Asheville Community Yoga
Nonprofit, donation-based yoga and healing arts center — free if you can't pay. Asheville Community Yoga is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit yoga and healing arts center just north of downtown, offering…
Meditation teachers & meditation centers in Asheville, NC
5 human-vetted listings in Asheville. Meditation centers, mindfulness teachers and guided meditation classes.
See them on the map →Asheville Yoga Center
Downtown Asheville's long-running studio with 44+ weekly classes. For nearly 30 years Asheville Yoga Center has been a downtown home for people to move, breathe, learn and practise in community. It…
Eden Sipperly — Roaring Fork Reiki
Grief therapy, Reiki and meditation. Eden Sipperly is a licensed therapist (LCMHCA), Reiki teacher and meditation guide in Asheville. She offers 1:1 grief support, therapy and Reiki sessions through…
Hot Yoga Asheville
Asheville's longest-running heated studio, voted best in WNC 17 years running. Open since 2008, Hot Yoga Asheville is the city's longest-running heated yoga studio and has been voted Best Yoga…
River Arts Dentistry (Dr. Elizabeth Tanner)
Calm, patient-centered dentistry in Asheville's River Arts District. River Arts Dentistry is Dr. Elizabeth Tanner's practice in Asheville's River Arts District. Dr. Tanner earned her DMD at the…
About meditation
Meditation is training attention and awareness, for example by focusing on the breath, a phrase or the body. Styles include mindfulness, loving-kindness, mantra and silent sitting.
Classes usually run 30 to 60 minutes with a short teaching, guided practice and sometimes discussion. Courses build a habit over several weeks; retreats offer longer stretches of silence.
Choosing someone in Asheville
- Try a drop-in class to see if a teacher's style suits you.
- Look for experienced teachers who welcome beginners.
- Ask whether they teach a specific tradition or a secular approach.
Questions
How many meditation options are there in Asheville?
Sanctuary Ground lists 5 human-vetted meditation options in Asheville, North Carolina.
Do I need to sit cross-legged?
No. A chair is fine, and so is lying down for some practices.
How long until I notice a difference?
Many people notice small changes within a few weeks of regular practice.