Walking Meditation & Qigong at the NC Arboretum

North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville

Click Here to Register for March 20th 9am – 10am
Click Here to Register for April 24th 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.

Save the Dates for 2026 Walking Meditation & Qigong Sessions:

Friday May 22nd 9am-10am

Friday June 26th 9am-10am

Friday July 24th 9am-10am

Friday August 28th 9am-10am

Friday September 25th 9am-10am

Friday October 23rd 9am-10am

Spring Mind-Body Wellness Retreat

at The North Carolina Arboretum

Tuesday April 28th 10am – 4pm

Set aside a day for quiet reflection and renewal at the North Carolina Arboretum, centering themes from the poetry of Mary Oliver. 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 Mary Oliver, 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.

Click Here to Register for Spring Arboretum Retreat
Save the DatE for future Mind-Body Wellness Retreats
at the North Carolina Arboretum 2026

Summer: Tuesday June 23rd 10am – 4pm

Autumn: Tuesday Sept 22nd 10am – 4pm

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 1425 Patton Avenue Asheville

Chair-Supported Yoga on 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 1pm – 2pm

💠 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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