What is Kundalini 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 appropriate, integrate them into our own practice or teaching. Our yoga teacher training […]
AYC Charity of the Month: Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC
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 North Carolina as its Charity of the Month for August 2018. For over 35 years, Big Brothers […]
How to Handle Assists During Class
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 are one tool that instructors use to enhance their practice and your personal experience. If you’re someone […]
What are the 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 Sanskrit word “Chakra” translates to mean “wheel,” which provides an accurate visual of […]
What is the Draw-In Maneuver?
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 and fitness professionals across the board to communicate something that has great value […]
AYC Charity of the Month: Brother Wolf
Asheville Yoga Center Raises Funds & Hosts Adoption Day for Dogs, Cats, & Critters in Despair Asheville Yoga Center selects Brother Wolf Animal Rescue as July 2018 Charity of the Month Asheville Yoga Center has chosen Brother Wolf Animal Rescue as its July Charity of the Month. Brother Wolf works with volunteers in the community […]
What is Kaiut Yoga?
What is Kaiut Yoga? By AYC Instructor Tucker Shelton The yoga of the ancients was designed to work with bodies that lived and grew very differently from how our modern bodies live and grow. Dwelling in caves, squatting constantly, the ancients did not spend any time in chairs. In today’s Western society we have a […]
What are the Yoga Sutras?
What are the Yoga Sutras? Decoding the ancient wisdom of Patanjali If you’re new to yoga, then you may not yet be familiar with the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. In a nutshell, the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is a collection of 196 short verses that serve as a guide to attain wisdom and self-realization through […]
Yoga vs. Yoga Therapy
Yoga vs. Yoga Therapy It’s no secret that the practice of yoga is therapeutic in a myriad of ways. By flowing through asanas, practicing meditation, and utilizing breathing exercises, yoga practitioners are able to reduce their stress and anxiety, increase flexibility and blood circulation, and ease both mental and physical pain. Yoga therapy goes beyond […]
10 Best Places To Do Yoga in Asheville
10 Best Places To Do Yoga in Asheville As you thaw out from the Western North Carolina winter and move toward spring and summer, it is the perfect time to take your yoga practice outside of your comfort zone. To help you get started and inspire your next practice, we’ve listed 10 of our favorite […]
