Teacher Feature: Grace Izzo
January 7, 2026
Meet Grace Izzo, E-RYT 500—a teacher whose path was cracked open by a moment of “sweet silence” and continues to unfold through sound, chanting, and deep presence.
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Meet Grace Izzo, E-RYT 500—a teacher whose path was cracked open by a moment of “sweet silence” and continues to unfold through sound, chanting, and deep presence.
Meet Grace Izzo, E-RYT 500—a teacher whose path was cracked open by a moment of “sweet silence” and continues to unfold through sound, chanting, and deep presence.
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.
Teaching and sharing yoga is an integral part of my personal yoga practice. Not everyone needs to teach and share yoga in order to practice yoga. After years of teaching yoga, it’s become a discipline, and in some ways has informed how I understand myself and the world around me.
This month our theme at AYC is “No Mud, No Lotus,” drawn from Buddhist meditation teacher Thich Nhat Hanh’s inspiring words. The lotus can symbolize many things. The lotus is revered for the way it pushes up through the thick heavy mud eventually rising to open and bloom in exquisite
– Mary Oliver
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