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Forest Bathing & Tai Chi with Mary Hannah Parkman

October 31 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
$20
Join experienced outdoor guide and certified Tai Chi instructor, Mary Hannah Parkman, for a guided trail walk and forest bathing experience with simple to follow standing Tai Chi warmups and movements from the 8 Treasures of Tai Chi. These practices calm and reset the nervous system, bring balance to the body, and help cultivate peace in the present moment.
Tai Chi, a Chinese martial art, was inspired by nature and designed to enliven “chi” or life force energy for greater health and vitality.

  • Pre-registration by email is encouraged: maryhannah.parkman@gmail.com
  • Park in the main Upper Parking Lot. Meet by the Ticket booth.
  • Walk length approximately 0.5 miles. Mostly level or gently sloping trail.
  • Dress for the weather in comfortable clothes suitable for movement.
  • If it is raining, this outdoor experience will be abbreviated to one hour.

Suggested donation: $20 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


Mary Hannah Parkman, is a certified Tai Chi Instructor and Yoga Teacher. Mary Hannah was drawn to Tai Chi by the nature-inspired movements and the dance between grace and strength. After practicing Tai Chi and Qi Gong for 10 years, she earned her first Tai Chi certification in 2023. When Mary Hannah teaches Tai Chi, she draws on her 12 years of experience as a mind-body movement instructor, teaching yoga in studios, wellness resorts, public schools, summer camps and leading mindful outdoor experiences. She delights in sharing the peace and vitality that comes from being in nature, and volunteers to support conservation efforts for Eastern Hemlock trees. 

For questions about this program or weather cancellations, email Mary Hannah: maryhannah.parkman@gmail.com

Learn more about Mary Hannah Parkman:
 https://maryhannahparkman.com/
https://www.facebook.com/mary.h.parkman/
https://www.instagram.com/maryhannnah/?hl=en
Hemlock cones photo courtesy of sciotogardens.com

Details

Date:
October 31
Time:
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Series:
Cost:
$20
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