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In high school, I wanted to be a hippie, and when a super crunchy friend invited me to a yoga class with her, I jumped on it enthusiastically. We went to a flow class at the YMCA in Hendersonville. I stumbled through it, confused by the foreign concept of a Sun Salutation and wondering what the heck a Warrior 2 was.
That blade of grass? That verdant, striking, beautiful green frond lives inside me too. When I gaze upon what in my mind is nature’s splendor, I am celebrating that splendor that exists within me, too.
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.
It’s not about the posture but seeing people feel confident and excited for themselves. It’s an honor to be a part of people’s lives and help them learn how to manage their stress and feel good in their body. It’s the best job in the world.
Kimber Jones’ journey with yoga and Ayurveda began in 2014 as she sought relief from a health challenge. Since then, these ancient practices have become her passion, transforming her life and inspiring her to share their power with others.
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.
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.
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.
– Mary Oliver
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