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Stay up-to-date on the latest from Asheville Yoga Center with our blog! Meet our teachers and hear them share more about their lives and yoga practice. Read tips on how to integrate yoga more deeply into your life off the mat. Learn more about inspirational teacher training programs, and discover new ways to deepen your practice!

Sunrise Yoga

What is a Sun Salutation?

Ever wondered why yoga classes start with Sun Salutations? Discover the ancient roots, modern evolution, and powerful benefits of this energizing, breath-led practice that connects you to something greater.

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Sunrise Yoga

What is a Sun Salutation?

Ever wondered why yoga classes start with Sun Salutations? Discover the ancient roots, modern evolution, and powerful benefits of this energizing, breath-led practice that connects you to something greater.

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yoga for beginners

8 Myths and Truths About Yoga

Shutting Down the Myths of Yoga We’ve heard about every rumor, complaint, myth and lie about yoga. We wanted to take a moment to clear up some of the most common myths we hear. Whether you need to read this to help yourself, or share with others to clear up

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There is Nothing to Fear but Handstand Itself

Overcoming Your Fear of Inversions By AYC Instructor Tucker Shelton Headstands and forearm stands and handstands, oh my! Fear of inverting is perfectly normal in any yogi’s journey. The push to be upside down is strong in western yoga culture, but to many practitioners, inversions feel risky and unachievable at

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Celebrating International Day of Peace

A Day to Remember the Importance of Peace In 1981, the United Nations declared September 21 as the International Day of Peace to be observed around the world annually. This momentous day provides an opportunity for all of humanity to leave all differences at the door and come together as

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AYC Charity of the Month: Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity

Asheville Yoga Center Committed to Supporting Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity Studio to donate 10% of drop-in and community-class sales to local non-profit Asheville Yoga Center is raising funds for Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity as its Charity of the Month during September 2018. Since its inception in 1983, Asheville

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yoga poses for beginners

5 Best Yoga Poses for Beginners

What to Expect in a Beginner Yoga Class   You’re thinking about going to your very first yoga class. You’re wondering what the flow of class will be like and what kinds of poses you’ll learn from your yoga instructor.  It’s always a little scary to try something new, but

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– Mary Oliver

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