
Tai Chi & Chi Kung w/Mark Small
Slow tai chi and chi kung in a medium stance gently stretch soft tissues, improve skeletal alignment and balance, and deepen meditative breathing to boost concentration in a quiet lodge setting.
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Gentle standing Qigong practice of traditional stretching and toning movements that build resilience, core strength, and breath awareness; adaptable for all ages and abilities and scalable from restorative to more challenging.
Gentle standing Qigong practice of traditional stretching and toning movements that build resilience, core strength, and breath awareness; adaptable for all ages and abilities and scalable from restorative to more challenging.

Slow, meditative movement practice emphasizing Yang 10 and 24 forms and restorative Qigong exercises to build balance, breath control, and joint mobility for beginners in a supportive group setting.

Slow, meditative movement practice emphasizing Yang 10 and 24 forms and restorative Qigong exercises to build balance, breath control, and joint mobility for beginners in a supportive group setting.
Slow, meditative movement practice emphasizing Yang 10 and 24 forms and restorative Qigong exercises to build balance, breath control, and joint mobility for beginners in a supportive group setting.

Slow seated tea ritual with Chinese tea to settle qi transitions into Standing Pose (Zhan Zhuang) practice emphasizing posture, sinking qi to the dantian, and foundational Tai Chi alignment for beginners.

Slow seated tea ritual with Chinese tea to settle qi transitions into Standing Pose (Zhan Zhuang) practice emphasizing posture, sinking qi to the dantian, and foundational Tai Chi alignment for beginners.
Slow seated tea ritual with Chinese tea to settle qi transitions into Standing Pose (Zhan Zhuang) practice emphasizing posture, sinking qi to the dantian, and foundational Tai Chi alignment for beginners.

Slow, grounded qigong sequences blending yin and yang movements to rebalance endocrine, nervous, immune, and organ systems; simple, breath centered exercises are easily modified for any health level to restore energy and calm.

Slow, grounded qigong sequences blending yin and yang movements to rebalance endocrine, nervous, immune, and organ systems; simple, breath centered exercises are easily modified for any health level to restore energy and calm.
Slow, grounded qigong sequences blending yin and yang movements to rebalance endocrine, nervous, immune, and organ systems; simple, breath centered exercises are easily modified for any health level to restore energy and calm.

Gentle asana movement focusing on mindful stretching and alignment for all levels in a peaceful lodge setting. Instructor Leslie Temme leads donation based sessions at The Lodge at Quietude in Black Mountain.

Gentle asana movement focusing on mindful stretching and alignment for all levels in a peaceful lodge setting. Instructor Leslie Temme leads donation based sessions at The Lodge at Quietude in Black Mountain.
Gentle asana movement focusing on mindful stretching and alignment for all levels in a peaceful lodge setting. Instructor Leslie Temme leads donation based sessions at The Lodge at Quietude in Black Mountain.

Supportive, healing group meditation designed for psychotherapists, spiritual practitioners, social workers, teachers, and bodyworkers, with gentle breath-centered sits and peer care to foster restorative replenishment and community connection.

Supportive, healing group meditation designed for psychotherapists, spiritual practitioners, social workers, teachers, and bodyworkers, with gentle breath-centered sits and peer care to foster restorative replenishment and community connection.
Supportive, healing group meditation designed for psychotherapists, spiritual practitioners, social workers, teachers, and bodyworkers, with gentle breath-centered sits and peer care to foster restorative replenishment and community connection.

Slow, guided Yoga Nidra practice developed by Richard Miller, leading participants through body scan steps into deep rest and restorative relaxation; ideal for beginners seeking breath led, restorative meditation in a quiet mountain lodge setting.

Slow, guided Yoga Nidra practice developed by Richard Miller, leading participants through body scan steps into deep rest and restorative relaxation; ideal for beginners seeking breath led, restorative meditation in a quiet mountain lodge setting.
Slow, guided Yoga Nidra practice developed by Richard Miller, leading participants through body scan steps into deep rest and restorative relaxation; ideal for beginners seeking breath led, restorative meditation in a quiet mountain lodge setting.

Breath-centered outdoor yoga on Bearwallow Mountain Trail, practicing gentle stretches and balance postures amid fresh forest air and panoramic ridge views. All levels welcome; bring a mat, water, and dress for trail conditions.

Breath-centered outdoor yoga on Bearwallow Mountain Trail, practicing gentle stretches and balance postures amid fresh forest air and panoramic ridge views. All levels welcome; bring a mat, water, and dress for trail conditions.
Breath-centered outdoor yoga on Bearwallow Mountain Trail, practicing gentle stretches and balance postures amid fresh forest air and panoramic ridge views. All levels welcome; bring a mat, water, and dress for trail conditions.

Instruction in Flying Rainbow single and double fan forms with partnered drills demonstrating the fans’ martial applications; suitable for practitioners learning weaponized tai chi movements, with practice fans provided if needed.

Instruction in Flying Rainbow single and double fan forms with partnered drills demonstrating the fans’ martial applications; suitable for practitioners learning weaponized tai chi movements, with practice fans provided if needed.
Instruction in Flying Rainbow single and double fan forms with partnered drills demonstrating the fans’ martial applications; suitable for practitioners learning weaponized tai chi movements, with practice fans provided if needed.

Sunlit mountaintop yoga micro retreat combining gentle stretching, breathwork, and mindful movement amid Blue Ridge panoramic views; small-group, all-level session designed for grounding, circulation, and quiet contemplation before the day.

Sunlit mountaintop yoga micro retreat combining gentle stretching, breathwork, and mindful movement amid Blue Ridge panoramic views; small-group, all-level session designed for grounding, circulation, and quiet contemplation before the day.
Sunlit mountaintop yoga micro retreat combining gentle stretching, breathwork, and mindful movement amid Blue Ridge panoramic views; small-group, all-level session designed for grounding, circulation, and quiet contemplation before the day.

Golden-hour mountaintop yoga blending gentle flow, guided breathwork, and short restorative meditation for a compact micro-retreat experience amid sweeping sunset views and an energetic vortex atmosphere ideal for grounding.

Golden-hour mountaintop yoga blending gentle flow, guided breathwork, and short restorative meditation for a compact micro-retreat experience amid sweeping sunset views and an energetic vortex atmosphere ideal for grounding.
Golden-hour mountaintop yoga blending gentle flow, guided breathwork, and short restorative meditation for a compact micro-retreat experience amid sweeping sunset views and an energetic vortex atmosphere ideal for grounding.

Gentle vinyasa and guided breathwork beside cascading streams, followed by a short nature walk and restorative savasana to reset body and mind in a small group, all levels outdoor setting.

Gentle vinyasa and guided breathwork beside cascading streams, followed by a short nature walk and restorative savasana to reset body and mind in a small group, all levels outdoor setting.
Gentle vinyasa and guided breathwork beside cascading streams, followed by a short nature walk and restorative savasana to reset body and mind in a small group, all levels outdoor setting.