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5 Tips for A Sustainable Yoga Practice: Connecting On & Off The Mat

We can practice ahimsa or non-violence with others, mother Earth, and also ourselves. When we notice thoughts of judgment or criticism, there’s an opportunity to return to the breath, witness those thoughts and emotions, and allow them to flower. This momentary gap enables us to choose how we respond - ahimsa lives in our breath, that dynamic and divine pulsation of inhalation and exhalation that we share with all living beings.

Spring Renewal: Yoga Practices to Care for Your Self & Environment

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We can practice ahimsa or non-violence with others, mother Earth, and also ourselves. When we notice thoughts of judgment or criticism, there’s an opportunity to return to the breath, witness those thoughts and emotions, and allow them to flower. This momentary gap enables us to choose how we respond - ahimsa lives in our breath, that dynamic and divine pulsation of inhalation and exhalation that we share with all living beings.

You Already Know How: Yoga and Breathing

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Did you know that Ada Limón, the extraordinary 24th Poet Laureate of the United States, loves yoga? And yet, in a recent On Being podcast, she laughed while sharing the following: When I lived in New York City, my two best friends, I would always try to get them to go to yoga with me. And they would say, “I don’t want to go to yoga.” And I was like, “Why?” And they said, “I just don’t want anyone telling me when to breathe.” I know, right?! Breathe in—do this. Breathe out—do that. Enough already!

Warrior Breath: Astrological Archetypes & Yoga

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A short time after I moved to Asheville, NC in 1996 I stumbled upon a little yoga practice room above an antique shop downtown. There was no sign outside advertising it as a studio or practice space. At the top of a narrow and creaking staircase there was simply a wooden bowl for donations.

Community Kīrtan Audio with Michael Johnson

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Here is the first limb of Yoga. It is a set of skillful means (upāya) that we can adopt to create a space where we can practice Yoga. These five great vows (Mahāvrata) appear to have originated with the Jainadharma tradition c.600 BCE, yet have been adopted by many other traditions.

Bhakti Yoga: The Flow of Devotion

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Bhakti means devotion, a deep yearning to experience love in its purest form. According to Dr. Shyam Ranganathan, Bhakti is identical to Yoga as a basic ethical theory that originated in South Asia. Although it is often confused with Theism, a decolonized view of Yoga or Bhakti does not require any beliefs.

Studio Mask Policy

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Nationally-recognized Yoga Institution Transfers Ownership to Ayurvedic Wellness Organizations

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A Letter from Sunny & Steph: AYC Transition Update!

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December Blog: Giving Back Through Yoga

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Giving Back with Yoga By Rosie Mulford “Giving” is a funny thing. It is like an endless well that just keeps on flowing and filling no matter how much it is used. The word “purna” in Sanskrit means full. But more than full. …

Benefits of Bringing a Friend to Yoga Class

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One of the first yoga classes I ever attended was because a friend convinced me to go with her to help me deal with stress after a difficult day. How many of us have tagged along with a friend to a yoga class and walked away grateful for the…

Welcome New Instructor: Grace Keller

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What is your favorite part about teaching yoga? My power class is a fun mix between Masculine and feminine energy. A celebration of the self through strong movement, community and fun music. We will do some flows to build heat and strength…

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