Showing Gratitude for Our Local Environment
AYC Raises Awareness and Support for RiverLink “Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson. The word gratitude is derived from the Latin […]
Join Together for International Day of Yoga
A Day of Celebration Throughout its long history, yoga has inspired and changed the lives of millions and continues to bring people together from across the globe. It is our universal language which has taught us gratitude, love, mindfulness and so many other values. We honor the principles and all the lessons yoga has given […]
How to Deal with Student Injuries
Tips for Teaching a Low-Risk Class Written by AYC Instructor, Rosie Mulford As a yoga teacher, you will likely encounter a student who gets injured. If an injury arises during your class, it doesn’t necessarily mean you were the cause. Regardless, it is important to know how to be aware of potential injuries so that […]
Take Your Practice with You While You Travel
Tips to Maintain Your Practice Wherever You Are It’s that time of year again for a busy summer season filled with all kinds of travel plans. Whether you’re traveling for work or for fun, don’t let your yoga practice fall by the wayside! Here are a few ways to make sure you’re keeping up with […]
Find the Fire Power of Your Manipura Chakra This Summer
Yoga Digest Features Asheville Yoga Center’s Article The sun smiles down on Mother Earth and softly embraces our hemisphere with abundant beauty and warmth. As we celebrate the beginning of the summer solstice, we begin to experience the heat of the season as it sets in for the next few months. Summertime serves as the […]
Light Up Your Root Chakra
Om Yoga & Lifestyle Magazine Feature Spring is the perfect opportunity to ignite the root chakra (muladhara) inside ourselves as a time of rebirth and new growth. The chakras manifest themselves as spinning wheels of energy that correspond to specific areas of the body. The human body consists of seven chakras which influence behaviors and […]
Yoga and Spa Magazine Recognizes Asheville Yoga Center
Shape Up for Spring Spring is just around the corner which means it’s time to refresh, rejuvenate and get back to feeling your best! Shake off those winter blues and spring forward into a new season of endless opportunity. When we think of spring we think of new growth and fresh starts. The same goes […]
Yoga and Spa Magazine Features Asheville Yoga Center
The Benefits of Yoga in the Winter Season Even for the most devoted yogi, the winter months can be a drag when it comes to getting motivated to hit the mat. We get it – cold, dark, lonely – who wouldn’t want to stay curled up at home? But consistently skipping your workout could backfire, […]
Commitment to Reducing Our Environmental Impact
Showing Aparigraha in Our Community Since inception, we have made it a priority to do what we can to positively impact our environment. As yogis, we strive for aparigrapha, which is the idea of not taking more than one needs. Our solar-powered, environmentally sustainable yoga center sits on a lushly landscaped campus surrounded by an […]
2019 Yoga in the Park
Supporting Our Community Asheville Yoga Center launches its seventh year of the popular Yoga in the Park series on Saturday, June 1, 2019. The donation-based classes are held at Reuter Terrace in Pack Square Park on Saturdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m., and run from June 1 through August 31, excluding June 22, July 27 […]
