The Therapeutic Wisdom of Yoga
The Therapeutic Wisdom of Yoga Hatha yoga was never simply about stretching, or even seeking simply ‘fitness’ and strength, though it certainly includes the benefits of flexibility and strength. Hatha yoga focused on the blocks or ‘knots’ — physical as well as energetic and emotional — that get in the way of the creative flow of thought and movement — and which are often at the root of pain and suffering. This was described in terms of the flow of […]
20 Minutes of Relaxation
20-Minute Sequence for a Great Night’s Sleep It can be hard to make the transition from a busy day to a restful night’s sleep. Try this 20-minute sequence to help you relax, body and mind, and ease you into dreamland. To enhance this gentle practice, listen to calming music or use calming lavender essential oil in a diffuser. Legs up the wall Sit with your back to the wall. Roll over to one side. Raise the leg closest to the […]
20 Years of AYC History
In truth, we are all students and we are all teachers. – Stephanie Keach, co-founder, Asheville Yoga Center Following a dream This year, Asheville Yoga Center (AYC) celebrates twenty years of changing the world through yoga. What started in a small rented space has grown to a nationally renowned yoga center located on an eco-friendly campus with two studios, training spaces, and a boutique. Sunny and Steph Keach, founders and owners of AYC, met in 1994 in Santa Barbara, California. Steph […]
20 Years & $20 Workshops
Asheville Yoga Center is excited to announce $20 special workshops throughout the month of September in celebration for our 20th Anniversary! We are offering a diverse schedule single session workshops each Monday and Wednesday throughout September! We’ve got some new instructors and fresh topics to offer our yogis! The month starts off with Michael Johnson leading a slow Ashtanga class in honor of the late Michael Stone with the money collected to benefit Carina Stone Family Fund to support Stone’s […]
Summer Solstice
“Arjuna, I am the taste of pure water and the radiance of the sun and moon. I am the sacred word and the sound heard in air, and the courage of human beings. I am the sweet fragrance in the earth and the radiance of fire; I am the life in every creature and the striving of the spiritual aspirant.” from The Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 7, Verse 8 Transform yourself through yoga and meditation with Asheville Yoga Center. Yoga guides […]
Healing Veterans through Yoga
Healing Veterans Through Yoga Anthony Scaletta, a 36 year old veteran that served two tours in and around Iraq, says, “Yoga has completely changed everything for me. I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say it saved me because I was on a destructive path at different times in my life and it kept me from going in the wrong direction. Then it allowed me to grow beyond that and it’s become a way of life for me.” Anthony’s overseas […]
Yoga for Allergies
It’s that time of year again. People are feeling the relief that winter has ended and spring is blooming all around us. But with that bloom comes the itching, red eyes, and sneezing of allergies. We’ve got 5 poses for you to integrate into your practice that can help alleviate some of the symptoms you may commonly experience during this beautiful time of year! Gate Pose Downward Dog Warrior I Fish Pose Supported Savasana Sources: http://www.yogajournal.com/article/health/spring-allergy-relief/ and http://www.yogajournal.com/article/health/yoga-poses-seasonal-allergy-relief/
Instructor of the Month: Kimberley Puryear
Instructor of the Month: Kimberley Puryear Taking one of Kimberley Puryear’s classes is to get an hour-long education in authenticity and self love. The moment you lay out your mat in her Tuesday evening Yin class, you are welcomed by Kimberley with a smile (usually followed by a funny one-liner). Although the class is always packed, there is a sense of individual attention paired with the comfort of being surrounded by people looking to find balance in their body and […]
Community Member Profile: The Millers
What is your “Yoga Story”? Lori: My yoga story is different from Thom’s… I began “doing” yoga about 25 years ago with Cindy Dollar at a studio where I taught step aerobics and body sculpt called Sport Dance. I decided to give it a try because I felt so tight and inflexible from weight training… the moment I tried it, I was hooked for good! I have to admit that at first it was a physical thing, and I […]
Instructor of the Month: Michael Johnson
Michael Johnson is a compelling mix of creative yoga instructor and curious student of the mind. The root of his interest in meditation lies in its ability to help with neurological disorders and for developing wellbeing. Michael’s worldview and meditation practiced changed when he read Buddha’s Brain by Rick Hanson and Richard Mendius. In this book, they explain how we can literally reshape our brain for greater happiness, love and wisdom through a combination of modern science and ancient teachings. Implementing […]
