
Asheville Tao Journal Writing Group
Guided silent meditation paired with reflective journal prompts exploring ancient Taoist poems by hermit monks like the Tao Te Ching to surface hidden currents shaping daily life. Small group, beginner friendly contemplative writing practice.
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A 30-minute guided sit followed by a short break, a dharma talk, and open Q&A discussion led by a founding teacher or facilitator. Beginner meditation instructions included, with both in-person and online options and a prompt 7:00 pm start.

A 30-minute guided sit followed by a short break, a dharma talk, and open Q&A discussion led by a founding teacher or facilitator. Beginner meditation instructions included, with both in-person and online options and a prompt 7:00 pm start.
A 30-minute guided sit followed by a short break, a dharma talk, and open Q&A discussion led by a founding teacher or facilitator. Beginner meditation instructions included, with both in-person and online options and a prompt 7:00 pm start.

Silent meditation and continuous mantra practice led by a teacher with 50+ years of experience, with optional walking meditation woven in. Includes community sharing and Q&A, with drop-in, donation-based access and a companion timer app for home practice.

Silent meditation and continuous mantra practice led by a teacher with 50+ years of experience, with optional walking meditation woven in. Includes community sharing and Q&A, with drop-in, donation-based access and a companion timer app for home practice.
Silent meditation and continuous mantra practice led by a teacher with 50+ years of experience, with optional walking meditation woven in. Includes community sharing and Q&A, with drop-in, donation-based access and a companion timer app for home practice.

Generative writing session focused on poetic forms and timed freewriting prompts to spark new drafts and fresh language. Expect gentle guidance, group sharing options, and a supportive library setting for writers of any level.

Generative writing session focused on poetic forms and timed freewriting prompts to spark new drafts and fresh language. Expect gentle guidance, group sharing options, and a supportive library setting for writers of any level.
Generative writing session focused on poetic forms and timed freewriting prompts to spark new drafts and fresh language. Expect gentle guidance, group sharing options, and a supportive library setting for writers of any level.

A new moon gathering centered on intention setting and reflective ritual in a calming yoga-studio space. Expect grounding practices, guided meditation, and community circle energy aligned with lunar renewal.

A new moon gathering centered on intention setting and reflective ritual in a calming yoga-studio space. Expect grounding practices, guided meditation, and community circle energy aligned with lunar renewal.
A new moon gathering centered on intention setting and reflective ritual in a calming yoga-studio space. Expect grounding practices, guided meditation, and community circle energy aligned with lunar renewal.

An informative, relaxing webinar introduces a simple guided meditation technique aimed at accessing inner peace, spiritual love, and wisdom. Expect gentle instruction on reconnecting with true nature for gradual personal transformation.

An informative, relaxing webinar introduces a simple guided meditation technique aimed at accessing inner peace, spiritual love, and wisdom. Expect gentle instruction on reconnecting with true nature for gradual personal transformation.
An informative, relaxing webinar introduces a simple guided meditation technique aimed at accessing inner peace, spiritual love, and wisdom. Expect gentle instruction on reconnecting with true nature for gradual personal transformation.

Focused group writing sprint where everyone works quietly side by side with coffee in hand, then chats briefly before and after. Ideal for drafting anything in progress and building momentum with local writers in a cozy cafe setting.

Focused group writing sprint where everyone works quietly side by side with coffee in hand, then chats briefly before and after. Ideal for drafting anything in progress and building momentum with local writers in a cozy cafe setting.
Focused group writing sprint where everyone works quietly side by side with coffee in hand, then chats briefly before and after. Ideal for drafting anything in progress and building momentum with local writers in a cozy cafe setting.

An intimate poetry gathering centered on spoken word, original verse, and creative expression, bringing Asheville writers and listeners together in a welcoming, reflective studio setting.

An intimate poetry gathering centered on spoken word, original verse, and creative expression, bringing Asheville writers and listeners together in a welcoming, reflective studio setting.
An intimate poetry gathering centered on spoken word, original verse, and creative expression, bringing Asheville writers and listeners together in a welcoming, reflective studio setting.

Quiet coworking-style writing sprint with a timed, distraction-free work block after quick introductions and settling in with a drink. Designed for writers of any genre and experience level to make progress and meet local creatives.

Quiet coworking-style writing sprint with a timed, distraction-free work block after quick introductions and settling in with a drink. Designed for writers of any genre and experience level to make progress and meet local creatives.
Quiet coworking-style writing sprint with a timed, distraction-free work block after quick introductions and settling in with a drink. Designed for writers of any genre and experience level to make progress and meet local creatives.

Quiet, guided seated and walking meditation through selected museum exhibitions invites participants to slow down, regulate the nervous system, and find sanctuary, spaciousness, and renewal through mindful reflection.

Quiet, guided seated and walking meditation through selected museum exhibitions invites participants to slow down, regulate the nervous system, and find sanctuary, spaciousness, and renewal through mindful reflection.
Quiet, guided seated and walking meditation through selected museum exhibitions invites participants to slow down, regulate the nervous system, and find sanctuary, spaciousness, and renewal through mindful reflection.

Monthly peer workshop for writers across all genres, bringing drafts and fresh ideas for constructive critique and encouragement. A community-centered circle focused on improving craft, accountability, and creative momentum.

Monthly peer workshop for writers across all genres, bringing drafts and fresh ideas for constructive critique and encouragement. A community-centered circle focused on improving craft, accountability, and creative momentum.
Monthly peer workshop for writers across all genres, bringing drafts and fresh ideas for constructive critique and encouragement. A community-centered circle focused on improving craft, accountability, and creative momentum.

A six-week Bhagavad Gita study circle centered on moral clarity, discernment, and bringing inner life into alignment with daily action. Expect slow, reflective reading, quiet listening practice, and thoughtful group discussion around uncertainty and transition.

A six-week Bhagavad Gita study circle centered on moral clarity, discernment, and bringing inner life into alignment with daily action. Expect slow, reflective reading, quiet listening practice, and thoughtful group discussion around uncertainty and transition.
A six-week Bhagavad Gita study circle centered on moral clarity, discernment, and bringing inner life into alignment with daily action. Expect slow, reflective reading, quiet listening practice, and thoughtful group discussion around uncertainty and transition.

Quiet pre opening gallery time blends seated meditation with slow walking meditation through selected exhibits. Gentle mindfulness prompts focus on settling the nervous system, creating a sanctuary like atmosphere for reflection and renewal.

Quiet pre opening gallery time blends seated meditation with slow walking meditation through selected exhibits. Gentle mindfulness prompts focus on settling the nervous system, creating a sanctuary like atmosphere for reflection and renewal.
Quiet pre opening gallery time blends seated meditation with slow walking meditation through selected exhibits. Gentle mindfulness prompts focus on settling the nervous system, creating a sanctuary like atmosphere for reflection and renewal.

A timer-driven 60-minute heads-down writing sprint after quick introductions, designed for focused progress on novels, poetry, or any personal project. Expect a quiet coworking-style accountability session in a downtown cafe setting.

A timer-driven 60-minute heads-down writing sprint after quick introductions, designed for focused progress on novels, poetry, or any personal project. Expect a quiet coworking-style accountability session in a downtown cafe setting.
A timer-driven 60-minute heads-down writing sprint after quick introductions, designed for focused progress on novels, poetry, or any personal project. Expect a quiet coworking-style accountability session in a downtown cafe setting.

Explore how humility deepens connection to the Divine and strengthens meditation practice in a free, welcoming spiritual-awareness webinar. Learn reflective techniques for cultivating success on a spiritual journey.

Explore how humility deepens connection to the Divine and strengthens meditation practice in a free, welcoming spiritual-awareness webinar. Learn reflective techniques for cultivating success on a spiritual journey.
Explore how humility deepens connection to the Divine and strengthens meditation practice in a free, welcoming spiritual-awareness webinar. Learn reflective techniques for cultivating success on a spiritual journey.

A free three part weekly online webinar series breaks down the art and science of meditation for healthy living, with clear step by step instruction and dedicated time to practice each session. Designed for beginners yet modular enough to attend any week.

A free three part weekly online webinar series breaks down the art and science of meditation for healthy living, with clear step by step instruction and dedicated time to practice each session. Designed for beginners yet modular enough to attend any week.
A free three part weekly online webinar series breaks down the art and science of meditation for healthy living, with clear step by step instruction and dedicated time to practice each session. Designed for beginners yet modular enough to attend any week.

Free three-part weekly online webinar series exploring the art and science of meditation for healthy living. Each session includes clear instruction plus dedicated time to practice, with lessons that build week to week but work as stand-alone classes.

Free three-part weekly online webinar series exploring the art and science of meditation for healthy living. Each session includes clear instruction plus dedicated time to practice, with lessons that build week to week but work as stand-alone classes.
Free three-part weekly online webinar series exploring the art and science of meditation for healthy living. Each session includes clear instruction plus dedicated time to practice, with lessons that build week to week but work as stand-alone classes.

Energetic tarot circle that starts with a collective spread, then shifts into mini one on one readings for personal clarity, shadow work, and growth. Sip local organic hot herbal tea while exploring conscious and subconscious patterns in a calm studio setting.

Energetic tarot circle that starts with a collective spread, then shifts into mini one on one readings for personal clarity, shadow work, and growth. Sip local organic hot herbal tea while exploring conscious and subconscious patterns in a calm studio setting.
Energetic tarot circle that starts with a collective spread, then shifts into mini one on one readings for personal clarity, shadow work, and growth. Sip local organic hot herbal tea while exploring conscious and subconscious patterns in a calm studio setting.

Slow, quiet online art-making session that blends mindful creativity with gentle self-inquiry to rest the body and calm the mind. Uses drawing and mixed-media exploration as a personal “conversation” to connect with longings, gifts, and inner clarity.

Slow, quiet online art-making session that blends mindful creativity with gentle self-inquiry to rest the body and calm the mind. Uses drawing and mixed-media exploration as a personal “conversation” to connect with longings, gifts, and inner clarity.
Slow, quiet online art-making session that blends mindful creativity with gentle self-inquiry to rest the body and calm the mind. Uses drawing and mixed-media exploration as a personal “conversation” to connect with longings, gifts, and inner clarity.

A welcoming spiritual study circle uses Miracle Cards for moment-specific reflection and shares lessons from A Course in Miracles when time allows, with a love offering supporting the community.

A welcoming spiritual study circle uses Miracle Cards for moment-specific reflection and shares lessons from A Course in Miracles when time allows, with a love offering supporting the community.
A welcoming spiritual study circle uses Miracle Cards for moment-specific reflection and shares lessons from A Course in Miracles when time allows, with a love offering supporting the community.

A candlelit full moon gathering centered on reflection, intention setting, and guided ritual in a calm studio space. Expect grounding meditation and communal energy work aligned with the lunar cycle.

A candlelit full moon gathering centered on reflection, intention setting, and guided ritual in a calm studio space. Expect grounding meditation and communal energy work aligned with the lunar cycle.
A candlelit full moon gathering centered on reflection, intention setting, and guided ritual in a calm studio space. Expect grounding meditation and communal energy work aligned with the lunar cycle.