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Rooted

Montford, Asheville · open 7 days

Yoga that does not mind if it is your first time

A small, warm studio for slow flow, breathwork and rest. No mirrors, no judgment, and a teacher who will know your name by the second class.

Your first class is free. Mats and props are always provided.

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The studio room from the doorway, warm wood and big windows, soft morning light
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A calm room, a short walk from downtown

Rooted is a small yoga and breathwork studio in Montford. One bright room, wooden floors, big windows, and no mirrors. We run slow flow, vinyasa, yin, restorative and breathwork, plus a Foundations course for anyone brand new.

We kept it deliberately small and unflashy. The aim is simple: the least intimidating hour of your week, with teachers who learn your name and a room that is glad you came.

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Find your kind of class

Whether you want to sweat a little or simply lie down under a blanket, there is a class for that. Every one of them welcomes beginners.

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Slow flow

all levels

Gentle, steady movement linked to the breath. A lovely first class.

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Gentle and restorative

all levels

Slow, supported poses held with bolsters and blankets. Deep rest.

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Vinyasa

open level

A warmer, flowing class that builds a little heat. Options throughout.

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Breathwork

all levels

Simple guided breathing to settle the nervous system. No experience needed.

Good classes to start with

Tue 5:45pmFoundations courseTom · new to yoga
Wed 8:00pmBreathwork eveningPriya · all levels
Sat 10:00amFoundations drop-inSofia · new to yoga
Sun 9:00amSlow flowMaya · all levels

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The people you'll practice with

Meet the teachers →

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Maya Ellison

Founder, slow flow and yin

Happiest with a quiet Sunday yin class and a room full of beginners.

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Tom Bradbury

Vinyasa and foundations

Teaches the Foundations course and never assumes you have done it before.

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Priya Desai

Breathwork and restorative

Leads the breathwork evenings, with bolsters, blankets and zero pressure.

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Sofia Reyes

Pregnancy and gentle yoga

Warm and unhurried, happy to adapt anything to your body on the day.

Your first class is free

After that, drop in for $24 or go unlimited for $149 a month. No joining fee, no contract, and you can pause any month at no cost.

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From people who were nervous too

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I thought I was too stiff to set foot in a yoga class. Maya put me at the back, told me to ignore everyone else, and I have not missed a Tuesday since.

Hannah, member since 2022

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I come on my lunch break twice a week. It has done more for my back and my head than a year of telling myself I should stretch more.

Dan, member since 2023

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The intro offer let me try everything for two weeks without feeling committed. By the end I knew this was my studio, and which teachers I wanted to keep.

Aisha, member since 2024

In the local press

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Asheville Made

Issue 142, the calm list

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Breathe Magazine

No. 38, studios we love

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Mountain Xpress

Best new studio, 2024

RootedMontford, Asheville

Come and try a class, on us

Pick a time that suits you and book a free first class. The hardest part is walking through the door, and we make that part easy.

Magnolia Street, Montford, Asheville · open 7 days · hello@rootedasheville.com

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