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[Terrace] Baguazhang | Blue Heron Healing Arts

$15 per session or BUNDLE - registration required Join Grayson Pritchard of Blue Heron Healing Arts as he guides you through the flowing motions and breathwork of tai chi and baquazhang.  REGISTER HERE: ......More

$15 per session or BUNDLE - registration required Join Grayson Pritchard of Blue Heron Healing Arts as he guides you through the flowing motions and breathwork of tai chi and baquazhang.  REGISTER HERE: www.tinyurl.com/MartialArtsEJCA     Baguazhang is an 18th century Chinese martial art inspired by a form of Taoist meditative circle walking. This form of internal martial arts is characterized by constant circular movements and change, and the ability to fight while being on the move. A relative of Taijiquan (Tai chi) and Xingyiquan, Baguazhang is considered the most circular and spiraling system of Chinese martial arts (kungfu).  Grayson Pritchard, a certified instructor of Taijiquan, Baguazhang, Xingyiquan, and Qigong, is the owner of Blue Heron Healing Arts— a school of martial arts for children and adults, and energetic arts for health and healing. Visit his website at www.blueheronha.com. 

[FPEC] Bonsai Club | Shenandoah Valley Bonsai Club

FREE EVENT First Tuesdays each month  6:00 - 8:00 pm REGISTER HERE Meet in the Frances Plecker Education Center ......More

FREE EVENT First Tuesdays each month  6:00 - 8:00 pm REGISTER HERE Meet in the Frances Plecker Education Center for an evening all about bonsai! Meet with the Shenandoah Valley Bonsai Club for a brief presentations and door prizes! For questions and concerns please reach out to [email protected]

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[Terrace] Baguazhang | Blue Heron Healing Arts

$15 per session or BUNDLE - registration required Join Grayson Pritchard of Blue Heron Healing Arts as he guides you through the flowing motions and breathwork of tai chi and baquazhang.  REGISTER HERE: ......More

$15 per session or BUNDLE - registration required Join Grayson Pritchard of Blue Heron Healing Arts as he guides you through the flowing motions and breathwork of tai chi and baquazhang.  REGISTER HERE: www.tinyurl.com/MartialArtsEJCA     Baguazhang is an 18th century Chinese martial art inspired by a form of Taoist meditative circle walking. This form of internal martial arts is characterized by constant circular movements and change, and the ability to fight while being on the move. A relative of Taijiquan (Tai chi) and Xingyiquan, Baguazhang is considered the most circular and spiraling system of Chinese martial arts (kungfu).  Grayson Pritchard, a certified instructor of Taijiquan, Baguazhang, Xingyiquan, and Qigong, is the owner of Blue Heron Healing Arts— a school of martial arts for children and adults, and energetic arts for health and healing. Visit his website at www.blueheronha.com. 

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[Terrace] Tai Chi | Blue Heron Healing Arts

$15 per session - registration required Saturdays | 8-9 am  Join Grayson Pritchard of Blue Heron Healing Arts as he guides you through the flowing motions and breathwork of tai chi.  No sessions on the following days: May 17, May 24, June 14, June 21, June 28, Jul......More

$15 per session - registration required Saturdays | 8-9 am  Join Grayson Pritchard of Blue Heron Healing Arts as he guides you through the flowing motions and breathwork of tai chi.  No sessions on the following days: May 17, May 24, June 14, June 21, June 28, July 5 and July 26 REGISTER HERE: www.tinyurl.com/MartialArtsEJCA Tai chi, or Taijiquan, is an ancient Chinese martial art created for combat and self-defense. Tai chi has since evolved into a gentle, low-impact exercise that can improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance.  Grayson Pritchard, a certified instructor of Taijiquan, Baguazhang, Xingyiquan, and Qigong, is the owner of Blue Heron Healing Arts— a school of martial arts for children and adults, and energetic arts for health and healing. Visit his website at www.blueheronha.com. 

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Plants + Medicine | Master Gardeners Talk Series

FREE TALKS Garden Talk Series Set your garden up for success this year with helpful tips and resources from the Central Shenandoah Valley Master Gardeners. Join us at the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum for a series of talks through the seasons!  Meet at the Frances Plecke......More

FREE TALKS Garden Talk Series Set your garden up for success this year with helpful tips and resources from the Central Shenandoah Valley Master Gardeners. Join us at the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum for a series of talks through the seasons!  Meet at the Frances Plecker Education Center Register here: www.tinyurl.com/EJCAtalks Plants + Medicine  Monday, May 12 | 11:30 AM For more information, please call 540.568.3194 or email us at [email protected]

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[Terrace] Sound Bathing with Connie Magee

Sound Bathing   |   Price: $25 per session Dates: May 13 and June 10! Meet on the Ernst Tree Terrace (beside the Education Center) Using gongs, crystal and Tibetan bowls, voice, drums, shakers, and chimes, Connie Magee will take you on a sound journey that will rela......More

Sound Bathing   |   Price: $25 per session Dates: May 13 and June 10! Meet on the Ernst Tree Terrace (beside the Education Center) Using gongs, crystal and Tibetan bowls, voice, drums, shakers, and chimes, Connie Magee will take you on a sound journey that will relax and de-stress you and bring your whole being back into a state of harmony on all levels; physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Connie Magee is a multi-modality massage therapist, medicine woman, Yoga Instructor, and meditation teacher. Parking Instructions Park in the EJC Arboretum main parking lots or in the R5 lot at the top of the hill (Costco side). Parking is no longer allowed along University Blvd. Class will take place at the Frances Plecker Education Center. What To Bring Bring a yoga mat and comfortable clothes. Register Here

[Lawn] Baguazhang | Blue Heron Healing Arts

$15 per session or BUNDLE - registration required Join Grayson Pritchard of Blue Heron Healing Arts as he guides you through the flowing motions and breathwork of tai chi and baquazhang.  REGISTER HERE: ......More

$15 per session or BUNDLE - registration required Join Grayson Pritchard of Blue Heron Healing Arts as he guides you through the flowing motions and breathwork of tai chi and baquazhang.  REGISTER HERE: www.tinyurl.com/MartialArtsEJCA     Baguazhang is an 18th century Chinese martial art inspired by a form of Taoist meditative circle walking. This form of internal martial arts is characterized by constant circular movements and change, and the ability to fight while being on the move. A relative of Taijiquan (Tai chi) and Xingyiquan, Baguazhang is considered the most circular and spiraling system of Chinese martial arts (kungfu).  Grayson Pritchard, a certified instructor of Taijiquan, Baguazhang, Xingyiquan, and Qigong, is the owner of Blue Heron Healing Arts— a school of martial arts for children and adults, and energetic arts for health and healing. Visit his website at www.blueheronha.com. 

[Terrace] Baguazhang | Blue Heron Healing Arts

$15 per session or BUNDLE - registration required Join Grayson Pritchard of Blue Heron Healing Arts as he guides you through the flowing motions and breathwork of tai chi and baquazhang.  REGISTER HERE: ......More

$15 per session or BUNDLE - registration required Join Grayson Pritchard of Blue Heron Healing Arts as he guides you through the flowing motions and breathwork of tai chi and baquazhang.  REGISTER HERE: www.tinyurl.com/MartialArtsEJCA     Baguazhang is an 18th century Chinese martial art inspired by a form of Taoist meditative circle walking. This form of internal martial arts is characterized by constant circular movements and change, and the ability to fight while being on the move. A relative of Taijiquan (Tai chi) and Xingyiquan, Baguazhang is considered the most circular and spiraling system of Chinese martial arts (kungfu).  Grayson Pritchard, a certified instructor of Taijiquan, Baguazhang, Xingyiquan, and Qigong, is the owner of Blue Heron Healing Arts— a school of martial arts for children and adults, and energetic arts for health and healing. Visit his website at www.blueheronha.com. 

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JMU Graduation: (Arboretum parking closed)

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[Terrace] Baguazhang | Blue Heron Healing Arts

$15 per session or BUNDLE - registration required Join Grayson Pritchard of Blue Heron Healing Arts as he guides you through the flowing motions and breathwork of tai chi and baquazhang.  REGISTER HERE: ......More

$15 per session or BUNDLE - registration required Join Grayson Pritchard of Blue Heron Healing Arts as he guides you through the flowing motions and breathwork of tai chi and baquazhang.  REGISTER HERE: www.tinyurl.com/MartialArtsEJCA     Baguazhang is an 18th century Chinese martial art inspired by a form of Taoist meditative circle walking. This form of internal martial arts is characterized by constant circular movements and change, and the ability to fight while being on the move. A relative of Taijiquan (Tai chi) and Xingyiquan, Baguazhang is considered the most circular and spiraling system of Chinese martial arts (kungfu).  Grayson Pritchard, a certified instructor of Taijiquan, Baguazhang, Xingyiquan, and Qigong, is the owner of Blue Heron Healing Arts— a school of martial arts for children and adults, and energetic arts for health and healing. Visit his website at www.blueheronha.com.