How we work together

Learning from Nature

"There is an intelligence in the system that distributes nourishment according to need, that links strength to fragility without hierarchy or resistance.

A human system aligned with presence does not hoard ease and reject discomfort. It allows experience to circulate. What is strong supports what is tender. What is clear meets what is confused. Nothing is cut off.

The energy produced in moments of openness moves through the system and feeds the places that are still contracted. This exchange increases resilience, not by eliminating stress, but by integrating it into a larger coherence.

Stress in a closed, individual system leads to disregulation and even destruction. Stress in an interconnected system becomes a single signal within a larger conversion that rebalances resources and shifts energy in a caring and responsive manner."

What to expect

• A slow-paced, gentle time in nature (often including a walk)
• Frequent pauses to breathe, notice, reflect, and reconnect
• Opportunities for quiet, inner listening as well as optional shared reflection
• An opening and closing circle, to honor the moment and each other
• A welcoming space for all bodies, all emotions, and all levels of experience

What to bring

• A small backpack or bag
• A water bottle
• A raincoat or layer in case of shifting weather
• Good walking shoes (not fancy, just something you’re comfortable in)
• Optional: a journal, something small and meaningful to carry, or a small mat/sit pad for circle time

Who this is for

You. Especially if you're feeling raw, scattered, inspired, burnt out, grieving, curious, or just want to be around others in a real and grounded way.

You don’t need to be “into mindfulness.” You don’t need to have a good reason. Just come. Be. See what happens when we walk without needing to go anywhere.

Accessibility & energy

This offering is designed to be accessible and restorative. There will be moments of stillness, gentle movement, and optional expression. It’s ideal for people looking for a soft, grounding re-entry into the natural world and themselves.

Weather note

Asheville weather can shift quickly. A light rain won’t cancel us, but thunderstorms might. In the event of unsafe weather, you’ll get an update by 9 AM the day of.

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About Heart of Tantra Yoga

“The Heart of Yoga” refers primarily to the book written in 1999 by T. K. V. Desikachar, son of yogi Sri Tirumalai Krishnamacharya, and later to the Heart of Yoga Association founded by Mark Whitwell (my teacher’s teacher), a direct friend of Desikachar and student of Krishnamacharya. The lineage emphasizes Viniyoga – the development of personalized practices to the individual’s physical and mental needs -, breath-centered practices making it accessible to all, and philosophical depth by following Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and preserving the Yoga tradition.

Brunna landed in Asheville...

...after travelling the world for 6 years. In 2019, she left Brazil to pursue a career as a vegan chef in Australia, which connected her to a very different lifestyle, one that emphasizes stillness, silence, and deep appreciation for the wilderness.

For Brunna, traveling initially meant surrendering to, trusting in, and exploring the freedom of not knowing what comes next. The flowyness of that lifestyle provoked a longing to find a place to call home, and along the journey, Brunna learned that she can often find it in a place, a person, a moment, and — always — inside herself.

Brunna was certified as a Yoga teacher in Australia, completing a year-long (500hr) course. She deepened her experience by sharing the practice in Australia, Thailand, India, and Brazil, later continuing her education in Sankhya philosophy, Tantra Yoga, and Ayurveda in India.

Beyond her gift in holding space for humans' transformational journey back to their hearts, Brunna expresses through cooking nourishing meals, writing, painting, and practicing the art form of Contact Improvisation.

After several years...

...of international travel, asking the universe questions about relationships and connections, place and shared meaning, Christopher found something new, something full of hope and awe, in the vibrancy and aliveness of the ocean. The journey into teaching freediving was a natural one, as it opened doors back into his body through breathwork, meditation, and body awareness practices, doors that had remained stubbornly closed up until that point.

Since then, Christopher has focused on softening into a heart of presence through yoga practices, meditation, and writing, to bring the support, potency, and vision of stillness and listening into all relationships and encounters.

Coming back to the United States was a choice of reintegration, and the desire to share the boon of what he was given on his journey stands tall as a lasting intention in all the work he does. Coaching and somatic facilitation are a limb of that aspiration.

We share many values and have been learning with each other the deepest meanings of being in relationship, not just with each other, but with nature, with presence, and the larger body of life.