Asheville Community Yoga

Yoga For Osteoporosis
2024-01-20 10:15 - 13:15 (America/New_York) | Asheville Community Yoga, 8 Brookdale Rd, Asheville, North Carolina, 28804, United States
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Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become less dense, predisposing them to fractures. This 3 hour evidence based workshop will focus on how specific yoga poses help not only slow the progression of bone loss but create strong bones, reduce bone loss and at the same time improve balance.

This workshop is perfect for all age groups and anyone living with bone health challenges.

Cost: $45

Financial Aid Available

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

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

"A Matter of Balance" Series
2024-01-08 10:00 - 12:00
Through Area Agency on Aging

(*Please note, this is not a one day event but an 8 week series. Class meets Mondays from 10 a.m. – noon beginning January 8th and ending February 26th 2024)

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

The program is designed to benefit older adults who:

Are concerned about falls.

Have sustained falls in the past.

Restrict activities because of concerns about falling.

Are interested in improving flexibility, balance, and strength.

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

Cost: Free for all adults ages 60+

For more information, or to Register, contact:

Brea Kuykendall

(828) 251-7438

brea@landofsky.org

6 Week Balance Series for Falls Prevention w/ Diane Saccone
2024-01-06 13:30 - 15:00
^ Please note this date refers to the first of 6 sessions. ( This course will occur over 6 consecutive Saturdays from Jan 6th-Feb 10th from 1:30 pm- 3:00 pm)

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Falls are the #1 cause of unintentional death in adults 65 andabove and a leading cause of death for adults living with chronicconditions such as heart disease.

This 6 week series works to improve balance, build muscle strength, flexibilityand mobility to enhance overall physical health, which leads to better functioningin daily activities. Participation in the program may also result in better mentalhealth, reduced stress, improved memory and cognition, and increasedself-esteem.

The program is taught in a safe and supported group setting which will provideparticipants the opportunity to feel engaged while having fun and making newfriends.

Diane 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.

Cost: $100 for entire course

(participants must register for entire series, no drop-in attendance)

Financial Aid Available

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

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

Yoga From The Outside In w/ Jot Anant
2023-12-10 10:00 - 12:30
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Kosha is a Sanskrit word meaning ‘sheath’ or ‘covering’. The theory of the 5 Koshas is one of the most ancient descriptions of the body as having five distinct but connected layers. In this workshop you will explore & deepen your connection to each:

Physical

Energetic

Mental/emotional

Intuitive

Spiritual

This offering will include lecture, discussion & discovery. You’ll learn a unique style of practice that allows you to focus on each individual layer, or Kosha, to gradually bring your awareness inward, going deeper & deeper until all that remains is a connection to your true Self, BLISS.

You will receive an in-depth handout so you can continue to explore this profound & ancient theory in your day to day life.

Cost: $30

Financial Aid Available

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

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

Yield to Yin- An Extended Yin Yoga workshop w/ Crista Ellis
2023-12-09 10:15 - 12:15
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Yin Yoga focuses on the connective tissues of the body, improving flexibility, and increasing circulation in the joints. Suitable for all levels of students, Yin Yoga is a perfect complement to the dynamic and muscular (yang) styles of yoga.

This is not your average yin class. This is a potent practice where the challenge is cultivating strength and flexibility in relationship with your mind and body. Poses will be low to the floor, holding anywhere from 3-12 minutes. This extended yin yoga workshop will allow us the time to explore and understand our physical boundaries. We will have the space to safely approach edges and decipher where and when to challenge self-limiting boundaries.

Together, we will cultivate a tender approach to practice patience, breathe deeply, and illuminate the depths within.

Please note: Yin Yoga is not restorative yoga. Like all yoga practices, if the tissues you are targeting for exercise are damaged in some way, please give yourself a chance to heal before resuming your regular practice.

*Room will be heated to 78 degrees.

Cost: $30

Financial Aid Available

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

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

Awakening Love Women's Circle 2023
2023-11-28 19:30 - 20:45
Every 4th Tuesday of the month from 7:30 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.

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Awakening Love Women’s Circle 2023

“Awakening Love” is a community of women who value togetherness, support, growth, and belonging. In this circle, we work together to find connection and reclaim our personal power through contemplative practices such as movement, singing, sharing, time together, and time with Self. It is our belief that when we reclaim our power, our capacity to do powerful things in the world expands!

Cost: $10-$20 sliding scale

Must Register in Advance

Reminder: “Vinyasa Flow for Women” is scheduled from 6:00-7:15pm on Tuesdays, before this circle meets! If you can, join us for both!

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

Fall Into Bhakti- An Autumn Kirtan w/ Luna Ray & Friends
2023-11-11 18:00 - 20:00
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Sliding Scale Cost: $15-$30

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

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

Overcoming Addictive Behavior w/ Eddie LeShure & Margaret Kirschner
2023-11-04 10:15 - 12:15
Through Breath, Movement & Mindfulness Practices

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What if you discovered a way to feel relief from disturbing thoughts, uncomfortable emotions, insistent cravings and impulsive reactions?

Have you completed a treatment program and want to strengthen your recovery?

Are you curious about how trauma-sensitive movement, mindful meditation, and various breathing practices create healthy neuroplasticity?

If we are going to free ourselves from addictive behavior, we must learn how to embrace our full range of thoughts, feelings and physical sensations. You will learn the most practical, effective, and simple body-based practices that quickly shift you from your distracted mind into your intelligent body where you can feel safe to breathe easily, move from your center, and make wise decisions that guide you forward to be the person you know yourself to be. Learn how to rewire your nervous system for maximum resilience and holistic well-being for every part of you.

Margaret Kirschner is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Therapist (E-RYT 500 C-IAYT), ACISTE Certified Mental Health Professional (ACMHP), Breathwork Facilitator, Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) and Birth Doula. Margaret’s professional background includes 9 years of training, supervision, and direct client contact in addiction counseling.

With 23 years experience as a yoga teacher, Margaret has worked as a trauma-sensitive therapist in group settings with thousands of individuals in various treatment facilities for substance misuse and disordered eating. Margaret safely supports individuals in learning to listen to and trust their bodies with an attitude of curiosity and compassion. Her soothing voice and attention to detail provide participants with a safe and empowering experience of mindful contemplation, nurturing movements and breathing patterns that promote nervous system resiliency.

Eddie LeShure is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), Certified YogaInstructor (RYT 200), Meditation Teacher, Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS), Breathwork Facilitator, Spiritual Emergence Coach® (SEC) and person in long-term recovery. His professional background includes 9 years of training, supervision and direct client contact in addiction counseling.

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 hesurvived a rebellion in 1971 that killed 43 inmates and employees. Eddie has facilitated groupsfor many years in numerous treatment and recovery facilities for substance misuse and disorder eating, guided workshops and retreats, plus regularly presents at conferences addressing addiction recovery. His personal healing and recovery and how he works with others have always been guided by deep understanding and compassion.

Cost: $30

Financial Aid Available

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

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

"A Matter of Balance" Series
2023-10-30 10:00 - 12:00
Through Area Agency on Aging

(*Please note, this is not a one day event but an 8 week series. Class meets Mondays from 10- noon beginning October 30th and ending December 18th)

@ Asheville Community Yoga

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.

The program is designed to benefit older adults who:

Are concerned about falls.

Have sustained falls in the past.

Restrict activities because of concerns about falling.

Are interested in improving flexibility, balance, and strength.

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

Cost: Free for all adults ages 60+

For more information, or to Register, contact:

Brea Kuykendall

(828) 251-7438

brea@landofsky.org

"The Power of The Circle" - A Collaborative Leadership & Yoga Training For Women w/ Luna Ray
2023-10-22 15:30 - 18:30
Sundays 3:30- pm 6:30 pm

Oct. 22nd, Oct. 29th, Nov. 5th, Nov. 12th, Nov. 26th & Dec. 3rd.

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For thousands of years people have gathered in circles to heal, learn, thrive and sustain harmony in community. The circles hold space for listening to your own heart of wisdom and healing on a deeper level. This space doesn’t critique and is not intended to be intellectually analyzing or deconstructing but hearing spiritually. I believe our current culture is asking us to use the old ways to support a new paradigm of being and working together. As we learn and lead in this new way, we bring with us more peace, connection and healing in these challenging times.

This training will provide a deep and intimate experience of collaborative leadership. You will gather more understanding of yourself , and all the tools and skills you need to facilitate and model empowered leadership. This can be used in your family circles, corporate circles, yoga circles, one on one relationships, and even with nature. You will learn new ways of being with people in a more skillful and connected way.

Week by week outline of Teachings:

10/22- The Power of The Circle

10/29- The Soul of The Voice

11/5- Remembering Our Inherent Power Together

11/12- The Taoist Leader

11/26 – Elements of The Circle (Leadership nuts, bolts, resources, & more)

12/3- Stepping Up, Stepping Out (Love In Action)

Sliding Scale Cost: $295-$395

Financial Assistance Available

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

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

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40 hr. Yin Yoga Teacher Training w/ Kelly Gilmore
2023-10-20 16:00 - 20:00
^ PLEASE NOTE: This date refers to the first meeting time. This training will take place over the course of 2 weekends (Fri.- Sun.) in October & November. Scroll down for detailed schedule.

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

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

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

Schedule:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cost: $30

Financial Aid Available

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

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

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

Cost: $30

Financial Aid Available

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cost: Donation based (with no minimum amount required)

*This workshop is open to Queer/ LQBTQ folks only

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

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

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

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

ESPECIALLY CRUSTY OLD VETS!

Cost: Donation Based (no minimum amount)

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

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

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

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

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

Cost: $30

Financial Aid Available

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Financial Aid Available

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cost: $30

Financial Aid Available

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

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

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

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

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

Cost: $30

Financial Aid Available

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

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

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

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

This Program is designed to benefit older adults who:

Are concerned about falls.

Have sustained falls in the past.

Restrict activities because of concerns about falling.

Are interested in improving flexibility, balance, and strength.

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

Cost: Free for all adults over 60

To Register, contact:

Brea Kuykendall

(828) 251-7438

brea@landofsky.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

Self, Community, and Mother Nature by…

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

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

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

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

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

Cost: Sliding Scale $35-$65

(Please register in advance.)

Financial Aid Available

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

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

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

Sliding Scale: $15- $30

No one turned away due to lack of funds.

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

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

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

Cost: $30

Financial Aid Available

Cost: $30

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cost: $30

Financial Assistance Available

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cost: $30

Financial Assistance Available

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

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

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

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

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

Cost: $30

Financial Assistance Available

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

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

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

Cost: $30

Financial Assistance Available

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

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

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

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

Cost: $30

Financial Assistance Available

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

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

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

1) causes of back pain and how yoga can help

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

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

Cost: $30

Financial Assistance Available

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

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