Asheville, NC — River Arts District — Opening March 2026

Strength & Yoga, Built to Move You Forward

Blue Ghost blends kettlebell strength, Vinyasa flow, mobility work and breathwork into one progressive, accessible programme — designed to support your life outside the studio.

Kettlebell Strength Vinyasa Flow Mobility + Breathwork
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Now Open

146 Roberts St · Asheville

"Blue Ghost doesn't align itself with any single methodology, and that's deliberate. The studio's programming blends kettlebell strength training, Vinyasa flow, mobility work and breathwork into a format designed to be progressive, accessible and genuinely functional."

— Be Well Asheville
What We Offer

BGSY Classes

Our programme doesn't stick to a dogma. Every class integrates strength, mobility and breath — progressive, accessible, genuinely functional.

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Strength + Flow

Vinyasa flow warm-up, kettlebell strength circuit, and yoga-based core and cool down. Progressive workouts — find your own sweet spot. Great for anyone looking for a challenge.

All levels welcome High Intensity
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Vinyasa Flow

A power flow with a focus on breath that builds serious heat. Stretching and strengthening through peaks and valleys of intensity — teacher-led and great for all experience levels.

All experience levels Moderate
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Strength + Flow Fundamentals

Slow, alignment-focused class with a flow warm-up and kettlebell or steel mace circuit. Great for beginners, seniors, or anyone wanting to refine technique.

Beginner Friendly
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Bitter Sweet Bodywork

A moving meditation and deep dive into your body mechanics and mind-body connection led by a seasoned yogi. Not a flow class — a focused and challenging 90 minutes. All levels.

Heated to Comfort
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Firefly Party

Kids yoga dance parties with fun playlists or a DJ, themed around animal movement and easy yoga poses. Guardian must remain at the studio during class. Wi-Fi and coffee available.

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Our Purpose

The BGSY Mission

Our mission is to support your life outside of the studio. Our fitness programme doesn't stick to a dogma — we use kettlebells to increase strength and bone density, yoga and other movement patterns to challenge mobility and balance, and mindful breath and focus throughout.

The throughline across all of it is integration — the idea that strength and flexibility aren't opposing disciplines, but complementary ones that reinforce each other over time. Now open in Asheville's River Arts District.

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Strength + Bone Density

Kettlebell work that builds functional strength for life.

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Mobility + Balance

Yoga and movement patterns that challenge your full range of motion.

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Mindful Breath + Focus

Breathwork and mindfulness woven through every session.

The People

Meet the BGSY Team

Different practices, united by a love for yoga and fitness.

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Sara Toohey

Owner + Instructor

Sara is a mom, civil engineer, 200-hour certified RYT, lifelong middle-of-the-pack athlete, and enthusiastic community builder originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico. She has practiced yoga for over 20 years and explored hundreds of studios, instructors, and class styles. Her classes are built to challenge mind and body.

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Studio Manager + Instructor

Anna Kate is a 250-hour certified RYT with a goal to help students feel more confident and comfortable within their bodies and minds through Vinyasa and chair gentle-style yoga classes.

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Bria E.

Instructor

Bria (RYT 200) is passionate about bringing movement and mindfulness together. Her classes guide students through intentional practice with energy and care.

Find Us

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River Arts District, Asheville

146 Roberts Street, Suite 103
Asheville, NC 28801

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146 Roberts St, Suite 103

River Arts District · Asheville, NC

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Ready to build strength that lasts?

Join us in Asheville's River Arts District. Classes for all levels — progressive, functional, and genuinely fun.

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