
Mindful Aging & Dying w/John Orr
Quiet guided contemplative session exploring aging bodies, mortality, and aliveness through mindfulness, somatic awareness, and contemplative inquiry in a small group retreat setting at The Lodge at Quietude in Black Mountain.
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Silent, teacher-led meditation retreat for deepening mindfulness practice in a serene, contemplative setting with experienced sangha guidance and periods of sustained silent sitting and reflection.

Silent, teacher-led meditation retreat for deepening mindfulness practice in a serene, contemplative setting with experienced sangha guidance and periods of sustained silent sitting and reflection.
Silent, teacher-led meditation retreat for deepening mindfulness practice in a serene, contemplative setting with experienced sangha guidance and periods of sustained silent sitting and reflection.

Grounding dharma talks and guided sitting meditations that cultivate emotional resilience and clarity during personal and collective crises. Sessions blend traditional Buddhist teachings with practical mindfulness exercises in a quiet mountain lodge setting.

Grounding dharma talks and guided sitting meditations that cultivate emotional resilience and clarity during personal and collective crises. Sessions blend traditional Buddhist teachings with practical mindfulness exercises in a quiet mountain lodge setting.
Grounding dharma talks and guided sitting meditations that cultivate emotional resilience and clarity during personal and collective crises. Sessions blend traditional Buddhist teachings with practical mindfulness exercises in a quiet mountain lodge setting.

Gentle guided group meditation and reflective sharing for psychotherapists, spiritual healers, social workers, teachers, and bodyworkers seeking restorative peer support and stress relief in a quiet mountain lodge retreat setting.

Gentle guided group meditation and reflective sharing for psychotherapists, spiritual healers, social workers, teachers, and bodyworkers seeking restorative peer support and stress relief in a quiet mountain lodge retreat setting.
Gentle guided group meditation and reflective sharing for psychotherapists, spiritual healers, social workers, teachers, and bodyworkers seeking restorative peer support and stress relief in a quiet mountain lodge retreat setting.

Gentle, accessibility focused asana practice led by Leslie Temme emphasizing mindful movement, breathwork, and joint friendly sequencing for all levels. Donation based evening session at The Lodge at Quietude in Black Mountain.

Gentle, accessibility focused asana practice led by Leslie Temme emphasizing mindful movement, breathwork, and joint friendly sequencing for all levels. Donation based evening session at The Lodge at Quietude in Black Mountain.
Gentle, accessibility focused asana practice led by Leslie Temme emphasizing mindful movement, breathwork, and joint friendly sequencing for all levels. Donation based evening session at The Lodge at Quietude in Black Mountain.

Gentle Buddhist teachings and guided compassion practices addressing loss, separation, and mourning with Modern Buddhism teacher Hannah Kim, blending contemplative sitting meditation and reflective discussion to soothe grief and build resilience.

Gentle Buddhist teachings and guided compassion practices addressing loss, separation, and mourning with Modern Buddhism teacher Hannah Kim, blending contemplative sitting meditation and reflective discussion to soothe grief and build resilience.
Gentle Buddhist teachings and guided compassion practices addressing loss, separation, and mourning with Modern Buddhism teacher Hannah Kim, blending contemplative sitting meditation and reflective discussion to soothe grief and build resilience.

Restorative trauma-informed guided meditation and quiet reflection for community healers—psychotherapists, social workers, bodyworkers, and spiritual teachers—designed to replenish physical, emotional, and spiritual resilience in a gentle lodge setting.

Restorative trauma-informed guided meditation and quiet reflection for community healers—psychotherapists, social workers, bodyworkers, and spiritual teachers—designed to replenish physical, emotional, and spiritual resilience in a gentle lodge setting.
Restorative trauma-informed guided meditation and quiet reflection for community healers—psychotherapists, social workers, bodyworkers, and spiritual teachers—designed to replenish physical, emotional, and spiritual resilience in a gentle lodge 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.
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.
Multisensory morning ritual blending gentle breathwork, slow movement, and resonant sound to awaken the senses in The Restoration Asheville's calm hotel event space; accessible for beginners seeking centering and mindful connection.
Multisensory morning ritual blending gentle breathwork, slow movement, and resonant sound to awaken the senses in The Restoration Asheville's calm hotel event space; accessible for beginners seeking centering and mindful connection.
Multisensory morning ritual blending gentle breathwork, slow movement, and resonant sound to awaken the senses in The Restoration Asheville's calm hotel event space; accessible for beginners seeking centering and mindful connection.

Gentle guided iRest Yoga Nidra adapted by Richard Miller, leading participants through progressive body scan and deep relaxation to promote restorative sleep and stress release in a quiet mountain lodge setting.

Gentle guided iRest Yoga Nidra adapted by Richard Miller, leading participants through progressive body scan and deep relaxation to promote restorative sleep and stress release in a quiet mountain lodge setting.
Gentle guided iRest Yoga Nidra adapted by Richard Miller, leading participants through progressive body scan and deep relaxation to promote restorative sleep and stress release in a quiet mountain lodge setting.

Soft, slow tai chi and chi kung in medium stance gently stretches tissues, improves skeletal alignment, and deepens meditative breathing to boost focus and balance in a quiet lodge retreat setting.

Soft, slow tai chi and chi kung in medium stance gently stretches tissues, improves skeletal alignment, and deepens meditative breathing to boost focus and balance in a quiet lodge retreat setting.
Soft, slow tai chi and chi kung in medium stance gently stretches tissues, improves skeletal alignment, and deepens meditative breathing to boost focus and balance in a quiet lodge retreat setting.

Intimate cacao and sound ceremony blending heart opening cacao with resonant crystal bowls and drums, paired with a fire ritual to release unaligned patterns and plant new intentions in a quiet mountain lodge setting.

Intimate cacao and sound ceremony blending heart opening cacao with resonant crystal bowls and drums, paired with a fire ritual to release unaligned patterns and plant new intentions in a quiet mountain lodge setting.
Intimate cacao and sound ceremony blending heart opening cacao with resonant crystal bowls and drums, paired with a fire ritual to release unaligned patterns and plant new intentions in a quiet mountain lodge setting.

Relaxing guided meditation and short teaching exploring a simple technique to access inner peace, spiritual love, and wisdom, designed to help beginners reconnect with their true nature and support gradual personal transformation.

Relaxing guided meditation and short teaching exploring a simple technique to access inner peace, spiritual love, and wisdom, designed to help beginners reconnect with their true nature and support gradual personal transformation.
Relaxing guided meditation and short teaching exploring a simple technique to access inner peace, spiritual love, and wisdom, designed to help beginners reconnect with their true nature and support gradual personal transformation.

Introspective Buddhist dharma workshop exploring the Five Hindrances through guided reflection, seated meditation, and group discussion in a quiet lodge setting to deepen concentration, clarity, and insight.

Introspective Buddhist dharma workshop exploring the Five Hindrances through guided reflection, seated meditation, and group discussion in a quiet lodge setting to deepen concentration, clarity, and insight.
Introspective Buddhist dharma workshop exploring the Five Hindrances through guided reflection, seated meditation, and group discussion in a quiet lodge setting to deepen concentration, clarity, and insight.

Alternating silent sitting and mindful walking in a lay Buddhist sangha — 10:00–11:30 schedule includes two sit periods, a walking interval, and brief sharing; dana donations welcomed in a quiet mountain lodge setting.

Alternating silent sitting and mindful walking in a lay Buddhist sangha — 10:00–11:30 schedule includes two sit periods, a walking interval, and brief sharing; dana donations welcomed in a quiet mountain lodge setting.
Alternating silent sitting and mindful walking in a lay Buddhist sangha — 10:00–11:30 schedule includes two sit periods, a walking interval, and brief sharing; dana donations welcomed in a quiet mountain lodge setting.
A sacred pause in silence for women combining guided sound healing and restorative rest to cultivate renewal, enlivened presence, and deep listening in a peaceful rural retreat near Asheville.
A sacred pause in silence for women combining guided sound healing and restorative rest to cultivate renewal, enlivened presence, and deep listening in a peaceful rural retreat near Asheville.
A sacred pause in silence for women combining guided sound healing and restorative rest to cultivate renewal, enlivened presence, and deep listening in a peaceful rural retreat near Asheville.

Spirited Improv Performance at Swannanoa, NC featuring unscripted collective creativity with music-making, dance, singing, acting, costumed silliness and storytelling. Invites audience participation and appeals to community interested in comedy, theater, spiritual and wellness experiences.

Spirited Improv Performance at Swannanoa, NC featuring unscripted collective creativity with music-making, dance, singing, acting, costumed silliness and storytelling. Invites audience participation and appeals to community interested in comedy, theater, spiritual and wellness experiences.
Spirited Improv Performance at Swannanoa, NC featuring unscripted collective creativity with music-making, dance, singing, acting, costumed silliness and storytelling. Invites audience participation and appeals to community interested in comedy, theater, spiritual and wellness experiences.

Gentle breath work, guided meditation, and meditative movement combined with peer support and facilitated discussion for spiritual seekers seeking practical grounding tools and resilience during turbulent times.

Gentle breath work, guided meditation, and meditative movement combined with peer support and facilitated discussion for spiritual seekers seeking practical grounding tools and resilience during turbulent times.
Gentle breath work, guided meditation, and meditative movement combined with peer support and facilitated discussion for spiritual seekers seeking practical grounding tools and resilience during turbulent times.

Intimate sangha in Weaverville hosts guided and silent meditation sits with brief relational sharing for recentering and unwinding in a quietly supportive atmosphere; directions provided after RSVP.

Intimate sangha in Weaverville hosts guided and silent meditation sits with brief relational sharing for recentering and unwinding in a quietly supportive atmosphere; directions provided after RSVP.
Intimate sangha in Weaverville hosts guided and silent meditation sits with brief relational sharing for recentering and unwinding in a quietly supportive atmosphere; directions provided after RSVP.
Gentle vinyasa and restorative yoga paired with guided mindfulness sits and mountain nature walks in Swannanoa; small-group circles foster meaningful connection, stress-reduction practices, and practical tools for daily balance.
Gentle vinyasa and restorative yoga paired with guided mindfulness sits and mountain nature walks in Swannanoa; small-group circles foster meaningful connection, stress-reduction practices, and practical tools for daily balance.
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Gentle 90 minute mindfulness workshop guiding somatic grounding practices, guided talks, and open discussion to release old trauma and restore inner calm. Participants reconnect with their bodies to cultivate deep inner trust and serenity.

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Gentle 90 minute mindfulness workshop guiding somatic grounding practices, guided talks, and open discussion to release old trauma and restore inner calm. Participants reconnect with their bodies to cultivate deep inner trust and serenity.