When: October 20, 2024, 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Meet at: Bearwallow Mountain Trailhead

Unplug, unwind, and reconnect with nature during this unique hike and outdoor yoga series on Bearwallow Mountain, in partnership with Journey of the Microcosm.

Monthly, on the second to last Sunday of each month, enjoy a one-mile hike with gentle incline (easy/moderate, ~500’ elevation change) through the forest to the top of Bearwallow Mountain for panoramic views and an hour of yoga for all levels with certified Yoga instructor, Kiersten Angelos, founder of Journey of the Microcosm. Her creative instructions will be a perfect match for Bearwallow Mountain.

Pre-registration is required, and space is limited to 12 participants. To register, please RSVP below.

For your safety, do not attempt any hike/activity beyond your ability and experience. Participants should wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Bring your yoga mat, props, water, and a snack. There are no facilities on site, if needed, please use the “facilitrees” using Leave No Trace principles. Please be sure to bring any personal medication that you may require in case of an emergency (ie: epinephrine, nitroglycerine, insulin, etc.). You will be asked to sign a waiver form.

In case of inclement weather, please check the Conserving Carolina website event page to see if the event will take place. Or contact Kiersten Angelos by e-mail, info@journey-of-the-microcosm.com, by 8 a.m. on the day of the event.

Kiersten, the founder of Journey of the Microcosm, LLC, is an ANFT-Certified Forest Therapy Guide and a Yoga Teacher certified in both Vinyasa yoga (200RYT) and Ayuryoga (500RYT).  She moved to Asheville from Albuquerque, New Mexico where she was certified as an Ayurvedic Practitioner with the Ayurvedic Institute. With all of her training, she helps guide others to live life harmoniously by incorporating wellness and holistic teachings.

A $5-$10 cash donation to Kierstin is requested on the day of the event, but it is not required (do not use Conserving Carolina’s ‘donate’ option).