Stretch Yourself: Wellness Series, Part One
Volume
26
/ Issue 27
Cover Design Credit:
Scott Southwick
In our first of two special wellness- themed issues, we explore the buzzy concept of self-care with Asheville-area healing professionals and other community members — and how they put those caring-for-yourself ideas into action.
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City proposes $100M makeover for Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
“Other than a new roof, the exterior shell and a few walls here and there, we’re looking at a brand-new facility,” said Chris Corl, general manager of Harrah's Cherokee Center…Mission Hospital’s new building includes an extensive local art collection
More than 150 local artists contributed 659 works of art to the hospital’s North Tower.Sandlin Gaither shares ‘Crazy Things People Say in a Bar’
Gaither presents a spoken-word-plus jazz performance at The Crow & Quill on Tuesday, Feb. 4.Smart Bets: Sun Studies, Joshua Carpenter & Andy Herod
The longtime friends play individual sets on Feb. 5 at Daidala Ciders/Andy Herod Gallery.Smart Bets: Jess Klein
The Hillsborough-based singer/songwriter plays the Isis lounge on Jan. 31.Rahm Squad plays an album release show at The Mothlight
Acclaimed local guitarist Ram Mandelkorn discusses his evolution as a singer/songwriter.Smart Bets: Daze Inn II
The second installment in the experimental art series opens Jan. 31 at Wedge Brewing Co.'s Foundation location.Smart Bets: Jeeves Saves the Day
The world premiere of the new Jeeves play is Jan. 29 at NC Stage Co.food
Super Bowl 2020 pits barbecue against sourdough
A foodcentric look at this year's Super Bowl contenders and Asheville options for authentic (or nearly authentic) game-day grub.Small bites: Gan Shan Station’s final countdown
After five years, Gan Shan Station owner Patrick O’Cain has decided to close the Charlotte Street restaurant. Come spring, Jettie Rae's Oyster House will replace the Asian-themed eatery. Also: Onesie…living
With Bounty & Soul support, Tracy Rhodes feels better than ever
Old Fort resident Tracy Rhodes started her self-care journey at Bounty & Soul's weekly market in Black Mountain.Maia Toll and forest medicine
Author and herbalist Maia Toll says incorporating herbs and medicinal plants into self-care routines involves more than just a chemical reaction in the body: It’s a way for people to…Bryan Robinson wants you to chill
In his 2018 book, #Chill: Turn Off Your Job and Turn On Your Life, psychotherapist Bryan Robinson says people don’t need lavish vacations or expensive therapies to practice self-care. Instead,…Community members navigate tricky balance between activism and self-care
Activists often feel called to organize, teach, speak and share; movements seeking social change don’t run on business hours and generally come with little to no pay or benefits. How…Lily Whitehawk tunes in to the sound of the soul
"In sound therapy, we use sound to elicit a response or a change in someone's physiology, their mental health or their emotional health. People can use different tools: gongs, singing…Anna Levesque finds freedom through discipline
"Freedom through discipline: It's like a river," muses whitewater kayaking expert Anna Levesque. In addition to coaching women paddlers and leading international adventure trips, Levesque is also a wellness adviser…Lara Ferguson Diaz: Shhhhh…
“Our world is designed to be one big distraction: YouTube, email, Instagram, deadlines and numbing addictions,” declares Lara Ferguson Diaz, an acupuncturist, herbalist and qi gong instructor at Lutea Acupuncture…movies
Screen Scene: Local film news
A documentary about the Poor People's Campaign has its local debut.news
Hot and Cold
ASHEVILLE, N.C.Melissa Bertenthal: The power of discomfort
Yoga instructor Melissa Bertenthal asks readers to look past traditional notions of self-care.Private Affair
ASHEVILLE, N.C.Mental hygiene: Meditation as self-care
Neuroscientist Richard Davidson's research on the effects of meditation on brain function made waves when it was released in 2002 — and the work continues to drive growing interest in…Asheville-area body care makers mind sustainability
For Victor Taylor of Appalachian Naturals and other Asheville-area makers of self-care products, simple and responsibly sourced ingredients are key to their businesses. They work to meet customer demand for…Asheville Archives: Women’s self-care at the start of the 20th century
At the start of the 20th century, as more women joined the workforce, female medications were introduced promising stamina and strength for those laboring all the livelong day.Buncombe employees blast administration over insurance changes
New rules proposed by high-level county staff, which some employees argue have not been appropriately reviewed by the Board of Commissioners, will require all workers and their spouses to submit…opinion
Letter: An appreciation of The Bywater
"It fulfilled its vision of a uniquely Ashevillean space, where friends and family could gather in a laid-back environment with seemingly few rules outside of 'behave yourself.'"Letter: Seek out reputable advice on CBD products
"Our experience definitely shows that CBD hemp is good medicine, but this is not a one-size-fits-all thing. Seek out good products and reputable advice!"Letter: Try eating mor chikin on Merrimon
"No one will ask your sexual preference at the door, nor do they care. All they do is chicken, and they do it very well."Letter: Wells is hardworking and informed
"Having worked with Terri on a variety of projects in our Sandy Mush community, I know that she is hardworking, decisive, informed and reflective."Letter: Sloan offers vision, vigor and know-how
"He has proven himself a visionary and vigorous policymaker in his time on the Buncombe County Planning Board."Letter: Lee has integrity, financial savvy
"I know him to be a man of integrity, honesty and candor. He neither spouts BS nor tolerates it from others."Letter: A voice for the voiceless
"Primary to me, however, is that animals have an emotional life. They have as much right to be here as we do, and all are worthy of our compassion, not…