IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION:
- Pre-registration for this event is encouraged; there is a suggested donation of $20/per person.
- This program meets at The Mount’s Ticket Booth and takes place outdoors, rain, snow, or shine. Please plan your apparel and footwear accordingly—dress in warm layers suitable for movement. Warm, sturdy footwear is recommended. Micro-spikes are suggested on icy terrain.
- In the event of extreme weather conditions, this program will be canceled. Registrants will be notified by email by 12:00 pm the day of the program.
- There is a short trail walk of 0.5 miles at the start of this program. The Mount’s trails cover a mix of woodchip paths, grassy areas, and mostly level woodland trails with some gentle slopes. Surfaces may be uneven, and participants are advised to be mindful of exposed roots and natural variations underfoot.
- While The Mount is a dog-friendly property, dogs are not permitted in this program.
- Questions? Email: maryhannah.parkman@gmail.com; or phone: 413-551-5111 x2
Mary Hannah Parkman is a certified Tai Chi Instructor and Yoga Teacher, drawn to both by the nature-inspired movements and the dance between grace and strength. After practicing Tai Chi and Qi Gong for ten years, she earned her first Tai Chi certification in 2023. When Mary Hannah teaches Tai Chi, she draws on over a decade of experience as a mind-body movement instructor, teaching in studios, wellness resorts, public schools, summer camps, and leading mindful outdoor experiences. She delights in sharing the peace, vitality, and inspiration that come from being in nature through her teaching and artwork. As an extension of her love for the forest, Mary Hannah volunteers to support conservation efforts for Eastern Hemlock trees with the Lingering Hemlock Project, New York State Hemlock Initiative, and Williamstown Rural Lands.
