Walk along the river under a tall canopy of Eastern Hemlock trees. Pause to breathe in the richness of the living world with simple to follow standing Tai Chi warm ups & Qigong movements led by Mary Hannah. By connecting body and breath, these standing movement practices calm and reset the nervous system, help cultivate peace in the present moment and awaken and enliven our "chi" or life force energy.
Join experienced outdoor guide and certified Tai Chi instructor, Mary Hannah Parkman, for a short guided trail walk with a pause to breathe in the richness of the living world with simple to follow standing Tai Chi warm ups & Qi Gong movements.
By connecting body and breath, these standing movement practices calm and reset the nervous system, help cultivate peace in the present moment and awaken and enliven our "chi" or life force energy.
Walk length approx. 0.5 mile. Mostly level or gently sloping trail.
Parking is at small dirt lot.
Meet by the building.
Weather related info:
Dress for the weather in warm layers suitable for movement.
*Rain will cancel. Check here for updates.*
Suggested donation $15 per person.
Cash or Venmo @maryhannah-parkman (code: 0285)
5% of donations will go to support hemlock tree conservation efforts at the New York State Hemlock Initiative
https://blogs.cornell.edu/nyshemlockinitiative/
We are gathering on the homeland of Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican Nation
Learn more: https://www.nativeamericantrail.org/stockbridge-walking.../