Monday, May 21, 2012

Outdoor Recreation on the Rise in the Asheville Area

I wanted to take a moment to introduce several rising area business specializing in outdoor recreation and Yoga which I'm totally blessed to be a part of in various ways! What is even more awesome, several of these businesses are working together to make dreams happen through the efforts of synergy! New to our area are:

Founded in 2005 by Jennifer Pharr Davis, Blue Ridge Hiking Co is committed to getting people outdoors on their own terms. By providing custom trips and individualized itineraries, our company creates trips for the backpacking novice or the group that seeks a challenging adventure – and everything in between. Blue Ridge Hiking Co wants ALL people to experience the outdoors. We especially encourage women and children to experience the outdoors through yearly Women’s Adventure Weekends and Family Backpacking Trips. 

* I recently have begun my position as Lead Guide for BRHC and am loving each everyday! 


Asheville Adventure Rentals, a local, family-owned and operated business, is a full-service gear rental, retail, travel and instruction company located in Asheville, NC. High-quality rental and retail inventory includes whitewater, recreational and touring boats, Stand Up Paddleboards, bicycles, fishing gear, and camping essentials. Self-guided and scheduled float and fishing trips are offered on the French Broad River through the Biltmore Estates, River Arts District and some of the best fishing spots on the river. 
Join us for our Grand Opening June 9, check out our website for more details!

*Proud partner of Blue Ridge Hiking Co. and Riverlink. 
 


Meditation for Inner Peace and Self Mastery is a 501(c)(3) non for profit spiritual organization based in Asheville NC. Our mission is to make known the teachings of the Himalayan Tradition as handed down by a long lineage of Sages and Masters. Our system of teaching includes the scientific path of Raja Yoga and the philosophy of Vedanta; with roots in the ancient Tantric Tradition. Meditation is the key practice.Meditation for Inner Peace and Self Mastery (MIPSM) is affiliated with the Himalayan Institute of Yoga, Science and Philosophy (visit website).

* Jerome Smith, founder of the Asheville Meditation Center has been my teacher and friend for the last 6 years. I currently am in charge of marketing and networking for the Asheville Meditation Center and scout out and help lead our hiking meditation events. Once we find a location, I will be offer Yoga classes before our meditation classes.


As featured in the New York Times article "36 Hours in Asheville, N.C." and the New York Times Travel Guide. For us, Yoga is more than a series of postures- we see the benefits of yoga as limitless and accessible to all . Black Mountain Yoga is a dedicated Yoga Center committed to bringing flexibility, strength and balance to the whole person; mind, body and spirit. Our center offers yoga instruction beyond the gym-like environment- bringing it in into a pure, authentic, and dedicated yoga studio. Black Mountain Yoga offers yoga classes for everyone…everyday of the week. We offer 18 different classes each week for students at all levels. Students with therapeutic needs, beginners through advanced are welcome and encouraged.

*I recently graduated from Black Mountains 230hr Yoga Therapy Teacher Training Course and am now teaching Beginner Yoga and two Kids Yoga classes! 

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