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AYC Charity of the Month: Helpmate

Asheville Yoga Center to Raise Funds During the Entire Month of October Studio committed to donating 10% of drop-in and community-class sales for nonprofit Asheville Yoga Center is raising funds for Helpmate during October 2018 as a part of…

There is Nothing to Fear but Handstand Itself

Blog, Inversions

Overcoming Your Fear of Inversions By AYC Instructor Tucker Shelton Headstands and forearm stands and handstands, oh my! Fear of inverting is perfectly normal in any yogi’s journey. The push to be upside down is strong in western yoga culture,…

How Having a Mentor Can Help You Through Your Teacher Training Journey

Blog, Teacher Training

Finding a Mentor By AYC Instructor Richard Fabio Yoga Teacher Training is the experience of a lifetime. You’ll find a deeper education of yoga than you thought possible. It will challenge you to discover more about yourself as a yogi and…

Celebrating International Day of Peace

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A Day to Remember the Importance of Peace In 1981, the United Nations declared September 21 as the International Day of Peace to be observed around the world annually. This momentous day provides an opportunity for all of humanity to leave…

AYC Charity of the Month: Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity

In The News, Press Release

Asheville Yoga Center Committed to Supporting Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity Studio to donate 10% of drop-in and community-class sales to local non-profit Asheville Yoga Center is raising funds for Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity…

5 Best Yoga Poses for Beginners

Blog, Yoga

What to Expect in a Beginner Yoga Class You’re thinking about going to your very first yoga class. You’re wondering what the flow of class will be like and what kinds of poses you’ll learn from your yoga instructor. It’s…

AYC Hosts Indu Arora for Specialty Workshop

Blog, Press Release

Indu Arora Brings 19 Years of Experience and Knowledge to Students at AYC Yoga center offers Pranayama, Mudra, and Bandhas for Healing 5-day workshop Asheville Yoga Center is offering a 300-Hour YA credit with specialty instructor, Indu Arora…

What is Kundalini Yoga?

Blog, Yoga

Understanding Kundalini Yoga With so many different types of yoga out there, it can be challenging to stay informed of each style. But in the spirit of a holistic yoga practice, we should strive to learn more about other approaches and, if…

AYC Charity of the Month: Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC

Blog, Press Release

Asheville Yoga Center Raises Funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina Yoga center to donate 10% of drop-in and community-class sales to local nonprofit Asheville Yoga Center has selected Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western…

How to Handle Assists During Class

Blog, Yoga

Hands-On Assists Yoga class should be an enjoyable and uplifting experience. It should leave you feeling better and more energized than when you first stepped into the studio. There are many aspects to yoga classes, and hands-on assists…

What are the Chakras?

Blog, Chakras

What are the Chakras? In a nutshell, the Chakras are the seven areas in which energy flows through our bodies. They are located along the centerline of our anatomical structure, and each plays a unique role in keeping our lives balanced. The…

What is the Draw-In Maneuver?

Blog, Yoga

The Draw-In Maneuver By AYC Instructor Forrest Campbell In any given yoga class you may have heard the phrase, “draw the belly in toward the spine,” or at least something similar. This fundamental and common cue has been used by many yoga…

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