 3 days or fewer\, no refund is provided. \n\n\nPlease 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 Kelsey@AshevilleCommunityYoga.org
URL:https://ashevillecommunityyoga.org/event/6-week-balance-series-for-falls-prevention-w-diane-saccone-10/
LOCATION:Asheville Community Yoga\, 8 Brookdale Rd\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28804\, United States
CATEGORIES:CE Courses,Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T200431
CREATED:20250821T194740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T204645Z
UID:240908-1762693200-1762700400@ashevillecommunityyoga.org
SUMMARY:Breathwork for Deep Insight and Emotional Release w/ Andrew Greene
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nWhile sometimes intense\, breathwork is an incredibly safe and simple modality. All that is required is a little bit of focus and effort to get beyond your normal waking state. \nThis workshop will help you access the deep intelligence within your body that always knows exactly what you need. You may experience powerful emotions\, flashes of creativity\, or even find that your body has released long-held aches and pains.  \nThe workshop will begin with a brief grounding practice\, and end with an integration circle. A carefully curated playlist will guide you through the breathwork portion.  \nEveryone will be provided with a yoga mat\, blankets\, and an eye covering so that their experience can be as internal and private as possible. If you would prefer to bring your own eye-mask\, please do.  \nThe only necessary preparation is to abstain from eating a heavy meal at least 3 hours before the event. A *light* lunch or small snack at least an hour beforehand is okay. This is because deep breathwork will cause a lot of movement in your internal organs\, and a full stomach could turn into an upset stomach. You will be laying down the entire time. \nFor more information on Andrew\, please see his teacher profile here!  \nCost: $30 \n\nFinancial Aid Available- Please stop by the front desk or email Kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org \n \nPLEASE 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. \nRefund Policy: We understand that life happens and unforeseen circumstances come up. If life offers up an unexpected event and you need to withdraw from the workshop: \n\nA full refund will be issued if you need to withdraw 4+ days before the workshop. Please reach out for your refund\, as it will not be automatically applied to your account.\nIf you need to withdraw within 3 days or fewer\, no refund is provided.\n\nPlease create a Mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration\, please email Kelsey at  kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org 
URL:https://ashevillecommunityyoga.org/event/breathwork-for-deep-insight-and-emotional-release-w-andrew-greene/
LOCATION:Asheville Community Yoga\, 8 Brookdale Rd\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T121500
DTSTAMP:20260423T200431
CREATED:20250821T202222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T204305Z
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SUMMARY:Astrology for Inner Alchemy: Personal Integration through the Signs and Planets w/ Meredith Rosenbluth
DESCRIPTION:Astrology for Inner Alchemy:\nPersonal Integration through the Planets and Signs\nIn this two hour workshop\, we will delve into our personal natal astrology charts through education\, group discussion\, journaling\, and guided visualization as a vehicle for transformation.  \nYou will leave with an understanding of your personal chart alongside awareness of how your chart reflects sticky or challenging aspects of your life. Using your chart as a portal\, we will work with these challenging aspects in ways that invite new\, compassionate openings and meaningful self-integration.  \nThis workshop is suitable for complete astrology beginners as well as seasoned astrologers! Astrology is an ancient science that maps each of our unique celestial imprints\, woven from a collection of archetypal energies.  \nIn this workshop we will: • Learn the basics of how to read an astrology chart • Learn the meanings of each of the planets and signs • Discover the archetypal energies that are alive in your personal chart and how they show up for you\, both in shadow and light • Be guided through a process of internal inquiry around personal challenges\, wounds\, or patterns in your life\, investigating their correlations with your chart • Engage in practices to help shift your relationship to these personal challenges • Learn\, grow\, and connect in a dynamic and compassionate group container \n Astrology is not prescriptive; it is a mirror\, an invitation\, a blueprint within which we all uniquely animate the opportunities and challenges it contains. Exploring your life through this framework is one of many paths to increased self-understanding\, self-acceptance\, and healing.  \nMeredith is devoted to cultivating attuned\, grounded\, vulnerable\, and joyful spaces to foster meaningful connection and transformation. All of you is welcome\, exactly as you are in any given moment\, always. A somatic emotional health coach and astrologer\, Meredith offers individual breathwork\, coaching\, and group programs through her private practice. You can learn more here.  \nFor more information on Meredith\, please see her teacher profile here! \nNOTE FOR PARTICIPANTS: If possible\, please pull your natal astrology chart in advance and bring a printed copy to the workshop. You can get your chart here. \nCost: $30Financial Aid Available- Please stop by the front desk\, call\, or email kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org. \n \n \nPLEASE 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. \nRefund Policy: We understand that life happens and unforeseen circumstances come up. If life offers up an unexpected event and you need to withdraw from the workshop: \n\nA full refund will be issued if you need to withdraw 4+ days before the workshop. Please reach out for your refund\, as it will not be automatically applied to your account.\nIf you need to withdraw within 3 days or fewer\, no refund is provided.\n\nPlease create a Mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration\, please email Kelsey at  kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org
URL:https://ashevillecommunityyoga.org/event/astrology-for-inner-alchemy-personal-integration-through-the-signs-and-planets-w-meredith-rosenbluth/
LOCATION:Asheville Community Yoga\, 8 Brookdale Rd\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T200431
CREATED:20250822T001048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T202733Z
UID:240934-1762592400-1762614000@ashevillecommunityyoga.org
SUMMARY:Yoga Beyond the Poses: Understanding the 8 Limbs w/ Dana Maria
DESCRIPTION:“Yoga” is more than what we physically do on the mat. In fact\, what many know as “yoga”- the asana- is just one part of eight. \nThis day-long immersion invites practitioners of all levels to explore the full spectrum of yoga through the lens of the 8 Limbs of Yoga\, as outlined in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras.\nMore than just a physical practice\, yoga offers a path of ethical living\, inner clarity\, and spiritual depth.  \nBlending philosophy\, guided reflection\, movement\, breathwork\, and meditation\, this experiential workshop is designed to make ancient teachings accessible\, embodied\, and relevant to everyday life.  \nParticipants will leave with a deeper understanding of how to live their yoga on and off the mat.\n \nWorkshop Goals:\n\nIntroduce and demystify the 8 Limbs of Yoga in an inclusive\, digestible format\nOffer practices to embody each limb through asana\, breath\, meditation\, and reflection\nProvide a supportive container for community connection and inner inquiry\nInspire participants to integrate yogic principles into daily life\n\nWorkshop Outline:\n\nExploration of Yamas & Niyamas through journaling and gentle movement\nEmbodied Asana & Pranayama practice\nGuided practices for Pratyahara\, Dharana\, Dhyana\, and discussion on Samadhi\nClosing restorative sequence and integration circle\n\nWho It’s For: Open to all levels—yoga teachers\, curious students\, and seekers interested in deepening their connection to the heart of yoga. This is a bite-sized offering of what one can expect to learn from an immersion program\, or a yoga teacher training. \nWe recommend acquiring a copy of “The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali” By Satchidananda for further or deeper dive as the workshop is based around the teachings in this book. \nThere will be a lunch break from 12pm-1pm. Please bring your own lunch\, we have picnic tables out back. \n5 CEUs are available through Yoga Alliance. A handout will be provided.  \nFor more information on Dana\, please see her teacher profile here! \nCost: Sliding scale of $75-$125. Please use the drop down menu to select the price the best fits your budget. \n \nPLEASE 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. \nRefund Policy: We understand that life happens and unforeseen circumstances come up. If life offers up an unexpected event and you need to withdraw from the workshop: \n\nA full refund will be issued if you need to withdraw 4+ days before the workshop. Please reach out for your refund\, as it will not be automatically applied to your account.\nIf you need to withdraw within 3 days or fewer\, no refund is provided.\n\nPlease create a Mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration\, please email Kelsey at  kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org
URL:https://ashevillecommunityyoga.org/event/yoga-beyond-the-poses-understanding-the-8-limbs-w-dana-maria/
LOCATION:Asheville Community Yoga\, 8 Brookdale Rd\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28804\, United States
CATEGORIES:CE Courses,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T200431
CREATED:20250709T180938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T203439Z
UID:240701-1762536600-1762543800@ashevillecommunityyoga.org
SUMMARY:Yogi Book Club: Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
DESCRIPTION:Free Community Event!\n \nGrab your book and save the date! \nGather in community to discuss “Between The World and Me” by Ta-Nehisi Coates. Community Members are welcome to join even if they are unable to finish the book\, as there is much value to be gained from discussion.  \nPlease sign up in advance so we know to expect you! \n*ACY does not provide copies of the book. Please consider checking out from your local library\, or buying used. The audiobook is available as well. \nFrom GoodReads.com: \n“This is your country\, this is your world\, this is your body\, and you must find some way to live within the all of it.” \n  \nIn a profound work that pivots from the biggest questions about American history and ideals to the most intimate concerns of a father for his son\, Ta-Nehisi Coates offers a powerful new framework for understanding our nation’s history and current crisis. Americans have built an empire on the idea of “race\,” a falsehood that damages us all but falls most heavily on the bodies of black women and men—bodies exploited through slavery and segregation\, and\, today\, threatened\, locked up\, and murdered out of all proportion. What is it like to inhabit a black body and find a way to live within it? And how can we all honestly reckon with this fraught history and free ourselves from its burden? \n  \nBetween the World and Meis Ta-Nehisi Coates’s attempt to answer these questions in a letter to his adolescent son. Coates shares with his son—and readers—the story of his awakening to the truth about his place in the world through a series of revelatory experiences\, from Howard University to Civil War battlefields\, from the South Side of Chicago to Paris\, from his childhood home to the living rooms of mothers whose children’s lives were taken as American plunder. Beautifully woven from personal narrative\, reimagined history\, and fresh\, emotionally charged reportage\,Between the World and Meclearly illuminates the past\, bracingly confronts our present\, and offers a transcendent vision for a way forward. \n \nFor more information on Stephen\, please see his teacher profile here! \nPlease create a Mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration\, please email Kelsey at  kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org
URL:https://ashevillecommunityyoga.org/event/yogi-book-club-between-the-world-and-me-by-ta-nehisi-coates/
LOCATION:Asheville Community Yoga\, 8 Brookdale Rd\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T200431
CREATED:20250821T191724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T191156Z
UID:240889-1762077600-1762088400@ashevillecommunityyoga.org
SUMMARY:Resonant Release: A Yoga and Sound Healing Micro-Retreat w/ Heather Irene Smith
DESCRIPTION:In this micro-retreat\, we will explore the potent healing power of ​sound.\nThe first part of this micro-retreat will include a sound and mantra infused Vinyasa Yoga class with Heather Irene\, and the latter half will include a deep release\, 90 minute sound healing with Dawn Sagonias.\nThrough asana (Yoga poses)\, vocalization\, deep vibration\, global music\, and sound healing instruments (gongs\, singing bowls\, and harmonium)\, Heather Irene and Dawn will facilitate a “resonant release-” entraining the brain to the theta brainwave state for deep healing\, working with the subconscious mind\, and activating the parasympathetic nervous system so that the body can reset and direct its healing mechanisms where they are most needed\, physically\, emotionally\, and mentally.\nLeave feeling revitalized\, well rested\, and connected to Self\, Source\, and community. \nFor more information on Heather Irene\, please see her teacher profile here! \n\nCost: $45Financial Aid Available- Please stop by the front desk\, call\, or email kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org. \n \n \nPLEASE 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. \nRefund Policy: We understand that life happens and unforeseen circumstances come up. If life offers up an unexpected event and you need to withdraw from the workshop: \n\nA full refund will be issued if you need to withdraw 4+ days before the workshop. Please reach out for your refund\, as it will not be automatically applied to your account.\nIf you need to withdraw within 3 days or fewer\, no refund is provided.\n\nPlease create a Mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration\, please email Kelsey at  kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org
URL:https://ashevillecommunityyoga.org/event/resonant-release-a-yoga-and-sound-healing-micro-retreat-w-heather-irene-smith/
LOCATION:Asheville Community Yoga\, 8 Brookdale Rd\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Take Up Some Space! Practice Setting Boundaries\, Asking for Help\, and Receiving Care w/ Travis Redtail & Eden Sipperly
DESCRIPTION:This interactive workshop offers group exercises to help you build confidence in your daily interactions with guided meditation\, vocalization\, scenario improv\, somatic experiencing\, and reiki healing. \nJoin Eden and Travis for a 2.5 hour workshop exploring ways of Taking Up Space – where participants practice the art of speaking their boundaries\, asking for assistance\, and receiving care all within a supportive group setting.  \nGuided in four parts\, participants will: 1) Meditate on their existing strengths with Taking Up Space (guided meditation) 2) Explore their blockages with Taking Up Space in daily life (group discussion) 3) Practice Taking Up Space in group improv exercises (group activity) 4) Practice receiving care in a group reiki healing session (lying down)  \nAbout Eden: Eden is a clinical mental health counselor CMHCA\, Registered Reiki Master/Teacher with the International Center for Reiki Training (ICRT)\, recovery coach\, and meditation guide. She is passionate about the healing powers of connection: to Self\, community\, earth\, and spirit. \nAbout Travis: Travis facilitates extraordinary group experiences that revitalize individuals and teams through the power of community connection. He has facilitated hundreds of participants in workshops on Leadership\, Vitality\, and Yoga – serving corporate clients\, wellness studios\, and festivals for over a decade. \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n For more information on Travis\, please see his teacher profile here! \nCost: $35Financial Aid Available- Please stop by the front desk\, call\, or email kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org. \n \n \nPLEASE 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. \nRefund Policy: We understand that life happens and unforeseen circumstances come up. If life offers up an unexpected event and you need to withdraw from the workshop: \n\nA full refund will be issued if you need to withdraw 4+ days before the workshop. Please reach out for your refund\, as it will not be automatically applied to your account.\nIf you need to withdraw within 3 days or fewer\, no refund is provided.\n\nPlease create a Mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration\, please email Kelsey at  kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org
URL:https://ashevillecommunityyoga.org/event/take-up-some-space-practicing-boundaries-asking-for-help-and-receiving-care-w-travis-redtail/
LOCATION:Asheville Community Yoga\, 8 Brookdale Rd\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T200431
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SUMMARY:ACY's 15th Birthday Party
DESCRIPTION:Free Community Event!\n \n🎉 Celebrating 15 Years of Community & ConnectionJoin us in celebrating 15 beautiful years of Asheville Community Yoga.  \nWhat started as a humble space for healing has blossomed into a vibrant sanctuary for thousands.As a nonprofit studio we’ve grown from the ground up\, rooted deeply in the heart of Asheville and nourished by the love and care of this incredible community. \n \n📅 Save the Date:Sunday\, October 12th4:00–6:30pm \nOur theme\, Rooted in Asheville\, Rising in Community\, reflects our journey: grounded in mutual support\, growing through shared care\, and rising together as a collective. This celebration is more than a birthday\, it’s a tribute to every person who has walked through our doors\, rolled out a mat\, volunteered time\, donated resources\, or simply held space. \nTogether\, we’ve made donation-based yoga and healing possible for 15 years and together\, we rise into what’s next. \n🌱 Come Celebrate With: \n\nMusic & Good Vibes from the Sun Sippers\nDelicious Eats & Drinks from Delish Venezuelan Food Truck\, Mehfil Indian Food Truck & The Runaway Cafe\nHealing Experientials including Chair Massage\, Reiki\, Tarot Readings\, Thai Bodywork\, Sound Healing & more\nKids Activities so little ones can join the fun\, too!\n\nWhether you’ve been with us since the beginning or just discovered our space\, we invite you to gather\, connect\, and celebrate this milestone with us. \nLet’s honor how far we’ve come\, together. \nCome celebrate 15 years of yoga\, healing\, and heart. Come celebrate community. Come celebrate you.
URL:https://ashevillecommunityyoga.org/event/acys-15th-birthday-party/
LOCATION:Asheville Community Yoga\, 8 Brookdale Rd\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T121500
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CREATED:20250514T231202Z
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SUMMARY:Standing On the Sky: An Approach to Headstand w/ Leaflin Winecoff
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop we will explore intelligent methods of approaching the illustrious pose that is headstand. \nStep by step\, we will learn how to prepare the body for this pose\, essentials of alignment\, & how to incorporate bandha for greater ease. We will also explore some alternatives to headstand\, that still give all the benefits of inverting. Students will leave with a greater sense of trust in themselves\, and the fresh new perspective that inversions have to offer. \nBenefits of inverting:\n~Increased blood flow to the brain & other vital organs \n~Builds core strength\, balance &  proprioceptive awareness \n~Gives fresh perspective \n\n~Builds confidence! \n\n\n\n\n\nIn this workshop we will:\n~Thoroughly warm up the entire body\, especially the wrists\, shoulders\, core & spine \n~Play with fun ways of finding the specific muscles it takes to lift off\, without actually inverting \n~Discuss how to fall safely \n~Learn a step by step method for going into headstand/handstand without “kicking up” \n\n~Explore alternate inversions for beginners (such as waterfall & shoulder stand) & options for advanced practice (scorpion\, forearm balance)  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome learn how you can “Stand on the sky” and find the joy of going up-side-down! \nFor more information on Leaflin\, please see her teacher profile here! \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nCost: $30 per personFinancial Aid Available- Please stop by the front desk\, call\, or email kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org. \nPLEASE 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. \nRefund Policy: We understand that life happens and unforeseen circumstances come up. If life offers up an unexpected event and you need to withdraw from the workshop: \n\nA full refund will be issued if you need to withdraw 4+ days before the workshop. Please reach out for your refund\, as it will not be automatically applied to your account.\nIf you need to withdraw within 3 days or fewer\, no refund is provided.\n\nPlease create a Mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration\, please email Kelsey at  kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org
URL:https://ashevillecommunityyoga.org/event/standing-on-the-sky-an-approach-to-headstand-w-leaflin-winecoff/
LOCATION:Asheville Community Yoga\, 8 Brookdale Rd\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T121500
DTSTAMP:20260423T200431
CREATED:20250818T155157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T204000Z
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SUMMARY:Integrative Breathwork for Self-Discovery with Margaret Kirschner & Eddie LeShure
DESCRIPTION:ACY will provide eye-coverings for this workshop\, but please bring your own if you would prefer. \nPlease refrain from eating 1-2 hours before practicing intense breathwork. \nIntegrative Breathwork is a powerful adjunct to meditation and yoga\, effective for working with addiction\, trauma\, depression\, and anxiety. The process is very safe and simple\, combining accelerated breathing with evocative music in an eyes closed setting. You remain in complete control of your own process. \nIntegrative Breathwork Sessions • Expand your mind • Receive inner guidance • Create and strengthen new neural pathways  \nEvocative music and dynamic breathing open the door to insights and inner guidance • Learn to trust yourself • Know that your answers are within • Gain confidence\, feel lighter • Loosen the negative grip of past trauma \nDynamic Breathing\, Expanded Mind Taking fuller breaths more rapidly\, accompanied by carefully selected music that guides your experience\, can nudge you into a non-ordinary state of consciousness. Your brain’s typical default mode relaxes. Most of us have an overactive\, self-critical “monkey mind\,” which slips out of the way as we continue to breathe faster\, more deeply\, and continuously. Soon\, inner wisdom reveals important insights which can shift a dysfunctional habitual thinking pattern\, providing a new way to look at ourselves and our relationship to the events of our life. \nSoftens the Grip of Past Conditioning For many people\, noticing\, accepting\, and expressing authentic feelings is a learned skill that requires practice. A common phrase is “What you resist persists.” it is natural to resist what is uncomfortable and lean\, instead\, towards avoiding that discomfort by suppressing emotions and stifling the ones that we perceive are not acceptable\, such as anger or sadness\, perhaps. Integrative breathwork recognizes the pervasive impact of personal and collective trauma and responds with tools that untangle it while also intending to avoid re-traumatization. It is an efficient way to clear conditioned resistance. \nIf you are pregnant\, have cardiovascular concerns\, severe hypertension (untreated high blood pressure)\, severe mental illness\, epilepsy or have had recent surgery\, infection\, illness or fever\, please do not sign up.  If you have asthma\, please bring your inhaler with you. \n  \nCost: $30Financial Aid Available- Please stop by the front desk\, call\, or email kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org. \nMargaret Kirschner is a Certified Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Therapist (E-RYT 500 C-IAYT)\, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)\, ACISTE Certified Mental Health Professional (ACMHP)\, Peer Support Specialist (CPSS)\, Breathwork Facilitator and Birth Doula. Margaret safely supports individuals in learning to listen to and trust their bodies with an attitude of curiosity and compassion. Says Margaret\, “My greatest joy is witnessing people reclaiming their lives through the simple and profound practices of yoga\, breathwork\, and mindfulness.” For more information on Margaret\, please see her teacher profile here! \nEddie LeShure is a Certified Yoga Instructor (RYT 200)\, Meditation Teacher\, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)\, Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS)\, Spiritual Emergence Coach ® (IMHU)\,and Breathwork Facilitator. Eddie’s personal journey took him deep into the throes of active addiction and incarceration on a drug arrest. His two years behind bars were mostly spent in the notorious Attica Prison where he survived a rebellion in 1971 that killed 43 inmates and employees. As a survivor of extreme trauma\, his personal healing and how he works with others has always been guided by deep understanding and compassion. As co-owner of A Mindful Emergence LLC\, he provides preparation\, facilitation and integration for those intentionally using plant medicines and other psychedelics. His primary passion is providing trauma-sensitive\, somatic mindfulness and self-compassion practices to support us effectively embracing our full range of thoughts\, feelings and physical sensations. For more information on Eddie\, please see his teacher profile here! \nFor more information on Margaret and Eddie’s organization\, please see their website here. \n \nPLEASE 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. \nRefund Policy: We understand that life happens and unforeseen circumstances come up. If life offers up an unexpected event and you need to withdraw from the workshop:  \n\nA full refund will be issued if you need to withdraw 4+ days before the workshop. Please reach out for your refund\, as it will not be automatically applied to your account.\n\n\nIf you need to withdraw within 3 days or fewer\, no refund is provided.  \n\n\nPlease create a Mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration\, please email Kelsey at  kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org 
URL:https://ashevillecommunityyoga.org/event/integrative-breathwork-for-self-discovery-with-margaret-kirschner-eddie-leshure-3/
LOCATION:Asheville Community Yoga\, 8 Brookdale Rd\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Yogi Book Club: The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer
DESCRIPTION:Free Community Event!\n \nGrab your book and save the date! \nGather in community to discuss “The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself” by Michael A. Singer. Community Members are welcome to join even if they are unable to finish the book\, as there is much value to be gained from discussion.  \nPlease sign up in advance so we know to expect you! \n*ACY does not provide copies of the book. Please consider checking out from your local library\, or buying used. The audiobook is available as well. \nFrom GoodReads.com: \nWhat would it be like to free yourself from limitations and soar beyond your boundaries? What can you do each day to discover inner peace and serenity?The Untethered Soul offers simple yet profound answers to these questions. \n  \nWhether this is your first exploration of inner space\, or you’ve devoted your life to the inward journey\, this book will transform your relationship with yourself and the world around you. You’ll discover what you can do to put an end to the habitual thoughts and emotions that limit your consciousness. By tapping into traditions of meditation and mindfulness\, author and spiritual teacher Michael A. Singer shows how the development of consciousness can enable us all to dwell in the present moment and let go of painful thoughts and memories that keep us from achieving happiness and self-realization. \n  \nCopublished with the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS)The Untethered Soul begins by walking you through your relationship with your thoughts and emotions\, helping you uncover the source and fluctuations of your inner energy. It then delves into what you can do to free yourself from the habitual thoughts\, emotions\, and energy patterns that limit your consciousness. Finally\, with perfect clarity\, this book opens the door to a life lived in the freedom of your innermost being. \n  \nFor more information on Stephen\, please see his teacher profile here! \nPlease create a Mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration\, please email Kelsey at  kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org
URL:https://ashevillecommunityyoga.org/event/yogi-book-club-the-untethered-soul-by-michael-singer/
LOCATION:Asheville Community Yoga\, 8 Brookdale Rd\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T200431
CREATED:20250812T170244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T145058Z
UID:240827-1758535200-1758540600@ashevillecommunityyoga.org
SUMMARY:3 Week Balance Series for Falls Prevention- Level 2 w/ Diane Saccone
DESCRIPTION:Please note: This date refers to the first of 3 sessions.This course will occur over 3 consecutive Mondays from Sept. 22nd\, Sept. 29th and Oct. 6th from 10 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. \nFalls are the #1 cause of unintentional death in adults 65 and above and a leading cause of death for adults living with chronic conditions such as heart disease.\nThis 3 week series works to improve balance\, build muscle strength\, flexibility and mobility to enhance overall physical health\, which leads to better functioning in daily activities. Participation in the program may also result in better mental health\, reduced stress\, improved memory and cognition\, and increased self-esteem.\n\nThis program is based on 8 forms of Tai Chi that were adapted to focus on falls prevention. There will be no time spent on the floor; all the exercises will be either sitting or standing. In each class\, there will be seated warm ups and cool downs that focus on building lower and upper body strength. We will focus on how sleep\, nutrition\, stress\, shoes and a sedentary lifestyle contribute to increased falls risk. With over 100 people through our program in the last 18 months we have seen a 91% decrease in falls risk.  \n\n\n\nThe program was founded by the US Administration for Community Living\, The Robert Woods Johnson Foundation and Centers for Disease and Control Prevention. \n\n\nThe program is taught in a safe and supported group setting which will provide participants the opportunity to feel engaged while having fun and making new friends.\nDiane Saccone\, MS MT (ASACP) ERYT 500 spent the majority of her career in the field of Clinical Laboratory medicine changing careers after her move with her husband to Western North Carolina in 2005. She also developed the active older adult program at the YMCA of Western North Carolina where she served as the Director of Healthy Aging Initiatives and traveled through the Y of the USA as a subject matter expert on aging; lecturing and teaching evidence based falls prevention programs across the country.\nCost: $60 for entire course\n(participants must register for entire series\, no drop-in attendance)\nFinancial Aid Available \nYACEP CEU’s available to Yoga Instructors through this course. Email Diane at grdngrl54@gmail.com for more information regarding CE credits\n  \n\nFor more information on Diane\, please see her teacher profile here! \n\n \n\n \n \nPLEASE 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. \nRefund Policy: We understand that life happens and unforeseen circumstances come up. If life offers up an unexpected event and you need to withdraw from the workshop:  \n\nA full refund will be issued if you need to withdraw 4+ days before the workshop. Please reach out for your refund\, as it will not be automatically applied to your account.\n\n\nIf you need to withdraw within 3 days or fewer\, no refund is provided.  \n\n\nPlease 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 Kelsey at  kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org 
URL:https://ashevillecommunityyoga.org/event/3-week-balance-series-for-falls-prevention-level-2-w-diane-saccone-2/
LOCATION:Asheville Community Yoga\, 8 Brookdale Rd\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T121500
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CREATED:20250602T155557Z
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SUMMARY:Bodywork for the People! Easy Thai Yoga Bodywork w/ Leaflin Winecoff
DESCRIPTION:Thai yoga massage (sometimes called “lazy person’s yoga”) is an ancient practice that can be described as a symbiotic healing dance\, where the benefits of yoga are experienced by both the giver and the receiver.  \nWe use hands\, feet\, elbows\, knees\, rhythm and gravity to gently open the energetic channels of the body\, restoring ease and flow. This practice is done fully clothed on a mat on the floor\, and typically does not use oils. The aim of this workshop is to foster connection through curiosity\, compassion\, and communication\, and awaken our innate healing capabilities! \nEveryone can benefit from receiving a little bodywork. And everyone who has a heart has the capacity to offer healing! This workshop will cover a variety of simple techniques base in Thai Yoga Bodywork\, that are accessible for nearly all bodies. Students will leave with a toolkit of useful skills to share with loved ones\, and a blissful feeling in their bodies. \nThe basics of intelligent body mechanics\, giving and receiving\, and cultivation of loving kindness are paramount to to this practice\, and will be cultivated throughout. \nThis is not a training to become a professional bodyworker\, but is meant to provide participants with useful tools to be shared with friends and loved ones. The hope is that you’ll leave feeling great in your own body\, and inspired to help others feel great in theirs! *Please do come with a partner you feel comfortable practicing with.  \nPlease note: This workshop is limited to 20 participants and you must come with a partner in order to participate.  \nBoth people need to register on Mindbody to reserve your space!\n*Modifications and variations will be shared for every technique taught as there is no one-size-fits-all massage. Please arrive in good health and ability to communicate your body’s needs. \n*You must be a Licensed Massage Therapist in the state of North Carolina to charge for bodywork. Please share this practice responsibly with those you trust. \nFor more information on Leaflin\, please see her teacher profile here! \n \nCost: $30 per personFinancial Aid Available- Please stop by the front desk\, call\, or email kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org. \nPLEASE 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. \nRefund Policy: We understand that life happens and unforeseen circumstances come up. If life offers up an unexpected event and you need to withdraw from the workshop: \n\nA full refund will be issued if you need to withdraw 4+ days before the workshop. Please reach out for your refund\, as it will not be automatically applied to your account.\nIf you need to withdraw within 3 days or fewer\, no refund is provided.\n\nPlease create a Mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration\, please email Kelsey at  kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org
URL:https://ashevillecommunityyoga.org/event/bodywork-for-the-people-easy-thai-yoga-bodywork-w-leaflin-winecoff/
LOCATION:Asheville Community Yoga\, 8 Brookdale Rd\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T121500
DTSTAMP:20260423T200431
CREATED:20250708T165608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T202642Z
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SUMMARY:Embracing the Change: Yoga & Breath for Menopause & Perimenopause w/ Dana Maria
DESCRIPTION:This two hour workshop is designed for women experiencing perimenopause and menopause. Through yoga\, meditation\, breathwork\, and meaningful group connection\, participants will explore ways to ease common symptoms such as hot flashes\, anxiety\, mood swings\, fatigue\, and insomnia while cultivating a deeper understanding of this powerful life transition. \nWe’ll honor this phase not as a loss\, but as a rebirth: a time of wisdom\, intuition\, and renewal. \nWorkshop Goals \n\n\nOffer supportive\, accessible tools to manage physical and emotional symptoms \n\n\nCreate a safe and affirming space for open sharing and reflection \n\n\nReframe menopause as a rite of passage into deeper embodiment and inner knowing \n\n\nConnect participants with a supportive community of women walking a similar path \n\n\nWho This Is For \n\n\nWomen in perimenopause or menopause (approx. ages 40–65) \n\n\nThose seeking natural tools for managing symptoms \n\n\nAnyone wanting to feel more empowered\, connected\, and informed \n\n\nFor more information on Dana\, please see her teacher profile here! \n*2 CE credits for registered yoga teachers \n\nCost: $30 \nFinancial Aid Available- Please stop by the front desk or email Kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org \n \nPLEASE 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. \nRefund Policy: We understand that life happens and unforeseen circumstances come up. If life offers up an unexpected event and you need to withdraw from the workshop: \n\nA full refund will be issued if you need to withdraw 4+ days before the workshop. Please reach out for your refund\, as it will not be automatically applied to your account.\nIf you need to withdraw within 3 days or fewer\, no refund is provided.\n\nPlease create a Mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration\, please email Kelsey at  kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org 
URL:https://ashevillecommunityyoga.org/event/embracing-the-change-yoga-breath-for-menopause-perimenopause-w-dana-maria/
LOCATION:Asheville Community Yoga\, 8 Brookdale Rd\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28804\, United States
CATEGORIES:CE Courses,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T200431
CREATED:20250625T230338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T182151Z
UID:240616-1757239200-1757250000@ashevillecommunityyoga.org
SUMMARY:Yoga & Somatic Experiencing with Ocean Gettys LCSW
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, we will explore the intersections between yoga and Somatic Experiencing through the lens of nervous system repair. \nWe will practice asana and mindful social engagement utilizing SE skills and themes in service to healing our connection with our bodies\, hearts\, planet\, and each other. \nThis three hour window will allow for deeper regulation\, connection\, and integration. We will explore several themes collaboratively through mindful sharing & reflection in circle format throughout the workshop\, with partner and small group connection as well . We’ll review trauma from a nervous system lens\, as well as common dysregulation patterns. This workshop aims to provide tools for self regulation & coregulation\, while applying foundational SE principles in yoga application.  \nThis offering is distinct from the Friday weekly class and previous 2-hour workshops in that there will be more opportunity for: \n\n\nQ&A w/ teaching portions \n\n\nJournaling reflection \n\n\nBlend of large group\, partner\, and small group discussion \n\n\nLonger individual practice portion \n\n\nMultiple co-regulatory practices \n\n\nOpening and closing sharing to promote integration and community connectedness \n\n\nSlower pace overall\, more time for each section of workshop \n\n\nYou are an integral part of our human community\, and your presence is welcomed and celebrated in this space.  \nOcean is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who also offers individual somatic based therapy sessions in private practice. For more information on Ocean’s work as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner please visit Psychology Today. \nCost: $45Financial Aid Available- Please stop by the front desk or email kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org  \n \nPLEASE 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. \nRefund Policy: We understand that life happens and unforeseen circumstances come up. If life offers up an unexpected event and you need to withdraw from the workshop:  \n\nA full refund will be issued if you need to withdraw 4+ days before the workshop. Please reach out for your refund\, as it will not be automatically applied to your account.\n\nIf you need to withdraw within 3 days or fewer\, no refund is provided.  \n\n\nPlease 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 Kelsey at  kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org 
URL:https://ashevillecommunityyoga.org/event/yoga-somatic-experiencing-with-ocean-gettys-lcsw/
LOCATION:Asheville Community Yoga\, 8 Brookdale Rd\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Appreciation Potluck Party
DESCRIPTION:Free Community Event!\n \nWe are coming together to celebrate ALL the volunteers that serve this community! From the 70 volunteer yoga teachers\, daily volunteers cleaning our bathrooms\, those that help clean our studios every day\, those that help keep our landscaping tidy and our campus green\, the Zen & Now volunteers that organize the clothing and help keep the shop looking fresh\, and so many more…. there are hundreds of hands making Asheville Community Yoga possible. \nThis gathering is meant for community connection\, and showering volunteers with appreciation. Please join us as we give thanks to the volunteers who help make this space accessible and welcoming for all.  \nIf you’d like to bring a dish or treat\, please sign up here.  This will help to ensure we have diversity in the food offerings. If you have a special talent you’d like to offer for entertainment\, come by the desk to apply!
URL:https://ashevillecommunityyoga.org/event/volunteer-appreciation-potluck-party/
LOCATION:Asheville Community Yoga\, 8 Brookdale Rd\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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UID:240426-1757153700-1757160900@ashevillecommunityyoga.org
SUMMARY:Yoga for Knee & Wrist Sensitivity w/ Dana Maria
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a supportive and empowering yoga modifications workshop designed specifically for individuals with knee and wrist sensitivity.  \nThis workshop offers practical tools and accessible variations to help you move safely and confidently on your mat.  \nThrough practice and discussion you will learn how to adapt common poses\, use props effectively\, and build strength and mobility without strain. Whether you’re managing an injury or looking for a more comfortable practice\, this session will help you honor your body while still enjoying the full benefits of yoga.  \nDiscover how to find more comfort\, support\, and empowerment to your yoga journey. All bodies and experience levels are welcome! \nFor more information on Dana\, please see her teacher profile here! \n*2 CE credits for registered yoga teachers \n\nCost: $30 \nFinancial Aid Available- Please stop by the front desk or email Kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org \n \nPLEASE 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. \nRefund Policy: We understand that life happens and unforeseen circumstances come up. If life offers up an unexpected event and you need to withdraw from the workshop: \n\nA full refund will be issued if you need to withdraw 4+ days before the workshop. Please reach out for your refund\, as it will not be automatically applied to your account.\nIf you need to withdraw within 3 days or fewer\, no refund is provided.\n\nPlease create a Mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration\, please email Kelsey at  kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org 
URL:https://ashevillecommunityyoga.org/event/yoga-for-knee-wrist-sensitivity-w-dana-maria/
LOCATION:Asheville Community Yoga\, 8 Brookdale Rd\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28804\, United States
CATEGORIES:CE Courses,Workshops
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