Wellness 360

Wednesdays, March 16 – September 14
8 AM – 9 AM
Members Only

This benefit is included with membership, and advanced reservations are required.

MEMBERS | GARDENS ONLY TICKETS

Wednesdays, June 1 – August 31
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Blevins Japanese Garden

Join Cindy Lio of the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine of Vanderbilt to experience the flow of gentle Tai Chi and Qigong movements and to tune into the rhythm of nature.  Participants will also experience Tai Chi stepping in a portion of the trail to build a deeper relationship with the earth and to connect with the surroundings. All are welcome.

Classes will be held in the Blevins Japanese Garden Pavilion, weather permitting. In the event of inclement weather a Cheekwood representative will notify participants of either class cancellation or indoor relocation through the registration email provided. Class size is limited to 20 participants. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes for the outdoors to optimize the overall experience.

Non-members: $15 + General Admission (includes daytime admission to gardens)

Members: $12

Register

Wednesdays, June 1 – August 31
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Robinson Family Water Garden

This popular class aims to build mental awareness and challenge your flexibility, balance, and strength. Participants will be guided by Small World Yoga instructors through vinyasa sequences and breathing cues. This class is suited for individuals who have a basic knowledge of yoga postures.

Classes will be held near the ponds and the Robinson Family Water Garden, weather permitting. In the event of inclement weather a Cheekwood representative will notify participants of either class cancellation or indoor relocation through the registration email provided. Please dress comfortably for the outdoors and sun exposure and bring your own yoga mat and water bottle. Class size is limited to 20 participants.

Non-members: $15 + General Admission (includes daytime admission to gardens)

Members: $12

Register

Thursdays, June 2 – August 25
6 PM – 7 PM
Wills Perennial Garden

This restorative yoga series will focus on pairing breath with movement (gentle vinyasa) and longer held poses (3-5 minutes) to give your mind and body time to unwind and recharge. All levels are welcome to attend.

Classes will be held in the Wills Perennial Garden, weather permitting. In the event of inclement weather a Cheekwood representative will notify participants of either class cancellation or indoor relocation through the registration email provided. Please dress comfortably for the outdoors, bring your own yoga mat, water bottle, and optional yoga block or blanket. Class size is limited to 20 participants.

Non-members: $15 + General Admission (includes admission to Thursday Night Out)

Members: $12

Register

Thursdays, May 5 – August 25
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
James Turrell’s Blue Pesher sculpture

Join “The Yogi Bassist” Jo-Jo Jackson for a 60-minute sound bath meditation experience. No experience is necessary as this practice is suitable for all. Jo-Jo will guide you through gentle movement and calming breathwork to prepare the body and mind to receive the full benefits of this deeply rejuvenating practice. Immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of singing bowls, koshi chimes, gongs, crystals, rain sticks, tanpura, acoustic bass and mantra chanting as Jo-Jo guides you through sound meditation to invite deep inner listening. This practice will offer you healing for the whole person–while being immersed in the beauty of nature. No prior experience is necessary, and all abilities are welcome.

Classes will be held in James Turrell’s Blue Pesher sculpture, weather permitting. In the event of inclement weather a Cheekwood representative will notify participants of either class cancellation or indoor relocation through the registration email provided. Please dress comfortably for the outdoors and bring your own yoga mat, blanket, or meditation cushion for sitting. Class size is limited to 12 participants.

Non-members: $15 + General Admission (includes admission to Thursday Night Out)

Members: $12

Register

Sundays, March 6 – August 28*
9:30 AM – 11 AM
The Carell Trail

Forest bathing is a guided, sense-based and mindful way to be in nature. Taking place in a small area with a certified Forest Therapy Guide crafted invitations offer ways to interact with natural beings that make space for healing of mind, body, and spirit in a simple yet profound way. Based on the Japanese practice of “Shinrinyoku,” or “forest bathing,” we “bathe” in not only immune-boosting chemical compounds of nature, but also in the feeling of being present and connected.

Classes will meet at the Frist Learning Center Lawn and continue onto The Carell Trail, weather permitting. In the event of inclement weather a Cheekwood representative will notify participants of either class cancellation or indoor relocation through the registration email provided. Please dress comfortably for the outdoors and bring your own water bottle. Class size is limited to 12 participants.

Non-members: $15 + General Admission (includes daytime admission to gardens)

Members: $12

Register

*No class on June 19.

Sundays, June 5 – August 28*
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Blevins Japanese Garden Pavilion

Join “The Yogi Bassist” Jo-Jo Jackson for a 60-minute sound bath meditation experience. No experience is necessary as this practice is suitable for all. Jo-Jo will guide you through gentle movement and calming breathwork to prepare the body and mind to receive the full benefits of this deeply rejuvenating practice. Immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of singing bowls, koshi chimes, gongs, crystals, rain sticks, tanpura, acoustic bass and mantra chanting as Jo-Jo guides you through sound meditation to invite deep inner listening. This practice will offer you healing for the whole person–while being immersed in the beauty of nature. No prior experience is necessary, and all abilities are welcome.

Classes will be held in the Blevins Japanese Garden Pavilion, weather permitting. In the event of inclement weather a Cheekwood representative will notify participants of either class cancellation or indoor relocation through the registration email provided. Please dress comfortably for the outdoors and bring your own yoga mat, blanket, or meditation cushion for sitting. Class size is limited to 12 participants.

Non-members: $15 + General Admission (includes daytime admission to gardens)

Members: $12

Register

*No class on June 19.

Sunday, August 14
10 – 11:30 AM
James Turrell’s Blue Pesher

Join Jo-Jo Jackson, aka “The Yogi Bassist” or this unique 90-minute Interactive Sound Immersion workshop to explore the sense of sound, tap into your creative energy & cultivate an integrative sound practice. No prior musical training or experience is necessary. While Jo-Jo will have a variety of sounding instruments to share with participants, if you have any sounding instruments you’d like to use or share with the community you are welcome to bring it to this workshop.

Integrative healing sound is an optimal & accessible way to realign your relationship with your sense of hearing, uplift your mood, harmonize your body’s subtle energies and support your integrative healing from the inside out. For thousands of years, yogis have practiced Nada Yoga.

The workshop will be held within James Turrell’s Blue Pesher sculpture. In the event of inclement weather a Cheekwood representative will notify participants of either workshop cancellation, postponement or indoor relocation through the registration email provided. Please dress comfortably for the outdoors and bring your own yoga mat, blanket, or meditation cushion for sitting. Workshop is limited to 15 participants.

Non-members: $15 + General Admission (includes daytime admission to gardens)

Members: $12

Register