Neighborhood Yoga

This fall, we have added some classes back to our schedule and brought in some new and returning faces!

Chris Howell is returning to teach a Mixed Level Flow class on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.! We are excited to welcome Chris back; she previously taught for many years at Neighborhood and is now returning after starting her family.

After going on some travel adventures this summer. Lauren Hayworth is now back teaching a 9:30 a.m. Gentle class on Thursdays.

Welcoming Macy Kraslawsky to Boone and to Neighborhood Yoga! Macy recently moved to the area from Knoxville, TN! Macy is a 200 hour registered yoga teacher who began practicing yoga in 2018. She is working the desk and stepping into subbing, including the next 2 Monday night Mixed Level Flow classes.

Linda Baker & Skylar Gonzalez are recent graduates of our yoga teacher training program, long time yoga practitioners, as well as long-time friends! Alternating weekly, they are offering a new Mindful Flow class, Saturdays at 2 p.m., that integrates pranayama, mudra, and mantra.

Come on in and check out these classes and new teachers!

Today is our final class of the season of Yoga in the Gardens. Bring a mat and join Paul at 6:00pm. Any donations go to support the Boone Native Gardens.

Today is our final class of the season of Yoga in the Gardens. Bring a mat join Paul at 6:00pm. Any donations go to support the Boone Native Gardens.

“I’ve been learning about letting go. How to do it without my claws scratching the surfaces. I’ve been learning about wasting time and closing some doors, hoping to open more down the line” - Angie McMahon

The yogic principle of aparigraha teaches us about non-attachment … non possessiveness and non gripping. Our human nature often lends itself to gripping and attaching - to ideas, relationships, outcomes, expectations, control etc. - as a means of survival, or what our bodies/nervous system reads as survival. And thus, the practice of letting go, releasing, and loosening the grip is a life-long practice of learning trust and gentleness - easier said than done 😉 😅 - which is why it is so valuable to practice with community and intention. I know it has been for me. 🍃

Join Caroline Daniel in a ~letting go~ practicer\tonight at at 5:30 for our 4th Friday Q***r and Trans Yoga class! co hosted with

⭐️All people all bodies all levels welcome!
Donation based / no one turned away for lack of funds. Stay and hang after in .on.king cafe and meet some new friends 💖☕️🍻

Karen has been a Humble Warrior member for the past 8 months and has taken over 45 classes since last year. She also will be going through the Neighborhood Yoga teacher training this year. This is her yoga journey up till now...

"Over the past several months, I have worked to establish and maintain a regular practice of yoga and meditation. After going through a series of traumatic events, both in my personal and professional life, I found my way back to the mat.

My first yoga class back at Neighborhood helped to break open a guarded and injured heart and may have cried throughout the entire class. That evening, in that safe and sacred space, I was reminded of the power that yoga and meditation can have to heal and ground me.

I have been inspired by the intergenerational community at the studio. As a healthcare provider, I see and feel the positive impacts that regular practice can have on myself and others.

At this point in my practice, I hope to expand my understanding, deepen and reinforce my practice. I find a true community in the Sangha we have and continue to build together and strive to stay consistent with a healthy practice both on and off the mat."

Neighborhood Yoga Teacher Training
Application Deadline is August 28th.

Has your practice come to a place where you want to know more? Are you both curious and committed to your practice?
Do you desire the tools to make this a life long, self-sustaining practice?

This fall we begin again.
You do not have to become a teacher, nor even have a desire to become a teacher to attend Neighborhood Yoga Teacher Training (NYTT). This experience is for anyone and everyone who has a desire to deepen their practice, expand their knowledge, and gain a more balanced perspective of their Self, their relationships, and their place in the world. Topics include history, philosophy, anatomy & asana, energetics, meditation, mantra, ethics, karma, dharma, and more.

Space is limited, so if you are interested in submitting an application, don’t delay, the deadline is not far off. Feel free to connect with me with any questions about the program. For more details or an application visit https://neighborhoodyoga.net/teacher-training/.
Work-trade and partial scholarships are available.

Join Macy for Yoga in the Gardens this Wednesday! Macy just moved here so come welcome her to Boone! 6 to 7 pm. donations go to the gardens.

Macy "teaches and practices yoga from a place of joy, prioritizing opportunities for exploration and expression!"

Q***r & Trans Yoga is back! Join us this Friday, August 23 at 5:30pm and every 4th Friday of the month!

A safe place to connect with community and connect with your own body

ALL bodies and skill levels welcome

Led by Caroline Daniel (she/they)

7-8 pm: Small bites and beverages (alcohol and non- alcohol) available for purchase at Rooted Cafe afterwards. Stay to eat, connect, socialize.

Help us spread the word :) Invite your friends and share on social media!

Hope to see y'all there!

Such much fun with the Swingbillies in the cafe on Friday night. Thanks you'll for coming out. They will be back on Friday, Sept 13th!

Happy Hump Day, also known as Yoga in the Gardens Day! Come to the Daniel Boone Native Gardens at 6 p.m. tonight to practice with Paul Motten! Donations go to the gardens. Super small chance of rain but let's see what happens. Watch this space for any updates!

Join me tonight, Monday night, at 5:30pm as we reflect on some of the characteristics of Hanuman (son of the wind, breath of the heart). He reminds us that tapping into our strengths, our courage, sometimes requires a leap of faith and the practice of non-attachment, teaching us that love is always greater than fear. See you there.

This Friday! Catch the Swingbillies here during Art Crawl. Rooted will be serving tapas and speciality drinks starting at 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m. $5 or more donation at the door- please support this amazing local talent as you can!

Our politics and the news can be overwhelming. Become a more educated voter through an engaging, nonpartisan 3-part workshop with Jeanne Supin at Rooted on KIng, who has spent a large portion of her time engaged in activism locally and has run for state office. Thursdays at 7 p.m. starting August 29.

Learn how to sort through the noise and misinformation, engage in healthy policy discussions, and cast a more educated vote. All sessions are free to attend - drinks and chai will be available for purchase. We hope to see you there!

MASSAGE THERAPIST - ETHICS CE!!!...BOONE, NC
Neighoborhood Yoga is hosting this workshop at our Shanthi Way studio.
Join Madeline in Boone on September 8th for a transformative 3-hour course: “Archetypes & Ethics: Understanding Roles for Self-Discovery as Massage Therapists.”

Explore the archetypes that shape your therapeutic work.
Gain insights into ethical practices that deepen your client relationships and walk away with tools to cultivate a more compassionate, impactful practice.
Date: Sept. 8th, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Neighborhood Yoga (Old Studio), Boone, NC
Cost: $75
Register at www.madelinsemper.com (Professional courses)
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your professional approach and connect with fellow therapists in a supportive, reflective space.

Join Skylar for a free or donation based class in the Boone Native Gardens today from 6-7:00pm (weather permitting). Just bring your mat. Skylar is a recent grad from our teacher training program and a bright light in our community sharing what she loves.

Join Torre for multi-level vinyasa flow tonight 5:30p.m.

The focus of this week's class will be in finding stability, strength and freedom in the upper body.

In person and virtual options available.

Macy is subbing for Erin this Tuesday at noon for our donation-based class. Come on out! Here's a little about Macy.

Macy Kraslawsky RYT-200

"I teach and practice yoga from a place of joy, prioritizing opportunities for exploration and expression!

I began practicing yoga in 2018, completed my YTT at Asheville Yoga Center in 2022, and spent two months at Amritapuri ashram in 2023. These experiences and teachers have cultivated in me a sincere feeling of wellness that I hope to share with others.

A yoga practice provides such a unique opportunity to better understand the physical and emotional layers of the self. My style varies in physical intensity, but always challenges us to practice kindness and gratitude so that together we can learn how best to honor our selves."

Longtime member of the studio Jessica Clearwater, and her husband Mark are generous givers of time and resources to our community. Now its time for the community to give back to them. Please support them if you are able.

Friends of theirs have set up this GoFundMe to support them while Mark works to recover from a heart attack and open heart surgery and Jessica works to support him through the process. Prayers and well wishes are also welcome if you are not able to give at this time.

Donate to Lighten the Load for Mark and Jess During this Health Crisis, organized by Emily Mondon and Julianne Spradlin If you can, please help us provide some financial relief to J… Emily Mondon and Julianne Spradlin needs your support for Lighten the Load for Mark and Jess During this Health Crisis

Join me for New Moon Monday.
I'm back teaching this Monday at 5:30pm.
We'll honor the new moon and new beginnings while keeping our mindful awareness on the breath. Each breath cycle is an opportunity to begin again. See you there.

It's happening tonight, First Friday Open Mic is back! Music, spoken word, magic, and more. Featuring the band "Your Friends" Good food, all around good vibes:) See you there!
7-9:30pm.

It was such a joy to plug in to a community of yogis and teachers from all over the country this past weekend at the LOVE SHINE PLAY festival in Asheville. I had the opportunity to collaborate with my dear friend, musician, yogini, LunaRay in our workshop, Shakti Embodied. So honored to attend as both a student of yoga and a teacher this year. We even had some Boone Yogis participate in the gathering. So much inspiration when we come together like this! Here are just a few glimpses. Mark your calendars for next year!

This musician, yogi, and so much more, Scotty McKnight is teaching yoga in the gardens this Wednesday at 6:00. Hope you can join us. Any donations go to support the Boone Native Gardens.

Two updates to our schedule!

1) Alecia Jackson is coming on to teach our donation-based class at noon on Wednesdays. Alecia began practicing yoga in 1999 and completed her 200 hour teacher training in 2012 at Asheville Yoga Center and has been teaching yoga in Boone ever since. Her class offerings are a mix of energetic flow and quiet yin, with lessons from the Sutras blended into the practice.

2) Lauren Hayworth is back teaching Gentle Yoga 9:30 a.m. Thursday mornings. Lauren began her yoga journey in a sweaty, no-frills power vinyasa studio in a single-wide trailer in Tallahassee while studying music education at Florida State University. After college, she deepened her practice, spending several summers at Satchidananda Ashram in Yogaville, Virginia, where she completed her 200 hour teacher training in 2004.