Special Weekend Workshops
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Purna Yoga with Rutu Chaudhari
Create Stability & Freedom/Cultivate Power & Joy
March 13 - 15, 2015
Friday, Carpal Tunnel Workshop 
5:30 - 8:30 pm
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome blocks more than just our wrists and hands. Learn to free the channel to the heart with a simple series to alleviate tension on the path from the wrist to the shoulders, upper back, and neck.
Saturday, Socket-to-Me Workshop
9 am - 12 pm Hips
2 - 5 pm Shoulders
Delve into the intricacies of the hips and shoulders so you can work these joints in asana safely, without injury.
Sunday, Power & Joy Workshop
12 - 3 pm
Twisting and backbending can be powerful tools to detoxify the body and bring joy into the heart. Learn how to practice them safely to receive the maximum benefit.
Rutu, a Certified Purna Yoga instructor, is a lively and encouraging teacher, with more than 2,000 hours of direct study with Aadil Palkhivala. Aadil and his wife Savitri are founders of Purna Yoga, an integral system of alignment-based asana, pranayama, applied  philosophy, meditation, and nutrition.
"Rutu is an inspiring and knowledgable Purna Yoga teacher. I always enjoy her classes, and feel I take my own practice up a level, much as I do when I study with Aadil. This is a great opportunity for students to enhance their yoga practice."
---Letitia Walker
Cost: $225 for entire workshop; $75 for each session.
Free the Body, Free the Mind with Gabriel Halpern
April 3 - 5, 2015
Friday, Dharma Talk: The Re-Enchantment of the World 
6 - 7 pm
Gabriel will discuss how modern yogis need to make joy happen (bhakti), integrate knowledge for the highest good of all (jnana), how to selflessly serve to implement the vision of the greater good (karma), and how your own vision quest can help you customize your meditation (raja).
Fundamentals of Alignment
7 - 9 pm
By learning how to sequence and modify poses and how to be anatomically precise, our asanas become aesthetically beautiful and beneficial to the mind, body, and spirit.
Saturday
Yoga Chitksa: Therapeutics for Hips & Knees
10 am - 1 pm
In this session, you’ll come away with a working knowledge of your own anatomy; instruction in a series of sequences to build strength and balance; exercises to relax the tension in the pelvis and lower extremities; personal corrections to improve your poses.
Yoga Chitksa: Therapeutics for Neck & Shoulders
2 - 5 pm
Maximum health of the shoulders and neck can be achieved by a variety of poses of which change the alignment of the head and trunk. Special attention will be given to safety with inversions, showing how to protect the neck and build upper body strength without the fear of future injury.
Sunday
Asanas to Balance the Chakras
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Mudras seal pranic energy in our bodies while building a reservoir of vitality to draw from and Bandhas distribute that prana from one section or region of the body to the rest of our anatomy. You will learn how to employ both to balance your chakras.
Yoga Nidra & Pranayama
2 - 4 pm
Learn the simple techniques that cultivate the deep relaxation of Yoga Nidra to restore a depleted nervous system or calm down an overwhelmed one. Preceded by a series of postures designed to relax and renew, you will explore supine and seated pranayama techniques.
Cost: Early-bird pricing is $225, if paid by March 20. After that, cost is $275 for entire workshop. Day rates and individual session rates are available.
 Gabriel holds degrees in philosophy and health psychology and is a longtime member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists. He will inspire you to fully experience the physical, emotional, and mental freedom of yoga. And you will have fun learning!
Click here to register.
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Restorative Yoga with Carol More
March 5 - April 23, 2015
Thursdays, 5:30 - 7 pm
Join our new instructor, Carol More, for a gentle, yet effective, practice that counteracts the daily assault of our instinctive “fight or flight” response, allowing us to feel truly relaxed and refreshed--body, mind, and spirit. Restorative yoga complements all forms of activity, including other yoga classes. Under Carol's experienced guidance, you will enjoy 90-minutes of carefully sequenced poses, supported by blankets and bolsters. Each pose is held for at least 10 minutes so you can release deeply. Classes also include relaxation breathing techniques and guided meditation. You will leave class with a peaceful, sustainable energy. All levels are welcome.
Come learn how restorative yoga:
- Balances the nervous system
- Calms the mind
- Relaxes large muscles, relieving pain and discomfort
- Aids in the body’s natural healing response by reducing inflammation
- Can decrease the production of cortisol in the body, which is linked to weight gain
- Relieves insomnia
We are offering the class for 8 consecutive weeks. If interest is strong, the class will become a regular feature of our studio, so come on out and give it a try!
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Iyengar Slow & Mindful Yoga with Cindy Dollar
March 17 - April 21, 2015
Tuesdays, 6 - 7 pm
Join Cindy for her popular 6-week series, geared to students new to Iyengar yoga and those interested in the benefits of this time-honored, wellness-based approach. Perfect for students of all levels.
Learn the basic poses in a sequence designed to be safe and accessible.
Practice at a pace that allows the mind to focus and become clear and calm.
Explore ways to modify poses to suit your body and ability.
Although this is a 6-week series, ongoing students are welcome to drop-in at our standard $16 per class price or use their class series.
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Begin Yoga Now! with Lindsay Majer
April 9 - May 14, 2015
Thursdays, 5:30 - 7 pm
Have you always wanted to try yoga but weren’t sure where or how to start, or felt uncomfortable joining a group that has been practicing together for a while?
That’s why we are offering Begin Yoga Now, a 6-week introductory yoga series--just for beginners.
Cost: For students new to One Center Yoga, each series is $60 for 6 continuous weeks. Existing One Center Yoga students may use their swipe card.
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While vacationing in Mexico last month, one morning I walked for 45 minutes on the malecón (the brick walkway on the east side of the island), watched the sun come up, visited with my friend Wayne, bought yogurt at Super Xpress, and wrote in my journal—all by 8 am. A lot can happen when you get out of bed early!
Afterwards, I gave thought to how much “more” I feel I have when I’m visiting Isla Mujeres. Here’s a short list: more sunrises, more sleep, more time, more sunshine, more walks, more margaritas, more reading, more avocados, and more…well, more time with my husband.
Of course I know there’s no more available time on the Yucatan Peninsula than anywhere else: 24 hours in a day--that’s what we all have. So what is “more time” all about? Seriously, many people come to Asheville on vacation. Do they have more time here than at home? Do they feel like they do?
When I returned home to Asheville, I decided to explore this notion. I began to notice that my body feels different when I have to be somewhere at a particular time. I observed that my skin gets tight and my breath becomes shallow when I prepare for an appointment, even when I chose to make at that appointment. In Mexico, when we agreed to have dinner with our friends, Shelly and Steve, our plan was to meet at their apartment “after sunset.” That felt so spacious! No pressure. Perhaps that’s the key! No pressure! OK, since I’m in charge of my schedule, where’s the pressure coming from?
I suspect it’s self-induced and comes from old, old habits—perhaps from being rushed out of the house with my three sisters to go to school. I imagine that my parents had their own pressures with getting us fed, clothed, and out the door at a certain time. And I probably took on some anticipatory anxiety when they hurried me—the oldest—to hurry those pesky little sisters. I don’t know. I do know that I now have the ability to change the habit of how I feel physically and emotionally.
I can use the same understanding and same breath as I use when I find difficulty in a yoga pose. I stop. I relax the tight places. I breathe. I remain present to the moment I’m in without anticipating the next move. In due time, I’ll move. Not now. Now I stay put and bring the mind back to the body and the breath.
Staying present and paying attention requires practice and dedication to the practice. I have to want to change the habits—whether they’re mental, emotional, or physical. If I want “more” I must pay “more” attention to my life and bring my awareness into the habits that cause me to miss my life. How do I want to spend my time in this very precious life? Do I want to BE or to be pressured?
I choose to Be. So I’ll breathe, pay attention, and practice that.
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New Website--Almost Here!
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As you may have noticed, our old website is on permanent vacation while we get ready for the arrival of our fabulous new one. We’re very excited about its attractive design, additional features, and ease of use.
In the meantime, visit www.onecenteryoga.com for our current schedule. You will be able to read the descriptions of the classes and the teacher bios on that page.
For details about new classes and series, read and save this newsletter. Feel free to call us at 828-225-1904 or email us at info@onecenteryoga.com with any questions.
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On Sunday, April 5, from 5:45 to 7:15 pm, we will continue to discuss The Places That Scare You, A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times by Pema Chodron.
Our focus will be on the Buddhist practice of tonglen, the Tibetan word for "sending and taking,." In this simple practice, we learn to take in the pain and suffering of ourselves and others and to send out happiness to all. In this way, we learn to be present, witness our challenges and fears, and transform that energy into loving kindness and compassion for ourselves and others.
Copies of the book are available for purchase at One Center. Start reading today, and join us for a rewarding evening of self-study and community.
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Upcoming Weekend Workshops for 2015
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SAVE THE DATES!
May 1-3, 2015: Elise Miller
Sept 11-13, 2015: Dean Lerner
October 16-18, 2015: Mary & Eddy
November 20-22, 2015: Roger Cole
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From the Ankle on Up:
Understanding the Way
You Move
with Nicole Kintz
Saturday, March 28, 4 - 6pm
Learn a gentle, yet effective hip opening series to address all the muscles that act on the hip, thereby increasing range of movement and mobility.
Explore ankle, knee, and hip alignment using the dandasana knee traction diagnosis to understand the symbiotic relationship of these joints.
Address core strength and hip alignment to explore the relationship between strength and length, and stability and mobility of the hips.
Experience these concepts with movement, specifically that of walking.
Engage the lower back through all of the above work.
Enjoy a series of gentle backbends that create space and can reduce or even heal pain and discomfort.
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Breathe Easy!
Side Bending Poses
with Kim Drye, HereNowYoga
Saturday, April 11, 11am - 1pm
Side bends help stretch and tone the muscles
along the outer sides of the abdomen and rib
cage, helping to keep the spine supple. Side bends also create interior space for the abdominal organs, expand the diaphragm, and lift the collarbones and sternum. As a result, the breath deepens, allowing prana to flow. All levels are welcome.
Join visiting and popular teacher Kim Drye to practice poses like parighasana, (gate-latch pose), one of several valuable side bends that:
Balance the sides of the body
Mobilize the spine
Bring freedom into the chest and neck
Cost for 2-hour classes: $30 with prepaid registration, $35 day of class
Click here to register for these classes.
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Living the Innermost Heart
with Jeannie Zandi
March 25, 2015, from 8:00 - 9:30 pm
Join Jeannie and friends for an exploration into the
 potent depth of what’s often overlooked in the moment: being. Jeannie’s gift for inviting people to join her in resting and rooted presence evokes a deep meeting with oneself and reality. Join her for silent and guided meditation, plus a lively conversation about the richness of life and the spiritual quest.
The evening will be followed by a four day retreat at a private home.
Jeannie is the director of Living as Love, a nonprofit organization dedicated to seeding a culture of the Heart on the planet, inspiring, teaching and supporting people to live from their essence as Love.
Cost: $15-$20 suggested
For more information, email Moe at moebruce@mac.com or call 828.712.7370, or link to the website at:
http://www.jeanniezandi.com/resources/
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