Lake Junaluska Walk
Gentle small group lakeside stroll led by Marga Fripp of The Pollinators Foundation, designed to bring calm and rejuvenation through mindful observation of shorebirds and blooms; free weekly drop-in Tuesday evenings.
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Evening lakeside stroll through wetlands and mixed hardwoods, guided by Marga Fripp of The Pollinators Foundation to foster calm, birdwatching, and pollinator awareness; small, free, drop-in community walks every Tuesday.
Evening lakeside stroll through wetlands and mixed hardwoods, guided by Marga Fripp of The Pollinators Foundation to foster calm, birdwatching, and pollinator awareness; small, free, drop-in community walks every Tuesday.
Evening lakeside stroll through wetlands and mixed hardwoods, guided by Marga Fripp of The Pollinators Foundation to foster calm, birdwatching, and pollinator awareness; small, free, drop-in community walks every Tuesday.
Gentle lakeside walk around Lake Junaluska led by the Asheville Visitor Center, highlighting wooded shoreline views, flat accessible paths, and relaxed community pacing for walkers of all skill levels.
Gentle lakeside walk around Lake Junaluska led by the Asheville Visitor Center, highlighting wooded shoreline views, flat accessible paths, and relaxed community pacing for walkers of all skill levels.
Gentle lakeside walk around Lake Junaluska led by the Asheville Visitor Center, highlighting wooded shoreline views, flat accessible paths, and relaxed community pacing for walkers of all skill levels.

Gentle morning stroll through Beaver Lake’s bird sanctuary boardwalk followed by a two-mile lakeside loop, introvert-friendly and rain-or-shine unless lightning; organized as a relaxed community walk for birdwatching and mild exercise.

Gentle morning stroll through Beaver Lake’s bird sanctuary boardwalk followed by a two-mile lakeside loop, introvert-friendly and rain-or-shine unless lightning; organized as a relaxed community walk for birdwatching and mild exercise.
Gentle morning stroll through Beaver Lake’s bird sanctuary boardwalk followed by a two-mile lakeside loop, introvert-friendly and rain-or-shine unless lightning; organized as a relaxed community walk for birdwatching and mild exercise.

Evening stroll through Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary’s boardwalk loop followed by a two mile lakeside trail, with quiet birdwatching opportunities and a low key Asheville Introverts meetup, rain or shine unless lightning threatens.

Evening stroll through Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary’s boardwalk loop followed by a two mile lakeside trail, with quiet birdwatching opportunities and a low key Asheville Introverts meetup, rain or shine unless lightning threatens.
Evening stroll through Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary’s boardwalk loop followed by a two mile lakeside trail, with quiet birdwatching opportunities and a low key Asheville Introverts meetup, rain or shine unless lightning threatens.

Group hike along shaded forest trails to Catawba Falls, passing moss covered rocks and cascading waterfall viewpoints; meet at 70 College Street for a relaxed, community paced daytime walk.

Group hike along shaded forest trails to Catawba Falls, passing moss covered rocks and cascading waterfall viewpoints; meet at 70 College Street for a relaxed, community paced daytime walk.
Group hike along shaded forest trails to Catawba Falls, passing moss covered rocks and cascading waterfall viewpoints; meet at 70 College Street for a relaxed, community paced daytime walk.
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.

Staff naturalists lead an observational walk through The North Carolina Arboretum, spotting plants, animals, and signs of wildlife while adapting topics to on-site discoveries and participant questions for hands-on field identification and ecology.

Staff naturalists lead an observational walk through The North Carolina Arboretum, spotting plants, animals, and signs of wildlife while adapting topics to on-site discoveries and participant questions for hands-on field identification and ecology.
Staff naturalists lead an observational walk through The North Carolina Arboretum, spotting plants, animals, and signs of wildlife while adapting topics to on-site discoveries and participant questions for hands-on field identification and ecology.
Gentle guided sensory walks through towering pines and mossy understories at the NC Arboretum, focusing on mindful breathing, ambient forest sounds, and nature immersion to reduce stress and deepen awareness.
Gentle guided sensory walks through towering pines and mossy understories at the NC Arboretum, focusing on mindful breathing, ambient forest sounds, and nature immersion to reduce stress and deepen awareness.
Gentle guided sensory walks through towering pines and mossy understories at the NC Arboretum, focusing on mindful breathing, ambient forest sounds, and nature immersion to reduce stress and deepen awareness.

Trauma-informed virtual listening circle for WNC residents providing a judgement-free space to name difficulties, share resources and feelings, and practice hands-on stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and grief management tools via weekly Zoom gatherings.

Trauma-informed virtual listening circle for WNC residents providing a judgement-free space to name difficulties, share resources and feelings, and practice hands-on stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and grief management tools via weekly Zoom gatherings.
Trauma-informed virtual listening circle for WNC residents providing a judgement-free space to name difficulties, share resources and feelings, and practice hands-on stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and grief management tools via weekly Zoom gatherings.

Silent sitting and mindful walking meditation alternating in a gentle morning sangha, following ancient Buddhist practice with brief sharing; sessions are free with optional danā donations, welcoming beginners and regular practitioners.

Silent sitting and mindful walking meditation alternating in a gentle morning sangha, following ancient Buddhist practice with brief sharing; sessions are free with optional danā donations, welcoming beginners and regular practitioners.
Silent sitting and mindful walking meditation alternating in a gentle morning sangha, following ancient Buddhist practice with brief sharing; sessions are free with optional danā donations, welcoming beginners and regular practitioners.

Gentle 30-minute guided online meditation tailored for mothers seeking evening calm, routine, and peer support; hosts use Sahaja Yoga breath-centered techniques to cultivate self-care habits and household balance.

Gentle 30-minute guided online meditation tailored for mothers seeking evening calm, routine, and peer support; hosts use Sahaja Yoga breath-centered techniques to cultivate self-care habits and household balance.
Gentle 30-minute guided online meditation tailored for mothers seeking evening calm, routine, and peer support; hosts use Sahaja Yoga breath-centered techniques to cultivate self-care habits and household 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.
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.

Women’s Ways Circle at The Well, 3 Louisiana Ave, featuring a heritage-style women’s circle with a welcoming healing chant (bring a rattle), ritual dress suggestion (skirt/dress), and a refillable water bottle. Open to all women regardless of age or spiritual practice.

Women’s Ways Circle at The Well, 3 Louisiana Ave, featuring a heritage-style women’s circle with a welcoming healing chant (bring a rattle), ritual dress suggestion (skirt/dress), and a refillable water bottle. Open to all women regardless of age or spiritual practice.
Women’s Ways Circle at The Well, 3 Louisiana Ave, featuring a heritage-style women’s circle with a welcoming healing chant (bring a rattle), ritual dress suggestion (skirt/dress), and a refillable water bottle. Open to all women regardless of age or spiritual practice.

Yoga and sound bath at The Restoration Hotel solarium featuring gentle movement and resonant soundscapes to awaken presence and possibility. Beginners and relaxation-seekers are welcome.

Yoga and sound bath at The Restoration Hotel solarium featuring gentle movement and resonant soundscapes to awaken presence and possibility. Beginners and relaxation-seekers are welcome.
Yoga and sound bath at The Restoration Hotel solarium featuring gentle movement and resonant soundscapes to awaken presence and possibility. Beginners and relaxation-seekers are welcome.
Guided close-looking practice with a volunteer educator using slow-looking techniques to promote relaxation and social connection through sustained observation and quiet discussion of artworks in museum galleries.
Guided close-looking practice with a volunteer educator using slow-looking techniques to promote relaxation and social connection through sustained observation and quiet discussion of artworks in museum galleries.
Guided close-looking practice with a volunteer educator using slow-looking techniques to promote relaxation and social connection through sustained observation and quiet discussion of artworks in museum galleries.

Women-led group mountain bike outings with supportive, no-drop pacing and volunteer leaders; choose an intermediate route or a beginner/chill option for skill-building, confidence, and social trail riding.

Women-led group mountain bike outings with supportive, no-drop pacing and volunteer leaders; choose an intermediate route or a beginner/chill option for skill-building, confidence, and social trail riding.
Women-led group mountain bike outings with supportive, no-drop pacing and volunteer leaders; choose an intermediate route or a beginner/chill option for skill-building, confidence, and social trail riding.
Gentle community yoga with guided breathwork and short mindfulness practices led by a local instructor; free, drop-in, beginner-friendly one-hour session focusing on breath and movement.
Gentle community yoga with guided breathwork and short mindfulness practices led by a local instructor; free, drop-in, beginner-friendly one-hour session focusing on breath and movement.
Gentle community yoga with guided breathwork and short mindfulness practices led by a local instructor; free, drop-in, beginner-friendly one-hour session focusing on breath and movement.

Accessible hour of gentle yoga, guided meditation, and mindfulness led by a local instructor; free, beginner-friendly and drop-in oriented, ideal for stress relief and breath-centered movement.

Accessible hour of gentle yoga, guided meditation, and mindfulness led by a local instructor; free, beginner-friendly and drop-in oriented, ideal for stress relief and breath-centered movement.
Accessible hour of gentle yoga, guided meditation, and mindfulness led by a local instructor; free, beginner-friendly and drop-in oriented, ideal for stress relief and breath-centered movement.

One-hour virtual training teaching trauma-informed psychological first aid and simple, powerful strategies to support others after crises; free for WNC residents and held weekly on Zoom.

One-hour virtual training teaching trauma-informed psychological first aid and simple, powerful strategies to support others after crises; free for WNC residents and held weekly on Zoom.
One-hour virtual training teaching trauma-informed psychological first aid and simple, powerful strategies to support others after crises; free for WNC residents and held weekly on Zoom.

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.