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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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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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Transform Yourself with Yoga in 2018

New year, new beginnings. It’s a cliché, no doubt, but the idea tends to resonate in all of us. As we enter a new year, we often reflect on the past and set expectations for the future — but are we taking the time to embrace the present? If 2018

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Asheville City Schools Selected as Charity of the Month

Asheville Yoga Center Fundraises for Homeless High School Students Yoga studio dedicates classes & 10% of proceeds on Dec. 28 to Asheville City Schools The solution to poverty begins with providing quality education to all children, no matter what their socioeconomic situation. To support this effort, Asheville Yoga Center is

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10 Reasons Why We’re Thankful For Yoga

By Cynthia McDermott The holidays are a time of joy and togetherness, but sometimes in all the hustle and bustle, we lose sight of what we’re actually celebrating. Fortunately, there’s an easy way to reclaim your happiness — gratitude! Cultivating a daily gratitude practice can help tremendously with regaining focus,

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AYC Charity of the Month: MANNA FoodBank

Asheville Yoga Center Fundraises for MANNA FoodBank Yoga studio to donate 10% of proceeds on Nov. 30 to help feed the hungry for the holidays Asheville, N.C., November 1, 2017 — One in four children in Western North Carolina are faced with hunger and the insecurity of not always knowing

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6 Benefits of Japa Meditation

By Timothy Burgin, Founder & Creator of Japa Mala Beads While there are numerous traditions and styles of meditation one can practice, I’ve found that using a mantra with mala beads is the easiest and most powerful way to meditate. In addition to all of the benefits of meditation, japa

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

– Mary Oliver

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