Most studios and gyms offer drop-in options on their classes for a fee (prices range and are often on a sliding scale, but expect to pay about $15 a class). Typically, pregnant women, seniors, beginning students, or those with injuries need to start with a prenatal, gentle, introduction or Level One class, so check class schedules to find a class right for you. If you’re an experienced practitioner, though, most studios and health clubs offer advanced classes or personalized instruction. Some also offer studio rentals for private practice.
With classes offered every day and geared to everyone from little kids and pregnant women to seniors and those with disabilities, there’s sure to be a yoga class in Asheville for you. And whether you’d like to try yoga for the first time or want an intensive opportunity to detoxify and rejuvenate, yoga classes in Asheville can leave you relaxed and calm.
In our hectic world, what could be a better souvenir of your visit to our mountain town?
Namaste!
Asheville-area yoga studios
- Asheville Yoga Center offers hatha yoga for beginners to advanced students along with back care, prenatal, and kid’s yoga classes.
- Lighten Up Yoga Center in Asheville periodically offers free yoga classes, so check the extensive class schedule, which includes classes for back care and for people over 50 or with Multiple Sclerosis.
- Mbody: mind-body fitness studio in Asheville also offers classes such as Nia, belly dance and Pilates along with several yoga classes.
- One Center Yoga in Asheville offers special classes and events along with their yoga classes, including classes for children, for men, for seniors and for women over age 50.
- Sacred Mountain Yoga in Black Mountain’s current classes include beginning flow, dynamic flow and kid’s yoga.
- West Asheville Yoga (pictured) classes range from hot yoga, to “mommy and me,” flow, and core awareness yoga classes.
Asheville-area gyms and health clubs offering yoga classes
- Asheville YMCA in downtown Asheville offers yoga classes for adults and kids.
- Cheshire Fitness & Racquet Club in Black Mountain offers classes along with aerobics, kickboxing, and other fitness options.
- The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa’s Sports Complex in North Asheville offers free yoga classes for resort guests. The complex also offers cardio, cycle, Pilates and other classes.
- Reuter Family YMCA in South Asheville offers classes of gentle flow, mixed-level flow and power yoga.
- YWCA of Asheville near downtown offers yoga for beginners and higher levels.
What to bring and how to prepare
Asheville Yoga Center recommends the following to their students, but it is good advice wherever you go.
- Wear loose-fitting and/or stretchy clothing.
- Shoes are not necessary.
- Bring your own yoga mat and props. (Most yoga studios have these items available for your use. Gyms and health centers may not. Call if you are concerned about equipment.)
- If you are doing hot yoga, bring your own water.
- Be on time.
- Don’t wear perfume or large jewelry.
- Don’t eat a large meal two hours prior to class.
- If you have a serious medical condition, please let your instructor know before class begins.
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