This workshop will explore the following:
1) causes of back pain and how yoga can help
2) Specific yoga postures for strengthening the back and increasing range of motion.
The workshop will be active and experiential as we move through a sequence of yoga postures specifically for care of the back.
This workshop is designed for anyone new to yoga, anyone who has been away for a while due
to Covid or Life, or, for those who do other things but just want to see what this Yoga
business is about. Learn how yoga can be beneficial to you.
We will go over the basics and much, much more. You know your body better than anyone so you will find out what works for you. Learn modifications and how props can be used to benefit you in
your practice.
Come join us for a kirtan (devotional singing and chanting) followed by a meditative sound bath experience. You will be showered in the resonance of special world instruments such as the didgeridoo, The gong, the flute, singing bowls, string instruments and more.
Nurture the innate healing process of the mind and body as it returns to homeostasis after alcohol and drug dependency. We will delve into the intersections of addiction, trauma, and disordered eating and move through an asana and pranayama practice specifically designed to target the parts of the brain most affected by addiction. This will NOT be rooted in a 12 step approach; rather we will use the process of intuition, and allow the body to sit with what arises. This workshop will allow practitioners to set an intention and achieve a state of embodiment, thus illuminating the connection between negative self-talk and the habits it can lead to.
Come sip, play, breath, move, and connect.
Cacao is a gentle heart medicine with the incredible capacity to help us connect to our hearts, release grief, and tap into child-like joy.
We will start with a cacao ceremony (outside if weather permits) during which we will bless and drink our cacao, journey on a guided meditation to help you connect to your heart space, and connect with ourselves and others through gentle connection activities.
Yoga teaches us that we are each born whole, complete, and perfect!! Due to our many life experiences we tend to forget this state of wholeness, we forget who we truly are, and we get lost in our physical, mental, and emotional reactions to life. It is important for us to remember that the human nervous system simply cannot evolve at the rapid pace that society and technology has. Hopefully through what you learn in this workshop you can begin to extend yourself a bit more grace during natural moments of challenge and upset.
Foundations of Flow will bring us a greater understanding of the minute details of each posture. We will discover new depths to the vinyasa practice, and build a solid foundation from which to flow. We will go into detail on the musculature and connective tissues involved in each posture, and discover a deeper understanding of the yoga poses we do so often.
Come boogie to the groovy beats of local Dj Smokifantastic at Asheville Community Yoga!
Join Amber and Luna and the Awakening Love Sisterhood under the light of the moon to share stories, songs, rituals and dance!
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.
Many of the practices and postures that you experience in a yoga class were NOT designed for those of us with menstrual cycles. This workshop will give you insight into the history of yoga, the 4 phases of the menstrual cycle, and how to integrate cyclical living knowledge into your practice to best support your health and vitality.
"So much pulls us off balance and away from our Self. It’s hard to think our way back into aligned presence since it’s thinking (Itself)((our mind’s protective patterns, conditioning, and memory)) that inadvertently knocks us off center. Dance offers a way to move through and around the reflexive mind to reconnect deep within. Our bodies are our elemental wisdom keepers. Conscious movement can tune us into our inner frequency.
