Yoga + Community Circle For Queer/ LGBTQ Folks w/ Ariel Garcia
2023-09-16 10:15 - 12:15 (America/New_York) | Asheville Community Yoga, 8 Brookdale Rd, Asheville, North Carolina, 28804, United States
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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

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

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

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!

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

"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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"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)

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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)

@ 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

Yoga For Osteoporosis
2024-01-20 10:15 - 13:15
at Asheville Community Yoga

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

Calming The Nervous System w/ Mila Holy
2024-01-28 10:15 - 12:15
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In this workshop we will use various yogic practices to find peace amidst our busy lives. We will explore breathing techniques, chanting, gentle flow and therapeutic yoga practices, yoga nidra and meditation to calm down our minds. These techniques help us to tap into the parasympathetic nervous system. This system is the rest and digest mode that helps us to feel light, relaxed and care-free.

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

Moving Your Meditation Practice Forward w/ Eddie LeShure
2024-02-11 10:15 - 12:15
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 Maybe you’ve tried meditating, but found it frustrating, perhaps thinking“This is not for me!”? Maybe you’ve meditated before, but been unable to sustain an ongoingpractice and want to? Maybe you meditate regularly, but feel like you are in a rut, not finding thebenefits you desire?

In this workshop you will learn and practice: Mindfulness/Insight meditation Open Monitoring meditation Walking meditation Loving Kindness and Self-Compassion meditations Body Scan meditationAccess to downloadable handouts will also be provided.

This workshop will provide clear and simple guidance on building and sustainingyour meditation practice. A consistent meditation practice helps cultivatemindfulness as a way of being, developing our ability to focus the mind into thepresent moment without judging our experience. When we practice meditation on aregular basis, it enhances our ability to concentrate and develop greater awarenessto observe our thoughts, feelings, and emotions without being caught up with them.Meditation offers insight into these habitual patterns of thinking and relatedreactions, and cultivates the conditions for us to show up in life with greater easeand clarity, rather than getting caught up in impulses and “emotional hijacking”that are problematic. As a result, we can live more skillfully and deal moregracefully with the ups and downs that life inevitably throws our way.Eddie initiated his meditation practice in the early ’80s and has studied, practiced,and participated in numerous retreats in Asia, Europe, and the U.S. with a widerange of Eastern and Western meditation teachers, including H.H. Dalai Lama andThich Nhat Hanh He has lived in two Buddhist retreat centers and spent theequivalent of two years in retreat setting. Though his roots have been in Buddhism, his style of teaching is secular and easily accessible to anyone

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

Therapeutic Yoga For Foot Health w/ Diane Saccone
2024-02-25 10:15 - 12:15
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The foot is the root of the human tree. In this workshop, we will learn how an asana practice positively affects the brain’s neuroplasticity, calms the mind, and helps us balance our lives off the mat. We will challenge our coordination, agility, and balance in tandem with breath-work that will help you to adapt to life’s challenges with a clear and calm mind. This workshop is perfect for all age groups and especially anyone who finds it difficult to still the mind or lives with balance and coordination challenges.

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

6 Week Balance Series for Falls Prevention w/ Diane Saccone
2024-03-18 10:00 - 11:30
^ Please note this date refers to the first of 6 sessions. ( This course will occur over 6 consecutive Mondays from March 18th- April 22th from 10 a.m.- 11:30 p.m.)

at Asheville Community Yoga

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

YACEP CEU’s available to Yoga Instructors through this course. Email Diane at grdngrl54@gmail.com for more information regarding CE credits.

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 For Osteoporosis
2024-03-30 10:15 - 13:15
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.

Refund 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:

A full refund will be issued if you need to withdraw 4+ days before the workshop.

If you need to withdraw 3 or fewer, no refund is provided.

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 Kelsey at kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

Trans Embodiment Workshop w/ Greyson Strzelczyk
2024-03-31 10:15 - 12:15
Please note that March 31st is Easter Sunday
A workshop for transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender expansive folks to come together in a safe space to find peace within our bodies and minds.
Themes/what we’ll do:– developing a kinder, more comfortable relationship with the body– self-acceptance and self-compassion– experience rest, restoration, and healing– taking up space– releasing shame– poses to find relief from gender-affirming, body-altering practices (binding, tucking, etc.)
at Asheville Community YogaCost: $30Financial Aid AvailablePLEASE 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.
Refund 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:

A full refund will be issued if you need to withdraw 4+ days before the workshop.

If you need to withdraw 3 or fewer, no refund is provided.

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 Kelsey at kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

Learn the Art of Thai Massage w/ Eli McNamara
2024-05-18 10:15 - 12:15
Please note: This workshop is limited to 14 participants and you must come with a partner in order to participate.
*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.
*Bring any thicker yoga mats and/or blankets you may have to create a comfortable mat. The studio also has mats and blankets.
*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.
Cost: $30 per personFinancial Aid AvailablePLEASE 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.
Refund 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:

A full refund will be issued if you need to withdraw 4+ days before the workshop.

If you need to withdraw within 3 days or fewer, no refund is provided.

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 Kelsey at kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

Yoga for Healthy Hips & Knees w/ Amy Sawyer
2024-05-19 10:15 - 12:15
Equal amounts of strength & flexibility are essential for good range of motion. Weak hips can contribute to leg and knee pain. Strong hips create stability in the pelvis (our center of gravity) and the spine and minimize low back injuries. Imbalances in the hips can disturb the alignment of the knees and vice versa. In this lecture and practice based workshop, we’ll explore how to maintain healthy hips and knees for long term benefits.
Cost: $30Financial 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.
Refund 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:

A full refund will be issued if you need to withdraw 4+ days before the workshop.

If you need to withdraw within 3 days or fewer, no refund is provided.

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 Kelsey at kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

Trans Embodiment Workshop w/ Greyson Strzelczyk
2024-06-01 10:15 - 12:45
A workshop for transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender expansive folks to come together in a safe space to find peace within our bodies and minds.
Themes/what we’ll do:– developing a kinder, more comfortable relationship with the body– self-acceptance and self-compassion– experience rest, restoration, and healing– taking up space– releasing shame– poses to find relief from gender-affirming, body-altering practices (binding, tucking, etc.)
Please note: This workshop was adjusted to be 2.5 hours long (it was originally 2 hours long).
Cost: $30Financial Aid AvailablePLEASE 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.
Refund 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:

A full refund will be issued if you need to withdraw 4+ days before the workshop.

If you need to withdraw within 3 days or fewer, no refund is provided.

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 Kelsey at kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

Foundation of Ayurveda w/ Irmi Presutto
2024-06-02 10:15 - 12:15
Ayurveda is the sister science of Yoga and both sciences have developed side by side in ancient India thousands of years ago.People in Western societies deal with more and more health problems, especially digestive issues.We can benefit from the wisdom of an uncorrupted, ancient mindset. The key tool for a healthier and calmer life is to know how to achieve proper digestion.
In this workshop you will learn:– How to improve your digestion– How to balance indigestion, constipation, bloating, flatulence, diarrhea.– What’s your ayurvedic body type?– Principles of Ayurveda – what are the five elements? What are the three doshas?– Ayurvedic food staples for everyone to see, taste and smell.Come and join us and learn easy and natural ways to improve your life!Be healthier – be happier!
Cost: $30Financial Aid AvailablePLEASE 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.
Refund 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:

A full refund will be issued if you need to withdraw 4+ days before the workshop.

If you need to withdraw within 3 days or fewer, no refund is provided.

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 Kelsey at kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

Overcoming Addictive Behavior w/ Margaret Kirschner and Eddie LeShure
2024-06-15 10:15 - 12:15
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.
Cost: $30Financial Aid AvailablePLEASE 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.
Refund 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:

A full refund will be issued if you need to withdraw 4+ days before the workshop.

If you need to withdraw within 3 days or fewer, no refund is provided.

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 Kelsey at kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

6 Week Balance Series for Falls Prevention w/ Diane Saccone
2024-06-24 10:00 - 11:30
Please note: This date refers to the first of 6 sessions. This course will occur over 6 consecutive Mondays from June 24th- July 29th from 10 a.m.- 11:30 p.m.

Falls 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.
This 6 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.
This 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.

The program was founded by the US Administration for Community Living, The Robert Woods Johnson Foundation and Centers for Disease and Control Prevention.

The 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.
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
YACEP CEU’s available to Yoga Instructors through this course. Email Diane at grdngrl54@gmail.com for more information regarding CE credits

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.
Refund 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:

A full refund will be issued if you need to withdraw 4+ days before the workshop.

If you need to withdraw within 3 days or fewer, no refund is provided.

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 Kelsey@AshevilleCommunityYoga.org

Reset Your Nervous System for Relaxation w/ Jot Anant
2024-06-30 10:00 - 13:00
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.
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: $45

Financial Aid AvailablePLEASE 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.
Refund 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:

A full refund will be issued if you need to withdraw 4+ days before the workshop.

If you need to withdraw within 3 days or fewer, no refund is provided.

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 Kelsey at kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

Learn the Art of Thai Massage w/ Eli McNamara
2024-07-06 10:15 - 12:15
Update as of July 4: This workshop is FULL! If you would like to be on the waitlist, please email kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

Come with a partner or friend and learn how to support one another through the art of Thai massage. Truly a yogic practice, the Thai approach honors the relationship between giver and receiver, asserting that both equally benefit from the practice. Thai massage incorporates rocking, compressions, and gentle stretching for a full- body experience. Walk away with a short sequence, or flow, to share with your loved ones to foster loving kindness through touch.
Please note: This workshop is limited to 18 participants and you must come with a partner in order to participate.
*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.
*Bring any thicker yoga mats and/or blankets you may have to create a comfortable mat. The studio also has mats and blankets.
*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.
Cost: $30 per personFinancial Aid AvailablePLEASE 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.
Refund 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:

A full refund will be issued if you need to withdraw 4+ days before the workshop.

If you need to withdraw within 3 days or fewer, no refund is provided.

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 Kelsey at kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

Yoga Therapy for Neck & Shoulders with Amy Sawyer
2024-07-07 10:15 - 12:15
In this part lecture and part practice workshop, we’ll review anatomy, posture and proper alignment of the neck and shoulder areas, as well as tools to help avoid or manage pain and maintain mobility for optimal health.
Cost: $30Financial Aid AvailablePLEASE 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.
Refund 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:

A full refund will be issued if you need to withdraw 4+ days before the workshop.

If you need to withdraw within 3 days or fewer, no refund is provided.

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 Kelsey at kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org
