
Asheville Tao Journal Writing Group
Quiet guided meditation precedes reflective journaling prompted by Taoist poems, including hermit monk verses beyond the Tao Te Ching; participants explore underlying stories shaping daily life in a small group contemplative setting.
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Quiet candlelit meditation followed by reflective journaling inspired by Taoist poems; participants probe the hidden currents shaping life through prompts drawn from hermit monk texts and contemplative practice.

Quiet candlelit meditation followed by reflective journaling inspired by Taoist poems; participants probe the hidden currents shaping life through prompts drawn from hermit monk texts and contemplative practice.
Quiet candlelit meditation followed by reflective journaling inspired by Taoist poems; participants probe the hidden currents shaping life through prompts drawn from hermit monk texts and contemplative practice.

Quiet guided meditation and journaling exercises coax out lyric ideas and the 'shy inner voice' for song-focused creativity, with listening practices and writing prompts in a small studio forum for artists.

Quiet guided meditation and journaling exercises coax out lyric ideas and the 'shy inner voice' for song-focused creativity, with listening practices and writing prompts in a small studio forum for artists.
Quiet guided meditation and journaling exercises coax out lyric ideas and the 'shy inner voice' for song-focused creativity, with listening practices and writing prompts in a small studio forum for artists.

Quiet guided meditation paired with reflective journaling to nurture the ‘song within’ and coax shy creative impulses into form. Artists gather in a small studio forum for listening practices, prompts, and gentle songwriting exploration.

Quiet guided meditation paired with reflective journaling to nurture the ‘song within’ and coax shy creative impulses into form. Artists gather in a small studio forum for listening practices, prompts, and gentle songwriting exploration.
Quiet guided meditation paired with reflective journaling to nurture the ‘song within’ and coax shy creative impulses into form. Artists gather in a small studio forum for listening practices, prompts, and gentle songwriting exploration.

Artists practice journaling and guided sitting to drop beneath the busy surface mind and listen for the shy inner voice, nurturing song ideas and emergent creative impulses in a small group forum.

Artists practice journaling and guided sitting to drop beneath the busy surface mind and listen for the shy inner voice, nurturing song ideas and emergent creative impulses in a small group forum.
Artists practice journaling and guided sitting to drop beneath the busy surface mind and listen for the shy inner voice, nurturing song ideas and emergent creative impulses in a small group forum.

Intimate sangha meditation circle in Weaverville offering guided and silent sits with optional sharing for relational attunement and gentle guidance, ideal for recentering, reconnecting, and unwinding.

Intimate sangha meditation circle in Weaverville offering guided and silent sits with optional sharing for relational attunement and gentle guidance, ideal for recentering, reconnecting, and unwinding.
Intimate sangha meditation circle in Weaverville offering guided and silent sits with optional sharing for relational attunement and gentle guidance, ideal for recentering, reconnecting, and unwinding.

Gentle grounding meditation and communal intention setting in an inclusive New Moon circle welcoming all bodies and genders, creating a sacred reflective space to align energies and manifest intentions for the month ahead.

Gentle grounding meditation and communal intention setting in an inclusive New Moon circle welcoming all bodies and genders, creating a sacred reflective space to align energies and manifest intentions for the month ahead.
Gentle grounding meditation and communal intention setting in an inclusive New Moon circle welcoming all bodies and genders, creating a sacred reflective space to align energies and manifest intentions for the month ahead.

Participants submit and vote on personal philosophical or spiritual questions, then the asker opens the discussion with context and reflections in a calm, nonjudgmental roundtable encouraging curious communal inquiry.

Participants submit and vote on personal philosophical or spiritual questions, then the asker opens the discussion with context and reflections in a calm, nonjudgmental roundtable encouraging curious communal inquiry.
Participants submit and vote on personal philosophical or spiritual questions, then the asker opens the discussion with context and reflections in a calm, nonjudgmental roundtable encouraging curious communal inquiry.

Gentle spiritual practice and peer-support circle blending guided meditation, breath-work, and meditative movement for seekers. Facilitated discussion fosters coping strategies, contemplative tools, and community connection in a wellness center setting.

Gentle spiritual practice and peer-support circle blending guided meditation, breath-work, and meditative movement for seekers. Facilitated discussion fosters coping strategies, contemplative tools, and community connection in a wellness center setting.
Gentle spiritual practice and peer-support circle blending guided meditation, breath-work, and meditative movement for seekers. Facilitated discussion fosters coping strategies, contemplative tools, and community connection in a wellness center setting.

Gentle guided meditation paired with free form creative journaling to coax out the 'song within'; participants practice deep listening, sensory prompts, and reflective writing to surface songwriting ideas and other artistic work — bring a journal.

Gentle guided meditation paired with free form creative journaling to coax out the 'song within'; participants practice deep listening, sensory prompts, and reflective writing to surface songwriting ideas and other artistic work — bring a journal.
Gentle guided meditation paired with free form creative journaling to coax out the 'song within'; participants practice deep listening, sensory prompts, and reflective writing to surface songwriting ideas and other artistic work — bring a journal.

Astrology-led ritual blending guided meditation, somatic movement, and reflective journaling to set intentions for Aquarius season; bring your birth chart for personalized insights and energetic grounding.

Astrology-led ritual blending guided meditation, somatic movement, and reflective journaling to set intentions for Aquarius season; bring your birth chart for personalized insights and energetic grounding.
Astrology-led ritual blending guided meditation, somatic movement, and reflective journaling to set intentions for Aquarius season; bring your birth chart for personalized insights and energetic grounding.

Twice-monthly evening circle focused on developing intuition through guided meditations, energy awareness exercises, and group sharing. Small-cohort format with pre-registration and payment required to reserve a spot.

Twice-monthly evening circle focused on developing intuition through guided meditations, energy awareness exercises, and group sharing. Small-cohort format with pre-registration and payment required to reserve a spot.
Twice-monthly evening circle focused on developing intuition through guided meditations, energy awareness exercises, and group sharing. Small-cohort format with pre-registration and payment required to reserve a spot.

Slow, guided Tai Chi training emphasizing posture, walking, breathing, stretching, energy work, and bone health; a seasonal curriculum that builds beginner-friendly skills in a virtual format for mental and physical well-being.

Slow, guided Tai Chi training emphasizing posture, walking, breathing, stretching, energy work, and bone health; a seasonal curriculum that builds beginner-friendly skills in a virtual format for mental and physical well-being.
Slow, guided Tai Chi training emphasizing posture, walking, breathing, stretching, energy work, and bone health; a seasonal curriculum that builds beginner-friendly skills in a virtual format for mental and physical well-being.

Relaxing guided meditation session teaching a simple breath-centered technique to access inner peace, spiritual love, and wisdom, with practical steps for reconnecting to your true nature and supporting gradual personal transformation in a webinar format.

Relaxing guided meditation session teaching a simple breath-centered technique to access inner peace, spiritual love, and wisdom, with practical steps for reconnecting to your true nature and supporting gradual personal transformation in a webinar format.
Relaxing guided meditation session teaching a simple breath-centered technique to access inner peace, spiritual love, and wisdom, with practical steps for reconnecting to your true nature and supporting gradual personal transformation in a webinar format.
Gentle guided nature immersion among Blue Ridge pines, using sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and silent pauses to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in an unhurried outdoor setting.
Gentle guided nature immersion among Blue Ridge pines, using sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and silent pauses to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in an unhurried outdoor setting.
Gentle guided nature immersion among Blue Ridge pines, using sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and silent pauses to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in an unhurried outdoor setting.

Calm 90-minute evening group practice with a 30-minute guided meditation, dharma talk, and Q&A, including beginner instruction; led by Ronya Banks or Wallace Bohanan at 7:00 pm, available in-person or online.

Calm 90-minute evening group practice with a 30-minute guided meditation, dharma talk, and Q&A, including beginner instruction; led by Ronya Banks or Wallace Bohanan at 7:00 pm, available in-person or online.
Calm 90-minute evening group practice with a 30-minute guided meditation, dharma talk, and Q&A, including beginner instruction; led by Ronya Banks or Wallace Bohanan at 7:00 pm, available in-person or online.

Guided meditation teaching a simple, effective technique to access soul level wisdom and an inner sanctuary, aimed at beginners and ongoing seekers; free online webinar with registration to support sustained spiritual awareness.

Guided meditation teaching a simple, effective technique to access soul level wisdom and an inner sanctuary, aimed at beginners and ongoing seekers; free online webinar with registration to support sustained spiritual awareness.
Guided meditation teaching a simple, effective technique to access soul level wisdom and an inner sanctuary, aimed at beginners and ongoing seekers; free online webinar with registration to support sustained spiritual awareness.

Quiet candlelit meditation and personal sharing in a West Asheville home, with short inspirational video segments and facilitated group discussion for up to ten participants; registration required for address.

Quiet candlelit meditation and personal sharing in a West Asheville home, with short inspirational video segments and facilitated group discussion for up to ten participants; registration required for address.
Quiet candlelit meditation and personal sharing in a West Asheville home, with short inspirational video segments and facilitated group discussion for up to ten participants; registration required for address.

Guided meditation focusing on patience and perseverance techniques to strengthen daily practice, cultivating steady inner calm and joyful resilience that carries into everyday life in a supportive spiritual sanctuary setting.

Guided meditation focusing on patience and perseverance techniques to strengthen daily practice, cultivating steady inner calm and joyful resilience that carries into everyday life in a supportive spiritual sanctuary setting.
Guided meditation focusing on patience and perseverance techniques to strengthen daily practice, cultivating steady inner calm and joyful resilience that carries into everyday life in a supportive spiritual sanctuary setting.

Focused evening of quiet writing sprints in a cozy coffeeshop with brief social windows before and after; bring current projects and a coffee for low-pressure peer accountability—no critiques.

Focused evening of quiet writing sprints in a cozy coffeeshop with brief social windows before and after; bring current projects and a coffee for low-pressure peer accountability—no critiques.
Focused evening of quiet writing sprints in a cozy coffeeshop with brief social windows before and after; bring current projects and a coffee for low-pressure peer accountability—no critiques.

Progressive three-part online webinar teaching the art and science of meditation with guided instruction and group practice; each weekly session includes technique teaching and meditation time led by an experienced facilitator, suitable for beginners.

Progressive three-part online webinar teaching the art and science of meditation with guided instruction and group practice; each weekly session includes technique teaching and meditation time led by an experienced facilitator, suitable for beginners.
Progressive three-part online webinar teaching the art and science of meditation with guided instruction and group practice; each weekly session includes technique teaching and meditation time led by an experienced facilitator, suitable for beginners.