Awakening Love: New Year, New World w/ Amber Acheson and Luna Ray

Asheville Community Yoga 8 Brookdale Rd, Asheville, North Carolina, United States

These women are on a mission to support other women in accessing connection, authenticity and empowerment. They believe that we each have a karmic responsibility to do our part to co-create the world we want to be part of, AND they understand that often there are barriers in this work, inside and out, especially for women.

In this workshop Amber and Luna hope to create a space where women can...
* Find Deep Connection to Self, Source and Sisters...
* Be both Vulnerable and Brave, Digging Deep into Authenticity...
* Find Truth, Value and Courage in Stepping Across the Threshold of Empowerment
* Feel Supported in Living a Life of Love, Purpose and Impact
* Join a Mission to Co-Create a New World - Inside and Out!

You can expect...
* Elemental Ritual and Ceremony
* Guided and Free Form Movement and Embodiment Practices
* Music, Singing and Dancing
* Large Group and One on One Shares for Deeper Connection
* Meditation, Visualization, Yoga Nidra, and Journaling

Please be prepared with...
* Comfortable, layered clothing
* A journal and something to write with
* An alter item (Any small trinket that will remind you of this day when you see it in your home at a later point in time.)
* A water bottle

Amber and Luna invite you to go beyond New Year resolutions and set 2023 New Year Intentions with the Awaking Love Sisterhood!

Journey Through the Creation of Sound w/ Dr. Krystal Kinnunen and Suzannah Tebbe Davis

Asheville Community Yoga 8 Brookdale Rd, Asheville, North Carolina, United States

Join Dr. Krystal Kinnunen, Licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist, and Yoga Instructor, and Suzannah Tebbe Davis, Shamanic Energy Medicine Woman, Hypnotherapist, and Light Body Worker for a community acupuncture sound journey: Journey Through the Sound of Creation. During this event, we will journey together, integrating Dreamtime, the element of sound, and the practice of acupuncture. Shamans are dreamers. The heart of their practice is the intentional dream journey. As we come to the intersections between dream time, waking, and sleeping, our journey begins at the portal of liminal space, the imaginal place between sleep and awake time where we remember our deepest dreams. and other lives.

Inversion Foundations w/ Anjali Romaniuk

Asheville Community Yoga 8 Brookdale Rd, Asheville, North Carolina, United States

Inversion Foundations will be a workshop about building the awareness and physical strength to master inverted yoga poses including Down Dog, Shoulder Stance, head Stand, Forearm Stand, and Hand Stand. 

As a group we will look at what physical functions are necessary for inversions and what to avoid for injury sake. 

We will do practices to strengthen the wrists, shoulders, and core which support inversions.

This would be a hands-on workshop where physical adjustments and support will be necessary.

Moving Into Recovery: Yoga for Excess and Deficit w/ Alex White

Asheville Community Yoga 8 Brookdale Rd, Asheville, North Carolina, United States

We will use the practices of asana, pranayama, and meditation to identify the "blocks" within the body and mind that lead to compulsive and damaging behaviors. 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.

Hips and Psoas w/ Courtney Sanborn

Asheville Community Yoga 8 Brookdale Rd, Asheville, North Carolina, United States

This Workshop will include 1 hour of movement to heat the body and 1 hour of slow deep hip stretching.

6 Week Balance Series for Falls Prevention w/ Diane Saccone

Asheville Community Yoga 8 Brookdale Rd, Asheville, North Carolina, United States

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.

Astrology Elements: Discover the Wisdom of Astro- Yoga w/ Mary Kathryn Jackson

Asheville Community Yoga 8 Brookdale Rd, Asheville, North Carolina, United States

Gain a basic understanding of astrology and how it impacts human behavior and the human experience in this practical, informative, and playful workshop. Together, we’ll discover the gifts and lessons of the zodiac signs, planets, and their elements. Through astro-yoga, we’ll align the yoga asana practice with the wisdom of astrology, so you can incorporate it into your daily routine. You’ll leave feeling grounded, inspired, and equipped with accessible tools to carry you forward.

You can expect:
• An interactive discussion on foundational astrology principles and how they can inform your relationships, work, strengths and challenges, life purpose, life lessons, and more
• Astro-themed yoga asana to integrate the knowledge of the discussion
• Play and exploration of the astrology elements and planetary energies through movement, contemplative practice, etc.
• Expect to have fun — laughter is likely!

Whether you’re a novice or an experienced astrology lover, this workshop will offer you a new perspective with practical directives to integrate into your life.

Mary Kathryn’s intention is to facilitate a space for learning, play, growth, connection, and guidance—and to share the wisdom of the cosmos! She is an experienced certified life coach, trained professional astrologer, energy medicine practitioner, and yoga teacher. Learn more about Mary Kathryn and her teaching style here: www.marykathrynjackson.com/.

No experience needed. Beginner astrology and yoga students are welcome and encouraged to join! Please reach out if you have any questions.

Archetypal Wisdom For Spring

Asheville Community Yoga 8 Brookdale Rd, Asheville, North Carolina, United States

Springtime is here, bringing a sense of aliveness & refreshment to the Earth. As we step into Spring, we also step into the realm of the Maiden archetype for women. She is here to lead us through this season, inspire us, bring us joy, & exert an energy of excitement & curiosity into our lives.

The Maiden is a young woman, full of curiosity & hopefulness for the future. She is learning who she is, ready to jump into experiencing life, enraptured with curiosity, & willing to give new things a try. The Maiden is within us all & during the season of Spring, we find access to her very easily.

Join Johanna with Womxn in the Pines for a special gathering as we tap into the Maiden archetype within ourselves to find inspiration & play this season. Learn about the Maiden, participate in seasonal ritual, & enjoy guided discussion, yoga, journal work, + more. Sink into seasonal alignment in a safe space with sisters to support you.

How to Build A Home Yoga Practice w/ Dana Maria

Asheville Community Yoga 8 Brookdale Rd, Asheville, North Carolina, United States

Establishing an independent home practice is a rite of passage for yoga practitioners. It's the point at which you really learn to move at your own pace, listen and respond to your body, and develop greater consistency and frequency in your yoga practice. Practicing on your own empowers you and gives you new freedom to explore. But that freedom can be overwhelming until you're comfortable with the tools at hand and know how to get from one place to another. In this 2 hour all levels workshop we will learn some basic building blocks that will aid in putting together your own sequences and approach your home practice with confidence.

Alignment 101 w/ Dana Maria

Asheville Community Yoga 8 Brookdale Rd, Asheville, North Carolina, United States

STRENGTHEN & STABILIZE YOUR PRACTICE TO BUILD SAFETY & CONFIDENCE. Asanas Don’t Have Alignment, People Have Alignment - asanas don’t exist separate from the individuals doing them. In this 2 hour all levels workshop we will slow down the most commonly used yoga postures to properly align and make more accessible. We will explore modifications to suit your body and how to use props to support your practice. Through discussion and demonstration we will discover how to practice yoga more safely and skillfully.

Yoga At The Wall w/ Katie Freshman

Asheville Community Yoga 8 Brookdale Rd, Asheville, North Carolina, United States

Of the many props available for your yoga practice, the wall is one of the most relatively available prop within our home and studio spaces. By offering comfort and support for the body to release in restorative postures. The wall provides stability, balance, and even the potential to deepen into a stretch. Encouraging more safety and greater security for the body when learning inversions, as well as offering building blocks to variations. Arm balances can also find the support of the wall, freeing us with each attempt of our fears and doubts within the mind. Helpful in finding alignment as well as a reminder to keep certain body parts active; the wall can enhance your overall practice.