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Sunny Keach
Former Yoga Studio Owner at Asheville Yoga Center
Sunny Keach is a retired yoga studio owner and instructor who, along with his wife Stephanie, founded and operated the Asheville Yoga Center (AYC) for 25 years.12
Career Highlights
Asheville Yoga Center: Sunny and Stephanie Keach opened AYC in 1997, growing it into an influential studio and school with internationally-recognized yoga classes and teacher training programs.1 They focused on making yoga accessible and providing high-quality, compassionate hatha yoga instruction.1
Impact and Legacy: Under the Keachs' leadership, AYC became a thriving community that positively impacted thousands of students and teachers.1 Sunny expressed gratitude for the opportunity to make a difference in the world through yoga.1
Retirement and Transition
In 2022, after 25 years of operation, Sunny and Stephanie sold the Asheville Yoga Center to The Ayurvedic Institute and its sister organization AyurPrana.14 This sale marked the beginning of Sunny's retirement.2
Post-Retirement Activities: Since retiring, Sunny has been traveling the world.2 He continues to express appreciation for the impact AYC had and the support it received from the community.3
Personal Background
Sunny Keach attended Randallstown High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Fine and Studio Arts from the University of Maryland College Park.
