In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Asheville, NC, local yoga studio owner Kimberly Drye observed that lack of communication heightened anxiety among residents. Despite the challenges, she reopened her studio shortly after the storm, offering free classes to help the community cope. The article highlights the role of yoga during crises, emphasizing how gathering for movement and mindfulness serves as a refuge for individuals facing the emotional toll of natural disasters, which are increasingly frequent and devastating, according to climate statistics.
There was no internet or cell service for days. People in the neighborhood had no way to know if it was canceled or how bad things were.
More than anything, we just needed a space to go to be able to feel it at all.
As extreme wildfires and storms become the new norm, yoga studios and teachers are continuing to help people move, breathe, and gather in community.
I think that was the most unnerving thing for people: we didn't know what was really going on beyond what you could see out your front door.
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