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SUMMARY:Boost Your Immunity for Fall & Winter Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Boost Your Immunity for Fall & Winter \nThursday\, September 3\, 2026 at 8:00 PM\nOnline via Zoom\nFree \nJoin Ramesh Bjonnes\, Director of the Prama Wellness Center\, for a free online webinar exploring natural ways to support your health and immunity as we head into fall and winter. \nRamesh will discuss yoga\, meditation\, juice fasting\, and other holistic wellness practices that can support the body and mind. \nRegistration:\nhttps://zoom.us/meeting/register/D6UiskadQYmUn20rpb1eAQ#/registration \nHosted by: Prama Institute & Wellness Center\, Marshall\, NC
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/boost-your-immunity-for-fall-winter-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom (Virtual)\, 95 Upper Red Oak Trail\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sacred Activism - Rekindling the Flame
DESCRIPTION:How can our spiritual work serve the transformation of the world we live in? How do we navigate grief\, anger\, and hope in times of division? \nJoin Beth Hedquist and Cibele Salviatto every month for a new ongoing series exploring the intersection between spirituality and courageous action grounded in love.  \nThis Month: Rekindling the Flame\nIn this session\, we focus on sustainability. We will explore practices to sustain the heart of the activist\, ensuring that our service comes from a place of fullness rather than depletion.\nTogether\, we will share specific spiritual practices to rekindle the flame. We will discover how to tend to our inner fire and find the nourishment necessary to remain engaged for the long haul. \nA Gift-Economy Exchange\nWe offer this series as a gift\, trusting participants to set their own fee. We invite you to choose an amount that reflects what you receive while remaining fiscally responsible.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/sacred-activism-rekindling-the-flame/
LOCATION:Zoom (Virtual)\, 95 Upper Red Oak Trail\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cibele Salviatto":MAILTO:csalviatto@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Reconnect for Resilience (FREE 2-Day Training)
DESCRIPTION:In this multi-day\, trauma-informed virtual training for WNC residents\, you will learn about the physical and neurological stress response\, and then practice simple tools to help manage overwhelm on the spot\, strengthen relationships\, and build resilience in yourself and those around you. \nThis curriculum is designed to help communities develop a common language around the science of stress and resilience. Anyone\, anywhere can use this information to feel better and thrive\, even on the toughest days. \nAdditional virtual dates: May 21 & 22\, June 16 & 17
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/reconnect-for-resilience-free-2-day-training/
LOCATION:Zoom (Virtual)\, 95 Upper Red Oak Trail\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sacred Activism - Beyond the Divide – Finding Unity in a Polarized World
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring journey of self-discovery and community empowerment through Sacred Activism and this month’s topic: Beyond the Divide – Finding Unity in a Polarized World \nMove beyond polarization. Explore the illusion of separation and how to anchor ourselves in unity consciousness. How can our spiritual work serve the transformation of the world we live in? How do we navigate grief\, anger\, and hope in times of division? \nJoin Beth Hedquist and Cibele Salviatto for a new ongoing series exploring the intersection between spirituality and courageous action grounded in love. Together\, we will inquire into how our inner patterns—both conscious and unconscious—mirror and sustain the collective systems we seek to change. \nThis is an online and donation-based event. In this session\, we will dive into the illusion of separation to discover how we can anchor ourselves in unity consciousness\, even in the face of conflict. \nWould you join us? \nLearn more/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sacred-activism-beyond-the-divide-finding-unity-in-a-polarized-world-tickets-1982047809353?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/sacred-activism-beyond-the-divide-finding-unity-in-a-polarized-world/
LOCATION:Zoom (Virtual)\, 95 Upper Red Oak Trail\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cibele Salviatto":MAILTO:csalviatto@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:The Fantastic Ekphrastic Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Four Week Class — Wednesdays\, March 4-25\, 6-8 p.m.
ONLINE delivered via ZOOM
Facilitated by Alli Marshall (I&A Certified)\nSliding Scale Registration | $160 / $200 / $240 \nEkphrastic art is work made in response to another piece of artwork. It can be a poem jump-started by a painting\, a song inspired by a sculpture or — to paraphrase a cliche — a dance about architecture. In this class\, we’ll focus on flash fiction\, flash essay\, and prose poetry as our mediums of expression.

 \nWe’ll begin with a discussion of ekphrastic art and examples of it from our own bodies of work (it’s likely we’ve all made ekphrastic art\, even if unintentionally). We’ll also talk about ekphrastic art as a means of collaboration with a knowing or unknowing fellow artist. And we’ll work on outlining and/or writing flash fiction pieces in response to several artistic works of various mediums.

 \nFrom there\, we’ll move on to creating short pieces that build off our ekphrastic explorations. Through in-class writing prompts\, group writing exercises\, and motivating assignments\, we’ll develop our ekphrastic works into completed pieces.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-fantastic-ekphrastic-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom (Virtual)\, 95 Upper Red Oak Trail\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792\, United States
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SUMMARY:Read 2 Succeed Volunteer Tutor Training
DESCRIPTION:Read 2 Succeed Volunteer Tutor Training \nSupport local students in learning how to read! This 6-hour training (2 hours across three days) equips new volunteers with the background knowledge\, tools\, and skills to support aligned reading instruction with local K-5 students in Asheville City Schools and Buncombe County Schools. \nAll trainings take place on Zoom. You will receive the meeting link via email after registering. \nLearn more and complete the volunteer tutor application online at  https://www.r2sasheville.org/reading-tutor.html \nMore info:\nAt Read 2 Succeed (R2S)\, we believe all children are capable\, brilliant\, and worthy of an education that affirms their full potential. We partner with families\, schools\, and volunteers to support K-5 students across Asheville and Buncombe County in becoming confident\, joyful readers. \nPublic schools-especially those serving Black and Brown students-are under-resourced and impacted by systems that weren’t built for equity. That’s why we’re looking for community members ready to show up with consistency\, humility\, and respect for the hard work students are already doing to learn to read. \nWe’re recruiting volunteer reading tutors to commit to one student for the full school year\, meeting with them twice a week during or after school. Our tutors are trained\, supported\, and deeply connected to a network of people committed to literacy justice and educational equity in our community. \nNOTE: All volunteer reading tutors are required to complete six hours of training across three days (Wednesdays\, Jan. 14th\, 21st\, and 28th from 6 PM – 8 PM on Zoom)
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/read-2-succeed-volunteer-tutor-training/
LOCATION:Zoom (Virtual)\, 95 Upper Red Oak Trail\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792\, United States
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Reading Tutor Training with Read 2 Succeed
DESCRIPTION:At Read 2 Succeed (R2S)\, we believe all children are capable\, brilliant\, and worthy of an education that affirms their full potential. We partner with families\, schools\, and volunteers to support K–5 students across Asheville and Buncombe County in becoming confident\, joyful readers. \nPublic schools—especially those serving Black and Brown students—are under-resourced and impacted by systems that weren’t built for equity. That’s why we’re looking for community members ready to show up with consistency\, humility\, and respect for the hard work students are already doing to learn to read. \nWe’re recruiting volunteer reading tutors to commit to one student for the full school year\, meeting with them twice a week during or after school. Our tutors are trained\, supported\, and deeply connected to a network of people committed to literacy justice and educational equity in our community. \nReady to get involved? Learn more and apply today:\n👉 Become a Volunteer Reading Tutor in Asheville! \nNOTE: All volunteer reading tutors are required to complete six hours of training across three days (Wednesday\, Aug. 13th\, 20th\, and 27th from 6 PM – 8 PM on Zoom)
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/volunteer-reading-tutor-training-with-read-2-succeed/
LOCATION:Zoom (Virtual)\, 95 Upper Red Oak Trail\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T140000
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SUMMARY:Qigong Infused Yoga™ Online Training
DESCRIPTION:January 19th – March26th\, 2025 | 10 Consecutive Sundays |2-4PM EST\n20 Hours Total (Live Sessions with Recordings Available) \nIn a world where anxiety\, stress\, and trauma are increasingly prevalent\, particularly in the aftermath of recent societal events\, there’s a growing need for practices that provide genuine support and healing. This Qigong Infused Yoga™ Online Training offers a deeply restorative journey that will give you powerful tools to heal the nervous system. \nThis training is for those who wish to deepen their self-care in 2025. \nThe training is also designed for yoga teachers\, holistic health practitioners and behavioral health professionals  seeking  to make a tangible difference in the lives of their students\, clients\, or communities. Qigong and Gentle Yoga exercises\, many which require no mat are effective\, holistic practices for stress relief\, trauma healing\, and emotional well-being. Whether you’re a yoga teacher\, a wellness professional\, or someone seeking personal transformation\, this training will empower you to support those in need of genuine care and healing. \nThroughout the 20 hours of live\, interactive sessions\, you’ll learn: \n-Breathing Techniques that trigger the relaxation response\, calming the nervous system\n-Dynamic Warm-ups from Qigong and Yoga to release joint tension and increase mobility\n-Active Breathing Exercises to help release anxiety and circulate healing energy throughout the body\n-Heart Salutations\, an accessible alternative to Sun Salutations that promotes heart-opening and flexibility\n-Shaking Like a Tree\, a fun yet profound trauma-release technique to shake off stress\n-Tapping – acupuncture-style healing without needles to release blockages and calm the mind\n -Whole-Body Self-Massage and Acupressure for deep relaxation and self-care\n -Meditation Practices that support grounding\, emotional balance\, and self-compassion\n-Heart-Centered Poetry that uplifts and inspires\, bringing emotional healing to the soul \nThese practices are not only restorative for your own well-being but are designed to offer profound benefits for anyone struggling with anxiety\, stress\, or the weight of the modern world. With the current epidemic of anxiety and mental health challenges\, particularly post-election\, now is the time to integrate healing practices that nurture the nervous system and help individuals find calm and resilience. \nThis training will help you to:\n– Support nervous system healing by offering accessible techniques to alleviate anxiety and stress.\n– As a yoga teacher\, you will diversify your offerings and stand out by adding Qigong-infused Yoga® reaching an audience drawn Qigong and to a gentle and accessible approach to self-care.\n– As a holistic health practitioner or therapist\, you will have tools clients can use any time to cultivate self-compassion and deal with anxiety and blocks effectively.\n– Foster emotional resilience as you embark upon a healing journey with like minded people who share you love of holistic health.\n– Deepen your personal practice and explore the synergies between Qigong and Yoga and their role in healing the body\, mind and heart. \nDetails:\n– Dates: January 19th – March th\, 2025 (10 Sundays)\n– Time: 6-8 PM PST (Live attendance is strongly encouraged; recordings available)\n– Location: Online: Join from anywhere!   \nLed by Lynne Nicole Smith\, a trauma-informed practitioner and creator of Qigong Infused Yoga®\, this training brings together 25 years of expertise in Qigong\, Yoga\, and holistic healing. Lynne is passionate about providing accessible\, life-changing practices that help individuals manage stress\, heal trauma\, and find peace in their daily lives. She is dedicated to supporting both practitioners and their students in cultivating healing\, resilience\, and self-compassion in an ever-demanding world. \n“Be the change you wish to see in the world.”-Mahatma Gandhi \nJoin us in 2025 for this nourishing healing journey! \nhttps://qigonginfusedyoga.com/teacher-training/
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/qigong-infused-yoga-online-training/
LOCATION:Zoom (Virtual)\, 95 Upper Red Oak Trail\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T180000
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SUMMARY:R2S Volunteer Tutor Training
DESCRIPTION:Read 2 Succeed (R2S) is on a mission to help close the race-based opportunity gap through community-powered literacy programming that engages children\, families\, and community partners. \nJoin New Reading Tutor Training in January – Wednesday\, 1/15\, 22\, and 29\, 2025 from 6 PM – 8 PM on Zoom. *New tutors must complete all three days of training* \nDue to Helene\, students missed more than a month of school. Now\, more than ever\, they deserve the absolute best our community can give them to support their education!  \nWe are looking for dedicated volunteer reading tutors who are available to build a lasting relationship with a student for the entire school year\, meeting with them twice a week either during or after school. Our volunteers believe in all students’ innate ability to learn and grow as a reader and understand the role of community-powered literacy in Asheville and Buncombe County. \nLearn more and apply today at: https://www.r2sasheville.org/reading-tutor.html
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/r2s-volunteer-tutor-training/
LOCATION:Zoom (Virtual)\, 95 Upper Red Oak Trail\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792\, United States
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