According to Ayurveda, each person has a unique physical and mental makeup, called dosha, that is strongly benefited by consistent and conscious balance. How best to achieve that balance can vary from person to person. One effective, fun and engaging way to balance the doshas is through conscious breathwork and asana practice.

In three 90-minute sessions we will focus on each of the three doshas: pitta, vata, or kapha. We will help determine what your predominant dosha is, and practice postures that can help to alleviate doshic imbalances. Since all three doshas or forces are present in us at different times, it is recommended to attend all three sessions for a comprehensive understanding of how to apply Ayurveda not only to your yoga practice, but also to your life. 

• August 17 - Moving with Kapha Dosha

• August 31 - Moving with Pitta Dosha

• September 14 - Moving with Vata Dosha

We are connected to all things and the entire web of life. Every raindrop, blade of grass, bird taking flight, baby being born, ancestor transitioning, seed germinating, bear entering a cave to hibernate, whale migrating, and sea turtle resting on the shore. Even though we may know how interconnected we are to all things, we may experience periods of feeling isolated and disconnected. During these times, it is important for us to, instead of retreating into our disconnection, come back into community with one another. We must reach out, connect with compassion and openness, and practice alongside one another to heal from our past and present-day wounds and into the future. 

During this day-long immersion, we will connect to ourselves and all beings, past, present, and future, and work with the universal truth that we all come from each other. We are kin and community, and we thrive and heal in community. The We Heal Together immersion will include contemplative and somatic practices, including pranayama, meditation, asana, yoga nidra, ancestral practices, journaling, rituals, and community conversation. Participants will leave this immersion with more tools and skills for healing. And will leave feeling more open-hearted with a more profound awareness of why prioritizing our individual and collective healing is essential.

Additionally, three scholarship spots have been made available for students of yoga who would benefit from financial assistance.

Come celebrate Michelle C. Johnson's newest book, Illuminating Our True Nature: Yogic Practices for Individual and Collective Healing.

In this book reading and workshop, Michelle will draw from yoga philosophy, specifically, the kleshas or reasons why we suffer individually and collectively. These five reasons, according to Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, are avidya-a lack of clear sight or knowledge, asmita-an overidentification with the ego, raga-an attachment to pleasure, dvesha-aversion or avoidance, and abhinivesha-a fear of death or letting go.

During the workshop, Michelle will guide and share practices from the eight-limbed path of yoga to support you in identifying how the kleshas show up in your life and how to respond to them. These practices include asanas, pranayama, meditation, mudras, and mantras. The workshop flow will be an opening centering, book talk, and discussion, yogic practices for integrating the material and concepts presented by Michelle, and time for questions and book signing. Your registration includes a copy of Illuminating Our True Nature.

Cost

$20 — includes a copy of Illuminating Our True Nature. *Scholarships available upon request

A fusion of Kundalini Meditation, breathwork, movement, and conversation. The intention of this group is to build positive connections and community among men seeking a spiritually inspired path, building mental fitness, and practicing radical compassion in a safe and supportive environment. Join us as we forge bonds of camaraderie and support, fostering a community where men can share their triumphs and challenges on the path to holistic well-being, spiritual alignment, and physical vitality.

To be led by Neil Craver, every 4th Saturday from 6-8PM, beginning April 27, 2024.

Monday — March 25th — 7:30-9 pm

Cost | $20 (plus tax) | Free for members!

What to Expect…

This is a full moon meditation centered around harnessing the power of the full moon energy to connect to our higher states of consciousness and awareness.

Neil will guide us through a series of meditations and kundalini practices aligned with the energy of the Full Moon. Our efforts are amplified with the magnitude of energy the full moon provides, it is the most potent time to practice a meditation.

What to Bring

A yoga mat, blanket, and cushion/bolster.

We will be seated for most of the meditation which can be quite uncomfortable on our hips. We have plenty of meditation props and cushions available, but feel free to bring your favorite props to make your practice as cozy as possible.

In many spiritual practices, it is common to wear white. We recommend wearing white but it is not required. Feel free to wear what is most comfortable for you.

Have you been feeling the call of embodying more of your truth? Of creating deeper, more fulfilling relationships? Of healing trauma? Do you long to quell the self-judgement and speak to yourself with love?

Our inner Masculine and Feminine are potent energies that affect our behaviors. When wielded unskillfully, they can tear us down and keep us stuck in harmful patterns. But, when understood and harnessed, they are our most useful assets in embodying and expressing our innate wholeness.

Through exercises, teachings, and group discussions, we’ll gain a better understanding of how these inner forces manifest in our bodies, relationships, and behaviors.

This workshop provides a safe and supportive space for self-exploration.

When you understand these aspects, you can more easily shift along this spectrum of expression in order to:
• Speak your needs
• Set boundaries
• Speak to yourself with love, not judgement
• Hold yourself through big emotions
• Connect more deeply with yourself
• Create more satisfying relationships
• Reduce stress and burnout
• Lead yourself and your communities better
• Heal and/or strengthen your relationship with masculine energy
• Liberate your life force

What do bring:
• Pen and paper 
• Comfortable clothes

Investment:
• $20
• Free for Lotus members, including in passes and subscriptions

Tuesday June 21st, 2021

Cost | $33 (plus tax)

What to Expect…

Join Chloë & Neil Craver in welcoming the arrival of Summer for this rhythmic and powerful vinyasa flow class followed by a deep, spiritual meditation, fueled by the tribal beats of Druminyasa® (Asheville Yoga Festival, Wanderlust). Brad will be giving a live drum performance while Neil & Chloë guide us through intuitive movement and meditation. This is a class in which you release all inhibition on the mat, connect with your internal fire, and welcome the light of Summer.

The primal nature of drumming allows you to connect to the core of your being on a deeper level, empowering you to create movement that is both grounded and freeing. Come with an open heart and free mind and allow the vibrations of the drums to take you on a journey within. The class will end with a 15 min extended Savasana drum sound bath.

About Druminyasa:

As featured by The Washington Times, CBS, and Washington’s WTOP news, Brad Ellsworth of Druminyasa® has been playing drums and percussion for over 25 years. Brad is a yoga teacher and founded Druminyasa by connecting his love for rhythm, drums and movement.

www.druminyasa.net

*Multi-level vinyasa class.*
Expect a sweaty, well rounded practice. Patio space is limited. Reserve your space today!

Saturday May 29th, 2022

Cost | non-member $33 (plus tax) / member $11 (plus tax)

What to Expect…

Qoya is a movement system based on the idea that through movement, we remember...

We remember that our essence is wise, wild & free.

In this workshop, you are invited to move through the wisdom of yoga, the creative expression in dance, and the freedom to feel pleasure in the body through sensual movement. You will have the space to set an intention, be guided to move in a way that feels good in your body, and dance your heart out to let go of what does not serve you.

This class is for anyone who identifies as a womxn. No prior yoga or dance experience is required.

Saturday March 19th, 2022

Cost | $33 (plus tax)

What to Expect…

Join Jupiter Brown for a 2 hour workshop that will introduce the concept of abolition and social justice work into the practice of yoga through the lens of Ahimsa (Yamas and Niyamas)

This workshop has intention to radicalize and decolonize your yoga practice and have a foundation on how to use yoga to abolish colonization in your communities

Saturday
March 5th, 2022

Cost | $33 (plus tax)

You can participate in-person or from home via our livestream!

What To Expect…

Crystal will lead an alignment based flow to prep the body for backbends, weaving in a thought-provoking theme to anchor the mind. After, we will break down deep heart opening postures in a collaborative and playful way. We will counteract everyday sitting postures by moving the spine, chest, and heart space. On a more subtle level, we will explore the vulnerability and honesty that arises when breaking through our protective armor and freeing our hearts.

This workshop is for new and longtime students and teachers, as well as anyone looking to be in community.

Saturday February 26th, 2022

What to Expect

The New Moon is symbolic of new beginnings. It is a reset in the cosmic energy and can provide us with a reset as well. It signifies a pause in the ongoing cycles of the universe and during this pause, new ideas are created. It is a time to rest, take stock and plant powerful intentions for the next cycle.

The darkness of the New Moon allows us to connect more deeply with our own intuition and psychic energy, giving us access to these parts of ourselves with new clarity. From this clarity, creativity is sparked, big ah-ha moments happen and that little voice inside you gets louder.

This event includes:
- Guided Restorative Yin practice
- Journaling prompts & quiet time to reflect
- Cacao Ceremony, led by Kari Allison, to invoke the Spirit of Cacao to help you tap into your Divine Feminine energy & hear your intuitive, gentle guiding voice within

What to Bring

- A yoga mat
- Yoga props, we suggest blocks, a blanket, and a bolster or firm pillow if you have one. We have props available for purchase at the studio.
- A journal
- Your favorite mug or teacup for the cacao ceremony

The intention of this class is to offer a space for women in the community to learn about specific women's wellness topics, journal & share experiences.

Women's Wellness Circle is open to all people who identify as a woman that want to learn more about women's holistic health through the lens of Ayurvedic Medicine. We will cover topics such as: seasonal & intuitive eating, healing from emotional eating habits, balancing hormones, boosting energy, restful sleep patterns, fertility care, self-love through self-care & more

What to Expect

• Introduction to the basics of Ayurveda.

• The elements and energetics of the science.

• Journaling and introspection.

• How to pair Ayurvedic practices with your yoga practice to create balance in mind, body and spirit.

SCHEDULE

• This 60 min workshop will take place on the last Wednesday of each month, 8:00p-9:00p in person or through our virtual studio.

• Bring a bolster or comfy pillow to sit on and a notebook or journal to take some notes.

Saturday February 13th, 2022

Cost | $33 (plus tax)

What to Expect…

Join Kevin Garrity for a 2 hour skills & drills style workshop focused on handstand entries, alignment, and maintaining awareness of your body in space while upside down.

Doesn't matter if you're someone who kicks-upside-down and immediately falls, or if you've unlocked a bit of hang time. This event is geared towards having fun flipping perspectives and shifting body awareness.

Kevin's approach to handstanding is simple: Treat it as a craft; don't be too technical; keep it loose without overthinking or overdoing; cultivate your own sense of style; and just have fun!

Saturday
February 12th, 2022

Cost | $25 (plus tax)

What to Expect…

This is a full moon meditation centered around harnessing the power of the full moon energy to connect to our higher states of consciousness and awareness.

Chloë will offer information on the astrological aspects of this particular Full Moon and what to expect or prepare for throughout the upcoming season.

Neil will guide us through a series of meditations and kundalini practices.

Brian Ford will be rounding out the evening with a sound bath using a gong and singing bowls.

If you would like to stay afterwards, we will have yogi tea and tarot reading while letting the energy of the evening settle in.

What to Bring

A yoga mat, blanket, and cushion/bolster.

We will be seated for most of the meditation which can be quite uncomfortable on our hips. We have plenty of meditation props and cushions available for purchase if you don’t have any to bring from home. At this time, we do not offer community props due to Covid-19. We highly recommend a firm cushion to sit on and a blanket to support your posture or cover up with during the sound bath.

In many spiritual practices, it is common to wear white. We recommend wearing white but it is not required. Feel free to wear what is most comfortable for you.

Saturday
January 15th, 2022

Cost | $25 (plus tax)

What to Expect…

This is a full moon meditation centered around harnessing the power of the full moon energy to connect to our higher states of consciousness and awareness.

Chloë will offer information on the astrological aspects of this Cancer Full Moon and what to expect or prepare for throughout the moon cycle.

Neil will guide us through a series of meditations and kundalini practices. We will finish by rounding out the evening with a sound bath utilizing a gong.

If you would like to stay afterwards, we will have yogi tea and tarot reading while letting the energy of the evening settle in.

What to Bring

A yoga mat, blanket, and cushion/bolster.

We will be seated for most of the meditation which can be quite uncomfortable on our hips. We have plenty of meditation props and cushions available for purchase if you don’t have any to bring from home. At this time, we do not offer community props due to Covid-19. We highly recommend a firm cushion to sit on and a blanket to support your posture or cover up with during the sound bath.

In many spiritual practices, it is common to wear white. We recommend wearing white but it is not required. Feel free to wear what is most comfortable for you.

Ayurveda is a back-to basics approach to wellness, translating to “the knowledge of life”.

Discover how Ayurveda can help bring your digestion, mental health and physical body back into harmonious balance through food choices, schedule, self-care and movement that are catered to your unique body type (dosha).

What to Expect

• Introduction to the basics of Ayurveda.

• The elements and energetics of the science.

• Journaling and introspection.

• What is your Dosha and why does it matter?

• How to pair Ayurvedic practices with your yoga practice to create balance in mind, body and spirit.

SCHEDULE

• This 90 min workshop will take place on the last Wednesday of each month, 7:30p-9p in the studio.

• Bring a bolster or comfy pillow to sit on and a notebook or journal to take some notes.

Join in for this pre Holiday Tune Up meant to ground, rejuvenate, and expand your heart. Sunday November 21st at 9:30am. All Levels Vinyasa flow guided by Suzie Blackman, Breathwork+Meditation led by Neil Craver and specially made tea blend by Herbalist, Chloe Craver. Included in the price of your ticket is a warm coffee/tea of your choice from SaySo coffee, sponsored by lululemon.

What to Expect

This is a full moon meditation centered around harnessing the power of the full moon energy to connect to our higher states of consciousness and awareness.

Chloë will offer information on the astrological aspects of this particular Full Moon and what to expect or prepare for throughout the moon cycle.

Neil will guide us through a series of meditations and kundalini practices then will be rounding out the evening with a sound bath utilizing a gong.

If you would like to stay afterwards, we will have yogi tea and tarot reading while letting the energy of the evening settle in.

What to Bring

A yoga mat, blanket, and cushion/bolster.

We will be seated for most of the meditation which can be quite uncomfortable on our hips. We have plenty of meditation props and cushions available for purchase if you don’t have any to bring from home. At this time, we do not offer community props due to cover-19. We highly recommend a firm cushion to sit on and a blanket to support your posture or cover up with during the sound bath.

In many spiritual practices, it is common to wear white. We recommend wearing white but it is not required, wear what is most comfortable for you.

Ayurveda is a back-to basics approach to wellness, translating to “the knowledge of life”.

Discover how Ayurveda can help bring your digestion, mental health and physical body back into harmonious balance through food choices, schedule, self-care and movement that are catered to your unique body type (dosha).

What to Expect

• Introduction to the basics of Ayurveda.

• The elements and energetics of the science.

• Journaling and introspection.

• What is your Dosha and why does it matter?

• How to pair Ayurvedic practices with your yoga practice to create balance in mind, body and spirit.

SCHEDULE

• This 90 min workshop will take place on the last Wednesday of each month, 7:30p-9p in the studio.

• Bring a bolster or comfy pillow to sit on and a notebook or journal to take some notes.

Want to learn how to use your yoga blocks for building strength and flexibility? Join Crystal for a deep dive into how to properly use these yoga props to get deeper into your practice as well as build strength for more challenging poses! This workshop will provide you with a block of your own along with education that will help you utilize these tools in your yoga practice.

What to Expect

• 2 hour workshop based around how to best use your blocks.

• There are 2 ticket options- one where you can bring your own blocks and one where a set a blocks is included at a discount!

• Bring a yoga mat, water and blocks if you have them.

Join Chloë & the Lululemon WS team for our Surya Vinyasa class to celebrate Lululemon & Chloë’s birthday! Each yogi who attends Chloë’s 6pm vinyasa class will receive a free gift from Lululemon. After class, you are invited to a shop party at Lululemon for refreshments & giveaways!

What to Expect

• Yoga practice 6pm - 7pm with a free Lulu gift!

• Private shop party at Lululemon WS afterward for refreshments & giveaways!

Join Misty & Eric every 1st Monday for a Lotus Social at Incendiary Brewery after the 6:30pm Surya Vinyasa class! This is a perfect event to bring your friends or partner and enjoy some brews, long-awaited social interaction and community connection. Yoga class attendance is not require but encouraged!

What to Expect

• Yoga practice 6:30pm - 7:30pm

• Social connection next door at Incendiary Brewery! Enjoy beers, non-alcoholic beverages and food at Cugino Forno- all for purchase!

SCHEDULE

• This event will take place each first Monday of the month starting in August from 7:30pm - until after the 6:30pm yoga class.

• Bring a mat to practice before and your wallet for social afterward!

What to Expect

This is a full moon meditation centered around harnessing the power of the full moon energy to connect to our higher states of consciousness and awareness.

Chloë will offer information on the astrological aspects of this particular Full Moon and what to expect or prepare for throughout the moon cycle.

Neil will guide us through a series of meditations and kundalini practices then will be rounding out the evening with a sound bath utilizing a gong.

If you would like to stay afterwards, we will have yogi tea and tarot reading while letting the energy of the evening settle in.

What to Bring

A yoga mat, blanket, and cushion/bolster.

We will be seated for most of the meditation which can be quite uncomfortable on our hips. We have plenty of meditation props and cushions available for purchase if you don’t have any to bring from home. At this time, we do not offer community props due to cover-19. We highly recommend a firm cushion to sit on and a blanket to support your posture or cover up with during the sound bath.

In many spiritual practices, it is common to wear white. We recommend wearing white but it is not required, wear what is most comfortable for you.

Join Chloë Craver for this rhythmic and powerful vinyasa flow class followed by Neil Craver leading us in a deep, primal meditation, fueled by the tribal beats of Druminyasa® (Asheville Yoga Festival, Wanderlust).

The primal nature of drumming allows you to connect to the core of your being on a deeper level, empowering you to create movement that is both grounded and freeing. Come with an open mind and allow the vibrations of the drums to take you on a journey within. The class will end with a 15 min extended Savasana drum sound bath.

About Druminyasa:

As featured by The Washington Times, CBS, and Washington’s WTOP news, Brad Ellsworth of Druminyasa® has been playing drums and percussion for over 25 years. Brad is a yoga teacher and founded Druminyasa by connecting his love for rhythm, drums and movement.

www.druminyasa.net

*Multi-level vinyasa class.*
Expect a sweaty, well rounded practice. Patio space is limited. Reserve your space today!

Investment $35

You may have heard the word “Ayurveda” before, but what is it about? Discover how Ayurveda can help bring your digestion, mental health and physical body back into harmonious balance through food choices, schedule, self-care and movement that are catered to your unique body type (dosha).

What to Expect

• Introduction to the basics of Ayurveda.

• The elements and energetics of the science.

• Journaling and introspection.

• What is your Dosha and why does it matter?

• How to pair Ayurvedic practices with your yoga practice to create balance in mind, body and spirit.

SCHEDULE

• This 90 min workshop will take place on the last Wednesday of each month, 7:30p-9p in the studio.

• Bring a bolster or comfy pillow to sit on and a notebook or journal to take some notes.

What to Expect

This is a full moon meditation centered around harnessing the power of the full moon energy to connect to our higher states of consciousness and awareness.

Chloë will offer information on the astrological aspects of this particular Full Moon and what to expect or prepare for throughout the moon cycle.

Neil will guide us through a series of meditations and kundalini practices then will be rounding out the evening with a sound bath utilizing a gong.

If you would like to stay afterwards, we will have yogi tea and tarot reading while letting the energy of the evening settle in.

What to Bring

A yoga mat, blanket, and cushion/bolster.

We will be seated for most of the meditation which can be quite uncomfortable on our hips. We have plenty of meditation props and cushions available for purchase if you don’t have any to bring from home. At this time, we do not offer community props due to cover-19. We highly recommend a firm cushion to sit on and a blanket to support your posture or cover up with during the sound bath.

In many spiritual practices, it is common to wear white. We recommend wearing white but it is not required, wear what is most comfortable for you.