Walking Meditation & Qigong at the NC Arboretum

North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville

Click Here to Register for June 20th

3rd Friday of Every Month / 9am – 10am

Enjoy a slow, mindful walking meditation through the gardens, practicing breath awareness and sensory attention to touch the deep peace and simple wonders of quiet time in nature. This session begins with a series of gentle and easy Qigong movements to clear the mind, release tension, support the body and brain’s natural healing processes, and generate a sense of inner calm. Parking is free when you register for a class at the Arboretum. Please note that the August session falls on the 4th Friday vs the 3rd Friday due to a scheduling conflict.

Save the Dates for Upcoming Sessions:

July 18 / August 22

Free Community Qigong Classes @ CenterWell Asheville

Qigong means “cultivation of life-energy” and is the foundation of Tai Chi. Enjoy a wide variety of slow, flowing movements that calm the mind, release muscle tension, balance the nervous system, optimize joint mobility and stability, improve circulation, and boost energy levels.

Join us at the CenterWell Activity Center for two free community Qigong sessions. These classes are free to the public and do not require registration.

Location: CenterWell 1425 Patton Avenue, Asheville NC 28806

Dates: Thurs July 17th 1pm – 2pm / Thurs July 31st 1pm – 2pm

The Peace of Wild Things: A Mind-Body Wellness Retreat at the North Carolina Arboretum

Save the Date: Tuesday July 22nd 10am – 4pm (Registration Not Yet Open)

Set aside a day for quiet reflection and renewal at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, centering themes from the poetry and writings of Wendell Berry. Quiet your mind, strengthen your spirit, tend to your heart, and bring ease to your body with a gentle immersion into mind-body centering practices both indoors and in nature, including slow, mindful yoga and tai chi, short periods of seated meditation and walking meditation, progressive relaxation with a soothing sound bath, contemplative readings from Wendell Berry, and time for personal journaling and silence in nature.

All mind-body practices will be gentle and accessible, including the choice to do any seated movements or meditations either in a chair or on a cushion.

The deep happiness of well-being comes from caring for yourself and loving the world.

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