West Asheville Yoga
West Asheville Yoga is a studio in West Asheville with classes in vinyasa, meditation and breathwork. About 42 classes a week with 40 facilitators, busiest on Wednesdays and Tuesdays. Classes run from morning to evening.
- Open early: Classes before 8 on 5 days a week.
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The feel
Compared with the rest of Asheville, West Asheville Yoga leans toward Focus 22×, Gong and bowls 18× and Sound bath 16×.
How West Asheville Yoga feelsStyles, energy and times, against the rest of AshevilleWho leads here
Crista Rose6 classes in two weeksKim Drye6 classes in two weeksCeleste Blake5 classes in two weeksAllison Jordan4 classes in two weeksCandra Smith4 classes in two weeksDana S4 classes in two weeks
All 32 facilitatorsPrices and booking
Each class links straight to West Asheville Yoga’s own booking page, so the full price goes to the studio and its facilitators.
Prices, memberships and good to knowHow to book, what to bring, getting thereAbout West Asheville Yoga
west asheville yoga sits on Haywood Road in the West Asheville neighborhood and has been a community studio since 2006. The schedule is built mostly around vinyasa and flow, with meditation, breathwork and sound sessions woven through the week. Dozens of facilitators lead classes here, so the studio offers a range of approaches within one building.
It suits you if
- you prefer morning practice
- you want flow with breath and sound
- you are new to yoga and want drop-in classes
At a glance
41classes this week
32facilitators
Read more about West Asheville YogaWhat classes are taught here, How the week runs
What classes are taught here
The studio's classes are built mainly around yoga. Vinyasa and flow appear often, as do all-levels classes. Alongside them sit meditation, breathwork and gentle or restorative sessions.
Several classes bring sound into the practice. Flow to gong moves through a vinyasa sequence and then into meditation and a wash of gong and bowl sound. Sound bath sessions and yin classes follow a slower, more still pace.
How the week runs
Most classes run in the morning, and the early starts are a big part of the week. Morning sessions include a rise and shine flow, and the busiest start times fall at 9am and 10:30am. Evenings bring a second peak, with starts at 4pm and 5:30pm, and the last class of the day begins at 8:30pm.
Drop-in pricing and sliding-scale options mean you can arrive on the day you choose. Classes are typically an hour long, so a practice fits easily into a lunch break or after work.
West Asheville Yoga: questions and answers
Do I need a membership to take a class?
Most classes at west asheville yoga are drop-in, so you can arrive without a membership. The studio offers sliding-scale pricing for its regular classes, and the website lists promo codes for discounts.
What should a beginner try first?
Vinyasa is one of the most common styles here, along with flow classes that link movement to breath. Classes labeled first class ever and all levels are also common, so a newcomer can start with a class built for beginners.
When do most people practice here?
Most classes start in the morning, and about a fifth fall in the evening. Busiest start times are 9am, 10:30am, 4pm and 5:30pm, and the latest class starts at 8:30pm.
How long are the classes?
Typical classes run 60 minutes, and a few longer sessions, such as alignment yoga and flow to gong, run 75 minutes. Most of the weekly schedule falls on weekdays, with Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday the busiest days.
Is there something for pregnancy or for a slower practice?
Yes. The studio offers a prenatal yoga class designed to help with movement, strength and breath through pregnancy. Gentle yoga and restorative classes are also listed for people who prefer a slower pace.
What else is taught besides yoga?
Alongside yoga, the studio offers meditation, breathwork and sound baths, including classes with gong and bowls. Some classes combine movement with sound, such as flow to gong, which moves from vinyasa into meditation and a wash of sound.