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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!

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Gota Cebrero: A Journey of Yoga, Culture, and Connection

This month, we’re honored to shine a spotlight on Gota Cebrero, a beloved instructor at Asheville Yoga Center whose life journey is as rich and diverse as his teaching. From the southern reaches of Argentina to the tranquil mountains of Asheville, Gota’s path has been one of continuous exploration, deep spiritual connection, and an unwavering commitment to sharing the transformative power of yoga.

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Gota Cebrero: A Journey of Yoga, Culture, and Connection

This month, we’re honored to shine a spotlight on Gota Cebrero, a beloved instructor at Asheville Yoga Center whose life journey is as rich and diverse as his teaching. From the southern reaches of Argentina to the tranquil mountains of Asheville, Gota’s path has been one of continuous exploration, deep spiritual connection, and an unwavering commitment to sharing the transformative power of yoga.

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5 simple yoga position 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 taking

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AYC Hosts Indu Arora for Specialty Workshop

Indu Arora Brings 19 Years of Experience and Knowledge to Students at AYC Yoga center offers Pranayama, Mudra, and Bandhas for Healing 5-day workshop Asheville Yoga Center is offering a 300-Hour YA credit with specialty instructor, Indu Arora from August 15-August 19, 2018. Indu Arora has been working to educate

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What is Kundalini Yoga?

Understanding Kundalini Yoga With so many different types of yoga out there, it can be challenging to stay informed of each style. But in the spirit of a holistic yoga practice, we should strive to learn more about other approaches and, if appropriate, integrate them into our own practice or

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AYC Charity of the Month: Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC

Asheville Yoga Center Raises Funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina Yoga center to donate 10% of drop-in and community-class sales to local nonprofit Asheville Yoga Center has selected Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina as its Charity of the Month for August 2018. For

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How to Handle Assists During Class

Hands-On Assists Yoga class should be an enjoyable and uplifting experience. It should leave you feeling better and more energized than when you first stepped into the studio. There are many aspects to yoga classes, and hands-on assists are one tool that instructors use to enhance their practice and your

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What are the Seven Chakras

In a nutshell, the Chakras are the seven areas in which energy flows through our bodies. They are located along the centerline of our anatomical structure, and each plays a unique role in keeping our lives balanced. The Sanskrit word “Chakra” translates to mean “wheel,” which provides an accurate visual

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– Mary Oliver

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