Walking Meditation & Qigong at the NC Arboretum
North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville
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.
Save the Dates for 2026 Walking Meditation & Qigong Sessions:
Friday July 24th 9am-10am
Friday August 28th 9am-10am
Friday September 25th 9am-10am
Friday October 23rd 9am-10am
Autumn Mind-Body Wellness Retreat
at The North Carolina Arboretum
Tuesday September 22nd 10am – 4pm
Set aside a day for quiet reflection and renewal at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, centering themes from the poetry of W.S. Merwin. Calm your mind, refresh your spirit, and relax your body and nervous system with a gentle immersion into mind-body centering practices both indoors and in nature. Expect slow, mindful yoga and qigong, guided meditation, progressive relaxation + sound bath, contemplative readings from W.S. Merwin, and time for personal journaling and quiet time in nature. All mind-body practices will be gentle and accessible, including the choice to do any seated movements or meditations in a chair or on a cushion according to your own body’s needs.
Free Chair Yoga Classes @ CenterWell Asheville
CenterWell classes are free to the public and do not require registration. They are small group classes that take place in a large quiet community space connected to CenterWell Primary Care locations.
💠 CenterWell 105 River Hills Road (just off of Tunnel Rd) Asheville
Chair-Supported Yoga on 1st & 3rd Mondays 11:30am – 12:30pm
The deep happiness of well-being comes from caring for yourself and loving the world.
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