I recently stayed in Black Mountain for vacation and was so impressed by this yoga studio! It's…read morelocated in a converted bank building with the original safe still inside (now I believe it has a sauna inside!). All the staff were helpful and friendly. I attended 4 classes and took advantage of the community acupuncture. The yoga room is incredibly beautiful and relaxing - with heated flooring!! Very clean and a range of classes for all levels. Would definitely seek this out on future trips!

What a nice experience I had at Black Mountain Yoga. Everyone was vert friendly and welcoming. They…read moretook my mat and placed it right in front of the instructor ( in a beautiful large room and on a heated floor!) The session was gentle but yet was an inclusive stretch for all areas. The session ended with a warm damp cloth infused with lavender to use during the final resting pose. You'll love Black Mountain Yoga! I've signed up for 8 more sessions

I had a great workout. I felt stretched, moved, and destressed all at the same time! I am a…read moreregular now! Thanks Kara.

We went for a drop in during our visit to Asheville and it was fantastic. Rosi is a wonderful…read moreteacher. I loved the little bit of teaching/spiritual discussion as well as the solid pace and good work-out of the yoga sequence.

The best yoga studio in Asheville. Warm inviting staff, and very knowledgeable instructors. I…read moreespecially love Ruth's Tuesday morning class!

We really loved this climbing gym/bike park as a family, but ultimately the price had us cancelling…read moreour membership. Staff is wonderful and helpful. Facilities are amazing! We especially loved the bike park portion for our kid. At $160 a month for a family of 3 (since our 4th was free because she's under 4), we just couldn't afford it anymore. We asked if we could do a bike only membership, and they said they no longer offer them. I was also interested in the different groups they hosted (examples: homeschool groups, etc), but the group membership if I remember correctly was $160 per person just to be apart of groups. I really do wish they had something more all-inclusive at a better price, as well as just better prices all around. We were only able to go about once a week which just didn't make the high price tag worth it. We've been to similar climbing gyms for $100 a month for a family, so this was just too steep for our budget. I've heard from several other local families that have had the same experience. Hoping they make things more cost effective for future families to join!

I try climbing gyms wherever I go and this one was very notable!…read moreI loved that there was a bar inside with tons of local beers and ciders! The routes could have been improved - it felt like there was no flow or meaning to them but still fun! It wasn't too crowded or loud which was very nice!

So my cousin booked this for my birthday, and it was WONDERFUL! A fall hike (mid-October), crisp…read moreweather, waterfalls plus meditation and yoga outside. Does it get better? Yes, my cousin brought cookies, hats and a candle from my mom and sister, and there was singing after yoga. Amy was in charge of our small group and made it a fantastic experience. She took photos of us too and made sure we had the best shots (and accommodated our suggestions). Doing yoga and then staring up into the blue sky surrounded by perfectly colored trees, oh so idyllic. Please, please do this if you were thinking about it. It's well worth your time and money.

I had an amazing experience at Namaste in Nature's yoga retreat. The weekend went so smoothly, and…read morewas such a treat to my body, mind, and spirit. Not only did I learn new yoga techniques and meet new, like-minded people, the location of the retreat was perfect! Miranda had clearly thought of each and every detail, allowing us to have some time each day - individual or group - in the surrounding nature - from streams to a hike guided by a local, to the grounds of the retreat center. Namaste in Nature's micro-retreats to guided hikes/yoga experieces are amazing as well. It's a great way to explore an area of WNC in full! Namaste in Nature has already researched the best driving route, the best time to go to avoid crowds on the trail, the hidden "pool" off the trail, the best photo opps, and more. Leave it to the experts at Namaste in Nature to maximize your time in Western North Carolina! You will be delighted!

First time visitor and felt so welcomed and comfortable - great class beautiful studio. They opened…read morethe doors and we could hear the birds singing while we did our asanas. What a wonderful experience 10/10 highly recommend.

While visiting the Asheville area, I looked to see what yoga studios would be nearby. This studio…read morehas tons of classes all throughout the day with multiple studio rooms available. They have all the props and tools you need, including mats already laid out! I really love how their focus is making yoga available to the community as all of their classes are donation-based. I also thought it was really neat how they put an emphasis on their environmental impact by offering things like secondhand clothing and compostable paper towels. I took a gentle yoga class on a Sunday morning, and it was wonderful. Just what I needed after a day of travel. The class was very full, I think she said around 40 people had signed up. While I do prefer a smaller class size, I was luckily able to find a mat on the edge and still really enjoyed the class. I wish we had a studio like this in the Columbus area!

First off, let me say that I travel a fair amount for work but I live in Asheville. Generally, when…read moreI travel, I seek out a hot yoga studio to go to at least once. Over my travels, I've come to realize that I am SO FREAKIN BLESSED to have this studio nearby. The instructors are amazing, I love the hot flow classes,the studio is well equipped (no block rental fees etc) AND you get a cool lavender infused towel at the end of every class! Divine Shavasana. The locker room is sufficient, not as nice as some and sometimes quite crowded but comfortable and efficient enough. I have now been going for almost 2 years and I am beyond hooked. At 40 years old, my body looks better than it did in my 20's and I get a true natural high as I finish a class. Currently working on handstands. #practicenotperperfection The one thing I'd say is that I'm motivated by music so pay attention to the explanation of the class. Some of the Hot 26's are silent (in the original spirit of Bikram) and I find them tedious. Personally. Give me a beat to get lost in and I will. But you do you. Favorite teachers include: Julie Raphaela Heather Adi Ross Rachel Mary In no particular order and I know I'm forgetting a few. Inhale the good shit. Exhale the bullshit. Sweat on, you beautiful yogis.

Great lil yoga studio in Asheville. Stopped in while I was visiting for a drop-in class. Jordan the…read moreinstructor was wonderful. I took the vinyasa-yin class which was a perfect balance of yin & yang. The studio offers showers and locker rooms. They also have free filtered water to top off your bottle.

I haven't been skiing in forever, and because our holiday cruise fell through, we chose to do a ski…read moretrip that was within driving distance to Atlanta, GA. Little did I know, or maybe I just forgot, that my girlfriend frequented ski resorts growing up, but hasn't been in over a decade. Having done extensive research, I chose Beech Mountain. This is a resort town and the surrounding areas felt like we weren't in the U.S. The quaint village was so welcoming and relaxing and it was amazing to hear several different languages at this resort - Ukrainian, Spanish, Italian, Russian, and more. We arrived after it had snowed so it was the perfect winter escape. I recommend renting your equipment, if you don't already have yours. We chose White Wolf lodge to rent our skis, poles, and boots and the process was quick and the workers were friendly. Heading to the mountains, we decided to do the twilight and the entire resort and property felt like a real vacation overseas vacation. They had various buildings and houses that operated as standalone restaurants, rental shops, and more. Additionally, we were so excited to be there we didn't realize we got on the wrong lift that took us up to the very top for a black diamond slope. Because I haven't been skiing as much as my girlfriend, I took her lead and followed her, which was a big mistake. Let's just say I have never had more fun then wiping out face first in front of experience skiers and snowboarders. Once we eventually made it down the slope we found a more user friendly slope that we conquered with perfection and then we upgraded to intermediate slope. We continued skiing for several hours and the night time views from the lift were stunning. The pictures here don't begin to reveal how beautiful it was. SIDE NOTE: for any beginning skiers, it is not as intimating as you may think. Just be confident, listen to instructions, and by all means don't be afraid to fall.

Amazing experience thanks to lovely people. Our ski instructor, Peter Soria, was absolutely…read morefabulous today. He demonstrated the utmost patience and exceptional guidance with our children. He truly went above and beyond to accommodate our family and ensure that our kids had the best day possible on the mountain. It was a very chaotic day, and without Peter, I can't imagine how it would have gone. Skiing with four young boys is challenging, to say the least, but Peter handled everything with calm, kindness, and professionalism. He is phenomenal and deserves to be celebrated all year long at Beech Mountain.

Had a wonderful experience doing my silence and teachers training workshops here. There are places…read moreon this planet where energy is high, there is beauty around, scenic and heavenly this centre is one such place to slow down and unwind our mind.

Hi I would like to address Sandy H of the JUNE 30, 2025 review of the Silent Meditation Retreat. In…read moreit she headed it with: "it's Cult, STAY AWAY". LOL She also stated "...we noticed a level of unquestioning reverence for the AOL founder that felt more like cultish devotion than the pursuit of wisdom". And "...In our view, AOL does not represent a genuine path toward spiritual growth. For those seeking meaningful insight, authors like Alan Watts..." etc. I've been on this spiritual path for 50 years! yeah forever! hahahha - and I love Alan Watts and Ramana Maharishi and some of the other great Advaita teachers and lectures. And after 30 years of meditation and even teaching meditation, I also took the "Silent Retreat Course" several time and frankly - IT CHANGED MY LIFE. I FINALLY GOT WHAT SILENCE ACTUALLY MEANT. As far as it being a cult - Well everything can be considered a cult if one is devoted to it. Have you every been to one of those "Krishna Das cults" hahahahha? I live here on the mountain near the Retreat Center, I'm not a teacher nor a "cult member" lol. I'm just happy here with the knowledge I've gained here at the retreats. As far a Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the founder is concerned - Yes, he's my Guru, so was my mother. But the beauty of Sri Sri was that he (by example) showed me what SILENCE REALLY MEANT. So I would encourage people who want to come here to this beautiful retreat to remember that the PURPOSE of words, critical thinking, spiritual discourse is Silence and rejoicing in your own Being. Conversation is nice, interesting But the revelation of Silence is inner peace and true wisdom. (in my humble opinion :D ) and for sure my dogs love it here too! :D