Four Rivers Counseling

03/11/2026

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"Resilient"

03/08/2026

Introducing 4RC's Interview with the Amazing and Soulful Ally Snead Yoga & Ayurveda: Read and see why 4RC thinks Ally is bold, calming, and full of warmth like the Springtime Sun...a perfect presence for yoga and healing the human spirit.

Thank you so much Ally for completing this preworkshop interview for our upcoming Spring Equinox Yoga & Meditation workshop on 3/2/26 from 6-7:30pm at the Smith River Sports Complex.

Fun Interview with Ally Snead Yoga & Ayurveda:

1. Name: Ally Snead

2. Occupation/ Educational Background: Yoga Instructor, Ayurvedic Wellness Coach, and Prevention Specialist at Piedmont Community Services.

3. How did “Ally Snead Yoga & Ayurveda” come to be?
I was fascinated by traveling and learning about the different cultures of the world which is why I studied Art History and Religious Studies in college. A deep curiosity and a yearning for healing then called me to India, where I learned about yoga and was introduced to the wisdom of Ayurvedic medicine. A decade later, I have now spent over 600 hours training as a Yoga Instructor and Ayurvedic Wellness Coach. I am passionate about sharing the medicine of these ancient teachings with my community to support us in our fast-paced, modern lives.

4. Favorite hobbies in your free time:
Journaling, connecting with loved ones, and hiking (or almost any activity where I can move my body and be outdoors).

5. What brings you the most joy in life?
When I’m able to slow down time and rest within the pause. So much joy and inspiration emerges when I allow myself to become deeply absorbed in the moment and create space for life and possibilities to open up.

6. What do you like to do on a Saturday night?
I can easily spend a Saturday night in the bathtub, talking on the phone with a friend, and crawling into bed early.

7. What helps you “get out of bed” in the morning?
Breakfast porridge! I’ve been on a roll with making the yummiest breakfast porridges with grains, dates, and collagen powder (courtesy of my Instant Pot).

8. What is one thing you love about your Self?
My heart and the compassion I have to support others and see them thrive. I’m grateful for the compassion I’ve cultivated for myself as well (even the parts of me that feel difficult to love and accept).

9. What is one thing you love about your community?
Our location. We are perfectly nestled at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and by Philpott Lake. The nature we are surrounded by has the ability to support our nervous systems and create a greater sense of peace in our lives.

10. What do you hope others might consider “doing” after reading your Interview that would make YOU smile?
Meditate. Set a timer for a few minutes while you sit and watch your breathing or listen to a Yoga Nidra/Non-Sleep Deep Rest meditation on YouTube. Taking time to intentionally bring stillness to the mind can create life-changing benefits for our physical health, emotional well-being, and our relationships with other people.

Thanks again Ally this fun and inspirational interview!

We deeply appreciate that you are willing to share a few "nuggets" about your amazing Self, and inspire others, too!

See Everyone in 12 Days and Counting!

All the best,
Jenny Yates, LCSW, CEO

03/07/2026

No Mud, No Lutus🪷

Everything meaningful takes a little grit and a lot of heart!
Tag someone whose journey inspires you. 🌸✨

03/07/2026

13 More Days Until Spring! Let’s Celebrate Together at our Spring Equinox with Ally Snead Yoga & Ayurveda!💐

Photo Credit: Bill Thornley

03/07/2026

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03/04/2026

09/18/2025

Shout out to Coach Johnson for this amazing short vid promoting our collaborative event, “Stronger Together,” at the Bengals vs William Byrd Game TOMORROW, 6pm! The Four Rivers Counseling Scholarship Fund 501c3 will be giving all attendees blue and purple beads for SPM 25 (while supplies last)💙💜! Glow sticks will be given to students so we can light up the night together🤍. Come join the Bengal Touchdown Club, 4RC, and the Bengal Community tomorrow night!💙🧡. And don’t forget to visit me, Jenny Yates, at the 4RC table for extra swag and giveaways (cool bracelets and water bottle stickers)! Thank you Coach Johnson, Jordan, all the Bengal Varsity football players, cheerleaders and “campers!” And Gooo Bengals! **REMEMBER, YOU ARE LOVED.** Jenny 🐅💜💙🧡🤍 #988

09/18/2025

Big Shout Out to Coach Johnson with the Bassett Bengals for this super cool short vid promoting our upcoming collaborative event "Stronger Together," for Su***de Prevention Month, this Friday Night at the Bengals vs William Byrd Game, 6pm.

Coach Johnson and his wife, Jordan, support teens in our Bengal Community, and beyond, and both serve as leaders in our community.

I am so grateful to these two Bright Lights.

Come on out this Friday night and see why the Bassett Bengals, their Coach, and his wife, are so beloved in our community!

**Blue and Purple beads (in honor of Su***de Prevention Month) will be handed out to all attendees, including Glow Sticks, just for students:)

**Come see me, Jenny Yates, at the Four Rivers Counseling's information table for other super cool giveaways (SPM bracelets and stickers for waterbottles, etc) will be provided.

**Be on the lookout before and during the game for other super cool community based activities and visuals (mental health posters, etc) in recognition of mental health awareness and Su***de Prevention Month.

Thanks again to The Bengals Touchdown Club, Coach Johnson, Jordan, and our Beloved Bengals Community.

Go Bengals!

*Brought to you by the 4RC Scholarship Fund, 501c3, the Bengals Touchdown Club, and other Community Sponsors, in recognition of Su***de Prevention Month.

Jenny Yates
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