Workshops, Events + Pop-Ups

Jun
8
Thu
Somatic Healing @ Waynesville Yoga Center
Jun 8 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Step away from the overstimulated world and learn to downshift your body + mind to a more balanced, relaxed state of being with Somatics.

Come explore the world of Somatics and discover how to release muscle tension, improve posture, increase range of motion, prevent/rehab injuries and improve your mood without forcing it. In this class you’ll learn slow, gentle, relaxing self-care movements that are suitable for all ages and bodies. The best way to find out if Somatics is for you, is to give it a try!

Thursdays from 4 – 5pm–

June 1st:
The Whole Body Approach to Pelvic Health
No part of your body functions by itself. Come gain greater awareness of how your diaphragm, pelvic floor and core can work in coordinated way for greater overall health.
June 8th:
Reversing Tech Neck with Somatics
Forward head posture is more than just about your neck and head. It’s also due to tightness in your chest and belly. Discover how to rest your somatic nervous system to will help you straighten up with ease.
June 15th:
Simple, Safe Somatic Movements for Desk Jockeys
Sitting is a way of life for most. Come learn gentle movements to calm your nervous system, release muscle tension and reduce brain fog, all from a chair and standing!
June 22nd:
Bust the Myth of Aging with Somatic Awareness
It’s not our age that makes us “old,” it’s our adaptive physical patterns to stress, injuries, surgeries, etc that does. Learn how to release what holds you back and start moving with ease and living the life you want.
In this class, you’ll
  • identify thought and postural tension patterns that hold you back in life
  • explore gentle, enjoyable movements to release tension and pain
  • connect the dots of how all your body parts work together
  • discover how somatic awareness can calm your monkey mind — no sitting meditation required 🙂
  • break free from relying on drugs, surgery and on-going treatments that don’t last
Who is this class for? 
This series is for folks of all ages and abilities seeking
  • simple, safe ways to get rid of pain
  • better posture and mobility
  • a calmer state of being and better sleep
  • more power in their sport 

HEAD TO OUR CLASS CALENDAR TO REGISTER.

Kristin Jackson is a Certified Somatics Educator based in Waynesville NC. She’s known for her fun and accessible methods of coaching adults to recapture the kid in them. Kristin discovered Somatics after being hit by a car resulting in a load of soft tissue damage and traumatic brain injury. She knows pain can leave us feeling not ourselves, but anyone can reclaim their freedom in their bodies and lives, just by tuning inward. That’s where the magic lies. 
Jun
9
Fri
Vinyasa Wake n’ Flow with Hanna Arrington @ Waynesville Yoga Center
Jun 9 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am

Join Hanna for these Vinyasa Wake n’ Flow pop-ups!

If you’ve been wanting to get your mat time out of the way early, join Hanna every other Friday at 7am for a Vinyasa flow that will have you ready for the weekend!

Dates: May 26, June 9, June 23, July 7, July 21

Space is limited. Head to our class calendar to register.

Jun
11
Sun
Gentle Kundalini @ Waynesville Yoga Center
Jun 11 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

This gentle Kundalini class is focused on awakening and balancing  the root chakra. This energy is dormant and located at the base of the spine. In doing this Kriya and active meditation we can let go of negativity, support mindfulness, boost awareness + stimulate whole body relaxation.

Join Amber Rae for the following Gentle Kundalini pop-ups:

> Friday April 28th @ 5:30 pm

> Sunday May 14 @ 6 pm

> Sunday June 11 @ 6 pm

Space is limited. Head to our class calendar to register.

Jun
12
Mon
Strength + Stability @ Waynesville Yoga Center
Jun 12 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join Beth Sanderson for these pop-ups to improve your strength and range of motion!

Focusing too much on our strength and leaving out mobility makes for a restricted, tight body, but focusing TOO much on our mobility without strength makes for an unstable, weak body.

A well-balanced body is a combination of strength and mobility that will feel its best. This class will add to your yoga practice by building strength in your hips, core, shoulders, back, and chest, as well as working on joint mobility.

Space for this classes is limited. Register via our class calendar.

Jun
13
Tue
NEW CLASS ALERT: Yoga for Back Care on Tuesdays 12 – 1pm @ Waynesville Yoga Center
Jun 13 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

We’ve added another noon class to the schedule!
Come give your spine + posture some TLC with Hanna Arrington on Tuesdays from 12 – 1pm.
Head to our class calendar to register!
Yoga for Teens @ Waynesville Yoga Center
Jun 13 @ 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm

Join Suzanne Berryhill (a high school teacher!) in a class designed for middle and high school students ages 12-17. This class will include a variety of yoga styles and meditation so teens become familiar with different yogic practices, including both flow and restorative yoga. Parents welcome.

Head to our class calendar to register.

The following Tuesdays from 2 – 2:45pm: 6/13, 6/27, 7/11 & 7/25

Please note: Guardian must submit signed waiver prior to class or be present at drop-off to sign the teen’s waiver.

Jun
15
Thu
Somatic Healing @ Waynesville Yoga Center
Jun 15 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Step away from the overstimulated world and learn to downshift your body + mind to a more balanced, relaxed state of being with Somatics.

Come explore the world of Somatics and discover how to release muscle tension, improve posture, increase range of motion, prevent/rehab injuries and improve your mood without forcing it. In this class you’ll learn slow, gentle, relaxing self-care movements that are suitable for all ages and bodies. The best way to find out if Somatics is for you, is to give it a try!

Thursdays from 4 – 5pm–

June 1st:
The Whole Body Approach to Pelvic Health
No part of your body functions by itself. Come gain greater awareness of how your diaphragm, pelvic floor and core can work in coordinated way for greater overall health.
June 8th:
Reversing Tech Neck with Somatics
Forward head posture is more than just about your neck and head. It’s also due to tightness in your chest and belly. Discover how to rest your somatic nervous system to will help you straighten up with ease.
June 15th:
Simple, Safe Somatic Movements for Desk Jockeys
Sitting is a way of life for most. Come learn gentle movements to calm your nervous system, release muscle tension and reduce brain fog, all from a chair and standing!
June 22nd:
Bust the Myth of Aging with Somatic Awareness
It’s not our age that makes us “old,” it’s our adaptive physical patterns to stress, injuries, surgeries, etc that does. Learn how to release what holds you back and start moving with ease and living the life you want.
In this class, you’ll
  • identify thought and postural tension patterns that hold you back in life
  • explore gentle, enjoyable movements to release tension and pain
  • connect the dots of how all your body parts work together
  • discover how somatic awareness can calm your monkey mind — no sitting meditation required 🙂
  • break free from relying on drugs, surgery and on-going treatments that don’t last
Who is this class for? 
This series is for folks of all ages and abilities seeking
  • simple, safe ways to get rid of pain
  • better posture and mobility
  • a calmer state of being and better sleep
  • more power in their sport 

HEAD TO OUR CLASS CALENDAR TO REGISTER.

Kristin Jackson is a Certified Somatics Educator based in Waynesville NC. She’s known for her fun and accessible methods of coaching adults to recapture the kid in them. Kristin discovered Somatics after being hit by a car resulting in a load of soft tissue damage and traumatic brain injury. She knows pain can leave us feeling not ourselves, but anyone can reclaim their freedom in their bodies and lives, just by tuning inward. That’s where the magic lies. 
Jun
16
Fri
Juice + Jams with Jake @ Waynesville Yoga Center
Jun 16 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Stretch, Flow + Sip with Jak

Join Jake for this fun BYOB Friday evening event which will have you moving to a theme playlist or  band. Expect head-bobbing in addition to your asanas.

April 7th: Songs about Drinking for National Beer Day

April 21st: Celebrate Robert Smith from the Cure + Iggy Pop’s Birthday!

May 5th: The Best of Lenny Kravitz

May 19th: Yacht Rock

June 2: Pop-Rock of 2012

June 16th: The Best of Billy Joel

June 30th: 80s Dance Music

$22 drop-in // or 1 class credit // All levels welcome – but expect to sweat! // Space is limited: to save yours, register on our class calendar – or call 828.246.6570 – or email hello@waynesvilleyogacenter.com

Jun
17
Sat
Yoga & Shamanic Breathwork @ Waynesville Yoga Center
Jun 17 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Come one, come all. Come as you are. Come to the eternal fountain. Come drink from the wellspring of your soul. Come meet the Beloved and be filled.

With each waxing day as the Sun approaches its zenith, we can also feel our own energy rising. Life force Prana is rising from the Earth to fill every living being; every seed sprouts, every flower blooms, every tree leafs with the life affirming energy of Prana.

Can you feel your own energy stirring into action? What are you being called to bring to life?

As we bask in the days of fullness and vitality, we are poised to touch the life-giver within ourselves. We come closer to understanding the aspect of Self that knows its oneness with all life; we are the Weaver and the woven one, the Dreamer and the dream. As the mystical poet Rumi said, “to find the Beloved, you must become the Beloved.”

Join Kirsten & Amber for a special Yoga & Shamanic Breathwork workshop on June 17th, where we will open our practice to deep self-love.

Self- love as a healing practice is the foundation for all love. When we experience deep self-love, judgements and criticisms of self and others fall away. Our sense of separation dissolves and we open ourselves to accept the Love, Joy & Abundance that is always being given through life-giving Prana. When we live from self-love the flow of abundance opens to us as we are able to give and receive without a sense of lack or unworthiness. Ultimately, deep self-love is as a key, to open ourselves to the blissful union with the Beloved, the Divine union between the self and the Self.

 

In this Yoga & Shamanic Breathwork workshop you will:

  • Receive practical teachings to work with self-love in your daily practice.
  • Clear the chakras and release old or stuck energy patterns that no longer serve you.
  • Connect with your own inner Beloved and receive healing guidance for your life now.
  • Set intentions to carry this connection forward into the future.

The Shamanic Breathwork process includes:

  • Sacred Space- the protected container required for release, renewal and transformation
  • The Breath- a cyclical breathwork technique that takes the breather into the inner psyche
  • Journey Music- chakra attuned music that guides the journey and shakes up stuck energy
  • Bodywork- gentle support to facilitate movement of energies & emotional release 
  • Shamanic Shakti Art Process- intuitive mandala art to ground the journey in non-linear form
  • Group Processing- dynamic support to integrate journeys through story, ritual and community

“Shamanic Breathwork is an outgrowth of depth psychology, ancient indigenous practices, addiction and co-dependency treatment, and modern mind-body medicine research.

In a safe and nurturing environment, you may open to expanded states of consciousness usually only experienced in dreaming: where self-healing is experienced.

This work allows you to release stuck emotions, free creative energy and reaffirm your connection with the divine, while group process aids you in discovering how to apply these healing experiences to everyday living.”

Judy Red Hawk, PhD, RDT


There are only nine spaces available for this workshop. Register below to save yours.

Cost: $88

Kirsten Baucom Earley is a Certified Shamanic Breathwork Facilitator, Shamanic Minister, and Minister of the Blue Star Church. She has a BSEd in music education. She believes that music has the power to stir emotions and connect us to all parts of ourselves, past, present and future. She believes we each have the ability and the responsibility to claim our power, heal ourselves, and live in right relation with All Our Relations.

 

Amber Kleid (RYT – 500) is a Yoga & Mindfulness Mentor whose passion is helping women reconnect with themselves through movement, meditation, and practice setting sacred boundaries to help develop deeper Self-awareness. She is driven by her own transformation that yoga and mindfulness helped unfold when she stepped onto her mat in 2013 after being diagnosed with an auto-immune disease.

When joining her for class, you’ll be invited to explore the infinite possibilities that good self-care can provide both on and off the mat. Amber brings her silly sense of humor, creative sequencing, and everyone-is-welcome attitude into her classes for a refreshing experience from head to toe. 

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Jun
19
Mon
Strength + Stability @ Waynesville Yoga Center
Jun 19 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join Beth Sanderson for these pop-ups to improve your strength and range of motion!

Focusing too much on our strength and leaving out mobility makes for a restricted, tight body, but focusing TOO much on our mobility without strength makes for an unstable, weak body.

A well-balanced body is a combination of strength and mobility that will feel its best. This class will add to your yoga practice by building strength in your hips, core, shoulders, back, and chest, as well as working on joint mobility.

Space for this classes is limited. Register via our class calendar.

Jun
20
Tue
NEW CLASS ALERT: Yoga for Back Care on Tuesdays 12 – 1pm @ Waynesville Yoga Center
Jun 20 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

We’ve added another noon class to the schedule!
Come give your spine + posture some TLC with Hanna Arrington on Tuesdays from 12 – 1pm.
Head to our class calendar to register!
Jun
21
Wed
Gentle Flow + Restorative Rhythms for Summer Solstice @ Waynesville Yoga Center
Jun 21 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Enjoy this hour & 1/2 Gentle Flow + Restorative class led by Amber Kleid accompanied by Jake Gilmore who will, in honor of Summer Solstice, treat guests to the sweet sounds of his acoustic guitar, singing bowls, and more!

If weather permits we will be on our gorgeous patio so please bring any blankets, pillows, and other props to make your experience as comfortable as possible. This is an all-levels class and everyone is welcome to participate!
We will have a simple altar if you’d like to bring any Solstice offerings such as seeds, herbs, flowers, crystals, or anything that calls to you.

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Jun
22
Thu
Somatic Healing @ Waynesville Yoga Center
Jun 22 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Step away from the overstimulated world and learn to downshift your body + mind to a more balanced, relaxed state of being with Somatics.

Come explore the world of Somatics and discover how to release muscle tension, improve posture, increase range of motion, prevent/rehab injuries and improve your mood without forcing it. In this class you’ll learn slow, gentle, relaxing self-care movements that are suitable for all ages and bodies. The best way to find out if Somatics is for you, is to give it a try!

Thursdays from 4 – 5pm–

June 1st:
The Whole Body Approach to Pelvic Health
No part of your body functions by itself. Come gain greater awareness of how your diaphragm, pelvic floor and core can work in coordinated way for greater overall health.
June 8th:
Reversing Tech Neck with Somatics
Forward head posture is more than just about your neck and head. It’s also due to tightness in your chest and belly. Discover how to rest your somatic nervous system to will help you straighten up with ease.
June 15th:
Simple, Safe Somatic Movements for Desk Jockeys
Sitting is a way of life for most. Come learn gentle movements to calm your nervous system, release muscle tension and reduce brain fog, all from a chair and standing!
June 22nd:
Bust the Myth of Aging with Somatic Awareness
It’s not our age that makes us “old,” it’s our adaptive physical patterns to stress, injuries, surgeries, etc that does. Learn how to release what holds you back and start moving with ease and living the life you want.
In this class, you’ll
  • identify thought and postural tension patterns that hold you back in life
  • explore gentle, enjoyable movements to release tension and pain
  • connect the dots of how all your body parts work together
  • discover how somatic awareness can calm your monkey mind — no sitting meditation required 🙂
  • break free from relying on drugs, surgery and on-going treatments that don’t last
Who is this class for? 
This series is for folks of all ages and abilities seeking
  • simple, safe ways to get rid of pain
  • better posture and mobility
  • a calmer state of being and better sleep
  • more power in their sport 

HEAD TO OUR CLASS CALENDAR TO REGISTER.

Kristin Jackson is a Certified Somatics Educator based in Waynesville NC. She’s known for her fun and accessible methods of coaching adults to recapture the kid in them. Kristin discovered Somatics after being hit by a car resulting in a load of soft tissue damage and traumatic brain injury. She knows pain can leave us feeling not ourselves, but anyone can reclaim their freedom in their bodies and lives, just by tuning inward. That’s where the magic lies. 
Jun
23
Fri
Vinyasa Wake n’ Flow with Hanna Arrington @ Waynesville Yoga Center
Jun 23 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am

Join Hanna for these Vinyasa Wake n’ Flow pop-ups!

If you’ve been wanting to get your mat time out of the way early, join Hanna every other Friday at 7am for a Vinyasa flow that will have you ready for the weekend!

Dates: May 26, June 9, June 23, July 7, July 21

Space is limited. Head to our class calendar to register.

Yoga Sutras (Weekend Immersion Workshop) @ Waynesville Yoga Center
Jun 23 @ 5:30 pm – Jun 25 @ 11:30 am

Sutras

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is a 195-verse study that is filled with the knowledge of yoga. The sutras are arguably the most valuable yogic text with specific practices in ending the root cause of suffering, the absence of self-knowledge (avidya).
In this weekend, we will unravel the goal of yoga, discuss the various states of consciousness, explore tools on how to exist in the world, disect the eight limbs of yoga, study the different levels of samadhi, and learn the many benefits that arise from this practice. This workshop will allow you ample time for reflections and journaling as an opportunity to connect theses ancient teachings to your modern day experience.

This weekend immersion will be taught by Candra Smith. Learn more about her here.

Attendees will learn:
// Ashtanga and the 8 limbs of yoga, including each of the limbs’ various techniques
//techniques and practices associated with kriya yoga

// the historical and/or traditional yogic philosophy and texts as it relates to the Yoga Sutras
// the origin and the definition of the sutras and yoga

// the methods of how to teach Ashtanga and Kriya Yoga (asana, pranayama, and concentration practices) to students
// how to incorporate the themes of the yamas and niyamas into class
// how to provide cues that facilitate sensory withdrawal, concentration, meditation, and – ultimately – unity/oneness

This immersion workshop qualifies for our 300/500 hour Yoga Teacher Training program (YTT).
Schedule:

Friday 5:30-9 PM

Saturday 9 AM-6 PM (with 1 hour lunch break)

Sunday 8 AM-11:30 AM

Cost: $250

REQUIRED READING

  • The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Sri Swami Satchidananda (required)
  • The Science of Self Realization by Roy Eugene Davis (recommended Chap 1-4)
  • A Guide to Kriya Yoga Practice by Roy Eugene Davis (recommended)

Anyone is welcome to take immersive weekends a la carte, without enrolling in the 300/500 YTT program. Gain knowledge, deepen your practice, and attend only what interests you! You may register for this weekend workshop below without the application or administrative fees.

However, if you want this workshop to count for CEs and/or towards a 300/500 hour RYT with Yoga Alliance, you need to be enrolled in our program. Click here to confirm your status – or contact us for more details: ytt@waynesvilleyogacenter.com // 828.246.6570

Purchase

Jun
26
Mon
Strength + Stability @ Waynesville Yoga Center
Jun 26 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join Beth Sanderson for these pop-ups to improve your strength and range of motion!

Focusing too much on our strength and leaving out mobility makes for a restricted, tight body, but focusing TOO much on our mobility without strength makes for an unstable, weak body.

A well-balanced body is a combination of strength and mobility that will feel its best. This class will add to your yoga practice by building strength in your hips, core, shoulders, back, and chest, as well as working on joint mobility.

Space for this classes is limited. Register via our class calendar.

Jun
27
Tue
NEW CLASS ALERT: Yoga for Back Care on Tuesdays 12 – 1pm @ Waynesville Yoga Center
Jun 27 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

We’ve added another noon class to the schedule!
Come give your spine + posture some TLC with Hanna Arrington on Tuesdays from 12 – 1pm.
Head to our class calendar to register!
Yoga for Teens @ Waynesville Yoga Center
Jun 27 @ 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm

Join Suzanne Berryhill (a high school teacher!) in a class designed for middle and high school students ages 12-17. This class will include a variety of yoga styles and meditation so teens become familiar with different yogic practices, including both flow and restorative yoga. Parents welcome.

Head to our class calendar to register.

The following Tuesdays from 2 – 2:45pm: 6/13, 6/27, 7/11 & 7/25

Please note: Guardian must submit signed waiver prior to class or be present at drop-off to sign the teen’s waiver.

Lake Junaluska Summer Yoga Series: Mixed Level Flow with Tara Scarborough @ Inspiration Point
Jun 27 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Join Tara Scarborough for a Mixed Level Flow from 6:30 – 7:30pm at Inspiration Point!

The Lake Junaluska Summer Yoga Series is running from Tuesday June 27th to August 15th (there will be no yoga on July 4th).

> You must bring your own mat + props

> See social media for weather cancellations

> Lake J residents can attend the summer series classes at half-price

> Please register via our class calendar to reserve your space

 

To save your space, register on our class calendar – or call 828.246.6570 – or email hello@waynesvilleyogacenter.com

Jun
29
Thu
Somatic Healing @ Waynesville Yoga Center
Jun 29 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Step away from the overstimulated world and learn to downshift your body + mind to a more balanced, relaxed state of being with Somatics.

Come explore the world of Somatics and discover how to release muscle tension, improve posture, increase range of motion, prevent/rehab injuries and improve your mood without forcing it. In this class you’ll learn slow, gentle, relaxing self-care movements that are suitable for all ages and bodies. The best way to find out if Somatics is for you, is to give it a try!

Thursdays from 4 – 5pm–

June 1st:
The Whole Body Approach to Pelvic Health
No part of your body functions by itself. Come gain greater awareness of how your diaphragm, pelvic floor and core can work in coordinated way for greater overall health.
June 8th:
Reversing Tech Neck with Somatics
Forward head posture is more than just about your neck and head. It’s also due to tightness in your chest and belly. Discover how to rest your somatic nervous system to will help you straighten up with ease.
June 15th:
Simple, Safe Somatic Movements for Desk Jockeys
Sitting is a way of life for most. Come learn gentle movements to calm your nervous system, release muscle tension and reduce brain fog, all from a chair and standing!
June 22nd:
Bust the Myth of Aging with Somatic Awareness
It’s not our age that makes us “old,” it’s our adaptive physical patterns to stress, injuries, surgeries, etc that does. Learn how to release what holds you back and start moving with ease and living the life you want.
In this class, you’ll
  • identify thought and postural tension patterns that hold you back in life
  • explore gentle, enjoyable movements to release tension and pain
  • connect the dots of how all your body parts work together
  • discover how somatic awareness can calm your monkey mind — no sitting meditation required 🙂
  • break free from relying on drugs, surgery and on-going treatments that don’t last
Who is this class for? 
This series is for folks of all ages and abilities seeking
  • simple, safe ways to get rid of pain
  • better posture and mobility
  • a calmer state of being and better sleep
  • more power in their sport 

HEAD TO OUR CLASS CALENDAR TO REGISTER.

Kristin Jackson is a Certified Somatics Educator based in Waynesville NC. She’s known for her fun and accessible methods of coaching adults to recapture the kid in them. Kristin discovered Somatics after being hit by a car resulting in a load of soft tissue damage and traumatic brain injury. She knows pain can leave us feeling not ourselves, but anyone can reclaim their freedom in their bodies and lives, just by tuning inward. That’s where the magic lies. 
  • “I woke up one morning and realized I was 60 years old, that I could live well into my 80s and that I had to do something to improve my strength and stamina if I wanted a good quality of life. I was caring for small grandchildren periodically, and it exhausted me.

    As soon as I saw Waynesville Yoga Center was opening, I came. I am so thankful to Jay for a place where I feel safe, not self-conscious, and where I can attend classes that benefit me without feeling in competition with anyone else. Restorative and Yin have improved my flexibility and meditation skills; Beginner Flow, Flow Level 1 and Gentle Chair Yoga have increased my strength and balance and also challenged me, as has Barre and Balance!

    I feel better than I ever have – physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I have met so many new friends. All of the instructors I have had are wonderful and willing to share of themselves. Thank you, Jay, your endeavor is making a tremendous difference in so many lives!”

    – Terri M.

  • “Jay is an always-patient, highly skilled teacher who makes everyone feel welcome and able to participate. Her class is always a joy and rewarding.”

    – Barbara S.

  • “Amber is an incredibly gifted instructor, particularly when it comes to yoga. She is calming, thorough, and provides that extra-added touch of essential oils, gentle adjustments, and themed practices. I love that Amber’s yoga classes are dynamic and she’s taught moves in her classes that I’ve never done in 15 years of practicing yoga. She’s a breath of fresh air in the yoga scene. I highly recommend her!”

    – Christine G.

  • “Amber, you’re an incredible teacher! You are a natural at creating flows that challenge and inspire your students.”

    – Michelle G.C.

  • “I waited years looking for the right yoga teacher training program and WYC was definitely the reason why. I’m absolutely convinced I could not have found a program that was more creative, inclusive, or supportive. I would definitely attribute that to the meticulous design of the curriculum and incredibly talented teachers you brought in to lead so many cool facets of the course. You drew in some of the most amazing students with all this awesomeness and I’ve been so thrilled to learn alongside them this year so thank you, thank you, thank you for every last delicious bit of it.”

    – CJH

  • I signed up for YTT thinking I had time to myself to focus on me, but the world has other plans. It’s still the best decision I’ve made, and I am so grateful that what I have learned has come to me at a time that I can apply it to so much real world trauma. This YTT has been a saving grace!

    – Kim T.

  • “Since I started taking classes at Waynesville Yoga Center, I can now go down the stairs ‘normally’, instead of one foot at a time. I’m really pleased with how these classes are helping me.”

    – Carol L.

  • “Jay takes time to answer questions, to give help when needed in performing movements and is a gentle, calm person which helps my yoga experience.”

    – Anita S.

  • “After my first private session with Amber my body felt so good! Because of her guidance and personal assisting I highly recommend working with her.”

    – Barbara B.

  • “WYC YTT has given me such tremendous depth in my practice of yoga on and off the mat. I’ve loved seeing my evolution this year as I learned all the ways I can add yoga to my home and work life. I started just expecting to build a stronger personal practice, but now I am so excited to see where this will all take me in the years to come.”

    – 2019 YTT Student

  • “Jay is a wonderful yoga instructor; has great variety in classes; is always dependable (there and on time); is kind and understanding; and always available to answer questions and give additional instruction if necessary. She is calm and classes are enjoyable no matter the challenge.”

    – Myndie S.

  • “Thank you all so much for offering this. It has truly been a gift in my life and I am very grateful to be part of this class!”

    – Kristen, B

  • “That special moment when your body, mind and spirit blend into a yummy synchronized yogic OHMMMMMMM……..yeah, YTT has given me like a hundred of those so far! You guys are awesome!”

    – 2019 YTT Student

  • “YTT provided me with the tools and knowledge to deepen my own yoga practice and help others with theirs. This program challenged me in unforeseen ways and I am so thankful to have experienced this journey with such incredible teachers and fellow students. It was truly a life-changing experience.”

    – Hayley P.

  • “What has set the program apart for me, as well, is the approach to teaching that encourages us not to focus on a “perfect” pose, but rather perfecting a pose within our bodies and the bodies of our students. This means everyone’s expression of a pose will be slightly different, and there is such beauty in that. It runs counter to so much that we are taught elsewhere in life.”

    – Kristen, B

  • “With all of my health issues, I never would have believed I could ever learn to teach yoga. WYC’s Real Yoga for Real Bodies built my confidence as a leader, reminding me that my journey is my strength, and I will actually be a better teacher because of the challenges I’ve experienced. Thank you so much for creating a program that encouraged us to bring the beauty and the beast through this incredible transformation.”

    – CJH

  • “I haven’t felt this good since I got my puppy, ten years ago!…”

    – Steve S.

  • “One of the things I have loved about the program is that we are not just learning how to teach certain poses; I have been learning things I didn’t even know I could learn about yoga in general, including about the subtle energies, how they tie to both anatomy and the philosophy of yoga.”

    – 2019 YTT Student

  • “My experience during my YTT at WYC has not only increased my confidence on the mat but has opened up endless possibilities and opportunities for a courageous, confident, and grateful life off the mat. “

    – Teresa F.

  • “Jay met me prior to class to help me polish my yoga teaching skills. I really appreciate her willingness to meet and teach me to make me a better instructor.”

    – Brooke H.

  • “When I first began practicing yoga, it seemed like the more I learned, the more I wanted to know. I bought a few books but still didn’t feel like a real student of the practice of yoga. When the 200 hour YTT was offered, I saw it as the perfect chance to really expand my knowledge. I have come to realize that with this deep dive into the practice of yoga, I have a strong knowledge bank that will allow me to continue to expand my knowledge of yoga for years to come.”

    – Jann F.

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