Asheville Parks Launches Weekend Outdoor Yoga Series Through October 2026

Asheville Parks and Recreation launched its outdoor yoga series at Carrier Park on April 5, placing certified instructor Ceiara Cartony and up to 20 registered students alongside the French Broad River every Saturday and Sunday through October 2026.

The sessions run 75 minutes in the Hatha/Vinyasa flow style, with Cartony, founder of Yoga in the Park Asheville, opening each class with brief meditation and closing in savasana. Modifications and variations are woven throughout so that total beginners and longtime practitioners share the same outdoor mat space without compromise. Bring a mat or a towel; the setting handles the rest.

Attendance is capped at 20 per session and requires advance registration through the Asheville Parks and Recreation website. The cap is deliberate: small group sizes preserve the kind of personalized attention typically associated with studio instruction while keeping the outdoor gathering manageable for park staff. The department lists Cartony's instructor credentials and notes that every session includes adaptations for all ages and abilities.

Cost is free to minimal depending on sponsorships and the department's seasonal budget, a meaningful distinction from the drop-in rates and membership fees that price some residents out of private studios entirely. Across seven months, the Saturday-Sunday schedule at Carrier Park, one of Asheville's flagship public parks at 220 Amboy Road, generates more than 50 weekend sessions open to both residents and visitors.

The series is part of APR's broader 2026 program guide, which the department built around free and low-cost offerings spanning fitness, arts, and active living. The guide is available at APR community centers citywide and online in 249 languages through Google Translate. The department notes that spots fill quickly and recommends advance registration even for sessions listed as free.