Hey y'all! I'm Miranda, owner & founder of Namaste in Nature. My team & I hope to see you soon here near Asheville, NC for some yoga, hiking and meditation during one of our signature micro retreats™.
👍 And don’t forget to download your FREE digital guide for more things to do, eat and see while you’re here!
Namaste & have a great day!
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What we do
Why Corporate Wellness Is Important
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Who we are:
Miranda Peterson Harton
Ceiara Cartony
Brandon Hudson
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Namaste in Nature was founded in 2017 in Asheville, NC. Our unique micro retreat™ experiences combine yoga, hiking and meditation with the best mountaintop views, waterfalls, and sunsets in Western North Carolina. (Which is a great off-site excursion or free time option for your group!)
We also provide customized, guided wellness classes or programs for your corporate conference, convention, retreat, festival or event including:
• stretching,
• yoga (with or without mats),
• meditation,
• breathing techniques,
• relaxation techniques,
• mindfulness & more!
These practices are suitable for everyone including beginners and have been proven to help reduce mental, emotional + physical stress and anxiety.
• Most employees (83%) and executives (74%) encounter challenges in achieving their wellbeing goals, which are primarily linked to their work.
• Over half of all American workers are experiencing at least moderate levels of burnout, and have also experienced other mental health challenges, such as anxiety, depression, and trouble sleeping within the past year.
• Industry reports show a $1.47 return on investment for every dollar spent on corporate wellness initiatives.
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Plus, Asheville & Western North Carolina have already been a wellness destination for hundreds of years. We’re happy to help continue that tradition.
Get out of your head and into your body: Easy, practical meditation, mindfulness + relaxation techniques for everyone including beginners
6:00 - 7:00 (1 hour program)
Led by Miranda Peterson Harton
6:00 - 6:15: Breathing + Guided Relaxation
6:15 - 6:30: Stretching (Seated or Standing)
6:30 - 6:45: Seated Meditation
6:45 - 7:00: Walking Meditation
+ Participants get a custom handout to take with them with free youtube videos/resources to continue their wellness journey after the event
This group’s budget was $20 - $25 per person and we quoted programming at an average cost less than $14 per person for a group of 325 people at a corporate conference/retreat held at the Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC. This program is optional for employees to attend and offered once a day for two consecutive days.
Meet our top 3 instructors who have almost 30 years combined experience teaching yoga/meditation/wellness classes, events and retreats in the Asheville area including: Asheville Yoga Center, Biltmore Estate, Chimney Rock State Park, Evergreen Community Charter School, Grandfather Mountain, Grove Park Inn, Warren Wilson College and more.
• 9 years experience teaching yoga, meditation & mindfulness
• Wife, mom & local hiking expert
• Content creator (youtube, instagram, email)
• Entrepreneur + worked in & understands the corporate world
• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, University of Tampa, 2007
• Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, University of Tampa, 2007
• Collegiate Athlete (Cheerleading)
• Art Director, SapientNitro Digital Ad Agency (now Publicis Sapient), 2012
• Regional Art Director, Whole Foods Market, 2015
• RYT200 Yoga Teacher Training at AyurYoga Eco Ashram in India, 2015
• Studied meditation in India, Thailand and Myanmar, 2016
• Entrepreneur, Founded Namaste in Nature, 2017
• Led a variety of yoga retreats throughout NC since 2018
• RYT300 Yoga Teacher Training at Asheville Yoga Center, 2019
• Freelance Creative Consultant until 2021
• Yoga
• Stretching
• Meditation
• Mindfulness
• Breathing Techniques
• Guided Relaxation Techniques
• Small, Medium and Large groups
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"Thanks so much! I am so impressed with your company and ideas. The retreat you led was joyous, welcoming, and so positive...”
– Molly P., 2021
Note: Miranda will be on maternity leave April-May 2024.
• 10 years experience teaching yoga, mindfulness, philosophy, breathwork,
• Entrepreneur + worked in & understands the corporate world
• Wife & homeschool mom
• Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, University of South Florida, 2007
• Worked at a Brokerage Firm in Boca Raton, FL, 2013
• RYT200 Yoga Teacher Training at The Lotus Pond in Tampa, FL, 2014
• Entrepreneur, Founded Yoga in the Park Dunedin, 2015
• Entrepreneur, Founded Yoga in the Park Asheville, 2018
• Yoga Instructor for the Biltmore Estate, Asheville, NC since 2019
• Wellness Coordinator for the Biltmore Estate, Asheville, NC since 2023
• Yoga focus on body alignment, using props,Yin yoga, slow Hatha yoga, slow-moderate paced Hatha/Vinyasa fusion, slow-moderate Vinyasa yoga, Power Yoga
• Yoga
• Stretching
• Meditation
• Mindfulness
• Breathing Techniques
• Small, Medium and Large groups
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“Wow! I would suggest this experience in Asheville to anyone who is into yoga or a beginner wanting to learn! Our guide Ceiara was extremely knowledgeable… Our guided meditation … was one of the best meditation experiences I’ve ever had. If I could give more than 5 stars I would!
– Catherine R., 2022
• 10 years experience teaching yoga, mindfulness, breathwork,
• Dog mom and loves hiking
• Experienced school teacher, kids yoga teacher & adult yoga teacher
• Entrepreneur + worked in & understands the education world
• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, UNC Asheville, Asheville, NC, 2003
• Master's Degree in Education, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC, 2008
• School teacher for Buncombe County Schools in Asheville, NC until 2014
• RYT200 Yoga Teacher Training at Black Mountain Yoga, 2014
• Teacher at the Evergreen Community Charter School, Asheville, NC since 2014
• RCYS 95 Children's Yoga Teacher, Child Light Yoga, 2016
• RYT300 Yoga Teacher Training at Asheville Yoga Center, 2020
• Entrepreneur, Founded Yoga with Ms Brandon, 2020
• Yoga & Wellness for Writers, Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa, NC since 2022
• Experienced in teaching all types of yoga including kids yoga, chair yoga and meditation and yoga for back care when sitting for long periods of time
• Yoga
• Stretching
• Meditation
• Mindfulness
• Breathing Techniques
• Guided Relaxation Techniques
• Small, Medium and Large groups
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“Brandon led a private yoga class… and it was SO wonderful… I couldn’t recommend Namaste In Nature more, for their scheduling flexibility, communication prior to and after our session, rates, and service… Thank you!!”
– Jocelyn S. 2023
With a little more information, we are happy to create a customized event to fit your company’s needs, goals and budget. You can also call us at 828-276-3536.