October 2023
Silent Hike & Forest Qigong
Enjoy a quiet, mindful stroll through the woods at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, NC. A mindful silent hike takes us to scenic treasures on the Arboretum trails, including a 20-minute restorative Qigong session by the river. We can enjoy some social time at the end of the practice as we walk back up to the Arboretum’s main campus. Qigong is a series of simple flowing movements that supports the body’s natural healing processes, promotes healthy circulation, invites inner…
Find out more »Meditation in Nature at the NC Arboretum
Connect with nature at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville and enjoy a quiet Sunday morning of retreat and quiet meditation. The session begins with gentle standing breath-based movement (qigong) and tension-release. A silent walking meditation through the Plants of Promise garden allows us to be fully present to the healing magic and wonders of nature. The session closes with a relaxing sound bath that can be enjoyed seated or lying-down (your preference). Upcoming Meditative Morning at the NC Arboretum:…
Find out more »November 2023
Embodied States: Practices for Living & Dying
Click Here To Register We understand through neuroscience that meditation and meditative-adjacent practices like qigong, gentle yoga, prayer, hand mudra, and mantra have the capacity to generate "positive neuroplasticity" -- actual changes in how our brains relate with life, how we care for ourselves and others, how we perceive the world around us, and how we respond to stress and adversity, aging, illness, and death. The Embodied States series emphasizes specific practices that generate lasting healthy changes in the brain…
Find out more »April 2024
Spring Online Meditation Retreat
Spring Cleaning Retreat 7-Days / At-Home / Online Meditation Immersion --> Sunday April 14th – Saturday April 20th ... What to Expect 🪷 All retreat sessions are held on Zoom. Registrants will receive a pre-retreat handout with suggestions for creating an at-home meditation space as well as other ways to create the right conditions for a successful at-home retreat experience. 🪷 Four (30 – 45 min) practice sessions offered each day, from Sunday through Friday; One practice session offered on Saturday, followed…
Find out more »July 2024
Summer Meditation Retreat
4-Day 🌱 At-Home 🌱 Online Meditation Immersion Thursday July 25th – Sunday July 28th Participants choose their own level of participation and design their own personal retreat according to what feels most supportive for each person’s schedule, wellness needs, and aspirations at this time. Examples of how you might design your retreat: 🔹 Once per day practice 🔹 Twice per day practice 🔹 Skip a day as needed 🔹 Participate in the full schedule 🔹 As many practice sessions as you like on as many days as you like…
Find out more »Tai Chi 10 Form in Nature
Tai Chi 10 Form in Nature at the North Carolina Arboretum 8 Wednesdays / 9am – 10am / July 31st - Sept 18th Tai Chi 10 Form is a simple elegant short form that introduces the signature movements of Tai Chi Chuan in a compact sequence. A wonderful practice for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike, participants will learn the basic principles of each movement as well as modifications to accommodate individual needs. Tai chi is a meditative exercise consisting of…
Find out more »September 2024
Qigong & Walking Meditation
Qigong & Walking Meditation at the NC Arboretum Fridays 9am – 10am / September 6th – October 11th North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, North Carolina Qigong means the skill (gong) of regulating life energy (qi) to improve health. Qigong is the foundation of Tai Chi, a moving meditation that combines flowing postures, breath-work, and meditation in motion. Accessible to all ages and all bodies, Qigong promotes healthy circulation, reduces blood pressure, optimizes joint mobility, releases muscle tension, improves balance and coordination, boosts energy and…
Find out more »October 2024
The Four Great Catalysts of Awakening
October 2024 – March 2025 Fall/Winter Contemplative Meditation Series Thursday Evenings 6:30pm – 7:45 EST Attend lives sessions on Zoom ~ or ~ View the session recordings at your own pace 14 Sessions: Oct 17th & 24th; Nov 7th & 14th Dec 5th & 12th; Jan 9th, 16th, 30th; Feb 6th, 20th & 27th; March 6th & 13th Immerse yourself in a unique exploration of The Four Great Catalysts of Awakening (also known as The Four Immeasurables). Practice making friends…
Find out more »Helene Recovery: Free Community Yoga Nidra
Sunday October 20th 2pm - 3:10 (and Nov 10th) Yoga Nidra is a guided lying-down meditation that induces deep relaxation and peaceful states of awareness. Research highlights how guided, structured rest can release cumulative stress from the body and brain, reducing inflammation and down-regulating stress-hormone arousal while harnessing the body and brain’s natural abilities to heal and recover. Practiced regularly, Yoga Nidra can restore balance to the nervous system, alleviate persistent cycles of anxiety, improve sleep, reduce symptoms of chronic…
Find out more »November 2024
Autumn Meditation Retreat
7-Day 🍁 At-Home 🍁 Online Sunday November 10th - Friday November 15th Set aside a week to clear your mind, relax your body, tend to your heart, and renew your spirit. What to Expect 🪷 All retreat sessions are held on Zoom. A pre-retreat handout is provided with tips and guidance for creating a supportive at-home meditation space. 🪷 Participants choose their own level of participation to accommodate their schedule, aspirations, and mind-body needs at this time. Examples of how you might design your retreat week:…
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