Ruth Ingram

For Ruth, yoga has been a journey toward healing, self-acceptance, surrender and empowerment.   Ruth's mission is to help guide her students toward finding strength in their bodies and peace within their hearts....

*WARM Gentle Yin & Restorative (SUB)

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at Asheville Yoga Center (211 South Liberty Street Asheville, NC 28801)

This class commonly fills to capacity. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged!

WARM classes allow the body's tissues to soften more deeply, as the room is kept between 80-89 degrees.
 
Gentle Indicates the class is not vigorous, but slow and soothing, perfect for those wanting a more relaxed and softer practice. Also excellent for beginners, the elderly, and pregnant women.
 
Yin targets the connective tissue of the body, lengthening the muscles of the hips, pelvis and lower spine. Many of the poses are seated, supine, or prone, and are held with the muscle relaxed for at least three to five minutes. This deep practice is gentle yet intense, helping to release tension and practice staying present. Yin complements the more muscularly strenuous styles of yoga.
 
Restorative Yoga is a gentle, calming, therapeutic practice that soothes the nervous system and releases physical and mental tension. Props such as blankets, blocks, bolsters, and straps support the body in gentle stretching sequences and nurturing, sustained postures that ease the entire system into relaxation and balance. Restorative Yoga is perfect for beginners and a great complement for more experienced practitioners. It can help heal the effects of chronic stress and fatigue, support recovery from illness or injury, and aid in navigating anxiety and change.