Alchemy Yoga & Reiki

Connect with your practice and your favorite Alchemy teachers. Join us on your mat, in-person or online — transform, restore, and flow with our growing collective.

See you there! 🧘‍♀️✨

Join Rachel for an immersive experience in nature with mindful yogic practices at The NC Arboretum. 🌿

This 2.5-hour journey begins with a reflective walk along a riverside trail, pausing along the way to engage your senses and connect deeply with the environment.

Midway through, we’ll pause in a serene meadow to turn inward and explore our individual ecosystems through a gentle yoga practice.

These practices are designed to cultivate deeper awareness, connection, and reverence for the interconnections of all life.

We look forward to sharing this nourishing and grounding experience with you!

Saturday, September 27th
10:00am - 12:30pm
The NC Arboretum

Mats and blankets are available, but you're welcome to bring your own.

Booking is through The NC Arboretum. You can find the link in our bio or below.

https://www.ncarboretum.org/event/yoga-and-meditative-walking-experience-september/

Sunday, September 14th | 7-8pm

Join Rachel for a relaxing experience into deeper awareness through the practice of Yoga Nidra or yogic sleep.

You'll be guided through stages of deep surrender to a place of gentle awareness with healing frequencies as the backdrop.

In the stillness of the silence, you can find yourself your true nature. This is healing, and this is what this practice offers you.

Make sure to pick a quiet, comfortable space, free from distractions, to create a container for yourself to dive into self.

Online via Zoom
Sliding Scale: $15-$20
Venmo: RachelLHolmes
PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/UR5RGWT6TF4T6

✨️ NEW CLASS! ✨️

Ease into your weekend with Ground & Flow, a grounding yet energizing Vinyasa class set in the charming outdoor space behind The Dripolator in Biltmore Village.

This one-hour, all-levels practice blends mindful movement, breathwork, and gentle strengthening to help you release the week’s tension and greet your Saturday with clarity, connection, and ease.

After class, linger for a cup of your favorite coffee or tea and enjoy the warm, welcoming community atmosphere.

Drop-ins: Welcome! Please arrive at least 10 minutes early to sign in. Space is limited and not guaranteed unless you register online in advance at alchemyyogareiki.com/collective-schedule.

What to bring:
    •    Yoga mat
    •    Water bottle
    •    Comfortable clothing for movement

📅 Saturdays, 9:30–10:30 AM (bi-weekly)
August 16, August 30, September 13, September 30, and continuing every other Saturday
📍 The Dripolator Coffeehouse, Biltmore Village – outdoor space behind the café
💲 Sliding scale $10–$20 (cash, Venmo, or PayPal)

No prior yoga experience is required—just come as you are, ready to move, breathe, and be present.

Next Saturday, join Valerie for an immersive experience in nature with mindful yogic practices at The NC Arboretum. 🌿

This 2.5-hour journey begins with a reflective walk along a riverside trail, pausing along the way to engage your senses and connect deeply with the environment.

Midway through, we’ll pause in a serene meadow to turn inward and explore our individual ecosystems through a gentle yoga practice.

These practices are designed to cultivate deeper awareness, connection, and reverence for the interconnections of all life.

We look forward to sharing this nourishing and grounding experience with you!

Saturday, August 9th
10:00am - 12:30pm
The NC Arboretum

Please bring water, a yoga mat, and a small blanket. Mats and blankets are available to borrow if needed.

Booking is through The NC Arboretum. You can find the link on our website in our calendar.

www.alchemyyogareiki.com/collective-schedule

Flow, breathe, and unwind among the vines at gorgeous Souther Williams Vineyard!

Join Jacqueline Comola for a 60-minute, all-levels outdoor vinyasa flow class, then relax and stay awhile for a glass of wine and beautiful blue ridge views!

Jacqueline is a passionate and fun instructor who loves bringing yogis into a state of tranquility and joy through the practice of yoga.

We’ll flow through a breath-led sequence designed to connect you with nature, get you in touch with your body, and energize you for a gorgeous afternoon among the vines.

Please bring your own mat, water, and any props you like for comfort. All levels are welcome.

Three dates - three opportunities to join us!
August 17th
September 21st
October 19th

Sliding Scale: $15-$25
Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/jacqueline_c

Visit our site for more details.
alchemyyogareiki.com/collective-schedule

✨️New Online Class✨️

Join Ansley Williamson for a Vinyasa Flow class that weaves together intentional breathwork, fluid movement, and moments of stillness to guide you into a deeper connection with your body and breath.

The pace and intensity of the practice shift week to week, sometimes slow and grounding, other times more dynamic and fiery, based on the collective energy of the group.

Expect to build strength, explore balance, and open the body through creative sequencing and mindful transitions while exploring lessons from the yamas and niyamas, yoga's ethical guidelines for mindful living.

All levels are welcome.

Online via Zoom
Thursdays at 6:00pm (Beginning July 24th)
Sliding Scale: $10-$20

Get to know another one of the incredible teachers in our collective. Find out what gets her excited about teaching, what keeps her practice alive, and maybe even a little funny fact.

Valerie Blohm

Q: What's your favorite style of yoga to teach?
A: It changes with the seasons. At the moment, it's slow flow. I'm really embracing the creative energy of summer, letting it guide me through playful, flowy movements.

Q: How would you describe your classes?
A: Regardless of style, my classes focus on moving energy. Opening into those sticky areas, releasing stagnation, and creating space. I love playing with balancing transitions to really envoke clarity of the mind while challenging the body.

Q: What do you love about teaching?
A: I love showing students that yoga truly is for everybody. Our culture and social media can make it feel intimidating and exclusive. I love seeing students break free from that and step into their most authentic selves.

Q: Tell us a fun or interesting fact about you.
A: Many years ago, I thought the Dalai Lama was an actual llama. When he visited my hometown, I couldn't understand why people were lined up for hours to meet a farm animal. I always laugh when I think about that.

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✨ Join us for a transformative Reiki & Sound Healing Experience! ✨️

Drop in and unwind with a soothing Nidra meditation, then drift away as the healing vibrations of singing bowls—guided by Rachel Holmes—wash over you, while gentle Reiki energy—offered by Valerie Blohm—restores your balance.

Please bring a mat, blanket, and anything else you need to find comfort and fully relax.

🗓 Date: July 31st
🕡 Time: 6:30–7:45 pm
📍 Location: West Asheville Aesthetics
747 Haywood Rd #201, Asheville, NC 28806

Sliding scale: $20–$30
RSVP to reserve your spot: http://www.alchemyyogareiki.com/collective-schedule

A heartfelt thank you to for sharing their beautiful space with us. 💜 Come experience the magic of reiki and sound!

Get to know another incredible member of the Alchemy Yoga & Reiki Collective! Each of our teachers brings their own unique energy, story, and passion to the practice. Want to find out what inspires them, learn about their favorite classes, or hear a fun fact from their life? Keep reading to get to know the wonderful people who make our community so vibrant and special!

💜Rachel Pearlstein💜

Q: What's your favorite style of yoga to teach?
A: If I had to pick a favorite class to teach, it would be a grounding and mindful Vinyasa yoga class.

Q: How would you describe your classes
A: My classes focus on calming the nervous system, connecting with the breath and body, and depending on the type of yoga I’m teaching - building strength and flexibility in the body and in the mind.

Q: Tell us a fun or interesting fact about you.
A: My favorite place to be and where I feel my best and most true self is out in nature.

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Our Sunday morning community is growing! 💕

Join us every Sunday from 10:30-11:30am at Round Earth Roasters (518 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville) for a grounding and awakening yoga class. Each week, a different teacher from our collective will lead the class, offering variety and fresh energy.

Afterward, grab a smoothie or coffee and hang out with us for some community connection.

We can't think of a better way to spend your Sunday morning!

RSVP online at alchemyyogareiki.com/collective-schedule or follow the link in our bio.

We look forward to seeing you there! 🌿

💜Teacher Schedule💜
7/13: Rachel Holmes
7/20: Valerie Blohm
7/21: Ansley Williamson