Wellness in the Gardens

Nature Informed Mental Health and Wellbeing - Beneficial for all adults, this 6-week program integrates nature’s connection with mindfulness and other resiliency practices to assist people in regulating stress, anxiety, depression, and pain. Participants will learn techniques such as guided relaxation, breathing exercises, and forest bathing that can become lifelong practices for wellness. Held in our gardens, this class combines therapeutic group conversations with time for personal reflections. We will explore nature’s role in stress reduction, a healthy lifestyle, and greater resiliency through intentional connection and relationship with the natural world. Instructor: Heidi Schreiber-Pan, Ph.D., LCPC clinical Director for Chesapeake Mental Health Collaborative and the Center for Nature Informed Therapy

https://www.cmhcweb.com/heidi-schreiberpan

Advance registration and payment are required.

Mindfulness Through Nature Photography 2023

Have you experienced the calming activity of nature photography? This type of photography serves as a type of mindfulness practice as we are present while snapping photographs with our camera. Join Photographer Payton Pan and Psychologist Heidi Schreiber-Pan for a 3-week series where we will introduce and deepen mindfulness practices, enhance photography skills, and foster connection to the natural world around Ladew Topiary Gardens. Please bring your camera (phone camera will do) and a notebook.

Tai Chi Mondays 2023

We are excited to partner with Carol Sudzak to offer Tai Chi Mondays. Carol has been a Tai Chi practitioner for more than a dozen years. She practices the Yang Style short form of Tai Chi Chuan, the Tree of Life Tai Chi protocol, Ichuan standing meditation, the Tai Chi sword, fan, and stick forms, as well as various Qigong forms including the Five Animal Frolics and the Soaring Crane set.

Ladew’s mission is to provide a mental and physical health benefit for our community as well as an extra perk for our members. Classes run approximately 45 minutes.

DATES | EVERY MONDAY - May 15 until August 21 (excluding May 29 - Memorial Day)
TIME | 9:30 – 10:30 am
FEE | FREE for Members | Included with general admission for non-members
REGISTRATION | NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED – DROP IN
CHECK-IN | Check-in at the Admissions Gatehouse. Liability waivers must be signed upon arrival. Participants gather at the picnic tables prior to venturing out into the gardens for class. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Classes begin promptly at 9:30 am. Please arrive early for check-in.|

*Guest passes are allowed for this program*

Inclement weather policy: Classes will still be held in light rain. In the event of severe weather classes will be cancelled.

More Wellness Offerings 2023

From Our Wild Walks, Talks, Yoga, and More program

AGES | 13 and up
TIME | Varies per program. Please check listings below.
FEE | $10 Members | $20 Non-members (Price includes admission to Gardens)
REGISTRATION Advance registration and payment are required. Fee includes admission to the Gardens for the day.

Saturday, April 15 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am Sorry, Sold Out
Yoga in the Garden with Deborah Quirk of the Baltimore Yoga Village
Students will enjoy yoga surrounded by the peace and beauty of the Iris Garden. Beginner to advanced. BYO yoga mat.

Thursday, May 25 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Yoga in the Garden
with Deborah Quirk of the Baltimore Yoga Village
Students will enjoy yoga surrounded by the peace and beauty of the Iris Garden. Beginner to advanced. BYO yoga mat.

Saturday, June 17 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Yoga in the Garden
with Deborah Quirk of the Baltimore Yoga Village
Students will enjoy yoga surrounded by the peace and beauty of the Iris Garden. Beginner to advanced. BYO yoga mat.

Thursday, August 17 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Yoga in the Garden
with Deborah Quirk of the Baltimore Yoga Village
Students will enjoy yoga surrounded by the peace and beauty of the Iris Garden. Beginner to advanced. BYO yoga mat.

Saturday, September 9 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Yoga in the Garden
with Deborah Quirk of the Baltimore Yoga Village
Students will enjoy yoga surrounded by the peace and beauty of the Iris Garden. Beginner to advanced. BYO yoga mat.

Tuesday, October 31 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Qigong Workshop
with Carol Sudzak
Savor the last day of the season with Carol Sudzak as she guides you through this mind-body exercise. Qigong uses meditation, breathing, and movement to increase energy and enable the body to heal itself. This practice was developed in ancient China and Tibet and has countless health-related benefits.