wellnesscalendar Wellness Asheville Center for Transcendental Meditation ("TM") (pd.) It's not contemplation, focusing on your breath, watching thoughts or trying to be mindful. It's a completely different process with far-reaching, scientifically validated benefits: During TM you effortlessly transcend thought to experience restful alertness or pure consciousness—the source of thought—reducing stress and revitalizing mind, body and spirit. Free Introductory Class: Thursday, 6:30pm, 165 E. Chestnut • Topics: How meditation techniques differ • What health researchers say • (828) 254-4350. www. MeditationAsheville.org Compassion Focused Therapy and Training Courses (pd.) Being human is difficult! Cultivate mindful self-compassion practices to successfully deal with the stresses of 21st century life. Rewire patterns of self-judgment, judgment of others. Change ineffective thinking, feeling and behavior patterns with EASE. We may be hard on ourselves/driven to perfection in the hopes of improving ourselves, being a better person and/or changing ourselves. Is it working? Depression, anxiety, relational conflicts, overthinking, misuse of alcohol, drugs, food and other excesses often results from the inability to connect with the source of strength, love and compassion within ourselves. • Learn the "HOW" of developing self-compassion/compassion for others. Experience the benefits of JOY, VIBRANCY, AUTHENTICITY, INTIMACY and FREEDOM. 231-2107. If not NOW, when? To learn more/ask questions call for a phone consultation at no charge. 828-231-2107. Nutrition Forward (pd.) The art of feeding your life. Health, energy, and peace through natural, joyful eating. S. Buchanan, RD, Certified Diabetes Educator 828230-9865 www.nutritionforward.com South Eastern Transgender Health Summit (pd.) August 24-25 with free pre-conference film festival August 23. Summit will offer sessions for healthcare providers, community members, human resource leaders. Must pre-register. www.mahec.net/SETHS2012 Adult Dental Clinic • FR (8/10) & SA (8/11), 7am - A dental clinic for adults will be held in A-B Tech's main campus gym. Free. Info: www.ncmomasheville.org or 255-3066. Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi
• WEDNESDAYS through (10/24), 4-5pm & 7:30pm-8:30pm - Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi will feature structured, slow practice geared towards beginners. Held at First Baptist Church, 5 Oak St. Those without arthritis are welcome to attend. $12/$10 church members and Mission Hospital employees and volunteers. Scholarships available. Info: www.wnctaichiarthritis.com or 253-8649. Asheville Community Yoga Center Located at 8 Brookdale Road. Info: ashevillecommunityyoga.com. • SUNDAYS, 5:30-6:30pm & THURSDAYS, noon-1pm - "We Are All Beginners," a class for practitioners of all levels, will be led by rising teachers who have completed five months of training. Free (no donation required). Asheville Integral • 2nd THURSDAYS, 7:30pm - Asheville Integral will focus on the works of Ken Wilber and Integral Philosophy. Held at Network Chiropractic, 218 E. Chestnut St. Free. Info: 505-2826. Eating for Your Immune System • WE (8/15), 7pm - Discover 10 foods to boost your immunity along with simple cooking tips during this seminar at the Center for Holistic Medicine, 779 Haywood Road. $5-10 suggested donation benefits FEAST, which encourages children to eat well through free cooking classes. Info: www.centerholistic.com. Embodied Practice: Authentic Movement • WEDNESDAYS, 7-8:30pm - An "authentic movement group" to "liberate old patterns of mind and body, deepen self-awareness and build relationships." No dance experience necessary. Held at Women's Wellness Center, 24 Arlington St. $15. Info: www.janellerailey.com or janellerailey@gmail.com. Events at Pardee Hospital All programs held at the Pardee Health Education Center in the Blue Ridge Mall, Hendersonville. Free, but registration is required unless otherwise noted. Info and registration: www.pardeehospital. org or 692-4600. • MONDAYS & THURSDAYS, 8:30-9:30am; WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS, 2-3pm; SATURDAYS, 10-11am - Blood pressure screening. No appointment required. • THURSDAYS, 5:30-6:30pm - Pardee yoga, focusing on stretching, holding postures and meditation. $8. Registration not required. • MONDAYS, 10:30-11:30am & FRIDAYS, 10-11am - Strength training and low-impact aerobics. $6. Registration not required.
• MONDAYS, 5:30-7pm & FRIDAYS, 5:45-7pm - Dynamic advanced yoga. $10. Registration not required. • SATURDAYS, 8:30-9:30am - Gentle beginner yoga. $8. Registration not required. Fifth Element Massage and Fitness 211 Merrimon Ave., Suite 201. Info: www.fifthelementmassageandfitness.com or 702-6631. • FRIDAYS, 10-11:30am - Yoga for lymphatic flow. $12. • FRIDAYS, noon-1pm - "Kripalu Yoga for Every Body." $8. Free Health Consultations • TUESDAYS, 1-6pm - The Faith Community Nurse will be at SOS Anglican Mission, 370 N. Louisiana Ave., Suite C-1, to discuss health concerns, assist with resources, provide free blood pressure screenings, pray with the public or "just spend time together." Coffee and refreshments provided. Info: 768-0199. Functional Foods for Better Health • WEDNESDAYS through (8/22), 6pm - Learn about a variety of foods touted for health promoting or disease preventing properties. Held at the Haynes Building, Room 128, on A-B Tech's Enka campus. $30. Info and registration: http:// avl.mx/im. Happy Body Yoga Studio 1378 Hendersonville Road. Info: www.ashevillehappybody.com or 277-5741. • WEDNESDAYS, 8:30am & FRIDAYS, 7:30pm Orbit class, "Pilates on Wheels." $23. • TUESDAYS, 6:30pm; FRIDAYS, 8:30am; SATURDAYS, 8am - Flow yoga. "Infuse the body and mind with flexibility and stability." $12. • MONDAYS, 5:30pm - Jumpboard Reformer Class. "A reformer class utilizing the jumpboard for added cardio benefits." $23. • MONDAYS, 5:30pm - Core Barre, a challenging ballet barre class combined with Pilates. $12. Healing from the Hive • TH (8/9), 6pm - "Beehive products like honey, propolis, royal jelly and bee pollen are valuable medicines." Learn how they can be used for family care and first aid during this course at A-B Tech's Enka Campus, Haynes Building, Room 127. $10. Info and registration: www. healinghiveaugust-eorg.eventbrite.com. Healthy Heart Health Education • 3rd WEDNESDAYS, 11am - The Asheville Compounding Pharmacy, 760 Merrimon Ave., offers free Healthy Heart Health Education classes monthly. Info: 255-8757. High Intensity Laser Therapy Demonstration
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Living Healthy with a Chronic Condition • THURSDAYS through (8/23), 2pm - Learn self-management skills to live a healthy life during this six-week workshop for those with chronic health conditions and their caregivers. Held at Harvest House, 205 Kenilworth Road. $30 suggested donation. Registration required: 251-7438. Medicare Choices Made Easy • WE (8/8), 6:30-8:30pm - The Council on Aging of Buncombe County presents "Medicare Choices Made Easy" at South Buncombe/ Skyland Library, 260 Overlook Road. Free. Info and registration: 277-8288. • TH (8/9), 4-6pm - An additional program will be held at Swannanoa Library, 101 West Charleston St. Free. Info and registration: 2778288. Meditation • SA (8/11), 8:30-9:30am - "Body Awareness and Movement," a meditation class, will be offered at Our Family Doctor, 43 Oakland Road. Free. Info: www.ourfamilydoctorasheville.com. Nutrition for Female Athletes • TH (8/16), 5:15-6pm - Nutritional strategies for female athletes will be presented at Fairview Chiropractic Center, 2 Fairview Hills Drive. Free, but registration is required. Info: 628-7800. The Red Cross 100 Edgewood Road. Info: www.redcrosswnc. org or 258-3888. Appointment and ID required for blood drives. • WE (8/8), 12:30-5pm - Heather Reid Memorial Blood Drive: Chili's, 420 Airport Road, Arden. Info: 684-5067. --- 2:30-7pm - Blood drive: Hominy Baptist Church, 135 Candler School Road, Candler. Info: 667-4541. • TH (8/9), 11am-4:30pm - Heather Reid Memorial Blood Drive: Chili's, 253 Tunnel Road. Info: 252-4999. • FR (8/10), 10am-2:30pm - Blood drive: Lowe's, 24 North Ridge Commons Parkway, Weaverville. Info: 782-9020. • SA (8/11), 10am-2:30pm - Blood drive: Lowe's, 89 South Tunnel Road. Info: 299-3788. • MO (8/13), 7:30am-noon - Blood drive: Nypro, 100 Vista Boulevard, Arden. Info: 684-3141. --- 2-6:30pm - Blood drive: Salvation Army, 750 Haywood Road. Info: 683-1666.
• TU (8/14), 10am-2:30pm - Blood drive: Buncombe County Training and Development Building, 199 College St. Info: 258-3888. • TH (8/16), 2:30-7pm - Blood drive: Arden Seventh Day Adventist Church, 35 Airport Road, Arden. Info: 684-4525. Yoga to Enhance Creativity • FRIDAYS, 11am - This all-levels yoga course is designed to ease sore backs, shoulders and wrists while increasing practitioners' creativity. Held at Nourish and Flourish, 347 Depot St. $7 River Arts District employees and artists/$10 general public.
Support Groups Al-Anon Al-Anon is a support group for the family and friends of alcoholics. More than 33 groups are available in the WNC area. Info: www.wncalanon.org or 800-286-1326. • WEDNESDAYS, 5:45pm - Al-Anon meeting for women, Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, 798 Merrimon Ave. at Gracelyn Road. • WEDNESDAYS, 11:30am - "Daytime Serenity," Pardee Education Center at the Blue Ridge Mall, 1800 Four Seasons Blvd. --- 7pm - Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, 798 Merrimon Ave. --- 8pm - "Listen and Learn," St. John's Episcopal Church, 339 S. Main St., Marion. • THURSDAYS, 6pm - Al-Anon meeting for women, New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3020 Sweeten Creek Road. • FRIDAYS, 12:30pm - "Keeping the Focus," First Baptist Church, 5 Oak St. Entrance near Charlotte Street. --- 5:30pm - "Family Matters," First United Church, 66 Harrison Ave., Franklin. --- 8pm - "Lambda" open/LGBT meeting. Cathedral of All Souls, 9 Swan St. Info: 6706277. • MONDAYS, noon - "Keeping the Focus," First Baptist Church, 5 Oak St. Entrance near Charlotte Street. --- 6pm - "Attitude of Gratitude," Grace Episcopal Church, 871 Merrimon Ave. --- 7pm - First Christian Church, 201 Blue Ridge Road, Black Mountain. A beginner's meeting will proceed general meeting from 6:15-6:45pm on the 1st Monday of the month. --- 7:30pm - First United Methodist Church, Jackson and Church Streets, Sylva. --- 8pm - "Discovery," Ledger Baptist Church, U.S. 226 near Bakersville. --- 8pm - Pinecrest Presbyterian Church, 1790 Greenville Highway at North Highland Lake Road. Brainstormers • 1st & 3rd WEDNESDAYS, 6pm - Join this survivor-led support group for brain injury/con-