Great Holiday Gifts for Your Yogi
There are so many goodies nestled in the Boutique and Studio! In an effort to make your holiday shopping easy and stress-free, we’ve developed this comprehensive gift guide to give you a variety of great, affordable gift options for your yogi this holiday season. Gift Ideas for Any Yoga Practice The holidays are a busy […]
Practice Yoga and Do Good
Practice Karma Yoga in Your Life One of the surest ways to find happiness in life is by curating a servant heart. The Bhagavad Gita, an ancient Indian text, views karma yoga, the Hindu path of service to others, as the gateway to spiritual fulfillment and life-long happiness. It is centered around purifying your heart […]
Find Your Community in 200TT
Form Relationships to Last a Lifetime When you embark on your 200-Hour Teacher Training, you’re immersing yourself in a one-of-a-kind education. But there’s something even more special about this experience beyond just the deep learning. You’ll become a part of a community that will change your life forever. Dedicating time for a training may seem […]
Giving to Those in Need: Implementing Chopra’s Law of Giving & Receiving
Support the Hope Chest for Women, AYC’s October Charity of the Month One of Deepak Chopra’s Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga is the Law of Giving and Receiving. It states that giving and receiving are different expressions of the same flow of energy in the universe. The core meaning behind this law is that giving […]
Bringing Awareness To Your Breath
Better Breathing Through Yoga The very source of our existence flows ever so gracefully through our bodies to keep our hearts pumping and our brains alive. It’s unseeable, untouchable but incredibly vital. The power behind our working bodies is breath; the inhalation and exhalation of air through our lungs every minute of every day. Yet, […]
Compassion On & Off the Mat
Practice the Yogic Value of Compassion in Your Life A yogic life is centered around showing compassion for all things. As your practice grows and develops, you’ll find that it pushes out ego and insecurities, opening the door to a caring and loving way of life. Compassion, defined in the yoga sutras, is called karuna-dukha. […]
Start Your Practice & Find Your Yoga Home at AYC
Be Comfortable with Your Yoga Practice If you’ve never tried yoga before, starting out can be intimidating and even a little scary. Have you ever thought to yourself, “I’m too busy. My back bothers me. I’m not flexible enough for yoga. I don’t even know where to begin?” These are all common reasons we hear […]
Preparing to Teach Class
Feel Prepared & Confident The 200-Hour program will give you the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the beauty of yoga. With a diligent curriculum, support from fellow yogis and wisdom from highly skilled teachers, you are in for the journey of a lifetime. This training opportunity could open your world to a newfound career […]
Fostering a Community of Empowerment
AYC Raises Funds & Awareness for Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity As yogis, we know how energizing and empowering a yoga practice can be. These positive impacts are a few of many reasons why we roll out our mats each day. With each asana, our strength and confidence builds and guides us to a place […]
Let Yoga Enhance Your Favorite Summer Outdoor Activities
Yoga Poses for Outdoor Fun In a world where technology is king, it is vitally important to spend time away from screens and distractions and enjoy the peace and calm of the outdoors. Nature is magical with all its subtle beauty and endless adventure. Its peaceful sounds have a way of making stress melt away. […]
