Join me for a morning of "Complete Practice" at the serene Wild Lotus Yoga Collective. This class is designed to provide a full system reset, giving participants the satisfaction of movement and strength balanced with the depth of presence, stillness, and peace that comes from Kaiut and meditation.

We'll start with some gentle, floor-based flow to warm up the body and ease into the practice. Then, we'll ooze our way into a juicy Kaiut sequence that focuses on optimizing joint function and nervous system regulation. We'll finish up with a peaceful seated meditation to leave you feeling centered and calm.

This all-levels class welcomes everyone, but participants should be comfortable getting down to the floor and being on hands and knees at times. Wild Lotus offers an open, light-filled space tucked into nature, providing a homey retreat center vibe with gorgeous views of the lake from the studio windows.

All props are provided, so just bring yourself and a willingness to explore.

Flow into Stillness

Enjoy a dynamic exploration of light vinyasa interwoven with Kaiut elements, where we'll harmonize the interplay between effort and surrender. This workshop offers a unique blend of dynamic movement and restorative practices, weaving together the fluidity of vinyasa with the grounding essence and joint care of Kaiut Yoga. Plan to flow through energizing postures to build strength and vitality, then drop into stimulating holds to cultivate deep release and strengthening. Discover how to find balance, both on and off the mat, as we journey through this holistic fusion of movement and mindfulness.

The Iliopsoas connects the legs to the hips and spine, and a tight Psoas causes pain and injury in the hips and low back. It needs to be released regularly to function healthily. Come unwind your Psoas with Tucker in this therapeutic and educational session.

A specialized session designed to relieve pain and tension in the feet and hands, this workshop is the place to dive deep into the structures of the extremities. Come release stress and restrictions from the joints, muscles and fascia. Restore your foundations and feel this work resonate through your entire system.

This practice is full of potent sensation, the kind that leads to healing. The work can be tailored to fit any body, but all will be challenged to work through their blockages (both physically and mentally) in this safe space.

All levels welcome.

Self Investment: $50
Early Bird: $40

The hips are incredible powerhouses for the physical and emotional bodies. Designed to move fluidly, the pelvic girdle is unfortunately impeded by the large amount of sitting that our culture undertakes daily. This is the first time in human history that we have grown our bones while sitting in chairs. The impact of this cannot be understated--loss of circulation, decreased movement of lymphatic fluid, constriction throughout the torso, impoverished digestive and reproductive functions, pain and injury to the knees and shoulders...the list goes on!

So let's carve out some time to love on our hips. In this Kaiut Yoga Method workshop, we will free blockages in the soft tissues that restrict this area of the body. The result will be a more optimized biomechanical functioning of the whole system and an improved sense of overall well-being.

All levels are welcome. Please wear comfortable clothing. Mats and props are available at the studio, however you are welcome to bring your own. We will be using bolsters, a strap, blocks and blankets.

This Happy Hips workshop is $50 but sign up by October 31st to receive Early Bird pricing at $40.

Register Here!

The chakras of Yoga are widely misunderstood, yet even so their wisdom is abundantly spreading in new forms. This workshop is all about demystifying the chakras by unveiling their history, theory, and practices. Pairing lecture and discussion with juicy chakra based practices, this series will give you a deeper appreciation for and understanding of the chakras and their use throughout time.

This three-hour workshop includes a one-hour 7 Chakras practice.

Self Investment of $60, Early Bird Pricing of $50 good through 8/31

Did you know that Tucker is a brand ambassador for Lululemon?

On Sunday the 17th, Tucker will teach a free, all-levels slow flow Yoga class at the Lululemon store at Kitchin Place in Biltmore Village.

Register in advance to guarantee your spot!

We spend our lives “right side up,” but for hundreds of years Yogis have practiced inverting their bodies to awaken their minds, heal their bodies, and extend their lifespans.

Modern Western Yoga throws practitioners into inversions through force and effort, but is this really a sustainable approach? Will we be donkey-kicking into handstands in our nineties? Perhaps there’s another way–a soft approach that allows us to safely receive the benefits of inverting from a passive and restful state.

In this workshop, we will use the wall, props, modifications, and softness to create a gentle and stable way of being upside down for all bodies.

Come enjoy the effects of this profound practice!

The Iliopsoas connects the legs to the hips and spine, and a tight Psoas can lead to pain, injury, and dysfunction in the low back, abdomen, hips and knees. It needs to be released regularly to function healthily. Come unwind your Psoas with Tucker in this two-hour therapeutic and educational session at Laughing Elephant Yoga in Hendersonville, NC.

Register Here!

Join me for our bi-monthly Q&A; a great opportunity to ask any questions that are on your mind (whether they have to do with practice or not.) These sessions are recorded, so you can also watch them afterwards if you can't make it live. Be sure to send me your questions in advance if you can’t attend! A link to the event will go out our listserv on the day of, so make sure you’re signed up for our newsletter.

Tucker will act as lead trainer for the 200 hr Yoga Teacher Training at Laughing Elephant Yoga in Hendersonville, NC this Fall.

Come to a Meet + Greet with Lead Instructor, Tucker Shelton, and co-instructors Bitsy Merriman and Erin Kennedy to answer all your questions and get to know what this program will entail.  These meetings will be held at LEY.

We ask that you register for the meeting via MindBody or at our front desk. If these dates don’t work for you or you are eager to get information, we are able to set individual meetings with you. Complete packets of information will be available at the meetings.  If you are coming to the July Meet & Greet but want to take advantage of Early Bird price discount, please see us for registering before June 30th.

Join me for our bi-monthly Q&A; a great opportunity to ask any questions that are on your mind (whether they have to do with practice or not.) These sessions are recorded, so you can also watch them afterwards if you can't make it live. Be sure to send me your questions in advance if you can’t attend! A link to the event will go out our listserv on the day of, so make sure you’re signed up for our newsletter.

Malaprops, the wonderful independent downtown Asheville bookstore is hosting a “Conversations with the Author” VIRTUAL ONLINE event for author Susan Freeman’s new book, “Inner Switch: 7 Timeless Principles to Transform Modern Leadership.”

Please join me on Thursday, June 22 from 6-7 p.m. online so you don’t have to travel!   “We’ll have a short presentation, and Questions and Answers from the audience, as well as guest Tucker Shelton, a local Yoga instructor, to dig deep with Susan.
 
RSVP required to receive link.  Click here to register: https://www.malaprops.com/event/live-stream-inner-switch-susan-s-freeman

Tucker will act as lead trainer for the 200 hr Yoga Teacher Training at Laughing Elephant Yoga in Hendersonville, NC this Fall.

Come to a Meet + Greet with Lead Instructor, Tucker Shelton, and co-instructors Bitsy Merriman and Erin Kennedy to answer all your questions and get to know what this program will entail.  These meetings will be held at LEY and are planned for:

• Tuesday, June 20th 5:30pm

• Tuesday, July 18th 2pm

We ask that you register for the meeting via MindBody or at our front desk. If these dates don’t work for you or you are eager to get information, we are able to set individual meetings with you. Complete packets of information will be available at the meetings.  If you are coming to the July Meet & Greet but want to take advantage of Early Bird price discount, please see us for registering before June 30th.

8-Hour Yoga Assists Training

Refine and enhance your classes with safe, effective assists. Learn how to use skillful hands-on touch to support, guide, nourish and challenge your students.
This course is a fun and educational dip into the world of yoga assists as taught by Tucker Shelton, M.A., E-RYT 500, YACEP, KYM 475. This training will give attendees a basic foundation for offering ethical and thoughtful assists in Yoga classes of various styles.

Tucker will discuss the ethics, theory, and application of Yoga assists in classes. You will study traditional Yoga assists along with partner Yoga and Thai Yoga Massage techniques. You will learn how to modify your offerings to meet the needs of the many bodies you will encounter as a teacher.

Curriculum:

Adjusting practice with a partner
Ethics, theory & techniques of hands-on touch
Thai Yoga Massage and Partner Yoga Techniques
Learn about acupressure points to deepen assists
Assists for both flow sequences and Restorative/Yin holds
Learn what to avoid and how to keep yourself and your students safe

Classes Open to Public:
11:00am-12:00pm Sweet Awakening Slow Flow

4:00pm - 5:00pm Restorative Unwind

Class Descriptions:
Sweet Awakening Slow Flow
This gentle, all-access class synchronizes breath with movement in a smooth, therapeutic way and then spills into restful, long-held postures for a full system treat. You will be calmly challenged and energized in the first half of the class, building and engaging your strength and concentration. Then you get to unwind, allowing your body to pause and deepen into some delicious stretches.

Restorative Stress Melt
Soothing the body and mind, we use our breath and gravity to guide us deeper into relaxation with a focus on opening the joints and connective tissues. This Yin-Restorative fusion class is the perfect antidote for our modern, stressful lives and is open to all levels of experience.

Pricing:

Full Day (Both trainings) - $160

Half Day (one trainign) - $90

Just the classes:

$20 Drop-in

The Iliopsoas connects the legs to the hips and spine, and a tight Psoas can lead to pain, injury, and dysfunction in the low back, abdomen, hips and knees. It needs to be released regularly to function healthily. Come unwind your Psoas with Tucker in this two-hour therapeutic and educational session at NOW Yoga in Charlottesville, VA.

Join us for our monthly Q&A; a great opportunity to ask any questions that are on your mind (whether they have to do with practice or not.) These sessions are recorded, so you can also watch them afterwards if you can't make it live. Be sure to send us your questions in advance if you can’t attend! A link to the event will go out our listserv on the day of, so make sure you’re signed up for our newsletter.

The Iliopsoas connects the legs to the hips and spine, and a tight Psoas can lead to pain, injury, and dysfunction in the low back, abdomen, hips and knees. It needs to be released regularly to function healthily. Come unwind your Psoas with Tucker in this two-hour therapeutic and educational session at Laughing Elephant Yoga in Hendersonville, NC.

Register Here!