Your Yoga Blog

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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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 Paddlers Dedicated to Maria Noakes

Asheville Yoga Center Dedicates Upcoming Yoga for Paddlers Workshop to Maria Noakes Foundation All workshop proceeds will be directly donated to the Live Like Maria Memorial Fund Asheville, N.C., March 7, 2018 — Following the passing of Maria Noakes, Asheville Yoga Center and Anna Levesque are dedicating the upcoming Yoga

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AYC Charity of the Month: Girls on the Run

Asheville Yoga Center Fundraises to Support Girls on the Run Yoga studio dedicates classes & 10% of proceeds on March 29 to empower young girls in Asheville Asheville Yoga Center is supporting Girls on the Run as its charity of the month for March 2018. Since 1996, Girls on the

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5 Yoga Poses for Better Sleep

Use these 5 easy yoga poses to improve the quality and amount of your sleep. If you’re struggling with the snooze button in the morning, try adding these five, simple yoga poses to your before-bed routine every night to enhance your sleep experience and wake up feeling refreshed.  They can

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How Yoga Can Help with Anxiety & Depression

The Balance of Yoga How yoga, meditation, and mindfulness practices can help overcome anxiety and depression. By Kimberley Puryear Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting over 40 million people over the age of 18 according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America.

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AYC Charity of the Month: WNCAP

Asheville Yoga Center is working with the Western North Carolina AIDS Project to help improve the quality of life and reduce barriers to medication for those living with HIV/AIDS in the community. Starting on February 1, donation boxes will be stationed in the AYC Studio and Boutique for studio guests

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Charity of the Month: Asheville on Bikes

Asheville Yoga Center is cycling into the New Year with Asheville on Bikes to help support eco-friendly transportation and bike safety in the community. Starting on January 1, there will be donation boxes in AYC’s studio and boutique locations for monetary contributions. On Thursday, January 25, 10% of drop-in and

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– Mary Oliver

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