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Discover the inspiring journey of yoga teacher Paige Gilchrist, from her humble beginnings in a drafty college ballroom to leading retreats, teaching in diverse settings, and weaving sound, Zen wisdom, and community into her classes.
Discover the inspiring journey of yoga teacher Paige Gilchrist, from her humble beginnings in a drafty college ballroom to leading retreats, teaching in diverse settings, and weaving sound, Zen wisdom, and community into her classes.
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
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
It’s no secret that the practice of yoga is therapeutic in a myriad of ways. By flowing through asanas, practicing meditation, and utilizing breathing exercises, yoga practitioners are able to reduce their stress and anxiety, increase flexibility and blood circulation, and ease both mental and physical pain. Yoga therapy goes
As you thaw out from the Western North Carolina winter and move toward spring and summer, it is the perfect time to take your yoga practice outside of your comfort zone. To help you get started and inspire your next practice, we’ve listed 10 of our favorite places to practice
Learn how Yin yoga can increase your flexibility and reduce stress Before signing up for a Yin yoga class, consider starting your practice at home with these five poses. #1 – Meditation Seat Sit upright with your legs either crossed in front of you, in half-lotus or in full-lotus position,
Asheville Yoga Center Fundraises to Support Our VOICE Yoga studio dedicates classes, workshop & 10% of proceeds on April 26 to fight sexual violence To raise awareness during Sexual Assault Awareness Month and join the fight against sexual violence in our community, Asheville Yoga Center has selected Our VOICE as
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