People go to yoga class for many reasons: to stretch, relax, be active and connect with their spirit, for a few. Joe Taft started practicing yoga for relief. Years of whitewater kayaking left him in constant back pain, and yoga became the solution. Shortly after discovering the connection between body and spirit, Taft dedicated his life to Ansuara yoga. What’s Ansuara yoga? It’s a Tantric practice with an uplifting philosophy that celebrates the heart-shaped heart and seeks out the good in all things. It’s a growing movement in the Asheville area that has international appeal. Taft spent hundreds of hours training and it shows. His positive outlook on life radiates through his practice, drawing yoga enthusiasts from throughout the region. — J.N.O.
2. Cindy Dollar, One Center Yoga 120 Coxe Ave.#3A 225-1904 onecenteryoga.com 3. Shala Worsley, Asheville Yoga Center 239 S. Liberty St. 254.0380 youryoga.com 3. Cat Matlock, West Asheville Yoga 602 Haywood Road 350-1167 westashevilleyoga.com
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