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The Role of Women in Kundalini Yoga

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Women's Importance Through Yoga's History Written by AYC Instructor, Sierra Hollister We all know that a regular yoga practice offers multiple benefits for the body, mind and spirit. These benefits include increased flexibility, enhanced…

March Charity of the Month: Pisgah Legal Services

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Asheville Yoga Center Raises Donations for Pisgah Legal Services All Month 10% of Drop-In and Community Class Sales on Thursday, March 28 Donated Asheville Yoga Center prepares for a full month of fundraising for Pisgah Legal Services as…

Spreading Love Through Our Community

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Giving Back to Those in Need One of the most humbling and beautiful principles of yoga is “seva,” the Sanskrit word meaning “service-mindedness.” In ancient India, seva (pronounced seh-va) was thought to improve an individual’s spiritual…

Active vs. Passive Stretching

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Understanding Different Stretching Techniques Written by AYC Instructor, Forrest Campbell The practice of yoga can be described as boundless, with boundless subjects tied into it. Memorizing every single muscle, bone, node and valve in the…

Finding a Deeper Understanding of Yoga Nidra

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Answering Frequently Asked Questions With World-Renowned Yoga Teacher, Indu Arora What exactly is Yoga Nidra? Nidra is derived from the Sanskrit word meaning sleep or slumber. It is a meditative and relaxing practice intended to bring the body…

February Charity of the Month: Asheville on Bikes

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Asheville Yoga Center Supports Asheville on Bikes with February Fundraiser Asheville Yoga Center is rolling forward with its Charity of the Month project in February. The center will be raising funds for Asheville on Bikes for the second consecutive…

2018: A Year of Charitable Giving

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Looking Back at AYC's Community Service Efforts We find ourselves very fortunate to live and practice in Asheville where the values of businesses, as well as individuals, include thoughtfully caring for the community and those in need. Even…

Journey Through AYC's 300-Hour Immersion

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Deepen Your Knowledge of Yoga Written by AYC Instructor, Tucker Shelton Have you ever tried drinking from a firehose? That’s what it can feel like to jump into the 300-Hour yoga teacher training immersion at AYC. The incredible teachers,…

The Importance of Inversions

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Why You Should Practice Inversions Written by AYC Instructor, Tucker Waldron Inversions are powerful postures in the practice of yoga. They can benefit us physically, mentally and even spiritually. In hatha yoga, the primary branch of yoga…

AYC Begins 2019 Charity of the Month Project

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AYC Chooses WNCAP as it's Charity of the Month Show Your Support Through January Asheville Yoga Center kicks off its Charity of the Month project by raising funds for the second year in a row for Western North Carolina AIDS Project during…

Becoming a Better You This Year Through Yoga

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Discover a New You With the beginning of a new year comes new goals and resolutions. We all know this to be true. January takes the prize when it comes to crowded workout facilities. People flock to the gym to spend countless hours putting…

Stay Healthy This Winter Through Your Yoga Practice

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How Yoga Can Boost Your Health Even for all of you work out enthusiasts, the winter months can be a serious drag when it comes to being motivated to exercise. The cold, dark mornings and evenings just make you want to sit at home curled up…

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