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SUMMARY:Walking Meditation & Qigong
DESCRIPTION:Walking Meditation & Qigong\nwith Jenne Sluder \nFriday\, October 30  |  9 – 10am \nRegister Here!\nEnjoy a slow\, mindful walking meditation through the gardens\, practicing breath awareness and sensory attention to touch the deep peace and simple wonders of quiet time in nature. This session begins with a series of gentle and easy Qigong movements to clear the mind\, release tension\, support the body and brain’s natural healing processes\, and generate a sense of inner calm. \n This program will take place outside and will follow easy trails and paved walkways. Dress for the weather and prepare to be outside for the entire program time. \nJenne Sluder\, MA C-IAYT holds a Master’s in Transpersonal Psychology: Ecopsychology from Naropa University. She is a certified yoga therapist\, mind-body specialist\, and meditation instructor. Jenne is also an environmental educator and spent her undergrad years working and studying under the direct mentorship of Thomas Berry and Joseph Cornell at the Center for Education\, Imagination\, and the Natural World\, continuing her studies in nature-based rites of passage with the School of Lost Borders and the Earth-Based Institute. An Asheville native\, Jenne works one-on-one with individuals and with groups using mindfulness-based\, nature-based\, and compassion-centric mind-body therapies towards personal and collective well-being. \n●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We are committed to fostering a diverse\, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you\, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide. \n●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
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SUMMARY:Samhain: A Creative Journey through Autumn’s Threshold
DESCRIPTION:Samhaim: A Creative Journey through this Threshold of Autumn\nwith Catherine Willows \nSaturday\, October 31  |  10 am – 1 pm \nRegister Here!\nSamhain marks a sacred threshold—the earth releases what is no longer needed\, and the Northern Hemisphere begins its descent into the darkness\, turning its energy inward toward the stillness of winter to come. We too are invited to slow down\, turning our attention toward the transitions and endings that have shaped our lives through this passing year. This is a season of mystery and the unknown\, time to discover what may be hidden beneath the surface: deeper knowing\, unexpected beauty\, new perspectives\, and possibilities that have yet to reveal themselves. \nTogether\, we will attune to Nature and this sacred season within the Arboretum gardens\, listen to the deeper rhythms moving through us\, and invite our intuition into the creative process. Through expressive artmaking\, we will enter this mid-autumn threshold and explore the mystery it holds. Artmaking becomes the portal through which we enter the mystery. Creativity becomes the elixir through which alchemy can open into discovery and transformation. \nNo artistic experience is needed\, only curiosity\, a willingness to listen inwardly\, and an openness to discover what reveals itself. If you have a journal\, bring that with you to use during the class but all other supplies will be provided. \nCatherine Willows is a Registered Nurse\, Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach\, and Transformational Creativity Coach\, and founder of Willows Coaching and Consulting. While holding sacred space\, she guides adults in awakening their inner creativity — moving beyond the demands of daily life into greater flow\, self-discovery\, and joy through intuitive art-making processes. Catherine believes creativity and our connection to the natural world are deeply interwoven — both vital pillars of wellbeing\, supporting nervous system regulation and inner equanimity\, and together essential for living a meaningful\, embodied life aligned with purpose and authentic expression. \n●  Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions. \n●  See a full listing of Adult Education Programs at the North Carolina Arboretum here! Questions? Check our FAQs. \n●  We are committed to fostering a diverse\, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you\, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide. \n●  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! \n●  Join our Adult Education Student Hub on Discord! \n●  Interested in supporting the NC Arboretum more directly? Donate to the ONE Fund here. \nSee all of our classes open for registration here!
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