
Tai Chi for Arthritis & Falls Prevention w/Jay Lohr
Gentle Sun Style 73 tai chi focusing on upright, low impact forms tailored for arthritis management and falls prevention, with accessible stances suitable for participants with mobility challenges.
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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.

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.
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 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.

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.

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.

Breath centered gentle yoga and restorative stretches beside cascading water; a small group micro retreat for all levels to unwind, deepen breath, and reconnect with nature for physical and mental rejuvenation.

Breath centered gentle yoga and restorative stretches beside cascading water; a small group micro retreat for all levels to unwind, deepen breath, and reconnect with nature for physical and mental rejuvenation.
Breath centered gentle yoga and restorative stretches beside cascading water; a small group micro retreat for all levels to unwind, deepen breath, and reconnect with nature for physical and mental rejuvenation.

Accessible mixed cardio and conditioning session combining bodyweight strengthening, guided stretching, and low-impact aerobics for all fitness levels. Weekly drop-in classes held Friday afternoons at the community center.

Accessible mixed cardio and conditioning session combining bodyweight strengthening, guided stretching, and low-impact aerobics for all fitness levels. Weekly drop-in classes held Friday afternoons at the community center.
Accessible mixed cardio and conditioning session combining bodyweight strengthening, guided stretching, and low-impact aerobics for all fitness levels. Weekly drop-in classes held Friday afternoons at the community center.

Deeply restorative Yin Yoga emphasizing long passive holds, breath awareness, and guided stillness to release deep connective tissue and cultivate presence, taught by rotating local instructors in a community circle each Monday.

Deeply restorative Yin Yoga emphasizing long passive holds, breath awareness, and guided stillness to release deep connective tissue and cultivate presence, taught by rotating local instructors in a community circle each Monday.
Deeply restorative Yin Yoga emphasizing long passive holds, breath awareness, and guided stillness to release deep connective tissue and cultivate presence, taught by rotating local instructors in a community circle each Monday.

Sensory-based barefoot movement blending martial arts, modern dance, and healing arts with soul-stirring music to connect body, mind, emotions, and spirit; accessible, body-positive class for all levels.

Sensory-based barefoot movement blending martial arts, modern dance, and healing arts with soul-stirring music to connect body, mind, emotions, and spirit; accessible, body-positive class for all levels.
Sensory-based barefoot movement blending martial arts, modern dance, and healing arts with soul-stirring music to connect body, mind, emotions, and spirit; accessible, body-positive class for all levels.

Gentle vinyasa flow outdoors amid equine paddocks, focusing on breath led transitions and accessible stretching for all levels. Low-key farm atmosphere invites grounding, connection to nature, and mindful movement.

Gentle vinyasa flow outdoors amid equine paddocks, focusing on breath led transitions and accessible stretching for all levels. Low-key farm atmosphere invites grounding, connection to nature, and mindful movement.
Gentle vinyasa flow outdoors amid equine paddocks, focusing on breath led transitions and accessible stretching for all levels. Low-key farm atmosphere invites grounding, connection to nature, and mindful movement.

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.

Slow, meditative writing sessions that combine guided meditation with reflective journaling to cultivate authentic expression, emotional healing, and creative freedom. Participants write attentively in a quiet small group setting and may optionally share their work.

Slow, meditative writing sessions that combine guided meditation with reflective journaling to cultivate authentic expression, emotional healing, and creative freedom. Participants write attentively in a quiet small group setting and may optionally share their work.
Slow, meditative writing sessions that combine guided meditation with reflective journaling to cultivate authentic expression, emotional healing, and creative freedom. Participants write attentively in a quiet small group setting and may optionally share their work.