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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.
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.
Self-love is the practice of connecting to your True Nature. It involves seeing yourself and others as more than this body-mind complex. It involves seeing yourself and others as Brahman.
This month at Asheville Yoga Center, our Teacher of the Month is Ashlee Dunn.
Ashlee has been a yoga teacher for 25 years. She has taught classes, developed yoga programs, and guided workshops and retreats throughout the United States. Ashlee has also studied yoga extensively in India and has certifications in multiple forms of yoga.
Drishti is a Sanskrit word meaning “gaze” or “sight”. During a yoga class, drishti represents a visual point that your eyes can focus on during asanas.
Meditation is an ancient practice, which has gained popularity in modern times for its mental and physical benefits. It is scientifically proven to enhance brain function and mental well-being. Various types of meditation, like mindfulness, guided meditation, and yoga meditation, offer distinct advantages. Let’s explore the benefits of meditation and how it influences brain physiology and improves mental health, through the lens of neuroscience.
Sharing yoga allows me to share a part of who I am. A part that brings me to life, each time I step on the mat and then off.
This September at Asheville Yoga Center, we turn our focus to “Honoring the Elements.” In yogic tradition, there are five main elements: Earth, Air, Water, Fire, and Space. Each carries its own unique qualities, yet they work in harmony to form the building blocks of the Universe. We too are composed of these elements, intertwined with the oneness of all existence.
– Mary Oliver
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