Asheville Yoga Center

"My history with this place goes back to 2011 when I did the 200 hr yoga teacher training then. At that point in time, I would have given it 5 stars. But based on my recent experiences, I did not feel the quality of the classes I attended was worth the price ($24 per drop-in). There are several stand-out instructors who have been here for more than a decade and they consistently lead high quality classes (Joe, Shala, Michael Johnson, Tucker, and I’m probably leaving out a few but those are the ones I am most familiar with). However, if I drop in a class randomly that fits my work schedule and can not prioritize which teacher I go to due to limited free time, I have been disappointed and even left in pain (thankfully my own experience as a yoga teacher has helped me know what modifications I need in some classes). For the biggest studio in Asheville, I would expect for all of the teachers to be high quality, unless it’s clear the teacher is in training and therefore it’s a less expensive class, such as the $10 drop ins."

"Have practiced here a few times with decent class sizes, but today had the horrifying experience of attending a class with 41 people in it. Mats were 3-6” apart. The front desk person told me many classes are this size. At the prices this studio charges it seems crazy to have to feel your neighbors breath while practicing. Lessons of Covid forgotten? It’s a shame; the space is nice and classes have been good."

"LOVE Jess Slowe’s Sunday Motown Funk and Soul Flow! She’s a fantastic teacher and the Motown music is super fun - such a wonderful way to spend a Sunday."

"I love AYC with the variety of classes and affordable prices. One criticism I have is from my last Friday class when the instructor went 45 minutes over the class time. It was way too long, especially for people who had planned to stop by a grocery store before it closed and who were commuting by bicycle. The instructor should respect the time limit of each class and end the class on time. I usually have a good experience at AYC, except last Friday evening's class, in which the instructor went too long and went off their teaching topic. In general, this place is a wonderful space for the community."