Bees & Breath Workshop

Did you know the air inside a beehive is naturally charged with negative ions and constantly circulated by thousands of beating wings? In this workshop, we’ll explore the science and magic of hive air — then experience our own breath in a new way through Zentangle, a simple mark-making meditation practice. Can be experienced in person or virtually.

Inhale. Exhale. Draw. No art skills needed. Just curiosity and a willingness to pause.

Exploring the Healing Air of the Hive + A Gentle Meditation Practice

Step into the living atmosphere of a beehive.

Inside a hive, thousands of bees move their wings in rhythmic unison, creating a warm, circulating current of air.

This air is naturally infused with negative ions, tiny charged particles that research suggests may support respiratory function, mood regulation, and overall well-being. Beekeepers often describe the air near an active hive as vibrant, alive, and surprisingly invigorating.

In this workshop, we’ll explore:

The fascinating science of hive air and negative ions
How bees ventilate and regulate their colony’s atmosphere
The potential benefits of ionized air for our bodies
Why intentional breathing matters more than ever

Then we’ll gently bridge from hive air to our own breath.

Using Zentangle®, the simple and meditative practice of making structured marks on paper, we’ll pair each line and pattern with conscious breathing — inhale, exhale, mark. No artistic experience required. This is not about creating art. It’s about creating space.

Bees & Breath is perfect for:

People who struggle with traditional meditation
Creative minds who relax through doing
Anyone curious about the healing power of bees
Those seeking a gentle, accessible reset

Just as bees circulate and purify their hive atmosphere, we’ll explore how breath and mindful movement of the pen can help clear and steady our own internal environment.

Come breathe with the bees.

To schedule this workshop call or email Nona @ 512.289.9258 nona_evans@yahoo.com