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 its Charity of the Month project. For over 30 years, Helpmate has been providing services to […]
There is Nothing to Fear but Handstand Itself
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, but to many practitioners, inversions feel risky and unachievable at best. This is for good […]
How Having a Mentor Can Help You Through Your Teacher Training Journey
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 as an individual. Starting out, teacher training can seem intimidating, which is why having […]
Celebrating International Day of Peace
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 all differences at the door and come together as one body to focus on […]
AYC Charity of the Month: Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity
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 as its Charity of the Month during September 2018. Since its inception in 1983, Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity (AAHH) […]
5 Best Yoga Poses for Beginners
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 always a little scary to try something new, but taking a yoga class is […]
AYC Hosts Indu Arora for Specialty Workshop
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 from August 15-August 19, 2018. Indu Arora has been working to educate others through Yoga, Yoga Therapy, […]
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 […]
