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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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What is the Draw-In Maneuver?

The Draw-In Maneuver By AYC Instructor Forrest Campbell In any given yoga class you may have heard the phrase, “draw the belly in toward the spine,” or at least something similar. This fundamental and common cue has been used by many yoga and fitness professionals across the board to communicate

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AYC Charity of the Month: Brother Wolf

Asheville Yoga Center Raises Funds & Hosts Adoption Day for Dogs, Cats, & Critters in Despair Asheville Yoga Center selects Brother Wolf Animal Rescue as July 2018 Charity of the Month Asheville Yoga Center has chosen Brother Wolf Animal Rescue as its July Charity of the Month. Brother Wolf works

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Mountain Xpress Features Yoga in the Park

Asheville Yoga Center returns with 6th annual Yoga in the Park From Mountain Xpress Asheville Yoga Center invites the community to take their yoga practice outdoors in the heart of beautiful downtown Asheville. The 6th annual Yoga in the Park series kicks off on June 2 with an outdoor yoga

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Charity of the Month: Asheville GreenWorks

GreenWork Makes the Dream Work To help keep Asheville’s natural lands and waterways free from trash, Asheville Yoga Center is raising funds for Asheville GreenWorks as its Charity of the Month for June 2018. All month long, AYC will have donation boxes stationed at the AYC Studio and Boutique for

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What is Kaiut Yoga?

By AYC Instructor Tucker Shelton The yoga of the ancients was designed to work with bodies that lived and grew very differently from how our modern bodies live and grow. Dwelling in caves, squatting constantly, the ancients did not spend any time in chairs. In today’s Western society we have

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What are the Yoga Sutras

Decoding the ancient wisdom of Patanjali If you’re new to yoga, then you may not yet be familiar with the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. In a nutshell, the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is a collection of 196 short verses that serve as a guide to attain wisdom and self-realization through

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“Keep some room in your heart for the unimaginable.”

– Mary Oliver

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