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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.
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.
The journey of yoga has helped walk me through the valley’s, showing and gifting opportunities of patience and humbleness. It helps me learn and teach within all ages and stages, all walks of being and really assists in preparing all of us to be ready for anything. It is a choice and it is work. Diligence and radical kindness is beautiful. I am love and strive to continue to be a sanctuary for all to be supported.
By: Seán Johnson, AYC Director 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
What I love most about teaching yoga is that it opens up a world of self-discovery and wonder. This journey isn’t just about exploring the Self and recognizing one’s worth and uniqueness; it also unveils hidden potentials that can heal, inspire, and contribute to a better world. As a Tantra yoga teacher, I believe that offering the right techniques and practices can empower anyone, enhancing their lives and benefiting our community. When a student connects with the timeless beauty and bliss of Nature and their own true nature, or when their Inner Sage awakens, I feel that I am truly serving a greater purpose. This brings me immense joy.
Dive into our latest Ball Blog where we explore transformative techniques to alleviate tension in your calves, shins, traps, pecs, quads, and psoas. This step-by-step guide combines targeted ball work with asanas to enhance flexibility and well-being. Perfect for summer, these routines will help you release stress and improve your body’s performance. Whether you’re preparing for a yoga session or looking for a quick tension relief, our guide provides simple, effective methods to rejuvenate your body and mind this season.
– Mary Oliver
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