Yoga Nidra is a practice that ANYONE can do; it does not involve physical exertion. It is a guided lying-down meditation that induces full-body relaxation and strong states of awareness. This 2-hour session begins with gentle tension-relieving stretches and resting poses, leading up to a 45-minute Yoga Nidra meditation. Research identifies the practices utilized in this workshop as highly effective in improving sleep and memory, and in relieving stress, anxiety, and fatigue. The various elements of the workshop, taken together and practiced regularly, make up a sophisticated set of mind-body tools to generate greater calm and clarity in navigating the storms of life. Cost is $20; registration in advance is encouraged. Sliding scale available (if needed, contact Jenne). 1st Sundays in Asheville and final Sundays in Hendersonville, excluding a temporary shift for this and next month (see below). Normal schedule resumes in October. Upcoming dates:
Saturday, August 26th, 1-3pm at The Shift Hendersonville  REGISTER
Sunday, September 3rd, 2-4pm at Veda Studios Asheville  REGISTER
Saturday, September 23rd, 1-3pm at The Shift Hendersonville
Sunday, October 1st, 2-4pm at Veda Studios Asheville

REGISTRATION IS FULL AT WEAVERVILLE YOGA. To be added to the waitlist – Contact Jenne at   – jenneuine@gmail.com

Self-Acceptance, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity –the “Four Immeasurables” of the Yoga tradition –are the foundation of mental health. Recent collaborative efforts between western neuroscience, eastern spiritual traditions, and modern research psychology have yielded sophisticated emotional education and mind-body tools that have the capacity to fundamentally improve the healthy functioning of your nervous system, your brain chemistry, and the neural networks that support resiliency. In this 7-week intensive series, you will master the psychology and practice of each of these qualities, generating an inner sanctuary that is safe, nurturing, resilient and centered in personal insight. All therapeutic, yogic, and mindfulness-based practices utilized in this series are gentle, trauma-sensitive, and accessible to all bodies. Evidence-based research associates these practices with a significant reduction in symptoms associated with anxiety, depression, sleep disturbance and post-traumatic stress. To accommodate participant’s schedules, each session builds on previous content, so that up to 3 sessions can be missed while still absorbing the full content of the series. Lecture notes and instructions for practice are emailed each week.

Sundays at Weaverville Yoga, 6:30 – 8:30pm
August 20th through October 1st
Early Bird Registration (by August 11th) $120
Standard Registration (by August 19th) $135

Thursdays at The Shift Hendersonville, 6:30 – 8:30pm
October 5th – November 16th   REGISTER HERE
Early Bird Registration (by September 21st) $120
Standard Registration (by October 4th) $135

I offer 6 weekly yoga classes in Asheville, Weaverville and Hendersonville. All of my classes are highly accessible and beneficial for brand new beginners as well as experienced students of any level; with the exception of Intermediate Flow which is designated for experienced students who desire a more physically rigorous practice.

Mondays, 6pm – 7pm, Gentle & Restorative Yoga
Veda Studios Asheville

Tuesdays, 9:45-11am, Therapeutic Yoga
The Shift Meditation Studio in Hendersonville

Tuesdays, 11:15am-12:30, Intermediate Flow
The Shift Meditation Studio in Hendersonville

Thursdays, 9am – 10:15, Gentle & Therapeutic Yoga
Weaverville Yoga

Saturdays, 9:30am – 10:45, Intermediate Flow
The Shift Meditation Studio in Hendersonville

Saturdays, 11am -12, Gentle & Restorative Yoga
The Shift Meditation Studio in Hendersonville