Breathwork for Awakening Inner Wisdom w/ Andrew Greene
2025-05-31 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Asheville Community Yoga, 8 Brookdale Rd, Asheville, North Carolina, 28804, United States
Breathwork for Awakening Inner Wisdom is an intense, yet therapeutic workshop that empowers you to release physical, mental, and emotional blocks.
We so often try to improve our lives by using our minds, and we forget that there is an intelligence in the body that can do miraculous things. In this workshop, we will go beyond thinking, letting your body take over and unleash its deep, primal intelligence. Your inner wisdom knows the best course to take.

While 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.
Participants from prior sessions have shared a wide range of experiences—some feeling a deep detoxification, others sensing shifts into different dimensions, and many entering profound meditative states.
Yoga mats, blankets, and optional eye pillows will be provided. The 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.
Cost: $30

Financial Aid Available- Please stop by the front desk or email Kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.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.
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. Please reach out for your refund, as it will not be automatically applied to your account.
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, please email Kelsey at kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

Community Kirtan w/ Mantra Mandala
2025-05-31 18:30 - 20:30
Doors open at 6:30, show is 7-8:30pm. Please arrive early for ample time to park and settle in.

What is kirtan?
Derived from a Sanskrit root meaning to call, recite, praise, or glorify, put simply, kirtan is the act of praising and glorifying some form of divinity. While such glorification can be expressed in a variety of ways, including through poetry, drama, dance, or any form of oral recitation, kirtan, in its most well-known form, is the call and response singing of a 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.
Mantra Mandala:
Mantra 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.
Mantra Mandala features Jeremy Staum (vocals, harmonium), Nina Kawar (vocals, percussion), Timothy Burgin (percussion) and Daniel Guyer (cello).
The 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.
Doors open at 6:30, show is 7-8:30pm. Please arrive early for ample time to park and settle in.

Sliding Scale: $10- $30
Please use the drop down menu to pay what you can to support this local band!
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. 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. Please reach out for your refund, as it will not be automatically applied to your account.
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, please email Kelsey at kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

6 Week Balance Series for Falls Prevention w/ Diane Saccone
2025-06-02 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 2nd- July 7th from 10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.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 balanceBuild muscle strengthDeepen Flexibility and mobility
Which 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.

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.

10 YACEP CEU’s available to Yoga Instructors through this course. Email Diane at grdngrl54@gmail.com for more information regarding CE credits
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. 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
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. Please reach out for your refund, as it will not be automatically applied to your account.

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

Snuggle & Stretch Baby and Me Yoga w/ Jocilyn, Josie & Katherine (4-Week Series)
2025-06-04 10:45 - 11:45
The journey into parenthood, whether for the first time or with multiple children, is an ever-evolving and never-ending adventure.
Please note: This is *not* a drop-in class offering. This a 4-week long series on Wednesdays from 10:45am-11:45am. The first date of the series is Wednesday, June 4 and will continue weekly on Wednesdays through June (June 11, 18, and 25), with the goal of building a deeper connection in community through consistency.
In order to cater to those experiencing the first year of this transition, we developed this course designed for new parents/caregivers seeking a safe and nurturing space to breathe, stretch and bond with their new bundle of joy. We wish to create an experience that will allow parents/caregivers to benefit from the physical, emotional and spiritual connection between themselves and their little ones.
One can anticipate light breathwork, gentle movements, strengthening postures, restorative postures, baby massages, and more.
This class is for 0-12 month old babies or pre-walkers. Crawlers are welcome. If you have twins, please consider bringing an additional person with you, if possible.
Guardians, please bring your own blankets. Mats and blocks will be provided for this class. For sanitation purposes, bolsters can only be used if covered/protected by a blanket brought by parents/caregivers.
This series is sliding scale $40-$80 for all 4 classes.
When directed to your Mindbody account, please use the drop-down arrow to select the amount you would like to pay. Your donation supports the teachers and the non-profit studio. Thank you kindly for your consideration to pay what you can.

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. Refund are not automatically sent by Mindbody, so please reach out for your refund.
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 would like to be on the waitlist if a spot in the series should open up, or if you have any questions regarding registration, please email Kelsey at kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

Yogi Book Club
2025-06-06 17:30 - 19:30
Free Community Event!

Grab your book and save the date!
Gather in community to discuss A New Earth: Awakening Your Inner Life’s Purpose by Eckhart Tolle. 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.
Please sign up in advance so we know to expect you!
With his bestselling spiritual guide The Power of Now, Eckhart Tolle inspired millions of readers to discover the freedom and joy of a life lived “in the now.” In A New Earth, Tolle expands on these powerful ideas to show how transcending our ego-based state of consciousness is not only essential to personal happiness, but also the key to ending conflict and suffering throughout the world.
Tolle describes how our attachment to the ego creates the dysfunction that leads to anger, jealousy, and unhappiness, and shows readers how to awaken to a new state of consciousness and follow the path to a truly fulfilling existence. The Power of Now was a question-and-answer handbook. A New Earth has been written as a traditional narrative, offering anecdotes and philosophies in a way that is accessible to all.
Illuminating, enlightening, and uplifting, A New Earth is a profoundly spiritual manifesto for a better way of life—and for building a better world.
*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.
Please 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

Yin Yoga Workshop w/ Kelly Gilmore
2025-06-07 09:00 - 15:00
Are you feeling the call to slow your practice down?Are you looking for a therapeutic style of yoga?Are you desiring greater mobility?Are you wanting to incorporate Yin into your Yoga classes but are seeking more training?
This in-depth workshop is designed to provide you with a deeper understanding of Yin Yoga and how it can inspire self awareness and acceptance. You will walk away with knowledge and an embodied experience of the transformative nature of this practice.
It is appropriate for anyone looking for a deeper understanding of Yin Yoga as a therapeutic technique and/or Yoga teachers looking to incorporate Yin in their classes.
In this Yin Yoga experience, you will gain a deeper understanding of:

The principles and philosophy of Yin Yoga
The function of Connective Tissue
Meridians and Chi
Taoism
Safe Sequencing for teaching or home practice

There will be a lunch break from 12pm-1pm. Please bring your own lunch, we have picnic tables out back.
5 CEUs are available through Yoga Alliance. A handout will be provided. If you would like to, please consider reading any book on Yin Yoga before this workshop.
*This workshop is SOLD OUT.
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. Please reach out for your refund, as it will not be automatically applied to your account.
If you need to withdraw within 3 days or fewer, no refund is provided.

If you have any questions regarding registration, please email Kelsey at kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

Volunteer: June Service Project: Hope for Horses
2025-06-07 10:00 - 13:00
Come out in Support!We’d love to have community support for our monthly Service Project: Hope for Horses

Hope for Horses is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization providing support & care for horses and horse owners in Western North Carolina through rescue services, education, & more.

Volunteer Tasks will Include:Removing Hurricane DebrisMucking PasturesGeneral Land Maintenance

You’ll want to pack snacks and water, boots and gloves, and possibly even a change of clothes!
And yes, there will be plenty of time to love on the horses!
Email Jocilyn@AshevilleCommunityYoga.org to sign-up. For more information, please see here!

Mini-Retreat for Moms w/ Troy Marjenhoff
2025-06-08 13:00 - 15:00
Motherhood can be a lot.
It’s time to pause. To breathe. To take an afternoon just for you.
By spending time deeply relaxing and refilling, everything shifts—you think more clearly, have more patience, feel more peace, and connect more easily with your children. And all of this goodness fills your cup, and rubs off on your kids.
In this Mini-Retreat for Moms, you’ll be guided through a nourishing yoga practice with guided meditation, as well as journaling and personal reflection, all designed to replenish your energy. You’ll connect with other mamas in a real and heartfelt community. You’ll take home simple, effective tools to help you find calm in the busyness of daily life. Every mother, at every stage of motherhood—including pregnancy—is invited into this space of renewal and connection.
The magic comes from personal reflection time for yourself, and then sharing, and listening with other moms, to be seen and heard, and feel connected.
Come as you are. You are welcome to bring a mama friend along, and meet new ones here. Please bring a journal if you have one–if not, paper will be provided. No previous yoga experience is needed.
For more information on Troy, please visit her website at: www.TroyMarjenhoff.com
Cost: $30Financial Aid Available- Please stop by the front desk, call, or email kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.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.
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. Refund are not automatically sent by Mindbody, so please reach out for your refund.
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, please email Kelsey at kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

Volunteer Yoga Teacher Appreciation Week!
2025-06-09 - 2025-06-15
We’re honoring the heart of our studio: our incredible volunteer yoga teachers!

Join in the celebration!

Whether it’s a kind word after class, a thank-you note, a small token of appreciation, or simply showing up with your presence & gratitude — every gesture makes a difference.

Let’s uplift those who uplift us.

Yoga for Healing Trauma w/ Alexandra Culotta
2025-06-14 10:15 - 12:15
Trauma impacts everyone at some point in their life. These experiences are stored in the body and can contribute to lasting symptoms.
In this workshop, we will address the ways traumatic events impact the body. We will find safety in our bodies and with each other. We will practice techniques for nervous system regulation and pain relief. We will practice deeper stretching to access trauma stored in the fascia of the body.
This workshop will begin with a discussion and handouts on the effects of trauma on the nervous system and body, states of arousal, tools for self regulation, and methods for healing trauma. We will then move into a gentle Asana practice, focused on breathwork, centering, and finding calm within the body. Participants will be invited to journal about their experience before a brief break.
The second half will begin with slightly more active practice involving bilateral hemisphere switching and release. As a group, we will practice safety with others through optional shared contact exercises.
Our final phase on our mats will be deeper gentle stretching, to begin accessing the trauma stored within the body. Participants will be invited to journal once again, before we close with a sharing circle.
Participants in this workshop will leave with:

Tools for self-regulation in moments of distress as well as general anxiety
A renewed sense of safety in their bodies as well as with others
Poses to calm and relieve pain associated with trauma and stress
Enhanced understanding of how trauma impacts the body
The knowledge that they can opt out of any part of the workshop and/or do whatever makes them feel safe, without criticism or judgement.

Cost: $30

Financial Aid Available- Please stop by the front desk or email Kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.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.
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. Please reach out for your refund, as it will not be automatically applied to your account.
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, please email Kelsey at kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

Volunteer: Prop Wash Party
2025-06-14 13:45 - 15:45
Come out in Support!We’d love to have community support for our upcoming Prop Wash Party!
While we ask our community to clean the mats and props that they use for class, it’s always helpful to give them all a little extra love here and there!
Please consider helping us give our mats, blocks, and knee pads that extra deep clean on Saturday, June 14th from 1:45pm-3:45pm.
Email Volunteering@AshevilleCommunityYoga.org to sign-up!

Summer Camp 2025
2025-06-16 08:30 - 2025-08-08 15:00
Click here to learn more about the curriculum, tuition, staff, and more.
Asheville Community Yoga is thrilled to be offering a total of 6 weeks of yoga and mindfulness camp this summer for kids ages 5-10!
Our yoga camp holistically introduces children to the 8 limbs of yoga in digestible and engaging ways. Summer camp days are filled with a combination of mindfulness, movement, yoga games, activities, art, gardening, and more!
Children will connect with their breath, have fun as they move their bodies, and tap into their creativity as they express themselves through music, art, storytelling and nature.
Click here to view full camp details for 2025

Building an at Home Chair Yoga Practice (In-Person & Virtual) w/ Diane Saccone
2025-06-21 13:00 - 15:00
Chair yoga is a modified form of yoga that allows you to practice traditional yoga poses while sitting on or standing with the support of a chair. These modifications make yoga more accessible and gentler for people with limited mobility or balance.
Like traditional yoga, chair yoga helps build flexibility, strength, and balance. And it can also promote relaxation through breath. Almost any type of yoga pose from twists to backbends can be modified using a chair that allows people of all abilities to reap the benefits of yoga anywhere there is an available chair.
In this workshop we will explore how chair yoga: •Can serve as a form of low-impact exercise which is easier on the body especially if you have age-related changes in your joints and muscles •Benefits muscle strength•Improves balance and reduces falls risk•Improves our mood•Lowers the risk of chronic disease•Relieves aches and pains
The first hour will be primarily lecture and the 2nd hour will be practice.
An e book will be included as a guide along with a home practice you can use after the workshop.
This workshop is appropriate for anyone new to yoga, those with limited mobility and balance issues as well as anyone recovering from surgery as a post rehabilitation practice
Cost: $30Financial Aid Available- Please stop by the front desk, call, or email kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org.
Click here to register for IN-PERSON
Click here to register for VIRTUAL

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. Please reach out for your refund, as it will not be automatically applied to your account.
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, please email Kelsey at kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

Sail Through the Summer w/ Ayurveda: Ayurvedic Wisdom for Heat Relief w/ Irmi Presutto
2025-06-22 10:00 - 13:00
Summer heat can feel invigorating or overwhelming—but the key to staying comfortable is keeping your body and mind cool.
In this workshop, we’ll explore simple, yet powerful, ways to adjust your diet and lifestyle to beat the heat. Ayurveda offers time-tested wisdom and strategies, from refreshing foods and cooling herbal drinks, to specific breathing techniques and yoga postures designed to regulate body temperature and promote relaxation.
Discover: Kitchen herbs that naturally cool the body Summer-friendly foods for easy digestion Pranayama techniques to soothe the GI tract Yoga poses that calm, cool, and restore balance
This workshop is perfect for anyone who struggles with summer heat, feels overheated year-round, or simply wants to deepen their understanding of seasonal wellness and Ayurveda.
Join Irmi for an interactive experience filled with movement, breathwork, and engaging discussions. Leave feeling refreshed, supported, and in harmony with nature and community.

Cost: $45Financial aid is always available- Please stop by the front desk, call, or email kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.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.
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. Please reach out for your refund, as it will not be automatically applied to your account.
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, please email Kelsey at kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

Partner Yoga & Easy Thai Massage w/ Leaflin Winecoff
2025-06-28 13:00 - 15:00
Partner yoga is a great way to connect with your asana practice in a new way, while deepening connection with a loved one. 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.
We 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!
We’ll warm up with a few simple partner yoga practices before delving into some basic (but extremely effective!) Thai massage techniques. The basics of intelligent body mechanics, giving and receiving, and cultivation of loving kindness are paramount to to this practice, and will be cultivated throughout.
This 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.
Please note: This workshop is limited to 20 participants and you must come with a partner in order to participate.
Both people need to register on Mindbody to reserve your space!
*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.
*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 Available- Please stop by the front desk, call, or email kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.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.
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. Please reach out for your refund, as it will not be automatically applied to your account.
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, please email Kelsey at kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

Happy Hips & Hamstrings w/ Jot Anant
2025-06-29 10:00 - 13:00
The session will begin with an in-depth lecture, diving into the anatomy of these areas to help you gain a better understanding of your unique and individual body structure. This foundational knowledge will empower you to support your own specific needs in your practice.
Tightness in the hips and hamstrings can stem from everyday activities like running, sitting, stress, or even something as simple as walking. Often, we carry unconscious movement patterns that may not serve us well, leading to discomfort or even pain. By deepening your understanding of your anatomy, postural habits, and the mechanics of yoga poses, you’ll begin to release the tension held in these regions, creating more space and allowing energy to flow freely throughout the body.
Following the lecture, we’ll move into a dynamic flow. You’ll experience a deep, Yang-style practice designed to create heat and length along the back line of the body, with a focus on the full circumference of the hips. The session will also include Yin-style postures, where you’ll rest and target the joints and connective tissues, allowing for deep release and rejuvenation. Throughout, props will be used to support all levels of practice, ensuring that everyone feels both comfortable and challenged.
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to strengthen and stabilize these areas to unlock greater mobility and freedom. As we work toward a variety of peak postures, you’ll experience how the balance of Yin and Yang brings about spaciousness and ease in the body.
Each participant will also receive a detailed PDF handout, filled with valuable insights and tips to continue your journey beyond the workshop.
Are you ready to stretch, strengthen, and unlock new possibilities in your body? I can’t wait to guide you through this transformative experience!
Please note: this workshop is 3 hours long.
Cost: $45Financial Aid Available

For more information on Jot Anant, please visit her website at www.JotAnant.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.
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

Yogi Book Club: Breath by James Nestor
2025-07-11 17:30 - 19:30
Free Community Event!

Grab your book and save the date!
Gather in community to discuss “Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art” by James Nestor. 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.
Please sign up in advance so we know to expect you!
‘Who would have thought something as simple as changing the way we breathe could be so revolutionary for our health, from snoring to allergies to immunity? A fascinating book, full of dazzling revelations’ Dr Rangan Chatterjee
There is nothing more essential to our health and wellbeing than breathing: take air in, let it out, repeat 25,000 times a day. Yet, as a species, humans have lost the ability to breathe correctly, with grave consequences. In Breath, journalist James Nestor travels the world to discover the hidden science behind ancient breathing practices to figure out what went wrong and how to fix it.
Modern research is showing us that making even slight adjustments to the way we inhale and exhale can:
– jump-start athletic performance– rejuvenate internal organs– halt snoring, allergies, asthma and autoimmune disease, and even straighten scoliotic spines
None of this should be possible, and yet it is. Drawing on thousands of years of ancient wisdom and cutting-edge studies in pulmonology, psychology, biochemistry and human physiology, Breath turns the conventional wisdom of what we thought we knew about our most basic biological function on its head.
You will never breathe the same again.
*ACY does not provide copies of the book. Please consider checking one out from a local library, or ordering one used!
Please sign up in advance so we know to expect you!
Please 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

Sacred Rest: Yoga Nidra & Sound Healing Through the Chakras w/ Jot Anant (In-Person & Virtual)
2025-08-03 10:15 - 12:15
Join Jot Anant for a sacred journey through the chakras, where stillness meets sound and rest becomes a portal inward.
Guided by the deep calm of Yoga Nidra and the resonant tones of Himalayan bowls & other accompanying instruments, you’ll soften, release, and realign. No effort, no striving—just come as you are and receive the quiet wisdom within.
This deeply restorative experience invites you to journey through the seven major chakras using the powerful practices of Yoga Nidra and Sound Healing. This experiential workshop offers a calming space to explore your inner landscape, release energetic blockages, and reconnect with your natural rhythm.
We’ll begin with gentle grounding techniques to settle the body and mind, then ease into a guided Yoga Nidra—also known as yogic sleep—that brings you into a state of deep relaxation and inner awareness. As you journey through each chakra, you’ll be supported by the soothing vibrations of the Himalayan singing bowls, chimes, and other therapeutic instruments, each attuned to the energy of a specific chakra.
This combination of guided meditation and sound creates space for balance, calm, and clarity—physically, mentally, and energetically.

What to Expect:

Gentle grounding movement & breathwork
A uniquely guided Yoga Nidra session that relaxes and balances the hemispheres of the brain Immersive sound healing aligned with each chakra
Space for rest, reflection, and energetic reset

Who This Is For: Open to all levels—no experience with meditation, yoga, or sound healing required. Come as you are, and allow yourself to fully rest and receive. Leave feeling grounded, nourished, and aligned.
For more information on Jot Anant, please visit her website at www.JotAnant.org.
Cost: $30Financial Aid Available
Click here to register for In-Person
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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

Snuggle & Stretch Baby and Me Yoga w/ Jocilyn & Katherine (4-Week Drop-in Series)
2025-08-06 12:15 - 2025-08-27 13:15
The journey into parenthood, whether for the first time or with multiple children, is an ever-evolving and never-ending adventure.
Please note: This is a 4-week class offering on Wednesdays from 12:15-1:15pm. You are welcome to join any or all of these classes, but they will be capped at 15 students & their children, to allow for ample integration. Please consider registering in advance, and if you cannot make it, please plan to cancel as soon as you know. There will not be a waitlist for this series, but if spaces are open day-of, parents are welcome to sign up last minute.
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Classes are priced with a sliding scale of $10-$20. Please use the drop-down menu to pay what you can to support the teachers and our non-profit.
In order to cater to those experiencing the first year of this transition, we developed this course designed for new parents/caregivers seeking a safe and nurturing space to breathe, stretch and bond with their new bundle of joy. We wish to create an experience that will allow parents/caregivers to benefit from the physical, emotional and spiritual connection between themselves and their little ones.
One can anticipate light breathwork, gentle movements, restorative postures, baby massages, and more.
This class is for 0-12 month old babies or pre-walkers. Crawlers are welcome. If you have twins, please consider bringing an additional person with you, if possible.
Guardians, please bring your own blankets. Mats and blocks will be provided for this class. For sanitation purposes, bolsters can only be used if covered/protected by a blanket brought by parents/caregivers.
Opening circleCentering/Breathwork/ConnectionGentle YogaBaby Yoga/MassageClosing Song
PLEASE NOTE: We encourage pre-registration for all programming. Registering in advance guarantees your spot and helps the studio have adequate staffing.
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 class:

A full refund will be issued if you need to withdraw 48 hours before the class. Please reach out for your refund, as it will not be automatically applied to your account.

If you need to withdraw after the 48 hour window, 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, please email Kelsey at kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

Lion's Gate Full Moon Blacklight Yoga w/ Kasia Kane
2025-08-08 20:00 - 21:30
Let the energy of the Full Moon meet the energy of the Lion’s Gate portal for this intentional Blacklight Yoga class! Find a sense of grounding, connection and release as we move through yoga, breathwork and dance to better align with the self.
Lion’s Gate (August 8th) is when the Sun in Leo aligns with Sirius, the brightest star in the sky. This alignment is believed to open a “portal” of energy, making it a time for spiritual growth, transformation, and manifestation. 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 release what no longer serves you and focus on what is filling your cup.
Through this lens, we can find deeper connection inside, and allow that to transfer to our interactions with others. Allow this space to be an intentional container to reflect to one another and finally accept, understand, release attachments we have held onto.
Blacklight yoga is intended to be a playful and joyful space, fueled by the glowing lights, your energy, and your bright, colorful clothing!

Cost: $20Financial 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. Please reach out for your refund, as it will not be automatically applied to your account.

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

SOMA Breath Alkhemy Journey w/ Kyle Espenshade
2025-08-17 13:00 - 15:00
Note: All breathwork techniques should ideally be done on an empty stomach, or at least 1-2 hrs after eating a full meal. All levels are welcome. Please see contraindications at the bottom of the description.
The SOMA Breath is designed to give you energy, clarity, and improve fitness and endurance in a fun and exciting way. This Alkhemical Breathwork journey will dive into the 4 classical elements of Earth, Water, Air, and Fire, plus the 5th element of Aether or Akasha as a way to harmonize the various layers of the self and ascend the vibrational scale of Being.
This 2 hour workshop combines breathwork, visualization, and our signature SOMA Breath music that helps you synchronize your breathing to a perfect rhythm. It will start with some background/contextual explanations, and a demonstration of the SOMA Breath technique. We will then practice a chanting meditation to help ground and prepare for a guided visualization. The breathwork itself will consist of 5 rounds of the SOMA Breath, which combines rhythmic breathing and breath retentions to safely induce a state of intermittent hypoxia and trigger an endogenous psychedelic experience.
The key to manifesting is reaching peak emotional states and implanting intentions in this heightened state.
Use this time to create powerful visualizations of the future you want to create. Your energy will become charged and your personal magnetism will expand.
Boosts & Improves: Oxygen efficiency, respiratory & cardiovascular health, immune system, bodily coherence, blood sugar levels, vitality, stamina, endurance, tissue/muscle/cell repair & production, flow of cerebrospinal fluid, directed neurogenesis, concentration, cognitive function, memory, emotional & hormonal balance, confidence, growth & circulation of stem-cells for the ultimate healing & regeneration
Releases & Relieves: Asthma, arthritis, aches & pains, sleep disorders, high blood pressure, nasal blockages, addictive behaviors, past traumas, anxiety, depression, resentment, anger & other negative thoughts & emotions
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Slow rhythmic breathing techniques of SOMA Breath are safe to be used for anyone, and can be beneficial for all individuals. Forceful mouth breathing, prolonged breath holds and extended intense fast breathwork/hyperventilation for more than 5 minutes, should NOT be practiced in the case of any of the following:

Severe/critical diseases or infections (Esp. if it impairs your ability to breathe)
Heart issues such has uncontrolled hypertension (usually after a heart attack), a pacemaker, or irregular heart beat (Exception: your doctor gives you specific permission).
Organ failure or late-stage terminal illness
Pregnancy
Epilepsy

Some conditions (Eg: Tinnitus, hernias) may be aggravated by prolonged breath holds and hyperventilation and careful attention to technique is required.
For more info on Kyle and SOMA Alkhemy: please visit his website here.
Cost: $30Financial Aid Available- Please stop by the front desk or email Kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.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.
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. Please reach out for your refund, as it will not be automatically applied to your account.

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

Yogi Book Club: You Belong: A Call for Connection by Sebene Selassie
2025-08-22 17:30 - 19:30
Free Community Event!

Grab your book and save the date!
Gather in community to discuss “You Belong: A Call for Connection” by Sebene Selassie. 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.
Please sign up in advance so we know to expect you!
From much-admired meditation expert and Western Buddhist thought leader, You Belong is a social and spiritual call to action, exploring our tangled relationship with belonging, connection, and each other
To belong is to experience joy and freedom in any moment: to feel pleasure, dance in public, accept death, forgive what seems unforgivable, and extend kindness to yourself and others (note: sometimes what’s kind looks fierce). Even in these times of polarization and planetary crisis, belonging is possible. In fact, belonging is our only way forward. Full of practical wisdom and profound revelations, YOU BELONG makes a winning case for resisting the forces that demand separation and reclaiming the connection—and belonging—that have been ours all along.
*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.
Please 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

Therapeutic Yoga For Foot Health (In-Person and Virtual) w/ Diane Saccone
2025-08-24 10:15 - 13:15
The foot is the root of the human tree.
In this 3 hour workshop, we will review common causes of foot conditions, and how foot related health challenges can cause chronic pain in other parts of the body. We will explore how foot health can negatively influence posture and can challenge our coordination, agility, and balance.
We will work through these challenges in tandem with breathwork that will help you adapt to life’s obstacles with a clear and calm mind. The workshop will start with an interactive lecture followed by stimulating exercises for foot health and improved circulation. The second half will include a class focused on balance, coordination and breathwork.
This worksop is perfect for all age groups, and especially anyone with balance and coordination challenges. Yoga teachers can receive 4 CEUs, and a workbook will be provided for all who attend.
Cost: $45 Financial Aid Available

Please bring a tennis ball, dryer ball, lacrosse ball or anything of the sort if you have one.

Click Here to Register for In-PersonClick Here to Register for Virtual

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. Please reach out for your refund, as it will not be automatically applied to your account.

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

Community Kirtan w/ Mantra Mandala
2025-08-30 18:30 - 21:00
Doors open at 6:30, show is 7-9pm. Please arrive early for ample time to park and settle in.
What is kirtan?
Derived from a Sanskrit root meaning to call, recite, praise, or glorify, put simply, kirtan is the act of praising and glorifying some form of divinity. While such glorification can be expressed in a variety of ways, including through poetry, drama, dance, or any form of oral recitation, kirtan, in its most well-known form, is the call and response singing of a 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.
Mantra Mandala:
Mantra 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.
Mantra Mandala features Jeremy Staum (vocals, harmonium), Nina Kawar (vocals, percussion), Timothy Burgin (percussion) and Daniel Guyer (cello).
The 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.
Doors open at 6:30, show is 7-9pm. Please arrive early for ample time to park and settle in.

Sliding Scale: $10- $30
Please use the drop down menu to pay what you can to support this local band!
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. 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. Please reach out for your refund, as it will not be automatically applied to your account.
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, please email Kelsey at kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

Yoga for Knee & Wrist Sensitivity w/ Dana Maria
2025-09-06 10:15 - 12:15
Join us for a supportive and empowering yoga modifications workshop designed specifically for individuals with knee and wrist sensitivity.
This workshop offers practical tools and accessible variations to help you move safely and confidently on your mat.
Through 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.
Discover how to find more comfort, support, and empowerment to your yoga journey. All bodies and experience levels are welcome!
For more information on Dana, please see her teacher profile here!
*2 CE credits for registered yoga teachers

Cost: $30
Financial Aid Available- Please stop by the front desk or email Kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.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.
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. Please reach out for your refund, as it will not be automatically applied to your account.
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, please email Kelsey at kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

Volunteer Appreciation Potluck Party
2025-09-06 17:00 - 19:00
Free Community Event!

We 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.
This 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.
If 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!

Yoga & Somatic Experiencing with Ocean Gettys LCSW
2025-09-07 10:00 - 13:00
In this workshop, we will explore the intersections between yoga and Somatic Experiencing through the lens of nervous system repair.
We 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.
This 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.
This offering is distinct from the Friday weekly class and previous 2-hour workshops in that there will be more opportunity for:

Q&A w/ teaching portions

Journaling reflection

Blend of large group, partner, and small group discussion

Longer individual practice portion

Multiple co-regulatory practices

Opening and closing sharing to promote integration and community connectedness

Slower pace overall, more time for each section of workshop

You are an integral part of our human community, and your presence is welcomed and celebrated in this space.
Ocean 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.
Cost: $45Financial Aid Available- Please stop by the front desk or email kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.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.
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. Please reach out for your refund, as it will not be automatically applied to your account.

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

Embracing the Change: Yoga & Breath for Menopause & Perimenopause w/ Dana Maria
2025-09-20 10:15 - 12:15
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.
We’ll honor this phase not as a loss, but as a rebirth: a time of wisdom, intuition, and renewal.
Workshop Goals

Offer supportive, accessible tools to manage physical and emotional symptoms

Create a safe and affirming space for open sharing and reflection

Reframe menopause as a rite of passage into deeper embodiment and inner knowing

Connect participants with a supportive community of women walking a similar path

Who This Is For

Women in perimenopause or menopause (approx. ages 40–65)

Those seeking natural tools for managing symptoms

Anyone wanting to feel more empowered, connected, and informed

For more information on Dana, please see her teacher profile here!
*2 CE credits for registered yoga teachers

Cost: $30
Financial Aid Available- Please stop by the front desk or email Kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.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.
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. Please reach out for your refund, as it will not be automatically applied to your account.
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, please email Kelsey at kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

Bodywork for the People! Easy Thai Yoga Bodywork w/ Leaflin Winecoff
2025-09-21 10:15 - 12:15
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.
We 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!
Everyone 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.
The basics of intelligent body mechanics, giving and receiving, and cultivation of loving kindness are paramount to to this practice, and will be cultivated throughout.
This 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.
Please note: This workshop is limited to 20 participants and you must come with a partner in order to participate.
Both people need to register on Mindbody to reserve your space!
*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.
*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.
For more information on Leaflin, please see her teacher profile here!

Cost: $30 per personFinancial Aid Available- Please stop by the front desk, call, or email kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.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.
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. Please reach out for your refund, as it will not be automatically applied to your account.
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, please email Kelsey at kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

3 Week Balance Series for Falls Prevention- Level 2 w/ Diane Saccone
2025-09-22 10:00 - 11:30
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.
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 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.

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: $60 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

For more information on Diane, please see her teacher profile here!

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. Please reach out for your refund, as it will not be automatically applied to your account.

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
