Yoga-Centered Education

Yoga is a core element of our massage program and is incorporated into every course in the curriculum. The ethics of ancient yoga (yamas and niyamas) are similar and complimentary to the modern ethical standards for the massage and bodywork profession. An in-depth study of the yamas and niyamas will strengthen students’ respect and understanding of ethics in their field.

The practice of yoga asana (postures), pranayama (breathwork), and meditation, will help students to develop a keen sense of body awareness, deepen their understanding of anatomy and kinesiology, learn proper body mechanics for injury prevention, be familiar with stretches to help themselves and their clients with self-care, and hone their ability to focus, ground, and center.

The yoga-centered education offered by the Asheville School of Massage & Yoga is ideal for students who want an introduction to yoga or who appreciate the use of yoga as a teaching tool. Our students graduate with the confidence to share simple yoga sequences as well as pranayama and meditation techniques with their friends, family, and clients.