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Yoga and the Power of Story: Mythology as Medicine

Yoga and storytelling together offer a path to healing, connection, and transformation. Through myth, movement, and mindfulness, practitioners explore universal themes of courage, compassion, and balance. Trauma-informed yoga and Ayurveda honor each person’s story, while neuroscience affirms storytelling’s power to rewire the brain—awakening resilience, peace, and shared humanity across traditions.

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Kirtan in Asheville: A Beginner’s Guide to Yoga’s Sacred Sound Practice

Kirtan in Asheville is a joyful, communal chanting practice rooted in yoga tradition. At Asheville Yoga Center, gatherings welcome people of all backgrounds—no singing or yoga experience needed. Since 1997, the center has created space for connection, peace, and belonging through sacred sound. Whether local or visiting, anyone can join, open their heart, and experience the uplifting power of kirtan.

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Advancing with the Basics

How the fundamentals of yoga will prepare you for being a yoga instructor. Teaching yoga is an art that’s developed over years of experience, but it all starts with the basics. Without mastering the fundamentals of yoga, you can’t expect to master the art of teaching the practice to others.

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Charity of the Month: MountainTrue

Asheville Yoga Center Fundraises for MountainTrue Yoga studio dedicates classes, workshop & 10% of proceeds on May 31 to protect our natural lands To protect the Blue Ridge Mountains and beyond, Asheville Yoga Center is raising funds for MountainTrue as its Charity of the Month for May 2018. All month

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How Yoga Can Improve Your Active Lifestyle

5 ways that practicing yoga can benefit athletes Athletes and people who lead an active lifestyle are no strangers to muscle tension and soreness — especially if that lifestyle includes kayaking, climbing, biking, or running. While these recreational activities will keep you fit in their own right, supplementing your current

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

– Mary Oliver

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