It just makes sense that Tory, whose 41-year career in nursing included six years in patient safety, would align herself with Iyengar yoga: all that precision and attention to detail is a perfect match for her careful and dedicated nature.

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Perhaps you were fortunate to met Thomas in person in yoga class last year when he and his wife, Micheline, spent a few weeks in Asheville on their way to their summer home in Windsor, Vermont. Or perhaps more recently you’ve shared Zoom class with him when Randy teaches asana or leads Sutra studies. Tall, rangy, with a long white beard and rumbling deep voice that casting directors might call “Old Testament,” Tom is a man of impressive professional accomplishment, wide interests, and a healthy dose of self-deprecating charm. He, with a laugh, describes himself as a bit “of a nerd and a long-time road dog.”

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Traci Carroll insists that she’s not a risk taker, but her life story to date suggests otherwise, revealing a person drawn to challenge, who embraces change with determination, and whose natural equilibrium serves her well—whether she’s balancing work and family, staying steady in Tree Pose, or gliding down a river on a paddleboard.

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Dynamic, accomplished, warm, decisive, nurturing, independent, and adventurous are some of the words that describe Tammy Martin, a long-time yoga practitioner and founding student member of Iyengar Yoga Asheville. Born and raised in Eastern North Carolina, Tammy loves to travel, but is attached to the Southern mountains of this beautiful state where she has lived for decades.

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During this challenging time, we are awarding all of our students with the title Student of the Month in recognition of your dedication, willingness, generosity, and commitment to your yoga practice and to our IYA community. As the first part of our mission statements announces: “We are a growing community rooted in the foundation of practice…” and this truth is evident in the different ways you have reached out to stay connected to the studio and your fellow community members.

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The next time you enjoy the rope wall at Iyengar Yoga Asheville, you may want to offer up a heartfelt thank you to Martin Fletcher, whose expertise and hands-on effort were critical to its construction. In fact, Martin’s years of experience as a carpenter and construction manager were instrumental in the renovation of the entire studio. Ned and Randy contributed hours of sweat equity, too, but Martin was definitely the crew “boss” for which we are most grateful!

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Travel was a routine part of her life when Dr. Lulu Shimek was a child, and for a time she imagined becoming an airline stewardess so she could explore the world. Fortunately for her many patients, students, and clients, Dr. Lulu chose a different path that led her to become a naturopathic physician here in Asheville. Like many explorers, the path she followed included a number of side journeys, all of which shared a pursuit of health and wellness. Four years ago she founded the Epione Clinic for Integrated Healing.

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When you have the happy opportunity to meet Jack Sholder on the yoga mat at Iyengar Yoga Asheville, you may be surprised to learn that, although he has made 15 feature films in various genres, the genre he is best known for is horror. Yes, horror, as in “Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge.” A gentle, tall man with a shy smile, Jack is pretty surprised himself that he spent part of the past 35 years making “these kind of” movies, several of which, including “Nightmare on Elm Street 2,” were box-office hits. He explained, “Horror suits me because it’s transgressive and I don’t always like to follow the rules. Plus I have a slightly odd sense of humor so it all fits. ”
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There’s a lot of energy and life experience packed into this petit and strong woman. Gardener, fiddle player, outdoor enthusiast, road biker, world traveler, healer, yoga student, lively raconteur, pickleball player and adventure seeker are just some of the words that describe Roberta.

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